Collections of 3 : Hats

27 Mar

I have been playing with this idea for a new series of posts – it fleshed out when I was thinking of what makes my wardrobe; what it really consists of. When worn together and styled, pieces can look so different. But apart, and compared, the things you have can look very similar. It also may be a wee bit of OCD in me that likes making lists and putting things into groups. But when things are observed side by side, you enjoy their subtleties and differences. And what can I say, I like what I like.

This gives me the chance to really appreciate what I have instead of buying more things to fill a hole that does not exist.

So let’s begin at the beginning – I’m not a big hat person (or at least I though I wasn’t), except that the hats that I do have now tend to be quite similar. How I ended up with three vintage felt, wide brimmed hats all in the year I moved to San Francisco is a mystery well observed. They all have the same head shape, but different sized brims.

Vintage hat from Alameda Flea

Thrift Eye

Vintage hat from Mission Thrift

Thrift Eye

Vintage hat from Alameda flea (going to have to steam this hat cause it’s looking like it got run over by a car)

Thrift Eye

In an ideal world, I’d be able to afford a beautiful hat from Maison Michel. But for right now I’ll settle for these.

I promise not to look like such a deer in headlights next time. And we’ll see what’s in store for the next collection of 3 post.

Are you a hat person? I never was, but glad I’m joining the club. I’m hoping to find the perfect vintage hat in a deep green color next (that is, once I allow myself to shop again).

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  • http://twitter.com/delachic christine

    I’m not a hat person however, love looking at derby hats for some reason.  Could be from the whole brouhaha from the royal wedding.  I actually have to make a derby hat for next month!! I love the hats on you, especially the orange one!

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

       Ooh I like looking at those hats too, but don’t think I’d ever have a single occasion in my life to wear one to!

  • Jenny

    LOVING the color of the first hat, soooo pretty!

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

      It’s probably the closest thing to one of those Maison Michel hats I will ever have!

  • http://stylebysantina.blogspot.com/ Santina

    You look gorgeous in hats, Eli – that’s how you ended up with these three! 

     I’d love to wear a baseball cap, but hats are just not cute on me. It’s something about my hair… 

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

       But baseball hats on ladies are SO in right now, you gotta do it!!

      I’m starting to see how others have hat addictions, but even I still sort of feel weird seeing myself in one :)

  • http://www.percentblog.blogspot.com/ percentblog

    I love these! While they are the same style, you’ve identified a look that is great on you AND you have three great color choices. (Next time you spot a similar hat in a store however, you should probably leave it there!) 

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

      This last bit is hilarious :) I promise not to buy another similar hat! But I really want a dark green felt vintage hat, but in more of a fedora style!!

  • Em K

    The hats have a similar feel to them, yet they’re all so different. The royal blue one is my favourite (though they all suit you) because the colour really stands out.

    Em K

    http://www.hippielace.blogspot.com

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

      Thank you for your kind comment :)

  • james

    hi pretty lady! ahh, i am not an avid hat collector but funny thing is i bought a straw hat fedora today! this is a really good idea for a new post ritual on your blog in addition to your outfits inspired by books :) which i really love! i really love how the red and blue hat brings out your pretty eye colors! hope this week is treating you well <3

    xx

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

      Ooh I think you would look so pretty in hats! They seem like they would suit you well.

      • james

        i’m always scared to wear hats because have such a huge dome! lol. funny thing…. in the trunk of my car, i found a vintage hat i thrifted a few years back! i instantly thought of your post ;-) hope this week treated you well <3

        • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

          You so do not have a big head!! haha what are you talking about?!

  • http://njinla.com Natalie James

    For not being a hat person, you sure look cute in hats! I LIVE for a good hat.

  • ashley/ milk teeths

    For some reason I always wear my hats on windy days and they take off like you wouldn’t believe. My favorites are wool felted hats like the ones you have on :)

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

      I wore my orange hat the other day and it was soooo windy! I had to wear it with the elastic under my chin (luckily it had one) but I felt like Mary in the Secret Garden!

  • AdriNicTrax

    love love the first one. The color is amazing! 

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

      Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment and for the kind words :)

  • http://katealamode.com/ kate à la mode

    Ooh, fantastic series idea! That blue hat looks great on you. :)

    • http://thrifteye.com/ Eli

      I guess the more you look at your wardrobe, the more things begin to look similar!