this is the headband that i wore in the coachella photos. i made two versions of it. one thin and one wide one with a variety of shapes. its a pretty simple diy.

first you will need:
1. elastic (thin or wide depending on your preference)
2. bags of rhinestones
3. craft glue
4. thread
5. needle
i found all of these things at walmart for a total of under $10

- you wrap the elastic around your head to measure how long you will need it, make sure you pull on it slightly so its not too loose. cut it accordingly.
- leave about half an inch on each end and with the craft glue attach rhinestones to one side of the elastic. for the wider headband you can arrange it any way you like with different shapes.
- sew the ends together (i did this in a square shape along the edge of the elastic)
- add rhinestone to where you sewed the elastic together to hide thread.

voila! homemade headbands. you can also use studs, beads, sequins.. anything!

diy headband tutorial

Tuesday, April 28, 2009


this is the headband that i wore in the coachella photos. i made two versions of it. one thin and one wide one with a variety of shapes. its a pretty simple diy.

first you will need:
1. elastic (thin or wide depending on your preference)
2. bags of rhinestones
3. craft glue
4. thread
5. needle
i found all of these things at walmart for a total of under $10

- you wrap the elastic around your head to measure how long you will need it, make sure you pull on it slightly so its not too loose. cut it accordingly.
- leave about half an inch on each end and with the craft glue attach rhinestones to one side of the elastic. for the wider headband you can arrange it any way you like with different shapes.
- sew the ends together (i did this in a square shape along the edge of the elastic)
- add rhinestone to where you sewed the elastic together to hide thread.

voila! homemade headbands. you can also use studs, beads, sequins.. anything!

49 comments

  1. EN VANITÉApril 28, 2009 at 2:17 AM

    omg you look really prettty in these photos


    my glasses were five dollars from an asian shop :)
    haha id give it to you (because i have a few pairs)
    but we live in different countries!

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  2. MONIApril 28, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    GREAT IDEA! I USED TO PLAY WITH THESE GEMS SOOO MUCH


    http://www.moneasywardrobe.com

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  3. MonaApril 28, 2009 at 2:39 AM

    so cute honey! Love your hair!

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  4. Sara BowApril 28, 2009 at 3:13 AM

    awesome :D
    i love it !

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  5. MarionaApril 28, 2009 at 3:20 AM

    Lovely headband on you !!!! You've a fantastic long hair, gorgeous, kisses and thanks for the comments

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  6. AniaApril 28, 2009 at 4:25 AM

    amazing! they look so great with your beautiful dark hair.

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  7. EdaApril 28, 2009 at 7:15 AM

    Thanks for the tutorial! The result is amazing!

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  8. nooneApril 28, 2009 at 7:20 AM

    Aww how pretty and sparkly! I love the headband on you :)

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  9. MaiApril 28, 2009 at 7:52 AM

    Lovely headband, i will do one when i have free time :)
    xx nice tutorial!

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  10. LauraApril 28, 2009 at 8:31 AM

    LOVE love LOVE it!
    x Laura
    http://stylecoaching.blogspot.com

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  11. A*April 28, 2009 at 8:37 AM

    Tutorials are always great!!!!! thanks!

    A**

    http://bcnscrawls.blogspot.com

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  12. MAGDArlingApril 28, 2009 at 8:55 AM

    i love the thin one on u;D u look amazing;)))
    and thx for the tutorial, i was looking for nice headband but get making it is a better idea;D
    xoxox

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  13. deniseApril 28, 2009 at 9:09 AM

    haha so cute and so simple!!!! it looks really cool on you. i could never pull off that around the head thing..my hair becomes a big atomic cloud poof and i just get a headache. lol random

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  14. JenniferApril 28, 2009 at 9:21 AM

    I love them both!! Super cute! Great photos of you wearing them! I'd love a diy of the shirt!! =)

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  15. Haute WorldApril 28, 2009 at 9:40 AM

    Great DIY - you look terrific with that headband! I really enjoyed your Manoush post by the way. They're really popular over here and I just love going to their shops - so bright and cheerful.

