Wednesday 5 March 2014

Summer straw hats

All it takes is a morning of sunshine and I'm all over the internet searching for a summer hat! I bought a straw one last year but for some reason only wore it once. Why? Because I felt silly in it if I'm honest. I'm not a hat person, I'm not a cap person and so it just felt really strange to wear one but I must push on through this summer because there is NOTHING better than just slapping on a hat and shades to hide the lack of make up and naff lank hair. I can't do a baseball cap, I don't know why .. I think because I've seen many worn really badly and/or that's all they wear in America (yes yes yes I know that's not all they wear but leave that sweeping generalisation right there). I was just looking for the said straw hat post I did on Avenue 57 and oh my ... BRING ON THE WARM WEATHER please. I was drawn into looking back over my summer looks and dreaming/wishing for warmer weather. I can't wait to just shove on SINGLE LAYERS, to put a simple dress and flip flops on, to wear my jeans rolled up and heels on with a tshirt ... #dreaming

Here are some of my favourite warmer weather looks from last year (and eventually I found the hat one!).



I promise to wear this again this year and I 100% brownie promise not to wear it like THIS?  WHAT WAS I THINKING????? I think that top is in the bin now and good riddance to it!


Do you have a hat for the summer? What style?

Fiona
xoxo







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  1. I love you in the dress and your' hair looked very cute. H xx It is amazing what a bit of sun can do but, I fear, for me it is still a bit parky. xx

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    1. It's gone parky here too! Jane says it's going to be TROPICAL this w/end!

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  2. Have you seen the forecast for the weekend Fiona....18 degrees :-) I have a classic panama hat that I brought one year on holiday, which cost quite a bit but is a true classic & comes out every year.
    Jane xx
    www.mymidlifefashion.com

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    1. OMG really? QUICK, razor, tan and hat at the ready!

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    2. Just looked and it's urm 11 degrees and cloudy where I'll be at the w/end!

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  3. Fiona I can see a dusting of snow on the Lakes hills as I look through my window! Especially like outfit number 1 and btw - respect for the 8 magnums of prosecco on Saturday - you looked as good in the after shots as you did before you began!

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    1. I will believe the heat is here when I feel a little bead of sweat on my brow!
      I still never ever want to drink prosecco ever ever again!!!!!!!!!

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  5. Yess I am loving a summery theme Fiona - I bet you really suit hats!?

    I love hats but wouldn't have the confidence to wear them that often, unless it was for a special occasion or it was freezing.

    I deffo can't do anything what I call 'utility' ... bobble hats or beanies or anything like that, I end up looking like a nine year old lad! I can entertain a beret :-) Also love a little fedora - I bought a gorgeous one in France when I was preggars and it got squashed on the way back to the UK - I was gutted.

    M&S of all places had some quite cute hats last summer I thought

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    1. I look ridiculous in hats! I have one bobble hat that is really essential in the cold biting weather. I will never win any awards wearing it!

      The straw hat I will try again this summer.

      Thanks for the tip off for M&S - I am going there this Friday so I wonder if they'll have some in stock. For me, it has to be a try on in the store event!

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  6. Fiona, that green top and white jeans combo has got to be THE most perfect style, shape and colour. You look amazing. As for hats, I always wear one on holiday and have to buy a brand new one each year as I end up sitting on it, leaving it somewhere or losing it in the sea. Always a cheap and cheerful one from Monsoon at the airport xx

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    1. I think I need more hats in my life! I love white jeans :-)

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  7. Oh, I love that maxi on you ... look at your figure! If I wore that, people would be forgiven for knitting me baby booties :( Your post has got me thinking about summer as well ... shame the weather hasn't caught up with my day dreaming just yet! Gorgeous hats. Think I might try one this year

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  8. I like the H&M one you feature. Mine is similar in style but from M&S, I want a new one though x

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    1. Right, second person to mention M&S and hats - on it

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  9. Oh you've made me really look forward to Summer now! Its such a distant memory huh?! I need a summer hat & will be on the hunt for one! Roll on Spring! Its almost here! Ax

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    1. The first day I wear that hat again I will smile!

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  10. Maxi was Sainsbury's!!!!!!!!!

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  11. Cute summer outfits! Makes me want to start trying on my things!
    OXOX
    Dawn Lucy

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    1. Hi Dawn, I'm very excited for warmer weather!!

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  12. You look great in your hat! I've got the H&M one although it will need replacing this year for for £6.99 you can't wrong for that price though!

    Love seeing you in the Summer colours........hoping you are going to be bringing some good weather on! x

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