Hats Off to Marc Jacobs

It’s impossible to predict what Fashion Week staple Marc Jacobs will send down the runway, but one thing’s for sure — it will be a can’t-miss catwalk. His highly anticipated showing at New York Fashion Week on Monday was no exception. Expertly layering floral brocades, knobby knits, and splashes of not-so-subtle sparkle, the line’s eponymous designer topped off each look with oversized fur hats created by milliner Stephen Jones. Even though they were totally yet wonderfully over the top (so much so that New York Times fashion critic Derek Blasberg affectionately referred to them as “furry, fantastical pimp hats”), they still failed to distract from each outfit, especially his to-die-for jackets, oversized paisley prints, and fall 2012’s new must-have: wool stoles.

Set on a delicate winter wonderland backdrop that screamed Tim Burton (read: Mad Hatter) meets Charles Dickens, Marc Jacobs played up his Victorian inspiration with tacked-on bustles, updated tweeds, and oversized shoe buckles. What can we say? Our Great Expectations were met.

Text Kara Solarz
Image New York Magazine

Warm Gifts Worth Giving

It's about that time of year again, and with the holiday season comes giving presents to those we care about the most. What better to give than the gift of warmth? Well, a stylish one, of course.

The most perfect of gifts this winter combine stylish with functionality: funnel scarves from Calypso, bright pink cashmere gloves from J. Crew, and the most appealing slouched beanies from Alexander Wang.

Check out FabSugar's list of the 15 best gift options, from which you can choose an affordable Zara Tripe Combination Print Scarf for $36, or a chic yet steep-priced Alexander Wang Marled Beanie for $145. Whether you are shopping for a guy or girl, the gift of a stylish scarf, hat, or gloves is surely considerable.

Text Brittney Schering
Image FabSugar

Veiled Enthusiasm

Mourning the loss of the Marc Jacobs collection? Instead of opting for a classic, all-black ensemble, consider showing your sorrow with a modern-day veil. This ladylike look, which the New York Times notes as "usually reserved for religious ceremonies, goth brides and Daphne Guinness," is sure to be a top trend this spring. Perhaps a slightly more subtle answer to the Royal Wedding’s famous fastener hats, veils may become a street-style sensation faster than you can say “fedora.”

But, before you go out and buy a Lady Gaga-esque full-face net, take a look at Stephen Jones’s fifties-style veiled beanies for Jil Sander for inspiration (pictured above in blue)—they're much more “sight to be seen” than “beekeeper.” This cap, which was shown in several colors on the Milan runway, will actually be produced and sold in stores next spring. Can’t wait that long? We won’t judge if you decide to swing by a bridal store.

Text Kara Solarz
Image Glamour
Source New York Times

Best Hats for Your Fall Wardrobe

Fall hats are the perfect in-between before you're stuck wearing a beanie all winter to keep warm. Avoid bad hair days — or skip a shampoo — by opting for a tweedy newsboy cap or a woolly fedora.

How to pull it off:

1. If your fall wardrobe tends to be a bit neutral, spice it up with a red hat or put a feather in your fedora.

2. If your wardrobe leans toward the colorful side, stick with a tweedy grey or black hat.

3. If you're a dude, just head out the door with your hat; you're gonna look cool no matter what hat you wear.

4. For the ladies, try a low ponytail or let braids peek out of your woolly topper. Instantly adorable.

5. For extra cuteness, wrap a cozy scarf all the way up to your eyeballs.

6. Make sure your hat fits snug but still rests on top of your ears. If you're feeling like a gust of wind will send it down the road, it's too big.

Text Rebecca Baust

Photo via Madewell

Custom Made Studded Hat

STUDS! Okay we've seen them on belts, shoes, jackets, bags and now hats. Why not right? I love this hat by Satori. It's custom made with faceted stud detailing on the front of the hat with a curved brim and a dipped top. That hat is going to cost you about $100 bucks, but it'll definitely spark up any outfit.

If you love this too you can purchase it right over at: ASOS. Keep in mind that website is based in England but even though the shipping is pretty reasonable. Don't forget to change the currency in the upper right hand corner of the site. ;) Check em out!

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Hippie Tam Hat aka The Rasta Hat

You might have noticed people wearing these interesting over-sized looking beanies. Well, let me tell you, they are not called beanies. They are in fact called Tams, more widely known as the Rasta hat. Normally the best are handmade and can cost a pretty penny if you're lucky enough to find them. However, I've found a great place online that sells them and they're pretty cheap, Purple Sage Designz check them out. They have have them in several different styles as well as knit tams and crochet. Many of the hats on the site are made of 100% all natural hemp. You can also specifically request certain colors and yarn types to have your own one of a kind tam hat. Makes a pretty cool gift for any earthly hippie friend, or hey even a nice one for yourself.