I love Kate Middleton. Lately with all the media attention surrounding the engagement, I've been able to fully appreciate her style. Subsequently, I've become obsessed with hats! She does it all- big brims, small brims, berets- and my feature today: light, jaunty hats with feathers and netting, or small hats that don't have a brim at all, but they definitely add a dimension of class and style to any outfit. In one of every five photos of Miss Middleton she is wearing a cute hat, cocked to the side, looking so chic! Too few young women wear hats. Often we fear they might fall into the category of looking like a costume, so we veer away from all but the necessary and useful winter hat. I want to change that! We might not all be future princesses, but we can stand proud and enjoy wearing a fashionable hat! Kate, thank you for the inspiration.
How would you wear these styles?
Vintage Navy Blue Bow Fascinator with Netting
Price: $14.00
Though I'm not a HUGE fan of the "bridal headband" look, I do think it's done well here with the double-layer-tulle headband veil. The headband helps it sit just right and can add some "oomph" to a short or long do' but the tulle is the real star. A blushing bride could hide inside indeed.
I have been stalking the opening of Anthropologie's Bridal line for the past 11 months and its finally here! BHLDN.com launched today (Happy Valentine's Day!) and no, I don't know what the letters stand for, if you do, let me know in the comments.
How long do you want your veil to be? If you want it to reach all the way down the aisle of St. Paul's Cathedral (I'm looking at you, future Princess Kate) then you're looking at a "cathedral length" veil.
