Vintage floral headscarf

As a not-so-natural blonde (I am naturally fair but unfortunately the Marilyn Monroe shade is only possible with the help of some bleach!), a headscarf is my go-to style when my roots are in need of a touch up. I also find this is a great way to look glam when your hair is a bit messy/needing washed and you are short on time to get ready. I know that when I first got in to headscarves, I didn't have a clue how to tie them - it's still a bit of a guessing game sometimes but here is a little tutorial on how to spruce up your hair the vintage way!

Items I use: hairspray, backcomb brush, plenty of kirbygrips and a lovely, quite long thin scarf (mine was thrifted for 50p and put in a hot wash!)

   

Backcomb sections of your hair - I have fine hair so I do the front and both sides separately, then with what's left at the back I fold it up and pin on the back of my head.

The end result is by no means perfect, but I like the way all the sections curl around each other. 

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Finally, fold up your scarf until it is about 3 inches in width and tie to one side of your head, an inch or two back from your hairline (if you want some hair showing at the front, if not, tie right on your hairline). Then make a big beautiful bow!

Now, I do love a big bow, but normally the bow is a bit too big and bouncy, so I tuck the ends of the bow under the top of the scarf on my head, and then kirbygrib the main bows so they keep their shape. Then hairspray all over, add some good lipstick et voila...vintage chic in ten minutes!

This weekend we FINALLY saw some sun! It was a gorgeous afternoon so my boyfriend and I went out for a walk to get some good old Vitamin D (along with big creamy mochas and chocolate orange cake)

 Hope everyone is having a good weekend!