Perhaps Bobby Trendy missed the memo for red carpet head wear guidelines?

Or was he trying to out-gaga Lady Gaga?

In any case, his… hat?  Hair accessory?  Head wear?  Is a lesson in how not to do red carpet hats…

image: Zuma Press

There are so many lovely choices out there for formal hats, headbands and fascinators.  Just because one celebrity has gone to the extreme, doesn’t mean you need to be intimidated by the thought of trying out something new for a holiday party.

Let’s just avoid that particular hat though…

image: Feather Brain

This lined peacock feather headband pairs the ease of a headband with the charming 20s feel of a fascinator.

image: Forever 21

Forever 21’s demure veil headband is made with a lady-like dotted mesh cap and accented with sheer ribbon and irridescent feathers.

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This sequin and lace accented fedora by Eugenia Kim would make a great accent for a less-formal and more party! kind of evening.

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Regrettable Headwear on the AMA Red Carpet

Each vintage-inspired hat in the Bijou Van Ness collection is handmade by Dudukgian in her Hollywood studio.  The designs are unique, feminine, and bold.  The woman who wears a Bijou Van Ness hat is definitely confident and fashionable with a creative style!

Bijou Van Ness Leaf $275

Out of the collection of unique and beautiful pieces in the Bijou Van Leaf collection, this Leaf hat really stood out to me.  I love the way it is styled in this image with the placement on the side of the hide.  It’s a gorgeous piece with silk satin and Swarofski crystals.  I would love to wear this!

Bijou Van Ness Au Revoir Monsieur $275

Vintage-inspired veiled hats are fashionable right now and look amazing dressed up or down.  I love the chenille dot veiling!  This would definitely be the perfect hat to pair with your standard LBD for a formal event.

Bijou Van Ness Riviera $275

What an adorable little hat!  This tiny round plate piece that sits on the side of the head is handmade with a great pairing of fabrics: black and white seersucker and red silk satin.  A tiny freshwater pearl sits in the center of the red rosette.  How lovely!

Bijou Van Ness Not-So-Secret Garden $150

For the truly fashion forward woman looking to make a statement, Bijou Van Ness truly shows its originality with the Not-S0-Secret Garden veiled hat.  The birdcage wire veil in bright blue has three large blooms.  This piece is also available in all white, which would be an amazing interpretation of the traditional wedding veil.

You can currently purchase a few Bijou Van Ness styles online at Feng Junk.  On November 27 the website Bijou Van Ness will launch and on December 15 a selection of styles will be available at the Jennifer Kaufman store in Beverly Hills, CA.

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A Unique Hat for Your Little Black Dress

She chose to sport a classic “cloche” hat, which was originally based on the shape of a flower pot!  Luckily, the design doesn’t look like something you should turn over and plant flowers inside – it’s actually a very flattering shape and easy for most women to pull off.

image: Zuma Press

Cloche hats are great for cooler weather and you can find them in a rainbow of colors and styles.  If you’d prefer to rock Kelly’s black hat, I’ve found two stylish options:

image: Anthropologie

The “Ring & Peal” cloche hat from Anthropologie is made from black wool felt and features a feminine bow on one side.

image: Nordstrom

This wool felt cloche is from Nordstrom with a buckle detail, and it’s also available in eggplant and charcoal wool felt.

This cloche hat isn’t black, but it was too charming to not include:

image: Etsy

Bonnie’s Knitting is an Etsy seller who creates new hats using vintage wool and embellishments.  This particular hat was made using wool herringbone fabric from the 1920s, accented with a vintage wooden buckle.

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Cute Cloche Hats and Kelly Osbourne

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Rumor has it though, if we keep our head warm, the rest of us will follow, and for that reason, hats are the must have accessory for the fall and winter months.

But, we all have been there: Hats may keep our heads warm, but they can be very unflattering to our hair. And, as people may see us in our hats – or when we take the hats off, and in that case, we’d like it look, well, good.

We consulted with celebrity hairstylist, Philip Pelusi, and he gave me some great tips on how to make your hair look fab in some of the most popular hats of the season.

Fedora
Contrast the angles of the hat with loose feminine waves.
Why This Works: This type of hat has very sharp “menswear” angles. This is off-set by the softer hairstyle.

How To Achieve This Look: This type of hair style works best on medium to longer length hair. If hair has a natural wave, simply apply a curl enhancing products like P2 by Philip Pelusi ReCurl to boost waves and BeachComber to add texture and let hair dry or dry with a diffuser attachment on your blow dyer. If hair is straight, use a big barrel curling iron to add curls, some facing towards and some facing away from the face.

Beret
Tuck the hair back into a side pony so that soft strands peek out.
Why This Works: A side swept ponytail is a perfect way to wear your hair under a beret. The beret has a French romantic look and this feminine ponytail really compliments that. Tuck the hair back into a side pony so that soft strands peek out.
How To Achieve This Look: This look works best with straight or smooth hair. Create a side part and use a bore bristle paddle brush and a hair smoothing product like Tela Beauty Organics Encore and brush into a low side ponytail at the nape on the opposite side of the part. When secured over your pony, the back of your beret should slouch to the opposite side of the ponytail.

