Trend Alert: The Forehead Headband

What do Mischa Barton, Mary Kate Olsen and Nicole Richie all have in common? They're all embracing their inner hippie by sporting the forehead headband. Now, we have to admit, we weren't on board with this trend at first. Seriously, why not just push the headband back off your forehead? But after much consideration, and a few times actually sporting the trend ourselves, we're convinced ... once in awhile, it's fun to feel like a flower child! And tons of fabulous fashion and accessory designers are getting in on the trend by creating headbands specifically for the purpose of being worn around the forehead, not pushed back up onto the crown. Check out our new faves.

Forever 21 Fab Dual Braided Headband
With the word "fab" in the name, how can this one go wrong? The style is, well, fab ... not to mention the amazing price. And we're totally on board with the gorgeous pink metallic braiding.
$1.50 at forever21.com

Alex and Ani Phoenix Feather Headband
Phoenix feather? Wow, we're now totally jonesing for the next Harry Potter movie. But seriously, this leather iteration with feather detailing is just too amazing for words.
$48 at shopbop.com

Free People Large Evening Flower Stretch Headband
We honestly didn't think we'd see the day when this style became appropriate for cocktail parties. But this black stunner really gets the job done admirably!
$28 at freepeople.com

Stacey Lapidus Single Braided Silk Headband w/Crystals
One of our fave headband designers really knocked it out of the park with this one, a gorgeous version in braided silk with glittering crystal detail. It dresses up even the plainest white tee and jeans!
$60 at staceylapidus.com

Juicy Couture Patent Headband with Pave Heart
The juxtaposition of tough leather with a pretty jeweled heart just sold us the second we saw this headband. The patent finish really takes it up a notch.
$45 at bloomingdales.com