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Good news for you '70s fans: the flowy dresses, flare-leg pants, and big hats that dominated Spring runways are still relevant in Pre-Fall. That groovy era of boho hippies and Carly Simon songs (time to cue You're So Vain) lives on. We've put together a slideshow of the top five ways designers continue to channel the '70s in their Pre-Fall collections. Read more
Just when I thought Winter headgear was getting a little boring, out pops Kelly Osbourne in her Winter wide brim hat. No doubt, these woolen cozies add a dose of sophistication to any outfit. I prefer them paired with sleek separates or simple sheaths. Or, take a cue from Kelly and pair your wide brim topper with shimmery pieces for extra punch. Shop Read more
Maria! In Acapulco, Mexico, no less. Check out model Mariacarla Boscono at the Acapulco Moda Nextel press conference-looking Summer glam in a wide(r) brim hat and gold brocade dress. And you know what? I realized that a shorter-rim hat doesn't provide as much sun protection as a floppy or wider-brim fedora. So may I suggest a super-chic, super coverage hat for long Summer days? Maria's fedora Read more
A lightweight, wide-brimmed hat is a sure Spring staple, and if you don't happen to have one yet, consider this your call to action — they do double-duty on hot, sunny days, shielding your face from the sun while keeping you looking chic and stylish. Whether you go with a straw iteration like Jessica Alba or Rachel Zoe, or stick to a basic felt version like Beyoncé and Isabel Lucas, you truly Read more
The 138th Kentucky Derby is this weekend! Horse fanatics, hat-wearing women, and others will gather at Churchill Downs for the races. Celebrities like to get in on the fun too, with Nicole Richie, Sofia Coppola, Tom Brady, and Ian Somerhalder being just a few of the names that have traveled to the South for the big event in years past. Click through to see all the wide-brimmed toppers, bright Read more
The Kentucky Derby is this weekend, which means lots of Southern-style celebrations surrounding a horse race that'll be over before you can blink. But donning a wide-brimmed, fully decked out hat and imbibing mint juleps isn't the only way to pay homage to the all-American event. Why not celebrate the Kentucky Derby with a few equine exercises too? Here are four exercises that are inspired by Read more
The 138th Kentucky Derby is this weekend, so grab your wide-brimmed hats and kick back with a classic mint julep cocktail — just go easy on all that sweet stuff. Traditionally made with simple syrup, mint juleps are nothing if not a sugar high waiting to happen. You could skip the drink altogether in favor of another traditional whiskey cocktail from the South: the sazerac. With only a touch of Read more
Fab reader JustPatience showed off a ladylike silhouette with a bold edge. To do so, she paired a black-and-brown high-waisted pencil skirt with a fluorescent yellow top, which not only juxtaposed a bright hue against cool neutral tones, but played up the texture of both pieces and highlighted her svelte shape. Then, she accessorized with a wide-brimmed floppy hat, yellow tassel earrings, Celine Read more
Fab reader Brunetteblogging dressed up a denim button-up with cool-girl accessories and a dash of neon. First, she paired the casual topper with a mauve skirt, then added a wide-brimmed hat, white handbag, textured tights, and black suede booties into the mix. While these pieces amp up the chic factor on an everyday denim essential, we love that she polished the outfit off on a totally colorful Read more
Aside from the perfect pair of sunglasses, there's only one (two, if you count sunscreen) more thing you need to take care of, as far as sun-worshipping accents go: finding your quintessential warm weather hat, of course. No, not a baseball cap and not your go-to pointelle knit beanie — we're talking about the floppiest, most wide-brimmed, and chicest straw, raffia, and woven versions, fit for Read more
