Needless to say some of my great plans have fallen by the way side, been postponed etc etc one of which is the launch of my new collection of Ready to Wear hats…or my -’Oh Lordy have a wedding next week and no headdress/fascinator /hat to wear’ what do I do collection!! I hope to have the shop up and running on www.bethmorgan.co.uk really soon, like, next week soon but thought I would add some images here so that you can see whats on offer. Most of the styles come in approx 6 colour ways – I have some stock ready made to send out  for an over night delivery – other pieces will be made to order in approx 5-10 days, hopefully I can get them to you sooner! Prices range from £80-£150. Below a taste of things to come. Please contact me either via the blog or email me at beth@bethmorgan.co.uk or Twitter @bethmorganhats or call 07766 201490 if you need more info!

Thanks for your patience!

Beth



Thanks to everyone involved in getting me to this stage relatively stress free!!!

Little taster of new delights….get in quick…order book filling up rather quickly!

BM x

So….just to clarify…..

Please note the dress code below is NEW for 2012.

Ladies
Ladies are kindly reminded that formal day wear is a requirement in the Royal Enclosure, defined as follows:

• Dresses and skirts should be of modest length defined as falling just above the knee or longer;
• Dresses and tops should have straps of one inch or greater;
• Jackets and pashminas may be worn but dresses and tops underneath should still comply with the Royal Enclosure dress code;
• Trouser suits are welcome. They should be of full length and of matching material and colour;
• Hats should be worn; a headpiece which has a base of 4 inches (10cm) or more in diameter is acceptable as an alternative to a hat.

Ladies are kindly asked to note the following:

• Strapless, off the shoulder, halter neck, spaghetti straps and dresses with a strap of less than one inch (2.5cm) are not permitted;
• Midriffs must be covered;
• Fascinators are no longer permitted in the Royal Enclosure; neither are headpieces which do not have a base covering a sufficient area of the head (4 inches / 10cm).

Lucky then that all my hats conform to these new guide lines!! Seems that one of the new rules is simply that we shouldn’t call them fascinators any more, but the more grown up headdress or head piece!

Maybe something like this……….?!

BM.

Where has this month gone to? Every year the same - January seems to disappear almost as quickly as my New Years Resolutions! Number one on my list this year was get more creative! Would have thought that this would have been pretty easy….however have had a serious case of admin….loads of it…new website being built – a new shop feature to organise- photo shoots to re- arrange….the list goes on and on!

However I think there is light at the end of the tunnel….can almost see the finish line!! Better not speak too soon!!

I am hoping to launch my 2012 collection any day now….a soft launch at first…….will be showing on my website very soon, promise!!……. but I have so many people asking to view the designs I think I will have to utilize some of the social net working options I have at my disposal and get it out there! So watch this sapce…and Twiter and Facebook! I’m really excited to show it…can’t wait to hear your thoughts!

So just as a little appetizer I have attached a really lovely picture, of one of the largest headdresses from the collection, below……….

Kristina is the very chic and very obliging model and the fab and ever so classy images were shot by Tim Lyons of www.timlyonsphotography.co.uk

P.S Have a new page on Facebook….please feel free to ‘Like’ me!! Thanks BM

http://www.facebook.com/BethMorganMillinery

Afternoon everyone and a Happy New Year!

Now that the mad rush that is Christmas is over….decorations are down and stored away and we have sung in the New Year its time to put all those good intentions…all those wild ideas and crazy dreams into action!

I have been lacking in the blogging department I know….but I’ve been busy!

In the last 8 week I have had the busiest time ever with orders, completed 2 new collections…..soon to be unveiled….watch this space……. and am undertaking what I consider to be something new and rather exciting…although scary at the same time! So much work so little time!

However I have decided that to move forward I need to conquer my fears and just get on with it! To that end I am in the process of developing a new all singing all dancing website which will not only show case my brand new collection but will also be a platform for showing unique one off items…things that can only be made once because of the fabulous piece vintage lace I have found or a totally unique perfect Art Deco jewel.

I will also be showcasing my brand new Ready to Wear collection. All very exciting and sleep preventing at the moment, but once up and running something of which I can be very proud!!

Thank you to all my 2011 customers…have met some wonderful people this last year. I hope to be able to show more of my ‘hats in action’ pictures on here soon…..Beth Morgan, as worn by you! Looking forward to the fab surprises this year will bring!

BM

BM x

They say any PR is good PR. So perhaps it was good news that Philip Treacy created another outrageous headpiece for actress Sarah Jessica Parker. The Treacy hat raised some eyebrows when Parker wore it to the Crown Oaks Club Ladies Luncheon in Melbourne, Australia.

