The Audrey Hepburn "Updo" Timeless and Classic

Bangs are in. There are Bettie Page bangs, the Cleopatra straight cut bangs and the fringe bangs; and then there are the short short bangs. Then there is the Audrey Hepburn hairdo in Breakfast at Tiffany's. On Audrey Hepburn, short bangs accentuate her doe like eyes, making them appear larger than they were. Your eyes are drawn to her eyes by the well shaped eyebrows and large eyes. Hepburn's updo gives her a flirtatious pixy look which is she is famous for.

Hepburn's updo is timeless. Her hair is simply pulled up into a ponytail and fluffed for fullness. The ends are curled under and secured with bobby pins. If you feel secure with this look, here's how to get it:

• Separate your bangs. Your bangs need to be cut in an uneven pattern and texturized, by point cutting or with a razor, so that they appear light and natural. Cutting them straight off will give you a blunt and chunky look.
• Pull the rest of your hair back smoothly and form it into a full, controlled ponytail. This can be achieved on very long hair by pulling all the hair up into a high ponytail and fanning it out; or if you have very thick hair, you can backcomb the ponytail and then lightly smooth it over the top. The third option .... buy a hair piece to add on.
• Pin the ends under and spray with firm-hold hairspray.
• In hair that is not quite long enough, place a second ponytail about 2 inches down and hide it under the first. This allows the hair from the second ponytail to flow farther down or to the nape while the first ponytail is fanned out to cover all traces of the second. This also works well with layered hair.
• The band of the first ponytail is hidden by taking part of the hair and then bobby-pinning it to your head in front of the band and then smoothing the hair over the band and blending it with the total ponytail. Skip this step if you have an ornamental barrette or large clip to hide the band.
• To create this look on even shorter hair, pull your hair back and secure it with bobby pins and hairspray. Fasten a hairpiece in the form of a small hair piece or a fall to the crown of your head, making sure to cover all the bobby pins. The hairpiece should be a perfect match of your own hair color.

Make sure you have a great looking barrette. Here are a few we like:

When you're wearing your hair up, a fancy little barrette is a nice way to dress up the look. This silver tone piece is pave set with sparkling crystals for a vintage look. Measures 1.5" wide.

Freshwater pearls and clear crystals are woven into an intricate lattice pattern along with glass pearls in your choice of white or ivory. Pearls and crystals can be attached with either 14K gold or sterling silver wire and are set on a 3.5" silver barrette. The decoration measures approximately .5" wide.

If you want to go a step further and "get" the Hepburn look, you will need pearls and a "little
black dress":

Lila's 12 mm White Baroque Pearl Set - 20" Long -Pearls are a fashion staple - as one friend of ours said, "pearls are not a luxury - they're a necessity"! Sometimes, though, that standard string of pearls just doesn't have enough oomph for your fabulous outfit. Not to worry - Lila's collection of shell pearl necklaces and earrings are suitable for any occasion. Baroque shell pearls (shaped like tiny acorns) are tightly strung together, and secured in the back with a strong magnetic clasp. To close the necklace, just position each magnet near the other. They close with a snap, and open with a gentle pull on each magnet. The only trouble with Lila's pearl jewelry is picking just one! Do you prefer opalescent white pearls, gleaming silver pearls, or ultra-chic black pearls? 12 mm or 16 mm pearls? 18 or 20 inch necklaces? Forget choosing your favorite one - we're still trying to narrow it down to our favorite three or four! Be sure to shop the entire collection of Lila's pearl jewelry, and find the set that's perfect for you. There are eight sets to choose from...

And, GetGoRetro.com's "Audrey" dress. This is a sexy slim down dress, deep low V-neck front and back, gorgeous lace detail around neck line, stretch to huge your curve, a vent slit at back, side zip.

The "Updo" a Classic Timeless Hairstyle for Your Wedding

Every girl wants to look fabulous on her wedding day. With that in mind, the updo is a popular and beautiful style. You can have it! Our 14" long hair extension is custom dyed to precisely match your hair color so you get the same professional look as top models and Hollywood stars.

