Monday, August 22, 2011

Going From Plain to Cute

I've been kind of obsessed with wearing hats lately.
In my efforts to keep the wonderful European lifestyle of walking everywhere,
everyday I've been walking a roundtrip of 4 miles to the grocery store in 90+ degree weather.
My hat is saving my skin from serious damage and aging.
And I think it makes any outfit go from "blah" to "oh, that's cute!"


I might be known as the hat lady but that's okay with me.
In fact, anytime I see someone in a hat I feel like we're in this special hat club.
There is a mutual understanding of coolness and hat hair that bonds us.

Have you been sporting a hat this summer?
photos by Mr. Branflake

34 comments:

Sophie Delphis said...

A bit - I used to wear hats far more often. But I think the fact that I have to wear them 6 months out of the year because of the cold makes me want some freedom from head coverings.

Fashion, Art and other fancies said...

I adore hats. Have quite a collection. They are ideal for roaming about in summer. xx

Spangle said...

I love hats and am pleased to say that nearly all hats suit me. They're not only good for keeping the sun off my face, but great for hiding a bad hair day!

Diana Mieczan said...

That hat is fantastic and it looks so beautiful on you, darling. Have a great start to the week. Muah

jillian :: cornflake dreams. said...

i love that hat!! so cute. xoxo jillian:: cornflake dreams

Cara said...

I think I wore my fedora once this summer- maybe I will wear it again this week..

Lilac and Grey

Brandi {not your average ordinary} said...

The hat looks so cute on you! Sadly, I don't really have a summer hat. It takes some time usually for me to find one that fits well (most are a bit too small for me). But I'll be in NYC today -- maybe I'll go to a real hat store and find a perfect summer piece.

Karena said...

I do and I love them, not all of the time but they are very fun, and a must for the sun!

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

Karena said...

I do and I love them, not all of the time but they are very fun, and a must for the sun!

xoxo
Karena

Art by Karena

Lillian (Unstitched.) said...

I adore hats, but never wear them as often as I like! I'm going to start wearing hats more - for real. You look so cute here :)

kimbirdy said...

that hat is adorable on you!! i love hats, but i always feel so much hotter in them, even the ones with lots of holes. still, if they work with an outfit i chalk it up to just another womanly sacrifice for the sake of good fashion. :)

ilene @ muchloveilly said...

i have def worn hats this summer - and i plan to keep wearing some of them through fall, esp. the fedora.

and you my dear, are soooo cute!

Sandy a la Mode said...

i LOVE hats!!! and you are ADORABLE sweetie!!!

Erin {pughs' news} said...

Nothing wrong with being the hat lady! It suits you :)

ag. said...

Those are SUCH adorable photos! I absolutely love hats but don't wear them enough.

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S and O said...

Your hat is so cute!
And so is that dress :)
Wow that sounds like a lot of walking!
xoxo
Olivia

Kristin said...

That hat looks adorable on you!

Erika @ ~TiptoeButterfly~ said...

i have SO many hats - but NEVER ever wear - i'm a sun worshiper - i know it only means TROUBLE when i get older - but heck, i live once and it's gonna be TAN in the summer!!!

*kiss kiss*
Erika
~Tiptoe Butterfly~

stephanie and sean said...

ooo la la! i once had a roommate who wore these super chic 20's themed hats ... she also wore gloves ... and I don't think she owned a pair of pants. basically i think she was born in the wrong generation ... but her hats were super cute, as is yours :)

Jill said...

Yes! I'm totally hat-obsessed! My post today is titled "Mad Hatter." You look lovely.

la petite coquine said...

I love a good hat-what's better than youthful skin and a divine accessory? I say nothin'!

drollgirl said...

nope, i have not. although i have one ready to go if the mood strikes me!

but somehow i know i won't look as good in it as you do in yours!

Em-Jae said...

Yes! Love the fedora!

I nominate you to plan a Sacramento bloggers meet-up! :] We should all get together before the weather turns cold!

Jayne said...

You look really great in a hat! Seriously. It's a good look for you and I am honest about these things. :)

Debby said...

You are so cute! Wish I could pull off hats! Four miles a day? That's awesome! xo

Krysten @ After 'I Do' said...

Adorable! I like!

The Blonde Duck said...

Can we wear hats at a pancake party?

erin.marie said...

What a great hat! i have totally been loving hats this summer. They can add so much to an outfit.

Erin
www.simplyjustlovelyblog.com

Caitlin said...

Oh my gosh you are adorable! You could totally pull off short hair.

Diya said...

I love hats but I hate their fit on my head/hair!!! I love how it looks in fashion photographs and on other people but the few times I've tried to wear them, Tim looks at me funny and I feel funny.

Anyway you look gorgeous in your hat and I love how cute the pictures are!!! I can't believe you're voluntarily walking in 90 degree weather since I HAVE to do that for research/classes and I hate it! then again it's more like 108 here than 90 but still.

Girl about town.... said...

I love hats! Especially straw trilby's in the summer! Love that your thriving in typical european culture!

I live in the middle of a city and walk everywhere, only using transport as a matter of urgency. I'm sure you understand when I say how healthy walking is, both physically and mentally! However, we don't really have 90 degree heat here in England!

Girl about Town XxX

Mighty Burns said...

you are too cute! i really wish I could wear hats!

Oana Roxana said...

I have two summer hats and one for fall. I always wear them with pleasure. Yours looks nice and you're kind of lucky. Not many people can look good wearing one.
Greets!