Hat Trends for Fall

                     CHECK THE BEST HAT TRENDS FOR FALL- 2012

 A great addition to your attire for the evening, hats can be both trendy and protective. For centuries women have used cloth to cover their heads out of tradition, culture or maybe just to protect themselves from the heat or cold and this has developed over the centuries into hats. Today hats have become an important fashion accessory that most women can’t go without. With the release of the Fall/Winter 2012-2013 hat collections, more women just couldn’t go without a hat to fit their evening look. The following is a list of the different kinds of hats that are in style this season, with a few tips on how to wear them with your dress:

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• FEDORA HATS 

Fedora hats were initially designed for men in the 19th century, but later it evolved into a hat type for both sexes. This is a hat that goes with anything and everything, looking great for anyone. It would give you a feminine look if worn with a printed dress or a rough look when paired with trousers and a shirt. Fedora hats would bring style and class to your outfit.

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•  FUR HATS 

 Fur hats are a perfect choice for the winter as they not only protect you from the cold but are also beautiful and luxurious. A popular type of hat among women of all ages, the fur hats come in a variety of colours that are designed to attract attention. Fur hats are most flexible when it comes to wearing them. You can pair it with nearly any style of outfit and footwear.

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•  CLOCHE HATS 

A hat that is all feminine. Cloche hats bring you a great attractive and sexy look. This season brings back the cloche hats from the 1920s that made women look most graceful and beautiful. A cloche hat would look its best with woman dresses like skirts, trench coats and chic coats and is a great choice to add to your outfit for weddings and parties.

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• TOP HATS 

 Top hats that were worn only as an accessory with drama costumes, has made its way to the hat line this fall. Although it cannot be called a versatile hat and cannot easily be paired with anything, it would definitely look good for an opera or a themed party. Remember to never pair a top hat with a tuxedo.

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•  COWBOY HATS

 Bring a little western touch to your attire by paring your outfit with a cowboy hat. This season is all about paring your cowboy boots and cowboy shirt with a pair of cowboy hat to finish your look. Remember to wear them with bright cropped jackets and leather gloves or any outfit with zippers. Also make sure to use edgy accessories.

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•  GAUCHO HATS 

Gaucho hats can nicely compliment any women’s feminine look, they are stylish and exquisite. Although a gaucho hat cannot be paired with all kinds of dresses and cannot be worn to all occasions, this season’s hat line brings gauchos as an experiment to the fashion world. Gauchos look best when paired with strapless cocktails and trouser suites. As you have seen this fall brings you a line of great hats. Rather than just plainly following the above advices, always bring in an element of your style and creativity when it comes to wearing a hat. Only you know what suites you the best.


 Author’s Bio – Suzy Walsh is fashion expert and stylist with ‘The House Of Elegance Fashion’ and has contributed to some of the prime fashion blogs of the globe. She has an innate sense of fashion and is known to offer the best style picks for her readers.

Guest Post: Five Fashion Highlights

Five Fashion Highlights in 2011

Spring is the perfect time to perk up your wardrobe with some great runway-inspired clothing and accessories. These great looks will go from the office to dinner and a night out with the girls. From head to toe, 2011 fashion trends are an eclectic mix of feminine, funky, and retro.

Ruffles

Ruffles are a charming and feminine feature of this spring's lineup. In shirts, skirts, dresses and socks, these playful pieces are loaded with girlish fun and frivolity. Wherever it appears, this childhood favorite is growing up in 2011.







Ruffle Tank by Michael Kors // Ruffle Skrt by Michael Kors

Trench coats and Trench dresses

Serious, functional and sexy, the trench coat is back. With clean lines, wide lapels, and belted just so, trench coats are everywhere this season. Whether it is khaki, white or black, this new twist on an old favorite has a place in every closet.

For those who don't want to leave the trench coat at the door, this year's trench dress is the answer. Double breasted and accented with a sash or bow, this just might be your new power suit.






White Trenchoat by Derek Lam // Trenchdress by DKNY

Flare Jeans

Fashion from the 70's is back again with flare jeans leading the way. This year's look is long and lean, featuring high wastes and wide bottoms. Topped with a cute sweater, your favorite tee or a casual cami, flare jeans are a fashionable departure from the flood of skinny jeans of the last few years. Give this fun and funky throwback a place in your summer wardrobe.







Flare Jeans by AG

Wedge Shoes

Kick off the winter boots and pump up your look this season with wedge shoes. Tall and strappy, these aren't your mother's platforms. Found in a variety of colors, materials and styles, wedge shoes can be dressed up or down and look great with everything from jeans to minis.





Wedge by Rocket dog // Wedge by Matiko

Pretty Prints

Because sometimes you just want to feel pretty in a simple and understated way, feminine printed dresses are back. Florals and patterns in a rainbow of colors and styles means that there is something out there for everyone this year. Find the cut that flatters and the pattern that appeals and you will have the perfect dress for any occasion.





Print Dress by Rebecca Taylor // Print Dress by Philosophy di Alberta Feretti



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March Trends

There are so many trends I'm loving for Spring, I can hardly wait for it to get here. Even if they aren't trends necessarily from this season, or year, they're still my own personal trends that I want to currently wear. Like peplum skirts and dresses. I got the cutest vintage peplum dress off ebay that I'm itching to wear!

Also, feathers. I'm totally in this bohemian-hippie mind set right now, and for some reason I feel like feathers just embody that style. Being free like a bird, maybe? All I know is that I'm ready to pull out my feather earrings.

And lastly, prints! But more specifically, printed pants. I'm loving that pajama pants are in style since I want to throw all my skinny jeans away and start buying pants 2 sizes too big just so I can be extra comfy. I'm pretty against actually wearing pajamas in public, but I love that these have the comfort of pjs, yet are still chicer than all get-out. I think when it comes to pants, the bolder the print, the better!


Any trends catching your fancy?