You may recall that back in May, I told you about a Heartsy deal for Specifically Random, an artisan who makes adorable head coverings and hair bands. While Kelly is not Jewish nor specifically targeting the kisui rosh community, I instantly knew that her “babuskha style” head coverings would be perfect for me!
I quickly purchased the Heartsy voucher with the best intentions of ordering right away. Of course, I got busy with our summer activities and forgot about it. A few weeks ago, I got the sweetest email from Kelly, reminding me about my voucher. It had actually expired, but she said she would still honor it, if I wanted to place an order.
Well, of course I did! So I went to her store and picked out two fun head coverings, one with a funky vintage pattern and the other with a gorgeous faux eyelet in white – which I thought would be perfect for Rosh Hashana and Yom Kippur.
Four days later, I had my custom-made (she takes your measurements and will sew them exactly for your size) head coverings from Kelly and I was in LOVE.
So much so, that I emailed her later that day and asked if she would be interested in sponsoring a giveaway for my readers, because I knew you would love these as much as I do! Happily, she agreed – and I couldn’t have been more thrilled.
There are so many things that I love about these Specifically Random head coverings, but let me tell you about a few of them:
- Her fabrics are gorgeous and fun – there are lots of choices in the babushka style, but if you don’t see something that you think is perfect for you, she is happy to custom make you something from her vast collection of fabrics.
- Her head coverings are so well made – Imagine a pre-tied bandana, but with an opening at the bottom. She sews a fabric-covered elastic headband to the covering with the most perfect little (almost invisible!) stitches. My daughter is always tugging on my head coverings and there is no pulling or stretching whatsoever.
- There is plenty of fabric – The babushkas are 15″ from front to back, so when you pull out the fabric all the way, they more than cover the back of your head entirely. If you’d rather show some hair, you can just bunch of the fabric a bit in the back.
- The babushka style is very comfortable – As soon as I got my package, I put the vintage fabric one on and wore it all day (and got numerous compliments on it). I didn’t even feel it on me, which is really saying something, because I tend to get a headache by the end of the day from even wearing a beret.
- Whether or not you cover your hair, Kelly’s head bands, bandanas and babushkas are so cool and funky – that you are sure to love them. And she even makes children’s sized ones, which is perfect, since every time I wear mine, my two year old asks me to get her one in “blue and pint” (pink).
Kelly has offered to give one lucky KOAB reader a $30 gift certificate to her Specifically Random store – more than enough to cover two babushka style head coverings or head bands in the fabrics of your choice, plus free shipping.
Not only that, Kelly is offering a special promo code for all my readers, so you can save 15% on any purchases at Specifically Random. Just use the code KOAB15 at checkout.
To enter the giveaway:
- Leave a comment on this post telling me your favorite style of head covering (even if you never cover your hair – just tell me what you like on other people!)
If you would like more chances to win, you can leave up to two more comments:
- Go “like” Specifically Random on Facebook, and then tell me you’ve done so in a separate comment.
- Go “like” Kosher on a Budget on Facebook, then update your status to read: I just entered to win a $30 voucher to Specifically Random head coverings from Kosher on a Budget. You can too! https://kosheronabudget.com/?p=11953″ Then leave me a separate comment telling me you’ve done so.
Entries on this giveaway will be closed next Tuesday, August 30. The winner will be selected randomly and notified on Wednesday, August 31. If you can still enter, you can still win.
Do note that because this style is not fully closed in the back, it’s possible that some of your hair will be showing in the back. This isn’t an issue for me, but if you don’t show more than a tefach and/or have very long hair, these might not be the perfect match for you. Of course, you could always tie your hair up before putting on the babushka and then no one would be able to see.
Disclosure: Kelly from Specifically Random will provide the winner with a $30 gift certificate, good for two babushka style head coverings of your choice, plus free shipping. I have not been paid nor compensated in any way for this review. All opinions of her amazing head coverings are my own.
I usually wear an Israeli style tichel to cover my hair.
I like tichels and berets….
♥♥ (｡◕‿◕｡) ♥♥ THANK YOU… :)♥
I love the pre-tied bandanas and live in them 🙂
Thanks for an amazing blog that I enjoy every day!
I usually wear hats or berets
I “liked” Specifically Random on FB 🙂
Scarves really are the most comfortable, but sometimes wigs are a necessity here.
When I need a break from my wig I like berets and scarfs
I am a hardcore tichel queen…
Just liked Kelly on FB… and have liked her on Etsy for awhile… SOOOOOO excited about this giveaway!
And my status is changed. Of course, I love you on FB. 🙂
I liked Specifically Random on Facebook.
