Category: Hats

November 26, 2013

Rebel with a cause x

The modern beanie: A heavenly mix of humour and swagger.

(Photo by Tommy Ton)

Modern and retro.

That all sort of started with the Jil Sanders 2012 show.

And has been taken up by the likes of Riri..Anna Dello Russo..and anyone else really.

(photo from Bella Bridal Flower at Not on the High Street website)

But I was thinking..wouldn’t it be nice to do a DIY version..but take it up another level? – Add removable corsages on the side similar to the one above- a further play on the vintage cloche hat?

It could be a flower..or a collection of them..love the shape of these from Amica felt.

But imagine it all in Black..

Or even an animal..

Now..she da fox!

Laters, Kate x

November 20, 2013

P.S. I love this..

The time of present hunting is nigh and if there is one thing I love with a vengeance it’s searching for the perfect gift – even better if they’re made by artisans and not from the high street.

Which is my first port of call: ‘Not on the High Street‘ is a UK based website (they do do international shipping) that hunts down the most original items from the best creative small businesses and brings them together in one place.
I was originally looking for adult crochet hats as a modern/retro twist (you know what I mean) on the beanie (I wanted a cloche type flower or something on the side)..but I think that’s a whole other post now because these delicious offerings stole my heart. Click here for direct details.

Totally and utterly edible!

Laters, Kate x

November 16, 2013

Soul Searching..

There are times when you need to stop the day-dreaming and get down to the real knitty gritty of life… I think it might catch on..

Laters, Kate x

September 20, 2013

It’s getting colder..

And I need a hat advanced style..

(all above photos from the truly wonderful Advanced Style blog by Ari Seth)

My love of these women – they are utter icons in my eyes – has been further enhanced by a new Cutting Edge documentary by Sue Barnes shown here in the UK on channel 4 this week called ‘Fabulous Fashionistas’.

The title is ghastly, and in total contrast to the subject matter..six individuals with an average age of 80 representing a stunning antidote to all those that bow down at the font of youth.