If you find yourself a loose end in LA, but have a cup, some ink, and a brush, then you should make your way to the Sumi Ink Club. Sumi Ink Club is a drawing collection based in LA, established in 2005 by Sarah Anderson and Luke Fischbeck. Their favourite style of drawing is topsy-turvy, detailed and collaborative: on paper using ink. These group drawings are meant to open and fortify social interactions that ‘bleed into everyday life’, welcoming ‘all ages, all humans, all styles’. And now, they’ve expanded from using ink on paper, to print on t-shirts.

Sumi Ink Club’s beautiful designs have been transferred onto the tee, and they are striking to say the least. The design detail is almost on a parallel with an optical illusion – it looks kinetic, but it isn’t, and mexican waves of changing colour on these shirts will definitely get you noticed. When you’re wearing your shades and stalking down the street people will stop you to say ‘wow’. All you will have to say in return is: ‘Sumi’, and maybe do the peace sign with your fingers.

for him

for her

Your look will be made complete with this hot bag they’ve added to the line. The perfect reusable shopping bag. Eco, and chic-o. I like it, lots.

Available here.

Being a faker is underrated in my opinion. I love faking (not important stuff you know, but the little things). Like when you’re having a chit-chat conversation with your hairdresser and she mishears you: ‘Really? You’re a brain surgeon?!!’. There’s the brief pause where I scan the room, making sure there’s no one I know there, contemplate telling her what I really do, but then decide that I could fake it. ‘Yeah, that’s right. Brain surgeon’. My friend once faked to her boyfriend, for a whole year, that she only ate grapes if they were peeled. Why? She doesn’t know, and neither do I, it was just one of those things; one of those things that you fake. Then there’s the big need for fakies when you’re in an uncomfortable social situation being bombarded with questions about obscure musicians. ‘Do you like the American Hound-dog Slobber Dobbers? Not heard of them? What about LollopopBingoDop? Not heard of them either?!! Crunk Rhyme Spitters?’ Feeling alienated from the group you fake it. You tactitly admit that yes, you have heard of the Crunk Rhyme Spitters, you love their stuff, and to make the fake more convincing, you might even hum a tune and pretend to dance to an imaginary rhythm. Faking isn’t lying, it’s a form of art.

The art form of faking extends to everyone’s favourite realm; fashion. These fakers come out with all their creative juices flowing. They love to masquerade one thing as something else.

Take the humble silk scarf and the polaroid picture. Could these guys interchange, could they fake it? Philippe Roucou, a french bag designer, has proved to the world that they can. His limited edition polaroid scarves beautifully merge the two for a top class fake, as the polaroid picture becomes a scarf. Just don’t shake it, because motion during development is bad for the image.

Another potential for fake, comes in the contrast between the sock and the sneaker. Are there ever times when socks can be sneakers? Have you ever seen anyone walking around in their naked socks, outdoors? I have, but then I’ve seen many things that would blow your mind. Among them, are these hi-top sneaker socks. They are the converse of the sock world. Pull them up high, wear them with heels, and you too can fake it.

Think Louis Vuitton can fake it? Well, I know there are a lot of Louis Vuitton fakers out there, but rest assured, this one is the real deal. One day, Louis was taking out the garbage and was struck by a wonderful prospect. Could garbage bags fake it as handbags, and more importantly, would people actually fall for it? Employing Marc Jacobs to do some sketches, he made the ultimate fake bag, then he decided it was worth $1,960, proving that money can buy garbage. Though I have to admit, they look practical and waterproof.

The final in this sequence of fakers is for all those brides-to-be. The fake components are the wedding dress and the wedding cake. My two favourite aspects of every wedding. But could the dress fake it as cake, or could cake fake it as dress? Lukka Sigurdardottir shows your how to snip the cost of your wedding in half with the aid of a simple fake. This dress would make sure the bride is the centre of attention as guests flock around to coo at her beauty and dig their forks in from waist down. What a schweeeeet fake.

The 1970s. So much to love.

Anita Ward bellringing.
The original and best platform shoe.
Sideburns.
Cinema horror classics Don’t Look Now and The Wicker Man.
Everyone dancing like this…….

And now you can relive all the golden days with a click of the finger, as you virtually surf your way back in time to Custard Heart’s Vintage Shop.

The down sides to visiting vintage shops online are that the sensory element is wholly missing. You don’t get that musty smell of the past, the mothballs, the crammed rails, the very high possibility of finding something truly horrific that you can hold up against yourself and laugh out loud at, however, you do get ease of browsing and convenience.

