shopping report: Santa Monica, Part 2 -- A Flurry of Fun Fur

Our Santa Monica shopping expedition turned into a frenzy of hat lust. Every store had hats on sale and we tried on a lot!

Here are some highlights:

Old Navy. pass

TJ Maxx. maybe

TJ Maxx. cute BUT elastic was broken on mini-flaps

We found a lot of interesting options at Hot Topic

Victorian bonnet meets ???

ninja turtle meets elmer fudd

mr bear

mr bear, take 2. RAWR!

how about this?

gimme that

awwwww

shopping report: abbot kinney blvd, venice

Memorial Day.
After a lovely lunch at Lemonade (details here), Severo and I went for a "walk"
(as always, click on images to see bigger)

The Brig, now a hipster bar

dots @ zingaratrading

dots + aprons @ zingaratrading

clog heaven @ zingaratrading

the condom bus had a sticker that matched the bus

shabby chic window - love the stacks of vintage cake stands.
note: same color story as condom bus

more shabby chic

more vintage dots!
liked the detailing on the bodice, somewhat western in feel

happy shopper with new hat

"let's find a bright wall"

perfect! I'm ready for a vacation!

raffia rainbow hat made in Madascar, from Sunya Currie
mexican huipil from Folk Tree, Pasadena
yellow/red mystery fiber scarf from Patzquaro, Mexico craft market
the ubiquitous chinese sandals
black/silver "furry" purse $5 from precursor to Big Lots (what was it called?) Pic N Save

embellished with murakami pin from Giant Robot
SM Civic button
keys - including earplug holder

Fast Fashion: At the Cat Show

a cute gal and her "curly bear" breed cat, 
cat show @ Santa Monica Civic