Lina

So I'd just finished up the last few brocade and velvet hats, and I was trying to branch out from the standard "brocade and jewel" or "steampunk" look, and thought that one of the golden yellow ostrich plumes would be a nice starting point for a more cheerful design. I kept things light and bright and for some reason this hat reminds me of a butterfly, with the ivory ribbon wings and vaguely antennae-ish brass swirls. Not quite sure who wants a black top hat with cheerful ribbon and feathers, but maybe someone will!

Lina:


Bright and coquettish as a sunny yellow butterfly, the Lina will brighten anyone's day. Ivory satin shadow-striped ribbon, accented with bright yellow, wraps around the hat and ends in a charmingly askew bow, which features a golden acrylic jewel the color of congealed sunshine and looped in brass wire. A fluffy golden ostrich plume sweeps airily to the side, dotted with tiny rhinestones, while whimsical brass swirls curl in every direction. Perched on your head, the Lina is so light and cheerful that it might flit off at any moment!