While at the fleas this weekend, I stumbled upon a pile of cheap straw hats from China. I thought it would be fun to see if I could turn a $3 hat into something wonderful..
I choose the top straw hat, because I love the scalloped texture & it was a material that would dye well. The next step was to do a little research....
I love, love, love the silk tulle that surrounds the crown of this divine straw hat. It gives it an ethereal look & I adore the idea of a garden of flowers resting on a cloud of tulle!
Photo from Vintage Hat & Bonnets 1770-1970
And how gorgeous is the below hat? I crazy love the wired brim, satin bias edge & the little flowers cascading onto the brim. All a must! Now to decide on a color scheme....
Photo from Vintage Hat & Bonnets 1770-1970
xox,
K B-D
I love hats but am by no means a milliner. I have a few vintage hats that need rehab, and a few wide brims like the one you bought that need sprucing up.
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