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CobWebKnits Lamb Newborn Baby Hat Review

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When we saw the CobWebKnits baby hats we could not help but melt a little. Not only are they so small, they are also just super-cute. They are machine washable soft acrylic yarn that is soft to the touch and won’t irritate baby’s skin. Being machine washable at 40 C they are practical too and dry quickly. These hats are adorable and of the highest quality. I was very impressed by the hat, the quick delivery and the presentation.

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Each product is handmade in their Welsh studio where they also make beautiful knitwear and clothing.  Every attention is paid to each item which is lovingly handmade with the wearer in mind.  From start to finish Su from CobWebKnits is responsible for its production and presentation, ensuring that it will be of the highest quality and stylishly packed for the customer. Unlike some other companies offering handmade products delivery is quick – within 1-3 working days.

The hats are available on their website, Beatrix Potter’s Nursery Shop in Lake Windemere and the Historic Royal Palaces (including the Tower of London) as well as other boutiques around the country. They can include a gift message free of charge and delivery is quick.
 Service is great too. Frost Loves….

Royal Ascot Style Guide: What To Wear

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Royal Ascot is just around the corner, and for many, the unique dress code, that is so synonymous with the five day festival, can be a sartorial mine field. Fortunately we have a ten step guide to looking your best and avoiding any awkward faux pas.

Royal Ascot Fashion

1)   In general: Sartorial Sage and Former Editor of Vogue, Diane Vreeland once said, “Elegance is refusal” and the same goes for Royal Ascot – understated elegance is always a winner.

2)        Ladies’ hats: An essential accessory at Royal Ascot and from top hats to berets, flying saucers to feathered fancies, hats of all shapes and sizes will no doubt be on display. Show pieces are all very well and it’s fine to be bold but make sure you don’t scare small children, animals, or for that matter, horses. Avoid the much-maligned fascinator.

3)        Morning Dress: Formal gentlemen’s dress from the 19th century and obligatory if you’re in the Royal Enclosure. Make sure it’s well fitting and neither too tight nor too big. In the words of tailor Matthew Cartwright of Noden & Winsor, “If you don’t know your chest size, find out before it’s too late.”

4)        Top Hat: The fit’s key. Not so big it falls down over your ears and not worn at a jaunty angle.

5)        Dresses: You may well end up in a club after racing but the dress code stipulates that daytime dresses and skirts should be ‘of modest length, defined as falling just above the knee or longer. Straps on dresses should be at least one inch wide. It means anything strapless, or that’s too short or tight should be consigned to your wardrobe.

6)        Pants: For men and women are essential, but should never be on show. Ever.

7)        Shoes: Opt for comfort as you’ll be on your feet all day (hopefully). Chaps, shiny shiny, pointy shoes are not a good idea – patent is out and is not due to make a resurgence any time soon. As for stilettos, girls be aware you will sink on turf. Low-heeled courts are ideal and will avoid you having to purchase a cheeky pair of plastic flip flops at the end of the day, because your brand new heels have made your toes bleed.

8)        Umbrella: It’s Britain. In June. It shouldn’t rain but it might so make sure you’re prepared.

9)        Accessories: Diamonds are acceptable, you’ll be pleased to know. But leave the big shiny watches at home. If it’s large enough and shiny enough to blind a small child (or jockey – they’re around the same height) avoid.

10)     Enjoy: Royal Ascot is one of the most glamorous and exciting weeks of the year. Dress up, enjoy the people watching and cheer on the horses in each of the 30 races taking place over the week.

Royal Ascot runs from Tuesday 18th June to Saturday 22nd June. Featuring 30 top class races, including seven QIPCO British Champions Series contests, it will be broadcast live on Channel 4 for the first time this year from 1.45pm until 6pm each day.

FORTNUM & MASON LAUNCHES VIVIEN SHERIFF ‘BRITANNIA’ COLLECTION

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In celebration of a momentous year, British Milliner Vivien Sheriff has created a unique new range of Britannia themed hats and headpieces, to launch in Fortnum & Mason at the beginning of June.

Staying true to Vivien’s iconic, ‘English heritage’ signature style, down to every last feather and detail, each piece from the Britannia collection encapsulates the colour palette of the Union Jack.

Fashion and accessories buyer at Fortnum & Mason Amanda Ware comments: “The pieces land in-store just in time for the start of the Great British racing season, all three styles make a statement, capturing the essence of British spirit. Vivien Sheriff Designs have always been popular at Fortnum & Mason so we’re really excited to see our customer’s reaction to the range; we’re expecting them to be a huge hit, particularly for Ladies Day at Royal Ascot.”

Adding to Vivien Sheriff’s existing and eclectic collection of designs at Fortnum & Mason, the new pieces can be found in the millinery department on the Second Floor. The Britannia range is made up of three distinct styles:

· Calypso Britannia – feathered Union Jack style head piece £595

· Union Jack – Union Jack hat with feathers £730

· Fleur Britannia – Union Jack Fleur headpiece £99

Vivien Sheriff – RHS Flower Show Tatton Park, Ladies Day 19th July 2012

This year, Fortnum & Mason will once again be offering up a service of exquisite hospitality at one of the summer’s most iconic events, the RHS Flower Show at Tatton Park, 18th-22nd July. During Ladies Day on July 19th, Fortnum & Mason will host a Millinery Show, presented by lavish and award winning milliners Adrian Phillip Howard and Vivien Sheriff.

