Red's Shoe Diaries: Hats Off!

Do you have your tickets yet?!

I'd really love to see you at the Indianapolis Museum of Art for

Hats Off - Hat Over Heels!

The Fashion Arts Society’s 3rd Annual Hats Off Lecture and Luncheon
Thursday, May 8, 2014
11:00 a.m.

Photo courtesy of Faith Blackwell Photography; Photo styling courtesy of Murph Damron; 1929 Auburn Boattail Speedster courtesy of the Stutz

In March, I couldn't wait to share my excitement about chairing the Fashion Arts Society's Third Annual Hats Off Luncheon (see my original post here for a different "hat over heels" look). The big day is just a month away - are you ready to kick up your heels with us?!

Don't know what to wear? Maybe you'll be inspired by this year's "best dressed" categories:

Hat Over Heels: The most stylish coordination of headwear and footwear
Haute Headware: The most fashion-forward, cutting edge chapeau
Hattitude: The most audacious, attention grabbing derby or church hat
Bijoux Chapeau or Shoe: Making a statement with sparkling, jewel-like embellishments on hats or shoes
Hatta Boy: A tip of the hat to the gentleman who dons a vintage or contemporary hat with finesse
Hatastique: This Best of Show Award recognizes this year's best all-around ensemble

We're honored to have fashion designer Nikki Blaine, Nikki Blaine Couture; Tracy Forner, co-host of WISH-TV's Indy Style, and; Elizabeth Semmelhack, Curator of the Bata Shoe Museum, Toronto, as our esteemed panel of judges, and winners in each category will receive a gem of a prize.

Whether you favor a vintage chapeau from the 1950s like the one I'm sporting here; an avant garde piece you've created yourself; a wide-brimmed beauty; or no hat at all, you're sure to enjoy a feast for all the senses – a lecture that feeds the mind; a meal that pleases the palate; and a visual fashion feast for the eyes.

Tip your hat for a good cause - all proceeds benefit the FAS' Acquisition Fund, and all but $20 of each ticket is tax deductible. For special early-bird pricing, reserve your ticket before April 25, or get a group of friends together and fill a whole table! You can purchase tickets online here. See you there!