Wednesday, October 12, 2011 Little Bobble







































[Skirt: vintage] [ Button-up and Sweater: J.Crew] [ Hat: vintage] [Purse: Celine] [Shoes: Nine West] [Jewelry: Omega, Kate Spade]

Didn't our grandparents wear hats on the daily?  Why don't people wear hats anymore?  Not the big fedora types that are popular now, but lovely, lady-like hats.  I guess that goes for men as well.  I have an image in my head of man from the '50's walking out the door as he puts his hat on.  This particular hat is my grandma's and I think one of my favorites (I am lucky enough to have quite a few of hers).  The color is gorgeous, and the little detail of the braiding and the bobble sticking out makes it all at once quite proper and quite fun.  

I wore it walking around the streets of Paris yesterday, in search of a coffee shop, and got a number of quizzical stares.  I am resigned to the fact that I must look odd to Parisians (or very American), as these stares, or questioning-screwed up face expressions, occur whenever I wear something outside the Parisian uniform.  However, those looks will not stop me :) nor my search for a proper coffee house!  Does anyone know of one?

13 comments:

What Is The New Black said...

What a beautiful outfit! Very sophisticated and Parisian, you should fit right in with that beret hat :)

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Ronny said...

So wonderful. No wonder the local color was staring at you. You are hard to miss. Such a great combination.

Audrey said...

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Camila Palta said...

Hello! I saw this cute outfit on chictopia!
and I love it!! you realy look good :)
take care! hugs from Chile!

mar-go86 said...

Your outfit is just stunning! And it does look so Parisian indeed, or I guess we just have that stereotype about Parisians - judging by what you said about how people looked at you, maybe they don't really dress like that in Paris, but in that case they've missed out!!

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thepinupgypsy said...

Found your blog via chictopia. Love your cute, quirky, feminine style. Inspiring outfits!

Ginny99 said...

I am sure they are staring because you are so beautiful and they think you are a celebrity!!

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CJAJ09 CJAJ09 said...

i love it. Women should wear hats more often.

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Ally said...

saw you on chictopia! love your celine bag xx
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Lamz said...

Wow love this look. c'est chic!

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Imogen Roy said...

Adore it all. Parisians freak out about colour, in my experience. I wore a bright orange blazer yesterday and I think some prayed they wouldn't go blind. Sorry we didn't get to meet up this weekend, we were just doing circles round each other it seems!

Imogen

EIGHT LONDON

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