Alice Hart Couture Millinery

What's in a cocktail?

Cobalt blue sinamay peacock feather headpiece

Cocktail hats have been around for a long time and seem to have an allure for all types of women young and old. People love to dress up and cap it off with a statement headpiece that says a lot about the person wearing it. If you can't use clothing and accessories to define your personality ,what else is there? As always, the British have taken the lead in wearing cocktail hats that not only define a person, they tell a story about that person. Thanks to Philip Treacy and his amazing innovations in millinery and fantastic sense of imagination, even for the most conservative of women, it is now considered most acceptable and highly expected to wear an over scaled and almost outlandish piece of headwear. Not only is this fun for the wearer but also adds a little visual eye candy for the rest of the world to enjoy. And ,of course, the ladies still enjoy a headpiece that brings the whole outfit together. Using color and composition, the cocktail hat balances the body and visually frames the face for that special occasion.

This cobalt blue peacock headpiece was created for just that occasion . Thinking of the derby cup or ascot races brings to mind a certain whimsy in headwear. This color is vibrant and bright and ties in with any outfit with just a hint of blue. The scale and height of this cocktail hat would give any woman with a smaller stature more height and frame the face elegantly. The sinamay used for this hat is a great material as it's light and airy on the head.

White and black ladies derby cocktail ha

Black and white is always an excellent classic color scheme for the races. With handmade silk
roses and a fantastic feather spray, you're bound to make an impact with this little cocktail hat on the left . Once again, height and scale always add drama and tell a story about the wearer. The femininity and vintage quality about this black and white headpiece would certainly look fabulous with any
little black dress.

Pink and black sinamay cocktail

Of course, bows are always a classic statement maker . This pretty bubblegum pink and black hat is fun and frivolous. You can hide behind the drama of the bows and still get noticed. Don't forget that cocktail hats that are bold in design always get the most compliments.

Victorian riding hat

Looking to colder climates and winter events, one can never forget the little black hat synonmous with the dress. Vintage styling draped in veiling is always a show stopper for any gala event. This handblocked furfelt
Victorian inspired black riding hat has just enough goth and romance to capture anyone's heart.
If you're looking for luscious red velvets, this little jewel of a cocktail would be a winner for any xmas or new years event. With handmade roses and matching spray of feathers, you're bound to be the most exotic bird in the room.
Cocktail hats are all about having fun. It finishes an outfit and makes a statement all at once. And don't forget that if you wear that perfect cocktail hat, you'll always to be told.." you look fabulous!"