Giveaway : Jennifer Ouellette : Headbands, Hats & Other Hair Accessories

Jennifer Ouellette may not exactly be a household name, but chances are you've seen her amazing work before. As a designer of high quality headbands, hats and other hair accessories, Ouellette's pieces have been featured in high profile television programs, magazine photoshoots and on the red carpet.

Here are just a few of the renowned fashionistas who have been spotted in Jennifer Ouellette:

Leighton Meester on Gossip Girl in the Extra Wide Stripe "Gossip Girl" Turban ($65)

Gwen Stefani in the White Satin Band with Large Bow Headband ($55)

Zooey Deschanel in the Velvet Flat & Narrow Bow Headband ($60)

Hilary Duff in the Velvet Leaves Headband ($60)

Reese Witherspoon in the Satin Extra Wide with tulle trim Headband ($75)

From the Jennifer Ouellette website:

"Experiences gained in New York City and abroad led to the development of a unique headband design and construction technique, greatly increasing comfort and value. She was granted a US patent for her innovations in 1999. Independent since 1996, Jennifer Ouellette, Inc. delivers millinery and accessories to women who demand more than shallow trends and throw away styles. Interpreted for the urban woman of today, she presents designs of traditional quality with a singular attention to detail. Always fashionable, drawn from science and nature, timely and timeless, superior designs from Jennifer Ouellette."


Jennifer Ouellette recently sent me a Side Bow on Wide Grosgrain Headband in black ($50). The headband is gorgeously constructed with a lightweight grosgrain and a thin, but extremely sturdy metal frame (the frame itself is covered by the fabric). The bow detail is offset to one side and is absolutely adorable- feminine but not too over the top girly and great for a woman (or even a kid) of any age!

top view (sorry, I'm camera shy - eek!)

The headband not only looks great, but is extremely comfortable as well. No pinching at the backs of the ears, no tightness, no flimsy plastic headband that will snap in half. The headband stays firmly in position without any looseness or sliding. With the extreme comfort and good looks I was expecting the headband to suffer somewhere, however, not the case at all. I feel like Lucy Ricardo saying this but... this headband is a real dream!

side view

This particular headband works extremely well with just about any hairstyle. It looks great with hair down or tied back in a loose pony tail, in a low bun or high topknot.. endless possibilities. I was super impressed with just how versatile this headband is!

looks great with a pony tail or updo too!

You can purchase Jennifer products online via their webstore or at select retailers around the world.

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Jennifer Ouellette is generously offering one lucky reader of The Wide World Of an organza ruffle extra wide headband (a $79 value)!

To enter: Visit the Jennifer Ouellette website and leave a comment letting me know your favorite headband or hair accessory.

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This giveaway will end on November 3, 2010 at 11:59 PM PST. Open to readers worldwide. Good luck!

Giveaway winner: CathyB

**I was provided with the product mentioned in this post free of charge. I did not receive any monetary compensation for this post & was not obligated to give a positive review of the product. All opinions expressed here are mine. **