Last weekend, I went to the Jane Austen Festival in Louisville, This is my fourth visit and my second experience dressing up in Regency wear. My friends and I work all year to make outfits to wear. For fans of Regency fashion and just historical costume in general, this is always a visual feast. This…
DetailsLadies have always worn hats to weddings, especially summer garden weddings when protecting oneself from the sun is an issue. However since the Royal Wedding back in April, wearing hats at weddings have become even more popular. What I am noticing is that many more ladies are embracing fascinators and saucer hats as wedding accessories.…
DetailsFor years, I’ve designed hats for Opening Day at Del Mar. On July 20th, hordes of ladies will descend upon Del Mar Racetrack for Opening Day festivities. Del Mar Race Track’s tag line is “where the surf meets the turf”. For those of you who have never gone, I encourage you to visit this race…
DetailsI fell in love with saucer hats awhile back. It’s so much fun to watch ladies try them on and just be amazed at how easy they are to wear. It’s a nice alternative to a big hat. For those of us who are used to large hats, it’s a welcome change. Don’t get me…
DetailsSaucer hats have come to the forefront in millinery lately. Just what is a Saucer hat? Well, it is a hat that looks like a saucer or small plate. It’s about the size of a plate, rather flat in nature and almost always worn on the side on the side of the head. It gives…
DetailsPicking 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…
DetailsI 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
DetailsAbout 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.
Detailshttp://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…
Details“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…
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