To recreate the 1970s in its truest sense, put on the headphones, crank up the Anita Ward, light the lava lamp and take a look at these beauties…

Being a commited fan of the chunky, vomit-esque patterned knit these cardigans do everything for me. This cream and blue specimen is my idea of heaven, even if the climate is tropical. I’d get so many compliments from my Grandmother.

Eye Cardy

Accessorized with this tapestry, golden chained, clippy handbag, I’d never have to leave the house without my Rubik’s cube.

Victorian meets Seventies Glam

And as the day turns into night, it’s time to pull out those classic disco poses with a shimmy-riffic sparkle top. In the Seventies, you couldn’t not dance.

The reflection from the disco ball will be blinding

Sorry. I need to go, I need to dance.

What’s the first thing to spring into your mind when I say ‘cavern’? I have to admit that for me, it is Aladdin. You know the big tiger’s head made out of sand, and its gravelly “diamond in the rough” voice, which I’ve often tried unsuccessfully to replicate. That was one cavern to give you technicolor dreams.

But in the fantastical world of caverns: [definition: a cave, or a chamber in a cave, typically a large one], the treasures it can hold all depend on individual taste. For my Father, I am sure the cavern would hold gadgets, for my friend it would definitely hold Snickers bars, and for myself? Well obviously: books….or shoes……too much choice, can I have a combination of both?

For a brand that affiliates itself with chambers of treasure, Cavern Collection has high standards to live up to. This ‘collaboration of ideas’ was born in 2005 by L.A. based artists Adam Tullie and Angeline Rivas. Their designs are focused on a core base of original, hand-drawn offerings. I can hazard a guess that their imaginary cavern would therefore, be filled with pencils and paper.

The designs on their t-shirts really do evoke an impression of graphic originality, native american/egyptian inspirations, and a printed evocation of texture which is fascinating to the eye.

Feathery

Accessories can be found in this Cavern too

Aladdin?

I think you’ll agree, it’s all beautifully Pocahontas.

And if you felt like decorating your home in the same style as your clothes, you sure can with Cavern Collection. My home would have this driftwood, manilla rope chandelier because it would make me feel like life in a tent, a simple life.

So Sahara

Returning from the Netherlands, you realise just how much the Dutch love their bikes. The streets everywhere are lined with them, and they’re not just for show. These are real bikes for real people.

But in the world of cycling there are some important considerations to make. Are you going to be a practical biker, or a super-styler? Do you roll up the right leg of your trouser and risk creasing or do you invest in some snug cycle leggings with a padded bottom? Are you going to wear a few well-positioned reflective strips here and there, or go the full whammy and get a disco ball jacket? Will you have an uber-cool short strap courier bag, or a 1930s schoolteacher wicker basket?

In the Netherlands, they know how to ride with the style, it’s something about being effortlessly European. But regardless of your nationality, you too can ooze Euro on your set of wheels with a Bagaboo, Hungarian slice of courier cool on your back.

Also handy for when you're not on the bike

Bagaboo were the sponsers of the 2009 European Cycle Messenger Championships, and are set to rise to even greater heights of cycle-fashion-fame in 2010, Budapest. Tearproof and water resistant, you can customize your Bagaboo and select your perfect colour combo, size, and any special little extras like laptop sleeves, key clips, and champion stripes.

Team it with one of these super cool Bern helmets (safety first), and you’ll look just like you’re from the Netherlands: Goede reis!

In case of accident

In January things can get a little heavy. The snow has stirred up some post-Christmas stress, everyone feels calorie dense, the resolutions didn’t really ever get going and it’s still really cold. So what we all need is a healthy dose of light entertainment, and I’m not talking charades. Let’s play a game of ‘would you ever wear?’ It’ll get the hearty laughs going (which by the way is a great form of cardiovascular exercise aiding the production of toned abs. See, you didn’t need to go to the gym).

Scenario Number One:
It’s a cold morning and you’re late for work, you’re not looking forward to the long commute into the city, so whilst eating breakfast you decide to wear something that will make you feel happy and cheerful, in spite of the Monday blues. You wander over to the wardrobe: do you get out a red sweater (happy colour), those patterned tights (bit of jazz), or, would you ever wear………….

Woof Woof

A Gimzo skirt in grey tweed with ‘ear-pockets’ and swarovski crystal eyes by Brian Lichtenberg?
It’s only $2,100, cheaps and cheerful. They’d love it at the office.