The Fortnum & Mason Ladies’ Evening takes the form of a cocktail party and exclusive dinner. An added bonus, to the Ladies’ Evening, will see Vivien Sheriff giving a captivating and entertaining speech during dinner.

Prices for Ladies’ Day start from £158 per person excluding VAT

Full package details can be found at:

www.fortnumandmason.com

A Peak into A/W 2011 – Part Three – Accessories

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So here we are, on the brink of S/S 2011 – engaging our enthusiasm on what’s hot for this season’s primary looks and trends. Fashion is forever changing and reinventing itself. After looking at this A/W’s main Looks and Trends, it’s time to take a little peak into the merging accessories.  Ladies, the aim of fashion is to stay one step ahead!

Hats – BIG this year, and let’s face it, the latter part of the year plays happy to cute knits and a warm palate of colours. From warm woollen in bright welcoming colours, to boyfriend peaker caps, it’s all in fashion. Checks and vintage marked pieces are all splendour, combined with gloves and woollen detailed scarves – it’s all in the mix.

The Eccentric and Bold Hat Statement: We’ve paid homage to last year’s flappy ear inspired hats – so individual and characterised, an illustration of how A/W accessories don’t need to be minimal in mirror of the weather! Russian inspired, these hats will be ever present this A/W. Turn down ears, in sync with vibrant multi colours, embedded with fur and button detail. Fun and chic.

The Chic Downtown Girl: The Cap Accessory – Boyar Mink Cream and dyed jet black winter caps are all dominant this year. Look to Oscar De La Renta‘s line for inspiration.  Feminine, cosmopolitan and eye-catching. Perfectly combined with monochrome scarves from Soft Angora.

P for Pom pom!: The Pom pom hat. Distinguished and adorable – for all women. Presented in a range of colours, the bolder, the better! A reminder of yesteryear trends – the pom pom hat was more than likely worn by most of us at some point, but this 2011 makes the stage for a large pom pom comeback!

Jewellery – Making a figurative fashion statement all year round, jewellery can be effortlessly accessorised from season to season. This A/W, look out for vintage-inspired rings and necklaces. A divine accessory to wear along with patterned, graphic autumn prints, tuxedo jackets and long knits. Think bohemian meets fall chic.

Tangled necklaces, heavily encrusted in a mix of dazzling reds, mustards and greens, in spirit of the Autumn season, as well as browns, silvers and reds for the winter.

Tassels – Remarkably popular through this S/S 2011, tassels will be making their mark this A/W, but unlike the fusion of tassels on handbags, this year will see tassels making a standpoint in jewellery. Delicately derived choker necklaces and bracelets. In addition, the featuring of tassels on ethnic gold and silver mused jewellery.

Knitted Headbands – I’m not talking slim line headbands. More thicker, striking coloured bands – perfectly accessorised with trench coats and printed scarves, again, perfect boho allure.

Knit Legwear – The chunkier, the better. Worn over your simple Osbornes’ or ankle boots, this accessory makes for a brighter statement to any footwear, and equally as comfortable without footwear.

Top handle Bags and Satchels. The trademark cosmopolitan look. Leather enthused, in a mirage of cream, black and mustard palates. For the more adventurous satchel lover, check out the line by Ed Hardy, for creative, illustrated inspiration.

The Skinny Belt – A favourite for most fashion followers, the skinny belt is a great accessory to have in your wardrobe. Versatile and easy to wear – from day to evening. Worn with Navy, Military jackets or longer collar fuelled coats, the skinny belt adds that simple edge to an outfit.

One of my personal favourites – Craft fair inspired bracelets and scarves. If you love vintage shopping, you will love this. Woollen flowered and patch-enthused scarves and bracelets. You can find these individually charactered pieces in vintage stores and markets. If you want to keep your collection exclusive this year – this is a must!

Best and Cutest Hats With Ears AW10-11 {Fashion}

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It may seem that the UK’s been turned into one massive cosplay convention. Hats with ears, and sometimes eyes and noses have been cutifying the heads of the nation’s children for a while…but now they’re boldly worn by adults both male and female alike. We’ve rounded up some of the best on the high street.

River Island Ladies Knitted Panda Beanie, £12.99

Similar to the one seen on the head of Katy Perry, River Island have stocked on cute panda beanies in various different colour.

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River Island Ladies’ Bonnet with Mouse Ears, £19.99

The River Island website simply describes it as “a brown fur hat with mouse ears”. What more could you possibly need to know.

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River Island Men’s Grey Furry Trapper Hat, £19.99

Go on guys, be brave and show everyone you have a sense of humour. Keep your head warm at the same time. You know it makes sense.

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River Island Leopard Print Hat, £16.99

Raaawwwwr, pretend to be a dangerous yet adorable predator in this fluffy leopard print fut hat with pom poms.

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For the chicest offerings of hats with ears take a look at TopShop where you can pick up their beanies with bear and cat ears for between £12-14

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Asos Furry Ears Beanie, £10

Asos keep it plain and simple with this furry eared knit beanie which comes in Grey and Black.

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Best of the rest:

DeLux have the animal hats market down to a tee, unfortunately it’s not widely available in the UK but there are pieces on the internet if you look hard enough…here’s the cute lemur and skunk (complete with mohawk!) both £14.99

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For more cute Nepal and Peruvian style hats head on down to Accessoryo where you can drown your kawaii side in sticky syrupy sweetness. The Penguin Hat will set you back £13.95 and the It’s a Dog’s Life Peruvian Hat is £12.50.

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