Etsy Adore is coming back with a bang! I have one of my favorite bloggy bff’s this week and she is debuting her brand new, amazing shop called Icing on the Hair. Tia has some of the prettiest hair accessories I’ve seen on Etsy and I’m pretty sure it’s going to be dangerous for my wallet. No joke. So check out what she has to say and see what pretty things Icing on the Hair has to offer!
Tell us a little about yourself and why you’re awesome.
My name is Tia, I’m a 28 year old hairstylist/writer/blogger/craftjunkie/musicnerd from San Diego. I have a husband, two cats, a Tiny dog, and a severe sarcasm problem. I like to make fun of myself on my blog and also fantasize about what it would be like if Edward Cullen was real. Someday I hope to have a pony, a house with two bathrooms, and world peace. In that order.
What made you decide to be a hair stylist? And then how did Icing on the Hair come about?
Both of my parents are hairstylists, so of course it was the VERY LAST thing I wanted to do when I was younger. However, after a couple years as a struggling waitress/college English/Art major, I decided to capitalize on the situation since I was doing my friends’ hair in my kitchen anyway. Now I love it. Making people feel better about themselves is the most rewarding job you can have.
Red velvet cupcakes are the best. Confirm/deny.
Absolutely 100% true. It’s the cream cheese frosting, dude. You CANNOT go wrong with cream cheese frosting.
What’s your favorite item in your shop?
Ahh that’s such a hard question! Everything I make, I ask myself “Would I wear this?” and if the answer isn’t a resounding “YES!”, I toss it. I think my favorite thing right now is probably the Flirty Headband. I love the little twangy feathers sticking out, and the sequins in the middle.
Name three of your favorite etsy shops!
First of all, this is impossible, because Etsy is a crazy awesome Alice-in-Wonderland-esque maze of extremely talented people and if I live to be 392 years old I don’t think I’ll ever be able to look at EVERYTHING, but these are three that I like a lot.
Lucky for everyone, Tia is going to be giving one lucky reader their choice of headband from her shop, Icing on the Hair!
To enter:
- Go to Icing on the Hair and take a look around the shop.
- Come back here and comment with the name or link to your favorite item.
- To get extra entries: blog or twitter about this contest and leave a link to it in a separate comment. (And don’t forget to follow me! @jamielovely)
- Anyone with a valid email address can enter. You don’t have to have a blog.
- The winners will be chosen using the integer generator on random.org and notified via email.
- Get your entries in by Thursday, January 14th at 11:59PM and you’re in!
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I’m loving the Sangria, Daiquiri and Bashful flower clips.
1 Comment by Kerri Anne on January 6, 2010 at 4:31 pm
Yay for Tia! Her shop is amazing!!
I love all the cute headbands and clips, but I have to say my favorite is the Jessica headband. NEEEEEED.
2 Comment by Mrs. Priss on January 6, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I love the Jessica Headband.
3 Comment by HilLesha on January 6, 2010 at 6:03 pm
The Black Widow Headband is so cute!
Thanks for the chance.
4 Comment by Eliane T. on January 6, 2010 at 6:11 pm
Totally all about the Jessica headband!
5 Comment by Sarah S. on January 6, 2010 at 6:22 pm
triple love the Jessica headband – http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37798428
MUST. HAVE.
6 Comment by thatShortChick on January 6, 2010 at 6:36 pm
OMG Tia these are SO CUTE! I love this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37798428 because I’m afraid that with my short hair, I can’t wear huge pieces, and this is funky AND little and adorable. AH. Love.
7 Comment by Doniree on January 6, 2010 at 7:08 pm
I love the Daiquiri Flower Clip. Great shop!
8 Comment by Melinda on January 6, 2010 at 7:15 pm
Awww, Tia’s items are gor-jas! That’s so exciting.. my fav is the Daiquiri Flower Clip. Perfect for vacation!
9 Comment by Julie Q on January 6, 2010 at 7:29 pm
TWEETED!
10 Comment by Doniree on January 6, 2010 at 7:55 pm
LOVE the jessica hairband. Absolutely adorable.
11 Comment by jenniferalaine on January 6, 2010 at 8:09 pm
My favorite is the Jessica headband. BTW I love Tia…hubs has his hand full on that one.
12 Comment by Megan on January 6, 2010 at 8:52 pm
Tia’s blog was the first blog I started reading! I am so glad she’s got an etsy store..so many cute things. I love the jessica headband…so functional for work or going out!
