Lou and Lee
Monday, January 4th, 2010
They say imitation is the greatest form of flattery. If that’s the case, local designer and crafty lady Ann H. must be feelin’ some serious love. She’s the face and fingers behind adorable Lou and Lee headbands for kiddos—the same headbands that have generated a handful of spin-offs on crafty sites like Etsy. But just like a Louis V handbag or classic Frye boot (or Magnolia cupcake, while we’re at it), there’s nothing quite like the real thing.
Especially when the real thing is handmade and hand-stitched by a fashion-loving stylista. Ann’s signature designs are uniquely intricate and fashion-forward, always incorporating fabric rosettes, textured blossoms or vintage-inspired tattoos—and loads of sequins, on occasion. Attention to detail and creative genius come together to make a perfect look that can’t be replicated.
And that’s the kind of thing you can wrap your head around. Or wrap around your baby’s head.
{Band Together}
Lou and Lee headbands
www.etsy.com/shop/louandlee
There’s doing it yourself, and then there’s designing it yourself. Save your child from turning into a walking (or crawling) advertisement for a major chain and instead, turn to local company 
And….
Sometimes it’s all about going back to the basics. Your wardrobe demands pieces like cap-sleeve tees, boyfriend tees, cardis and camis that make layering a cozy, comfy affair—especially when jacket weather is part of the picture.
