Where my Love of Hats Began: A Love Letter to Granny
Growing up I adored my grandmother who we all called Granny. Her actual name was Maryann and she started me on my hat journey. Maryann (aka Granny) was an inspiring woman and to me she was very fashionable. She loved wearing hats with her very fabulous outfits. She shared her fashion, hats, and styles with me. Every year before school started she would take me and my sibilings shopping. She would buy each of us a new outfit for the school year. I remember one year she bought me these pink/purple/white sparkly boots that I thought were the coolest and I wore them all the time. I was so proud of those boots. Looking back on it all now I think my style and sense of fashion to this day reflects Granny's style. I looked up to her and wanted to dress like her. I loved her hats and one day she decided to give me one as a present. I think this was around 2nd grade or 3rd grade because I vividly remember wearing hats to school during that time. I think I got addicted after that. I r...