My little fascinator Lola was chosen by Hollins Alumni Magazine in the Enterprising Alumni section. It was such a treat to see Lola being worn by Hollins student Albana Moreyna. She really brings the headpiece to life. A funny little story about Lola. I had designed it a year ago and just kept it around…
DetailsEven though it is only early September, it feels like November in Central Kentucky. In order to get over the gloom of the past week, I mentally went back to summer. One of the highlights for me was designing a friend’s bridal headpiece and attending her wedding. Jamie and Curtis met through work. My husband…
DetailsFor those of us who spend any time outside in the garden, a simple garden hat is essential. The sun that we get everyday on short visits outside (a half hour here and there), is what really adds up over time in terms of skin damage. Also, keeping a hat on insures that the money…
DetailsIt seems that the Royal Wedding has initiated interest in hats. I have been contacted by four people in the past month who want to become hat designers. There is more to being a milliner than meets the eye. It is a lot more than making and designing hats. Hat design or millinery is a…
DetailsLast 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…
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