The Floppy Hat

Hat: ASOS. Ring: Topshop. Shirt: H&M

So I finally got the ASOS floppy hat I've been lusting after for months. My lovely friend Laurie bought it for my 21st and it's one of those things that can pretty much make any outfit infinitely more stylish. I've noticed, wearing it about London and Manchester, that when you wear a hat, you realise just how few people actually wear them. This consequently seems to encourage stares from  people as though you have an alien on your head, which I try to ignore while repeating 'my hat looks good and not like an alien' in my mind.

Do you get this kind of hat attention when you wear one? Stares or not, I intend to wear it near enough every day, gales permitting.

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Sources: Asos, Net-A-Porter, Topshop, Amazon

It's been a while since Wednesday Wishes, but I've handed in all my uni work and am chilling out now, so there's plenty of time to fit it in! With Valentine's Day being promoted all over the stores, pretty much since Boxing Day ended, the red colour palette seems appropriate. Not only does it get me out of my black phase, but it also goes amazingly with black so it's win win. 

The Ring: A while a go I saw Lisa Eldridge wearing a gorgeous 'lips' ring on one of her make-up tutorials. I instantly wanted it and eventually tracked it down at Net-A-Porter. It's designed by Solange Azagury-Partridge, who sells quite cute and unusual pieces for the 'Fine Jewellery' section. The downside is that it comes in at a staggering £990 (add another 14 thousand to that if you want the 18 karat, ruby version).  If you're able to afford it, then you can find it here.

The hat and boots are from Asos. I've been coveting a floppy hat for a while now, and what with the seventies trend coming up fast for spring, it will fit perfectly into my wardrobe. I've also been debating the boots since seeing them the other week, but haven't been sure how good they'd look. However, if you take a look at Late Afternoon's most recent post, you'll see that they look incredible. Yet more boots to detract from my bank account...

The little red dress: After wearing my shorts the other day (albeit indoors), I felt like I was getting a touch of spring spirit. This red dress with minuscule heart embroidery from Topshop, makes me feel the same way. I'm in need of buying stuff that brings a bit of sunlight to my wardrobe, but doesn't look too out of place while it's still chilly outside. Roll up pretty dresses in bright colours.

THE book: Now that I've finished my university work for the first semester, I can start to indulge in a little reading of my own. Justine Picardie's biography of Coco Chanel fits the bill perfectly. I found it here.

Is anyone watching Mary Portas's show tonight about customer service? I get so mad with sale assistants, especially during the January sales. I can never be bothered even looking through them because they're always so messy! What are your pet peeves when it comes to customer service?

Happy Wednesday!