Geargals

I have to grit my teeth and force myself to post this review, because as far as I know I’m the only person in town with the Natasha hat and I really would love to keep it that way. It’s so unique and adorable that I want it for my One Hat (my precious!). But it’s my job to share the joy, so here goes.

Not only is this a super cute and original way to block out the elements, but it is also one of the warmest hats I’ve ever tried. Wait, now that I am really thinking about it, it really is THE warmest hat I’ve ever tried. I was close to devastated when I couldn’t find it the other day and was facing a 12 hour day working outside in zero degree weather with no Natasha hat (luckily I did find it, so everyone breathe a sigh of relief). It’s really thick and plush, and has magical wicking powers! OK, not magical, but pretty darn good. It’s hard not to sweat in this hat since it’s so warm, but at least it does its part to keep me dry with that wickishness. It’s long enough to cover my ears and roomy enough to accommodate a high ponytail without getting all lumpy and weird. It stays super soft no matter what you do to it (within reason, people) and is undeniably perfect for the frozen north with that Eurasian flair. It even got the thumbs-up from my college-age students, which unfortunately makes me worry that I’m doing that age-inappropriate clothing thing (shout-out to my friend Kristen, who says “you know, if you have to ask….?”). As long as the age-inappropriate clothing doesn’t involve showing too much skin, though, I’ll take my chances and keep my Natasha hat. Once word gets out about this hat, it won’t be one of a kind anymore, but go on, go
buy it if you must.