Wednesday, January 11, 2012

Retro Hairstyles for Today's Modern Woman

(Since we just featured hairstyles of young Hollywood’s up-and-coming It girls, it just seems fair to look back at hairstyles of classic style icons of the past.)

On January 11, 1935, Amelia Earhart became the first person (man or woman) to fly solo across the Pacific. In honor of her pioneering spirit, let’s look at some hairstyles from the past that are still chic and appropriate for today’s modern woman.

There is a reason why Audrey Hepburn is such a fashion icon – her timeless beauty and her classic sense of style are as pretty and relevant today as they were 50 years ago. Copy her classic high pony for an elegant, understated look. Accent it with the Bridget hair bow, a 1 ¾” grosgrain boutique style baby bow on a pinch clip. The Bridget is available in cream, lavender, white, pink, shocking pink, and red.



Amelia Earhart’s short, spunky, fuss-free hairdo is a boon for busy, working moms (and female aviators!) everywhere. Use the Retro Dots Clipettes Prints to keep short pieces of hair off your face. The Retro Dots Clipette is a brown ribbon with pink and green retro dots.


Brigitte Bardot’s long, messy bedhead is still as fashionable today as it was 50 years ago. Pin back stray tresses with the Devyn, a color block grosgrain bow. This 3 ½” sequin/silk organza bow on a pinch clip is available in bubblegum and light blue.   


Sophia Loren’s ‘do might seem a bit dated, but a little less teasing at the crown would make this a more modern 'do. Instead of an animal print fur coat, highlight your look with the Tatum bow. The Tatum is a 2” grosgrain animal print baby bow with tails. It is available in black zebra, light brown giraffe and dark brown leopard.


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Monday, January 9, 2012

Young Hollywood Hairstyles

This year’s current crop of It girls have it all – they’re young, they’re talented, they’re glamorous, AND they’ve got great hair!

If you’re looking for new hair ideas, check out these easy-to-copy ‘dos with quick tips and complementary Hair Clippy accessories.

Elizabeth Olsen – The younger sister of Mary-Kate and Ashley, this young actress did theater as a child and made her film debut in the indie film Martha Mary May Marlene.

Get her look: Spray hair with volumizing or texturizing spray, then tie into a high ponytail. Create a topknot by wrapping the ponytail around the elastic and securing with bobby pins. Accentuate with the Victoria for a sophisticated look. The Victoria is a 2 ½” satin with sequin embroidery bow on a pinch clip or a French clip. It is available in apricot, bubblegum/white, cream, lavender, light blue, pink, pink/lime, white.


Elle Fanning – Dakota’s younger sister is currently starring in the film We Bought a Zoo.She had starring roles in Phoebe in Wonderland, Somewhere and Super 8.

Get her look: Apply a dime-size amount of silicon hair serum to dripping wet hair. Blow dry straight, using a paddle brush, but gently twist hair at the tips for a more natural look. Use a Mimi Headband for a sweet princess-like look. The Mimi Headband is a 2 ¼” Mimi bow with polka dots on a grosgrain headband. It is available in bubblegum, shocking pink and pink-brown.

    

Juno Temple – This English-born actress appeared as Queen Anne in the 3D film adaptation of The Three Musketeers and is set to appear on the much-anticipated upcoming The Dark Knight Rises.

Get her look: (This hairstyle works best on hair that is not superfine and has a bit of texture.)
Use a small-barreled curling iron to create ringlets, starting from the bottom of the head and working your way up to the crown. Wear the Sunny flower hair clip to complete the hippie flower child vibe. The Sunny is a tiny daisy on a mini clip. It is available in lime, orange, shocking pink and yellow.         
Ryan Newman – This Young Artist Award winner, actress and No Slippy Hair Clippy model is poised to become one of Hollywood’s big stars. She played the younger Miley Cyrus on Hannah Montana and currently stars in Disney XD’s Zeke and Luther.

Get her look: Use a large-barreled brush or curling iron to create natural-looking waves or curls. Gently spritz with hair spray to lock the waves in place. Wear the Heather headband for a girly, summery look.The Heather headband is available in shocking pink and white.

   

Hailee Steinfeld – This talented young actress beat out 15,000 girls for a role in the western True Grit, for which she was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress. She is set to appear as Juliet in an upcoming adaptation of Romeo and Juliet.

Get her look: Part hair to one side and create a long braid, securing the end with an elastic. Top the elastic with an elegant hair bow like the Paisley. The Paisley is a 1 ½” organza glitter baby bow on a pinch clip. It is available in bubblegum, shocking pink, white, red, and black.


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Friday, January 6, 2012

Baby Bows – The Classics Never Go Out of Style

There is nothing more adorable than a little baby girl with a cute baby bow on top of her head! This classic image of a baby girl elicits adoring compliments from all who see her. The bow accentuates your daughter’s femininity and creates a soft, angelic look.

Hair Clippy clips are wrapped in high-grade Swiss velvet, ensuring a no-slip grip that stays on without pulling or tugging at baby’s delicate hair.


