The brim’s the limit

Hats, hats, hats… because the Sun shows mercy to no man (or woman for that matter) and a burnt face is the ultimate dermatological don’t – not to mention a fashion gaffe par excellence.

Panama, straw, boater, trilby…Stetson-esque…this season there really is a hat for all trends so get ready to doff those caps and take your hats off for this summer’s must-have head-wear…

I love these two from Vivienne Westwood’s Red Label – particularly the one on the left: Oxford boat-race with a sharp-edged twist…wear with anything!

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Marvellous Maxis…Summer’s ultimate style hero

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I do love a good maxi. Sultry Seventies-chic and long-lines make for effortless élan on those sultry summer days. Lazily draped floor-skimmers create a long-limbed willowy silhouette, simultaneously cool, casual and supremely decadent. Add this season’s putty-pinks, diaphanous fabrics and sheer layered detailing into the mix and the result is pure pre-Raphaelite heaven – team with gladiator flats, the official sandal du jour, for some seriously sexy devil-may-care boho appeal.

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Need a break from neutrals? The maxi is a super-chic way to work this season’s other style-staple: go global with striking African prints, visit middle-England in country-cottage florals or jazz things up with Missoni-esque eclecticism.

Having a Woodstock moment? Succumb to your inner hippy and accessorize with delicate hair jewellery; take inspiration from headgear guru Maison Michel, think elfin-esque, unstructured quiet beauty.

Heavenly Hats & Handsome Headpieces from Maison Michel

Parisian refinement meets rock-chic in the s/s 2010 ready-to-wear collection from avant-garde atelier Maison Michel.

Designed by Artistic Director Laetita Crahay – also Head of accessories and jewellery at Chanel no less – the collection features a sassy spring take on some classic favourites including boaters, trilbys and teeny top hats. And for the non-hat-headed among us there are the fabulously fun headpieces embellished with jewels, feathers, lace, flowers and pearls…I’d say that’s definitely warrants an ooh la la! (or two).

Click here to visit Maison Michel…

collection available from Browns…browse it online here