A few summers ago I was asked to make a bridal comb for the lovely Carolyn. She wanted something that would be light weight to wear, but would still be striking & elegant too. We decided on a feathered comb, made of white ostrich feathers, that would run down the back of her hair, at …
Hayley Abbott Art – Sketches of my Designs
A few months ago the very talented artist, Hayley Abbott contacted me & asked if she could sketch some of my designs! I couldn’t believe it….I was totally flattered & immediately said yes! What an accolade to think that someone like the photos of my designs that much that she wanted to sketch them?! Anyway, …
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Peacock Feather Fascinator – Spring / Summer 2013
Some people believe that Peacock feather’s are unlucky; but then some people don’t believe in fairies! Today I’m showing you all of the photo’s that we took of this design……my gorgeous Peacock Feathered Fascinator. I had some lovely peacock feathers in the studio, I really liked the delicacy of them & how light they …
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Leopard Print Bow Fascinator – Spring / Summer 2013
It’s no secret that I am a leopard print fan! So when this new roll of leopard print sinamay landed in the studio I got a little excited. When I was making this fascinator though, I didn’t want the leopard print to be the main striking force of the design. So I simply made the …
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Tartan & Straw Large Abstract Fascinator – Autumn / Winter 2012
Ok, so I know this is a pretty unusual design. I was going abstract….but actually it’s the technique that I love about this one! Ok, so the base of this is a red tartan fascinator base; and the design is then covered in straw spirals that vary in thickness. This starts as a big reel of thin straw that I’ve then sewn …
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Rust Straw Fascinator – Autumn / Winter 2012
This hat has very tradtional, yet modern elements to it. I think I need to explain a bit more about how this was made too! So the rust straw of this hat is a beautiful vintage straw. I got it so it was all rolled up like a reel of ribbon; but it is quite stiff & …
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Large Flower Fascinator – Autumn / Winter 2012
This is my most popular design to date. Usually I design & make a fascinator, then sell it. I might replicate parts of it or add a different colour to it, but this fascinator has been made another 5 times now…..each in a different colour. And it’s tried on most in my studio too! This fascinator started life, …
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Burgundy Bow Pill Box – Autumn Winter 2012
Next up is this gorgeous velvet pill box. This hat is a large pill box hat and is worn quite far back on the head. It is made with a luscious burgundy velvet and a soft pink chiffon band. I think this is such an elegant style & the placing of the hat was inspired by one of the …
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Leopard Print Head Band – Autumn / Winter 2012
I love leopard print. I honestly could sit drooling over the stuff for hours. Dad has referred to me as Kat Slater from EastEnders due to my love for it….this doesn’t offend me. So yeah, it’s safe to say I adore this headband. This headband is made up of leopard print fur felt and is …
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Blue Assymetrical Trilby – Autumn / Winter 2012
I found this gorgeous blue tweed material and knew I wanted to make a trilby with it; but I wanted to do one with an assymetrical brim. I love how a brim can totally change the style and feel to a hat….. Rather than add a band of ribbon that you get on a tradtional trilby, I decided …
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