Sugar and Spice and Everything Nice… Hair Bows

Geist resident Lori Cushman poses with some of her hair bows available through LilliPearl.com.

Don’t let names like the “Madison” or “Charleston” fool you; they are neither cities nor famous hotels. They are none other than hair bows.

Sisters Lori Cushman and Jennifer Cox are definitely not lacking in inspired creativity when it comes to their high-quality hair accessories. Not only are they affordable, but so adorable. On a family vacation, the sisters were trying to find some matching bows for their daughters’ outfits. Sure, you can buy bands and bows anywhere, but most don’t have the certain “wow” factor that girls want.

With this in mind, Lori and Jennifer decided to take a trip to the ribbon store. Sixty-five bows later, Lori returned to Indiana and “Lilli Pearl” was born. Lori goes on to explain that “Lilli Pearl” was named after her 6-year-old niece. The teacher in her knew that no child should be left behind, therefore, each child has a product line named after them.

The “Madison” is their sequins style of hair bows; the “Emma Bands” are their boutique style of non-slip headbands; “Annie” is their boutique style bows; and “Julia” is their flowers with the “Charleston” bow.

While the sisters have descended from a creative family, they also bring to the table their knowledge of crafts and business savvy. Lori is a teacher at Geist Elementary, where she won “2010 Teacher of the Year.” Jennifer has a law degree, but is currently a stay at home mother. With the support of their family, the sisters were up and running with a girly, chic hair accessory boutique in no time at all.

Why Lilli Pearl bows? The better question is why not? They bring to the table product pride and time consuming quality as they are hands on with their custom made bows and head bands. An added goal was to provide unique products at amazing prices.

If you want it, chances are they have it. Check out their “spirit” bows for a school team, holiday bows, items to match school uniforms, and much more. Another plus is every hair band is lined in velvet for comfort and are non-slip. There’s nothing worse than a bow that won’t stay in place.

“There are bows for girls of any age ranging from mini bows to large bows. Good for cheerleaders or just for fun,” Lori explained. “Flowers are the biggest hit for newborns and we attach them to a crochet headband – simply adorable. Teens also wear them on a side ponytail or a shirt.” I’m expecting my first child, a girl, and believe me, I intend on buying several of the flower head bands. They are absolutely delightful.

With football season just around the corner, don’t forget they offer seasonal hair wear such as a Colts Sparkle Blue Band or a Football Ribbon and Flowers Bow, checkers for race season, and over 300 colors of ribbons to customize any holiday theme.

Their creativity doesn’t stop at creating hair bows. Lori and Jennifer added, “We also donate crochet bands and flowers for little girls who may not have a lot of hair because of chemo treatment, but they still want to look girly!” Isn’t that the truth! Their business motto is, “The girlier the better!” and that couldn’t be any more accurate!

For more information go to www.lillipearl.com or check them out on their Facebook page, Lilli Pearl.