Beautifully Badass Beanies

A chill is in the air or maybe you have a wee bit of  bedhead, so what better way to keep warm or cover any hair sins than an adorable beanie.  Most of all they’re just so damn cute and one of the best ways to make a style statement all winter long.  We’ve been hunting down some of the best for this season. Here are our picks in no particular order.  Warning. Grab them while you can. The best ones tend to go fast. Very fast.

We gotta kick off with the adorable beanie from the DKNY x Cara Delevigne collection. Besides the over-sized lettering, the star accents are a favorite detail. Your biggest decision is yellow or black. Blonde or Brunette.

We’ve been spotting Eugenie Kim’s Felix Cat Ears beanie all over LA including on style icon B. Akerland the other night in LA. This cat ear-embellished ‘Felix’ beanie is in line with Kim’s well-executed eccentricity. If you like to add some edge to your style, this one is for you.

Delia’s also has a version that is equally meow-worthy for just $16.

Who doesn’t wanted to wear a tiara? Markus Lupfer makes it happen with his Tiara Beanie in classic black merino wool or lilac merino wool adding playful twist by hand-decorating it with crystals in the shape of a tiara. Wear this accessory in the city in winter or as part of your après-ski look.

How about a beanie with an adorable furry pom pom?  Yes, please. Marc Jacobs has one of the best ones around in five yummy colors from berry, black, pine, light and dark heather grey. $39

A new B & B favorite is “The Winter Veil” from BCBG MAXAZRIA.  A glam veil overlay puts a special-occasion twist on this unique knit beanie topped with a supersoft, genuine rabbit-fur pompom. $68.

With another Polar Vortex predicted for this winter, you might want to grab the North Face Pom Pom Beanie stitched with classic, chunky cables from ultrasoft yarns. They’re already back ordered. $25.

Completing our quick round-up. The Skye Cap.  This time round, Eugenie Kim’s chunky knit and wool alpaca-blend beanie is a fresh take on an old classic. If you want see more of our favorites, click here.

With Love From LA,

NJ Goldston, The Brunette