my dear friend jessica (whom i met in california over homemade tacos) is one of the sweetest gals i know (and is mama to two of the cutest boys on the planet). this weekend, i discovered, she'd packaged up a fabulous handmade headband from her new etsy shop, allora handmade, just for me. it is made with a stretchy thin headband and darling fun fabrics rolled into pretty flowers. and to be frank, i am thrilled with it. (even daring to shoot some self portraits).


m. review. am thinking the bright buds are lovely + lively (adding a much needed kick to my wardrobe of plain colored tees & jeans). am loving the fact that the headband stays put and yet still, no headband headache (which usually has me tossing the thing like a frisbee the second we get home from church). am also delighted the dainty accessory is unique, well-made and just the right size for my short hairstyle (am a simple girl; am slowly working up to sarah jessica parker type birdwear). oh, to have big bouncy curls like my friend jess.. still, you can't waste your days wishing your strands away, so you might as well embrace them and then get dolled up.
thank you, jess.
thank you to everyone who participated in this giveaway;
the lucky lady is melanie anne. congrats to you!
No headband headache? What a treat!
ReplyDeletevery cute. I love that they are small.
ReplyDeleteSo darling! And way more thoughtful than hard plastic! My fingers are crossed.
ReplyDeleteSo cute - looks great on you - hopefully, maybe, me too.
ReplyDeletei love the colours of the one she's giving away - they were my wedding colours!
ReplyDeleteOh, and did I mention today is my birthday?! Maybe I'll get lucky and win something today ;)
katieolsenheap@yahoo.ca
Oh my, that is so CUTE!
ReplyDeleteSO cute!! and I was just trying to figur eout what fun thing to wear to my friends wedding next month!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!!! I love the dainty size of them!! :)
ReplyDeleteHappy Tuesday!
Yea!!! I need one! They are so cute.
ReplyDeleteSoo cute! I love the just-right small size of the flowers. Hopefully it will look good in my long hair.
ReplyDeletethese are so lovely!
ReplyDeleteso cute, and perfect for summer.
ReplyDeleteThat is one super cute headband.
ReplyDeleteThose are beautiful! I wish I was crafty!
ReplyDeletei must have a headband that leaves no trace of headache! yes please!
ReplyDeleteno headband headache AND it looks adorable?! love it!
ReplyDeleteThat is cute... have been looking for some new headbands -- love this idea!!
ReplyDeleteI'm in love! Headbands are my new "thing"...a way of jazzing up my outfits. Would be so happy to win one of these unique creations!
ReplyDeleteOh my!
ReplyDeleteGuess what? I went to her etsy site, and the one she has up for giveaway... it's my favorite!
What luck it would be to wear the pretty on my head!
i love that it's on a stretchy band. It is the PERFECT accessory to jazz up plain tees and jeans.
ReplyDeleteI have had short hair most of my life until now... I am in desperate need of head stuff! You look great!
ReplyDeleteLove it, need it! The pictures are darling!
ReplyDeleteOMG. That's gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLove it.
So lovely!
ReplyDeleteLovely! You know, I was just thinking to myself, just the other day, that I needed to get myself a headband of this style. 'Twas meant to be.
ReplyDeleteoh so cute!
ReplyDeletea for adorable!
ReplyDeleteI had just been thinking about trying headbands again..but I thought they were only in plain colors...didn't know they could be so pretty!
ReplyDeleteCount me in :) Would love to be pretty in pink!
How lovely!!! I just love it!!! Sooo pretty!!! It looks great on you!
ReplyDeletei love this! hope i win and hope it doesn't slowly slip off my head
ReplyDeleteHow FUN! I would love to win.
ReplyDeleteThis is so darling!
ReplyDeleteoh so pretty!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the wonderful tuesday giveaway! This headband rocks my socks!!! =]
ReplyDeleteSo cute! and it looks darling on you! Did you get a haircut or am I going crazy? Fun giveaway!
ReplyDeleteI love this! It's SO cute!!!
ReplyDeleteI never thought I'd find a "no headache" headband! Would love to own one of these!
ReplyDeleteLove love love it.
ReplyDeletechelcram@msn.com
What a coicidence--my wardrobe is tshirts and jeans too, and I hate the headache from headbands. So I hope I win one of these beauties!
ReplyDelete*sigh* they are all so pretty. I hope I win!
ReplyDeleteoh, i love that it is small! i don't want a huge ole' flower growing out of my head! this is perfect!
ReplyDeleteso cute and LOVE that they are on a stretchy headband- i have a big head!
ReplyDeletei am crossing my fingers AND toes for this giveaway!
Darling! I'm always looking for something to spruce up my hair.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness ... everything in her shop is so lovely.
ReplyDeletehow pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove it! Jessica is so talented, I'll have to check out her etsy page!
ReplyDeleteI love headbands and so usually I just put up with the headaches that inevitably follow...but a headband with no headache? A rare treasure...I must have it.
ReplyDeletelove it!
ReplyDeleteI think my heart skipped a beat when I saw this headband. I'm in love with it.
ReplyDeletei don't normally enter many giveaways in the interest of trying to not amass too much clutter, but this headband is GORGEOUS. i can't stop staring at it! if i'm not the lucky winner i'm pretty sure i'll have to saunter over to her etsy shop and buy one of my own!
ReplyDeleteso very cute. I want one!
