HATS ARE BACK
Hats are one of my favorite accessories. From a practical perspective, I like to shield my face from the sun whenever possible, so wearing a hat not only looks stylish, but also has the added bonus of protecting my face from harmful UV rays. I also think they are a fast and easy way to make a basic outfit a bit cooler, without exerting too much effort. There, I said it. I wear them when I’m feeling lazy and just can’t be bothered to think about being stylish. Don’t we all have days like that?
I purchased this hat at Barney’s of New York in Las Vegas last Fall for a holiday my daughter and I were taking to Japan. At $250, I considered it an investment and even splurged on a hat box to transport it in. Does anyone carry hats boxes anymore? Yes. I do. I felt silly taking it as my carry on, but you know what, I wore it practically every day because it spiced up a rather ordinary travel wardrobe.
Although this hat was rather pricey, there are plenty of inexpensive, stylish options to be found if you know where to look. I was invited to a hat party a few months ago and went on a last minute shopping spree for the event. My search for the right hat ended at Target where I discovered a big, floppy, dramatic black hat for a very reasonable $19.00. An exciting find and a great addition to my wardrobe.
I also recently purchased a few hats from Topshop for $25 each and also came across some other bargain options at Zara, H&M and Forever 21. If you seek, you shall find.
Hat: Barney’s of New York
Cardigan: Alice + Olivia
Tank: Donna Karan
Pants: Helmut Lang
Boots: Steve Madden
Belt: Saks Fifth Avenue
Sunglasses: Rayban
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Hat’s are my go too, always… I must be one of the only women in Santa Fe, that wears hat’s just for the style of it, most were the ugly hats they hike in…. love HATS…..
Boots are great!