"Joy Resounding" $28 and "Night In Tunesia" $68

M.I.S.S. first gave you a glimpse of Bambako in March of this year and since it’s been a while, allow me to give you a quick refresher of this fun brand of headbands. Bambako is created by the crafty, Martha Stewart lovin’ Abigail Ricarte. She creates designs for your dome that embody all things pretty. Her use of satins, chiffons and grosgrain ribbon are complemented or contrasted by beautiful plumes, braid details, beading and bows.

"Oh Hey" $28 and "Holler" $48

For Fall/Winter 2009, Abigail played with texture and color, creating ultra femme statement pieces that Blair Waldorf would approve of.  Styles like “Night In Tunesia,” “Holler” and “Martha” are more bold in design while the daintier “Joy Resounding” or “Oh Hey” allow ladies who prefer to accessorize lightly to have a pop of color and couture, too.

Abigail’s goal was to appeal to every kind of girl; uptown, downtown, young yuppie to hipster. With the prices of the pieces ranging from $18 to $78, there’s no reason that goal can’t be reached. And given that each piece is hand crafted with care and creativity, it’s worth the price.

"Delight" $28, "Martha" $68 and "Honeysuckle" $38

In addition to having a new Fall/Winter collection and in support of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Bambako has a range of pink headbands in a variety of widths that feature ribbon rosettes, sheer chiffon gathers, and feathers. 100% of the proceeds go to Susan G. Komen for The Cure.

Bambako Headwear

Hippie headbands have been all the rage lately, undoubtedly thanks to the likes of Nicole Richie and Mischa Barton. Hell, even Kim Kardashian was spotted less than a week ago sporting some funky knotted headwear. But let’s face it… unless you’re a flower child (or happen to dress like one), pulling off a Woodstock-inspired head accessory can seem like you’re trying a little too hard. And to be quite honest, sometimes us ladies just want to look a little more glammed up.

Luckily for our heads (and wallets!) there’s Bambako head wear, a collection of unique and trend-setting headbands that are sure to add a punch of color or edginess to any drab outfit. With the amount of detailing that goes into each piece, you wouldn’t believe that the cost of many of the headbands hovers around the $15 mark. There’s a headband for every possible mood you could experience, whether that’s fun, flirty, daring, or even when you want to be dark and mysterious.

Bambako

If you’ve never been a girl who’s into feathers, don’t be so quick to dismiss Bambako. The feather detailing is subtle, never over-the-top. While most of the pieces are adorned with the avian detail, there are others that are decorated with other fabrics and accessories, such as the “Slap That Bass” headband, which features silk and satin ribbon in the shape of a flower.

It’s hard to believe that Bambako was created just last month, in February of ‘09, after designer (and avid Martha Stewart fan) Abigail Ricarte graduated from college. A woman of many talents, Ricarte also has her own music blog, complete with inspiring photography and quotes. Between her blog and design abilities, Ricarte has definitely secured herself a spot on the style scene. So next time you’re stalking celebrities via gossip blogs, be on the lookout for Ricarte’s designs – don’t make us say ‘we told you so.’

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