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When looking at options for changing your hair, different types of accessories can be a fresh solution. Whenever I feel that "bored with my look" mood surfacing, a quick rummage through my accessory drawer always provides the best remedy in two ways.
First, and most obvious, the instant gratification of seeing something different and second; the creativity involved in giving a different shape and silhouette to my appearance can really snap me out of something that has become too routine. Let's face it ladies, sometimes we need a little reminder to adorn ourselves and let our beauty radiate, and this is a fun way to do just that! Headbands, scarves, flower clips, jeweled barrettes are a great place to start.
Jackie Kennedy wore several Va Ceef & Arpels diamond barrettes to a dinner at the Palace of Versailles in1961 with a silk Givenchy gown. The Kennedy original diamond barrettes were er-issued by VC&A this year.
Barrettes look great clipped into a slicked-back ponytail or loose bun.
