I thought that, with all of the talk about my top hat , I should show you all a photograph of me wearing it. The camera is in front of my face to hide the saggy jowls that are heading south !!!! haha. You can now give me your opinions as to whether Waitrose Supermarket is ready for it, and me, to be seen, pushing a trolley down the aisle !! As you will see from the following, I am in very good company when it comes to the wearing of the posh head attire, although, I don't think that they would have been seen, doing their weekly shop, with their top hat on !!..........
.......... Nadja Auermann for Vogue U.S. September 1992 ..........Oh, Dustjacket Attic..... I'm not tryting to steal your glory !!
.......... Marlene Dietrich, 1930 ..........
.......... Fred Astaire ..........
.......... Madonna ..........
.......... perhaps, I should stop wearing it and turn it into a lampshade,
Jane @ Peartree House I might need your help for this !!
.......... Alice ..........
.......... and, me again. Well, what do you reckon ? My children would disown me if I dared to do the shopping in it !! Maybe it should stay in the hat box until there is a grand enough occasion to wear it ? Maybe I should have auditioned for Alice in Wonderland ?.......... or, maybe I should just grow up !!!!!!!!!!
Jackie
You are fabulous. If growing up means changing, don't you dare!
ReplyDeleteNever grow up, sweet Jackie! I adore you and your top hat. I have a bowler hat, Next time I'm in England I'll wear it over to your place, and then you and I can go to Waitrose together--you in your top hat, me in my bowler.
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous, by the way.
xoxo g
I love it and it looks fabulous on you!
ReplyDeleteMichelle
Do not grow up. Do not put hat in box. Do wear as often as possible. Do know it suits you dear Jackie. That hat says fun and everyone knows you are one-of-a-kind and plenty of fun.
ReplyDeletePS. I am a honest person and would tell you straight-out if it didn't look so darn cute on you. Much love ~ Sande XO
I second what James says Jacqueline..you ARE fabulous..and I say..if you want to put that top hat on and step out for some grocery shopping..go for it! Life is to short..and to precious to worry about what everyone else thinks! x
ReplyDeleteDon't you dare grow up! You are adorable! We love you just the way you are! :)
ReplyDeleteDarling Jac's you and top hats are synonymous in my mind. That's just how I picture you with your hat on. I love it and you. And by the way that is a totally kick ass jacket, looks like a leather edwardian style. Go for it babe :)
ReplyDeletexoxo DJ
Such a fun post. Jackie you are so adorible you could wear any Chapeau, and look Chic.
ReplyDeleteyvonne
You look very stylish in your hat, so of course you should wear it, Waitrose can certainly handle it. I'm dying to see Alice in Wonderland, it is due for release here any day.
ReplyDeleteGreat post!! I am such a hat person!! LOVE hats!! You go girl and wear that hat with your head held high!!
ReplyDeleteJackie,
ReplyDeleteYou must wear it to the market and every where else! It is fabulous! Just like you in that incredible jacket...wow!
Look at you....glamourous!
Bisous,
Melissa
Oh, wear it everywhere!
ReplyDeleteYou look wonderful in it!
sister...you are so beautiful. Do not be shy about wearing your hat...and wear it proudly !!
ReplyDeletethe outfit is cool with or without the top hat. yes, wear it out!
ReplyDelete~laura
You go girl!!!!!
ReplyDeleteyou look amazing!!! Wow. Great hat. Can't wait for you to go down to Tesco and hang out with all the nutters. And I think a top hat as lampshade is a fire risk so don't go there. !! xoxo
ReplyDeletehah How cute... that hat looks fab on you!! and also that great jacket,. I think you should do it!!! Weirdly we have almost identical hairstyles.. of course that's where the similarity ends.. you look so tall and slim... and oozing in confidence... I'm sure the family will take you back when they get hungry.. hehe xx Julie
ReplyDeleteI think Waitrose will be fine with it; is it not just like a french beret but with more 'structure'??!!
ReplyDeleteI say, go for it girl, life is short - wear it!
ReplyDeleteThen tell us all about it......
A bientot,
L x
Jackie...your personal flair is what we love...don't stop having fun.. wear the tophat wherever and whenever. Waitrose will never look better, xv.
ReplyDeleteYour top hat suits you,only a few people can wear a top hat like you,so enjoy it!
ReplyDeleteval
Jackie, you have such style! Thanks for sharing the photos with us. Yes!! Waitrose Supermarket is totally ready for you! You can totally pull it off with style and grace!!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely never grow up,Jackie...what fun would that be? :) You look fabulous in that hat...I think you should wear it wherever you want! xxoo :)
ReplyDeleteDo not grow up! wear it everywhere!Do not change dear Jackie!
ReplyDeleteYou are our Alice in the wonderland!
Lots of love
magdalena
Jackie, you look absolutely gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteAnd don´t you listen to anybody... You wear that where ever you go!!!
Take care , my sweet friend.
Hugs/Luiza
You are so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for leaving me such a sweet comment on my blog today. You made my day!
Tracey's giveaway is so generous & I must say I can't wait to see who the lucky winner is!
Take Care,
Maria
You mean you don't go to the shops in your top hat already!!!!
