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30 Of The Most Wild and Wonderful Hats You’ve Ever Seen

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I am always drawn to people who wear hats. Maybe it’s because my grandfather used to lend me his old Stetson’s and fishing hats, or maybe it’s just because they can just be so magical. I think my dear friend  Mimi Weddell put it best when she said ,” The only romantic thing left in life is a hat.” Here are some of the most wild and wonderful hats I have photographed over the last few years.

Vintage Glamour

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I spend a lot of my time looking at vintage fashion photography, old movies and advertisements. I have appreciated vintage glamor ever since the first day my grandmother showed me pictures from her old scrapbooks. My eyes were always drawn to the wonderful hats and gloves worn by all the seemingly elegant individuals. The other day 80-year-old Joyce Carpati brought out some of the hats that she has kept for over 50 years. Joyce has been wearing her hair in a braid for a number of years, so it was fun to see her try on these wonderful hats and create an entirely new look. While taking photos of Joyce, I remembered a quote from my dear friend Mimi Weddell, “The only romantic thing left in life is a hat.” What do you think of Joyce’s hat makeover?

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Forever Glamorous

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I first met Jacquie Tajah Murdock, walking uptown looking super glamorous in a blue Chanel jacket. She was just about to turn 80 years old and looked absolutely amazing. I went to visit her yesterday, a few weeks before she turns 81 years old. She wanted to show me her new dress and catch up.My good friend Mimi Weddell always said, “You must dance your way through life.” Jacquie is a perfect example of someone who dances their way through life.She told me that she still has so much to look forward to, so much learning, travel and adventure ahead.

You Can Learn a lot From Fabulous Older Ladies

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“A good pair of sunglasses is better than a face lift.” Mary (70)
“Rise Above It, it’s what one does. We’re not supposed to be happy happy happy and jumping for joy every second”

“Doesn’t time go really fast its moment by moment by moment, and you’ve got to grab it”
“I don’t know, maybe life is a fairytale”
“Grace, is what it is, you dance as you sail through life, and furthermore it heightens your living as of the moment”
“Like Piaf I have no regrets, Oh mercy you have to have the downers and the uppers to be a complete person.” Mimi Weddell

“Be a fighter, challenge yourself, when you decide to do something do it well, give all of yourself”
“If you try to imitate too much, then you look like nothing. Never compare yourself, YOU are YOU.”
”Feel beautiful inside and you will be beautiful outside.” Ilona Royce Smithkin (90)
“Don’t take your self too seriously.”
“Dress for the theatre of your life.” Lynn Dell 78.
“People need to get less stressed about fashion and get into the enjoyment of it”
“Take what is available and contour it towards what your needs are.”
Over the last two years I have learned so much about life and style from the wonderful people I have met and photographed for Advanced Style.They have taught me that it is important to embrace life’s up and downs, continue to learn and challenge myself,and take the opportunities that come my way. Above are some of my my favorite quotes from some of these fabulous women.

The Old and The Beautiful

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Vogue Turkey just featured Advanced Style in their December issue alongside one of my other favorite blogs Mis Papelicos. I get very excited when I see my photos in magazines that typically feature younger models. Older models are becoming more popular as people realize that beauty and style don’t disappear, but advance with age. Do you think its refreshing to see more seasoned models in ad campaigns and on the runway? Chime in on the Advanced Style Forum .

Nancy Ozelli

Gitte Lee

Carmen Dell’Orefice
Bridget Sojourner
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