Picking a hat vs. a fascinator Fascinator Pros 1. They are smaller and some say easier to wear as they are worn on a headband or comb. Definitely easier to pack for an event. 2. If they get wet, generally fascinators don’t get ruined. 3. Generally less expensive to purchase. 4. Fun, flirty and a…
I was interviewed about the hats at the Royal Wedding. No, these were not my favorites. As a friend said, it was very Tim Burton. Read below for more. http://www.kentucky.com/2011/05/05/1730923/this-could-be-a-big-year-for-hats.html
About a month ago, Lexington Herald Leader writer Vicky Broadus stopped by for tea and a chat. Click the Headline above to see what Vicky had to say about her visit. All photography courtesy of Vicky Broadus and the Lexington Herald Leader.
http://kentuckymonthly.com/ Each year, Kentucky Monthly Magazine does a Derby Issue in April. This year, writer Melissa Burton came to my house and interviewed three different hat designers. It was a sun filled morning with Wales Hunter, the photographer, being the only male present among ten chattering ladies. Melissa brought donuts and we swore off our…
“My only hesitation in purchasing a hat long distance from you is that I have no idea what basic style would look good on me. This is a bit of a leap of faith. “ A Canadian Customer She’s so right, choosing a hat without trying it on is a bit of a leap of…
When ladies are selecting a hat, I’m often asked “Should I buy the dress first or the hat?” There is no right or wrong way, but here are the pros and cons of both. Picking a Hat First: Pros: This options enables you to pick the hat of your dreams and gives you more freedom…
I have been wanting to do a different hat style for awhile. Something fresh, easy to wear that does not give one the dreaded “hat hair”. Last fall, I was working on a hat that was made from sinamay (a sheer, natural hat material). I had it on the block and shot a few photos.…
One of the surprises that I came across in my business was that ladies purchase hats for Mardi Gras events. In Mobile, this is a big event on the social calendar. Pictured above is my client on the far left in the pink hat. Being from Kentucky, I knew very little about Mardi Gras. Apparently,…
One of the things that I love about my job is that I get to work with clients on one-of-a-kind projects. I rarely do wholesale because I require the creative aspect of custom design. About 25% of my sales are from custom orders. The bridal headpiece pictured above is one such design. The bride wore…
Will Kate Middleton bring hat wearing back? What she will wear at her wedding? These are questions that many are asking. Many milliners will tell you that Princess Diana did a lot for the industry, especially in the early days as Princess of Wales. Her style was admired by many. Diana looked great in hats.…