Some say itÕs the thought that counts, not the gift itself. Nicole discovers a unique black hat at her favorite dress shop. She decides to give it away as a birthday present, and the magic begins! The black hat passes along from friend to friend. Each time, the girls make a special improvement, which ultimately transforms the ÒuglyÓ hat into the Òbeautiful, popularÓ hat, just in time for the big school dance!