Easter is upon us and one of the many things I miss about New York is Easter
Sunday in Central Park. I loved to go up there and survey the ladies of
Manhattan and its surrounding environs strut their stuff in their Easter
finest- each gal topping off their outfit with a sweet hat, much like the
proverbial cherry on top. You can see them all over the park and strolling
up and down Madison Avenue with a proud smile and a spring in the step.
That's what hats do for a gal.
hair uninspired and for me, a hat is a great safeguard against the thickness
of the Miami humidity. In addition, hats make your outfit a bit more fun-
they're a bit eccentric, a way to show the world you know your way around an
accessory, and a way to be slightly incognito if you want- or better yet-
flaunt your personality if you're going for a feathered number.I myself am
partial to a man's fedora- I pick them up in vintage shops, the men's
section of the Gap, and everywhere in between. I love the panama J. Crew is
featuring right now as well. It's pretty genius. But I digress- the Easter hat is not for hiding. It's to channel your inner
peacock, stroll arm in arm with your family, and saunter into springtime in
proper form. Why not try a hat this Easter? And remember the Kentucky Derby
is but a mere month away. Think mint juleps and proper headwear...yum. If you haven't started thinking about a spring wardrobe- start at the very
top and buy a hat- it will surely come in handy when looking for ways to
express yourself this season as well as protect those fresh highlights
you're rocking for the warmer months ahead. You can be classic like Audrey
or Jackie or go full on kooky as these ladies in NYC did last Easter.
There's no rules, so don't worry about breaking any- the only rule is to
have fun and wear accordingly. In today's world, we all multitask beyond any
reason- so the many hat analogy is fitting, non? And it's a great little
style kick in the pants, or rather, head. XO