ReplyDeleteI have visions of you strutting your funky stuff in your top hat.
Besides where do you keep all the fluffy bunnies and fairies that share your life and give you magic to sparkle in a way that only you can.
Much love
Lia
xx
Bonjour Jackie,
ReplyDeleteYou look stunning - and please don't grow up. If the top hat makes you happy - wear it! Waitrose Supermarket is in for a treat.
A bientôt
Don't you dare grow up!! I think it is smashing and you can wear it wherever you want to! Love the lampshades Jackie :o) xo
ReplyDeletei think its so cool.. if i saw you doing the weekly shop init.. id just think you were a fashionista!!!..
ReplyDeletelove it.. and never grow up.. remember you're only as old as the man your feeling!!!!
Please don't grow up!!!! My husband had a very formal grandfather who wore white tie rather often, and had a collection of handmade top hats in beautiful leather cases. I have worn these hats at a few occasions, it is such a great twist....perfect for Waitrose supermarket, i would think...
ReplyDeleteYou go girl!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely ... a must ... at any English establishment ... including Waitrose!
Plus you look gorgeous with it on.
xx
Love the Top Hat and you look great in it.
ReplyDeleteWhenever you want I'll chandelier it up for you!
Marsha
Yes, Waitrose is ready for that, and the hat must be tipped in respect when passing the posh easter eggs. You look ever so stylish, Jacqueline, and I'm pleased to see evidence of the lapse you spoke of in your adherence to black! Substitute a fan for that camera in front of your fan and you'd be a modern Contessa. A round of applause from your neighbouring country.
ReplyDeleteTotally fab!
ReplyDeleteDear Jackie,
ReplyDeleteSO SO WONDERFUL!! Don't you dare second guess this style of yours!! You are amazing in every facet of your life and this represents the unique beautiful person you are!!
You are special Jackie.
XO's
LOVED THIS POST!!!
Goodness me!!!!! I just found your blog, how wonderful, I laughed out loud, I love the images, it's so creative, so funny, I'm such a blog newbe but I love your apprach to blogville. :)
ReplyDeleteHi I have been enjoying your blog so much for quite a while now, but never commented before, I love the hat and Tesco,s would be so flattered you had dressed up after their comments about people lowering the tone and shopping in pajama,s!Your blog is so beatiful ,the imagery you use is stunning,and dreamy!!!!! Do try to see the movie Bright Star . costumes and hats wonderful . Just started a blog as in spired by yours ,Photos of Bright star are included on it, sending best wishes,and keep bloging, Linda
ReplyDeleteI adore the photo of your wearing of the hat! Wear it wherever and whenever. You look wonderful indeed. I also love hats. I am a member of 'Ladies of the Hat' So pleased to find your fantastic blog this morning.
ReplyDeleteDahling - you look divine! Perhaps you should just proudly wear your top hat to the grocery! ~ Angela
ReplyDeleteYou are too fabulous for the fashion runways!!!and your hair is wonderful too pretty to cover up. That jacket is the bomb too. I think your kids are pretty luck to have such a hip mom.
ReplyDeleteI may have told you before but George has a top hat that he wears most Halloweens...not to discourage you from wearing one.....not scary at all....ooppps now I've done it. I think it looks very distinquished.
Thanks for giving us a glimps of you...you're beautiful just as I thought you'd be.
xo...Carole
This lovely hat suits you perfect! So so stylish. Sometimes we just have to dare things.... okay, okay not for your daily groceries, but what do you thing of wearing it when visiting a museum? Just do it!!
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely day!
Saskia
xo
Jackie...Wow! You look fantastic, I love your hat and your outfit! Great shots...glad to hear you are heading into London tomorrow. The shops are full of beautiful things for spring. I hope you have a fab day!!
ReplyDeleteJeanne :)
PS...I will meet you at Waitrose, you in the Top Hat and me in my Akubra.
Hey Jackie, I will get a top hat somewhere from a vide grenier and join you with Gigi. We'll take London by storm and start a top hat revolution!!
ReplyDeletei own one, two ,or three.
ReplyDeleteone of them is wool in it loves to travel in my suitcase.
and far as my kid is concerned......i am cool.
*as i have pointed out to her on several occasions,
it would quite impossible for her to be as cool as she is with out picking it up most of it from me. :)
that's what my extraordinary dad said to me.
ans it was completely accurate.
PLEASE DO NOT CHANGE, XO MARY
ReplyDeleteonly very chic people 'c post above' can get away with this look, so of course you must wear the hat...hats are gorgeous I swoon over hats...p.s I also ADORE your jacket!!!!
ReplyDeleteCate
Such a great post!
ReplyDeletechange is only good if we are going to improve our lives with it a be happy... have a nice weekend!
ReplyDeleteI vote...go with it my friend...you look amazing in it. You cutie pie you! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteYou're workin' that top hat lady. No growing up needed at all!
ReplyDeleteNever grow up! Love it! xx
ReplyDeletePerhaps you could have a party where everyone wears a hat. Then you could have fun and feel comfortable at the same time.
