I've been ducking comments for a while about how it's time for me to update my hat -- a spring chapeau, perhaps? I already missed the window for an Easter Bonnet -- well, except for Greek Orthodox Easter. Stellaa?
The fact is, if Lonnie hadn't matched my head with Aretha's hat, I'd never have had my Obama-fabulous winter look.
It's true: I don't know how to use Photoshop or any other tool that would let me put a fetching hat on my head. I should, but I don't.
So: I ain't too proud to beg: If you can put me in a flattering hat, I'll wear it. I'll try to figure out how to stage a contest so all ya'll can vote on my Spring look.
I have to admit: I love Aretha's hat, and I might bring it out next winter. But my head is getting really hot lately!
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Then we can take an actual photo and if ya like it you can make it your new hat avatar? I know, it sounds corny, but since you asked?
Then no messing with photo shop and you can take your pick, real time, in the flesh.
Sorry no hats for Greek Easter.
I'm honored you've worn my styling so long as it is. Good luck with your new look - it's sure to be a winner!
http://open.salon.com/blog/z_bitch/2009/04/13/easter_crazy_hat_parade
I think the hat in Picture #6 is so YOU...it screams Audrey Hepburn with the classic white/black broad stripes look. Z bitch prefers the hat in Picture #8. Either way, they would look fahbulous on you.
chapeau for you.
Joan, if you want people to photoshop you up, can you please take off your hat so that we don't have to make pics of you wearing two hats at once?
(For those who haven't seen it: http://www.beachblanketbabylon.com/showpics/hat_01.shtml
Or better yet, try on several and we can vote on the best one!!
The pixie Muses have dozens of hats that might work. But I'll need a copy of your avatar sans Aretha to get the renders to work.
Or should we search The Google for interesting Joan pictures?
http://open.salon.com/blog/jimgalt/2009/04/15/trying_on_new_hats
Then when your BFHF* Dick Armey appears with you, you can tell him to eat your hat, which is so much more urbane than "eat my shorts".
*Best F%&k Head Forever
Anyways. I adore hats. I have 8 on my desk right now. My favorite one is my blue fedora with a feather. I need to find good spring/summer hats though. I have mostly winter ones (heavy felt, dark colors etc).
I am trying to decide between these two:
http://www.thefedorastore.com/New-2008-Stetson-Florentine-Milan-Latte-Fedora-p/6115-latte.htm
http://www.thefedorastore.com/Grade-3-Panama-Optimo-Crown-Fedora-Hat-p/p133.htm
(They do have some accessories--not sure about hats.)
But dammit, I don't know anything about hats.
I hope you pick a nice hat, maybe a Giants cap for summer and a took (I think that's how Canadian's spell it) for winter.
OK, I'm out of my element and making myself nauseous.
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I think you'll like it!
Lisa
If only we had a game designer among us, someone who could make those hats move around with the mouse, a virtual version of those clingy, plastic game boards from the past. A bit like paper dolls.