13 Comment by Amber on January 6, 2010 at 9:14 pm
I love Tia’s blog, and of course, Icing on the Hair. I think my favorites are the Jessica (and not just because my name is Jessica)
14 Comment by Jessica on January 6, 2010 at 9:24 pm
I would love the Tigerlily Flower Clip, thanks!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37802071
15 Comment by Angela Winesburg on January 6, 2010 at 9:33 pm
I am famous for my headbands, as you know, and I love the La Reine headband: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37796313
If I don’t win, I’ll definitely be placing a custom order… maybe even if I do win, I’ll be placing a custom order…
16 Comment by Jeanne on January 6, 2010 at 9:52 pm
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37794063
Thanks!!!!
17 Comment by Amanda Baird on January 6, 2010 at 10:24 pm
i have a long list of must have items – seriously, don’t know if i will be able to sleep until i place my order…but #1 is the eclipse headband. simply gorg!
18 Comment by LBN on January 6, 2010 at 10:51 pm
I love the jessica headband.
19 Comment by amy p on January 7, 2010 at 12:28 am
I like the
Minnie Headband
20 Comment by autie on January 7, 2010 at 12:57 am
I absolutely love the minnie headband!
21 Comment by Maxie on January 7, 2010 at 2:29 am
I love the Ladybug Headband!!
22 Comment by Nicole C. on January 7, 2010 at 6:37 am
I have three favorites:
The Pina Colada Hair Clip
The Daiquiri Hair Clip
The Margarita Hair Clip
I also love these as drinks.
If I had to choose though… DAIQUIRI wins. Because it’s pink and I want to wear a pink flower around town while it’s snowing. You know, putting a little spring into winter. And, I love pink, any excuse to wear it is a good one in my book.
23 Comment by Kallay on January 7, 2010 at 7:46 am
my favorite is the jessica handband!
24 Comment by amanda on January 7, 2010 at 7:49 am
my twitter message:
you need to enter this contest! http://jamieann.net/shops/2010/01/06/etsy-adore-icing-on-the-hair/ @jamielovely adorable headbands anyone?
Hooray for extra entries!
25 Comment by Kallay on January 7, 2010 at 7:50 am
I love Tia! And my favorite item is the bashful flower clip! Great giveaway and love your site!
26 Comment by Wendy @ A Southern Accent on January 7, 2010 at 7:58 am
I love the bashful flower clip. Super cute!!
27 Comment by Leanne on January 7, 2010 at 7:59 am
I love, love, love the Jessica Headband. I’ve got so many outfits that would be perfect to wear it with.
28 Comment by Anjie B. on January 7, 2010 at 8:54 am
i love tia and all these fun hair gems!
the taboo headband is my favorite! whether or not i win, im buying one of these asap!
29 Comment by brookem on January 7, 2010 at 9:08 am
Very cute stuff! I love the Jessica headband. Best of luck with the new shop, Tia!
30 Comment by Raichel on January 7, 2010 at 9:10 am
They’re all so cute, but I really want the Jessica headband.
31 Comment by hotpants™ on January 7, 2010 at 9:49 am
Oooo, love this! And such amazingly cute stuff she’s created. So hard to pick a favorite, but I think I’d go with the Taboo Headband: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37799365
32 Comment by MinD on January 7, 2010 at 9:54 am
And here’s a tweeeeeet: http://twitter.com/mskut/status/7482816240
33 Comment by MinD on January 7, 2010 at 9:56 am
The Jessica headband is sooo cute!
34 Comment by The Dumbest Smart Girl You Know on January 7, 2010 at 10:14 am
Wow, choosing only 1 is hard! I’m gonna have to go with the “Manhattan” headband! It’s so fun!
35 Comment by Ellie W. on January 7, 2010 at 10:21 am
My favorite is the Jessica headband!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37798428
36 Comment by Erin on January 7, 2010 at 10:31 am
I tweeted!
http://twitter.com/wondrwmn19/statuses/7484033159
37 Comment by Erin on January 7, 2010 at 10:37 am
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38 Pingback by One of My Favs & Her Etsy « Practically Sisters on January 7, 2010 at 11:01 am
I blogged about it! http://practicallysisters.wordpress.com/2010/01/07/one-of-my-favs-her-etsy/
39 Comment by Ellie W. on January 7, 2010 at 11:04 am
I love the Jessica headband! It’s so cute http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37798428
40 Comment by Jingle on January 7, 2010 at 11:45 am
I’ve been following Tia’s blog for a while now and I loooove her!
) And now these headbands are adorable!
41 Comment by Melanie on January 7, 2010 at 11:47 am
i love the black widow headband ! so cute
42 Comment by JJ on January 7, 2010 at 12:47 pm
My fave item is the Jessica headband! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37798428
It’s both playful & elegant
43 Comment by Que Banh on January 7, 2010 at 12:49 pm
I love the Sangria and the Pina Colada ones!!
44 Comment by Amanda Grace on January 7, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Even if I don’t win this one (http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37799365) I’m SO GOING TO BUY IT.
neeeeeeeeeeeed.
congrats Tia!
