When I was a little girl, my Mother read to me often. One of my favorite books was “Toodles and Her Friends”. It was about a cat, Toodles, who went through many obstacles but never gave up. The cat would always say “Perseverance Pays”. That little phrase has always stuck with me and encouraged me…
Last week, I had the pleasure of being interviewed by Kris Castle, owner of Castle Insurance. Based in Georgetown, Kentucky, she loves insurance and goes the extra mile for her customers. Castle Insurance also has sponsored some fabulous car shows. Many people don’t know that I am an avid car buff. If money were…
Shelby 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…
Costumes 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…
This year, 2020, is the 100th Anniversary of the 19th Amendment which gave women the right to vote. Passed in 1920, the 19th Amendment prohibited the states and the federal government from denying individuals the right to vote on the basis of gender. In light of this monumental anniversary, Polly Singer has designed numerous hats…
We often get the question from our clients on how to wear their hair with a hat. Having long hair, I generally wear mine down and natural. There really is no right or wrong way, just whatever is the most comfortable in my opinion. If you have bangs (or fringe as the British call it),…
“Men have many ways to express themselves. We only have our hats and dresses” – Keira Knightley as the Duchess of Devonshire in “The Duchess” Last night, I went with a group of friends to see “The Duchess”. The new movie features Keira Knightley as the Duchess of Devonshire, a direct ancestor of Lady…
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…
