I purchased this at a Love Tiara outlet sale. I believe the reason was discoloration on the back, but I'm not sure where... I only wore it for about an hour. The shape is quite flexible. There are holes on both ends where you can insert pins. Please refrain from purchasing if you are sensitive to imperfections, as this is a used item. I will ship it with the Love Tiara box. #headpiece #lovetiara