45 Comment by kiraa on January 7, 2010 at 1:56 pm
I love the black widow headband. Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
46 Comment by Monique Rizzo on January 7, 2010 at 2:05 pm
lovely!! my favorite is the jessica headband!!
47 Comment by Taryn on January 7, 2010 at 3:42 pm
I loved the Blush Flower Clip so much I bought it. And now I want MORE! This store is like crack for hair accessory addicts.
48 Comment by Toe on January 7, 2010 at 4:43 pm
Torn between The Jessica and The LadyBug Headbands. SO cute!
49 Comment by Aurora Zoe on January 7, 2010 at 5:30 pm
I love the Jessica Headband
50 Comment by Rebecca Peters on January 7, 2010 at 6:15 pm
my daughter loves pink, so the Regina hair clip pictured above would definitely suit her!
51 Comment by Michele Pineda on January 7, 2010 at 8:03 pm
twitter follower @micaela6955 and just tweeted http://twitter.com/micaela6955/status/7501543465
52 Comment by Michele Pineda on January 7, 2010 at 8:06 pm
The Daiquiri, Margarita and Pina Colada clips are adorable! I’m not sure how cute they’d look on me, but I’d be willing to try them out! Tia’s stuff is sooo cute!!!
53 Comment by Ms. Salti on January 7, 2010 at 10:39 pm
I love this website! I have never seen it before, but I will definitely be checking it out more often for cute new hair accessories! My favorite though, if I must say, is the eclipse headband! It is super cute and could go with both dressy and casual outfits : )
54 Comment by Lexie Allen on January 8, 2010 at 12:01 am
I’m absolutely in love with the Sangria flower clip. Tropical, lovely, and a little vintage all at once, with just enough bling.
55 Comment by Katherine on January 8, 2010 at 9:08 am
I LUV the Jessica Headband. So cute and a little goth, would love to win it. Great job Tia and thanks Jamie!
56 Comment by Shannon on January 8, 2010 at 9:16 am
http://todaysrandom.blogspot.com/2010/01/random-giveaway.html
See my giveaway post!
57 Comment by Shannon on January 8, 2010 at 9:19 am
I like the Flirty Headband: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37792942
58 Comment by Damla on January 8, 2010 at 9:31 am
I follow you and tweeted: http://twitter.com/sweepstakelover/status/7521929633
59 Comment by Damla on January 8, 2010 at 9:31 am
I like the Sangria Flower Clip
60 Comment by Tammy on January 8, 2010 at 12:12 pm
I like the Minnie Headband
61 Comment by Elizabeth J on January 8, 2010 at 1:12 pm
The Jessica headband. hands down the freaking cutest thing ever!
62 Comment by Beth on January 8, 2010 at 2:34 pm
I love the eclipse headband!
63 Comment by Arielle on January 8, 2010 at 2:58 pm
I LOVE the taboo headband! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37799365 … Super cute hair bands, thanks for featuring this awesome new etsy shop here! – Amy
64 Comment by Amy on January 8, 2010 at 4:06 pm
I also tweeted about it: http://twitter.com/AmyDenev/statuses/7534152804
65 Comment by Amy on January 8, 2010 at 4:08 pm
I love the purple haze flower.
66 Comment by Molly Capel on January 8, 2010 at 4:09 pm
I absolutely in every way love the Jessica Headband and would wear it alllll the time
67 Comment by Imena on January 8, 2010 at 4:51 pm
Love the black widow headband
68 Comment by owilde on January 8, 2010 at 7:41 pm
Blogged here.
69 Comment by owilde on January 8, 2010 at 7:44 pm
Love Tia and love the Jessica hairband! I think it’s really nice of you to give one away for free!
70 Comment by Priya on January 9, 2010 at 4:25 am
I’d love a http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37795860 Violet Headband!
Thanks for the awesome giveaway! 
71 Comment by Janice on January 9, 2010 at 5:34 am
Purple Haze Flower Clip is cool!
72 Comment by Lyudmila on January 9, 2010 at 8:30 am
I love the Sangria Flower Clip!
73 Comment by Tamara on January 9, 2010 at 8:34 am
Oh, I love bows, and this color combination is particularly impressed me … =)
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37796313
74 Comment by pti4ka on January 10, 2010 at 1:05 pm
Daiquiri Flower Clip is my fav! Gorgeous
75 Comment by kristi blackstone on January 10, 2010 at 11:44 pm
OMG, it was so hard to chose just one but I LOVE the Taboo headband. So cute!
Good luck with this new venture, Tia!
76 Comment by Erin on January 11, 2010 at 9:57 am
Oh, and I tweeted this giveaway.
http://twitter.com/MyWayThisTime/statuses/7633693572
77 Comment by Erin on January 11, 2010 at 9:58 am
i really like the daquiri flower clip!