The hat, that resembles a water slide, was the brainchild of Master Hatter Treacy. It took him over 200 hours to complete the silk mesh headpiece that some say had the audience in Melbourne gasping. It also had the media calling it a satellite dish and perhaps the most outrageous headpiece in Parker’s repertoire.

Treacy had this to say about the hat, “Fashion is about suspense and surprise… Sarah Jessica Parker is the ultimate fashion icon.”

The good news about racing events – and Treacy’s unabashed attitude about hats – is that when people talk about hats they think about hats. So last week was a good week to be thinking (or selling) hats. And the Melbourne Spring Racing Carnival in Melbourne is the perfect place to showcase millinery talent.

Elizabeth Hurley, who collects hats more often than husbands, was also at the race donning a large white floral fascinator.

Parker was also in Australia to promote her new film, “I Don’t Know How She Does It.” She was also inadvertently promoting hats and fashion headpieces. We are grateful to Parker and Treacy for having the guts and faith in fashion to make new inroads in the headwear world.

(by kind permission….the utterly fab Archibald Photography)

There are trends that come and go fairly quickly….but I see no let up yet with the modern brides veil of choice …the Birdcage. Seen in many guises this cute, elegant, chic, dramatic little number is just running and running.

You’ve got to love it….it can any number of things to any number of brides and their chosen style of dress. I love the retro peek- a -boo look…worn with a fifties full skirt and a nipped in waist. The ever so chic 30′s brides with a bias cut silk column dress…all this girl needs is the whisper of soft tulle across her face, a strategically place vintage jewel and floaty ostrich feathers and you’re good to go.

I’m working on my new collection…needless to say the Birdcage will feature prominently….I’m looking at boho bride, sparkling bride, beach bride  amongst other……as soon as I have some pictures will let you see them.

In the mean time some tried and tested favourites!

]]> http://www.featuredfascinators.co.uk/2011/the-birdcage-veil/feed/ 0 http://www.featuredfascinators.co.uk/2011/blast-from-the-past/ http://www.featuredfascinators.co.uk/2011/blast-from-the-past/#comments Fri, 30 Sep 2011 09:39:27 +0000 Beth Morgan http://www.featuredfascinators.co.uk/?p=945 Morning!

Have been soooooo busy recently, creating, designing,thinking etc etc…….that I have  only just realised that a year has gone by since these images landed in my inbox!!

Not only that but I only remembered about them this morning after the fabulous stylist, Manika Nanda, who worked  the shoot contacted me via LinkedIn….brain has gone to mush…..

However the images are too good not to share, they were shot at the Hyatt Hotel Presidential Suite  by Phil Drinkwater and feature Jessica who is a director at

J Model Mangement and  was on the judging panel for Miss England!! So better late than never here they are!!  Enjoy!

They were showing beautiful knitwear, fabulous shoes and chic trousers and skirts all covered in the most beautiful jewel like embellishment! LOVE IT!!!

Am a true girl…love the sparkle! How can you not love the Matthew Williamson sequin and feather dress…have lots of ideas for a headdress to go with this!

But this too from Moschino, elegant understated but soooooo amazing! Yes please!

Am finding myself leaning more and more towards light enhancing embellishment in my own work….the tiniest use of  fabulous Swarovski crystals just does ‘something’ to any fabric….just lifts it! Doesn’t have to be an eye popping, in your face amount of jewels…subtle bling is what it’s about….less is more and all that for most people…but there’s nothing like going full on Hollywood glamour either with a huge serving of gorgeous jewels! Will be adding both these dishes to my new collection….to satisfy all tastes!

Have a look…..enjoy!

http://www.net-a-porter.com/Shop/List/Shine_On?cm_mmc=Email-_-Dedicated-_-HighShine200911-_-Intl&cm_em=beth@bethmorgan.co.uk

….another school year begins, another gorgeous Italian holiday is over and I have to get my head in gear to work and organise and design my new collection…mmmmmm.

If only it was that straight forward! I am still super busy with all my lovely couture wearing ladies…have been sending designs all over the world…America, Australia, Brazil, Germany etc etc. The world appears to have gone fascinator mad!! My order book is still full and there aren’t enough hours in the day…hence my complete failure at blogging!!

Although I’m already moaning about the weather and the cold..(.is Cheshire the wettest place on earth?  Not far off I reckon!!)……I am excited about Autumn and Christmas occasions, the excuse to wear something fabulous and sparkly…as many of my customers are doing….and wrapping ourselves in the richest of fabric, velvets, jewel like silk and  shiny new leather boots!!

There seems to be the annual serge towards all thing country…lots of pheasant feather requests, either long and dramatic or short feathers covering a pill box……give me some tartan and some heather and an open fire and we have the makings of a grand occasion!

Worn perhaps with…….