Barrettes may seem like a bit of a school-girl fad, but they are becoming an increasingly on-trend hair accessory. They’ve recently been seen gracing the bangs of many catwalk models, and are a sure-fire fix for a bad hair day. They are both decorative and functional, and can easily be incorporated into your daily look. Take a peek at a few beautiful barrettes below.
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1. Marc by Marc Jacobs D1 Polka Dot Confetti Barrette
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Price: $48.00 at couture.zappos.com
Make the most of your girlish side with this sweet looking barrette. The polka dot appearance has been created by a bubble inlay and a resin coated overlay. A designer stamped logo is also camouflaged in between the polka dot bubbles. Use this to sweep back a long fringe.
2. Topshop Raffia Bow Barrette
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Price: $28.00 at us.topshop.com
Beautiful barrettes can come in all shapes and sizes. This bow barrette is made out of raffia and is a cool option for a beachy, natural look. It is fairly large, measuring at 15cm in diameter. This would look great styled with wavy beach hair. Try clipping it to the side of a low, messy bun.
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3. Art Deco Barrette Set
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Price: $18.00 at shanalogic.com
This set of beautiful barrettes is a striking vintage find. The warm reddish-brick tone enhances the overall retro aesthetic. The fan-style design is typical of the art deco era. Pin these in your hair to add a vintage twist to your look.
4. Juicy Couture Feather Barrettes
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Price: $36.00 at couture.zappos.com
These pretty barrettes have a bit of a punk edge to them. They have a classic bow shape design and are adorned with tri-colour feathers and gold-tone stamped hearts. The feathers are an unexpected design detail. Wear these in your hair for a fun and edgy look.
4. Forever21 2-Piece Gingham Bow Set
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Price: $2.80 at forever21.com
Gingham fabrics are on-trend for this season. Incorporate this into your look via these beautiful barrettes. These feature gingham fabric bows set on small alligator clips. Part your hair to one side, slick back your fringe, and clip one of these gingham beauties just above your ear.
5. Tasha Vintage Feather Barrette
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Price: $38.00 at shop.nordstrom.com
A bit of sparkle is a guaranteed way to perk up an outfit. What better way to banish a bad hair day than with this rhinestone embellished barrette? Vintage designed pieces are all the rage these days, and this sculpted feather-shaped barrette does not disappoint. This barrette would be well suited for accessorising an evening look.
6. Louis Mariette Hematite and Swarovski Crystal Hair Clip
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Price: $245.00 at net-a-porter.com
While often viewed as throwaway fashion accessories, barrettes can be on par with fine jewellery. This particular barrette is embellished with Swarovski crystals and hematite ovals. It also has a hinged clip for easy fastening. Wear this barrette to add a hint of refined glamour to your hairstyle.
7. Forever21 Double Bow Hair Clips
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Price: $2.80 at forever21.com
These thing bow hair clips are blooming fantastic (pun intended). They feature a fabric floral print, double bow design, and metal grip fastening. The thinness of these barrettes is what appeals to me most. They are an accent rather than the focal point. Incorporate these barrettes into your look pairing them with clothes in a similar colour palette.
What are your thoughts on the barrette trend? Would you wear any of these beautiful barrettes?
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