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brookes boswell kids giveaway!

April 13, 2017 No Comments

springtime is here, which means it’s hat season. and i don’t think there is anything much cuter than kids in hats. brookes boswell has just released her very first children’s hat collection, and i am so excited! i’m a huge fan of her hats, and have been wanting a little mini version for adam for a while now, so this is perfect! she’s released is a well-rounded selection of wide-brimmed straw hats for summer days and wool felt toppers for cooler temperatures. and i’m basically dying over this lookbook because it is the cutest thing ever!

and in honor of the occasion, we’ve teamed up to offer you the opportunity to win one kids straw hat of your choice! the options are the nantes straw hat (my personal favorite), the packable optimo (which is ideal because it can be rolled up), and the kids boro (so you can twin because this one comes in adult sizes, too)!

to enter, simply visit my instagram and follow the directions!

fashion, fall 2016

brookes boswell fall 2016

July 27, 2016 2 Comments

over the past couple of years, brookes boswell has become my number one when it comes to hats. this portland-based milliner makes all of her hats by hand, and her designs are top notch. the new fall 2016 collection is out, and my wishlist is long. these are some of my favorites, but there are even more available on her site. and, in addition to her collection, she’s also recently opened up an online shop and brick & mortar boutique in portland. next time i got on vacation up there, i am definitely going to make it a point to stop by.

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fashion, spring 2016

brookes boswell spring 2016

March 30, 2016 2 Comments

i think i can say with 100% certainty that my current obsession with hats stemmed from my first handmade panama hat by portland-based designer brookes boswell. i got it last spring, and pretty soon, it found it’s way onto my head almost every day, especially in the warm and sunny summer months. she’s just released her new spring 2016 collection, and now i’m trying my best to narrow down my new wishlist! she has a large range of both straw and felt hats to cover any type of weather, with plenty of styles to choose from. i decided to try something new, so i got the new straw cortland for myself, and i’ve been having a lot of fun wearing it. or if you’re curious about the hat that i’m always wearing in outfit photos, the wakefield is still available to order!

each hat is custom made to order by brookes herself, and you can usually select from a variety of different types of straw or felt in different colors to really personalize the look. she also has a really great selection of hat pins and vintage hats, and if you’re in portland, i hear she’s opened a store front so you can check them all out in person!

photos by katie edwards for brookes boswell.

fashion, fall 2015

brookes boswell fall 2015

August 14, 2015 1 Comment

as i’m sure you’ve noticed, this past summer, i’ve had a certain brookes boswell hat permanently glued to my head! i have light sensitivity, so i’ve been hopelessly dedicated to sunglasses, but the wide brim on my wakefield hat finally offered me an alternative to the eyewear that i’d been getting kinda sick of wearing all the time. i’ve worn it so much that if i had to pick my number one piece of the summer, my wakefield would be it. but as summer is drawing to a close, i’m starting to think about what i’ll wear in the cooler months ahead, so i’m pretty excited that the fall 2015 collection is out now!

my style, giveaways

outfit: enter to win a straw hat from brookes boswell!

May 4, 2015 7 Comments

ever since i got this hat from brookes boswell a couple of months ago, it has been permanently glued to my head. i try not to wear it some days, but it somehow seems to add the perfect finishing touch to practically every outfit i own! it’s one of those pieces that seems like i’ve always owned it. an instant classic, if you will. so of course, i was delighted when brookes asked me if i’d like to host a giveaway to offer you the opportunity to win one for yourself! brookes boswell millinery was founded in 2009 after the designer completed her apprenticeship with one of the city’s longtime milliners. her background in architectural design, fine art and textiles, give brookes a keen eye for precision, a love of fine materials, and an appreciation for the construction techniques used in the trade. each piece is individually made by hand with only the highest quality materials right in new york city, so you know you are supporting a great business and a solid product.

enter to win a hat from brookes boswell!

wearing:
brookes boswell wakefield hat
vintage flax linen tank top
vintage navy pants
archway necklace courtesy of young frankk
jenni kayne suede d’orsay flats
the runwell watch courtesy of shinola
gillian steinhardt right hand charm bracelet courtesy of shop aro

bonus: i’m also hosting a sneaky second giveaway over on my instagram! head over to check out the details!