Top knot lovin'

Thursday, May 20, 2010
I love the look of top knots... messy chic! And these girls pull it off so well!
Top knot lovin'
Top knot lovin'
Top knot lovin'
Top knot lovin'
(click on photos for sources. last photo source unknown, so please comment if you know.)

Perfect for bad hair days... buns and ponytails, they cover up a multitude of sins!

My hair is so thick and long, when I wear it up high, it gives me a headache after a while :(

Looking at these hair pictures is so inspiring to try this on my own hair... and I need all the hair inspiration I can get because I'm trying to jazz up my hair a little bit. Anyone have good hairstyles for long hair?

P.S. I've been searching through the interwebs for this photo of 3 girls (models, I think) who are wearing top knots. If you know which photo I'm talking about (and it's source) please let me know!

31 comments on "Top knot lovin'"

Away with the fairy's on May 20, 2010 at 11:59 AM said...

Oh my word thankyou so much! ive been trying to do this all week and have needed some good sources to look at! you read my mind :)

http://illustratemypillowcase.blogspot.com/

Marthe on May 20, 2010 at 12:59 PM said...

I love top knots too! However, I have bangs, so I don't feel it looks as good as I want it to.. :)

My hair is heavy too, and so used to hang down it gets soo painful to take it down after a day in a knot!

Kristin Hjellegjerde on May 20, 2010 at 1:55 PM said...

& I who just cut my hair off....:)
Anyway, have a fab evening!

BARGAIN BEX on May 20, 2010 at 2:19 PM said...

if only my hair were even remotely long enough to try this trick. it's just so darn perfectly tousled and pretty.

Little Sparrow on May 20, 2010 at 2:22 PM said...

So pretty! How cute is that last girl?!

Sadly, no matter how many times I try to fool myself, I get those headaches too. Deary me!

xx

Trina S. on May 20, 2010 at 2:58 PM said...

When I worked as an Aesthetician, i wore my hair tossly on top and it did give me headaches but only after a few days in a row! Such a pretty look!

Trina
www.mommeville.com

Mich on May 20, 2010 at 3:20 PM said...

Here's a really good how to on the top knot - works perfectly!!

http://experienceparisienne.com/blog/ooh-la-la-how-to-get-a-perfectly-messy-bun/

Lara said...

LOVE this look. LOVE

April on May 20, 2010 at 3:33 PM said...

My hair is the texture that I can tie it in a knot and it'll stay just as it is. So I just do buns like this instead of carrying scrunchies all the time! It's super convenient.

The Drifter and the Gypsy on May 20, 2010 at 3:37 PM said...

@April: Wow, that's crazy! My hair is really heavy, so when I put it up I always have bobby pins and hair bands galore!

Teresa on May 20, 2010 at 5:41 PM said...

Buns are fun! I found these hair thingies that look like screws that you literally screw into your bun so it stays in place! It's pretty nifty specially since I can't really do a top knot. :)

lisaroy on May 20, 2010 at 5:58 PM said...

I love top knots! especially when they're messy and carefree - I need to loosen up more! : )

Mani on May 20, 2010 at 10:10 PM said...

top knots are so cute! i'd try it, if only my hair was long enough :/

Tonia on May 21, 2010 at 12:12 AM said...

one of my best friends always wears her hair in a messy top knot, and it always looks gorgeous on her!

Little Lost Treasures on May 21, 2010 at 2:16 AM said...

I suffer from the same thick-hair issue, can't wear it up for too long or I get a massive headache... Although I did cut it a bit sorter know so this minimizes the problem. When it was longer I loves to braid it in a loose braid for a soft and romantic look. another style you can try is a loose half ponytail, I love doing it with a bow hair clip!

Susanna-Cole on May 21, 2010 at 7:07 AM said...

Oh yes, my hair is down to my hips, so it's awfully hard to wrestle into any kind of up do, but I do love the top knot! (Though it does hurt a little, especially when I take it down at the end of the day, ouch!)

And oh, I think I know what photo you're talking about, or at least one with three girls with top knots, and I feel like I even had it saved, but I think it was on my old (frozen, as for the last few months) computer. I'll let you know if I turn it back up though!

Hope you've been well, dear! Haven't talked in forever!

xoxo,
S-C

The Drifter and the Gypsy on May 21, 2010 at 7:35 AM said...

@Susanna-Cole: Yes, long time, no talk! I hope you've been well too.

If you could find that picture, that would be so, so great :)

raspberry pancakes on May 21, 2010 at 9:06 AM said...

ah these buns are so perfect

www.raspberry-pancakes.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

Love it! The 3rd photo is of the model Jessica Stam.

The Drifter and the Gypsy on May 21, 2010 at 1:40 PM said...

@Anonymous: Yes, I know, but I was looking for the direct source of the picture. I can't seem to find out who took the photo!

kelly ann on May 22, 2010 at 1:02 AM said...

oh yes, i'm a fan. ;) i wear my hair like this quite often!

Jenna on May 22, 2010 at 10:19 PM said...

Oooooh geez. My horrible bun. It's just so easy to stick it up thar. I wished I looked as cute as Jessica Stam though. Instead, I look like a bird has been nesting in my head.


I'm sorry about the headaches, that is quite a tragedy. But low buns also make me joyous, you could try that =]

Anonymous on May 23, 2010 at 12:04 AM said...

i'm somewhat a flickr stalk, and newfound blog trotter, so recognised your first image straight away. its by Hollie Fernando, http://www.flickr.com/photos/holliefernando/4342145666/ a lovely photo in'it? I've got it as my screensaver =)

ciao anniee_21@hotmail.com

Anonymous on May 23, 2010 at 12:40 AM said...

Anonymous said...
i'm somewhat a flickr stalk, and newfound blog trotter, so recognised your first image straight away. its by Hollie Fernando, http://www.flickr.com/photos/holliefernando/4342145666/ a lovely photo in'it? I've got it as my screensaver =)

ciao anniee_21@hotmail.com

j-mapelle-nee on May 23, 2010 at 12:46 AM said...

Anonymous said...
i'm somewhat a flickr stalk, and newfound blog trotter, so recognised your first image straight away. its by Hollie Fernando, http://www.flickr.com/photos/holliefernando/4342145666/ a lovely photo in'it? I've got it as my screensaver =)

ciao anniee_21@hotmail.com

p.s sorry for multiple posts. I'm not usually display'd as 'anonymous' & trying to counteract that!! I was sure that my id would come up. So heres to the 3rd attempt =/

Anonymous said...

I have a top knot while reading this...funny.
I love it!
But try it with only a part of your hair and let the other part down. This is also a beautifull version and you will get no headache.
Ok, the look is a bit different, but also beautifull.

Carissa on May 23, 2010 at 9:29 AM said...

God. Buns! I always have a top know ;p

Carissa @ ScribbleBabbles

Mila on May 23, 2010 at 12:11 PM said...

i absolutely love this hairstyle, but when i do this with my hair it looks ridiculous, it's too thick i guess.

hope you're happy dear.

Mila
x.

CrowNology on May 23, 2010 at 1:14 PM said...

To Do Tonight. Supper with the "out" laws...
The last picture...Drawn by a fabulous illustrator...
http://www.cecilemancion.com/blog/mutine-496
You should see...
xo
Andrea

Anna on May 24, 2010 at 7:39 AM said...

I love the messy bun. It gets me through many a rough day (aka too tired to shower). the last photo is my fav.

- on May 24, 2010 at 1:07 PM said...

they are quite lovely.

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