Combating Winter Hair Blahs
November 16, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
It’s getting colder and colder out, and beyond knowing I am flying out to another continent soon, seasonal depression is already rearing its ugly head.
What’s even worse is the season itself is terrible for our hair: Just one experience with hat hair will show you that.
But there’s always solutions. For instance, Ellin Lavar, a hot celebrity hair stylist, suggests we sew a satin sleep bonnet into our favorite wool hat. This will help maintain your hairstyle and protect your hair from the drying affects of the wool!
How awesome an idea is that??? Some other great tips from Ellin:
* Keep your …read more
Beautiful Sequins Accessories for Holiday
November 10, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
Beautiful sequins accessories are a great way to transform your favorite little black dress into a perfect outfit for a holiday party! Curations with Stefani Greenfield launches their holiday collection at midnight on Tuesday night and it runs all day on Wednesday, November 12 on HSN. The collection looks fabulous with lots of wintery velvet, rhinestones, sequins, and faux fur. “Sparkle and shine” is their theme for the holiday collection and I am loving it!
My favorite pieces from the holiday collection are soft sequins pieces that are affordable and come in a variety of colors so you can pair them …read more
Get Ready For Cloche Season
September 4, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
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
Snood Is The Must-Have Accessory for Fall
September 1, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories, Fall Style
As soon as the temperature starts to drop, you will start to see snoods popping up on every fashionable woman’s head and neck. A snood is a functional, elegant, and versatile accessory that works with different looks and changing weather. I must get my hands on one as soon as possible…
Missoni Rib-Knit Wool-Blend Snood $205
What is a snood? Traditionally, dating back to the 1860’s, a snood was a hairpiece that wrapped around the top of the head and under the hair to the nape of the neck. This circular wrap contained a netted or cloth sack that held the hair. …read more
Don’t Get Hat Hair: Wearing a Fedora
August 15, 2009 by Aly Walansky
Filed under Hair Care
If you haven’t noticed while out at brunch recently, more and more chic ladies are opting for the fedora.
And why not? It’s a classic fashion staple and looks hot with virtually ANYTHING…except…perhaps, your hair.
Take this luscious Rosette Bow Cloche from Nordstrom for instance.
Many fedoras have a slightly manly vibe to them – this one is more girlie – but still, you need to show your feminine side by styling your hair beneath it. (Rather than hiding/piling your hair like a lot of women may decide to do.)
This is essential in looking like a sexy woman in a hat, and …read more
Armani Exchange Black & White Fedora
July 28, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
A lot of fedoras look the pretty similar these days, so it’s exciting to find a unique take on the traditional hat design. This is a striking black and white fedora from Armani Exchange. The unique x-pattern of the basketweave is created with a constrasting black and white straw. It has a black grosgrain ribbon band and black edge. I think this hat has a lot of style!
Logo Straw Fedora $38
With the combination of light and dark colors, this is a great fedora for end of summer and transitioning into beginning of Fall. Since the …read more
Fun Hats for Your July Fourth Party
July 2, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
Fourth of July is one of the best holidays to spend outside. Summer is in full swing and it’s the absolute perfect time for barbecues and watching fireworks decorating the night sky. If you are, like most Americans, spending your Independence Day outdoors, then make sure to wear a festive hat that protects your skin and looks fashionable.
Here are some of my favorite summer floppy hats that would be perfect for Fourth of July in vibrant red, white, and blue:
Anthropologie Swirling Winds Hat $58
This bright red and white striped raffia hat with angled stripes is perfect for a patriotic beach …read more
Scarf hat
June 27, 2009 by Lisa Fogarty
Filed under Accessories
Is it a scarf? No. A bandana? Um, no. A hat? Close enough. This cool and colorful scarf hat from Etsy (Just $25) is made from vintage and hand-screen printed fabrics and is totally versatile. Check out all the vibrant colors and cute prints.
It has a tie at the back and you can wear it upside down, inside out, with a swimsuit, with a cute summer dress, with any easy breezy summer outfit, really.
Protect your face from the sun’s rays while perfecting your half surfer, half urban hipster look.
Images: Etsy
Sale on Summer Hats at Urban Outfitters
May 20, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
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)
Gorgeous Floppy Straw Hats
May 9, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
I really can’t get enough of the super floppy woven straw hats this summer. Not only is it practical because it protects your skin from sun damage, but it also just looks amazing! I love the vintage and luxurious look with the droopy edge flopping over one eye. This hat just transports you directly to the ocean! It looks great with tousled hair and a long strapless maxi dress.
Here are two of my favorites:
Bop Basics Toyo Braid Sun Hat $80 – Classic and simple with a thin white band.
Juicy Couture Straw Floppy Hat $95 – Also a classic shape, with …read more




