Ode to the First Day of Summer

The first day of summer here in sunny San Diego started off well....gloomy, but now the sun is shinning, the birds are chirping and the breeze is blowing. The lovely summer months remind me of thin cottons, white, pops of color, and this season, the sun hat. This season I'm so excited because the sun hat's being seen out and about and on the beach this year are hats that would be found no other place than the Del Mar Racetrack. Hats as extravagant as those seen at t he royal wedding have still no made their way to the states, at least not to the shores of southern California.

When choosing a hat that is right for you, make sure not to ignore your own style, but have some fun with it! This season, my favorite is the big floppy beach hat. Not only is it flattering on everyone, but it protects your face from the sun (make sure to still wear sunblock though).

These are some other options!

These photos are courtesy of boutiques.com, Marie Claire, and Harper's Bazaar.

Some may delight over fashion to entertain their social status or ostentatious personality. Some love fashion to portray to the world the way they want to be seen. I have to say that I love fashion for the way it makes me feel, and let's face it, its fun! Everyone loves to feel beautiful and have fun, I know I do, and I believe that fashion helps me to feel that way. I used to long to be a fashion designer, but in the end, I didn't have the passion to be a designer...only to wear designer's clothes.
Passion, defined as a strong amorous feeling or desire is what designers hold. They have a passion for their designs and wish to share them with the world. To each his own of course, because each designer has their own unique taste. Vera Wang says, "It's a calling. Like being a musician. I mean, the hours of practice, the loneliness, the dedication..."