Delightful Dozen post: hat love

November 18, 2011StyleIndiana AdamsComment

Speaking of hats, I did a post all about my meager hat collection and the hats I love on the Delightful Dozen blog:
[pictured: SpiritHood | UO floppy hat | Eugenia Kim Panama hat | UO beanie]
Hop over there and read it when you have a chance! >>>

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What? Like it's hard? // #IndianaDraws 001. This is what I do while Jude does his math worksheets. Win my heart by leaving a Billy Madison quote below: 👇🏽💙