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"Create your own visual style... let it be unique for yourself and yet identifiable for others." -Orson Welles

#iPredict: TopHats

  

Big, boxy, and sometimes shiny, top hats are perfect for looking chic and like a rich old gent at the exact same time. Top hats have historically been worn by men, often times a staple of the upper class, but this is a trend for the ladies and the fellas. They haven't been so popular in recent years, but oh baby, I'm ready for a comeback.

For a tailored or androgynous look, a woman could easily master the top hat. Thanks to pant suits and black and white staples, Fall 2013 would be the perfect opportunity to experiment.  And since it's a really bold accessory, it definitely has to be approached with heavy confidence.

5 Dope Hat Styles for Summer Weather.

I wanted to get some cool hats together for you guys in time for Summer. So I picked 5 styles that I think will be good additions to any wardrobe: floral baseball caps, straw hats, cool beanies, bucket hats, and visors.

Peep.

1. Floral Baseball Caps
Floral Baseball Caps are great for guys and girls because it adds a cool retro vibe.

Floral Hat 1,  Floral Hat 2,  Floral Hat 3,  Floral Hat 4,  Floral Hat 5

Get Familiar: Funky Head-Wear.

I feel we're coming into a time where it's going to be all about the head-wear: beanies, baseball caps, furry hats, turbans, leather, etc. I've always been pretty good at spotting trends before they become super trendy. My best bet is, regardless of what your outfit is doing, if you're wearing a dope hat, you may have just saved or enhanced your fashion life.

There's nothing better than a cool, interesting piece of head-wear. Huge hats, tiny hats, embellished hats, embroidered turbans, veils...all them shits. Come hither. You are welcome here.

Style Post: Jeepers Creepers.

My creepers came in last week (yes), and I couldn't wait to find something to wear them with. I feel like creepers are a cool outcast of a shoe. Most people probably won't understand my attraction to this shoe , but it has a 90's appeal that I love.

I'm wearing a thrifted dress that I have been in love with since I first bought it a few years back and a skull and crossbones beanie from Go Jane. The thigh high socks are from Urban Outfitters.

Style Post: Red Beanie, Floral Skirt.

Red chucks for life. I bought my shirt and skirt from the Goodwill like 2 days ago.I was thoroughly pleased by the goodies I found on that trip. You'll see later. Anyway, for some reason I like mixing reds and purples together. I guess they're close on the color wheel, but to me the difference is interesting.

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Styling Tips: Fall 2012

1. Wearing socks and heels? Add socks.
Not only do socks and heels keep your feet warm, it adds a second dimension. It adds texture, color, and eye-grabbing patterns. It's fun doing the funky sock thing, but the classic white sock (pictured above) is almost always a good look. See my previous "Socks and Sandals" post here.

2. Pair leather....with more leather.
If it's one thing that I really love right now, it's all the leather on leather. It can look so sleek and so badass.
I'm on the lookout for a leather cap now. Hook me up if you know where I can get a dope one.

3. Embrace the dark lip.
When the weather begins to cool off, so should your lip color. A great bright red never goes out of style, but try to find some great plums and deep reds. See my previous "Dark Lips Trend" post here.

4. Try an all over pattern.
You saw it all over the runways like J. Crew, Balmain, Prada, etc. Lots of designers chose to express this with "power pantsuits."If you have similarly patterned tops and bottoms or items within the same color palette, the look would work as well.

5. Fun hats.
Not sure if I'm going through a phase right now, but I LOVE hats. I've bought probably like 10 hats for me and my boyfriend this year and I keep fighting the urge to get more...which of course I'm going to have to give in eventually. But whether the hat is a bit more subdued or loud as fuck, wear it with confidence and go on your merry little way.

6. Fall Florals.
This year, don't pack away your floral gear just because summer has passed. Keep it around through the fall, but pair it with weather appropriate items like jackets, boots, and scarves. And make sure you aren't wearing a thin fabric unless you have many layers. P.S. Yal notice her heels and socks?...Yea she gets it.

Hats Galore.

Hats are practically the easiest way to dramatically alter an outfit.
Aside from being adorable, they cover that head whenever it's looking ridiculous.
These are just some of the hats I'm feeling at the moment. :)