Scenario Number Two:
Your best friends have just moved into a new flat and invited you over for a casual dinner. The only problem is that they haven’t had chance to buy crockery yet, so it’s a ‘ bring your own plate’ deal. You haven’t done the washing up in days and can’t find a clean plate, and to make things worse you’re on the last minute. What would you do? And more importantly, would you consider wearing……

Chink, Chink

The Porcelain dress by Chinese artist Li Xiaofeng?
You wouldn’t need to find a plate, and the partial shorts effect around the thigh area is particularly attractive.

Scenario Number Three:
You have a romantic date organized with someone who you’re out to impress, but unfortunately its been a very bad hair day. The hair can’t be tamed with all the brushes and oils of Persia, and you know how important nice hair is in a date context. You need to find something to wear which will detract attention away from your mane, perhaps even some form of total head covering? But, would you wear…………….

Bad hair day?

The giant, black, feathered egg dress by Giles Deacon?
It would leave an impression for sure, and the hair issue would no longer be an issue. So, would you?

[And last but not least]
Scenario Number Four:
A rainy day, your nephew’s fourth birthday party, a trip to the farm wearing animal costumes. You have been assigned the role of child watch assistant, but you must adhere to the strict fancy-dress code, however, you still want to look stylish and chic (you never know, there could be model scouts there). Would you swap face paint and a makeshift tail for……………….

Clip-Clop

Alexander McQueen’s very reptilian, hoof-style “armadillo” shoes?
You would walk like a panther, and probably howl in pain when walking (maybe a bit like a wolfhound) – but on second thoughts, that might scare the little ones…in fact, I think they’re going to give me nightmares.

Looks like the Gimzo skirt is the least offensive after all, I’d better start saving up.

Happy January!

The world of graphic literature, offbeat news, culture, art and debate is, by nature, always morphing into new modes of expression, and in the case of евтини мебелиT-Post, the shape and texture of its expression is via t-shirt.

Combining news and a graphic t-shirt, T-Post is the world’s first wearable magazine. Every six weeks subscribers to T-Post receive a new issue in the mail with a news story on the inside, and an artistic interpretation on the outside.

There’s something wholesome about T-Post, despite its cutting edge innovation. The content of T-Post, in the stories it selects to write about, aims to inspire conversation; stories to make people think and open up new ideas and opinions. With an environmental conscience, the production is strictly limited to the number of T-Post subscribers. In other words, they will print one tee per subscriber, no more, no less. This way there is no overprinting, no selling of shirts in stores, and no waste. So if you’re subscribed you’re going to get something available only in the present tense, the same tee won’t be around at any future time.

Since the idea was born back in 2004, T-Post have begun distributing to over 50 countries, and if you want to get your hands on the latest issue, in which you can read all about Chako Paul City (a town in the Northern Sweden Woods where all the residents are women and all the women are gay), then you’ll just have to subscribe. Looks like quite the read.

T-Post current issue

Does everybody have a funky uncle? I’m trying to think about funky things my uncles have done, but struggling to come up with material…does balding count as ‘funky’ these days? I think the ideal funky uncle is a diverse character. He has interests which span agriculture and food, investment, media, time travel and fashion. Thanks to Funkuncle, now everyone has a shared uncle who according to this criteria, is indeed funkalicious.

Funkuncle dubs itself a ‘multinational corporation with diverse interests throughout the world, extending into the atmosphere and even right down into the soft underbelly’, something which every uncle with a desire to be a funcle should strive to achieve. The corporation was established in 1955 by Edward J. Funkuncle as a manufacturer of spandex, but has grown and expanded ever since to become what it is today. So perhaps it isn’t really anything to do with becoming a funky uncle.

With its newest expansion being fashion, Funkuncle now offer a delightful range of graphic tees. Funkuncle write that their textile division seeks to create high art at the same time as completely mechanizing the artistic process, this is mostly achieved as their production line is 100% robot.

Some of their most iconic tees are “Time Box” and “Game Face”, which fuse modernity and colour with a distinctly retro overtone.

Time Box

Game Face

And remember, to be a funky uncle…everything must be taken with a pinch of salt.

Heard of S.I.T.H? It could stand for many things:

Sizzling In The Heat….
or Super Igloo: Tremendous Home…
or Screaming Invisible Trampoliner Hurt.

But (fortunately) what it actually signifies is: Star In The Hood.

