Your fascinator fairy godmother is here!

Diana

Several people asked me to help find them hats, fascinators, and other headpieces for the YLF ball. So post your dresses here and I’ll find one for you!

6 years ago

Inspiration

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approprio

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You're holding a fascinator clinic! How cool is that?

Angie suggested a Bjork-inspired swan arrangement to accompany this snowflake dress. I'm wondering whether an ice tiara might also work. What do you think?

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6 years ago

Runcarla

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Tiara would be first choice, but ostrich feathers with an aigrette would be nice. What would you suggest, Diana?

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6 years ago

Diana

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Approprio here's one elaborate and one minimalist option. What do you think?

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6 years ago

rachylou

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Omg. I love what you found for approprio!!!

Here is my dress!

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6 years ago

Diana

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Carla, I think you need one of these Cartier Belle Époque tiaras. I'm thinking the one with pearls.

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6 years ago

Tanya

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Oh, this is so much fun, I want to play, too! Here is my dress:

Neiman Marcus

Alexander McQueen Off-the-Shoulder Lace Illusion Column Evening Gown

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6 years ago

Diana

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Rachy: fun! I tried to find some things for you that evoked the rococo/Marie Antoinette look without going too costumey....

#1 is a hairstyle not technically a headpiece, but I think modern Marie would definitely have a pink and lavender wig. And #2 is I think a good mix of modern and rococo.

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6 years ago

rachylou

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Omg omg! The first would be so perfect for my dress colour wise... but 2 is so coool! And both are on the money in terms of spirit... well ok, gonna have to do what Inge says... Christmas Eve with 2 for my other dress choice... 1 and the blue dress New Year’s Eve...

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6 years ago

approprio

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Oh thanks Diana! The white one is pretty amazing, but I'm leaning towards the black for the minimal mystique. And because I could get it fitted with prescription lenses

6 years ago

Diana

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Tanya, I picked purple for you because I know it's your favorite color! And I like how the feathery bits echo the open lace pattern on your dress.

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6 years ago

Runcarla

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SQUEEE! thank you fairy modmother! I love #1 so very much. Perfect!
You are genius Diana. Your choices for everyone are unique and so perfect.

6 years ago

Anonymous

I want a fascinator too! Something magnificent to offset the calmness of the dress.

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Carolina Herrera Draped V-Back Gown

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6 years ago

Tanya

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Thank you Diana, I love it! I will echo the color with my favorite nail polish:

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6 years ago

harmonica

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Omg! This is so much fun. Fascinator fairy godmother is your magic skill. Here is my dress.

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6 years ago

Stagiaire Fash

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Chin drop! That’s awesome of you!

The second one you found for Approprio looks like a black swan, perhaps a sly reference to past uses of birds in hats?

Here’s my ball gown. I’m thinking of a black feather wrap.

I wish I would’ve known to ask you for real before the outdoor wedding I went to last summer. The dress I wore was a Maggy London fit n flare, similar to these, a light background with deep blue/purple flowers on the bottom and dark red on top, both fading to pale at the waist.
http://www.maggylondon.com/coo.....are-2d42c1
https://www.lyst.com/clothing/.....ream-pink/

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6 years ago

Diana

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Back home from Christmas Eve celebrations and ready to grant more fascinator wishes!

First off, Sterling. You asked for something magnificent and dramatic, so how about this lovely, swooping asymmetrical teal number? (In keeping with your preferred color palette, I think it would be great in navy and black too!)

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6 years ago

Diana

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Harmonica: simple and dramatic monochrome lines to match that amazing dress!

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6 years ago

Diana

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And for Fashiontern: that red gown definitely needs some dramatic red flowers, with a bit of flamenco influence, plus black feathers to go iwth your wrap.

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6 years ago

kellygirl

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Diana, you really are the fascinator Queen! I loved looking at your selections!

6 years ago

Joy

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I've not found the dress yet but know what I want...a gown of dove colored cashmere with pearls covering the bodice with a sheer silk over layer, also in dove grey or white. I want to be a snow queen with layers and textures.
Any ideas for a fascinators or maybe a feathery hood?

6 years ago

Barbara Diane

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OMG! These are amazing!

6 years ago

deb

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What a fun thread!!! You are the best Diana!

6 years ago

Diana

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Joy: I hope you find that dress, it sounds heavenly! How about this piece with soft feathers and vintage lace? And I think you might need the coat too!

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6 years ago

Bijou

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Diana, you have a gift! This is my fantasy ball dress.

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6 years ago

Destri

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Diana, if/when I go to the KY Derby, I’m coming to you for consultation, mkay? I love your picks!!!!!

6 years ago

The Cat

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What a fun project! Diana, your creativity is amazing!

Unfortunately, I have no picture to post, but as I wrote in a comment to Angie's blog post about the bold and the beautiful, I would like a gown similar to hers, but in violet and without a train, but with other interesting details at the hemline. White pearls and white fur wrap would be perfect for me too. My clutch and pumps would be silver.

What would you suggest for me?

6 years ago

Anonymous

OH Diana -- I LOVE my fascinator. It is PERFECT in so many ways!!!! Even in how I would prefer to wear it. I never stopped to think how fascinators were attached to the head. The band is PERFECT for me.

I love it so much!!! Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to you and your family.

6 years ago

Anonymous

On a side note. You are spot on for each of the dresses. I'll be enjoying this post very much.

I have always adored fascinators!!! They speak to me. I have often wished hats/fascinators would make a return to real life fashion ......

Why did they ever go away in the first place?

6 years ago

Joyce B

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I am enjoying your topic although I have not come up with a ball gown for myself, not even as a fantasy
Your choices of fascinators are on the spot for everyone! So much fun!
Enjoy the holiday!

6 years ago

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