Hat care tips and how to protect your hat investment. We adore hats but one must admit, they’re fair weather friends. Even the most well made hat can be damaged by windy or rainy weather. This became evident in the days following the Kentucky Derby. Polly began receiving questions about reviving hats which, on a…
Writing this blog was difficult as I’m still battling the flu and my brain is all clogged up. The upside of the flu is that one has a perfect excuse not to do anything but drink tea and watch television! I’ve always loved Masterpiece Theatre on PBS. Each Sunday at 9:00 p.m., they are running…
As much as black and red can be powerful colors, white has a strength all of it’s own. In color therapy, white represents an innocence and protection from negativity. Jennifer Lopez has often worn winter white. It brings out her coloring and looks different from the black that everyone else wears. I wore black for…
In 1861, a racing tradition began on a long stretch of grass unceremoniously scythed down for the occasion. The glamorous and prestigious race, The Melbourne Cup, certainly did not start out with such energy as it holds today. With only bookmakers and their wives in attendance, the Victoria Turf Club broke tradition and ran a 2-mile…
People often say to me, “Oh I love your hat, I wish I could wear one!” or ” I love hats but never know when or where to wear them.” I’ve faced these taunting questions too. When I first started interning with Polly, I was so excited because have a deep love for fashion, but…
July 18th is the opening day at Del Mar Race Track. It has become the West Coast’s Derby Day and Ascot rolled into one. Why? It is known as “Hat Day” or rather “The One and Only Truly Fabulous Hats Contest”. I have been busy designing hats for my clients to wear at at Del…
As anyone who has visited my website will notice, many of my designs have been inspired by Audrey Hepburn. Her timeless elegance and simple style always impressed me. Even though I love trends, I always go back to the classics. I feel a classic design is much easier to work around than a trend. How…