London’s Tinchy Stryder is not just a pretty face/rapping rapper/musical melody maker who likes to flash around with his S.I.T.H clothes shimmering, he is in fact the very fashion master behind this brand. Created a couple of years ago, Tinchy says: “RESPECT” and “I wear it every single day”. After listening to Tinchy’s touching lyrics, I have been inspired by ‘the hood‘ way of life and have decided to make it my quest to become a Tinchy disciple. So far so good, I’ve been congratulated on the authenticity of my walk, shades and rhymes, now all I need is some cutting edge stizzle [style]. Where better to stizzle myself up that with some bone fide Tinchy wear, modeled by the man himself. Since it’s chilly I’ve decided to go for the sweatshirt, a soft, fleecy lining sounds so appealing for when I’m snuggled at home with a cup of tea….oh I mean, I need to keep warm-izzle when I’m out on the streets all night in a freestyle rap-off. There are many designs to choose from. The neon green on black is attractive, but since I’m aiming to be more of a ‘baller’, I think I’ll bling it up with the diamante, black-filled, grey-marl sweatshirt. No expense spared.

Serious Stizzle

Despite my steely exterior (you need it in the hood), I have to admit that this gangsta’ is really quite the softie. So when selecting some Christmas presents for my homies, I’m planning on splashing my baller cash on an ‘I Got Soul’ Tinchy-esque tee, because 100% of the profits go to War Child, an international charity that protects children who live in the most dangerous war zones of the world. Yeah Tinchy, that’s right – “Respect”.

When you're in the hood, you're allowed to be grammatically incorrect

There are a lot of similarities between pastry chefs and fashion designers. Layers, cutting and construction. Colour, shape and matters of taste. It’s all about creating something that looks beautiful and makes you want it. Sounds like the ideal opportunity for a role reversal? Well that’s just what’s happened.

Alex Mabille has created this incredibly velvety looking yule log of dreams in a project with famous french tea room Angelina. Though it looks like my Grandma’s pin cushion, it really is good enough to eat. Expect chestnuts, candied apples, yuzu, lime, milk chocolate and caramelised pecans. This Christmas pud blows the raisins straight out of mine, though I’m not sure that I could realistically bring the fork to it come Christmas Day.

Log Couture

For the more dunkable designer coat, head down to The Berkley in Knightsbridge for a designer afternoon tea. Just make sure you don’t get your designer coat mixed up with the biscuit version. This Burberry Prorsum classic trench coat biscuit is quite out of the ordinary, with rich cinnamon flavours and caramel belt and buttons.

Coat Delicious

For real clothes, Cadbury’s can kit you out. Recruiting Giles Deacon to do the designing, the Cadbury’s Caramel Bunny now wears a strapless, ruffle, tulip dress with chocolate polka dots. Apparently this rabbit has been rated the third sexiest cartoon character, and now we all know why.

Chocolate Rabbit Fashion

There’ll be mistletoe hanging around, you’ve got to look your best.

It’s party season, and though Nigella Lawson might be able to effortlessly carry off hosting a beautiful, candlelit, parmesan shaved party, it’s all a big fakie really. She has a TV crew to help out, is really good at rustling up a feast, and has the time to prepare in advance, luxuries many of us must live without. I always like to be the hostess with the slightly harsh streak. ‘Come to my party! It’s going to be amazing, and I can’t wait to see you! But bring your favourite drinks and food and music, and if you don’t, then….don’t come! See you then!’ It minimises the work front and leaves maximum time for home decoration and self-beautification. Sometimes you have to sacrifice your guest’s comfort to be truly fabulous.

The truly fabulous hostess has a jaw-dropping little Christmas number. Some of this season’s finest include the golden snowflake dress from Brit designers Dahlia. These ladies know how to craft a dress into Christmas bling at its finest. That said, I feel like I want to accessorise it with roller-skates for some reason. Perhaps some from here. Totally unique look.

GoldenSnowfallRollerBall

If you’re a bit wobbly on the old roller skates, you might prefer to opt for a more understated glamour ooze. This dress from Reiss says: ‘She just threw me on, and I fit in all the right places. Look’ That’s just the kind of personality I look for in a dress. In pale pink and black, this will make you the hostess with a shprinkling of well positioned shparkle.

Not a Roller Skate in Sight

If you’re a man host, then wearing the perfect dress may not be so high on your agenda. But depending on your your guest list, you might still be out to impress. Why not try to pull it out of the bag in this B Store Buffalo Polka Shirt. The black on white is like an inverted snowstorm, radical yet also Christmassy. And I’ll tell you a secret…a contrast collar always makes the girls flock. Sssssshhh.

