Hats: you either love ’em or hate ’em. My husband will put on a scully to shovel the driveway, but he’d never consider wearing one into his office during the light of day. And the closest my 15 year-old son will come to a hat is a hoodie.
Me? I love hats, and I think I actually look better with a hat than without.
The hat featured is one of my favorites. I actually bought this “LIFE IS GOOD” hat for my son when he was in 5th grade. I thought the fluffy ear flaps would look adorable on him and keep him super cozy on freezing winter morning when he had to wait for the bus. I was sure he’d love the huge smiley face on the back. Alas, my boy never took to this hat, so I started wearing it. It’s probably a little too small, but I love it anyway.
On this particular day, I also tried wearing a very bright lipstick and while it looked great in the tube, I don’t think I’m able to pull off such a bright shade. It’s good to try new things once in a while though, right?
What kind of fashion risks have you taken recently?
renée a. schuls-jacobson 
I work in a school, as you know, and I always (attempt) to look professional. Today is pajama day and I got them on! It is really not me but as I type this I am at my desk sporting flannel pj’s and Sylvester slippers. I’m comfortable on the outside but on the inside this feels really weird…
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Sara, it is hard for me to imagine you sitting at your desk wearing PJ’s — but I think it’s fabulous that you did it if for no other reason than the kids must LOVE to see you dressed down. 🙂
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That hat is too small? Is that a leading statement? Is your brain big? 😉
I love hats too! From one hatter to another, you look great in hats Renee! AND you have a fantastic sense of hatter-fashion! What sort of fashion risk have I taken lately? Let’s just say that I’m not too concerned about what others think about my hatter-fashion, or fashion in general to be honest! Does that makes me intriguingly unique like you? 😛
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Professor Taboo, thank you for your encouraging words. They feel wonderful and I’m grateful to have you as a cyber friend. It was also wonderful to connect with you via telephone. I’ve met so many wonderful bloggers in this way. I think it’s great that you don’t worry about what others think about your fashion! I tend to buy what i like, but over the years, I feel I’ve lost a little bit of my edge. Time to find it. 🙂
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The hat is cool, and I also love the glasses, Renee!
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Hi D: Thanks for the compliments. I owe you a phone call. There is much to share. Soon, yes?
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I think the lipstick looks great on you!
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🙂
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Love these hats! My boys wore them when they were small:). They’re adorable. Fashion risk. Hmmm . . . trying to lose another 15 lbs. before I get risky. Copout?
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Yeah, I suppose this hat is considered a boys hat. (((shrug))) Oh well. I love it. and it’s soooo warm. This week it/s supposed to go down to 3 degrees (before the windchill), so I’ll be happy to wear it.
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You know Renee, I have never been a hat person. But I must say, you really rock it! Live it up and have some fun girl! 😊
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Karen, I could totally see you in a straw hat. Yes yes and yes. maybe it’s because of your complexion, but I really could see you rocking one.
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I adore hats, I also think I look fabulous in them. You are a constant miracle though, braving earflaps with bright pink lipstick.
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Thank you Val. I’ve been enjoying reading your blog again. Thank you for coming and leaving me a compliment.
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I love hats too! Infact I have one ,my daughter gave me, and I wear it in the coldest of winter. I treasure it.
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🙂
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So Minnesotan-esque. I love it!
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Our temps are feeling Minnesotan-esque. This week its supposed to get down to 3 degrees. Brrrrr.
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I love the hats! And from here, the lipstick looks really nice! Not too bright for you at all!
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We’re always our own worst critics. I’m hard on myself. When I wrote the post, I thought the lipstick looked positively garish, but now — with a little distance from it — I can appreciate that it’s not so terribly bad. I might even try wearing it again. Stay warm, girl! 🙂
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Nice to catch up on what you’ve been up to. *grin*
I love hats. Sadly, they do not love me. Except for this one Fedora that, if I style my hair just right, and get a bit of a tan, and lose 10 lbs, looks not too bad. From a distance.
Oh. And I have a new blog. Because why not?
BD — https://upsidesideways.wordpress.com
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