I'm hoping you're starting to know me by now, so you can probably guess that the prospect of losing my hair had me straight on asos for ESSENTIAL accessorising opportunities. I bought the following:
1 x grey felt cloche hat
1 x knitted turban in black
1 x same knitted turban in tobacco
2 or 3 or 4 (I forget) patterned or plain scarves
I must point out that I was quite cheery at this point because deep down I felt like my hair wouldn't fall out, I just couldn't see it happening. And shopping always makes me happy.
My consultant told me "you'll definitely be a glamorous hats and scarves woman", I thought "I'll definitely be a wig woman", but I smiled pleasantly and agreed, feeling mortified at the thought of my boyfriend seeing me bald. The hats were purely for home use (I'm going to admit it - the scarves were for bed time, I couldn't bear the thought of him seeing me bald. Stupidly it turns out, since he is the only one I'm truly comfortable with seeing it now).
Asos order arrived, I sent the cloche hat back, I can't get to grips with the whole scarf thing, and the turbans remain untouched in my hat n scarf drawer. Turns out I am naturally pre-disposed to the humble bobble hat. I live in the same two - one is an old faithful, the other is an on-loan from best friend Katie - she is never getting it back.
I keep them either on my head or by the front door so I don't freak out the post man/delivery boy/unexpected guests, They're like a comfort blanket, and when it comes to comfort, fashion is as superfluous as Richard Keys and Andy Gray.
Comfortable, slouchy, misshapen, classic bobble hat(s), I thank and love you.
p.s. Knitted turbans only look good with hair coming out the bottom. I trial and error so you don't have to. You're very welcome...
1 x grey felt cloche hat
1 x knitted turban in black
1 x same knitted turban in tobacco
2 or 3 or 4 (I forget) patterned or plain scarves
I must point out that I was quite cheery at this point because deep down I felt like my hair wouldn't fall out, I just couldn't see it happening. And shopping always makes me happy.
My consultant told me "you'll definitely be a glamorous hats and scarves woman", I thought "I'll definitely be a wig woman", but I smiled pleasantly and agreed, feeling mortified at the thought of my boyfriend seeing me bald. The hats were purely for home use (I'm going to admit it - the scarves were for bed time, I couldn't bear the thought of him seeing me bald. Stupidly it turns out, since he is the only one I'm truly comfortable with seeing it now).
Asos order arrived, I sent the cloche hat back, I can't get to grips with the whole scarf thing, and the turbans remain untouched in my hat n scarf drawer. Turns out I am naturally pre-disposed to the humble bobble hat. I live in the same two - one is an old faithful, the other is an on-loan from best friend Katie - she is never getting it back.
I keep them either on my head or by the front door so I don't freak out the post man/delivery boy/unexpected guests, They're like a comfort blanket, and when it comes to comfort, fashion is as superfluous as Richard Keys and Andy Gray.
Comfortable, slouchy, misshapen, classic bobble hat(s), I thank and love you.
Turbans always remind me of French and Saunders!
ReplyDeleteYou remind me of Sarah Shahi in the second photo, still gorgeous even in a ebanie!
ReplyDeleteLove you Soph. And I'm liking this girlie pink profile. Much easier on the eyes xx
ReplyDeleteHi! You look fabulous! Please send me your address and I will send you one of my hand-made, custom-made double-thickness headscarves to try out. I WISH I had had one of these when I had no hair. All the best... Tish (Hatiheri) www.hatiheri.com / tish.kirkland@hatiheri.com
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for all the wonderful comments, makes me smile! X
ReplyDeleteI so much love that you are chronicling your ourney in a blog and wanted to say thanks for doing it! I have a close family memeber going through the same thing and she's super glamourous and is collecting an amazing selection of wigs and, like you, loves a good hat!
ReplyDeleteLooking forward to reading more x
Thank you for documenting this!
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