Spot that hat!

All I have to say is go Gaultier! Turban's in electric blue, soft pinks, purple, black and burnt orange adorned the heads of the models on the runway of Jean Paul Gaultier's Winter 10/11 Collection.

They resemble a giant petal perched upright on the top of the head. Possibly made of felt and there was some definite touches of leather and also organza.

For a look at his latest collection just click this link: www.vogue.com.au

Retro markets on again!

Sorry for the late notice people, but the Retro Markets are on this Sunday! If you missed out last month try and make it, oh and get there on time or you will miss out on the tasty tit bits.

So come and have a browse and have one of the delicious cupcakes on offer!

Winter 10/11 Hat Fashions

Very annoying, my scanner is on the fritz! So most of my plans for this months blogs has to be put on hold! So here are some tips on Winter 10/11 Hat Fashions.

• Felt and more felt!
• Velvet, we are wearing velvet everywhere else, so why not on our head?
• That goes for leather as well, well why not?
• Red and black are going to be huge. Camel for a more casual look and the odd touch of yellow and purple.

There was fedoras at Salvatore Ferragamo and Kenzo. Bowlers at Yves Saint Laurent Rive Gauche and Hermes. Chunky knitted headbands at Prada. Even the top hat made an appearance at Hermes.

Giorgio Armani also had an ecclectic small black facinator with fringes, but the detail was unfortunately lost due to the matching black background!

And finally something that looked like a cross between a mohawk and a dinosaur head on a swimming cap at Alexander McQueen! (Runway only or Lady Gaga perhaps!)

Love Lucy x

Just a little bit fishy...

Well this is my latest creation which I think resembles fish scales. I have used black felt, silver and black embroidery thread and some vintage diamontie buttons. It sits at the front of the head and looks best with your hair up and back combed. I was inspired by Jean Lavin hats of the 1920's and the feathered hats of the 1950's.

I have many more hats that I haven't had the opportunity to photograph yet, so don't worry there are more on the way! I'm going over to Sydney and Melbourne in August and I hope to do a bit of hat shopping, as well as sourcing suppliers.

It is so hard when your trapped in the most isolated city in the world!(Perth for those who don't know and no I am not exaggerating when I say this.) But as they say isolation breeds creativity, so maybe I have that in my favour? However it does limit what good quality products I can buy immediately.

Maybe one day Perth will move into the 21st Century, but I won't hold my breath. As much as Perth is limiting it is also quite relaxing and carefree. A wonderful place to grow up in and if or when I do leave I intend on coming back! (My aunty has been saying that for 40years, but doesn't look like she will be moving back anytime soon. Maybe she's just keeping her options open!) Love Lucy x

Mary Whitehouse Moment...

This hat belonged to my grandmother and dates from the 1960's, think Mary Whitehouse. As an older lady my grandmother had short curly hair and come to think of it resembled her mother, my great grandmother. So I guess we do end up looking like our mothers, which is a scary thought!

Singing in the rain!

In celebration of the season I thought that 'Singin' in the rain' staring Gene Kelly, Donald O'Connor and Debbie Reynolds was appropriate. This is a film that makes you smile. Set in the 1920's during the golden age of the silver screen it has costumes dripping with diamonds, oppulent sets and dazzling song and dance numbers. It is one of my all time favourite films and is also great on stage. If you watch nothing else just watch Gene Kelly dancing in the rain, it's the point in the film when his character is happy falling in love! If only that happened in real life! (sigh)

So as tribute to this film which contains so many hats, cloche, boater, fedora, to name a few, I had my fabulous sister pose for this shot. (please note the cardboard boater!)

We heart vintage!

'We Heart Vintage' is a monthly market held in 'The Velvet Lounge' of 'The Flying Scotsman' 639 Mount Lawely. I haven't been to one yet, but I'm betting that it's good!

This month it is on Saturday July 3rd so put it in your diary and don't miss out!x