Make a Fashion Statement, Rock a Hat!

If you tuned into the Royal Wedding for even five minutes, you may have seen some classic and even, ridiculous hats worn by female guests of the wedding held in London.

Hats have also been a huge tradition among many black churches, too. I still remember my grandmothers rockin' the hats when they went to service on Sundays. I've always loved hats and on occasion, you can catch me in a Kangol. I don't wear hats as much as I did in the past, but seeing the royal guests and women dressed for Easter this year has given me a new fashion inspiration. Bring on the hats!

Here's a few celebs who show original style with hats:

Unique & Outrageous: Lady Gaga

Fedoras: Ne-yo, Usher, Alicia Keys, Michael Jackson (he may be gone, but his style lives on)

Baseball//Sports caps: Weezy (Lil' Wayne), Jay-Z, Fabolous

Kangol: LL Cool J, Sam Jackson

As you can see from the list, there are not many ladies on the list. Where my ladies at? Let's represent a different style with hats!

Check out my pic below with a hat. I hope today's post will encourage you to take some fashion risks.

Have a great weekend,

Jen:)

You Can Be a Princess, too & I Was Born This Way

Tomorrow is the wedding of Prince William and future princess, Kate Middleton. It will be a very extravagant affair that will be broadcast by news stations across the globe. From the time we were little girls, we've read about being a princess. You may not have millions to spend on a royal wedding, but there are ways that you can be a princess, too. Grab your girls and have one of your own "Princess" parties:

Pink Princess Party
You and your friends can get together and have a pink-themed party with a few close friends. Buy different nail polishes, cotton balls, nail files and clippers, if you don't have them already. For an extra touch, pick up some feather boas and crowns from Party City, Target, Duane Reade or other discount stores. For crafty girls, use cardboard, colored paper and glitter to make your own princess crown. Make some pink cupcakes or buy store bought ones.

Celeb Princess Tea Party
Tea is very big in England and has gained a lot of popularity in the U.S. in recent years. You can select your own tea, which buy from your local grocery store for as little as $1 per box. There are many different types of teas like black, green, white, herbal and one of my faves, rooibus. You and your girls can sample different ones or choose one for your party. Make some little sandwiches and add treats like cookies. You can make it fun and less stuffy by dressing up as your favorite celebs like Lady Gaga, Rihanna or Kim Kardashian.

Be creative and enjoy your time as a princess!

Jen

P.S. Be sure to check out today's post about Lady Gaga's song, I Was Born This Way posted by DD blogger, Vonnah. It celebrates girls loving who they are:)