I also changed my status.
I followed the directions regarding “liking” and posting. I have moved around a lot and noticed my headcovering choice changes a bit with the state I live in. In Florida, a headband. In NYC, a hat…the bigger the better. Now living in MO I’m more into beaded coverings or small fascinator-type coverings. Great giveaway idea!
I love the decorative scarves the Muslim women wear! They are so beautiful but couldn’t wear one because I don’t want to leave the wrong impression!
I love berets and tichels.
I liked Specifically Random on Facebook.
I updated my status.
I’ve actually been loving one of the babushka headbands lately!
I usually wear pre-tied bandanas at home, but I would love to try this stle on top of my hat fall! Looks comfy and casual!
I’ve already “liked” both you and Kelly on FB.
I wear berets and scarves at home, and would love to try something new.
I usually wear Israeli Tichels!
I like regular square Israeli tichels.
I liked Specifically Random on FB
My favorite head covering is my baseball hat or a bandana.
I have already liked both KOAB and Specifically Random.
I ADORE Kelly’s headbands and own several (but there’s ALWAYS room for more)! Headbands are a must as I’m in the process of growing my hair out, and without a headband that doesn’t give me a headache, I would cut my hair off again in a heartbeat!
I’m already a fan of Specifically Random, and am a fan of your page as well. I also “shared” the post from Kelly’s page to my profile!
Oh, I have to pick a favorite? That is so hard.
I like colorful tichels tied in a bun. When I don’t want to bother too much, I have a stretchy brown tichel that makes me feel like I look normal. Last year I bought three cream-colored corderoy caps from a man who was selling them for a dollar at my work place. I love those caps. But I think that my favorite headcovering a black mesh cap that I wear backwards. It covers my eyebrows when I need it to; I can tuck my hair into it when I want to; and it matches my hair and every outfit.
While not yet in the market for head coverings, I aspire to wear tichels Israeli style. I currently wear head bands all of the time.
Just liked Specifically Randon on FB.
I have “liked” you for many, many months. I just updated my status. Yay!
I liked you on FB.
I like hats and nicely tied scarves.
Bandanas are my favorite and I’m excited to check these out because they are a bit dresser than the cowboy-style ones I have. I also wear headbands a lot with my fall. Thanks for introducing us to this great website!
I also liked Specifically Random on FB
I also shared the status update with my FB friends.
I don’t know my favorite style yet — I’m getting married soon and can’t wait to try these out, though! On others, I do love the bandana look, as well as small brimmed hats. 🙂
I just liked “Kosher on a budget” and share the status on facebook
And I also “liked” the group on FB. Thanks for the extra entries!
I usually wear pre-tied tichels. just so easy.
I just “liked” Specifically Random on FB!
I already “like” KOAB on FB and I just changed my status to tell everyone about this giveaway!
cute hats
In theory I like hats best, but I mostly actually wear scarves.
I’m a tichel person. I find hats hard because all my hair doesn’t like to fit-plus I don’t like the blocking of my vision caused by the brim.
I pretty much wear a shaitel when I’m out and about. I think I look more like a “person” with hair.
I posted your giveaway on facebook
I wear crocheted hats, headbands, and scarves that look like the babushka. I’m growing my hair out and if it gets in my eyes I get cranky, so I’m looking for a few great scarves.
I’m a snood girl, but I will think about trying these babushkas. Pre-tieds always fall off my head!
I like tichels.
My favorites are snoods made of fabric, but that changes on my mood and what I’m doing.
i always wear hats to shul and have a little collection. i would love to wear babushkas and tichels more regularly, but they never stay on well…probably because i don’t really know how to tie them.
I liked Specifically Random on Facebook. Funny – I must have seen them when they were on Heartsy and wanted to get one and didn’t…. so I hope I win! Thanks!
Hats only so far.
I liked Specifically Random and Kosher on a Budget both on Facebook! My Sister-in Law and I have been fans of Specifically Random for a while now. She is getting the Mustard yellow headbabnd as a gift for her birthday…Shhh, don’t tell her! I like to cover my head with a brown crochet headband or a tatted oval (I call it a headcovering). They both blend into my hair, without attracting too much attention, but also cover. Thanks!
pick me! i love israeli tichels!
I currently like wearing rectangular scarves tied up in the crown style.
Love my shabbas hats, but tichels are great too!
Liked on facebook!
When I cover my head, I usually wear a hat.
i like you on facebook and updated my status post about
specifically random
i liked specifically random on facebook
my favorite headcovering is a scarf. the babushkas look very comfortable
wearing an israeli tichel now ….liked specifically random on FB 🙂
I love my tichels and bandanas. I think I have almost every color. Head covering is extremely personal and everyone should make their own choice but these headbands looks awesome.
