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Fashion 2009

Accessorizing in 2009
By Devin Clark

A new year means new trends, and this year, its all about the accessories! Anyone knows that adding a necklace, earrings, a scarf, or a hat to any outfit can take your look to a whole new level.  Accessorizing is a great way to express yourself, and this year’s trends are sure to please your inner fashionista!  Here is one of my favorites for 2009.

1970’s and 1980’s Inspired Hair Accessories
If you are a fan of 1970’s fashion like I am, you will love the foreheadband! Nicole Richie and Ashlee Simpson have been spotted wearing this look.  If you are a trendsetter willing to try this, prepare to get noticed! Another great new look is headbands with feathers, lace, and big flowers.  Urbanoutfitters.com has all of these trends at affordable prices.

 

                                                                     Skinny Peacock Feather Headband, $18,
                                                                       Urban Outfitters (www.urbanoutfitters.com)  

Ashlee Simpson picture courtesy 
of www.popsugar.com

 

                                                                               

 

Boho Updos
As much as I enjoy having long hair, there are many days I want it off my neck and out of my face. Such moments call for buns or twists, but I loathe anything that looks too dainty or mature. Happily I found loads of inspiration on the spring runways, as the models at Armani, Issa, and Max Azria all showed fabulously unfussy pinned-up hair. I’m particularly infatuated with the hippie-chic style shown at Trovata: a casual knot at the nape of the neck, embellished with two tiny twists. I also plan on trying my own version of the bohemian-glam hairstyle Nicole Richie wore to The Art of Elysium’s Heaven Gala last month. Her pinned-up baby braids remind me a bit of the boho braid, albeit a much more fashion-forward version!

Part of the reason I adore this look so much is because it’s completely casual and open to interpretation, not to mention the fact that it’s seriously easy to do! That said, I think it helps to have a little texture in your hair when you’re creating a boho updo. Try a spritz of ghd’s Sea Spray For Matte Waves ($24) on damp hair to add body and encourage waves. (On a side note: the spray was used backstage at Proenza Schouler to create the Jerry Hall-homage hair seen at the spring show!) Another way to add a little texture is with my other new obsession—Big Sexy Hair’s Volumizing Dry Shampoo ($16.95). The formula is derived from some magical combination of clay and minerals—not talc, like most dry shampoos—so the spray is complete invisible. It’s seriously amazing!

Runway images, First View. Photos of Chloe Sevigny and Rihanna, Getty Images. Photo of Nicole Richie, Pacific Coast News. Photo of Claudia Schiffer, Bauer Griffin.

Mouton's Clients may also use: Bumble and Bumble Does it All, to create a non-slip texture; Kerastase Vernis Nutri Sculpt for shine, and Kerastase Double Force for a light hold.