Danielle

I thought I'd take a step back from jeweled embellishments for a while and go with a more traditional floral. Most silk flowers these days tend to look kind of tacky, but this velvet flower (no idea what kind it's supposed to be-- it's kind of marigold-ish?) went really well with the antique-y look I was going for. I thought about trying to add rhinestones to the petals, either clear to look like dewdrops, or colored to add some sparkle, but thought better of it.

Danielle:

Adorned with antique velvet and pearls, the Danielle is as sweet and old-fashioned as your grandmother's parlor, with the same elegant lines and floral decorations. But lest you think old-fashioned means out of style, look again at the beautiful details that make this hat special. Rich velvet petals in shades of burgundy and pink are clustered together between leaves of brass filigree decorated with tiny pearls, while a band of wine-colored velvet ribbon and a delicate ruffle of ivory lace encircle the crown of the hat. Airy ostrich plumes in burgundy and ivory add lightness and a hint of modernity to this otherwise classic little piece of millinery. Wearing the Danielle, you will always be every inch a lady.