STUFFY SOPHISTICATED SOCIALITE/h&m top hat

Although I feel like an interactive billboard for h&m with this outfit, I love this top hat. I have always wanted one and I could never really find one that I liked...until this one appeared on a recent shopping trip. With no tags, this great piece was hanging on a rack as if it was meant for me to find it! 

You don't have to be the Mad Hatter or even a stuffy sophisticated socialite to wear a top hat...and please don't be one that will only wear a top hat to a wedding (no offense if you happen to be one that has). Dressed up or down, a top hat is a must-have accessory. Next time I'll let my nerd flag fly and strap some goggles on for a steam-punk look.

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 h&m top hat

perry ellis tie

h&m button down 

h&m waistcoat

h&m motorcycle denim 

marc jacobs braces

ebay boots

COLD WAR ERA/russian military hat

I found this hat in a vintage store and couldn't pass up the chance to own such a cool piece of history. This isn't your typical store find...This is an authentic Soviet Ushanka and it even has something written in Russian along with the date of 1984!  Every time I wear it I feel as though the cold war is still on!

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monarchy hoodie

blanco quilted blazer

rayban aviator sunglasses

russian military ushanka

BEHIND DOOR NUMBER 2/remix line ysl tee

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remix line ysl tee

h & m blazer

h & m hooded cardigan

h & m lounge pants

rock and republic studded high tops

ray ban aviators

EDUN ROCK/ray-ban aviators

 

 These have to be a pair of my favorite shoes...I say that now, but I do have my eye on a pair of Aigle boots that I think will be awesome for this Fall (yeah, I'm already planning that far ahead).  I really like the studs that cover these shoes and whenever I where these I don't want to cover the tongue just so I can show off the plaque.

The Edun tee was a really cool find as it was a freebie given away at the Museum of Contemporary Art Denver. Who gives a away Edun clothing? MCA Denver does! 

I love watches...not really sure why...I just do! I try to buy a watch on every trip I take so that I can remember the experience. This Marea watch was purchased in Barcelona and every time I wear it I am reminded that I need to get my stuff together so I can move there.

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fedora purchased on the streets of paris 

ray-ban aviator sunglasses

edun shirt

mek corduroy

hot topic braces

marea watch 

rock & republic studded high top sneakers

thrifted belt used as a cuff