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Monday, May 10, 2010

Inspiration: Straw Hats


It all started in the '80's for me, when I saw the movie based on the Marguarite Duras' semi-autobiography, The Lover. To be honest, the movie was not-so-good, but I love the outfits worn by the girl, a simple mix of humidity, slips, straw hats & a fedora. I bought a boater and wore it all summer. Lately, I've been fighting off the urge to wear one again. Seeing so many street-style pics increases this craving. And of course so many of my blogger faves are big on  hat: Meggs from Another Day make hats an essential part of her signature style. Until I find the perfect straw hat for me, I'll make due with my collection of rad chicks rocking the boater.


 "I'll  make due with my collection of rad chicks rocking the boater."

Photo Credits: Movie still from The Lover, A wonderful self-portrait found on Chictopia, Sara the Finnish sweet-heart who blogs Autumn, Coffee and Inspiration,  a chic-peach all about the straw hat over at  Tokyo Street Fashion , and the ever, uber-fabulous Meggs of Another Day to Dress Up.

10 comments:

Selma Janina said...

very lovely the straw hats! :) xXx

Elea Carey said...

What do you MEAN "the movie was not so good?!?" I loved that movie..... I think I could even agree that it was not so good and still say I love it....

the Citizen Rosebud said...

Oh, I loved the movie too, but it's no hallmark of cinema. It's a good looking movie, however, full of gorgeous sets and scenery. For some reason the movie Indochine comes to mind as a similar movie, the one with Catharine Deneuve.

Sara Kristiina said...

Ow how nice! :) <3
I am craaazy about straw hats too, I want moooore :D They are so summery and darlings!

-Sara

Federico Panarello said...

fantastic photos, i like it!!!so cute!!!

Marta said...

i am desperately looking for a perfect straw hat as well - or too small (do i have a big head>!) or ... too expensive.

Kristin said...

I have been searching for the right straw hat for this summer for much of today! These are all super cute pics and styles!!

Lisa said...

I've been on the lookout for a hat like that with no success thus far. They are so cute!

Violet Folklore said...

Okay these hats are great, but every single one of their outfits are amazing too!

TM said...

Cool, I just got myself a straw hat for making nice summeraoutfits... now I only have to wait for good weather.