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Millinery Trends for 2018 Spring Racing Season
What a year 2018 has turned out to be! So much inspiration for this year's Spring Racing Carnival that I almost don't know where to start. First off was the Met Gala with the most beautiful elaborate headpieces that got everyone talking. Is it a crown? Is it a costume? Is it Jewellery for the hair? So many discussions but one statement got me thinking. It's a 'Work of Art for the head'. Indeed, I have always considered my passion for Millinery an art-form and I take every opportunity to play with new themes. We'll certainly see plenty of Baroque-inspired headpieces...
Is a Fascinator Worn on the Left or Right?
Almost a daily question I hear. Which side of the head should I wear my fascinator? Left or Right and why? Well, it is part tradition, part practicality. Historically a woman always stood to the right of a man as his sword was always carried on the left, how gallant, I hear you say. In order for her face to be visible, she would tilt her hat to the right ensuring her beau or husband could see her beautiful face and engage in polite conversation easily. Thankfully men do not carry swords any longer and conversation is mostly a little less...