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Wednesday, 19 June 2019

Talking Hats!



Today, let's talk about sun hats.  We all need them, right?



The Inspo

During my recent trip to the UK, I found myself pilfering The Photograper's sun hat.  I didn't want my hat days to end.


I like hats, do you?

I think we sometimes avoid them because of their tendency to hair flatten, right?
But I've realised that with a bit of capaciousness in the hat's centre column, pancake head just doesn't happen.  Yeah, that's a duh, I know! 


The Trilby


I was in danger of losing "my" trilby to its rightful owner.  So I headed off to Primark and bought my own trilby for £3.  I love the pattern mixing of stripes and spots on the band trim - it makes this hat soooo cheeky!

I also spotted that there are tabs in the band which will enable me to hook in other scarf trims to bring it into my Matchy Matchy Pout World.



The Sombrero

Causing less of a stir in Pout World was my other £3 purchase.



Not scoring so high on cheekiness but seriously majoring in terms of sun protection.  Lots of shade cast with this one.  Heck, I could fall asleep under my sombrero!



My Favourite


The trilby, of course!


It has a white brim, adding quirky to its cheekiness.



Cheeky Cheeky hat's brim does provide some shelter from the sun's rays so brings a little SPV to the Pout summer, but just not enough brimmage to take a sneaky siesta under as with the sombrero.





Guess you knew this was coming eh?!


This came in a close second ...



... Talking Hats  Heads!



A la perchoine,
Mary x.






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18 comments:

  1. Andrea Nine19 June 2019 at 16:54

    Hat HOTTIE is what you are! The first is my favorite but you’re ALWAYS a favorite HUGS!

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    1. thepoutingpensioner19 June 2019 at 22:53

      And CUTE commenter is what YOU are!!! Thanks, Andrea, glad you and I are singing from the same hymn sheet, with hats with life, and in church too!
      Hugs, x.

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  2. Kellyann Rohr20 June 2019 at 10:25

    I do love a good hat because it hides a bad hair day or makes for an easy peasy one! You look fab in those hats and I am glad you got your own so poor TP could have his back! Sharing is caring but sometimes you gotta get your own! Ha!! Hugs my friend!
    xo,
    Kellyann

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    1. thepoutingpensioner20 June 2019 at 23:00

      Oh you know all the tricks, sista! And add big sunglasses to the mix and we can get away with a BHD, AND no make up! So right, it was time I had my own trilby.
      Hugs, x.

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  3. Nancy 's Fashion Style20 June 2019 at 19:21

    Ha ha, you've got humor! I don't wear hats, never, because I want big hair! Ha ha, and because they look hideous on me. Not on you!

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    1. thepoutingpensioner20 June 2019 at 23:02

      Thank you, Nancy!! But you know, this type of hat doesn't seem to flatten the hair so give it a try, your big hair may just survive!
      Hugs, x

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  4. Gail Is This Mutton?21 June 2019 at 07:24

    The trilby really suits you Mary. I like hats on other people, less so on me! Although I went through a spell where I tried to wear more hats. Thanks for joining #WowOnWednesday!

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    1. thepoutingpensioner21 June 2019 at 09:48

      Thank you, Gail. You have such a pretty and beautifully shaped face, I'm sure hats would look amazing on you. Go on, give hats another try ...
      Hugs, x.

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  5. Fonda @Savvy Southern Chic21 June 2019 at 11:22

    Lobe that patterned band on that hat!

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    1. thepoutingpensioner23 June 2019 at 13:38

      Thanks Fonda, that little touch really does up this straw hat's game eh?!!
      Hugs, x.

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  6. La Duchesse21 June 2019 at 13:49

    Oh, PP, the Primani Trilby is so cheeky. Loving it!!!!

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    1. thepoutingpensioner23 June 2019 at 13:39

      Thank you Dutchie, it's so cheeky-cheeky eh and would really suit you too!
      Hugs, x.

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  7. Lisa21 June 2019 at 16:02

    Just look how precious you are in your hats. Love them Mary!!! XOXO
    www.coasttocoast2.com

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    1. thepoutingpensioner23 June 2019 at 13:41

      Aww Lisa, you are so sweet, I do think a hat transforms an otherwise plain outfit.
      Hugs, x.

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  8. JayCee22 June 2019 at 15:35

    I could have done with one of those hats on my trip away this week. It was so hot! I struggle with ladies' hats as they are always too small. I have to buy a man's hat, and they are not always quite so stylish!

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    1. thepoutingpensioner23 June 2019 at 13:45

      So funny you say that, I've always suffered from a big head thing (!!). TP's hat fitted me perfectly. I don't know if the average lady's head is getting bigger and the industry has adjusted the sizing accordingly, but the last few I've tried on have fitted a dream. Head for Primark before your next holiday, young kady, provided of course there IS one in the IoM, and treat yourself to a cool head!
      Hugs, x.

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  9. mummabstylish24 June 2019 at 23:26

    Always love to see you in your hats, thanks so much to adding to the #linkup Mary. Jacqui Mummabstylish

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    1. thepoutingpensioner28 June 2019 at 14:41

      Thanks Jacqui, I think we used to think of summer hats as a bit weddingy and old lady, but the straw hats have really upped their game these past few years, so, hats on!!
      Happy weekend to you, x.

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