The Sacred Heart Fundraiser Tea I recently had the immense honor of being the keynote speaker at the 17th Annual Sacred Heart Fundraiser Tea, also known as the Patty Blanton tea. The event, held in Appling, Georgia, was the quintessential experience of Southern hospitality. It was an utterly enchanting afternoon. Word of the Sacred Heart…
DetailsCelebrating Elegance and Joy: The 3rd Annual Hat Tea at Fasig-Tipton, Lexington KY Welcome to the recap of the highly anticipated and enchanting 3rd Annual Hat Tea, held in April at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington, KY. I hosted this fabulous day, as always, in collaboration with Holly Hill Events and Chef Ouita Michel. Once again, this…
DetailsHats vs. Fascinators Picking a hat vs. a fascinator Fascinator Pros 1. They are smaller and some say easier to wear as they are worn on a headband or comb. Definitely easier to pack for an event. 2. If they get wet, generally fascinators don’t get ruined. 3. Generally less expensive to purchase. 4.…
DetailsSpring is officially here and so the rollout of my Spring 2023 hat collection has begun! The theme for this year’s Spring line is, The Rainbow Queen, inspired by Queen Elizabeth II and her colorful style. Queen Elizabeth II famously informed fashion trends around the world for decades and I’ve always admired her unabashed love…
DetailsThrough the years I’ve gotten many questions about hats and the different styles of hats. People ask where and when one should wear certain styles of hats. The most curiosity is around Fascinators. Arguably the most unique style of hat and the one that has a reputation that comes with fun and flair. The Fascinator…
DetailsShelby Parrot here! Shopping can feel intimidating, especially when shopping online.”Will this look good on me? Will it flatter me and my face shape? What even IS my face shape?” Well, no worries! We got you, girl! While, obviously, you can wear whatever hat style you want, sometimes when you’re shopping online for a hat…
DetailsCan tea lift your mood? The answer is YES. Most decidedly, yes! Tea has many qualities that help the mood. Without my tea, I am grumpy person and can go down a deep hole emotionally at times. When I travel, I generally take my own tea with me (either my tea or another brand). Years…
DetailsValentines or Galentines? What is Galentine’s? Galentines is on Monday, February 13th. It is the day when we celebrate the close friends in our life, who add so much. I must admit that I would be lost without my friends. They inspire me, lift my spirits when I am down and always…
DetailsCostumes make a film. With the right costume designer, they can convey much about a character to the audience before they utter a word. It’s not just the clothes that make it, but it comes from the accessories too, hats included! Every little detail of a character’s wardrobe can tell us so much about them…
DetailsIn April, I partnered with renowned Holly Hill Inn chef, Quita Michel to host my 2nd annual Hat Tea event at Fasig-Tipton in Lexington. We put on a Kentucky Derby hat fashion show and lovely afternoon tea. This special event was the launching point for my Savannah Spring Hat collection as well my new artisan…
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