Headbands

At long last, The Great Gatsby has finally hit theaters across the country, and we cannot wait to see the latest version of this classic story. The main reason? The incredible beauty looks that came out of the '20s. Headbands and hair pieces were huge components of the hair looks of that time, and Daisy Buchanan, played by Carey Mulligan, sports a bevy of them throughout the film. Looking to add a little Gatsby flair to your hairstyle? Learn how to create a faux bob, get inspired by celebrities wearing Roaring Twenties-era styles, and shop our picks for perfect headbands below.

Kerry Washington is a big fan of headbands, and she's worn them at a bevy of red carpet appearances, including her Django Unchained press tour. But her delicate silver number at the Human Rights Campaign Los Angeles Gala Dinner last night renewed our faith in these hair accessories being wearable and not overwhelming the rest of the outfit. Whether you're keeping your fringe off your face or adding some femininity to an otherwise simple style, a thin silver headband is an ace hair accessory to have in your arsenal. Inspired by Kerry's pretty headband? Shop the look below!

Get ready for a garden party of the floral variety, because botanical-garland headbands are having a moment. A few months back we saw Katy Perry and Vanessa Hudgens donning boho-style head-toppers at Coachella Valley Music and Arts Annual Festival, and most recently, stars like Keira Knightley, Kirsten Dunst, and Ashlee Simpson have been spotted in flowery wreath hair accessories. Wear them paired with your hair down in flowing waves, or tossed back casually in a braided updo. And now that Summer is here, expect to have even more occasions for which to wear them, from outdoor barbecues to weddings by the water.

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At last night's 2012 Tribeca Film Festival Vanity Fair party in NYC, Dakota Fanning stepped out in a fuchsia Lanvin frock, and while the dress was super cute, we were more fixated on her gold chain headband. Chain headbands are nothing new, but the way Dakota wore hers — less boho and more halo style — takes the trend to chic new places. It gives girls who aren't into the hippie aesthetic a chance to try out the trend in a more sophisticated way. Instead of wearing your headband across your forehead, take it up a few inches so that it sits on top of your head like a halo, just like Dakota's. Then all you need is an equally fabulous frock and gorgeous heels, and soon you'll be turning heads with your fancy headpiece. Shop our favorite headbands below to get Dakota's look.