One of my favorite Spring 2014 collections as a whole was Valentino. It had all the cornerstones of my spring wardrobe -- lace, crisp collared shirts, bohemian prints, suede and strappy sandals. But what really finished every look was the red headband atop each model's head, embellished with studs. The studs reminded me of some gold crest buttons I had and I immediately decided to recreate the Valentino headband.
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Step 1: Cut the leather fabric into a rounded strip that will cover the headband.
Step 2: Position the fabric on the headband and tack it in place with glue on just a couple edges.
Step 3: Sew each button onto the fabric, matching the Valentino pattern. The number of buttons you use is up to you, depending on how closely you space them. Make sure they are sewn securely.
Step 4: Once all of the buttons are sewn, glue the rest of the fabric edges to the headband. Pull the fabric taut as you glue to ensure everything will stay in place.
Step 5: This is an additional step, so you may not find it necessary. The buttons I used are a bit bulky so they moved around and jingled on top of my head. Since I'd rather not sound like a Christmas caroler, I tacked each button in place with fabric glue.
Once I finished my headband, it was time for a photoshoot! I put on my most Valentino-esque outfit -- a sleeveless oxford, a new patterned maxi dress and t-strap pointy toe heels. I figured I couldn't go this far without the ear-covering, low ponytail, so I sprayed back any flyaways and completed the look. Thanks to my talented brother for the photos!
Photographs courtesy of J. Ortakales Photography
Jessica Alba was spotted pulling off a hip mommy look with casual jeans and a tank while walking around town with her daughter. What made this look work for her was the feather adorned headband atop her head. It added a unique touch and brought the outfit together. Jessica made a good point that even if you're on the go and don't have much time for a carefully planned outfit, you can still look stylin' by just adding a statement headband. The nice thing about a feather headband is that it goes well with almost anything, and it's an easy way to add some vintage to your look. 
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