Fabulous New York designer Lauren Moffatt has collaborated with The Skin Cancer Foundation to design a stylish and functional hat that will also protect your skin from the sun’s harmful rays.  Lauren Moffatt launched her first collection of vintage-chic pieces in 2000 and has been receiving recognition throughout the fashion world for her beautiful and wearable designs.  I love her colorful and comfortable cotton dresses with flattering shapes and unique patterns.
It’s great to see well-known designers work with organizations like The Skin Cancer Foundation to raise awareness of the importance of protecting your skin during the summer to avoid putting …read more

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

Last time I was in Hawaii I was looking everywhere for a casual straw fedora that I could wear on the beach and then wear while walking around town afterwards.  I love the floppy sun hat, but if you have a big one then it looks a little silly when you try to wear it to an after beach event.  The straw fedora is the perfect hat to wear over messy beach hair.  You can wear it to the beach and then pair it with a cute cover-up to go shopping or have dinner after your day at the beach.
I …read more

If you are one of those responsible skin-conscious women who never forgets to apply sunscreen, then you really need to know about the brand Physician Endorsed…they make the absolute perfect hat for a combination of fashion and healthy sun protection!
Physician Endorsed offers a selection of women’s sun hats that are constructed from a chemical-free cotton that provides sun protection of SPF 30.  The company was started by husband and wife team Elissa Margulies and Michael Ross to address the combination of the growing desire to protect skin from sun damage and to always look fashionable.  They have received the National …read more

Just like switching out sweaters and boots for tanks and sandals, I also like to switch out my accessories to those that have a fresh and light feel for summer.  You definitely don’t want to be mixing heavy accessories with summer fashions.  Here are my favorite accessories for this summer:

floral hair accessories – There are so many beautiful clips and headbands with fabric or synthetic floral elements this summer.  I love how they add a romantic feeling to any outfit.  There is a diversity of options from the tiniest subtle flower on the tip of a bobby pin to the …read more

I love the bright oranges, pinks, and purples in these floppy sun hats at Anthropologie.  The colors remind me of a beautiful sunset.  And the best news is that the prices are extremely affordable!
Sunflower Sunhat $48
This earthy crocheted sunhat is my favorite.  I love the breezy feel of the open stitches and the bright crocheted sunbursts in shades of purple, yellow, and orange.
Bright-On-Bright Hat $38
The name really says it all.  The beauty of this hat is in its vivid, almost neon, stripes of contrasting gold, coral, and periwinkle.  The brim is wide enough to ripple naturally as it hangs to …read more

I absolutely love the huge sun hats that are in style for this spring and summer.  It’s great that protecting your skin from the sun has finally become fashionable…function and style are together at last!  The hats come in many different fun shapes, sizes, and colors, so I expect that you will be seeing lots of posts about great sun hats in the following months from me.
The Wool Floppy Hat at American Apparel is a perfect choice for a stylish and affordable hat for the early spring months when some extra warmth might be appreciated.  I love the retro 60’s …read more

I love hats, but they really can be a challenging accessory to pull off gracefully.
Hats can be a great way to top off an outfit, keep you warm or keep you cool – and let’s not forget that they’re a long-term health benefit too.  Do you really want to hit 50 with skin cancer on your nose or ears?
Of course, there is a certain amount of skill involved in choosing a hat.  I do not recommend this hat:

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As a general rule for hats, the brim should not be wider than your shoulders, it should not be any taller than …read more

If you are looking for shoes, handbags and other summer accessories, whether as a gift for someone or for yourself, here are some fabulous suggestions from Barneys New York.

Oliver Peoples Skyla Sunglasses
Look stylish in these chic topaz frame sunglasses. Sunglasses not only protect your eyes from the sun, but are also glamorous fashion accessories. You can get these glasses right now for $420.

Marc Jacobs Sunhat
This sunhat is perfect for a glamour girl. It’s big, bold and fabulous. Whether you are spending the day at the beach, the park or shopping outdoors, this sunhat from Marc Jacobs is a terrific choice!

Christian …read more