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Wednesday, July 2, 2014

The fedora




Fedora: Forever 21 (option, option, option)   | Bag: Kate Spade (budget options here and here)  | Scarf: Kate Spade (half off options here and here) | Dress: Express (option, option)  | Bracelet: Kate Spade | Sandals: Sam Edelman

Lately, I've been obsessed with hats. When I was in Jamaica, I had a floppy sun hat that I was using while we were by the pool, and while it was great, it was quite difficult to see while wearing it - it limited my peripheral vision (first world problems, I know.) Baseball caps and fedoras are perfect alternatives to sun hats, and they look pretty neat, too. I already have a handful of baseball caps, so, I was on the hunt for the perfect straw fedora. Katie had a great one here, which, of course, by the time I was ready to pull the trigger on it, wasn't available anymore. I also really loved Jacqueline's here.

I was hesitant to order one online because I feel like hats are the kind of thing you have to try on in person because they can go wrong really quickly. But after a few failed attempts to find one at a brick and mortar store, I finally decided to just order one from Forever 21, especially for that price point.

Well, for whatever reason, the husband HATES any fedoras. Every time I talked about them, he would make some kind of smart remark about how awful they are. But, I loved it despite his input, and I couldn't help but dedicate a blog post to this!


Reason #1878317 why I love blogging - support from fellow bloggers when your significant other doesn't agree with your life choices. I'm so glad that Gina was here to help me through this difficult time!


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28 comments :

  1. Fedora's are the best! So sad Gina's hubby doesn't like them. Mine thinks I look cute in a Fedora. So loving your bright dress and colors! Makes me want to dress brightly today.....Oh and wear my Fedora of course :)
    xo, Lee

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    1. Oh no it's my husband that despises them! Sigh. Agree to disagree!
      And you totally should! Hope the weather is as beautiful there today as it is here!

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  2. Oh no, lol. Lee is confused about whose hubby doesn't like Fedoras! Mine *wears* fedoras so no issues with that here. :) Why didn't Express bring back that striped dress this year?? ***curses*** And I agree- hats really have to be tried on in person! So many factors, but I think your fedora fits just right! Always happy to help you through ANY difficult time - fashion or otherwise!
    Gina -- On the Daily Express

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    1. I know, these dresses are amazing. I can't live without them! and thanks for being the wind beneath my wings!!

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  3. I think you look great, and I love my Dollar Tree fedora! Happy 4th Holiday!

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    1. Can't beat a cute hat at a great bargain!!

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  4. The fedora looks great on you. Maybe I wear mines this weekend :D. Enjoy your 4th of July weekend.

    Kreyola Jounerys

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    1. Would be perfect for the holiday! Have fun!!

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  5. You look so cute in your fedora! Love the stripes with the floral scarf!

    Jill
    dousedinpink.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks so much! Stripes pair so well with floral!

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  6. I'm majorly into sun hats for protection right now - and I hate floppiness/vision blocking too! Am going to do a post soon about the perfect sun hat (covers my face completely, holds its shape & is cute LOL!)

    That Fedora is adorable! I've already managed to crush one of them...am taking special care of my other one now LOL!

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    1. Yay, can't wait for your post!!
      And actually - that's what happened to my sun hat. Completely got ruined, so I was needing something new anyway!

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  7. Haha Love this!!! I could've used your number today when I hit up the Urban Outfitters sale this morning. Told the husband he could go because, it was going to be a while... ;) Love your Fedora, excellent choice!
    -Chelsey
    -http://chelseypatti.blogspot.com

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    1. Oooh whadja get??! I'm really trying not to shop until the nordstrom sale. which is ridiculous because it's only a week away. You'd think it would not be difficult!!

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  8. Loving the mixed prints! and that hat is so perfect on you!

    xo,
    Angela

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    1. I will be sure to show this comment to my husband! :) Thanks!

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  9. I'm in love with hats since my vacation too, there must be a bug or something going around, there is really not much you can do about it, plus you look really cute, the hubs must agree on that.

    Natalia

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    1. He did say I was cute after he took these pics. I think he's bitter bc any hat that is not a baseball cap does not suit his head!

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  10. Fedoras are the only hats I feel comfortable enough wearing! I think they look great on everyone! Not only are they cute, but they protect my sensitive scalp. I'm surprised your hubby doesn't like them! You look great :)

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    1. You definitely know how to rock a fedora and certainly encouraged me to want one myself!

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  11. I love fedoras, and my husband isn't very fond of them. But he hates my panama hat even more! I think you look adorable! And I love the colorful scarf!

    Nikki
    thefashionablewife.com

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    1. Oh gosh, his world would crumble I'm sure if I mentioned a panama hat! ha! glad you can commiserate with me!

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  12. Too funny! And I'm sure he was won over when he saw how cute you look!
    Lori

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    1. Yes- but he will never admit it! :)
      Thanks for reading!

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  13. Yay! Love the fedora on you! I'm still wearing mine all the time- I even love it with my short hair. Its too bad your husband doesn't like it, but I think it looks great on you!

    Katie
    Style Diary

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    1. I'm so glad you encouraged me (whether intentionally or not) to get this! It's a lot of fun and I think it's growing on the husband also!

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