I cried when I saw The James – and clicked to find it was gone! Monrowe NYC is a black-owned headwear company that makes The James and when I happened upon it in midnight blue I knew I had to have it….but no haps because it was ‘out of stock’. I kept searching the site and found a great runner-up in the Johnny – and this one comes in winter white, so just-in-time for fall to rock with all of my sweaters
[show_shopthepost_widget id=”2952521″] I found my perfect winter head gear ~ a pretty knit metallic beanie (look for pics on Instagram as soon as I get it!). But I understand that what I love isn’t always loved by others so I provided other options. The style win is that you want something that will look cute, keep you warm, work for work and weekends, and that adds a touch of glow to your face….thus the metallic option! Which is your favorite?
After returning from some R&R in Cancun, I realized I am missing a key element in my beach vacay repertoire – stylish headwear! Yeah – I have the straw bendable fedora from Athleta but when you are moving between the beach and pool, and evenings out you’re going to want more options. Here are a few more selections I saw flapping around in the pool and, needless to say, I’ve added a baseball cap and headband to my mix! My choices
Gents- there are only four ways to keep your head warm for winter. We’ve chosen the best options whether you’re heading to the mountain for a weekend retreat, running to the metro to head to work, jumping in your car to scoop your ‘lovely’ for a night on the town, or in need of a weekend drink with the fellas. You can’t escape the cold (ahem…the polar vortex) so just look good while you’re in it. Chose one or some!
I saw. I oogled. I debated. I purchased. I’m happy…. This burgundy Alexa fedora is going to see more airtime than a little bit this fall…and I’m not the only one. Fashion insider, WhoWhatWear agrees!
I’m ready for the ‘big reveal’….indeed, I’ve been keeping a secret from most of you and I’m now ready to fess up – across the last couple of years, most of my hats have come from an online store called Hats in the Belfry. I’ve always had a love for hats but it was mostly baseball caps until recently. I now have a fairly robust collection of soft-sided caps, fedoras, straw hats, and trilbys. In fact, the hat that will
Karl Lagerfeld‘s Macy’s line has officially debuted! The limited edition line hits 235 Macy’s stores on August 31st and includes pieces ranging from only $50-$70! You can’t really say no to Legerfeld with that price! View the entire line here. It’s no surprise that Kate Middleton made Vanity Fair‘s International Best-Dressed list! The Duchess always looks well put-together and still manages to look incredibly chic even while grocery shopping herself! True royalty. Just because Fall is approaching soon, it doesn’t mean
Kentucky Derby is this weekend along with Mother’s Day, and neither occasion would be complete without a fabulous hat! Here are a few of our favorite sites to indulge your heady whimsy…. or simply to get a bit of inspiration: Leah C Pinkham Millinery Granville Millinery Louise Green
Kate Middleton Royal Wedding via Elle At last, the Prince and Princess have become one; and the long-awaited dress worn by Kate Middleton at her Royal Wedding was revealed this morning! Middleton chose Alexander McQueen because of “the beauty of its craftsmanship and its respect for traditional workmanship and the technical construction of clothing.” The dress and wedding were a tribute to all of the flowers of England (check out the lace detailing and the train hem; and the wedding
Every fashionista loves discovering what the latest in fashion is, where, and how to get it! Real-life shopping is not the only method – you are on the web looking at this after all! Take a look at FashionStake.com and Left of Trend. Both sites give you a unique social shopping experience you definitely want to be a part of! Nobody will judge you if you splurge on those wedges you’ve been eying for months now… but if you suddenly
See that white button-down in your closet? This is one of the most classic and versatile items of clothing that every fashionista should own! It is an excellent piece which can instantly be styled in various ways that you may have never tried – from dress pants to jeans or shorts to any kind of skirt or dress. Although there are a diverse number of ways to go about this item, many people tend to get stuck in the rut
It’s yours for only $15.75 now thru March 28th. It’s greart for the ladies to look stylish when the hair isn’t quite what it needs to be (we’ve all been there…..) and for the fellas to add a little flair to your standard blues! At Goorin Bros – flip-up fedora of woven paper straw with contrasting double grosgrain band (comes in black, brown and khaki)!
While these collaborations aren’t due into Target stores until Sunday, April 18th, some stores appear to have jumped the gun. But that’s not important nor is the point of this post — more importantly, these collabs mark two more notches in Target’s belt and pursuit to bring high-end fashion with low-end pricing. Cynthia Vincent: she is the designer behind Twelfth Street (2003). While Cynthia started designing clothes that became staples for the Ashley twins and the likes, she began designing shoes and recntly
Rod Keenan Sample Sale: his fedoras have adorned the heads of guys like Brad Pitt and Jamie Foxx. And now, Keenan’s unloading about 900 handmade toppers for up to 90% off. Summer’s just not summer without a trilby. 411: Rod Keenan hats • normally priced $300-$1200 now between $25 – $600 • sale runs thru the end of April • click above or email rodkeenanarchive@gmail.com with your style # and request!
Men’s spring trend number two is straw fedoras. Now wait…..not every man can wear (read: rock) a hat and, more specifically, a fedora! Well, this spring will see us expanding the true definition of a fedora in terms of fit and sizing so, it opens the door for more gentlemen to stylishly top their day and outfit with these easy and affordable accessories. Check out some of our favorites:
In 1834, Alessandro Guiseppe Borsalino was born – in 1856, he obtained a certificate to open a hat makers workshop — in 1857, he and brother Lazzaro started Borsalino Hats — in 1970, the film “Borsalino” was made which re-launched the popularity of the Borsalino brand — today, Borsalino hats are associated with unmistakable style, class and elegance. For this winter and into spring, a fedora is the mark of ‘throwback’ panache and style. you’ll find them all over but, consider
To top it off right, fall calls for a “proper” hat that can worn to work on a nippy day or rocked at a jazz club on Friday night. The runways haven’t been littered with them as they’re hard to pull off but, with a few reminders, just about anyone could make a hat look good and their outfit better! Keys to remember when wearing a hat: Ensure the width of the hat is bigger than your head otherwise, you’ll look like Lil
We all know about the baseball cap — which has gotten more airtime and video play than is appropriate. They are used to cover up bad hair days and receding hairlines, to complete outfits and ensure perfect matching, and to denote where you’re from or with whom you are affiliated.
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