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Avoiding Winter Hat Hair

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EEK! by Eugenia Kim Squirrel Tam $38

This is just the cutest and coziest tam ever!  Oversized fluffy tams are one of my favorite hats styles for Fall, and I love the large scale whimsical pattern.

Image: Urban Outfitters

EEK! by Eugenia Kim Bow Beanie $38

This super soft large knit beanie comes in red, navy, or charcoal.  It has a puffy knit bow that can be worn on the side of the head.

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EEK! by Eugenia Kim Metallic Starburst Cloche $38

The cloche is still stylish this year, and there are lots of fun variations on the simple black cloche.  This one has a unique metallic starburst detail attached to a leather band.

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More Eek! By Eugenia Kim Styles

Some of the designers from Paris Fashion Week are certainly proving that!

Check out some of these extreme, um – hats?  Headwear?  Sculpture?  Gardening experiments? from the Spring & Summer 2010 collections:

How many of us played with pots, pans and collanders as kids?  I bet you’ve got a photo stashed away somewhere with a strainer on your head, right?

Do we want to wear them as adults too?

Hat by South Korean designer Lie Sang Bong.

I have to admit, I have a peculiar requirements for hats.

I need to be able to see when I wear them…

Also by Lie Sang Bong.

I’m not quite sure if this one reminds me more of those little paper frills that used to be placed on roasts, or of a giant party decoration:

By Hiroko Koshino.

I love floral accents on hats, and let’s face it – feathers have been used on hats for centuries:

This creation from Bernard Willhem takes it to a whole other level though…

images: Zuma Press

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Wacky Headwear from Paris Fashion Week

I love the short-brimmed styles that fit close and low and look like a cross between a cloche and a newsboy.  Shes uses vintage-looking wood buttons and elastic linings that provide a comfortable snug fit.  These hats will be fabulous this Fall with a casual style.

Image: Piper and Paisley

The Ruby $45

I love the huge bow that wraps around the side of this design that looks great sitting low like a cloche.  The fabric is a stretch wool brocade, which looks great for Fall.

Image: Piper and Paisley

The Gillian with Cutaway Brim Detail in Charcoal Wool $45

Jen updates her classic Gillian style with a unique cutaway detail at the edge of just one side of the brim creating a unique asymmetrical look.  The charcoal wool pairs well with the large wood button.

Image: Piper and Paisley

The Juniper in Brown Jersey $50

There is gorgeous gathered detailing on the side of this unique design.  The outside material is wool, but the inside lining is a stretchy jersey so the hat still fits snugly and comfortably.

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Piper & Paisley Handmade Hats

• 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 this fall there will be lots of creative embellished options with lots of colors, materials, and decorations like feathers, flowers, and chains.

Image: Nordstrom

• tam – This Scottish-inspired beret style hat has a fun European feel.  The solid black or creme will be most popular, but there are also some clever styles with fun details.

Image: Urban Outfitters

• bowler – This Charlie Chaplin hat pairs perfectly with Fall’s menswear-inspired styles.  The black wool is a classic, but look for more modern feminine interpretations.

Image: Goorin Bros.

• slouchy beret – A thin beret in a soft loose crochet or knit is perfect for Fall.  There are lots of different colors and unique stitch patterns for a casual look.  The floppy fit allows you to style it in your own way, but my favorite is the asymmetrical droop to one side.

Image: Anthropologie

• wool floppy – If you loved the huge floppy straw hats that were popular this summer, then you can adapt that style to Fall with a wool floppy hat.  The sun can still be bright and damaging in the winter, so use a wide-brimmed wool hat to protect your skin and look glamorous.

Image: American Apparel

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Top 5 Women’s Hat Trends For Fall

Why isn’t this talented girl’s designs at Henri Bendel yet? I’ll never understand..

Victoria Velvet Cloche Hat -- $40

And, while I have your attention, a sophisticated option to dress up your hair at your next formal occasion.

Grace -- Ribbon Rose Comb

I promise, I’m not her publicist. Just slightly obsessed, which isn’t necessarily a bad thing.

Images: Whichgoose

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Hats off to this indie designer

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Athleta Skip Bucket Hat in Fume Plaid $30

This simple bucket hat in light plaid with a striped ribbon brim is rated UPF 50+ so you will be protecting your face and head from sun damage.  It also comes in a navy plaid.

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Athleta Reversible Daisy Hat $28

This adorable plaid bucket hat is reversible with a baby blue paisley print on the inside so you have two options with one hat.  It is made in a light cotton canvas so it’s great if you will be doing some physically activity.

If you want to splurge for the real deal, here is the Burberry one that I got about six years ago and still wear:

Image: Burberry

Burberry Check Bucket Hat $150

It costs five times more, but Burberry is always in style!

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Burberry and Athleta Plaid Bucket Hats