They’re fashioned from zippers, yarn, cotton and satin. They
come in as many designs, sizes and colors as greenhouse blooms. And
you can find them nestled in the hair of girls and women across
south-central Idaho.
come in as many designs, sizes and colors as greenhouse blooms. And
you can find them nestled in the hair of girls and women across
south-central Idaho.
Flower hair pieces in the form of barrettes, clips, headbands
and fascinators are Magic Valley’s hottest accessory – a low-budget
fashion statement that’s getting a boost from royals and
celebrities. Whether they’re bright and glittery or small and cute,
the flowers are an affordable way to liven up an outfit.
and fascinators are Magic Valley’s hottest accessory – a low-budget
fashion statement that’s getting a boost from royals and
celebrities. Whether they’re bright and glittery or small and cute,
the flowers are an affordable way to liven up an outfit.
Oakley crafter Summer Robinson started making the flowers after
she couldn’t find ones she liked for her newborn daughter’s hair.
After good feedback, she started crafting them to sell – with great
results. She’s sold 600 of the flowers online so far this month on
groopdealz.com.
she couldn’t find ones she liked for her newborn daughter’s hair.
After good feedback, she started crafting them to sell – with great
results. She’s sold 600 of the flowers online so far this month on
groopdealz.com.
Courtney Kilton of Burley makes flowers for herself and her
online shop on Etsy.com. She wears hair flowers almost daily: plain
blooms with casual outfits, flowers with beads and sparkles for
dressy digs.
online shop on Etsy.com. She wears hair flowers almost daily: plain
blooms with casual outfits, flowers with beads and sparkles for
dressy digs.
“I think they’re just the perfect accessory to show off the
volume in your hair,” Kilton said.
Businesses are seeing an increased interest in flower hair
clips. Nichole David of the Flutter boutique in Twin Falls said
younger girls are drawn to cute flower clips, while older customers
like the headbands.
clips. Nichole David of the Flutter boutique in Twin Falls said
younger girls are drawn to cute flower clips, while older customers
like the headbands.
“It’s a recent trend for us,” she said.
Why are they so hot right now? Liyah Babayan, owner of the Ooh
La La store in Twin Falls, has her theories. In a rough economy,
accessories are a cheap way to liven up an outfit, she said.
La La store in Twin Falls, has her theories. In a rough economy,
accessories are a cheap way to liven up an outfit, she said.
“Maybe fine jewelry isn’t the thing as much anymore,” she said,
but flower hair pieces are affordable.
but flower hair pieces are affordable.
What’s more, high-profile fashion icons like Duchess of
Cambridge Kate Middleton and pop singer Lady Gaga wear glitzy
fascinators and head pieces. (Remember the fabulously gaudy hats at
the royal wedding?) You won’t find many flamboyant hats in southern
Idaho, but flower clips provide a more subtle alternative while
allowing the wearer to express herself.
Cambridge Kate Middleton and pop singer Lady Gaga wear glitzy
fascinators and head pieces. (Remember the fabulously gaudy hats at
the royal wedding?) You won’t find many flamboyant hats in southern
Idaho, but flower clips provide a more subtle alternative while
allowing the wearer to express herself.
For flower maker Cheri Archibald of Oakley, the answer is
simple.
simple.
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