Assemblage Des Chapeaux

Over the weekend Mark and I went to a whole house Estate Sale. I got to the master bedroom just in time to score four beautiful vintage hats thanks my quick hands and eyes like an eagle!

I must admit I am a hoarder of hats. Collecting antique and vintage hats is in my blood and I have been collecting for years now. I think I can seriously spot a hat a mile away. I just love these beautiful objects!

I couldn’t agree more on this quote by Stephen Jones “A hat is the cherry on the cake; the dot on the ‘i’; the exclamation mark,’ he says. ‘In fact, a hat is often the raison d’etre of a fashionable outfit.

Here are some famous collectable vintage hats to keep in mind when you out treasure hunting.
The big couture houses such as Dior.
Schiaparelli and Balenciaga are obviously well known.
Leading milliners include Mr John and Lilly Daché of New York.
Bes-Ben of Chicago. Caroline Reboux of Paris. Aage Thaarup.
Simone Mirman and John Boyd in London.

Finding one of these labels such as Schiaparelli’s dashing pink copperplate or a deluxe designer hat box like Lilly Daché’s striking monochrome containers with their witty needle typeface adds an extra frisson to the joy of collecting.

I hope the list of top hat names helps when you come across a must have beauty.

I’m one of those hat collectors that tend to buy to wear not just to store and display. But that is about to change cause hats are coming out of ears and a hoarder will eventually run out space, you know, so I really need to find a way to display the ones that I wear tastefully without a clutter looking space. Any Suggestions would be swell!

Thank you for your visit. Au revoir!

I adore your hats too, Vintage Queen no 55......

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Puppy Love...........

Outfit:

Hats: vintage

Earrings: thrift store

Sheer top: vintage

Sweater: vintage

Pants: thrift store

Shoes: thrift store

Tis the season again for a great reason to wear red! My heart literally grew three times larger when I spotted this puppy love sweater. It has a lovely shade of red with a black schnauzer print profile theme, puffy sleeves, collar that can either be tied or let loose.


The bonus point about this sweater is that it is very suitable for a festive event or can be worn year round as a little jacket. On that note I’d like to take the time to wish you and your family happy holidays and peace.

The park near home.... A walking distance paradise

I have been going on this 2 mile walk at the park down the road from my house for five 5 years now, and I would often imagine taking photos at several spots while walking the trail. And guess what? Today was the day that I decided to be brave and start taking photos outside with mother's nature light and filter! Not sure how long this is going to last but I'm up for challenge especially if the photos are going to be as nice as this shot. Tired after the shoot but well worth it!




Tank top: bought about 10 years ago
Skirt: vintage Calvin Klein
Belt: Thrifted
Shoes: Thrifted
Hat: Vintage Boaters
Purse: Vintage Kids suitcase

If the hat fits wear it!....

Last weekend my husband and I went to the Mile Long Yard Sale in Lebanon, Tennessee. I must say I went there with an open head (oh my meant mind..... lolol) which is a must when coming across beautiful and affordadle finds everywhere I turn!

As someone who doesn't wear hats, I find myself bargaining over these beauties shown above below. After purchasing the hats I said to myself I would love to incorporate them into my wardrobes.

Looks like you might be seeing me wearing hats and possibly blogging about tips on how to wear some vintage hats, especially smaller ones cause they are a bit complicated pinning them to hair.

Stay tuned " the hat lady in the making"

Oh by the way can you guess which hat is my favorite? respond with a comment!