A Snippet of Style

I’m a sucker for miniatures - like mini food, dollhouses, etc. You name it and I’m a fan!  So, naturally, I simply adore the mini-hat trend which is suddenly all the rage. These little hats come atop headbands or hair clips and add some adorable appeal to any outfit. They are easy to wear and though some feel that they “can’t carry it off”, honestly all you need is a little bit of fun in your soul to rock this trend!

One of the first places I saw the mini-hat being worn was by Jenny Humphrey (Taylor Momsen) on Gossip Girl. She wore it with a touch of sophistication atop short curly hair, with a strapless minidress, tights and black stilettos. Love the look!

These mini-hats or cocktail hats (as they are also known) have been around for years. However,  to date they have only been a sophisticated mainstay of British fashion for formal events such as weddings and horse races. Only in recent times has the mini-hat become more ubiquitous, after adorning the heads of famous folk such as Taylor Momsen above as well as being spotted on the runway.

The recent trend has been towards a more casual metamorphosis of these mini-hats in colored and floral styles decorated with lace and rosettes. So why not add one of these quirky styles into your wardrobe now? They can be worn to any occasion, including a casual day out shopping or a dinner date with friends!

Generally, you would want to wear your mini-hat positioned slightly off the side of your head. They are usually pre-positioned on headbands at this location, or if you have one with a comb or a clip you would simply fasten it on the side of your head. Keep your hair down in a simple style — either straight or curled can work well.

So do you think this is a fashion faux pas? Or a trend that’s here to stay? Personally I just love this cute trend and have already added it into my accessories collection!

Btw, do also check out this lovely blog for some really amazing mini food art. I think it’s a real talent to be able to create miniatures like these! I once spent a whole college summer building up a little bakery along these lines. Will post up pics someday! I don’t know if I have the patience to ever do it again, but it was good fun for the holidays. For the time being I guess I’ll just make do with my miniature hat.

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