A Say Something Hat Day

J. Crew Panama hat, Loft embroidered top, hot pink satchel

J. Crew Panama hat, Loft embroidered top, hot pink satchel

J. Crew Panama hat, Loft embroidered top, hot pink satchel

J. Crew Panama hat, Loft embroidered top, hot pink satchel

J. Crew Panama hat, Loft embroidered top, hot pink satchel

J. Crew Panama hat, Loft embroidered top, hot pink satchel

I posted an Instagram selfie (YES. I KNOW. SHUT UP.) in this hat when I wore it on Saturday with the caption “today felt like a Say Something Hat Day.” I’m so glad a couple people got my reference to To Wong Foo Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar. I can be friends with those people. If you’re not one of those people, go watch this movie immediately. Stream it, download it, or if you want the authentic 1995 experience, rent it on VHS. Then we can be friends too.

Anyway, it did seem like a Say Something Hat Day on Saturday. I usually save my cute summer hats for when I’m doing something fun and summery outside, but I was flying solo for the weekend and I had a full day of errand running ahead of me. I just thought it would be more fun if I wore something cute, like a hat. And I was right.

Now everyone go and have a fabulous day, or I will strip you of your princess points.

Hat // Top (on sale) // Jeans // Bag // Shoes* (on sale) // similar Sunglasses // Bracelet

*Shoes provided courtesy of Boohoo.

Putting it Together

Target stripe tee, Madewell blush silk skirt, Happiness Boutique black and white statement necklace, structural wedges

Target stripe tee, Madewell blush silk skirt, Happiness Boutique black and white statement necklace, structural wedges

Target stripe tee, Madewell blush silk skirt, Happiness Boutique black and white statement necklace, structural wedges

Target stripe tee, Madewell blush silk skirt, Happiness Boutique black and white statement necklace, structural wedges

Target stripe tee, Madewell blush silk skirt, Happiness Boutique black and white statement necklace, structural wedges

Target stripe tee, Madewell blush silk skirt, Happiness Boutique black and white statement necklace, structural wedges

I realized that I show you guys a hell of a lot of outfits, but I rarely talk about how they come to be. I started reading style blogs before I had my own, and I read them partly for the fun of looking at pretty pictures, but partly to get ideas on how to put together outfits in interesting ways.

So today I’ll take a quick break from my usual wit and try to be helpful. My pro amateur tip: try mixing the flowing with the structured, the feminine with the masculine(ish), the delicate with the chunky. For example, this pale pink silk skirt is super girly and right up my alley, and a black & white striped boatneck top is another pretty feminine classic. Instead of accessorizing with dainty jewelry and strappy, thin-heeled shoes, I thought it would be more interesting to do a statement necklace and these dramatic wedges. But I kept it all in the same color scheme so it doesn’t look like I have multiple personalities.

There ya go. The story of how this outfit came to be. Tomorrow I’ll go back to being totally unhelpful, don’t worry. Have a good week!

Skirt (on sale) // Shirt (only $12!) // Necklace* // similar Shoes // other similar Shoes // similar Bag

*Necklace provided courtesy of Happiness Boutique.