Dot to Dot

Most importantly, you must be on time for your own party. Always ensure that you’ve left a few extra minutes to slick some gel through your locks, construct an architecturally sublime gingerbread house, and slice some lemons. A party isn’t a party without sliced lemons. To keep you on time click this Firetrap White Alpha Watch around your wrist. Inkeeping with the wintery snow theme, white watches are what all the trendiest people have put on the top of their Christmas lists.

Snowy White Watches

Remember, you don’t have to be Nigella to host the perfect party. Few slices of lemon, optional roller skates, the Pogues in the background, maybe some paper chains if you’ve got the time, and get the guests to do the rest.

Once upon a time, everyone used to get socks for Christmas, and everyone used to give socks for Christmas. Christmas became synonymous with ’socks’ and because of this the sock ended up getting a bad reputation. Christmas gifts were too predictable, people were getting bored. Their toes might have been warm, but there was no longer an element of surprise in unwrapping sock-shaped gifts. Sock-stitchers tried in vain to make the sock more desirable by bringing out novelty Christmas ranges, but it didn’t work. In fact most people even preferred to wear plain old socks rather than a pair spotted with a flurry of glittery, round puddings. Then with the introduction of other (usually more frivolous) Christmas gift possibilities, the sock became gradually extinct in Christmas gifting. Now and then it still pops up, usually as a ‘joke’ gift to laugh about the predictability of the ‘olden days’ of Christmas past, but as a gift, the sock has slowly shrivelled away into the background…never to be seen again.

It is a tragic tale, especially when you think that the oversized sock/stocking is one of the Christmas traditions we still enjoy each year. So in a campaign to revive the sock from it’s back-of-the-drawer slumber, I’m bringing soxy back. Here are some new sock friends that you might want to make this year.

The cutting edge of style, recommended by none other than Vogue, is the ‘iridescent pop-sock’ which adds ‘coquettish fun’ to your sock draw. For these socks to work, you need bare legs, skyscraper heels/wedges and the courage to wear them during the ‘cocktail hour’, optionally garnished with a slice of lemon. Yes your bare legs might be cold, and no the pop-sock doesn’t really offer woolly warmth – but the sock is changing, it’s stylish and that means that it isn’t always completely practical.

Sock Candy

The next sock in line could be called the sock from the future. Heat Sox are socks which need a battery because they are foot-ovens. This sock knows what it means to be a sock…grrrrrrr. They may on the pricey side, and they might not be super dooper stylish, but c’mon, you can control the heat from low to high! And just in case you are a little bit concerned about having electronic feet (perfectly understandable of course), the manufacturers offer their customers reassurance that they have used a low amperage to eliminate the possibility of shocks and burns. Safety first.

Socks from the Future

Finally, we have the winning combination of style and warmth within a sock-concept. When wearing these you won’t have to worry about chilly bare legs or be concerned about about your voltage. These guys are hardy and strong. They have an edge of Christmas, a splash of practicality and a slice of ‘I could wear you forever and ever, come here’. You’ll get attached. With bobbles and reindeer, these Nordic socks by Urban Outfitters aren’t just socks, they’re slipper socks: yes! both a slipper and a sock. The design and colour scheme oozes Christmas in Oslo. Socktacular.

The All-Rounder

It’s just a few days into the advent calendar, but Christmas fever has already taken over. The lights are up, the fake snow machine is pumping out white flakes and Cliff Richard has begun infiltrating the airwaves. There are many festive frolics to be had, but perhaps the most festive and most frolicky of them all is the staple of Christmas fashion, which is without a doubt, the Christmas Jumper.

Best worn on Christmas Day, the archetypal festive knit is the stomping ground of pattern. In-keeping with everything that Christmas signifies: excess, indulgence and warmth, the Christmas Jumper offers wild pattern, colour and style. Most importantly perhaps, the amount of pattern on one of these knits will ensure that after a triple serving of turkey and a few hefty slices of yule log no one will be able to see you bulge: pattern = distraction.

For all your Christmas Jumper needs, the best place to head might be…hmmmmm…www.christmasjumper.co.uk? Yes, all your Christmases have come at once. These sweatshirts are ‘just like Granny used to make’, and you can feel the Granny influence all over them. There’s the classic Christmas print in burgundy and cream with Nordic inspired reindeer and snowflakes, and then there’s the altogether more “CHRISTMAS! AAAAAAARRRGH!” snowman on bottle green. Oh my Santa. As this male model shows, to enjoy the perfect Christmas all you need is a glass of wine and a seasonal knit, just like Granny used to make.