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  16. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 11:51 AM

    That is so nice and unique, go girl!=) And by the way, you have really nice shiny hair and lovely skin!=)

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  17. LaineyApril 28, 2009 at 12:54 PM

    This is super cool, and I will definitely experiment with some. Do you know a good DIY for flower headbands a la Diane Von Furstenberg? I've been looking and I can't seem to find a good one. Thanks for the ideas. :)

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  18. MAGDArlingApril 28, 2009 at 1:16 PM

    i've already added u to my blog list;D
    xoxo

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  19. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 1:33 PM

    ooww thank you darling :)

    i loved the headbangs ideia! very easy and cute :)

    love,
    lig :)

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  20. .April 28, 2009 at 2:03 PM

    super ooper smooper coolio!!!

    thanks :)

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  21. jessicaApril 28, 2009 at 2:20 PM

    GORGE ! loveitloveit .

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  22. ClaudiaApril 28, 2009 at 2:52 PM

    this is awesome they look so cool

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  23. RaezApril 28, 2009 at 3:12 PM

    sweet DIY, loving teh thin one myself! and addiong you now;)

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  24. Shes Dressing UpApril 28, 2009 at 3:21 PM

    These look great, such a cool DIY!

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  25. CharmaineApril 28, 2009 at 3:28 PM

    ah! so pretty! it stands out but is not overwhelming.

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  26. STARRApril 28, 2009 at 3:33 PM

    It's so pretty on you! How about an eye-makeup tutorial too? ;)

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  27. UnknownApril 28, 2009 at 3:42 PM

    it's darling, yuka. super cute little idea. it makes me want to wear it and then cover my fingers in those 25 cent plastic rings you get out of vending machines, hahaha. i adore it so much

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  28. MinaApril 28, 2009 at 3:58 PM

    this headband is amazing. i will definetly try to make one too. we will see if i'm as talented as u at DIYs.

    xoxo
    mina
    www.thefabulousgirlsguidetofashion.blogspot.com

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  29. this wheel's on fireApril 28, 2009 at 4:06 PM

    so cute! thanks for your comment & love the blog :)

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  30. AnonymousApril 28, 2009 at 4:07 PM

    cute! i love bejeweling :)
    http://xazddesign.com

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  31. The Sydney GirlApril 28, 2009 at 4:39 PM

    that headband is absolutely gorgeous!!!

    joelyne
    xxx
    www.thesydneygirl.blogspot.com

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  32. kelseApril 28, 2009 at 7:55 PM

    that's so freaking cute!!

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  33. Tekno love songApril 28, 2009 at 8:32 PM

    Oh my! Now I can make my own :] Thanks for the directions. I thought you bought it some place, but making it would save lots of money!

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  34. casual cutieApril 28, 2009 at 8:46 PM

    you look cute...

    hehehe...and you seems like an indian or gipsy girl...

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  35. thefatandskinnyonfashionApril 28, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    something else to take up my time. lol

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  36. GenevieveApril 29, 2009 at 1:16 AM

    The thin one is cute.

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  37. The Zsa Zsa ZsuApril 29, 2009 at 2:36 AM

    genius!

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  38. herecomesthesunApril 29, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    Oh you're so crafty! Awesome. Love the headband, you did a great job!

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  39. Clara CampeloApril 29, 2009 at 5:13 AM

    great!!

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  40. Hippie, hippie - milkshakeApril 29, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    beautiful girl!

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  41. crystalApril 29, 2009 at 11:24 AM

    Thanks for posting this, they look great!

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  42. Fashion CappuccinoApril 29, 2009 at 11:54 AM

    That is so gorgeous!! What a great idea! You look very pretty! I love your eye make up by the way! xxoxoxo

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  43. Hanh, Life-in-TravelApril 29, 2009 at 11:55 AM

    first time visiting your blog. nice blog!
    Hanh,
    www.life-in-travel.blogspot.com

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  44. Rebecca, A Clothes HorseApril 29, 2009 at 12:38 PM

    That's adorable! I love everything sparkly!

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  45. JessicaApril 29, 2009 at 7:13 PM

    that headband looks really great!! :)

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  46. ShayApril 30, 2009 at 12:01 AM

    those look so good on you! Well done.

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  47. SlanelleMay 1, 2009 at 7:06 AM

    i love the thin one, it looks really cute on you

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  48. FelicityMay 4, 2009 at 11:44 PM

    wow! this looks awesome!
    youv inspired me to make one!
    loving the bog btw :)

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  49. UnknownMay 31, 2009 at 3:59 AM

    haha, cute

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