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    Luxury Hair Accessories

    The quickest way to liven up your 'do? Forget a drastic haircut, and pick up something formal or decadently decorative for your mane instead. See our favorite designer barrettes, clips, and headbands, all fit for a fashionista.

    Jennifer Behr Aspen Barrette
    Jennifer Behr
    Nature-lovers will be happy to find out that this season's pièce de résistance is not camo-colored. Rather, this leaf is plated in gold, dripping in crystals, and won't contribute to your local landfill (like you'd ever get rid of this thing).
    $198; jenniferbehr.com

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    Colette Malouf Woven Metal Comb

    Colette Malouf
    Avant garde accessorizers will love the sculptural look of this tortoiseshell comb. The golden fabric looks luxe, but the winged arrangement is artsy enough to earn boho marks.
    $129; boutique1.com

    Eugenia Kim Chiara Metallic Jersey Headband
    Eugenia Kim
    Scrunchies: Uncool. Easy, breezy headbands resembling the 80s staple: Very in. The style set's favorite milliner has expanded to hair accessories, like this neutral colored wrap that's turban-inspired.
    $80; net-a-porter.com

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    Erdem Silk Floral Print Silk Headband

    Erdem
    Fashion fiends who can't quite spring for hot-off-the-runway looks can opt to incorporate some stylish prints via beauty buys. Your waistline might grow and shoes can get dirty; your head-size, my love, never changes.
    $140; net-a-porter.com

    Ferragamo Sequin Bow Headband

    Ferragamo
    The Italian fashion house's signature bow-heavy bags and flats have been covetable for years. Beauty lovers can rejoice as they expand to chic headgear! Add a skinny band for instant polish (and sparkle!).
    $160; bloomingdales.com

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    Kate Spade Holiday Barrettes

    Kate Spade
    Party girls let their accessories do the talking while they're busy sipping a glass of bubbly. This cheerful trio is ready to take you straight into the new year.
    $78; katespade.com

    Missoni Zig Zag Knit Bandana

    Missoni
    La Vida Missoni surely includes lots of long days on an exotic Italian beach. Prep for living the dream with their signature print done in a soft headband.
    $108; intermixonline.com

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    Shourouk Bejewelled Headband

    Shourouk
    Bling-lovers need not forget they have another space for serious ice! When wrists, fingers, and ear lobes are sufficiently weighted down with precious stones, there's always a headband…
    $578; farfetch.com

    Tarina Tarantino Spider Bow
    Tarina Tarantino
    Glam meets gruesome with this creepy crawler pick. Girly grosgrain and gems sound like a sweet hair bow until you add a spooky spider front and center.
    $70; tarinatarantino.com

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    Valentino Studded Headband

    Valentino
    If you fell for Valentino's last-round of studded bags and shoes but don't have a paycheck that approves, check out this (slightly) more stomachable offering.
    $245; valentino.com

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