Fall Trend: Bows

Bows are everywhere. Again. Marc by Marc Jacobs Spring 2010 was full of cutesy eye-popping bows. And while I'm not suggesting you wear a 1 meter gingham bow on your head, here's how to hit the trend without looking half your age.

Bows on clothes:
Brighten up drab old clothing with a bow! A boring old singlet can look super chic with a sophisticated bow along the neckline or waist. This is more appropriate for clothes that you won't work in, business clothes won't suit bows. Adding bows on beanies or scarves can freshen up your whole look. A boring black beret is eye-catching and sweet if you attach bow in a bright color, like yellow or pink. If you can't think of a color, match you bow to your lipstick!

Bows in your hair:
Are you looking for a young hairstyle for a night out? You can grab a small section of hair and tie it with a bow for an innocent yet fun look. Use short, thin ribbons to avoid looking like a child. For a softer look, buy a headband with a bow on it for that wide-eyed Alice in Wonderland look. Remember, bows don't have to look childish or young, a sleek flat bow on your headband looks sophisticated and serious. You can buy a Susan Daniel Velvet Lavender Headband with a bow for $44.00 - $53.00.

Bows on shoes:
You can't forget the classic ballet flat, perhaps the most important feature of this shoe is the bow! Without their center piece bow, ballet flats look boring and cheap. If you have boring canvas shoes or flats, liven it up with a bow. You can use any type of material, just tie it into a bow and glue or sew it onto your shoe. Sew it in the middle of the toe for the classic ballet flat look, sew it slightly off the center for a different look, or sew it onto the back of the shoe for a more discreet look. Ballet flats add a preppy feel to any outfit, and they're super comfortable!

Bow jewelery:
Bows don't strictly have to be made out of ribbon, try bow charms made out of silver or gold. Add a bow charm to your necklace, or bracelet. You can buy a subtly cute Juicy Couture bow pendant necklace for around $58. The best thing is, these bows can't possibly get tangled!

There's a fine line between getting a bow to look chic, and making yourself look like a girl's doll. One bow usually looks the best, more than one bow will help you look crazy. Bows aren't just for little girls, and woman at any age can wear a bow and make it work.