VEILED COMPANION/diy jil sander veiled beanie

Well...it finally got cold here in Denver.  It took awhile, but it actually did happen.  So what's the first thing I crave after the weather changes?  A perfectly glamorous yet functional winter hat.  

I started to feel sad that I didn't buy the veiled Jil Sander beanie...how could I miss out on such a beauty?!  Foolish of course, but have no fear...I googled some DIY instructions and...voila!

I purchased the beanie from H&M for like $6.  And then, I purchased a yard of french veiling.  It's actually a pretty simple project, but I have to say that all DIY instructions will instruct you to cut a certain length.  I am here to tell you that you need to measure your head first.  I, for one, have a slightly bigger head, so the first piece we cut was too tight.  This french veil is about $6 a yard and therefore, you do not want to mess up too many times...fit it to your head, measure it, do what you have to do, but please, do not trust the measurements on the instructions (just in case). 

h&m beanie

trina turk coat

 

BOW TIES ARE FOR EVERYONE/h&m faux leather bow tie

Bow ties are everywhere these days...and in my mind, they are for everyone.  Don't let the guys have all the fun.  There's nothing like a bow tie to add an unexpected twist to your holiday ensemble.   

I decided that I needed a new bow tie a couple of weeks ago when I saw this faux leather one at H&M.  I am going to have so much fun with this little tie.  And...I am going to do my best to keep this little bow tie from Jerrmaner.  He is always borrowing my other bow tie...I don't need him all up in my stuff!  This bow tie is for me and for me alone.  

SEE/homme

h&m faux leather bow tie

h&m jacket

trina turk cotton blouse