Good morning, Wednesday- it's cloudy here in the BK but looking forward to a meeting in the city, lunch with a dear pal, and then a screening of "Bully" tonight, which I'm sure will have me teary. In between all of these things, I've got to get some work done. Thank goodness for free wifi...
But regardless of some midweek work and play, this weekend promises to be a jam packed fest of fun- it's Frieze at Randall's Island, Cinco de Mayo, and the Kentucky Derby, all on Saturday. And with the Derby comes my annual wish that one day I will attend with my Louisvillian husband, but for now I content myself with dreaming about what kind of chapeau would grace my head.
I have always been a huge fan of Eugenia Kim's creations (above), and these little numbers are no exception. I am in love with the fedora shaped numbe with the feather up top, dreaming of the middle number which would most likely pack nicely and keep you cool and chic in Southern humidity, and the head wrap is great for those who fear a big hat but still want to give a nod and a wink to tradition. I've been watching Diane Keaton this week as she makes the press rounds to promote her new film, and nobody loves a hat more than Ms. K. When asked by Ellen De Generes why she is such a big hat fan, Diane noted that hats frame the face so nicely, and highlight the features you want to show as well as hide some things you don't. In my mind, nothing finishes an outfit better than a hat (or that damn Phillip Lim bag, which is another story entirely), you just need to know which shape is right for your face shape and hair style. I myself don't look fantastic in giant hats- I'm much better off in more masculine shapes like fedoras and newsboys. Wearing a hat is also a worthy foil to a bad hair day, and with the balmier months approaching, I suspect there may be a few of those.
So whether you want to go high end with a brand like Eugenia Kim or go more low end (Target has loads of good hats usually, at great prices, as does Urban Outfitters and other more modest retailers like Forever 21 and the Gap), there's loads of options for showcasing that gorgeous face of your first- the first two shown directly above are from the Gap and the last one is Mossimo from Target, all under $50. That color block one from Target is really lovely, and it's $14.99. Genius.
Hope your hump day is fabulous, cause that's what's up this mad hatter of a mid week in the 718. XO