Proper Topper

In these cold winter months it's very important to keep your melon warm. But warm doesn't need to translate to ugly. I love a good, colorful hat as a statement piece. I recently stumbled upon the cutest hat designer, Annie Larson of All Knitwear. She was born in Seoul, Korea but grew up in Wisconsin - no wonder she knows how to make a good hat! The fun colors and designs would brighten up any cold winter day.

She also makes incredibly intricate sweaters...but they're a little too crazy Bill Cosby sweaters for me. If you grew up watching the Cosby Show, you know what I'm talking about.  

Off to the Races

The Kentucky Derby is one week from tomorrow, and while most people don't have the the chance to attend the Derby, there are countless Derby parties. My college friend EC is attending a Derby party in Virginia and suggested we do a Derby themed post.

C&C is always up for a good challenge...and dressing for the Derby is definitely a big one. Not only do women have to find the perfect dress, but also the perfect hat. I knew immediately where I would start with the inspiration for this post, with the hat.

My good friend AL introduced me to the incredible hat milliner House of MacGregor based in Dallas, TX. Her hats are incredible and have to be shared with the C&C readers.

For this post I decided to take Derby Hats from House of MacGregor and style them with a dress I would wear them with to the Derby! And, in case any of you are actually going to a Derby party, I've chosen the dresses from Rent The Runway, so you can still place your order for next weekend!

So, off to the Races!

The bow on this red hat is over the top fabulous. And the Kate Spade Tiebreaker dress is the perfect compliment.

With this fantastic hat, I would pair the Mabrey Maxi Dress by Shoshanna.

Long dresses are not necessarily the norm for the Derby, but I think this would be a wining combination. 

The Derby requires a certain "look" and Kate Spade dresses definitely fit the profile. This black and white hat with the Hole in One Dress is another simple, chic combination.

This final combination is a little less Derby"ish" as the dress has a bit more edge, but I think paired with this hat it would be perfectly appropriate.

I especially love the back of this Derek dress by Slate & Willow. 

What would be your Derby dress and hat pick?

Right on Target

Last week I visited the Bullseye Boutique (a.k.a. Target) to pick up a few necessities. I was immediately distracted, as usual, by everything that wasn't on my list.  Their holiday merchandising has really been stepped up, everything is right on trend and as always, the prices are right!

I die for these glitter smoking slippers. Only $19.99 (I should have bought them) and these hot heels were an affordable $32.99. 

Next to the women's clothes...love this gold glitter blouse and these cable knit sweaters.

They had a fantastic selection of sleepwear and accessories. I came home with this adorable sleeping mask for only $4.99. 

On to accessories with colorful socks, bright belts, adorable glasses cases and a fun printed pencil case. 

And finally, the Mini Fashionista and I had some fun in the hat section! I might be going back for one of these hats! 

I restocked my sock collection with some polka dots and stripes. I also picked up a gift for my lovely twin sister for Christmas, but I can't ruin the surprise...

If you haven't been to Target lately and are looking for fun gifts for your friends and family, or for yourself, you should go...SOON.

And, in case you missed Friday's post, Serena Italian Imports is offering 10% through the 20th!