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hair accessories
Headbands are not just for little girls! They can look absolutely chic and cool on grown-up women - just look at all these amazing ideas for wearing the headband style of your choice. The hair accessories trend has exploded lately so you’ll find plenty of options to buy in stores. Headbands are usually pretty inexpensive too, making it super easy to get a few to play around with.
Bobby pins can be used in so many ways! It’s surprising how such a tiny hair accessory can make such a big impact to your look. Bobby pins are a retro favorite that have made a mighty comeback! They are a wonderful hair accessory that cost no more than a few dollars so stock up on cute bobbies. Make a deep side part and secure the side at eye level, accent your ear with them, graphically layer them along your hairline, use them to hold a pouf at your crown, fix half your hair up, pin side twists, accent a bun or braid, or encircle your whole head below your crown. Experiment with different sizes and colors of bobby pins too! Bobby pins in a color similar to your hair blend in to more discretely hold your hair in place, and metallics and bold colors stand out, creating a bold look.
Hairstyles that include scarves are absolutely gorgeous! Scarves have exploded lately as hair accessories (particularly as seen in your social media feed). A scarf can really pull an outfit together if you choose a color that coordinates or complements your clothing. You likely already have some scarves in your closet that would be perfect for this trend! Scarves are pretty and decorative so they really dress up your look (with minimal effort)! Take your daily attire to the next level by throwing one in your hair — it's so easy.
Claw clips have made a delightful comeback (ever since Alexander Wang recently modeled them on the runway) - even the mini ones! See how to wear the cute claw clip hair trend here! Claw clips (AKA butterfly clips) are perfect to hold twists or buns, accent an updo, or to make a half-up look. It's easy to throw your hair up in one of these looks for everyday hair. Get inspired by the ‘90s and use these clips for some extra hair stylishness in addition to functionality! It can take only seconds to use these puppies.
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body shape
Shoulders or bust are larger than your hips.
The most athletic looking silhouette
A slim lower body, with weight carried around middle, bust and arms
Broad shoulders that are noticeably wider than your hips—shoulders are wider than the hips by at least 5% in measurement
Little definition between waist and hips
Shoulders and hips are around the same size, with an undefined waistline that may be wider.
Hips and shoulders with the same width
Waistline has the same width or is wider
Hips are about 6 inches smaller than your chest
A small bottom and gain weight around your torso and arms
Shapely legs
Shoulders, bust, and hips are around the same size, with no defined waistline.
Body shape appears quite "straight," with evenly distributed weight—the body shape with the fewest curves
Shoulders, waistline, bust and hips are around the same size
Waist has very little definition and measures from one to eight inches smaller than the bust
You don’t have a big bust and might have a flat bottom
Shoulders and hips are around the same size, with a very defined waistline
A slim waist in relation to the bust/shoulders and hips
Shape is naturally well-proportioned, with shoulders and hips being a similar measurement
Waist is clearly visible and tends to not gain weight as much as the other parts of the body — waist is eight to 12 inches smaller than your hip or bust measurement
Shoulder and hip measurements are within 5% of each other
Average to full bust
Hips are wider than your shoulders
Shoulders appear narrower than the hips and thighs
Hip measurement is more than 5% bigger than your shoulder or bust measurements
Midriff is slim, with a killer waist
Gain weight mostly on your bottom and thighs
Majority of your curves are in your hips, butt, and thighs
You wear a larger size on bottom than top
Type can sometimes seem similar to hourglass but will have a smaller bust
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Style types
You are: Traditional, proper, predictable, organized, reliable, loyal. You like to blend in. You value grace, tasteful, chic, simple, tradition. You embrace tradition, sticking with things that have stood the test of time. Simple chic. Can have less items in higher quality. Dress more conservatively than others. Not into loud trends. Neatly groomed.
You are: Relaxed and liberal. You like to seem natural and easygoing. Free-spirited style. You have a carefree, easy vibe about you. You look like you just walked off the beach because of your relaxed vibe. You love romantic vacation spots.
YOU ARE: Playful and spirited. Caring, nurturing, sensitive, soft spoken, you make people around you feel comfortable. You like to be animated. You are fond of dressing up and never leave without makeup. You may have dainty, delicate and feminine facial features.
YOU ARE: Ladylike and nostalgic. You have a love for the past and its values. You love fashion and the history of it. You enjoy styling your hair, makeup and clothes – high-maintenance is not an issue for you. You love vacation spots with rich history – like Rome.
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