10 Ways to Add a Scarf to Your Spring Hairstyle

Diana Kelter
Mar 07, 2015

We all have those mornings when we want to do something special with our hair, but have zero time to put together an updo. However, with a simple twist and tie of a scarf you can add color, dimension and a fashion-forward attitude to your entire look. It’s time to say goodbye to sad, boring ponytails and plain, messy buns. Whether you’re going for the casual festival look or a whimsical brunch date ‘do, the basic scarf will become your new fave hair accessory.

1. Maiden Braid: Take your maiden braid to the next level by weaving your scarf, or any piece of fabric, right in. This trend-setting updo will get lots of oohs and ahhs. (via A Beautiful Mess)

2. Ponytail Accent: A ponytail can go from basic to oh-so stylish with the addition of a simple scarf. It also provides a modern spin on a classic ‘50s style that we can totally get behind. (via Goldfish Kiss)

3. DIY Headband: If you can’t find the perfect color combo, make your own headband in just 15 minutes. (via Brit + Co)

4. Turban: A turban is the most technical look to pull off, but with the right practice and a few views of this video, you’ll be a expert in no time at all. (via Jessica Pettway)

5. Basic Twist: A simple twist in front is the perfect chic and sophisticated style for a weekend of errands. (via Kendi Everyday)

6. Classic Vintage: With a camera on every phone, just about anyone can feel like the paparazzi, even your BFF. This vintage style will make you look put together at any angle, even for the unexpected selfie. (via Refinery 29)

7. Pretty as a Bow: When you want to go for the ultimate girly look, a small bow is the perfect touch for an everyday occasion. (via Wonder Forest)

8. Curls: We know that curly hair can occasionally have a mind of its own, but that natural volume works oh-so well for a variety of scarf styles. (via VisforVirtue)

9. Loose Bun: When a scarf looks polished in the front, but you just don’t know what do with the rest of it, tuck it into a loose bun for a ‘do that screams flawless. (via Refinery 29)

10. Short Hair: Accessories can really spruce up a short hairdo, and this fierce wrap does just that. Pair it with a bold lip for a sexy vintage look. (via Keiko Lynn)

What’s your favorite way to style a scarf? Tell us in the comments!

Apparently This Viral Headband Gives You The "Sunglasses Effect"

Okay, so you know that instant confidence boost you get when your sunglasses push your hair back perfectly? The warm weather combined with a gorgeous tan, hair down, and the right pair of sunglasses is every girl's self-proclaimed peak. And it turns out, there’s a headband that does exactly that — but without the glasses part — so you can achieve that look all year round. One TikTok influencer, @sophiacuerquis found the brand Zazzy Bandz that takes the elusive “sunglasses” effect and enacts it.

How to Wear Zazzy Bandz: Straight Hair

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How to Wear Zazzy Bandz: Straight Hair

The brand offers three different styles (original, relaxed, and wrapped) in a variety of patterns for every outfit, advertised as “the redesigned headband that fits like sunglasses.” Beach girlies (AKA us) are allll over this. A headband goes for anywhere from around $17 to $21 — but some TikToker’s are not completely thrilled with the cost.

One commenter said that she prefers to wait for a knockoff version on Shein, while others claim that they are waiting for the dupe version of the accessory. Dupes have been all the rage online lately— meaning shoppers are looking for cheaper versions of their favorite (and presumably more expensive) products and clothing items.

“Someone find a dupe cause this is $30,” one person wrote. Zazzy Bandz replied, “Let us know, because our design is patented!” While internet users claim that the price point is a ripoff, the brand did explain that the headbands “very rarely need to be replaced” and are “a sustainable purchase.” Looks like only time will tell if that’s true or not.

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How to Wear Zazzy Bandz: Curly Hair version 2

This product is apparently also worth it for the curly haired girlies, as another user wrote, “It’s great for those with curly hair cause it doesn’t dent it! Keeps the hair out of my face — wear it all the time around the house.” As a curly haired girl myself who has struggled to style it for years, I know how hard it is to find an accessory that successfully holds your hair back—so it’s safe to say I am officially intrigued. Hot girl summer is officially underway and I’m ready to swipe my credit card!!

Shop Our Favorite Zazzy Bands

Espresso Headband ($17)

This chocolate brown headband is giving espresso martini vibes, and we are so about it.

Rose Wrapped Headband ($21)

We love how this wrapped headband adds a little texture to any look. Plus, we're still suckers for millennial pink TBH.

