Mother’s Day super sale!

It’s that time of year again, when we consciously appreciate our mothers, and if you are a mom take time out on Mother’s day to appreciate yourself for doing such a wonderful job with your child/ren!

Do you adore all sorts of hats or headbands? Do you love your little one in precious headbands, clips and pony tails?

Headturnerboutique.com has the perfect way to treat yourself (or your little one!):

Buy any item and receive another item 50% off! And what’s cool about this sale is there is no limit!

Be sure to enter the code mother12 at checkout.

Expires 5/15/12

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We ship worldwide; only $5 within the US

As always, free shipping over $100

Custom creations are our specialty so if you don’t see what you are looking for please don’t hesitate to email us at info@headturnerboutique.com.

New hats up on my website!

Hey guys!

So due to so many people asking I now sell straw formal hats and fascinators on my website Headturner Boutique.

We ship worldwide and it’s only $5 shipping within the US.

Free shipping on orders over $100! Get your friends together and put in an order for all of you and save on shipping!

Some pics:

 

To see more women’s hats click here.

OOTD

Jacket – H & M

Top -Anne Taylor

Skirt – Gap

Shoes – Sam Edelman

Bag – Balenciaga

Handbag table hanger review

When I got my Balenciaga handbag (see video here) I knew that it would never touch a floor in it’s lifetime (other than the rug in my closet).

Just about the time I got my bag, I came across this handbag table hanger. It may seem over-the top to some, but in the effort of keeping my treasure clean as new, I just had to try it out! I’ve since used it many a time, mostly when I’m out at a restaurant or the like. They come in all sorts of colors and styles but they essentially work the same way. I bought mine at Target I think for about $15 or so. The “head” folds flat and is very easily tucked away in my small makeup and essentials kit I keep inside my bag. There are others that fold up to an even  smaller size and I may get one if I come across one I like.

Here are some pics of it being used today while I had lunch with my hubby!

 

Christian Louboutin set to create Cindarella’s glass slipper

In honor of Disney’s release of Cinderella on Blue Ray and DVD this fall, Christian Louboutin was commissioned to put his own magic to create a glass slipper of his own. The shoe will be revealed this summer. Louboutin is honored and states, “I have been so lucky to have crossed paths with Cinderella, an icon who is so emblematic to the shoe world as well as the dream world”.

I wonder what it will look like. I’m sure it will be a beautiful stiletto and have his trademark red soles. Will it be over the top, or simple? Only time will tell!

 

Photo courtesy of Disney

The fascinating world of Pinterest

A few months ago I joined Pinterest.

I had originally read an article about this up and coming pin-board style site where users can create themed albums by allowing it’s users to browse other people’s albums. If a user finds photos in someone else’s album that they would like to incorporate into their own, they “re-pin” it to their own album. These albums can be titled anything but some popular ones are Hair, Makeup, My style, DIY, Beautiful, Dream home etc.

It’s interesting to note that in North America about 83% of users are women!

I especially love the inspirations I get by seeing other people’s My style pins. It is also a phenomenal advertising tool. If you have something you create and either sell or want to show the world, this is a great place to do it and reach a world full of people who may have never stumbled (a great web tip as well!) upon your website or work.

If you are on Pinterest definitely follow me and I will do the same to you!

Spring 2012 trend: pleats, pleats, pleats!

Pleats have been all the rage this 2012 spring season. It’s been going on for a while now but I’ve just recently allowed myself to be swept up with the trend. Although I loved the current styles from the get-go, the pleats reminded me of some skirts I used to wear in high school. I did not particularly enjoy school so basically anything that reminds me of those times I hate. Harsh, I know, but it’s how I feel.

On to 2012! I just adore these flowy maxi skirts and dresses.

I recently purchased this Jessica Simpson dress from Nordstrom:

I also love the floral print that is so on trend right now as well! After I bought it I got really excited because I thought it would be great for an upcoming family photo shoot-can’t wait:)

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Other pleated dresses and skirts I love this season:

BCBG Max Azria color blocking

My latest craft!

As you probably know (and for those who don’t) I sell hair accessories on my site headturnerboutique.com.

For the little girl hats I’ve been using a porcelain doll:

I think she is so pretty. My problem is that her head is tiny. The cap above is for infants yet it looks huge. And her head does not fill out the hat. I think the disproportion can confuse customers looking into buying a particular product. Especially those who are not very visual in regards to imagining how it would look on a larger head.

After looking around for other size dolls, I could not find a pretty face with a larger head.

So, I came up with another idea. To me, size was more important to display things correctly and I decided to forget the face.

I went to Micheal’s last week to see what I could come up with. I purchased: a wooden candlestick, a wooden base, styrofoam balls and primer/spray paint. I then found some material to cover the white balls (I wanted to go cream) and tulle to cover it. I then spray painted the wooden pieces and had my hubby put them together. And voilà!

With a hat:

DIY headband holder

I’ve been meaning to make a headband holder for my girls since forever and finally had a chance today! On the left is one of my complete no sew holders. I made two of these today (one set for each daughter) but once you figure out what needs to be done it’s fairly simple.

I have seen this style with just the top part and obviously since I make hair accessories for a living (headturnerboutique.com-check it out!) I needed more space so I added the bottom section. I think I may add a third sometime as well. I also plan to add two white hooks on the very bottom for their pony holders.

I figured I will share how I did it with step-by step pix and instructions. Hope it’s all easily understood! Let me know if you have any questions:)

 

What you need:

1 roll of paper towel per section

measuring tape

scissors

embellishment for ends (can be buttons flowers etc.)

glue gun

material (app. 19″ x 22″ for each roll)

4.25 feet of ribbon (not pictured)

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You want to get your paper towel roll to about 5-5.25″, so unroll the excess until you get to desired width

OOTD

Cap – Headturner Boutique

Layering T

Shirt – H & M

Skirt – Hard Tails

Boots – Nine West

Jacket – Guess

Scarf – Urban Outfitters

Earrings – New York & Company