Hat Trick: The Pros Of Matching Your Makeup To Your Hat

Hats are a clever little accessory. They have the ability to instantly add a bold statement to a pared-back outfit, can hide your locks if they're a tad on the greasy side and can give your barnet a little extra protection from wind, rain and the like.

But whether you're more of a Fedora kinda gal or tend to opt for a cosy bobble, playing up your cosmetics palette to match your hat is just the trick to pull your look together. Yes, it may sounds a little silly, but trust us on this one. It's just about making sure everything is in sync.

While you can get away with pretty much anything when it comes to a black hat, if you're opting for a brown number then dusting a little bronze shadow over your lids and slicking some brown or nude lipstick on your pout just makes your whole look pack a cool, coordinated punch.

To give you a little inspiration (and to show you we're not totally crazy) here are five makeup looks we're matching to our favourite hats...

Camel fedoraA 'burnt orange' shadow swept over your eyelids and a dark brown lipstick create the perfect palette when it comes to a camel coloured Fedora. We went for NARS Eyeshadow in Persia, £18 and MAC Lipstick in Paramount, £15.50. We love: ASOS Fedora Hat With Skinny Snake Chain, £22

Navy boater hat To accompany this navy boater hat, we opted for sun-kissed cheeks and an inky black feline flick. A red wine lip pulls the look together, and this NARS Lipstick in Afgan Red, £21, is a colour match to deep red band on the hat. We love: ASOS Felt Boater Hat, £22

Khaki bobble hatPink is the perfect hue to compliment a khaki green hat, so we paired our favourite bobble with a dash of pretty pink lipstick - Maybelline's Lipstick in Summer Pink, £6.99 makes for the ideal shade. A flush of pink blush across your cheeks courtesy of Paul & Joe Face Colour in Candy, £12, adds a finishing touch. We love: Miss Guided Pom Pom Hat in Khaki, £10

Black bandanaAlthough not a hat, bandanas are all the rage at the moment and are a great way to cover un-styled locks or simply add something a little more statement to your look. We kept our makeup pretty pared-back but bold red lipstick added the perfect dash of colour. We love: ASOS Star And Paisley Bandana, £6

Charcoal floppy hatA floppy hat makes such a statement that a soft smokey eye and a nude lip are all you need to bring the look together. We love: ASOS Felt Floppy Hat, £22