This type of hair piece is best for creating an updo or wearing at least part of your hair pulled back. Whether placed at the nape of the neck or on the crown, it adds 14 inches of length and extra volume to your own hair.

If you want to wear your hair down and need extra length and fullness at the side of your head, consider one of our hair extension sets instead.

Don't Forget to Accessorize

Simple accessorizing can make or break your look - this includes, shoes, jewelry, veil and makeup, all of these things are what will create the whole new you!

What Not to do!

Here's Some Humorous Tips on What NOT To Do,

• start thinking about your hairstyle minutes before you're due to go out
• cut your hair yourself - after all, it can't get any worse, can it?
• try anything new for the first time (hair products, styles, cuts)
• leave it until the last minute

Hair pins and combs will also help create the "whole" look:

Traditionally carved of tortoise shell, this "peineta", or Spanish comb gets an updated look with sparkling crystals on a rhodium plated base. Part comb, part hair pin, this can be tucked into the side of a chignon or updo, or used to accessorize a hairstyle that's worn half up. Crystal decoration measures 2.5" wide and 3" tall. The entire piece measures approximately 5.5" tall.

Placed in just the right spots, scattered throughout an updo or clustered alongside your chignon, these Heavenly 'pins are add subtle decoration to your hair. Made with freshwater pearls, clear crystals and glass pearls in white or ivory. Each piece is handcrafted with 14K gold or sterling silver wire and comes in a set of eight. Each silver hairpin is 2.5" long and the cluster measures approximately .3".

Trend Alert - The Messy Hair Bun That Looks Great

Fabulous article on BellaSugar on how to acheive perfect Rockabilly Hair. And there description is right on queue: "Rockabilly hair can best be described as a modern take on the bun—but it has more height, added texture, and just a little bit of edginess, since the look doesn't require every single hair to be in place."

The look can easily be created at home by following these five simple steps.

1. Use a little bit of Phytovolume Actif Maximizing Volume Spray while blow-drying hair to give it shape and height.
2. Next, Isolate a section of hair at the top and spritz it with a firm hold hairspray.
3. Then, wrap hair around four hot rollers and let it set for fifteen minutes.
4. Next, pull the rest of your hair into a ponytail and secure with a hair elastic (choose a color closest to your own hair color).
5. Let the curls flop to one side and secure the ponytail to the top your head with bobby pins. Overlap the curls, pin them and then mist your entire head again with hairspray.

And, if you want a blast from the past check out the Hair Archives ... Great site with humor, old magazine shots of women's hair from the 30's on up. Very fun : )

Bunwraps for your Hair... Have a Great Wedding Hair Day!

Want a fabulous up-do on your wedding day? You can have it! Our 12" long hair extension is custom dyed to precisely match your hair color so you get the same
professional look as top models and Hollywood stars. Is this hair piece right for me? Is it made of real hair? Will it look real? How is it attached? Do I need a stylist? Check out answers to these questions at Model Bride!

In addition to the hair extension ... and really, if you have long hair and don't need a hair extension, a great piece of hair jewelry is the bun wrap! We are highlighting a few here:

We're showing this Rhinestone bunwrap with Indian Sapphire crystals and a gold plate finish, but it can be customized to match your own look when you choose from our collection of colored crystals and have them set in silver or gold. The metal band is 5.5" in diameter and is a perfect choice for a large bun or other full hairstyle. Band is not adjustable.

Dealia Pearl and Crystal BunWrap. Detailed stamped metal flowers surrounded by Swarovski crystals and pearls are placed on flexible memory wire to mold to your hairstyle. Choose up to two of our brilliant crystal colors , white or
ivory pearls and an 18K gold or rhodium finish to customize your look. Each piece measures 4.75" in diameter, decoration is .75" tall. Shown with black diamond and light Colorado topaz Aurora Borealis crystals, ivory pearls and an 18K gold finish.