Today's Obsession: yarntwisted

I did finally manage to get my hair cut last week and will upload pictures as soon as my phone decides to come out of its coma. To accessorize my new "glorified mom cut" (as I've deemed it), I've been browsing etsy looking at headbands and clips and new fun stuff that I can't afford. Meh.

But, all depressing bank statement references aside, I still enjoy it. A while ago, my friend and sister Dani came into town and was donning a knitted earwarmer/headband thing. Annndd it was pretty snazzy; I ended up stealing it for the entirety of her visit. So when I found a similar one on etsy, I got a lil excited. The etsy designer (yarntwisted) makes the designs from scratch and this one has a huge spiral flower, rather than the typically floppy ones.

It comes in whatever color requested (I tried to specify a favorite and can't. I want to wear the rainbow) and a portion of the proceeds--though she doesn't specify how much--go to charity. She has a bunch of other knitted goodies, too. I'm really liking the cowl scarf thingamabobs. But the earwarmer takes the cake. It's warm for the frigid winds that have been taking Manhattan by storm, but has the flower for a sweet little taste of spring. Obsessed.

Crochet Spiral Flower Headband / Earwarmer, $25

Today's Obsession: TSM Headbands

I'm wearing my pearls today. I didn't use to like pearls because I thought I was being cheated out of a real birthstone. But I've since gained a wealth of knowledge and changed my mind. When I was about 12, my grandmother gave me a set of antique fake pearls. I still have them and I think they are incredibly pretty.

But for graduation, she gave me a real strand and I love them. Very "TSM," but they take an outfit from blah to Ah-ha. Mine are especially unique... from far away, they look like a standard strand, but up close, they're actually all oval shaped. I like that it's a modern take on a classic accessory. Plus, I'm not perfect so why should my pearls be.

Anyway, while browsing etsy looking for headbands to go with my soon-to-come new hairstyle, I found this lovely little number. Paired with pearls, it's the perfect piece of polish. Southern belle chic and just a bit over the top... plus it's fuzzy and I kind of have a compulsion to pet soft things (don't be hatin'). Obsessed.

Black Velvet Classic Headband on etsy.com, $22