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Connecting with Your Hat

April 27, 2022

Finding a connection with a hat that speaks to you takes time and an open mind and quite frankly a wee bit of confidence. Connecting with your hat is not only an expression of your style but it encourages confidence.

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HANDMADE HATS AT SHOP·TIQUE

March 2, 2022

shoptique lake City, MN
shop local and handmade in beautiful lake city, MN

SHOP·TIQUE welcomes you!
Welcome to the handmade shop in Lake City, MN. Handmade awaits you as you browse through the different handmade hats the Bound to be Creative makes and the colorful lanyards that are hanging around! Are you a grandma or have a little person in your life? The Doodle Coloring Totes are a perfect creative addition to a young child’s imagination!

SHOP LOCAL & HANDMADE THIS SPRING at SHOP·TIQUE
200 N. 10th St. in Lake City, MN

CLICK HERE TO GET DIRECTIONS TO SHOP·TIQUE IN LAKE CITY, MN

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I would love to meet you and I welcome you to browse the many different handmade items that I make! 200 N. 10th St. Lake City, MN (behind the HWY 63 Kwik Trip on the north side of Pritzl Storage)

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handmade hat Q & A

January 4, 2022

FAQ’s about your handmade hat – thank you for your recent purchase – ya’ll put that extra stitch in my seam!

First of all – Do you have a handmade hat yet? Let’s fix that right HERE.

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FACE SHAPE AND HANDMADE HAT

October 19, 2021

One common roadblock to confident hat-wearing is simply not knowing what type of hat looks best on you. Your face shape and handmade hat go hand in hand – let’s find out more!

Confident hat-wearing begins with knowing what face shape you have and what type of hat looks good on your face shape!

Maybe you tried on a hat that one time, and it looked awful and now you think all hats look terrible on you. Or, maybe your friend laughed at you because they thought you looked ridiculous when you tried on a hat an art festival.

The fact is that you weren’t trying on the right type of hat.

Knowing your face shape is important in picking out the best fit for a hat. Every face shape is different, but most can be categorized into five basic face shapes.


Long, Round, Oval, Square and Heart

YOUR FACE SHAPE AND HANDMADE HAT

Long Face Shape
A long-shaped face should avoid hats that sit high on the top. They tend to add height when more of a fitted fit is optimal. Deeper crowns covering ample portion of head is ideal, such as a deep rounded cloche that sits close to the crown. BEST STYLE: Cloche, Wide Brim, Slouchy Knit

Round Face Shape
A round-shaped face should have a hat with height up top and sharp lines. It should have a crown proportionate to the face. Tilting straight brims create attractive lines. Brims that are asymmetrical work well, while symmetrical brims should be tilted to offset the round. BEST STYLE: Sister Newsboy, Curvy Sister Newsboy, Slouchy Knit

Oval Face Shape
If you have been blessed with an oval-shape face then we all envy you! Most hat styles will look great on you given they are worn across the forehead and hairline. It now just comes down to choosing something you love!
BEST STYLE: Limitless

Square Face Shape
Square-shaped faces look best in softer, rounded hats because they balance the lines of the face. Asymmetrical hats allow for contrast to sharp jawlines creating an attractive softness. BEST STYLE: Cloche, Slouchy Knit

Heart Face Shape
Heart-shaped faces need to balance out a wider forehead. Hats with small- to medium-sized brims are perfect for this face shape. If too large of brim is selected the forehead appears wider then normal. This face shape allows for many different styles.  BEST STYLE: Cloche, Sister Newsboy

download my face shape guide


Your face shape is a beautiful shape and there’s sure to be a handmade hat that looks great!

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You Can Wear Hats

June 3, 2021

You Can Wear Hats
You’re in the right (handmade) place if you struggle with wanting to…

  • Find hat colors that compliment your wardrobe
  • Measure your head to get the right fit for a hat, click here
  • Get enough shade coverage for your head
  • Need to wash your grungy hat but fear it’ll fall apart
  • Find a cute, functional and timeless hat that’s totally you

You Can Wear Hats!

Two Sides to the Story
Trend colors come and go and the key to a good hat reversible hat is you get two sides to your hat! Whether your wardrobe is a full color wardrobe or you’re more of neutral gal – no problem. Because my handmade hats are reversible I suggest you wear hats with one side that’s neutral and the other side with a little more pizazz – just for fun! The summer line-up is full of color and neutrality for your lovely head. Here’s the breakdown friends –

Curvy Sister Newsboy Hat – all solid linen-blend colors, great for outings that require a little more than casual, but can be worn mowing lawn (my mom!)
Visor – reversible with colorful fabric and linen-blends, hook and loop closure for a one size fits most, great for those that need a lot of shade
Bucket Hat – great for the beach (or mowing lawn), reversible, great color choices
Cloche – reversible in pre-made color choices (I make it easy for you!), best for hair loss, weddings, funerals (I’m sorry for your loss – truly as it’s been a crappy year), brunches with your bestie

Jazz it Up
The reversible visor makes splash this season with some new colors! The hook and loop closure assures a nice, good fit and I’m so happy that I have TIE-DYE for you…can we say “yeah baby!” The visor brim choice is available in two sizes to accommodate how much coverage you want for shade. Check them out here!

Did you say Washable?
Yes.

Functional and Timeless
As I said before, trends come and they go. We are all timeless treasures and so is your awesome hat because it’s custom for you – not “them”.

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How to Wear Your Hair with a Handmade Hat

February 4, 2018

From ponytails to short hair learn how to wear your handmade hat no matter the length of your locks and let’s bust the snarls out of how to wear your hair with a hat.

How to Wear Your Hat with Long Hair
There are multiple ways to wear your hair with your handmade hat. We’re shooting for quick fashion ladies, not dinner with the queen.

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This bucket hat is a pretty good representation of This bucket hat is a pretty good representation of what my weekend felt like 🤪A little all over the place but super sweet with all the good things in between. Gardening, a nice church service, grilling and *more*. I’ll introduce the *more* another time—let’s just say we’re on our toes a lot! #
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Hi IG friends! Who’s that face under those hats? Hi IG friends! Who’s that face under those hats? Hiya- I’m Shelly! 👋🏻 I’m your hat maker designer creator bestie that’s been making/selling hats for about 11(ish) years.  I have a home studio and a store/shop called SHOP•TIQUE in Lake City, MN where your ideas come to life. Your Handmade Hat can be ordered in your custom colors and sizes, I make them and ship in the US. Your lovely noggin isn’t too big for my handmade hats -DM me if you curious about your head size, I’m happy to help you out!  My online shop is open 24/7 and storefront/shop is open *most* Thursdays & Fridays 10-4p…or by chance. Couple quirky things about your maker, no judgements!…😅
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