Eugenia Kim’s special Urban Outfitters line called Eek! debuted with a small collection of hats and hair accessories at the end of July.  I posted Eugenia Kim Eek! for Urban Outfitters about some of the first pieces in this special collaboration.  I was just shopping online at Urban Outfitters and saw that there are new Eek! pieces available and the previously released styles are now on sale at very low prices: hats are $19.99 and hair accessories are only $9.99!
EEK! by Eugenia Kim Squirrel Tam $38
This is just the cutest and coziest tam ever!  Oversized fluffy tams are one of …read more

Last year the cloche was a still a little bit edgy so most designers only had black versions available, but this Fall get ready for tons of amazing variations on this vintage-inspired style.  I have my black wool cloche from Fall 08 and I am definitely ready to start scoping out all of the many creative new designs that are starting to emerge.
Fun and expressive accessories are going to be extremely popular this season because they allow you to be fashionable without splurging for an entire outfit.  The cloche is a great hat to wear to add a stylish edge …read more

Fashionable hats have become popular in the past few years as a functional and glamorous accessory that can add so much style to a Fall ensemble.  Fall hats are a little different from Winter hats because they don’t need to provide as much warmth, so they can be a little more fashion and a little less function.  Here are my picks for the top women’s hat trends for this fall:

decorated cloche – The cloche made a huge comeback last fall, so definitely expect to see this style out in full force.  The plain black cloche has already been done, so …read more

I was so excited to find out today that fabulous luxury hat designer Eugenia Kim has released a special lower priced line for Urban Outfitters called Eek!.  Eugenia Kim is one of the biggest names in the hat industry, so it’s amazing that this collaboration will feature hats and hair accessories for less than $50!
The designs are vintage-inspired, but incorporate subtle modern detailing with leather, chains, and animal print that will fit in perfectly with the rocker styles that are popular for Fall.
Eek! by Eugenia Kim Heart Cloche $48
Even though the cloche was a huge hit last Fall/Winter, it’s still …read more

I just discovered that all of my favorite summer hat styles are on sale at Urban Outfitters are on sale!  These hats are super cute and had great prices already…so now there’s even more motivation to try one.
Here are my favorites:
Straw Feather Cloche $20 (reg. $28)
Crochet Floppy $28 (reg. $38)
Ecote Straw Fedora $14.99 (reg. $34)

Obviously sales are pretty great.  The only consistent difficulty that I have with shopping sales is that any great style that I find is never available in my size.  In checking out the sales online recently, I just had a great realization: accessories on sale are the best because they usually come in just one size!  Hats and sunglasses are usually fairly generic in size (hats come in maybe two sizes at the most), so it’s a better chance that you will find what you are looking for.
Banana Republic is currently having a great accessories sale, with up to 50% …read more

If you are not usually comfortable wearing a hat, I think this summer you should go for it!  There are great opportunities to try out this versatile accessory with flattering designs for every outfit and style…and I promise that you don’t have to worry about looking silly.  Whether you are interested in a hat for function or fashion, there are some gorgeous options that satisfy both.  Here are my picks for the top hat styles for summer 2009…expect lots of follow-up posts with great designs in each category:

Floppy – the epitome of function and fashion.  The floppy sun hat is …read more

Last fall/winter I was absolutely obsessed with the cloche hat.  I don’t even usually wear hats, but the 1920’s flapper reference and flattering style was just too intriguing to pass up.  I love the more modern cloche hats that designers have been sending down the runway lately that are more structured than the vintage floppy style.  Angelina Jolie sported numerous gorgeous cloche hats in the movie “The Changeling” that I am very jealous of.
As the weather begins to warm up, I am happy to see the cloche make an appearance as a spring/summer hat this year as well!  The materials …read more

Sometimes it’s hard to find a dress hat that’s not over-the-top or overwhelming. If you’re looking for something a little calmer, try out this SS Cloche with Sequin Flowers from the Village Hat Shop. This charming cloche is completely made of sinamay straw, surrounded by a polyester hat band.
The crown measures about 4 inches in depth and the brim is around 3 inches in width. Along the right side of the hat are sequined flowers along with little glass beads. Additionally, there’s a satin sweatband with a drawstring to provide a  comfortable and customized fit.
You can wear this hat just …read more

I’m seriously celebrating spring’s approach. I’ve had it with cold weather. Let’s celebrate the coming warmer months with this pretty cloche! It gives me something to look forward to and it really is quite nice. This Silk Ribbon Cloche by Belfry Purple Ciosa is the right hat for someone who’s looking for something elegant, cute and light for the spring months.
This cloche brings forth style while keeping your pretty little head protected from the sun. The silk ribbon band surrounds a crown made of Bao straw and is accented by a brass buckle. Though this hat is super nice, you …read more