Bernadette and Celandine

These two couldn't be more different, but since I'm on kind of a steampunk kick right now, they're together because they're NOT steampunk-ish in style. The Bernadette was one of the easier hats for me to make, since much of the hat's impact is in the curled feather pad, which I don't have to do much to enhance. The Celandine looks simple, but it took forever to get things placed just so. And the wire swirls still kind of remind me of bug antennae. Cute antennae, though...


Bernadette


Chic. Elegant. Gorgeous. All words that perfectly describe the Bernadette, which is striking in its simplicity. With a hatband made of black and white grosgrain ribbon and a flat double bow of black velvet, this hat features a central ruby-red acrylic jewel wrapped in brass filigree, trimmed with pearls and rhinestones, and surmounted by a huge pad of curling black and white feathers. Sometimes the classics are just what you're looking for!

Celandine

Sweet, delicate, and just a bit whimsical, the Celandine is the embodiment of Spring. Grosgrain ribbon of the palest green encircles the hat, and is trimmed with blush pink satin. Natural paper flowers in ivory, apricot, and buttercup yellow are clustered in an adorable nosegay that looks like it's just been picked, and are accented with graceful swirls of brass wire. No matter what your surroundings, wearing this hat will be like a breath of fresh air!