Milliner from the Hudson Valley2017-10-03T14:03:13-04:00Categories: Hat Styles|Tags: find perfect hat, hat tips, perfect hat, stephen jones|
So often people wonder into my hat shop and declare that they can't find a hat that looks good on them. Really, now?? I wonder if they think they can't wear shoes for the same reason... Finding the right one does take a little [...]
Milliner from the Hudson Valley2017-10-03T14:03:14-04:00Categories: Wedding Style|Tags: afternoon wedding, Cocktail Hat, cocktail hats, dresses, evening wedding, mother of the bride|
Times have changed. In the glory days of couture, a fashionable woman ordered a bespoke gown along with a coordinating hat. Wearing a gown without a charming hat or fascinator would have been akin to going without make-up or jewelry. Something simply not done. Completely [...]
Milliner from the Hudson Valley2019-01-30T12:12:36-05:00Categories: Fashion|Tags: 1960, Pillbox Hat, Pillbox Hats|
I just adore the 1960s look even if matchy-matchy is now soooo passé. Shoes should no longer match your purse, let alone your gloves and hat. If they do, you risk being labeled as a conservative or old school. Fashion is always changing and [...]
Milliner from the Hudson Valley2017-10-03T14:03:14-04:00Categories: Fashion|Tags: Hat Collection, Hats, Hats Collection, Make Hats|
Sometimes people come in to my hat studio, stand there and just say: "Wow!" They're curious about where I get my inspiration from and how I go about creating a hat collection. Finding inspiration for a single hat is slightly different from creating a full [...]
Milliner from the Hudson Valley2021-02-19T14:32:50-05:00Categories: Wedding Style|Tags: bridal fascinator, second marriages, Wedding Dress, wedding dresses|
There's some debate about the actual rate of divorce in the United States. Although the New York Times says it's going down, the rate is still high enough to find tons women seeking advice on selecting wedding dresses for second marriages and what type of headpiece [...]
Milliner from the Hudson Valley2017-10-03T14:03:14-04:00Categories: Fashion|Tags: Iconic Hat, Jackie O, Pillbox, Pillbox Hat, Pillbox Hats, vintage pillbox hats, Wear Pillbox Hat|
Jackie O didn't invent the pillbox hat. She just made it iconic. Few realize that she started wearing the hat on the back of her head to minimize the "flat hair" that you sometimes get from wearing hat. Ironic isn't it then? This simple gesture [...]
