I am not embarassed to admit that the other day, in a fit of exasperation with wayward bangs getting into my eyes while sitting at my laptop, I grabbed a barrette that happened to be among the many other colorful things scattered around the floor. Amazingly, the barette held my wispy, flyaway hair that usually slips right out of clips. I didn't notice it then, as I was deep into the task at hand, but three days later, my sister asked me what I was doing wearing my niece's barette. Don't worry, I showered, but absentmindedly kept putting the barette back in my hair because it was so convenient.

While I probably wouldn't wear one of these Giddy Giddy barettes out to dinner dressed up in my latest find from 3.1 by Phillip Lim, they are totally cute for whom they were intended: babies and little girls. The clips are made from soft felt, are designed to hold baby fine hair, and most importantly, are safe because the snap clip is sewn inside. While flowers and fruits are cute, I love the designs with colorful animals.

Orders can be placed for the clips via email addresses on the Giddy Giddy website, or in select boutiques.