Looking Christmassy

But if you’re one of the cooler Christmas kids, the elves at Lazy Oaf have been busy designing a limited edition Christmas Jumper. It’s blue to remind you of frost, and combines all elements of Christmas in its pattern heavy screen-print: trees, reindeer, snowflakes. All that’s really missing is the lead singer of Wizzard. And the best bit about these Lazy Oaf jumpers? They’re unisex, you know what that means – they’re universal. In my opinion, if everyone wore one of these this December it would make for a merry merry Christmas.

Christmas!

Best letter of the alphabet? It has to be ‘K’. For starters it looks fantastically angular, can be written uniquely in each style of handwriting – so it’s personal, and some of the most wonderful people have names which begin with this letter. Of course I’m talking about Keith Chegwin, Kanye West and Keira Knightly….cough cough cough, not myself! If you think you know of a better letter then feel free to fight back. Otherwise you could show some allegiance to the alphabet with one of these spangly necklaces from Anna Lou of London. I’m wearing the ‘K’ in black, but if a peach ‘T’ is more your cup of…tea, or a white ‘S’, like the winter snow, then take your pick. But I think secretly we all know and accept that ‘K’ is the leading letter:

Kool

Since Anna Lou is of London, she also loves to make her plastic accessories Britalicious. The Queen’s Head earrings and Corgi Brooch are my particular favourites, and would be ideal Christmas gifts for any friends who live overseas. Particularly friends who dislike Britain…there’s nothing like a good bit of patriotism in the face of banterous hostility is there now? I’m just hoping for a Gordon Brown range to come out; did you know, he’s gone a little bit gangsta, rap bling these days has G-Brown…

Guess who has a Royal Corgi..............

............that's right! The Queen!

Dublin is almost tropical in climate right now, and as it’s most certainly Autumn, I’m pleasantly surprised. The plus side is that I’m still wearing peep-toe sandals (without socks, I’ll just clarify that). The down side is that, with more than your average number of bad-hair days, I would quite like to squish my locks into a wooly hat. I’m a low maintenance kind of person, but it’s just not cold enough. There are still short sleeves going on here. As the nights draw in and the winter months loom I’m assured that the cold isn’t too far away, so I can justify that investing in a winter hat is not a purely frivolous move, despite the exotic Irish climate. Though that said, investing in one of these hats…well, it might be quite frivolous actually….

The hat I’m talking about is this vunderburger wooly from Lazy Oaf.

The Burger King

Layered with lettuce, tomato and cheese, its no wonder that he’s smiling a big burgery smile on his little face. As the Lazy Oaf warns, “Be prepared – you’ll look sooo tasty people might try a take a bite out of your head!” which are definitely wise words of caution. Possible head bitage might be a worry too much for some of you, but if you’re feeling burgery brave, I’m sure that pre-ordering this hat will keep you warm as the nights get colder and winter looms.

If you’d prefer something a little more classical, I’m thinking nineteenth-century classical, then the baker-boy hat might be your perfect match. This one from Goorin makes me want to sing this song, but I think that if you’re in London over winter – it could really work.

Baker Boy

Dickens would certainly encourage it. But if you prefer rustic countryside to Dickens remakes, the more stylish flat-cap will be your best friend this winter. Old-man cool is always in style…always.

For the Ladies, there are also some very dramatic hats knocking about. If you’re feeling wintery and theatrical, then why not accessorize this net beret by Helene Berman with some red lipstick. You’ll certainly attract attention. Alternatively, you could use it for preventing pesky mosquito bites, casting some really cool shadows over your face if you stand in the right light, looking fierce, and/or catching fish. Whoever said that hats are only for your head?

Net-faced-beret by Helene Berman

Lastly, but by no means the shrinking violet of woolies, the ‘Bobble’ is big news in winter hat world 2009. Apparently, the bigger your Bobble, the better. But if I’m going to go in for the Bobble this winter then I’ll be Bobbling around in a People Tree hat. I think that this particular Bobble is almost as big as half of my face, but that means it will be perfectly proportional in the fashion stakes, and hopefully will not result in any neck-ache whatsoever, just perfect toasty warmth and maximal bad-hair-day coverage.

Big and Bobbly

Whether burgers, baker boys, flat caps, net faces or big Bobbles are your perfect hat match, I wish you a long, happy and most importantly: a warm headed winter of togetherness.