I wear hats at shul….Even though I don’t cover my head all the time, I do like wearing baseball caps!
I’m into berets right now… they seem to work best for me, but I’m willing to explore headbands.
I like Specifically Random on FB.
and I positively adore KOAB on FB. Status has been updated.
I always wear pre-tied headbands! That’s the most comfortable way I have found so far! I am always looking to find new and interesting ones!
I already liked KOAB on facebook!
I liked Specifically Random on facebook!
I love wide headbands, especially that pink one in the picture above!
I liked Specifically Random on Facebook.
I love wearing Israeli tichels and when I wear my fall headbands
I don’t currently cover my hair, but I would love to try the wide headbands featured above.
Hats, scarves, and occasional 3/4 length sheytel.
I like KOAB on FB
I “like” Specifically Random on facebook
My favorite hair covering right now is a beret I got from Target. It looks a little bit snood-like, and a bit trendy since I keep my bangs out. Most importantly it is super comfortable.
I like bandanas!
I usually wear Israeli tichels.
I like my tichels a lot, but also kosher bandanas, baseball hats, big hats… I wear them all, and I am blessedly inconsistent about it. : )
I usually wear a cap or small hat but would wear a whatever looks nice…
I “like” Specifically Random on facebook
I updated my status!
Hats and scarves!
I like large headbands.
I usually wear two head coverings: one with a little foam in the front for a “rise” and one bandana type.
i love the israeli style pretieds
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´*.¸.•´♥scarfs – tichels- berets- hats….I do them all!
Israeli tichels, berets, and pre-tieds are my favorites <3
I like KOAB on Facebook.
I’m a snood kind of woman
the style is not as important to me as funky colorful patterns!
I’m a tichel girl, but I do a bit of everything and am always looking for new options! *runs off to investigate the store more*
and i just like specifically random on fb.
I prefer tichels and pre-tied bandanas.
I liked Specifically random. I’m a tichel girl in the spring/summer but I bet when the weather cools down I will pull out my collection of berets (some of which I knitted myself!)
Love the wild and funky patterns, colors!!
I like berets and pretied bandanas
I already like KOAB on fb.
I like scarves, berets, hats, my wigs and I want to try this style now too!!!!!!!!!
I hate covering my hair to go into shul – I have this thing that makes me think that hats and head coverings are not good for people with glasses. I look at my friends and they all look so good in hats and tichels etc… but have not found anything that I like – especially in summer. In winter I can just about manage with a hat….
I like sheitels and my headband fall for going out of the house, tichels and pre-tieds for hanging out at home.
OK – I liked you and Specifically Random….
Hats…but they are always too big because my head is so small
Scarves are an everyday MUST for me!
I like how I look best in a wig, but bandannas and Israeli tichels are super comfortable, and if they are funky-looking enough, can look good, too…thanks for this giveaway!
I’m a headband person at home–and a big fancy hat person in shul.
Love pretty Israeli scarves. These look really fun.
I LIKE specifically random on FB
Posted the verbage, but can’t figure out how to Like KOAB on FB. I tried, though. Does that count?
I generally wear hats or a cap but I’ve been wanting to try some scarves/bandanna type coverings.
I liked Specifically Random on Facebook
Israeli style tichels if I had my way (the bigger, the better!)…living in the US now, I end up wearing a sheitel sometimes as well.
I like bandanas!
Just liked Specifically Random on Facebook.
I have recently started wearing these headband types and LOVE them. So comfortable!
My favorite style is the pre-tieds. They’re simple and quick to put on, and cover my hair during those bad hair days 😛 I don’t cover yet for religious reasons, but I will when I’m blessed with a husband!
I updated my status 🙂 (entry 2)
I liked Specifically Random too 🙂 (entry 3)
My favorite hair covering is a small hat which requires no fuss to put on. Although I do also wear tichels, pre-tied and an occasional wig.
i love to wear anything comfortable!! pretied bandannas and berets namely, but i love the look of tichels (if i could just get them to stop slipping!) I would love to try these out — hope i win!!
“specifically random” has been “liked” by me on facebook.
I liked your fb page and changed my status. That’s 2x in one week i’ve mentioned you on fb — ppl are gonna start wonderin if you’re paying me somethin 😉
I’M MORE OF THE COLORFUL TICHEL LOOK BUT, THESE DO LOOK CUTE..
I like the Israeli style knitted hats.
I like Specifically Random on Facebook.
I like your Facebook page and updated my status.