Our meticulously handcrafted baby bows are sure to remain a classic staple in your young daughter’s wardrobe for years to come.

The following baby bows are great for babies and toddlers with more hair:

The sweetly innocent Audrey is a 2” organza baby bow with tails on a pinch clip that is available in cream, pink, and white.This classy bow looks best with chic understated dresses that are simple and elegant.


The Brynn is a 2 ¼” grosgrain top stitch/ dot double bow on a pinch clip. This sassy baby bow may be worn with flouncy dresses and will also look good with any denim-based outfit. The Brynn is available in shocking pink, dark brown-pink, navy and red.


The Emily is a 2” grosgrain baby bow with tails on a pinch clip. This versatile bow goes with any outfit – it will complement everything from printed onesies to formal velvet dresses to playtime overalls! Fittingly, it is available in a multitude of colors: black, bubblegum, citron, cream, dark brown, lavender, light blue, pink, pink pearl, red, shocking pink and white.

 
For younger babies with less hair, bows on a mini pinch clip are best. The following baby bows are on mini clips and are perfect for the youngest of baby girls:

The elegant Shayla is a 1 ½” small-ribbed organza baby bow on a mini pinch clip. This baby hair clip is best worn with sophisticated little girl dresses. The Shayla is available in black, citron, cream, lavender, pink, shocking pink and white.             



The Haley is a 1 ½” mini grosgrain baby bow on a mini pinch clip. The mini clip is a 1 ¼” alligator pinch clip that is easy to put on a moving baby or toddler. The high-grade Swiss velvet lining ensures a grip that won’t slip even on fine, wispy baby hair. Plus it won’t hurt a bit if baby decides to pull it off. The Haley is available in fourteen colors: black, citron, cream, dark brown, French blue, lavender, grape, light blue, lime, orange, pink, red, shocking pink and white.

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Wednesday, January 4, 2012

Great Deals at Everyday Steals!

New to Hair Clippy? Get acquainted with our products by browsing the Everyday Steals section of the Hair Clippy store. Everyday Steals features value-priced hair accessories for budget-conscious moms. Here you will see a sampling of the colorful hair accessories that have made us famous. Our meticulously handcrafted hair clips are wrapped in high-grade velvet to ensure that no-slip grip that won’t tug or pull at your daughter’s delicate hair.

Here are some of our suggested hair accessories for your Hair Clippy starter pack:

The Lady, available as a pinch clip, is a red 1” grosgrain ladybug that’s perfect for everyday wear. Our clips are side-specific, meaning you choose a side on which the clip is to be worn. (This is so the design doesn’t get inverted when it’s worn on the other side of the head.) You can order just the standard right, or a left, or in the case of this too cute Lady, you might just choose to order a left/right pair!


The Audrey is 2” organza Baby Bow® with tails. This classic bow is sure to elicit adoring oohs and ahhs every time your daughter wears it. The Audrey is available in black, citron, cream, light blue, navy, pink, and white.


The Casey is a multi-colored striped Bow Tie Baby Bow®. This playful mini pinch clip may be used to hold back growing bangs and is also great for highlighting your daughter’s pigtails. The Casey is available in fun colors like bubblegum, shocking pink, and turquoise.


The Elizabeth is a 4” boutique-style grosgrain bow that is available as either a pinch clip or French clip. This sweet and girly hair bow will light up your daughter’s aura and give her that girly-girl vibe. The Elizabeth is available in cream, lavender, pink, red, shocking pink, and white.

        

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Monday, January 2, 2012

Hair Clips that Go with The Color of 2012

Fashion watchers and hair accessories aficionados, take note:

Color experts at the Pantone Color Institute have selected Tangerine Tango as the color of 2012. Leatrice Eisenman, executive director, talks about their chosen color:
“Sophisticated but at the same time dramatic and seductive, Tangerine Tango is an orange with a lot of depth to it. Reminiscent of the radiant shadings of a sunset, Tangerine Tango marries the vivaciousness and adrenaline rush of red with the friendliness and warmth of yellow, to form a high-visibility, magnetic hue that emanates heat and energy.”
Expect this shade to show up in everything from runway fashions and accessories (including hair clips!) to home furnishings and even makeup and athletic gear.


Wearing such a bold shade means using toned-down accessories, such as the Dakota, shown below in light blue. This 1 ¼” organza sequin Baby Bow on a pinch clip or mini pinch clip is the perfect laid-back companion to tangerine tango’s in-your-face brightness. The Dakota is also available in black, cream, forest green, lavender, maroon, navy, orange, red, shocking pink and white.









Neutral colors also go well with this year’s shade. A hair bow like the Kellie, a 2 ½ boutique-style grosgrain bow, shown below in cream, is a chic counterpoint to a tangerine tango ensemble.






Don’t want to go all out with a tangerine outfit? Then inject just small shot of this color into your wardrobe. The Sydney, a 2”cross knot grosgrain baby bow on a pinch clip, is the perfect solution. It comes in orange, and can be worn to brighten up any neutral-colored outfit. The Sydney is also available in citron, dark brown, French blue and maroon.


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