"...A hat is to be stylish in, to glow under
to flirt beneath, to make all others seem jealous over...
... A piece of magic is a hat"
- Martha Sliter
Stepping into Goorin Brothers in Nashville is like going back in time to the days when men wore three piece suits with fob chains and smoked cigars in their offices. Although the crystal decanters, old books with cracked spines and a clackety typewriter are relics from days long gone, the hats are anything but outdated. Think old world charm with modern world funk, an interesting hat band here, an upturned brim there and eyecatching patterns and lining everywhere.
Lovely husband C. and I could have spent the entire day in there, trying on hats and taking photographs of eachother, ably helped by the wonderful Jay. But after an hour of browsing, we narrowed down our choices. I walked out with a fabulously stylish red sun hat that's screaming for a pair of (new) oversized sunglasses to go with it, and a white hat that makes me feel like a movie-star trying to go incognito. Every second person in Memphis stopped me to admire it and it was perfect for the streets of New Orleans this weekend... but more on that later.
We've managed to wander across Goorin Brothers in every city we've visited lately, and I was almost successful in making another purchase this weekend, until lovely husband C. realized he would have to carry it back to NYC by himself*, along with my other Goorin Brothers hat! Oh well, next time...
From Chicago, with love xox
20 comments:
The red one is gorgeous and so are you in it! Sorry I didn't get back to you regarding NOLA ideas - my mind has been preoccupied lately. But it really is just an awesome place to wander as I'm sure you have now discovered. Can't wait to hear about your stay there!
Hi there, I love hats and those you tried suit you both very well, I would definitely pick one there too. I hope you´ve had a good start of the new week. :)
xo Eve.h
C looks very fetching in the red!
But seriously you look gorgeous in both hats! x
i am so, so, so envious of people who can get away with and look incredible in hats.... i always look like a goon! i think my head is too big. sigh.
love the cream panama on you!
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What an amazing shop! A friend of mine adores hats and would love it too! Nashville is a world away from NYC right?!
Love Goorin Brothers! They always have something I can't just pass by. xoxo
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I **ADORE** that white fedora you're wearing!!
Oh wow, what a cute shop and how cute are you in those gorgeous hats?! Hubby looks great in his too! I think I would have needed to buy the white one, so pretty! xo K
What a superstar husband lovely husband c is to have lasted in a hat store an hour ;) I think I'd have had to brag Mr M with goodness knows what ... Can I just say as well - you are such a stunner, I finally get a sneak peak at you :) :) The Fedora you are rocking is perfection and lovely husband c is rocking your red purchase beautifully! haha p.s Thank you for leaving some love on my page, I always smile when I see that 'hope in high heels' has passed by!!!!!! :)
xx
You look amazing in that hat! Holy smokes! And what handsome men in handsome hats. Love this post and I can't wait to hear more!
How fun! Looks like a great trip. And can't wait to hear how you liked NOLA. I went there for the first time this past March for J's 40th and had such an amazing time :) xoxo
Oh I love the white one. And isn't it fun for girls to shop and the guys to carry Lol.
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I think the shop looks amazing. I would love to spend hours there trying on hats too!
Your red hat is worthy of a movie star. So glamorous and even more so with a pair of oversized sunglasses. I really like the trilby on you too. Which one did your hubby end up with? He looked amazing with the hat in the last photo. Can't you see how much I adore hats?? I wear them all the time here.
Great post! Thank you so much for featuring our SoCo shop on your blog. And don't worry, we have two shops in New York that you and C can go visit ;) Stay Bold and happy hatting!
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wow! I like so much playing with hats,... u can be whoever u like wearing a different hat every time!
I really like the style of your blog...
so, I'm following u ;-)
xxx Ros.e.
I look absolutely horrible in hats! You look great.
Please tell me the white one you bought is the one in the photo above?!! It's SO adorable on you!
Thank you for stopping by a while back, things are settling down a bit. Sooo looking forward to summer!
Take care! I so enjoy visiting your blog, it makes me happy!
xo
How incredible! Firstly, I am also a Melbournian living in the US so naturally your blog is my new favourite read. I actually live near Nashville, and have never stepped foot inside Goorin Brothers. That red hat is just stunning, thanks now I have shopping plans for this week. Just started following you so I don't miss out on your future posts.
xx Jenee C.
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Those hats are awesome, and you look too cute!
Annie
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