New Year’s Contest: Winter Hats by Yak Apparel

Written by Katya LaRoche | Date posted: December 28, 2012 | 1 Comment

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We spent last winter really stocking up on winter apparel when we lived in Colorado, Sweaters, coats, goggles, gloves, hats, ski gear and boots galore. Buying all that stuff all in one season can really get expensive so I had planned on using most of it in the years to come, however a love fashion doesn’t always permit you to just wear the same things every year.
I found the key to using some of the same seasonal clothes while not getting bored is definitely Accessorizing. Getting yourself a new hat, scarf or pair of gloves can really mix up your boring old coat and boot combo.
Shopping for accessories this year, I Really wanted to buy a product that was socially responsible. I discovered Yak Apparel, an accessory company who’s items are all handmade in Nepal by craftsmen paid a fair wage and as Yak has grown and demand, so has the Nepal community who crafts these awesome hats.
I decided to give it a real test of worthiness by wearing it back to Colorado for Christmas Vacation. We went snowmobiling, hiking and are going skiing tomorrow and my head and ears have no idea what temperature it is outside (about 8 degrees).
The hat is flawlessly knitted while the inside is lined with a warm fleece and as warm as a hat can get, after all  it’s made by people who know what cold weather is, so when it’s 12 degrees out here, in Nepal, that’s nothing by comparison.
We love the hat so much that we arranged a contest with Yak Apparel so that two of our readers can have an awesome winter hat as well! One man and one woman hat of winner’s choice will be shipped from Yak Apparel to a randomly selected winner!
These are seriously quality hats, don’t miss out!

Contest starts 12/28 and goes on through January 2nd!

1. Like Yak on Facebook (using the rafflecopter widget below)
2. Tweet about the contest and/or blog!
3. Leave a comment letting us know your winter plans!

Yak Apparel: Cozy Winter Hats With Tons of Style!

Winter is a hard time to be stylish.  I’m usually bundled up against the cold and wind, trying to stay warm and hardly worried about how I look.  So I had fun checking out the awesome winter hats from Yak Apparel that were both fashionable and functional.  Being warm and cozy and looking good aren’t mutually exclusive after all!
Yak Apparel sells some really beautiful beanies and head wraps, fleece-lined hats, and faux fur lined hats. Probably the neatest thing about these hats, other than their great look, is that they are made in Nepal and sales help to support the families that make them.

YAK Apparel is a Boston-based clothing and accessories company specializing in wool hats and silk scarves handmade in Nepal. We founded Yak in 2009, after a trip to Nepal in which we discovered talented artisans crafting beautiful, colorful wool hats by hand. We fell in love with the hats, and the wonderful people who made them – and we knew our friends back in the states would too. Our mission at Yak is to provide sustainable, fair wage employment to the people of Nepal through the production of colorful wool hats, silk scarves and other handmade accessories that are as unique and beautiful as the people who wear them.

I love that Yak Apparel supports the community of artisans that makes these great hats, and I love that they are also all handmade with natural, sustainable materials.

So how do I like my hat?!  I love it!  I chose to review the Purple Faux Fur Lined Women’s Pompom Trapper Hat. First of all, it’s super cute.  I love the colors, the best combination of shades of purple.  And the faux fur lining is so comfy.  Some faux fur can be stiff and uncomfortable but this hat is really soft and cozy.  It feels so warm on your head.

I found the hat to fit snugly which is perfect for me.  It’s not tight by any means, but it really fits just right on my head which makes it feel perfectly toasty.  There’s no room for wind to whip through and give you a chill!  The top of the hat comes down far enough to keep my forehead protected without it being anywhere near my eyes and the back of the hat goes right along my neckline.  It definitely provides the best coverage of any winter hat I’ve ever had!  And the pompoms on top and on the two tassels are so cute and fun!  It was perfect for wearing to our family snowball fight this morning.  You can see I’m waiting to see what my little boy is planning to do with that snowball!

Yak Apparel sells several styles of stylin hats.  I love these two, a fleece lined hat on the left and another faux fur lined hat on the right.  Aren’t the colors so fun and perfect for making you feel less drab over the winter?

They’ve also got cute beanies for both men and women and these cool wraps that just cover your ears and forehead.  Don’t they look cozy and fashionable?  I really do love my Yak hat especially when it keeps me so warm in blustery cold weather.  If you need a stylish new winter hat (or a perfect gift!) be sure to shop around on Yak Apparel.  They often have fantastic sales with huge discounts so you can get some great deals!  Follow Yak on Facebook, Twitter, and Pinterest to be the first to hear about all of their awesome new products and promotions!

Yak Apparel has generously offered to give one of my readers their own stylin’ hat!  This giveaway is open to US residents only and ends on January 7, 2012.  You can enter to win [HERE].

I was provided with a complimentary  Yak Apparel hat to facilitate this review.  The opinions in this post are 100% mine.  You can read my full disclosure policy here.

last-minute gifts for 65% off today – YAK Apparel’s winter hats

last-minute gifts for 65% off today – YAK Apparel’s winter hats

There’s still plenty of time to get your last-minute gifts for 65% off today. Don’t forget to select Priority Shipping to ensure timely delivery! Pom pom hats make perfect gifts!

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Yak Hats Now Available at Roche Bros in Wellesley, MA

Yak Hats Now Available at Roche Bros in Wellesley, MA

There’s less than a week left before Christmas – you still need some gifts – and you’re out of time for ordering online unless you pay for expedited shipping. Never fear – Yak Apparel is here! You can now purchase Yak hats at your local Wellesley, MA Roche Bros store!

Yak Hats Now Available at Roche Bros in Wellesley, MA

Multiple styles and colors are available – and all for affordable prices. Give your loved ones the gift of warm winter wool – and pick up some groceries while you’re at it!

Yak Hats at Roche Bros - Wellesley, MA

Not able to make it out to Roche Bros? Yak hats are also available at many local farm stands and Christmas tree farms – or you can order online for quick delivery before the New Year. Don’t forget – our most popular hats are currently 65% off – and you get free shipping on orders of three or more!

65% off best selling Yak hats!

Happy Holidays!

65% off on fleece lined pom pom hats

65% off on fleece lined pom pom hats
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YAK Apparel’s pom pom fur hat at heavy discounts

YAK Apparel’s pom pom fur hat at heavy discounts
YAK Winter Hats for Holiday Gifts – 65% off on Pom Pom Fur hats
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Holiday Gifts for Dad

Holiday Gifts for Dad
The countdown to Christmas is now at just 2 weeks – so it’s time to hurry up and fill up any extra space under the tree. Still looking for something to give Dad? Check out our warm and cozy suggestions in week 2 of our holiday gift guide.

Yak Apparel Holiday Gift Guide

Whether dad is a the ultimate outdoorsman, or more of a morning commuter, keep him cozy in the cold with a trendy faux fur lined trapper hat, or sleeker fleece lined wool earflap hat. Both are made of the highest quality wool, and handcrafted by Yak artisans in Nepal.

Yak Apparel Men's Hats

Is the closest dad gets to the outdoors watching “Into the Wild” on his iPad? Surprise your favorite technology buff with a genuine leather iPad case (and stand for watching all his favorite movies and shows) from leatherology.com.

Genuine Leather iPad Case/Stand (Photo by www.leatherology.com)

If dad’s not so slick with the computer stuff, give him the gift that keeps on giving – time with you! Gift certificates for activities like dinner out, mini-golfing or concerts and other events are the perfect gift for the people who have everything!