ReplyDeleteI love them! I think I would put those... if the headband part was smaller, on my baby!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty & the perfect size! :)
ReplyDeleteOh what a darling headband!! I love it. I am the mother of 5 boys, and usually have to pass over all the cute little girl headbands--but this one is for me! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteoh me! jess is my friend, too. maybe that fact will help my cosmic chances. :)
ReplyDeleteJust LOVELY. And might I add, you have great teeth! :)
ReplyDeleteThat is adorable!
ReplyDeleteI love headbands..another for me and my daughter to share...
ReplyDeleteA cute, colorful headband and no headband headache! Perfect.
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHeadbands are my current new obsession.. off to check out her store!
ReplyDeleteSuper super cute!!
ReplyDeleteperfect little something for a simple girl!!
ReplyDeleteOOHH I would love to win this. It would look so cute in my new hair cut, bi-level and short. Hope I win!!!
ReplyDelete~Molly P
Absolutely love it! It would give any outfit just the right "oomph"! I love the colors and petite-ness :) of it.
ReplyDeleteOh I love the headbands. Thanks for the intro, a chance to win AND a discount!
ReplyDeleteKatie
How lovely!!
ReplyDeletejust darling. i've wanted one like this for a long time but am nervous i can't pull it off... i just love it!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I have short hair as well and would like a cute hair accessory that would be dainty with my lenght.
ReplyDeletethis is just so cute!! i <3 it!!
ReplyDeletexoxo,
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I'm not throwing my name in the hat for the drawing--I don't do headbands period. They just don't work on me but I LOVE that headband on you. I think it is perfect with your cute haircut. It's a darling headband too!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! You look so fabulous. Darling hair! It makes me tempted to cut mine...
ReplyDeletethose are super cute, i'm such a headband girl.
ReplyDeleteOh to find a headband that is darling + stays put, I would adore this!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, Marta D! How are you??? Chelsea mentions you guys now and then, but what a treat to find your blog! Hope all is well with you. That head band is too pretty and looks really good on you! I need to try one of these to see how it looks on an 'older gal'. :D
ReplyDeleteBrilliant!!! A stylish, dainty, feminine headband, and no headband headache, it's just what every girl needs!
ReplyDeleteyou're seriously adorable. I love that photo of you on the bottom left corner.
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ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful headband! And no headache - bonus! Such pretty colours too :)
ReplyDeletei would love such a cute headband! count me in!
ReplyDeletethese are just perfect - would love to win!
ReplyDeletecute! I'm always looking for ways to spice up my short hair! And I like that fact that you didn't get a headache. i always get headaches from headbands, so this gives me hope!
ReplyDeleteI usually can't stand headbands because of the pain they are to my head, a soft headband sounds like the ticket! I want one!
ReplyDeleteI too can't do the very large flowers...yet. These look so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove these! The perfect thing to spruce up a summer outfit!
ReplyDeleteOh, they are so darling! I love them.
ReplyDeleteof all the giveaways on your blog, this is my FAVORITE!!!! they are soooo cute! :) *crossing my fingers* :) *erica
ReplyDeleteI added this shop to my favorites & will think about ordering something soon. Very cute.
ReplyDeleteoh my. i love it!
ReplyDeleteThe "no headband headache" line sold me! I was just explaining this phenomenon to my husband the other day and he so aptly responded, "Well then why do you even wear one?"
ReplyDeleteOh guys just will never understand!
These are darling! They look like they are right out of the Anthro catalog.
i need some color, too. i am so boring. maybe i'll even get some bright throw pillows or something.
ReplyDeleteAdorable! You find the greatest finds and have such talented friends!
ReplyDeleteI have big curls, and short-ish hair and this would be adorable! I'm totally hoping I win! Thanks to both of you!
ReplyDeletexo
Love this beautiful treat!
ReplyDeletejust darling
ReplyDeleteOh, I've been wanting one of these! So cute and perfect for summer!
ReplyDeleteI've been on the lookout for cute hair accesories, and that is adorable!
ReplyDeletesoo cute. & it looks great on you, perfect size not too big of buds!!
ReplyDeleteA-D-O-R-A-B-L-E!
ReplyDeletePositively charming! I love it!
ReplyDeleteHow adorable! I just cut my hair today and it is now the same length as yours, but with bangs. I've been kinda blue with the change, but never thought to try a headband! "Embrace it and get dolled up." I think I will.
ReplyDeleteMarta! I love your blog. It is one of my "Top 5". I save it for last every day because I like to savor it. You write beautifully (especially about Benji) and have such excellent tips and items to share. I get so much enjoyment from you blog!
ReplyDeleteGreat giveaway. Thanks for all you do!
Yep, yep! For sure I want this one!
ReplyDeletethis is adorable and i love the pic...unravel away!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute!
ReplyDeleteI love it! I must favorite this shop.
ReplyDeletejust darling! i would love to sport one of those sweet things. this is the summer of the headband for me, but sad to say, all the new ones i've picked up have headache issues. this would be the perfect solution.
ReplyDeletelove the snaps, m. you are everything a doll should be.
so super cute. what a fun summer accessory!
ReplyDeleteah, I love the colors :) and love headbands. *cross fingers*
ReplyDeleteThanks!
origamibysisi@gmail.com
I have been coveting handmade headbands for ages now! Crossing my fingers.
ReplyDeletesuper cute and practical-can't go wrong with that!
ReplyDeleteoh i just love those rosebuds!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, so cute! My tween wears head bands almost every day, but this one might be for me :)
ReplyDeletethey're quite adorable and that one is perfect on you! thanks for sharing-
ReplyDeleteyou are totally rocking the headband. I love it. Afraid I wouldn't rock it as well as you.
ReplyDeleteI hope I win! So cute and adorable!
ReplyDeleteperfect summer cuteness!
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