Topshop Red Zig Zag Trilby
August 7, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
If you don’t live in New York or the UK, then you probably haven’t experienced the craziness that is Topshop. Unfortunately the only store in the US is in Soho, but the good news is that Topshop now has a US website…so you can stop up on all of your Kate Moss for Topshop 80’s fashion just as easily as everyone else!
The trilby is one of the most popular styles for hats right now. It is quite similar to the fedora, but I usually notice that the brim is a little shorter and flatter on the trilby. There are lots …read more
End of Summer Hat Sale at Anthropologie
August 4, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
If you have been eyeing some of the adorable and colorful sun hats that I have been posting from Anthropologie this summer, then you will be excited to hear that many of them are now on sale! You’ve still got at least a full month of heat left and you will need to protect yourself from the sun.
The floppy crocheted straw hats are my favorite this summer, so I’ve picked a few of my favorites. This style will definitely be popular next summer as well so take advantage of the sale and stock up!
Fruit-Filled Hat $24.95 (reg. $38)
This is definitely …read more
Versatile Helen Kaminski Straw Hat
June 22, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
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I tried on every summer hat at Nordstrom last weekend and this Helen Kaminski straw hat was definitely my favorite. It is hand-crocheted in a soft straw material that is crushable, which makes it easy to roll up and pack into a suitcase and throw on when you arrive at the beach. It has a unique rollable brim that flips up for a cute look to wear when reading and socializing, but then the brim flips down to protect the face from sun damage.
I also enjoyed the noticeable lightness of this hat, which allows cool air to flow through the …read more
The Unisex Trilby Hat
June 15, 2009 by Kelli DesRochers
Filed under Accessories
Although historically associated with Orthodox Judaism or London in the 1900’s, today the trilby style hat is a very stylish accessory worn by both men and women. The trilby hat looks similar to the fedora with a narrow brim and an indented crown, but the trilby has a slightly narrower flat brim. Some could say that the trilby and fedora are interchangeable words for the exact same hat, but I’ve just discovered this new “trilby” and would like to try to make a distinction between the two! The trilby is becoming more recognizable in pop culture as it’s been seen …read more
Hats Off to Summer – Patricia Underwood Rochelle Floppy Hat
Protect those bare shoulders and deck out your ‘do with this oh-so-sweet floppy hat:
The Patricia Underwood Rochelle Floppy Hat is a white straw hat with an extra-wide brim and baby pink trim.
Fuschia stripes adorn this one for a romantic twist to the conventional straw topper, and this one’s ideal for days on the beach, Summer travels to the Caribbean, or any day you’re out for some fun in the sun.
Patricia Underwood Rochelle Floppy Hat: $625 available at Bergdorf Goodman