Purple Translucent Headband ($17)

We wanna pair this headband with our favorite skort and a pair of jelly shoes all summer long!

Black Headband ($17)

A black headband that Blair Waldorf would approve of — sign us up!

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17 Vegan Starbucks Drinks & Foods Plant-Based Eaters Need To Know About

Eating out as a vegan can be a true challenge, especially if you don’t exactly know that what you’re ordering is 100% vegan. Fast food faves like McDonald’s and Taco Bell are secretly packed with vegan items, and Starbucks is no exception. From oat milk coffees to satisfyingly savory snacks, you’ve actually got plenty of plant-based choices when you pull up at your local Starbucks.

Scroll on to explore every vegan Starbucks drink and food item you can add to your order!

Vegan Starbucks Drinks

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1. Brown Sugar Oatmilk Cortado

This new-to-the-menu espresso drink combines brown sugar syrup and oat milk to balance out the punchy coffee notes.

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2. Latte (Iced + Hot)

You can totally enjoy a latte at Starbucks if you're vegan. Their oat, almond, coconut, and soy milks are vegan, plus many of their syrups qualify as vegan, too, if you want to flavor up your drink. According to this Starbucks supervisor, all of Starbucks "clear" syrups are vegan and dairy-free. Starbucks' regular and white mocha sauces and caramel drizzle are also vegan and dairy-free.

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3. Americano (Iced + Hot)

Starbucks' Americanos are just water and espresso, so you don't have to worry about any dairy being in there. Optionally, you could ask for a splash of non-dairy milk and pumps of your fave syrup.

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4. Brewed Coffee (Iced + Hot)

Same goes for their brewed coffees, including iced coffee. Easily ask your barista to add in some non-dairy milk and a few pumps of syrup if you desire!

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5. Nondairy Salted Caramel Cream Cold Brew

This vegan cold brew drink is crafted with non-dairy cold foam that's flavored with salted caramel – and it's delish!

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6. Nitro Cold Brew

A plain nitro cold brew from Starbucks is fully vegan and dairy-free. You can choose to add a splash of non-dairy milk, if you wish your sip to be a bit smoother and creamier.

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7. Iced Brown Sugar Oatmilk Shaken Espresso

This one's a classic: shots of espresso get shaken up with ice and brown sugar syrup to create a frothy foam, then the drink is topped off with oat milk to cut the bitterness. It's quite a delectable order, even if you're not eating fully vegan.

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8. Starbucks Refreshers

All of Starbucks' fruity Refreshers are vegan. Plus, you can can add lemonade, tea, other flavor inclusions like strawberry and peach to add some extra oomph.

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9. Iced Black Tea

Their refreshing iced black tea is certifiably vegan, too.

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10. Iced Green Tea

If you prefer green tea, Starbucks' offering is vegan-friendly. If you tend to take your tea a bit sweeter, just order it with however many packets of your preferred sweetener, and your barista will add it in.

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11. Lemonade

You truly can't go wrong with a lemonade!

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12. Hot Teas

Starbucks' hot teas are totally vegan, too. If you want to make them fancier, ask for an additional splash of your go-to non-dairy milk!

Vegan Starbucks Foods

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1. Rolled & Steel-Cut Oatmeal

Now onto the food! First up is Starbucks' oatmeal, which you can fancy up with nuts, berries, and brown sugar. Make sure to order it with water to ensure it stays vegan.

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2. Plain Bagel

Surprisingly, Starbucks' bagels are also vegan.

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3. Everything Bagel

The plain and everything bagels will work for any vegan eater.

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4. Avocado Spread

Plus, you can order your bagel with a side of this delicious avocado spread for a nutritious boost!

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5. Spicy Falafel Pocket

This 100% vegan snack pocket is new to the Starbucks menu, but it's already become a fan-favorite amongst vegans and non-vegans alike.

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6. Chipotle Almond Dip

You can order the Spicy Falafel Pocket with a side of this fully-vegan Chipotle Almond Dip (AKA Bitchin’ Sauce). Yum.

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Jenna Bush Hager's New Book Club Pick Is A Family Drama That "Will Sweep You Off Your Feet"

What is it about family sagas that seem to make book clubs more interesting? Maybe it's because we know interpersonal relationships can be a little dysfunctional. It could be that we still don't know how to communicate with the people we love the most. Even if we love our parents and siblings, reading about other families' fictional twists and turns gives us a rush of adrenaline.

