Lock Party: Combs and Clips for Your Coiffure

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IF LAST SEASON belonged to the big bangle (and next year will be all about the bold necklace), then now is the heyday of the hairpiece. Whether feathered or frilled, such combs and clips bring elegance and whimsy to nights out.

"It's an easy little extra that helps quickly create a fun evening look," says Proper Topper owner Anna Fuhrman. "It's a little bit retro and a little bit nature-inspired."

Surely, a reason to get decked out before decking the halls.

» Flower Power
Make a major statement with a seriously sculptural comb ($60, Reiss, 1254 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-944-8566).

» Red Head
This bright poppy hair clip ($40, Proper Topper, 3213 P St. NW; 202-333-6200) looks especially dramatic with a little black dress. (Pictured above)

» Fine Plumage
Tuck this spray of inky feathers ($48, Proper Topper) into a ponytail or messy updo to elevate it to an evening look.

» A Bloom of One's Own
A small chiffon rosette ($9.50, J. Crew, 5335 Wisconsin Ave. NW; 202-537-3380) is understated yet oh-so-pretty.

» Pheasant Dreams
The naturally graphic pattern of this feathery clip ($40, Proper Topper) makes it fashiony but not overly precious.

» Bow Down
We imagine that Blair Waldorf from "Gossip Girl" would die for this sleek, chic black satin hairband ($12.50, Lou Lou, 7125 Bethesda Lane; 301-652-0048). (Pictured at right)