As Mad as a Hatter

"What a regrettably large head you have. I would very much like to hat it."

- The Mad Hatter, Alice in Wonderland

In honor of the nation's latest #1 movie, Alice in Wonderland, let us discuss summer's necessary accessory...the hat.

Whether big or small, short or tall, a hat will make you look splendid,

Simply place it atop your head and let follow a smile that is candid!

Ok so my rhymes might not be as good as the characters in Alice, but hats tend to put me in a spirit of fun. If you don't normally wear them, they can make you feel like you are playing dress up or even alter your persona. They shield your pretty face from the sun, hide your messy summer hair, and add life to a dull outfit. Here are some of my favorites for this summer:

Floppy - Longing to stand out in the crowd? Go for a floppy style. These always remind me of a summer in the Hamptons... or at least my dreams of a summer in the Hamptons! Instant glamour and totally fabulous.

Forever 21 woven floppy hat

$10.80 at www.forever21.com

American Apparel wool floppy hat

$40 at www.americanapparel.net

Forever 21 Hamptons straw hat

$10.80 at www.forever21.com

Staring at the Stars

Short Brim Straw Floppy Hat

$28 at www.urbanoutfitters.com

Fedora - Yes they are still in! But opt for an updated version and go for color or a wider woven straw material to stay ahead of the curve.

Urban Outfitters straw two-tone fedora

$28 at www.urbanoutfitters.com

Staring at the Stars

weave straw fedora

$24 at www.urbanoutfitters.com

Miscellaneous - Has nothing caught your eye yet? Check out these three styles below. I love the cowboy hat for the beach, the newsboy for a day on the town (the girlie floral print is the perfect contrast to the boyish shape), and the bucket hat for an outdoor brunch.

Forever 21 beaded cowgirl hat

$12.80 at www.forever21.com

Anthropologie Femme Newsboy hat

$28 at www.anthropologie.com

Pins and Needles straw hat with bow

$28 at www.urbanoutfitters.com

With extremely reasonable prices, these hats are definitely worth a shot. Be brave and try a new style - The Mad Hatter will be pleased.

Dress on!

Lisa