Tuesday, June 10, 2008

Travel proof hats



At a recent fashion show in Lafayette models in swimsuits donned floppy hats with their bikinis for a look that was quite refined for swimwear. It was a great reminder of how a simple accessory can take a look from average to chic in an instant.

I headed home that evening to find my wide brim straw hat. To my dismay, it was as crumpled as it was last August when I unpacked it from a trip to Tahiti. I was sure that my sad, disfigured hat would have taken shape again after months on a shelf. I was wrong.

You can imagine my delight then when on a recent trip to La Mode Shoes, I learned of a travel proof hat. The Eric Javits hats (and handbags) are made of a material called Squishee, which is basically crush proof. And while these woven items have the essence of straw they are far more durable. If I can survive three connecting flights and 24 hours of travel time, I expect my hat to do the same.

1 comment:

Emily said...

Amanda the site looks great! Congrats on getting the first issue out. I'll have to be sure to grab one the next time I'm in Lafayette.