Everyone needs a hat with a feather in it. It should be a requirement. When I first came across this vintage pheasant feather hat, I fell in love immediately, and agonized on whether or not to get it… when would I ever have a chance to wear a hat with giant feathers in it? Don’t only pimps wear feathers in their hats? Oddly enough, after caving and getting the hat, “When wouldn’t I have the chance to wear it?” has been more the question. Since it arrived last Thursday, I have worn it Friday, Saturday, a little bit on Sunday… then again on Tuesday. As of writing this, a hat that costs $35 is not a bad investment. Besides, the hat adds a “look”to no matter what. One could be wearing a muumuu and put on the hat and wella!
A tropical pimp.
Today I’m wearing the hat with a sheer leopard print blouse thanks to a giftcard from Saks Fifth Avenue. I’ve been meaning to get something cat-print for some time and this fit the bill, the sheer is easy to layer and the print is just right. My favorite thing to layer it with is the popcorn sweater I condemned to the incineration pile for making me look fat, but held onto it for unknown reasons until now.
I’m finally wearing that sheer skirt…some pieces take months before they click. This is one of those.
Shoes I live in. They’re the best.
And here are the bangles from Tiffany’s… I definitely need more bangles.
{ 38 comments }
Yay! I’m so excited to see the hat out and ON YOU. It looks so, so good. That first picture is amazing.
Ashe Mischief´s last [type] ..Dramatis Personae Loves… Lara Eichhorn Photography
LOVE IT
Vyque´s last [type] ..Grandpa Cardigan
thanks for encouraging me!
Wow, this is an incredible look! Very Annie Hall, you look fab
Penny Dreadful Vintage´s last [type] ..50s Model Suzy Parker Photos- Part 1
The hat is awesome!
You definitely pimped your style! My head is huge so hats can be a bit of a tricky purchase but I love the total look and this hat!
DWJ´s last [type] ..3 Things That Make Me Happy Pierre- Zinio & Flare Magazine
i have a big head! so i know what you mean, it’s always good to try them on first so it’s sheer luck this worked out.
Goodness, Jennine, I want EVERY SINGLE PIECE you’re wearing here! But most especially that skirt. Divine.
Sally´s last [type] ..Already Prettypoll- Choice Factors
Ugh… I wish I had the balls to rock a pimp hat! Someday. Glad you kept the popcorn sweater. I love it.
love hats with feathers, especially when you can change the feather out for larger and larger ones. it’s amazing
liz´s last [type] ..Noir Amelia Ring Giveaway
great look, love how you’ve worn the hat more than you imagined and that the whole ensemble just “came together.” that happens to me so many times that i’ve learned to buy something if it calls to me. even if it takes a year to get it out… i’m always so happy i have it!
marni´s last [type] ..tickle my nose
so true, there are a lot of things that live in my closet before they make a debut… i have to learn to get over that fear because practicality shouldn’t be the thing that keeps you from something you love!
Helllooooo hat!!! Love the feathered hat….and totally in love with your jewelry too:)
I think a hat is a needed accessory…..that and a scarf, can totally change the look of an entire outfit…..you wear yours well:)
Collette Osuna´s last [type] .. Twitter Tuesday – Business Meets Bestie
this entire outfit looks amazing. the first shot alone is gorgeous. i’ve never given much thought to hats with feathers in them but i love the way you contrasted the feathers with the animal print top. it looks amazing. and the rings are to die for
Cate´s last [type] ..Editorial- Medea Virginia- Vita- Abril- Angelina- & Melina by Antonella Arismendi for VNFOLD Issue 3 2010
The first image of you is a beautiful portrait. You look stunning.
Alice Olive´s last [type] ..Choosing a path
what a fantastic look,everything is perfect!!!great post!!!!;)
xoxoxox
That hat is amazing. and those shoes…. actually you know what? you and the whole outfit is. It just all seems so effortless.
Elle´s last [type] ..Bloglovin
Oh.My.Gosh… You’d better watch out–I might try and snatch that hat if I ever go back to NY! lol. Great find; don’t you just love those vintage pieces that cost so little, yet add so much flair?
