I think something becomes an official trend when it is sold in Primark. A trend like when every other girl on the bus has one and you start to think 'why don't I have one?!'. I love spotting trends and knowing what's selling the best; not just for my degree but I just love to see what girls are wearing! I swear teenage girls nowadays dress so much better than I did at that age, probably because your money goes further with the likes of cheapie Primark and Peacocks. At work I'm always people watching and some girls look so great even just out shopping! I don't have any need to dress up for lectures or anything and only go all out if I go out at night, but I know that if you have to wear a uniform at school all week, then you put all effort into looking great on the weekend! However you can always look eye-catching if you make sure everything you buy is the best version of itself and maybe spend a minute putting on a bright lipstick or some cute hair accessories. I've spent years trying to figure out how some girls just look naturally great!
Anyway, I'm looking forward to checking out the SS11 collections soon, but in the summer I was excited to wear chunky knits this season, especially Prada style knitted headbands! I got one from Warehouse in September when it was still hot but haven't worn it until now! The main problem was that I don't ever tie my hair up, usually because it's less time consuming to leave it down and I'm a bit conscious of having my hair pulled back. I just feel a bit more comfortable with my hair down when I'm travelling around as I do a side plait all the time but never put it up. In Sweden I did but it was a bit different in that tiny town and literally every girl has a high hair bun there! Check out Fritha Louise's (of The Fish Tank) fantastic tutorial on how to get a Prada beehive- it looks great!
I've seen a million girls in knitted headbands right now and they look really cool; I especially like them with big messy hair. They're actually really warm and I've been wearing mine every evening at home when the heating goes off! My Warehouse one was actually a straight, thick band like the Prada look but it didn't look right with hair down so I sewed a gather in it to break it up a bit. I'm still a bit conscious of wearing stuff on my head even though they're a definite trend, hands up if you have a knitted headband?!
Images from tumblr and by me, the leopard is actually my dressing gown hehe.
To be honest, I prefer the way you have it (sewn in a bit with long hair) than in the ads! So cute, I might just go get one for me! :)
Posted by: Laura | December 05, 2010 at 05:21 AM
It looks great on you! The ruche you've sewn makes it more wearable I think. Thanks for linking my tutorial :)
Posted by: fritha louise | December 05, 2010 at 07:09 AM
They look like tey would be toasty, esp. if you wear them pulled slightly over your ears (no idea if it's just me but my ears always get cold).
Posted by: Dru | December 05, 2010 at 08:27 AM
I think yours looks great. I prefer them with a bit of a ruche, it looks more expensive and properly made. :)
Posted by: Debbie_F | December 05, 2010 at 09:06 AM
I never really thought about buying one. Well I have but not properly probably because, like you, I don't really wear my hair up that often. Maybe i'll have to get myself one.
I have to say that I adore your blog, I love how you always write loads in each post and it seems like you really put time and effort into every post. So much better than people who just post pictures simply to make sure they are posting regularaly.
<3 Martha
Posted by: Martha | December 05, 2010 at 12:11 PM
Your dressing gown is fabulous! And i agree with this post, once somethihng is in primark. You start to notice everyone wearing it. Great post!xox
http://fascinationforfashion-akm.blogspot.com
Posted by: Alisha | December 05, 2010 at 02:51 PM
Yeah. I just got two lovely ones from Oranges and Apples blog. I am definitely going to have a go at a Prada boufant up do over Christmas.
Posted by: Style Eyes Fashion Blog | December 05, 2010 at 04:28 PM
Really good alternative to wearing a hat to keep your ears warm! I think this warrants a trip to primark!
xx
Posted by: Georgie | December 05, 2010 at 05:06 PM
looks good on you:)
maria ana
www.thebeautylover.blogspot.com
Posted by: Maria Ana | December 05, 2010 at 08:58 PM
I have a knitted headband too! I love it, it keeps my ears so toasty! :) xoxo
Posted by: Katie | December 05, 2010 at 09:16 PM
I have the same headband :) love it!
Posted by: tugba | December 05, 2010 at 09:53 PM
your blogs ever so cute, your stunning & that headband is great, i want one!
check out my blog!?
http://courtzmelv.blogspot.com x
Posted by: COURTZMELV | December 06, 2010 at 01:06 AM
I love how you've sewn it, I think it looks much cuter with that bit of detail!
Posted by: Winnie | December 06, 2010 at 01:08 AM
The headband looks great on you, I wish it did on me! I have one from Primark (yes I succumbed to cheapie fashion)that I got a few weeks ago and I've only worn it with my hair in a high bun so far. I have really thin hair and it makes it look even worse if I flatten it with a lot of wool. Looks great on thick messy hair or pretty waves like yours though! :) x
Lesley-Jane
www.youthfulmeanders.wordpress.com
Posted by: Youthfulmeanders.wordpress.com | December 06, 2010 at 01:50 AM
CUTE! :-D
Posted by: cordelia | December 06, 2010 at 02:36 AM