The rim with ears is a frivolous little thing that has won half the world. She is popular in different parts of the world with women of fashion of different ages. Let's try to figure out why this hair accessory is interesting.
Features
The bezel is a fashionable decoration for hairstyles. A variety of models of this accessory allows a modern woman to create a wide palette of images for different occasions: it can be a romantic, playful, daring, masquerade or even a solemn image, since some rim options are more reminiscent of diadem.
This accessory is a “distant relative” of such ornaments known since ancient times as a wreath or crown, and is an open hoop or semicircle with arches made of metal or plastic and decorated in various ways and materials. It has not only an aesthetic function, but also a practical purpose - it helps to shape and maintain the hairstyle.
Of particular popularity is currently a variety of jewelry such as a bezel with ears. The number of models of this accessory is also very large. All of them are united by one detail - decorative elements resembling the ears of animals.
Headbands with ears can be seen in the hairstyles of movie stars and popular singers, well-known designers and fashion houses offer their decoration options. Some famous people even made this accessory a recognizable part of their stage image.
In which cases are appropriate
This accessory can complement the evening outfit, adding a touch of playfulness to it, it can be part of a carnival image, costume for a theme party, or just serve to create a good mood - there are many options.
If we ask what this subspecies of hair accessories is called, we will find that only one kind of decoration has a separate name - this is a bezel with cat ears, which is in demand among fans of anime, especially those whose hobby is cosplay (costume game).
This bezel is called "some-ears" and is part of the costume to create an image of an anime character.
Neko is a cat in Japanese. Neko-ears can be attached to the head with hair pins, but the version with ears on the rim is very common. This accessory is often decorated with ribbons and bells.
Often a headband with ears is part of a children's costume for various matinees or theatrical performances in the home circle, kindergarten or school. This jewelry is also popular as an accessory for photo shoots, often in the pictures you can see such rims not only on children, but also on their parents.
The most common models
One of the most sought after models is the “cat ears” headbands. A cat is a symbol of grace and independence, and therefore it is not surprising that girls like this jewelry very much. Thin rims of golden metal, with ears that are decorated with inserts imitating precious stones and pearls, are in demand.
No less popular model is black with lace ears. Such gizmos help create a mischievous look for a photo or emphasize a cheerful mood if you plan to hold or attend a fun party in the shape of a kitten.
Lacy hare or cat ears are often made on a rim decorated with a veil. The accessory is black, less often white. It will be a great addition to an evening dress in a linen style.
Variants of this decoration are also used as an accessory for photo shoots, which are additionally decorated with miniature roses, sunflowers and other compositions of artificial flowers.
Some ears on the rim are made of faux fur and fabrics with pile. Such a detail will help recreate the image of a cat character from anime or manga.
Headbands with Mickey Mouse or Minnie Mouse ears really appeal to children. However, such an ornament can create the mood of a real holiday even for adults.
Other styles
A rim with ears is sometimes an indispensable part of a children's costume for dramatizing various fairy tales or plays. Many parents from time to time make or buy for their young children costumes of a bunny, wolf, bear, fox, squirrel, kid, frog or cockerel. Here such rims become necessary.
This is the most convenient way to attach the necessary elements to the head to complement the costume of the corresponding character. They can be made from a variety of materials of the horn and ears of a kid, dog ears or a cocks comb.
Often, adults themselves, in order to please their children, transform into children beloved by fairy or cartoon characters and put on, for example, headbands with monkey ears, squirrels, mice or dogs.
Decoration with ears is a great way to charge yourself and others with a positive mood and create an interesting and emotional image.
Depending on the type of ears and the material from which the accessory is made, the look can be humorous, mysterious, playful or mischievous.
The fox is another, besides the cat, a popular character among fans of anime and manga, therefore, decoration with fox ears is in demand among those who are fascinated by cosplay.
Materials
The variety of materials and elements from which the rims are made or decorated are extremely large. For ears used:
- Natural fur;
- Faux fur;
- Foam and fabric with a pile;
- Felt;
- Metal with various spraying; the metal contour of the ears is often decorated with various elements such as rhinestones;
- Wire. Wire ears are often made with rhinestones and beads. Inside the ears there is an openwork wire pattern;
- Lace. Lacy ears on a metal frame - one of the most common models;
- Feathers;
- Beadwork.
For additional decoration of the accessory are used:
- Rhinestones
- Imitations of precious stones or pearls;
- Beads;
- Flowers made of felt, foamiran, fabric, ribbons or paper;
- Sequins;
- Bows;
- Seashells. (Jewelery of such a plan with shells is the rarest option.)
Interesting images
An elegant decoration made of golden metal with rhinestones will be appropriate in combination with clothes of strict cut and dark shades - in this case, the image will not be too gloomy or official, the accessory will give the look a romantic look. The combination of such decoration with a light dress or blouse will create a truly delicate image.
Lace ears, with or without a veil, look very cute in an ensemble with an openwork dress / blouse that matches the color of the accessory. For an evening out, you can choose a dress in a linen style.
With this decoration, you can create an interesting look even if you wear a simple black knit dress. This is the case when black clothes do not seem too strict or sad option.
Often this accessory is combined with a black velvet or lace choker. In this case, it is enough if both decorations match in color, you can choose light clothes. And vice versa, you can pick up a light rim to a dark dress or another dress if you wear additional jewelry to match it, for example, cuff bracelets made of light fabric, lace or fur.
More options
The Minnie Mouse hair ornament will perfectly complement retro-style clothes: a boat-necked blouse and a large polka-dot skirt in midi length. The Minnie Mouse bezel is good as an addition to dark-colored leggings or tight-fitting jeans combined with a regular light t-shirt.
White lace ornament can be combined with light clothes in casual style.
A rim decorated with a variety of artificial flowers will be an appropriate bright detail, if clothes of gray shades are chosen, then the image will definitely not be boring.
If you wear strict black clothes, but do not want to look too gloomy, then choose the ears of tiger-leopard colors - they will create the necessary perky contrast to the rest of the frivolous wardrobe.
For different events
The rim can be a striking detail of the costume for a wide variety of holidays - this decoration is especially true for the New Year, hen party or birthday.
You can make sure in advance that the entire company that is going to celebrate this or that event has its hair accessories selected in accordance with the theme or in one style that matches the mood of the whole holiday.
There are many special holiday accessories, for example, luminous neon rims with ears, which are suitable for both children and adults.
A romantic and feminine image for a photo shoot will help to create a handmade bezel decorated with various flowers. Copyright items are always unique and inimitable, have a special flavor and will definitely not leave anyone indifferent. The choice of such accessories is currently very wide, which allows you to create a variety of images.