In past blogs I have talked about the untimely and tragic death of one of London’s most famous fashion icons, Isabella Blow. Isabella Blow was one of London’s most creative forces. She was known for her fabulously unique style as well as her fabulously unique personality. She was able to spot creative talent from a…
DetailsRemember your mother saying “Don’t forget to wear your hat or you’ll get sick.”? I heard that all the time growing up. Well turns out, your mom was right. Hats do help keep us warmer and keep in body heat. I know for me, having my ears covered helps me avoid colds. I almost feel…
DetailsWriting this blog was difficult as I’m still battling the flu and my brain is all clogged up. The upside of the flu is that one has a perfect excuse not to do anything but drink tea and watch television! I’ve always loved Masterpiece Theatre on PBS. Each Sunday at 9:00 p.m., they are running…
DetailsIt might seem a strange blog topic, but when you have the flu and feel awful, what is there to do but lay around and feel perfectly miserable? I’ve been in that situation all week. I can’t really work, but I’m tired of being in bed. Some activities that can cure boredom and not be…
DetailsAt this time of year, what I love most is curling up with a good book and cup of tea. One of my favorites has been “Vintage Hats & Bonnets, 1770 – 1970”. This complete millinery historical guide was written in 1998 by Susan Langley and published by Collector Books. My husband gave this book…
DetailsI have always loved fashion, however, I am not always fashionable. And by being a college student with a very limited inflow of money, being fashionable is not always easy, sometimes it’s downright unnerving. I started out my college career wanting to design fashion. While my career path has changed, I am still wholeheartedly inspired…
DetailsMy hats are all designed and made by me, in my studio in Lexington, Kentucky. I am approached weekly by companies in China, offering to copy my hats for me and ship them to me for a fraction of the cost it costs me to make them here. Yes, I could do that, but my…
DetailsAre hats Eco-Friendly? Yes, they are if they are made from sinamay, natural straw, feathers and silk flowers. The hats I design and sell are eco-friendly. Most straw hats are made from natural fibers found in South America or the Orient. Sinamay is fiber from the abaca tree. The dyes I use are plant based…
DetailsWondering what to wear to that Holiday party? Wanting to make a statement, but not knowing what to do? Wanting to wear some sort of hat/headpiece, but having no idea what to pick? Try wearing a small headpiece with veiling or feathers. Mini-top hats look great with a black tuxedo style pant suit or dress.…
DetailsOn Thursday nights, I always have a date with my husband to watch our favorite television show, “Ugly Betty”. It’s fun and always has a good lesson. Of course, the clothing is amazing. Watch carefully in the scenes filmed when Betty is talking to her Christina, her Scottish stylist friend. You will see some very…
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