So do you suppose Hillary Clinton still wears headbands when she hangs around the house?

Remember Hillary of the headband years? So preppy - but it was hard to have a bad hair day.

On summery days like this, they do make some sense. (Either that or go short, but that's for another hot blog day...)

Associated Press photo

Thankfully head straps are back - slim and simple or wrapped in silk. A lunchtime stroll to the Old Port turned up hair ornaments that will turn heads and keep you cool.

Some favorites:

• Metallic pleated fabric and leather headbands, just in at Helene M., and France Luxe plastic headbands in super prints with a no-headache guarantee.

• Wide fabric headbands at Tavecchia that are just the ticket to jazz up that black and white outfit.

• Silk headbands with fabulous geometric designs and amazing colors at Bliss.

• Wide fabric headbands with an attached scarf on the back in everything from Pucci-like prints to polka dots at Spoil Me Rotten.

And don't forget scarves, so chic on runways and L.A. ladies. Add your big shades and you'll stand out in the crowd. If you're ready to try the style without a huge investment, check out local consignment shops. I found some fabulous scarves at Second Time Around, the new shop on Fore Street.

A couple of bobby pins will help keep head scarves in place. Another trick: wear a stretchy headband underneath and pin the scarf to that.

Wide metallic pleated headbands at Helene M. ($38)

Metallic leather headbands at Helene M. ($42)

France Luxe headbands at Helene M. ($35.56 for wide, $36 for links)

Print headbands at Tavecchia ($20)

Silk headbands at Bliss ($35)

Scarf-wrap headband at Spoil Me Rotten ($9.95)

What's she wearing?

Chantal Young makes summer casual look so easy... She paired Rock and Republic crop jeans with a Trina Turk white shirt and knotted a Splendid pale yellow sweater. Her bag is by Trina Turk and her Michael Kors shoes have a cork sole. She's wearing Armani shades from Optical Expressions.

Have you gone short?

I've you've taken the leap and cut off your locks, I'd love to hear your short-hair experience! Email me at anemitz@pressherald.com.

Need a personal shopper?

Don't we all... The next best thing is our panel of Old Port boutique fashionistas, who are ready to help answer your questions or find what you need. All you need to do is ask!

Question of the day

What's your favorite pedicure polish color this summer? Share the wealth!

Coming soon... The pedicure predicament and the Fourth with fashion.

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