Classy Hat Act

Every time I wear a hat (and I do mean LITERALLY every single time) women of all ages stop me and tell me, "Oh! I LOVE your hat! I wish I could wear cute hats like that!" Gals! You absolutely CAN wear cute hats :D It's simply a matter of finding the right style and fit for YOU! 

Now, I want to encourage you to not chicken out! Don't give up and slap on a ball cap (even though I love baseball caps!). Find something fun! A fedora or a floppy hat! Maybe something knit or a cute beret! But there are two important things to remember when you're shopping for a cute hat: 1. Trust your gut! If you like it on the hat rack- try it on! And 2. Hats are not one-size-fits-all! No, seriously! Find your hat size! If they're always too big or too small, then find a store where they carry actual sizes! Sometimes that means visiting a real hat shop, and sometimes that means checking out a high end retail store. 

Another hat-wearing tip to ensure you feel confident: when you start wearing a hat, keep the rest of your ensemble simple and maybe stick with a neutral color palette (at least until you're comfortable and confident in your hat game ;D ). 

Most of my hats come from known retailers: The Buckle, Target, or Forever 21. But my favorite hat-maker for the past year has been Janessa Leoné! If you haven't seen her gorgeous hats, then go check them out! Like- nowish! 

One of the reasons that I love her hats, is that they are classy, elegant, have clean lines, and are truly works of art! They come in gorgeous colors and really have a very fine, lady-like, appearance and quality.

Here's an easy way to rock your cute new hat! 

In this photograph, taken by one of my favorite LA-based photographers, Bruce Cooper, I'm wearing a simple black dress from H&M, grey ballet flats from The Buckle, and a wide-brimmed, floppy, black hat from Target :) 

So take a chance and try something new! You never know how adding one, simple, accessory can add a little confidence and class to your day! 

Until next time lovelies! Xx

The Right Fit

Okay, so we all go through it. No matter what your body type or height. We all struggle with one thing...
Finding that perfect fit.

You know what I'm talking about! That once-in-a-blue-moon, fits-like-a-glove, article of clothing!
And once you DO find something with that perfect fit, your jaw drops, your eyes bug out, and you think to yourself, "OhmyGOSH! It fits ME! It really fits me!"

You know, we don't have to search and scrounge around for that fit, but we do it because we feel like it's the only option available to us.

But it's not :)

The simple answer is this: find a tailor.

No! For real! I avoided going to a tailor for the longest time because I thought that it would be stupid expensive and what would be the point anyway.

Um, do you want your clothes to fit you, I mean REALLY fit you? or not.

Okay, so the first time I went to a tailor, it was because I was managing a store and I was sick of my blazer looking baggy and my favorite French-cuff shirt being too boxy. So I got the name of a lady from one of my friends and timidly drove to her home (not all tailors operate out of shops, some do all their work from home, but do your research before you go, and always trust your gut). She was one of the kindest women I'd ever met! We made friends almost instantly, and she had me go into the bathroom and change into the pieces so that she could pin according to what I was looking for. She asked me questions to determine my fit preference, and then she took the pieces and I drove home.
Less than a week later she called me and let me know that the pieces were finished. So, I drove back, tried on my newly fitted clothes and...

Ohmygosh! They were perfection! We're talking, "Dannnnnggggg girrrrlllll!!!" looks good. I paid her (plus tip) and set up my next appointment to bring back some evening dresses in need of a little love.

Now, the cost of a fitted shirt can be as low as $10 but it can also get a little astronomical if you're not selective. My tailor only charged me $10 a shirt, which is great, but always do your research and don't pay them until you have your finished product and you've tried everything on. Most tailors WANT you to try it on anyway, because you're they're walking billboard! If you don't look good, or that fit is off, they're the ones who won't get more clients.
If, however, you have an experience like mine, and you LOVE the fit and the tailor is simply amazing, then ask them for some business cards to give to your friends. And for Pete's sake, do not forget to tip! There are certain people that you always want to tip (and tip well) in life: your hair stylist, your barista, your waiter, and your tailor!

Until next time lovelies Xx