hats off

Hats.

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I love hats.

(If you hadn't gathered that already)

I have an obsession with them, one only rivaled by my obvious shoe fetish. I incorporate them into almost every outfit, regardless of the weather, and really are the one accessory which goes with everything! (According to me, at least)

Not enough time to do your hair? Throw on a hat. Cold outside? Throw on a hat. Bad hair day? Throw on a hat. Too sunny outside? Throw on a hat. Wind threatening to destroy your hair? Throw on a hat. Raining? Throw on a hat. Need a little something to top off the outfit? Throw on a hat. Want to look extra trendy? Throw on a hat. Misty outside, meaning your hair will turn into a ball of frizz? Throw on a hat....

And, trust me, the list keeps going.

Now, don't get me wrong- I know hats aren't for everyone, but I am SUCH a hat person. Red Sox caps in the spring, wool hats in the fall and winter, beanies to concerts, floppy hats to the beach- again, the list never ends. The only time I don't wear a hat is when either giant to a fancy dinner or I have to look professional. Other than that, a hat basically tops off every outfit.

And I own SO many! I'm not gonna lie, my collection must be in the 50s by now. Red Sox caps are a personal favorite- I have an extravagant and unique collection. To give you an idea, just know that I've purchased a different "beantown cap" (almost the same hat) for the start of every new season since 2002.

I've almost made it a hobby within a hobby. I even have a neon orange one- my goal in life is to get that one signed by the players. But more on that later.

Take a look at almost every photo of me on my blog- if you can see my head, I'm almost always covering it with a hat.

I have my signature wool cabbies which I am known for on my campus tours.

I also about four different versions of that trendy, "dark little coffee shop"-ish cabbie.


corduroy caps.


Denim hats.


Trucker hats.


Cowboy hats.


All my crazy party hats, from the infamous "anything goes but clothes" top hat...


...which first appeared on Halloween...


...to New Year's crowns...


...to my St. Patrick's Day bowler.


Being a total goof with my friend and his work costume....


...to wishing we were in the "red hat club"....


...or even trying out Halloween decorations.

(ya look great, Ali)

And the list, again, goes on. But I'll spare you the rest of the collection...

Some people would say I'm lazy, others than I'm obsessive. Either way, my hat collection is one of the treasures of my wardrobe, and can be seen in almost every outfit. So next time you have NO clue what to wear, or your hair just doesn't feel like working, go for a hat. Nothing can be too over-the-top, nothing too crazy. Take a chance with your style, and maybe it'll be "hats off!" to you too!