It’s officially November! The month full of warm drinks, endless comfort food, and of course, gratitude. The holidays are my favorite time, because they bring about something so special. I love seeing everyone in such a giving spirit, eager to spend time with their families, and make others happy. I wish it was like that all the time! One thing I especially love is when people express what they’re grateful for. It always sparks gratitude within myself. You’re grateful for your family? I would do anything for mine too! You’re grateful for your job? I also feel blessed to be able to work where I do. You’re grateful for your dog? Believe me, I’m grateful for all of the adorable pictures you post of your fur-baby. But every November, I also think “why don’t I express gratitude more often?”
If you’re anything like me, you need reminders in your life!I need a planner to remind myself of important dates, alarms on my phone to remind me of due-dates for my school assignments, and I even wear a necklace to remind myself of my power as a woman. My Gigi Pip hat is my reminder to be grateful more often; My “hat-itude of gratitude” if you will.
I want to always wear my hat of gratitude- literally and figuratively.
I once heard somewhere, that people who express gratitude more often are happier. I feel like that rumor has to be true! We all have so much to be grateful for, so I imagine that means we have lots of room for happiness in our lives as well.
Last year my husband and I took off to travel around Africa for four months, managing to experience seven different countries there.
Africa will always hold such a special place in my heart! Something I especially loved about it was the people. Their kindness, their sense of humor, and definitely their gratitude. Many of the people that I met didn’t have a lot and experienced many hardships, but still found SO many things to be happy about and grateful for. A lot of people would say “doesn’t that make you so grateful to live where you do?” Well, yes, I am of course grateful to live where I do. I have been so blessed throughout my life! But in those moments, I was so grateful to be there with my friends in places like Sierra Leone and Ghana. I was grateful for their example and the things they helped me experience. They put “gratitude” into a whole new light for me.
Now I’m home, and am back in a schedule trying to balance family, school, artwork, and a social life.
Although things can get stressful, and I catch myself getting caught up in the craziness of everything, I’m so grateful for it all. I’m grateful to go to school (even though homework seems never-ending sometimes). I’m grateful to be an artist and to find joy in creating. And I’m so grateful for a loving husband with a desire to travel, give to others, and to live a full life. I could go on and on, but I’ll spare you! I’m sure you can think of lists of things that you’re grateful for as well.
So this November (and every month following)
Gigi Pip invites you to always remember to wear your “hat of gratitude.”
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How to Measure Hat Size
Finding your perfect hat starts with finding the perfect fit. Let's answer some common questions to help you find a Gigi Pip that will give you the best look and feel.
How is hat size measured?
How to measure my hat size?
How do I adjust my Gigi Pip hat?
HOW IS HAT SIZE MEASURED?
Hats are measured by the inside circumference at the bottom of the hat's crown (the sweatband) and most often measured in centimeters. While hats may be sized according to their measurement, it is fairly common for women's hats to be sized based on average women's head sizes and then adjusted down to fit.
For example - Since the average women's head size measures 57cm, a small to medium hat would be made to fit 57cm and then can be adjusted down to 55cm. Larger head sizes measure up to 59cm, so a medium to large size hat would be made to fit a 59cm head size and then can be adjusted down to 57cm. Children ages 7 and below are typically 53cm, and those ages 7+ tend to be 55cm. Because of this, Gigi Pip hats sizes are as followed:
Kids (53cm to 55cm) S/M (57cm to 59cm) M/L (59cm to 61cm)
Additional Sizing Chart (based on average women head sizes):
X Small - 55cm (21.65 Inches) Small - 57cm (22.44 Inches) Medium - 58cm (22.83 Inches) Large - 59cm (23.22 Inches) X Large - 61cm (24.01 Inches)
HOW TO MEASURE MY HAT SIZE?
There are two primary methods of measuring your hat size and are based on the style in which you wear your hat. You will need to take both measurements (shown below) and then use the larger of the two measurements to determine your hat size. Once you've received your hat, you can decide on the style you'd like to size your hat to and adjust your hat accordingly.
TIP: If you don't have a textile measuring tape, use a string or piece of yarn to measure the distance around your head. After you have marked the yarn around your head, lay it out flat on the ground or table and measure the straightened out piece of yarn with a measuring stick or regular measuring tape.
Method 1: The Traditional Style
This is the traditional style of wearing a hat. The front tip of the hat is low on the forehead, just above your eye brows, causing the hat to sit nearly level with the ground. To measure your head using the traditional style method, measure the distance around your head from the center of the back of the head to the forehead just above the eyebrow as shown below.
1. Use a textile measuring tape (or string) to measure the distance around your head crossing through the center part of the back of your head and the forehead just above the eyebrow. The tape should be level with the ground.
2. Check the measurement of the tape wrapped around your head. Hat sizing is in cm. If you are in-between sizes, we suggest sizing up and adjusting your hat accordingly.
Method 2: The Halo Style
This is the halo style way of wearing a hat. The front of your hat is raised up and the hat sits on the back of your head. To measure your head size using the halo method, measure the distance around your head passing through the back of your head, just above your neck, and the front of you head up on your brow as shown below.
1. Use a textile measuring tape to measure the distance around your head passing through the back of your head, just above the neck, and the front of your head high on the brow. The tape should be higher in front than in back.
2. Check themeasurement of the tape wrapped around your head. Wearing a hat Halo style is usually a smaller hat size than wearing a hat traditionally however we recommend using the larger of the two hat sizes. If you are in-between sizes, we suggest sizing up and adjusting down.
HOW DO I ADJUST MY HAT SIZE?
All Gigi Pip hats are made to adjust to the perfect fit. Before making any adjustments, check the inner band type and follow the directions below.
1. My hat has draw strings - If your inner band has draw strings located behind the tag on the rear side of the hat, simply pull them tight to adjust your hat size down a size or two. Pull gently to avoid a tare.
2. My hat DOES NOT have draw strings- Many types of inner bands do not allow for a draw strings such as leather, elastic or cotton with a foam lining. Hats without a draw string are adjusted by using Gigi Pip's Hat Sizing Tape (sold separately). Hat sizing tape has long been the preferred method of adjusting hats because it allows you to keep the inner band in its natural form and the foam molds comfortably to the head.
Directions to useHat Sizing Tape: Place the foam tape on the inside of your hat, behind the sweatband, with the sticky side facing towards the hat wall. Wrap the tape completely around the hat for maximum size decrease or cut tape length in half for a more moderate decrease. Size to fit prior to removing the adhesive cover. Once the fit is correct, remove the adhesive cover, press firmly into place, and wa-lah.
For more questions about hat sizing, please contact Gigi Pip at hello@gigipip.com.
