Fascinating Fascinators

A fascinator is a headpiece or style of millinery. Modern fascinators are commonly made with combinations of flowers, feathers, beads, lace and ribbon. They attach to the hair by a comb, clip or headband.
They are gorgeous for weddings and other formal occasions, but are gaining popularity as another piece of everyday adornment. Very ornate fascinators are often seen at traditional horse racing events such as royal Ascot and the Melbourne Cup, royal/celebrity weddings, movie premieres and award shows.

Fascinators can be expensive to buy from established millinery or bridal designers, but simpler designs are becoming available at jewelry and assessory shops, and they are also quite easy and cost-effective to make at home. A few simple supplies, a hot glue gun and wire are all you need. Instructions and inspiration abound on the internet.
I will be trying my hand at making at least one this week, in anticipation of our Horticulture Society's spring flower show, which will feature fascinators. I will be giving an intro to fascinators to the Society and modelling my own creation, to generate interest in the craft and the upcoming show.

Stay tuned to see how fascinating my creation turns out. In the meantime, have some fun and wear a fascinator- you never know who may become fascinated with YOU!