Latest Beauty Obsession: The Best New Flat Iron Pink GHD For Pin Straight or Glamourous Hair Styles

I never really thought much about my hair before. I've really had the hair same routine for the past few months seeing as I'm trying to grow my hair out. Wash, let air dry and then straighten. This year I'm making it a point to spend a little more time on my hair and make it super fabulous. There's a saying that you can make any woman look good with good hair, good shoes and the right bag. I couldn't agree more. So the first thing I did to make my hair dreams come true was trading in my beloved Chi for a GHD. I've heard all this hype about the GHD but it never really piqued my interest. That was until a few weeks ago, holiday shopping at SEPHORA I spotted the pink one and I knew I had to buy it and I'm very happy I did. My hair has never been this smooth and shiny and the best part is it heats up incredibly fast. I only like rounded staighteners because I like the option to curl my ends and do all sorts of flips. The most intriguing part about the GHD is it's voltage which will stay ace no matter where in the world you are. I also found this video on how to straighten your hair by stylist Richard Ashforth which I thought was really helpful. Stay beautiful. x Mimi

Shopping For Headbands, The New Must Have Accessory

Ever since I was a little girl, I’ve been a fan of headbands. There’s something timelessly elegant about what such a small hairpiece can do for your look. As an accessory, it completes your outfit. As a separate entity, it can define who you are and what your mood is. Jennifer Behr has an excellent selection of headbands to choose from. If you’ve ever seen an episode of Gossip Girl, you may already know that Blair Waldorf’s headbands come from her designs. However, these headbands come at a hefty price ($$-$$$), but they are indeed gorgeous.

My favorite place to look at headbands is Nordstrom. Nordstrom has some great headbands that are often on sale; not only that, but they’re comfortable and every single one of them have a specific style about them that makes them beautiful to simply stare at.

For the holidays try the new Holiday Jewels Collection from Goody, from rhinestone encrusted to sexy satin, these headbands will make you look fabulous, flirty and hip. Adding a great headband will automatically update that little black dress.

If you’re on a budget, Forever21 also has a decent selection of headbands that you can take a look at. They will typically have a variety of headbands ranging from normal solids to peacock-designed and feathered pieces.

I’ve also bought a couple of headbands from Etsy, an online store where sellers will make things handmade and sell them at their own price. Etsy is a great way to shop if you’re a fan of handmade items, or if you just want to be able to browse through things and buy things to your own liking and budget. Headband prices range, but you have a wider variety to choose from.

If you’re into something simple that you can just use to push your hair back with, I would suggest just taking a look at your normal clothing stores. The Gap has a selection of headbands that are fairly simple including plaids and solid colors that will go with most every outfit. J Crew also has a few girls’ headbands for relatively cheap prices.

I’ve found a number of headbands at all these places and more; the best headband should not only be just fashionable, but comfortable to wear and not too tight. My best advice? Keep your eyes open. You never know what you may find at the places where you least expect.

– Lalida Sriyordsa