The Beanie You Ought to Wear This Winter (Sponsored)

I am a K-club blogger, which means I’m paid for telling you about my adventures with Kmart. Rest assured, all opinions are my own.

Confession: I’m in my 40s and I use beanies. I say we girls have the right, although American Eagle will have you feel beanies are only for women with an remarkable head of hair!

My opinion is jaded. I am a California native living in St. Louis, Missouri. Much to the amusement of my St. Louis neighbors and coworkers, I wear a heavy coat once the temp drops below 60. And when that coat comes out of the closet, I reevaluate my beanie collection.

I did not even know the temp gage went below zero. I took a photo the first time.

A few of weeks ago, my beanie variety included the following:

• 2 chenille beanies in Various colors
• Reversible and sporty Nike beanie–only for running out
• a Few random beanies of distinct colours –these are my casual-wear beanies

I have recently added a new alternative to my beanie collection, and it’s the one I will wear most this year: The Giving Hat from Kmart and St. Jude. While supplies last this beanie is available at Kmart. They cost $5–an ideal price point for Budget Fashionistas–and $1 of this goes straight back to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

St. Jude’s Giving Hat

Get your Giving Hat at Kmart for $ 1 and $ 5 goes to St. Jude

The hat comes in 1 size that fits all and is lime green and gray. You have a choice of three messages that are embroidered: Smile, Give Thanks or Laugh A Lot. Get your giving hat at Kmart.com/St Jude, and join the dialogue with #TheGivingHat.

Want a Free Giving Hat?

We are giving away two Giving Hats on our FB page. Learn more today.

Kmart has had a long partnership with St. Jude, increasing over $76.7 million since 2006. That money goes to support St. Jude patients and their families.

Strategies for Wearing a Beanie

Here is some advice for rocking a beanie, just in case you’re new to beanies.

The cloth of the beanie generally dictates how dressy or casual that the beanie is.

Choose chenille or cashmere options for nicer occasions. The St. Jude’s Giving Hat, made of 100% oil, is the go-to for weekend wear.

Do not be reluctant to use hooks.

You can design your hair and then pin everything in place. Just be certain you’re not likely to fiddle with it daily.

Experiment with different positions.

A beanie keeps you warmer, but appears more casual. Wear your beanie on the back of your head for sophistication. This way shows off your face !

If you’ve got thin hair, pull it back into a low ponytail.

A beanie will make hair look skinnier. Prevent that issue by pulling on your hair back in a ponytail.

Keep things simple.

Beanies with excessive detail tend to appear childish. If you require dash, get it from a scarf or other accessory.

Publish a beanie with different fabrics.

A knit beanie pairs well for instance, with a leather coat. Mix it up to give your look some texture and variation.

Share your look in The Giving Structure with #TheGivingHat.