Lady Beret, $36 sold out

We love summer sunshine here at Bonnet - but something has been knocking on our door lately... "Fall? Is that you?" There's something about fall fashion that kicks up our desire to jazz up the ole' wardrobe - and this season's hats are definitely part of our inspiration board! Grace just arrived this week - and we're loving the warm hues and just-right embellishments. From a simple tweed ivy for the guys to a jeweled lacy confection for the ladies, there's a hat for every mood and every person. Take a look at our newest favorites!


Leaves Ivy $38, and Gamma Ivy $39 sold out (also available in ivory)


Maroon Casquette $38 sold out, and Audrey Casquette $38 sold out (Also available in black)


Reversible Slouchy Beanie $34, and Smoky Beanie $34



Mambo Casquette $38 (also available in cream and plum), and Moss Oversize Knit Beret $34 sold out

Here at Bonnet, we are often asked about hat etiquette. As with most things, our advice is to be respectful of the situation you are in.

For the most part, it is appropriate for women to leave their hats on indoors. We usually recommend a soft hat like a beret rather than a structured one for long stints inside. Avoiding the tall crown of a cloche, or the brim over the eyes of cap is thoughtful, especially when greeting people or working at a computer.

Men are generally expected to take their hats off when going indoors. The exceptions to this are sporting events, picking something up quickly (dry cleaning, fast food, shopping), or while attending a club or fashion show. At a restaurant, a man’s hat (and let’s hope it’s a fedora or a panama) should be off unless he is seated outside. Men attending a wedding should remove their hats for the ceremony, unless they are groomsmen, and follow the cue of the groom whether to put it back on for the reception. At an outdoor event, hats are appropriate unless yours is blocking a spectator behind you. Ivys are great hats for concerts because they do not have height, and therefore respect others trying to capture the view while shielding your eyes from the elements.

The most important things to remember are that thinking of others makes one more attractive, and that good manners are always in style.

Below is an excerpt from the Wall Street Journal on hat etiquette. Enjoy!

The fashion trend has prompted some rethinking of indoor hat etiquette at the Emily Post Institute. Spokeswoman Lizzie Post, the great-great-granddaughter of Emily Post, says it is now OK if a man is wearing a hat at a bar or nightclub as part of his style. "In that kind of situation, I'd feel cool with it," she says.

But when being introduced to someone, "that's when I'd remove the hat or maybe tilt it back a little so the brim isn't in your eyes and the person can see your face," she says. "It really comes down to people like making eye contact during an introduction and a hat can sometimes block that."

To read the entire article, which includes a video report on hat etiquette, click here.

And in case you happened to miss the report on CBS News last night about the rising popularity of the fedora, here's the link!

Thanks to everyone who came by the shop yesterday for our Great Lengths event! The event turned out about a dozen people who were willing to chop of their locks to benefit the American Cancer Society - and those who did walked away with a new look along with a new hat to top it off! Au Salon was here to give stylish new cuts to our brave volunteers - everyone walked away looking and feeling great in their new hair!

Those who came forward to make the cut ranged from a busy mom of two to an eleven year old girl who grew her beautiful strawberry blond curls out specifically to donate it! Even the photographer from Roll 35 who came to take pictures for their website decided to cut off her long hair on the spot! We're so thankful for the generous people who came to participate, before and after pictures will be available soon on roll35.com, so keep a lookout for those!

John Callanan Felt and Ribbon Fedora $44 sold out

It's August - which means its fall shopping season! New fall styles for men and women are making their way into the store day by day. Check out the fedora above - the wool paired with the ribbon brim makes it the perfect seasonal transition hat, and it also comes in black! Here's a preview of what's fresh in the store today!

Lovely wool felts are in to get you ready for a chance of rain, in great autumn colors...

Toucan Leather Trim Cloche $44 sold out, and Grace Wool Cap with Buckle $38 sold out

And let's not forget the show-stoppers...

Christy's Felt Floppy $64 sold out, and Leopard Print Fur Felt $119 sold out

We'll be getting more goodies this coming week, so stay tuned to the blog or just come into the shop and see for yourself!

P.S. - A friendly reminder to anyone who is thinking about a new hair-do for fall: Our Great Lengths Event is coming up! If you or anyone you know wants to donate 8" of hair or more to the American Cancer Society, a free hat, haircut, and style are on us! See this post for more details!

Please join Bonnet and Au Salon in an event benefiting the American Cancer Society.

Get a new look for your locks along with the hat of your choice just in time for that last summer getaway.

It’s all on us!

Great Lengths collects hair for wigs that are hand braided to look as natural as possible, then distributed free to cancer patients in and around Portland. We are seeing many more women going through treatment, and this is our chance to give back, and to thank you for your participation.

If you, or someone you know, has a ponytail measuring 8 inches or more, please consider a new look with our compliments.

Participants should call or email us at Bonnet to let us know they are planning to attend.

Sunday August 15th
from 3 to 6
at Bonnet
412 NW Eleventh Avenue
Portland
503-954-2271
www.BonnetBoutique.com