I don’t know about you, but when I’ve got something shiny and new in my wardrobe, I can’t just wear it once and be done with it.  I like to wear it over, and over and over until the novelty wears off.  And with this gorgeous vintage cossack hat, the novelty isn’t wearing off any time soon.

I am wearing:

– Black vintage hat from Bess Georgette Vintage

– Black long-sleeved top from Cotton On

– Multi-coloured kaftan from Target

– Black harem pants from Target

– Black stilettos from Rubi Shoes

– Hematite necklace (vintage, from my Grandmother’s jewellery box)

– Gypsy bangle (gift from a friend)

So, you might have noticed that I’ve got new shoes too.  I bought these online a few weeks ago and I’ve been wearing them quite a bit. Despite the height of the heel, they aren’t too difficult to walk in because they’ve got a little platform in the front.  I just love the strappiness of them!

I’ve been trying to think of new outfits to wear this hat with.  Last time, it was a kind of modern hippie outfit.  This time, I thought that I’d go for something bright and fun.  I found a bunch of pictures in my scrapbook that featured eccentric old women in kaftans and billowy pants lounging about, dripping with jewellery and furs.  Instead of donning a tracksuit after work, I thought I’d take a leaf out of their book and slip into something more stylish.

I’m still not tired of this hat.  Not one bit!  I’ve got to think of a different look to team it with next time.  I’m thinking something a bit more polished and sexy, perhaps a wiggle skirt and a tight jumper and pearls.  We’ll just have to see…