Race events around the country are in full swing and the wedding invites have started to arrive. You’ve most of the outfit sorted but still looking for that finishing touch – a head piece. The more traditional will opt for a hat or even a fascinator but this season when it comes to head accessories, it’s all about the headband.

Everyone from GaGa to Gossip Girls are sporting headbands and they have filtered down to the highstreet with shops like topshop, A|Wear and Penneys all stocking a great selection. The only problem of course from buying one on the highstreet is that you run the risk of running into someone with the same piece at your event. Enter Sido hair accessories to the rescue. Sido was the head piece of choice championed by Danni Minogue on last season’s X Factor. These gorgeous headbands are handmade in Paris and come in a variety of styles from sequined to feathers and sit flush to the head.

Sido is stocked in new Ranelagh boutique, Bow & Pearl, a gorgeous pandora’s box of unique and affordable fashion labels and vintage finds which opened its doors this month. The best part about these fab headpieces is the price, ranging from €28 to €40.

Speaking of the races, here’s a peek at some of the style at Punchestown this week.