Helen Kaminski Kelsey

When it comes to casual spring and summer hats, a visor or cap are the best options. These comfortable hats are lightweight, provide just enough coverage for an active day, and are just so easy to wear. So which to wear, a baseball cap or straw visor? While each hat has its benefits, there's no need to choose favorites. Designer Helen Kaminski has a unique hat in her new spring 2009 collection that combines the two hat styles to make the ulimate casual summer hat.

Helen Kaminski Kelsey is a unique summer cap with a raffia straw brim and Panama cotton crown. Kelsey converts into a visor by unzipping the detachable crown of the cap. Helen Kaminski Kelsey is a fun feminine take on the casual baseball cap. Try this versatile style for any summer activity from golf, walking, to gardening.

For a great casual bag to match Kelsey, try out Helen Kaminski Tana. Tana is a lightweight and casual shoulder bag in raffia crochet straw with flap and magnetic closure. Helen Kaminski Tana is a slim bag for the woman who prefers to carry just her essentials- it can be worn on the shoulder or comfortably across the body.

Ficcare Maximas Retro Collection

Happy 2009! Can you believe we are almost a decade into the "new" millenium? While we're all looking ahead to the new year, Ficcare decided to take a step back in time and produced a beautiful new collection of hair clips with a nostalgic look.

The new Ficcare Retro Collection features the popular Maximas clip in beautiful 2-tone combinations. Each clip features an elevated surface of luminous tones with a matte or painted base. Personally, the sleek surfaces of the Ficcare Maximas Retro Collection remind me of the polished chrome detailing on a classic fifties car, or even a vintage diner! And while these fun Maximas clips may be reminscient of old Americana, these sleek new clips are nothing but fashion forward.

As always, Maximas clips are available in three convenient sizes to fit your hair length and texture. Ficcare hair clips provide comfortable and secure holds for your favorite hair styles, and come with a handy instruction booklet.

Crystal Slide Clamp

If you're the type of woman who appreciates a little sparkle in her daily wardrobe- the Head Games Crystal Slide Clamps are a great option for an everyday hair accessory. Slide clamps are the latest "must have" hair accessory for their comfort, ease and versatility. This hair is accessory is part barrette, and part plastic clamp. Slide Clamps are worn much like the popular Ficcare Maximas clip, you just pinch them open and slide across your choice of hair style from a half pony, french twist, chignon, or almost any look you choose to put your hair up in.

Slide clamps are made of lightweight plastic that make them easy to wear all day- from the office to a night out on the town. They have a tight grip, and convenient "teeth" that will hold up your hair do regardless of your hair's texture or length. One of my favorite Slide Clamps is the "Head Games Crystal Frame Slide Clamp," which is pictured on the left. This hair clamp has a classy "frame" motif studded in gorgeous Austrian crystals which provides just enough glitz to dress up an outfit, but is subtle enough to wear everyday- even to work.

Speaking of Glitz, have a wonderful New Years Eve! 

To celebrate the New Year, take 10% Off the "Head Games Crystal Frame Slide Clamp" by entering coupon code NYE BLOG at checkout!

Enjoy, and see you in 2009!