Tip it Low

Essence Atkins attending Keith Robinson's Birthday Bash at ONE Sunset on January 23, 2008 in West Hollywood, California.

Nicole Ari Kodjoe arrives to perform all new music from 'As I Am', at exclusive LA performance at Bellavardo Studio on November 17, 2007 in Los Angeles, California.

Tomiko Fraser arrives at a kick-off party for Maybelline's Beauty Studio October 26, 2005 in NYC.

Zoe Kravitz attends Entertainment Weekly's Sundance Party held at the Legacy Lodge during the 2008 Sundance Film Festival on January 19, 2008 in Park City, Utah.

Rihanna meets fans and hosts a Power 105.1 live broadcast from Planet Hollywood Times Square. Rihanna is promoting her new album Good Girl Gone Bad.

Fedoras have that undeniably old school vibe about them. No matter what outfit you’re wearing, a fedora conjures up memories of Marlon Brando, Frank Sinatra and the rest of the Rat Pack. The new school crowd (i.e. our generation) have taken the classic hat to new heights. Women now don fedoras along with their Gucci clutches, Tiffany earrings and Manolos. The women above have this look down to a science and if you need more inspiration check out Erykah and this other Rihanna pic.

My Picks!

a. Blue Denim Fedora, $26.95, www.goomoo.com; b. Cha Cha Bird, $178, www.ravinstyle.com; c. Scaled Fedora Hat, $10.80, www.forever21.com; d. Cha Cha Tilt, $187, www.ravinstyle.com; e. Striped Band Fedora, $28, www.urbanoutfitters.com; f. Havana Straw Fedora, $28, www.urbanoutfitters.com; g. Classic Weave Fedora by Missoni, $295, www.net-a-porter.com; h. Light Black Denim Fedora Hat, $26.95, www.goomoo.com; i. Menswear Fedora, $14.99, www.urbanoutfitters.com; j. Trudy Hat, $29.99, www.fcusbuymail.com; k. The Half Ten Straw Fedora, $38, www.hatsinthebelfry.com; l. Cha Cha Smarty,$114, www.ravinstyle.com

To mix it up, add a different headscarf around the brim to create the illusion of a completely new hat. You could also add brooches, gems and dare I say it, feathers (?!) to personalize it. If you’re worried about looking too pretentious in a fedora don’t worry, confidence is key! Keep your head up and strut with style – you know you’ve got it ;)

Shake It Like You Really Mean It!

Shake Your Booty’s inviting and funky store front in DC’s Adams’s Morgan.

D.C. natives have a secret. When they want the best in funky, unique and stylish shoes that don’t break the purse strings, they head to only one place – Shake Your Booty! Most of the shoes are made by unknown designers but don’t let that deter you, cuteness does not discriminate. You can also buy some great accessories at the boutique and I hear they have started selling clothes too. With the fun and zest of a New York Boutique but the prices of a regular high-street store a girl can’t go wrong. Sorry D.C., I just couldn’t keep it a secret anymore!
Left to right: Naughty Monkey, $89.99; President, $69; Madeline, $49.99

Left to right: Sugar Shoes, $39.99; Two Lips Rachelle, $59.99; Rebels Patti

Address:
Shake Your Booty
2439 18th Street, NW
Washington, DC 20009

Store inquiries: 202 518 8205