ReplyDeletedont ever change... we love you the way you are!!! have a wonderful weekend xx
ReplyDeleteWhat more could I add Jackie? Except that I'm so glad you've come out of your corner, I love your fabulous jacket, what saggy jowls?, and please wear the hat! xx
ReplyDeleteYou are just fabulous Jackie..the hat..the jacket...the skirt...the gorgeous setting...the incredible hair. You are an inspiration!
ReplyDeleteIf only that hat could talk, I wonder at the tales it would tell....Meredy xo.
Hi Jackie,
ReplyDeleteYou look simple stunning in that outfit! Why not wear it to a chique event (or the supermarket), if that's what you would love to do!! When I was younger I was afraid to stand out in a crowd, but nowadays I don't mind anymore. Just go for it!! The top hat suits you perfectly!!
Lieve groet, Madelief
Wear the hat, its terrific !!
ReplyDeleteDon't do it Jackie...you'll be sorry if you grow up!!! You thought I meant wear it to the market, didn't you? No, I think you should wear it and just not tell the children.
ReplyDeleteI would have been her sooner, but I pulled a naughty blogger stunt and had to rectify it. It took some doing, so I am late. I wanted to come over when I could enjoy my time here. I do love it so over here.
Hugs
I think you look marvellous! Don't grow up - it's so boring:-)
ReplyDeleteJackie don't change one hair (or top hat) on that gorgeous head of yours. You are in spectacular company, and oh so classy. By your gazillion comments we are all in unison, the top hat is YOU!! I can't wait to meet you some day. Glorious weekend to you my friend xoxo deb
ReplyDeleteIt suits you very well Jackie!
ReplyDeleteNice idea a hat turn into a lampshade,why not?
Have a beaty of a weekend with a lot of spring sun.
Hugs Gerda
Love it, Jackie! You're adorable. Have a great weekend. xo
ReplyDelete'What good is sitting alone in your room?
ReplyDeleteCome hear the music play.
Life is a Cabaret, old chum,
Come to the Cabaret.'
Sorry Jac, can't help myself, as soon as I saw this pic, those words filled my mind. You are the El Supremo of this Blogging circus, so it's only fit & proper that you dress as every Ringmaster should!
Millie ^_^
Dear Jackie,
ReplyDeletedon't grow up, and be yourself.... if it mean to go to Waitrose in those wonderful hat, do it!
Many warmy hugs
Bine
Well.. if good enough for madonna what more can I say.... :oD
ReplyDeleteYou look fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteAnd may I add... what a jacket!!! love it
You are so beautiful with this hat on Jacqueline, you should wear it and be proud. You always write so much fun and I enjoy looking into your blog,sorry that i dont have so much time, unfortunately not as often as I want. I am doing a major new book on interior design and my normal job takes all my time.
ReplyDeleteLots of hugs to you / Ingela.
oh, you are so cool.......truly an original!
ReplyDeletehave a blessed rest of your day.....
Oh, I LOVE Madonna's top hat...but yours still rules! :)
ReplyDeleteI love that last picture of you...Just like you I wonder from time to time if I would have to act grown up by now... I am glad I didn't and I hope you won't ether as there are enough 'old' ladies who lost the joy of living and being themselves.
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful week you!
x Desiree
What an amazingly beautiful and inspiring post. It's my first visit to your place and boy am I happy I did!
ReplyDeleteI say the heck with it and wear your top hat with that huge smile and you will make all smile around you. You got me smiling.
xo,
Christina
I love your pictures.And the picture from Madonna_wow!
ReplyDeleteA very nice Blog.
have a nice day:die Waldfee
Hello,
ReplyDeleteI really like your blog,you used very nice old pictures.
You really inspired me!
Thank you.
Janet (from Holland)
i recently bought the CUTEST top hat from Topsy Turvy over on etsy...it's the best.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute post!!
xoxo alison
I love it, you should wear it whenever and however you want! I love to see women displaying their individuality with confidence and I reckon you have both of those traits. Don't grow up, it's over-rated...Lise xx
ReplyDeleteYes, yes, yes - you must! Do it - be bold and fabulous. The world needs more people like you to make it a brighter place! Leigh
ReplyDeleteI love you in your wonderful hat! Great jacket too! Have a sweet day!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the hat and wear it you should! I have a love affair with hats also. They are so much fun. Not everyone can wear a hat with grace and YOU can. ..growing up? I am waiting for that to happen.
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely week. x Suzi
You look great in the hat! And I don't think you should ever grow up! Stay young and beautiful forever! Thank you for such nice comments you left me.Jennifer:)
ReplyDeleteHey Gal, Stop on by my blog...I was honored by Debra She Who Seeks
ReplyDeleteas she chose a song I wrote to put on her blog for International Womans Day..What a gas!! You look way better than Stevie Nicks in her top hat..you pull it off well...Cynthia Wolff
You look FAB!!! Love all the hats!
ReplyDeleteNo wonder your blog is so stylish - look at you! Thank you for posting a photo of yourself dear friend~ You look fabulous in your top hat (and beautiful ensemble!)
ReplyDeletebisous
Never ever ever grow up! Love, Heidi
ReplyDeleteI love top hats. Really inspiring pictures x
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