78 Comment by heidi donahue on January 11, 2010 at 5:32 pm
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79 Pingback by Oh! How Lovely! { jamieann dot net } » Blog Archive » icing on the hair, a big huge thank you and delurking orders on January 12, 2010 at 5:02 am
Oh, it’s beautifull! Its summer in South Africa, and this lovely Margarita clip would be perfect to wear to sundowners!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37801040
80 Comment by Marina on January 12, 2010 at 5:50 am
I’m in love. The champagne flower clip is beautiful!
81 Comment by Jackie on January 12, 2010 at 5:53 am
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37802336
82 Comment by Anna M on January 12, 2010 at 11:24 am
I love, love, love the Jessica Headband!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37798428
83 Comment by Ashley on January 12, 2010 at 11:49 am
I’m sort of in love with the Minnie headband: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37794725
84 Comment by Alana on January 12, 2010 at 11:57 am
Chloe Headband! Soo beautiful
85 Comment by getpalmd on January 12, 2010 at 1:05 pm
I adore the Jessica Headband!! http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37798428
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
86 Comment by Lisa G. on January 12, 2010 at 4:34 pm
I’m following you on Twitter user lisalmg and Tweeted this giveaway. http://twitter.com/lisalmg/status/7685586097
lisalmg25 at gmail dot com
87 Comment by Lisa G. on January 12, 2010 at 4:37 pm
I love love love the bashful flower clip and the lady bug headband. So cute!
Thanks for the chance to win.
88 Comment by Valorie on January 12, 2010 at 7:44 pm
I would choose the eclipse headband
89 Comment by Heather B on January 12, 2010 at 7:46 pm
Here is my tweet: http://twitter.com/valoriesays/status/7692496597 and I’m totally following you (@valoriesays). Hooray! How often do you do these giveaways?
90 Comment by Valorie on January 12, 2010 at 7:52 pm
I like the Manhattan Headband
91 Comment by Becky on January 12, 2010 at 8:19 pm
I love the Pina Colada Flower Clip!
92 Comment by Mimi the kitten on January 12, 2010 at 10:15 pm
The Jessica headband is pretty cute!
93 Comment by Lori Z. on January 13, 2010 at 2:35 am
I like this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37798052
94 Comment by Erma on January 13, 2010 at 6:47 am
They are all really cute, but I think I like the Taboo headband the best!
95 Comment by Valeen Nielson on January 13, 2010 at 3:04 pm
Love the Minnie headband – http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37794725. It would be perfect for the Disney theme wedding we’re going to!
96 Comment by Angie O on January 14, 2010 at 12:48 am
I love the http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37799131
97 Comment by chastidy on January 14, 2010 at 1:53 am
I like this one: http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37794063
Thanks!
98 Comment by Sheila Hickmon on January 14, 2010 at 9:35 am
beautiful pieces, Tia,
well done!
i’m totally digging the manhattan, ladybug & flirty headbands.
so pretty!
99 Comment by jessica anderson on January 14, 2010 at 10:16 am
i like the La Reine Headband
100 Comment by kathy pease on January 14, 2010 at 11:24 am
Love the Eclipse Headband!
101 Comment by Heather M on January 14, 2010 at 11:44 am
i like the tigerlily flower clip!
102 Comment by Jennifer Jozwiak on January 14, 2010 at 1:56 pm
i really like the margarita flower clip
103 Comment by susan smoaks on January 14, 2010 at 2:11 pm
I really like the Pina Colada flower clip. very cute.
104 Comment by Alison on January 14, 2010 at 3:52 pm
So cute! I like the Black Widow headband
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37794063
105 Comment by Angie P on January 14, 2010 at 7:37 pm
follow and tweeted
http://twitter.com/xangiepx/status/7770168237
106 Comment by Angie P on January 14, 2010 at 7:40 pm
My favorite head band is the lady bug!
107 Comment by chelsey on January 14, 2010 at 7:55 pm
The La Reine Headband is my favorite.
108 Comment by Veronica Garrett on January 14, 2010 at 8:29 pm
The Black Widow Headband is adorable.
109 Comment by Melanie Dauterive on January 14, 2010 at 10:18 pm
I love the flirty headband
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37792942
110 Comment by Charlene Kuser on January 14, 2010 at 10:19 pm
Following on Twitter and Tweet:Swtlilchick
http://twitter.com/Swtlilchick/status/7775426793
111 Comment by Charlene Kuser on January 14, 2010 at 10:21 pm
Taboo Headband
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37799365
112 Comment by Gianna on January 14, 2010 at 10:28 pm
I like the ladybug headband!
113 Comment by blueviolet on January 14, 2010 at 10:33 pm
I love the Violet Headband!
http://www.etsy.com/view_listing.php?listing_id=37795860
114 Comment by Lily Kwan on January 14, 2010 at 11:17 pm