Unfortunately, there are still some settings where we have to dress to an expectation, such as in an office or at smart casual events. These can place a damper on our ability to self-express our love of various genres of clothing.
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Unfortunately, there are still some settings where we have to dress to an expectation, such as in an office or at smart casual events. These can place a damper on our ability to self-express our love of various genres of clothing.
But there is a bright side. Headbands are one of the most powerful ways to add a subtle touch of your essence to an outfit while staying on theme. Here are some ways to make a statement with your designer headband without breaking the dress code.
Add them to a dull outfit to show your love of colour
Office attire is very centralised around neutral colours and can often feel very dull for someone who loves wearing bright, bold and energetic clothing. Some of the designer silk scarves and ties I upcycle my headbands from come in sophisticated yet bright prints. This makes them perfect for adding to an outfit to help you remain professional while showing your true love of everything colourful.
Wear them to add new life to an outfit
While I love shopping for clothes, I also love re-wearing my favourite outfits. Rather than shopping for new clothes whenever I have a formal event, I enjoy mixing and matching statement accessories to change my look.
Some of my headbands and accessories are large and know how to steal the spotlight. By adding depth to the head, they can accentuate your features in all the right places and draw attention to your face. But more than that, they can also reshape the way your outfit looks and help you get in as many re-wears as possible.
They are especially good for those outfits that earn you plenty of compliments.
Use headbands to create a unique hairstyle
Something as simple as changing your hairstyle can help you turn heads. Whether you're at work, studying, attending an event or just hanging out with your favourite people, wearing a headband can help you show off your beautiful features and impact those around you.
They are also perfect for supporting a unique updo as they can keep fly-aways out of your face to help everything stay neat.
If you prefer to wear your hair up, you can pair my designer headbands with one of my hand-made scrunchies.
At Piggi International, I am passionate about sourcing some of the rarest designer silk scarves and ties available on the market to create timeless headbands and hair accessories. I am always updating my range with new products, so make sure you check out my shop.
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If like me, you have a day job, you will face the dilemma of what to wear on Melbourne Cup, the race that stops a nation (Australia's answer to the Kentucky Derby). What can I wear that works for both my morning where I have to be the highly efficient professional me but can also work for cup day me which busts out around lunch time with the pop of a champagne bottle, a quick trip to the TAB and a long lunch waiting for the big race?
Hats, generally don't cut it.....for starters, we are inside not track-side, generally next to some mover and shaker and let’s face it, who wants to be 'that girl' with the over-sized fascinator blocking the view of the tech guys stationed in the back row. This year I am going the headband. Something I can wear all day and still wow the marketing girls who have been hogging the bathrooms since 10am with my effortless elegance and a little bit of help from Piggi.
These are my top picks of the latest Piggi creations!
Enjoy cup day ladies!
Anne xox
Hermès Vintage Knot Headband made from 'Bolduc' in Black and White
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Jason Momoa | Oscars 2019
While there are some skeptics who are screwing up their nose at the return of the scrunchie, no one can deny they are back and here to stay. And, if you are on the side of the skeptics then you are genuinely missing out on on something really good. Think no more split ends from pulling and stretching inflicted by ordinary hair elastics, think no more hair creases after an expensive blow dry, not to mention the wonderful array styles now available. From Balenciaga’s which are cut from lambskin to our very own limited edition Piggi International scrunchies which are made from vintage Hermès silk scarves and the most luxurious silks from Liberty of London.
Piggi Liberty of London Juno Feathers Silk Scrunchie $59.95
Supreme Court Justice women's rights advocate and accessories icon, Justice Ruth Badar Ginsburg, has been quoted as saying “My scrunchie collection is not as large as my collar and glove collections, but scrunchies are catching up.”
Ruth Baden Ginsberg | Getty Images
]]>I have produced my own perfectly proportioned range of exquisite silk scrunchies that actually care for your hair. Unlike traditional hair elastics Piggi International scrunchies are encased in buttery soft silk that doesn't pull or stretch the hair. I use 'woven' elastic inners which retain their stretch and also make it easy to get your silk scrunchie around your hair 2-3 times depending on thickness.
The natural oils from the hair are distributed buy the silk and help to maintain shine and avoid split ends. Best of all Piggi Scrunchies stop kinks and creases in a freshly done hair do!
Piggi International's luxury silk scrunchies, made from vintage Hermès scarves and Liberty of London silks, can transition from a white shirt and jeans moment straight to a Chloe dress. We promise one you have tried a Piggi Scrunchie you will be back for more!
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