DIY the floppy hat

the inspiration

I think that the floppy hat,suggested by YSL for the past winter,is still a top accessory this season. A dramatic accessory can make an outfit so the hat becomes extremely wide and almost covers the face.
Yesterday i wanted to try to do a floppy hat at home.
The process of making the pattern was very pratical and immediate.
This is just a possible way to do it. You can even take a hat you already own and copy the pattern.
I took a small plastic bag and i worn it like a hat (i know this sounds silly)
then i took the paper scotch and i've started rolling it around my head
this gives the shape of your head to the plastic bag
as you can imagine the use of the plastic bag is critical if you don't want to remove your scalp and end up having a bald hairdo like britney during her mad days.


this is the scotch cap,measure the edge of it

now we have to make the 3D cap flat to be able to cut the fabric

trace a semicircular shape on both side of the cap
cut these shapes and slice them to make them flat


now copy these shapes on a new piece of paper making the borders rounded


now you have the cap pattern
cut 2 semicircular shapes and one rectangular and sew them
for the brim:it's just made of 2 concentric circles
to draw this shape:the smaller circle has a radius obtained dividing the circumference of your head by 6.28(example my circumference is 58 cm so r=58/6.28=9.2 cm)
the bigger circle radius depends on how wide you want the hat.
If you want a big floppy effect try a width of 18 cms so draw a circumference with a radius that is the smaller radius plus the width of the brim R=r+18 (my hat has a R=9.2+18=27.2cm)


now sew this piece of fabric to the cap and if you like you can stiffen the brim with a layer of two of iron on adhesive canvas you've done!

share your thoughs!

Filling your Christmas list:10 essentials of the season

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've too many places to go,let's go shop,let's go shop, let's go shop.
Ok, i've been taken by the christmas mood, that is another way to say i've been taken by the shopping fever.
But to avoid impluse buys let's sit down and write our christmas list.Later on you can whisper it to your boyfriend while he's sleeping so it will turn out it has been his very own idea!
Let's look at our wardrobe: do we have all the seasonal must haves?
Christmas is the right time to grab them all.
This is my list of the season must haves, feel free to tell me yours.
I made a polyvore set for you

1. a coral (or red) maxi dress a 70s vibe for your christmas parties
2. a leopard coat (we need one anycase)
3. 70s flare jeans
4. city ankle boots
5. a pair of wedges
6. a little black dress with some character (take one decorated it will make your look)
7. a piece of Lanvin for H&M (we talked about it all autumn so you've got to have one!)
8. ruffle coral shoes (coral is one of the seasonal most hot colors)
9. structured wool sweater (one with loops or exagerated shoulders,one with some unusual decorations)
10. a brocade coat or dress

off the list but still very important

1. a 60s dress
2. a jumpsuit or a playsuit
3. a wide floppy hat

Oh the weather outside is frightful, But the fire is so delightful, And since we've too many places to go,let's go shop,let's go shop, let's go shop.
Ok, sono stata contagiata dallo spirito natalizio che in altre parole vuol dire dallo spirito natalizio dello shopping.
Per evitare di comprare la prima cosa che ci attira salvo poi non poterla abbinare con niente sediamoci un attimo e scriviamo la nostra lista di Natale. Con calma dopo la potrete sussurrare nell'orecchio del vostro ragazzo mentre dorme così al risveglio penserà che sia stata una sua idea!
Guardiamo nell'armadio: abbiamo tutti i pezzi necessari della stagione?
Natale è un'ottima occasione per completare la collezione.
Ho stilato una lista di quelli che sono i must haves della stagione, vi ho anche fatto un set con polyvore!

1. un vestito maxi corallo perfetto per i party natalizi(non ve lo mettete ai party dove andrò io però!)
2. un cappotto leopardato(non può mancare nell'armadio cmq)
   
3. pantaloni a zampa anni 70
   
4. stivaletti per la città,vanno di moda quelli stringati
   
5. un paio di zeppe
6. un tubino nero con un po' di carattere decorato in maniera appariscente(da solo farà il vostro look)
   
7. un pezzo della collezione Lanvin at h&m(ormai ne abbiamo parlato per mesi, ne dovete avere uno)
   
8. scarpe corallo decorate con ruche
9. maglione scultura (decorato in maniera vistosa con avvolgimenti o ganci o pon pon)
   
10. un vestito o un cappotto broccato

fuori lista ma cmq necessari

1. un vestito anni 60, quelli a sacchetto un po' svasati sotto
2. una tuta lunga o con shorts (non quella da ginnastica!!)
3. un cappello a falda larga
   

Trend alert: Big floppy hats

YSL felt hat 165 EUR

The new trend: Big floppy wool hats for winter.
An headpiece add character to a simple outfit. The floppy hat add mystery and it's chic. For this season your hat has to be black and wide. In the YSL commercial it covers all the face, we don't want to go so dramatic, leave your face exposeded but choose a wavy design. How to wear it? Don't overdo!The wide floppy hat it's a statement on its own! Pair it with something simple: a simple coat!
And now: where we can buy this hat?
I found this one from American Apparel and i think it's perfect (aldought i would prefere it black). I'm always interested on how things are done and i found a video on how american apparel produces their floppy hats. If you're curious too, have a look!






Other floppy hats

27 EUR ($38) - asos.com

27 EUR ($38) - shopkitson.com

16 EUR ($22) - lorisshoes.com

49 EUR ($68) - yesstyle.com

some matchings