I really love the layered looks you’ve been rocking lately. I have a definite hippie side of me, and seeing this outfit pretty much makes me want to go dig out all my super-long skirts, peasant tops and boots. You really pull this look off effortlessly!
♥ Casey | blog
Casey´s last [type] ..2011 scheming… cast your vote!
Sexy hat!
Jacqueline´s last [type] ..Mamas Got a Brand New Bag
Love the hat, the feather look is a great one!
I followed your raves about this hat on twitter so I was very curious on how you would wear it!
It’s perfect!!!
I love your bracelets and the gipsy cardigan, but I think that the edgy touch of the animalier blouse is the cherry on the cake (do you have this saying in english?): it gives everything a glam and modern feel
Al
-The Red Dot-
Al´s last [type] ..The places I love Paris
I agree with the commenter who said that there was an Annie Hall vibe about your outfit–there’s a relaxed ’70s glamour about the look that’s really appealing, soft and elegant. And that hat!! It sure adds drama to any outfit.
lisa´s last [type] ..Lisas Most Coveted List
you look amazing! I completely love this outfit. perfection!
grace´s last [type] ..Hey Oaklanders! Get Your Holiday Shopping Done & Your Drink On – All In One Fell Swoop!
Love the hat! And the feather! Haha, I also just did a post on hats!
T.´s last [type] ..My Hat!
It looks so great on you and totally effortless! Love this look and I’m happy you decided to hang on to that sweater because it looks amazing!
xx Melina
Melina´s last [type] ..See if you can spot this one
This outfit is literally a DREAM on you.
Love EVERYTHING.
Feather in the hat is now my new motto.
C
Carly´s last [type] ..Flapper Kind of Holiday!
I remember you posting that hat when you bought it. Looks even better on you and I love the way the tones of the feather go with the top. Nice look. Thank you for taking us on your style journey.
Ooooh!!!! I love your hat
And I have this skirt too… hehehhe… in two colours!!
Love this last collection from American Apparel.
xoxo
That sheer skirt is a tricky one to wear but you’re working it very nicely! Go feather girl, a very lovely and winter-y look.
Fashion Limbo´s last [type] ..Links à la Mode – December 9th
Love the look, love the hat!
Can we just stop pretending that it’s fun and ok to use the words pimp/pimping? Would you personally want to be pimped? http://actioncenter.polarisproject.org/learn/human-trafficking-101
Allie´s last [type] ..Cuckoo for Rococo- Style of the 1700′s
Haha! It takes guts to pull this off, but you did it beautifully. Pairing it with soft flowing clothing was a wise choice : ).
SarahJayne @ Goldmine Trash´s last [type] ..COUNT ME IN
omg. I’m obsessed with the hat. And, I have this blouse and I love it. in fact, the one that I wore yesterday is patterson kincaid and when I saw the leopard print at saks this fall I had to have it. so beautiful and the fabric is so lovely. you look amazing.
Chessa!´s last [type] ..W I N T E R
Wow. Great Outfit – it’s perfection! You look amazing!
uraraa´s last [type] ..FACEHUNTER-COCKATOO-ME
I love your outfit and the photos are so beautiful. I really like the closeup of the skirt and your shoes.
Jaclyn´s last [type] ..Weekend recap
Finally caught up on your blog and this look is just perfection! I adore it completely!
Sylvia´s last [type] ..About Town
Yes, yes! A million times yet! I can’t wait to wear my pimped out vintage hat (with a feathaaa on the side)! Stunning pictures. You, my dear, look amazing!
Chandra @ShiftC´s last [type] ..Modest Beauty- Meet Brittany
Oh my word! that hat was made for you! These shots are phenomenal. I love the whole thing… the leopard under the loose knit… FABULOUS!
Eboni Ife’´s last [type] ..Friend Friday- New Year- New Opportunites…
Wow.
Just incredible. That is all!!
whisty´s last [type] ..A Tux Style Post
{ 9 trackbacks }