I headed away to Byron Bay Hinterland with my family on the weekend to celebrate our 10 year wedding anniversary and to take some time out after a very busy start to the year. I intended to do a bit of shopping in Byron Bay because our stay did coincide with Mother’s Day and I’m not one to turn down an opportunity to shop.
Byron Bay is a mixed street of alternative and high street fashion. I headed in Karmeleon where I bought some scarves, a tunic top (one pictured), beret and a beige fedora.
Wearing my new tunic and fedora from Karmeleon
When it comes to hats, I don’t wear them as often as I should because I don’t like to get hat hair. I generally try to stay out of the sun because of my fair skin and if I am out I stay in the shade. But while I was in Karmeleon I saw this beige fedora and I liked it straight away. I chucked it on my head and really liked the look. So I bought it and I’m looking forward to getting some wear out of it this winter.
So how do you chose a fedora for yourself and if you’re a stay at home mum like me when will you actually wear it?
*1. Dotti Black Fedora, 2. Dotti Tan with blush ribbon Fedora 3. The Warehouse Teal Fedora 4. Portmans Caramel Fedora Trim Hat, 5. The Warehouse Mink Fedora
Well when choosing a fedora, choose a colour that suits your complexion and one that will work well with colours you wear frequently. Black and beige would be the most popular choice, but for something different try caramel or a teal. Teal works well with winter shades of black, charcoal, grey and tan. It can add a bright contrast to your winter outfit.
Wear your hat as an accessory when going out to an afternoon party, a picnic or taking the kids to the park. The fedora can replace the sun hat you would wear in Summer. Don’t wait for the ‘perfect’ time to wear your hat or you will never wear it.
As for the hat hair situation, I will try not to take my hat off in public if I can help it. Usually a ruffle can sort out any head hair issues. Ensure your hat isn’t too tight to avoid a major indentation on your do.
Do you wear a hat in winter? Do you own a fedora?
I’m linking up with Essentially Jess for IBOT.
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