Indigenous Designs Celestial Hat : A Real Star

A lady can never have too many hats or too many pairs of shoes. I have hats, beanies, caps, in all styles and materials, for all occasions. Naturally.

For chilly fall days I need a hat that can keep my head warm without smashing my hair. What can I say, I'm vain. I love the soft wool and alpaca blend and the way the edges of the hat end in a gentle roll. I feel like I'm wearing a home-made hat that someone made just for me. The multi-colored knitted disks add a bit of color and whimsy -- a nice contrast against the charcoal color (the hat is also available in brown and in light tan).

What makes this hat fancier than so many other hats -- it's knit from wool from free-range sheep and alpacas! I like the idea that as I wonder around the city, looking fabulous in my Celestial hat, there are some sheep and alpacas free to roam their mountain homes.

Bottom Line: Indigenous Designs, a fair trade company based in California, makes a variety of women's and men's apparel out of organic and sustainable materials. Check their web site for current items and to see where items are sold. If you can't find their hats on their site, call them and order directly.--E.D. (Nov 08)

Price: $30 , also for sale at ... www.theokobox.com

Manufacturer's Site: www.indigenousdesigns.com