The Way You Wear Your Hat [the way you sip your tea]

If you believe you don't look good in hats, chances are you are wrong. I used to think I looked horrible in hats - then I figured out my problem. Unless you're Anya Caliendo, you probably just don't know how to put a hat on your head.

The key is angle. Check out the difference.

Top of head:

Versus angle:

It's like those people who say they don't like tea. Do you even realize how many varieties of tea there are? My local tea joint has over 100 different teas. You may prefer it hot, cold, with or without milk or sugar or honey, but it's almost impossible to dislike all tea. You just haven't found your tea yet.

Top of head:

Versus angle:

Also, each hat has more possibilities than just the perched-on-the-top-of-the-head-like-a-bird or angled version.


In fact, you've got 360* of pure awesome.






So please, if you are wishing it was the 1940s again and a woman didn't leave her home without a hat on her head, stop reminiscing. And please purchase a hat. New or old will do, just find one you like and leave your house with it on your head.

Glenna

I've been deep sea cleaning recently and have made some good progress getting rid of clothes, but when it came to skirts, I enlisted the help of Glenna Fashions. I love dresses, but hardly ever wear my vast collection of skirts. I had an overwhelming 27 skirts ranging from 2 to 8ish years old. I haven't recounted, but Emily helped me find new ways to put some of my skirts to use and I have a giant pile of thrift store bound rejects. She's right, I really don't need a dozen skirts of the same (not particularly flattering) cut. My closet is very happy, as am I.

I can't wait for Glenna's blog to be up and running on February 15th. Also, I can't wait to show off my skirts!

How One Oregonian Cares for Her Clothes

Some time ago I read a wonderful article on how French women care for their clothes. I did quite bit of searching for it or something like it this evening, but to no avail. I mostly read over and over that when visiting France, one should wear a lot of black.

Regardless, the idea is simple: take care of your clothes. It is unlikely they need to be washed quite so often. I rarely use the dryer except for towels and linens. I even hang dry most of socks. My sister has a very different philosophy. She throws everything in the wash and most things in the dryer. She is willing to sacrifice a view items for the ease provided. I am not. I want to take care of my more expensive clothes, and I take care of my cheap clothing as well -- I bought them because I like them. Low quality makes these items even more vulnerable.

After wearing, air out. I froze my poor roommate at college when I hung my sweaters and t-shirts in front of the opened window during the snowy winter.

Spot clean as necessary.

Never wash whites with anything but whites.

To freshen something a little more intensely, steam by hanging in the bathroom while running a hot shower. (Might be a good time to wash your hair) Then air out in fresh air.

Hand wash everything lace and everything that says "hand wash."




Your wardrobe will thank you. The environment will thank you.

The Eyes Have It

I can't help myself. I was going through a box of junk today and refound this image of Anh Duong (at a Halloween party) I had clipped out of a magazine sometime ago. The eyes are so interesting!

Also, I really support wearing a fabulous shoe in a place where it can receive the admiration it deserves.

Eye Catching

I've pulled out a 10 magazine from several years ago to find my favorite creative use of eye liner on these Christopher Kane models (you know, the guy with the gorilla dress). Go away, Amy Winehouse, you are just another Cleopatra. This is what I really would rather sport at a party:


When I started thinking about dramatic eyes, I of course thought of those beautiful Shu Uemura feather eyelashes.


You can acquire your very own Shu Uemura false eyelashes for as little as $18, but if you want feathers, it'll be $79.



I can't wait till my next party invitation.

Let Them Eat Cake

Today I went to the Portland Bridal Show with my dear friend. I'll be a bridesmaid (for the third time, mind you) in her wedding this summer. I got a bit weddinged out.

Somehow, trends that have died out long ago in the real world live on in wedding world. Perhaps we could try a different fabric for bridesmaid dresses? Perhaps tiaras are not such a good idea? One of the groom models had spiked hair. Wasn't that popular in 2001?

Thank goodness for http://greenweddingshoes.blogspot.com/ for some inspiration! This blog makes me want to throw parties, even without a ring. Yes, you're invited.

Not So Complex

I love this little jersey scarf from Complex Geometries. Not enticed by the price tag, however, I made my own.

Leopard Print

When it gets cold in Michigan, it's difficult not to just throw on my down filled puffer jacket everyday. This hat and muff help rescue the world from constantly seeing me in purple marshmallow form. And yes, that's the swacket reappearing, this time layered with sweaters.



Yes, that's a bag of apples by my feet. I made a pie, and yes, it was wonderful.