Jeanette

Yes, the name is a conscious pun on "net," since I used two kinds of netting in this hat-- the coarse netting was supposed to mute the white and silver brocade, kind of like fishnet stockings, and the fine netting was just a nice way to add some softness. I stayed with the French "J" names in keeping with the black and white ribbon hats, just to keep in the black-and-white theme.

Jeanette:


Saucy and sassy as a French can-can dancer, the Jeanette features snowy silver-white brocade peeking out from behind flirty black netting, as a showy faux diamond draws every eye. Lacy black filigree is accented with tiny rhinestones, which trail upwards along the curling ostrich plumes that would be at home in any showgirl's headdress. As if this hat weren't gorgeous enough from the front, a quick turn to the backside displays frilly black and white tulle rosettes, centered with a trio of tiny pearls and black rhinestones! From any direction, this daringly darling hat will be the center of attention.