So it's no wonder Jenna Bush Hager's January book club pick feels like something we can read without putting down. It's full of complicated relationship dynamics, love, and reconciling one's identity with their past. You can say it's the perfect read to kick off your 2025 reading goals!

Learn more about Jenna Bush Hager's 2025 book club pick and fall in love with one character's journey of self-discovery.

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The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus by Emma Knight

Penn should be excited about advancing her education at the University of Edinburgh, but she can't stop thinking about the secret her parents have been keeping from her. For some reason, she believes she'll uncover it while she's in Scotland because Lord Lennox — her father's friend — is in the area.

Her hunger for the truth leads her to Lord Lennox's estate where she she starts mingling with his family and even discovers love in this moving novel.

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Jenna Bush Hager's Thoughts About The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus

Jenna Bush Hager thinks readers will love The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus because "it's a rich novel" with themes of "friendship and motherhood" (via Instagram). It's so good, she's sure "it will sweep you off your feet (via Instagram).

We hope you enjoy reading about Penn's journey in The Life Cycle of the Common Octopus and encourage you to check out Reese Witherspoon's January book club pick next!

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7 New Trader Joe’s Items Under $5 You Need To Try In January

Trader Joe’s loves to keep us on our toes when it comes to their new arrivals. We’re constantly monitoring the aisles to discover all the new TJ’s sweet treats and savory snacks they launch – and these 7 new picks for January 2025 are not to be missed! All of these Trader Joe’s products will run you less than $5, which only makes sealing the deal on your grocery bill easier.

From delicious dips to a very enticing new frozen meal, these are the 7 best new Trader Joe’s finds you absolutely need to try in January 2025.

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1. Teensy Candy Bars

These tiny little candy bar bites ($2.99) resemble Snickers in the best way possible: layers of nougat, caramel, and peanuts are enveloped in a delicious chocolate coating for maximum snackage. We're gonna have to resist eating the whole bag! TJ's even suggests using these bits as decoration for other desserts, like sprinkling some on a scoop of ice cream or baking them into some cookies.

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2. Olive Tapenade Hummus

Trader Joe's array of dips is simply too good to resist, and this newcomer hummus ($3.49) is no exception! It's a tub of "smooth and nutty" hummus topped with a tapenade comprised of black olives, manzanilla olives, capers, and olive oil to give it a salty effect. It's gonna taste so great as a dip for crackers or as a spread on a Mediterranean pita wrap.

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3. Organic Concord Grape Jelly

This squeezable grape jelly ($3.49) is nothing short of nostalgic. Trader Joe's says it's "super smooth, joyously juicy, and potently purple," which immediately has us sold on making PB&Js every day now.

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4. Spicy Chicken Nuggets

Oh, yeah. Bring on the spice with these spicy nuggs ($3.99) that make the perfect easy meal no matter the time of day! Made from all-natural chicken breast and rib meat, breaded with wheat, rice and corn flours, then covered in hot sauce and lightly fried, TJ's has their texture down to a tee. You can easily cook 'em in the air fryer, oven, or microwave before chowing down!

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5. Crispy Potato & Poblano Pepper Tacos

These halved and fried frozen tacos ($4.99) will totally crush your Taco Bell cravings, since they come together super quickly and contain flavors with mind-blowing authenticity! Each taco is filled with a blend of seasoned mashed potatoes and some "ever-so- slightly spicy" poblano peppers that'll work so well with any dipping sauce, from TJ's salsa to their creamy Jalapeño Sauce.

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6. Strawberry Mini Hold The Cone!

Just in time for Valentine's Day, Trader Joe's is debuting a new flavor ($3.99) of their classic Hold The Cone! frozen dessert: strawberry! These tiny, chocolate-covered cones are lined with even more "rich" chocolate on the inside, then packed with strawberry ice cream, which TJ's says is crafted with plenty of strawberry purée.

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7. Caesar Salad Dip

Trader Joe's shoppers have said this new Caesar Salad Dip ($3.69) makes a perfect girl dinner addition– which, if you get it, you get it! The tub starts with a "creamy" base that's then loaded up with Caesar-seasoned sour cream, mayo, anchovy paste, Parmesan, and finely shredded Romaine for the crunch. It's best enjoyed with crackers or veggie sticks to dip, but you could also smatter fried chicken or seared steak in it for some ahh-mazing flavor!

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