I sported a messy bun all summer, grateful for the reprieve from battling the humidity, but thought I’d go back to daily blowouts once fall rolled around. Turns out, I can’t live without the top knot. They’re not only good in a bad hair day pinch but give my office-appropriate attire a more boho-chic vibe. The messier the bun, the cooler the look.

Filed Under: fall beauty essentials, hair trends 2012, messy bun, top knot