People often say to me, “Oh I love your hat, I wish I could wear one!” or ” I love hats but never know when or where to wear them.” I’ve faced these taunting questions too. When I first started interning with Polly, I was so excited because have a deep love for fashion, but…
DetailsJune has always been the traditional month for weddings. With wonderful weather, carefree days and the kids out of school, this was always a popular month for wedded bliss. However, many brides are now choosing July for their weddings. And of course, the date 7/07/07 will be a very popular date for many brides. Veils…
DetailsJuly 18th is the opening day at Del Mar Race Track. It has become the West Coast’s Derby Day and Ascot rolled into one. Why? It is known as “Hat Day” or rather “The One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest”. I have been busy designing hats for my clients to wear at at Del…
DetailsWe have noticed an increasingly popular fashion at weddings, hats! More and more brides are choosing a charming hat to wear at their weddings over the traditional veil. Especially popular among beach and outdoor weddings, hats can offer a bride a unique and classy look. Bridal hats come in as much variety as veils do,…
DetailsI often get questions on how to repair vintage hats. Quite often, the veiling is torn, the color has faded or the hat simply needs to be cleaned. Here are a few tips: Veiling – Vintage veiling does not hold up well at all, but this problem is easily remedied. Veiling can not be fixed.…
DetailsHow does one care for their hats? Here are a few basics: Store your hat out of the direct sun. Many hats have been bleached and ruined by the sun. Once faded, they are difficult to repair. Obviously, one wears summer hats in the sun, but when not wearing your hat, display and keep it…
DetailsHats are memorable. Quite often, people do not remember what someone wore, but they can describe the hat in detail. This was illustrated to me just a few days ago. I was having lunch with some older ladies who remembered my grandmother. I lost Meme in 1989 and still miss her dearly. What was amazing…
DetailsHave you ever had a great hat, but it just didn’t fit right? Hats come in many sizes but that doesn’t mean that it’s easy to find one that fits. Here are a few tips about finding the right hat size for you. In trying on a hat, move around in it and move your…
DetailsIn the past year the popularity of hats has risen tremendously. Polly’s business has grown rapidly from what is was this time, the previous year. Is there something in the water or are hats coming back in fashion? Every year the Kentucky Derby is a great place to see people wearing hats, but this year…
DetailsFor anyone who is skeptical about wearing a hat to a horse race, let me tell you, it is worth it! I went to Keenleland this past Saturday and wore the hat, Simply Elegant. It was the most fun I have ever had at Keeneland. I felt so beautiful, mysterious and sophisticated. The day was…
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