How to Dress Up a Boring Holiday Hairstyle

Loose buns are ultra-cool this season, but you don't want to look too undone at your holiday or New Year's Eve party this year. Dress up an updo or bun with a hair accessory. You can pick up cheap ones at just about any store in the hair section, but why not get creative & use your brooch from last season (when brooches were in)? Pin brooch onto a pony tail holder & then wrap around loose bun.

Other tips:
Attach brooch to an old fabric-covered barrette and clip the barrette on the side of a French twist or bun.
Take a long strand of pearls or any pretty bauble and wrap around updo. You can even braid these in for a super funky look.
Try a headband, but wear it right. Place band about 2 inches from the hairline, tilting it slightly forward. Let bangs hang out.