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The Fascinating FascinatorLots of fashion watchers have noticed that Kate Middleton loves to wear fascinators, the feathery, flowery rather large barrette placed on the side of the head, and at the first day of bridal market in New York we're starting to see various designs of fascinators for both brides and bridesmaids. But a fascinator isn't for every wedding-day look.The fascinator can be worn with an informal gown and probably won't look best with a ball gown. Wear it with a tea-length, ballerina style skirt or have your bridesmaids accessorize their dress with a colorful one. If you're changing i...
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FASCINATING . . .Hopefully the dose of Friday's 'fascination' from the royal wedding is still lingering. Here are a few of my toned down versions of fascinators perfect for brides, more to be found in my Etsy shop, Amy-Jo Tatum Bridal Special orders are especially welcome; I love discovering new and different ideas with my clients . . . ...
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IT WAS FASCINATION . . . .Check out these gems from the new 2011 Tessa Kim bridal collection. This accessories designer offers a vast array of fascinators,birdcage veils, tulle veils, the classic bridal veils, all kinds of floral fascinators and headband and hair jewels. Love to sash your dress? Tessa offers dress sashes and brooches as well. Made of the highest quality materials, you'll find organic cottons and yummy silks, with each piece unique and lovingly made . . . . ...
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fascinatingI adore the creative shapes in these fascinators by YJ. The yellow one is my favorite, especially with a vintage inspired dress and a nice red lip! Love!...
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FascinatingAs of late we've noticed a big move towards brides wearing a veil for their ceremony then changing into a gorgeous headpiece for the reception. Headpieces are a great way to add some individuality and flair to your look. They can be extravagant or completely understated but it's important to consider your gown and it's detail and the shape of your face when making a choice. Reny Kestel makes some really lovely pieces and I have to say I'm loving the buttonholes too. What a neat idea if you're man isn't really into flowers! All Reny's pieces are hand-made (including the gorgeous silk flowers) i...
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THE FASCINATING FASCINATORI found this fascinating little crinoline fascinator on Her World Brides. Especially love the color and proportion of it. Lately fascinators are everywhere in bridal fashion. Are these little hybrids of hat and headpiece just passing trends or do you think they'll stick around awhile?...
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Fascinating Fascinators!Rebecca and I are simply beside ourselves waiting to get to see the Daphne Guiness exhibition at FIT. In fact, just this weekend we were planning which of my turbans and which of her Phillip Treacy fascinators we would wear for the occasion. Kidding… sort of. The truth is, we are absolutely fascinated with the Fascinator, and it isn’t just us! Between the Royal Wedding(s) and the blockbuster McQueen exhibit at the Met, the US of A is going gaga for these British millinery staples. In fact, they are about to take the wedding world by storm; in the next season, expec...
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fascinating fascinatorsThe first time I saw a fascinator was 10 years ago when my mother-in-law from New Zealand wore one to my wedding in Calgary. I’d never seen one before and was amazed at how much a few feathers strategically placed was the ultimate accessory to complete her outfit, making her look very posh. Five years later, I attended my brother-in-laws’ wedding on the south island of New Zealand in Canterbury and again saw fashionable ladies accessorizing with hats and fascinators! I have to say, I became fascinated with fascinators! Once I was back in Canada I began my search to own a stunning fascinato...
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Fascinated with Fascinators!Of course you all saw the fabulous fascinators at the Royal Wedding and then the subsequent commentary on the best and worst (hello, Beatrice?). Fascinators don't need to be crazy or huge. Here are some of our faves from couture milliner Preston & Olivia!But fascinators don't need to be for hair alone. Why not top a cake with a spectacular one instead of the expected flowers or bride and groom topper?Have a fascinating day!...
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A Fascination With FascinatorsOnce upon a time, every bride knew more or less what she would wear on her head at her wedding. Young first-time brides wore veils, older or previously married women wore hats. If you got married in a judge’s chambers or at City Hall, you wore a small hat, no matter what your age or previous marital status. Period. The only questions lay in the length of the veil or trim on the hat. The good news is that all that went out the window nearly fifty years ago. The even better news is that there are huge numbers of options now, from cathedral length veils for third-time brides to glorious hats fo...
