So many hats and just one head!

Three of the greats Humphrey, Frank and James knew the importance of the Hat...

This write up is all about hats...

I need to start by stating that anyone can wear a hat. Saying you don't look good in a hat is like saying you don't look good in shoes! You just need to find the perfect one that you love, then your look will fall effortlessly into place.

The hat is my favourite accessory. Whether it be a handmade Panama hat, or a stylish trilby, I simply think that when added to a look, they complete it. My love for them was passed on to me from my dad. His hats live on. When you wear a hat, you become the dream that started when the hat was conceived.  The original energy that was put into the hat doesn't die, it only changes forms and owners.  The dream is passed on from generation to generation. ( surely the inventors of the hat just wanted to keep their heads warm Style Angel? Ah yes indeed but even back then they were stylish looking!)

These Greek boyos sporting one of the earliest hats known as the 'Petasus'.

I wonder did the Greeks think that one day there would be a 'Hat Person of the Year Award'. Look what they started! The 2010's winner of the award was the effortlessly cool Johnny Depp. One day the Headwear Association will award me with 'Hat Person of the Year!' You watch this space Johnny.

Panama Hats, Bowler Hats, Top Hats, Fisherman Caps.

Hat snobs will claim you have to wear all of the above a particular way. I say wear your hat whatever way you want. I rarely wear ladies hats because they are too prim and proper for my style. I like hats which look like they are old and have a bit of history, something a bit rough around the edges,unkempt, a bit wild and wonky looking, so ladies 'racing day' hats don't do it for me!

Any male readers this is especially for you. Certain hat etiquette is expected such as the following:

In general, any circumstance where you are in the presence of a lady, you are to remove your hat. The only time when this might not be practical is outdoors in a storm (where you would get drenched) during a brief encounter.

It is also customary to remove your hat when in an lift (elevator) with a lady. This is considered a private setting, similar to an interior room, but if the elevator is very crowded, keeping your hat on saves it from getting crushed and inconveniencing other people.

I think doffing of ones hat ( taking it off) is only expected nowadays when someone enters a church or enters a persons home, but surely this is old fashioned? I don't take my hat off to anyone, but I'm a lady so I think I'm exempt from the 'gentlemans' rules. I do think I'll start 'tipping' my hat, which is the slight tilting action to the front of it. I may do this when I greet people. I think it's a very polite gesture!

Enough about hat history and lets get to what is available today.There is a vast choice online and in stores currently so I have picked out my top 10 to give you a decent selection. I think you'll be happy that there is a hat out there for any price range or occasion so here are some beauties.

No 1 : The 'Band Hat' From Beyond Retro £45 Clearly quite unusual, you may need a shot of confidence to wear this and a 'fuck it' attitude to follow up as a chaser!

  No 2 : The Straw hat from Heatons priced at €4 you can't really go wrong. Perfect for summer days..and sure if it blows away in a gust of wind it was only four euro! 



No 3 :  This Vintage 80's Blue Satin Bow hat is from http://www.itsvintagedarling.com/. Priced at £30 I think it is a beautiful statement piece that would add a special glamorous touch to any look. 



 No 4 : This fresh Corsage Trilby is from Republic and costs £14.99.

No 5 : This stunning Swarovski crystal pin-embellished straw hat is from Lanvin and costs a crisp €610





No 6 : Straw Hat from Diesel at littlewoods.ie €50


No 7 : Why not! Sherlock Holmes Hat £ 24.95 from http://www.hats&caps.co.uk/





No 8 : Beautiful Bright Straw Hat  From O'Neill  at Debenhams  €21


No 9: This sophisticated Savanna hat is incredibly slick and can be found at http://www.fanclothing.com/ for $38

No 10 : For Vintage style Fedora this bright orange spectacle is perfect. It's from Peekaboo Vintage Store and costs £45

If you don't like any of the hats above why not check out having your own custom hat made by the ultimate Hollywood Hat Maker? This is the place to get incredible hats. They have been making hats for many years for all genres of film and have celebrities queuing up outside to get their hands on their custom designs. Check it out http://www.baronhats.com/

Why hide them away in hat boxes! Bang in a few nails and get them up on a wall where they'll be superbly easy to access.

"A hat is a flag, a shield, a bit of armor, and the badge of femininity. A hat is the difference between wearing clothes and wearing a costume; it's the difference between being dressed and being dressed up; it's the difference between looking adequate and looking your best. A hat is to be stylish in, to glow under, to flirt beneath, to make all others seem jealous over, and to make all men feel masculine about. A piece of magic is a hat." - Martha Sliter

Kate Moss doing it for the girls in a leather Fisherman Hat

So here's your hat what's your hurry? Go and get yourself one of the most stylish accessories to don and join the stylish hat brigade.