Featured Fascinators

Hello! I know its been a while…too long really…I can only blame myself for not sitting down to write and the fact that the run up to Ascot is just the busiest time for me….I’m actually quite glad its over for another year!

I had the best time actually at Ascot this year. The weather was beautiful and bought out some of the most amazingly dressed ladies around! So much style and so many chic little outfits to look at, I was happy just to sit and watch the world go by! I have to say though that there were a fair few ladies who hadn’t quite followed the dress code to the letter. Lots of very short skirts……..but who am I to judge? I really only looked at the hats!

There were, as always some absolutely beautiful Philip Treacy offerings including a divine white lace creation worn by Suzi Perry, a fabulous multi swirl of a fascinator by Stephen Jones and  some beautiful pieces by Jane Taylor.

It was so lovely to see that everyone had made such a huge effort! We all love an opportunity to dress up and any Ladies Day is up there with the best day out!  There were hats and fascinators of every shape and size….and although hats are optional, certainly in the Silver Ring……I didn’t see a single girl without some kind of feathery or flowery concoction on her head….fabulous!! Lets do it more often!!

If  you look closely about 9 minutes in you will see yours truly and friends behind Suzi Perry……!!!

http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/b00sts7v/Racing_Royal_Ascot_2010_Day_3/

Now is the time to prepare for the Christmas party, get your dress sorted and maybe think about something a little extra special this year? How about a fascinator? All the most glamorous celebs are wearing them.

Take Eva Mendes who wore a feather spray fascinator to the Museum of Contemporary Art’s 30th Anniversary Gala in Los Angeles last week, and the equally glamorous Dita Von Teese with her large crystal fascinator that dazzled on the red carpet in New York.

A fascinator is the perfect party accessory adding instant glamour and style to any outfit, giving your look a true sense of occasion.

With so many different styles, shapes and colours available, there’s guaranteed to be a fascinator to suit you. So whether your look is a fabric flower, large bow or a sinamay disk fascinator, embrace your look and your fabulous party statement!

The weather maybe wintry outside and the nights getting darker and darker, but Christmas is coming and with that a ton of parties and the chance to sparkle!

Nothing could be easier to embellish party hair than a hair jewel! Choose form a huge variety of styles to create your perfect look!

Below are just a few ideas…we don’t all need to be as brave as Lady Gaga….perhaps an Audrey Hepburn slide is more your thing, or if your budget will stretch to it, a fascinator as worn by Cheryl Cole on X Factor from the divine Jenny Packham Acacia range, or keep your ‘up do’ simple and chic with a feather side comb….take your pick!