Thursday, March 24, 2011

Romantic Hats & A Giveaway

The first spring & summer hats are arriving next week, and the natural color (here below at right) is featured in the April issue of Romantic Homes Magazine. This hat is Max Chic and you can wear it two ways, with the brim folded up, or down; click to see the full image, s.v.p.~

hats These hats are made of raffia, in Madagascar of course, and they feature a very fine pin stripe. You will find this exact hat at the Paris Ready to Wear show~

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One size fits most, $49. Hard choice, natural or black?? Note the pretty bow at the back~

hat blkWe will stock a wider color range this summer, but for spring we are starting with the black and natural. The wide brim is perfect as it keeps all the sun off your face and shoulders while framing your face perfectly. Beach? Wedding? Casual weekend? Honestly, I have never seen anyone look “bad” in this hat. Even if you don’t think you look “good” in hats, you will love this one~hat detThey also squish flat for suitcase packing. I'm going to offer two of these hats for giveaways. One, right here right now~ leave a comment here with preference for black or natural; I will have a great giveaway shortly with a Fantastic Blogger, which will include choice of hat and choice of coordinating basket. For those who have already placed orders, your hats will ship next week!hat two tone

My giveaway will run until next Thursday, March 31 at midnight. I'll ship worldwide. I'll get back to another Italy post tomorrow...

24 comments:

  1. A Gift Wrapped LifeMarch 24, 2011 at 12:16 PM

    Gorgeous andrea! especially for this fair-haired gal. XO

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  2. AnonymousMarch 24, 2011 at 1:21 PM

    I love these!! I especially like the black one!

    Can't wait to see more posts from your Italian adventure!!

    Ciao!

    Tara

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  3. christina @greige and my sparrowMarch 24, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    Love the natural one!

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  4. TriciaMarch 24, 2011 at 4:05 PM

    The black is divine. A new fave!

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  5. Vickie H.March 24, 2011 at 7:08 PM

    Oh, goodness! It is hard to choose one....I think I will choose the natural one, although I love the drama of BLACK!!! these are really wonderful.

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  6. cakegirlMarch 24, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    Both are fabulous, but the natural is my favorite. Thank you so much for such a great giveaway.

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  7. Pamela Terry and EdwardMarch 24, 2011 at 8:07 PM

    Oh, you are speaking my language!! I was just thinking today as I was out in the sun, that I need to get some new sun hats These are fabulous! And I love the black one!!

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  8. KarenMarch 24, 2011 at 8:30 PM

    So gorgeous! I would love to win this hat. I am now to wearing hats in the summer when I am out in the sun as I was diagnosed with melanoma last year. I would love the natural one.
    Thanks for the giveaway!
    Karen

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  9. FrenchBlueMarch 24, 2011 at 10:39 PM

    Hi Andrea!
    Are you home? I love these big adorable hats:)
    XO

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  10. No nameMarch 25, 2011 at 1:58 PM

    Oh I could do with a few of these delightful hats actually! But I would gladly use the tan as it would work well with everything. Oh maybe the black would be better?... decisions, decisions. Either way, I'm definitely going to need to purchase one. I always where a sunhat in the blazing obnoxious 24 hours of daylight days we have in Alaska. Gotta keep those harmful rays away ya know.

    Thanks for the chance to win!

    Blessings
    Shanna

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  11. PriscillaMarch 25, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    Oh, black - s'il vous plaît

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  12. Maman de trois petit roisMarch 25, 2011 at 6:30 PM

    oh the black one would be perfect for a "royal wedding watch party" I am invited to.... can't wait to hear more about your trip... loving the images!

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  13. KarenaMarch 25, 2011 at 10:08 PM

    Adore the hat in black Andrea!! These are gorgeous!!

    You find the most wonderful delights.

    xoxo
    Karena
    Art by Karena

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  14. La Petite GalleryMarch 26, 2011 at 4:32 AM

    I like the idea that you can pack it in the luggage. The natural will go with more outfits.
    I bought the most beautiful tooled leather in florence, beautiful leather photo albums. I quess Italy would be my favorite place. It's all the steps I can't do it anymore. Have a great trip and stay safe. yvonne

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  15. BrigitteMarch 26, 2011 at 5:21 AM

    I love hats but have never had one with a big brim. Love both, but would choose the natural. I need to order some of those beautiful bags as well. Love your site. Brigitte

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  16. hopflowerMarch 26, 2011 at 8:58 AM

    The natural one is my favourite. They are all beautiful, though; and I wear hats all the time. Very nice.

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  17. LandMarch 26, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    I love the natural hat - now if only I were going somewhere sunny.....

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  18. FrenchBlueMarch 26, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    I WANT WANT WANT the natural BiG hat!! :)))
    XO

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  19. Laura @ 52 FLEAMarch 28, 2011 at 6:59 AM

    Beautiful hats! I adore them both but if forced to choose would go for the natural one. Hats are a must for me...would just LOVE to wear this one! Thank you for a chance to win!
    Take care, Laura :)

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  20. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 7:52 AM

    WOW...trés beau chapeau! If my name is not picked out from the hat on Friday,I'll place an order next week.

    Suzanne from Québec Canada

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  21. AnonymousMarch 29, 2011 at 12:31 PM

    Love the hats! The natural would work perfectly for me. Fingers crossed. Thanks! Maureen mb99999@yahoo.com

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  22. Sherry @ No Minimalist HereMarch 31, 2011 at 9:26 PM

    Andrea, Love the hats and my favorite is the one in natural.
    Hugs,
    Sherry

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  23. JasmineApril 20, 2011 at 9:23 AM

    Andrea!! I am having a hat crisis. I would love to order a hat but I am having problems ordering. Please help! Thanks! Jasmine- jazzzed@hotmail.com

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  24. CyndiApril 20, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    Would love the natural color one! My french loving clients would also like to order these, once I photograph it and post it on my website www.frenchlavenderstore.com Thank you for bringing them here for us to enjoy... Cyndi

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