Monday, 16 February 2015

TAKING COVER

I never imagined that a hat could ad so much pizazz to an outfit. The races at the J & B Met, was the perfect platform to sport the different styles of head cover. From elegant sloping hats with large brims, some as big as satellite dishes, to subtle fascinators gently dangling from the side of the head, to cheeky little feathers assembled in a bouquet, there was a hat for all. Some took cover behind head pieces that would have covered the wing span of an eagle, others donned  cylindric shapes reminiscent of the Zulu culture, beautifully adorned with embroidery and other paraphernalia. You be the judge, here are some of what I observed. 















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17 comments:

  1. Martina, Elegant 4016 February 2015 at 19:31

    I like the yellow one the most! However, all of them are truly eye catching.

    Have a lovely day, Nicolene!

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    1. Fiftyfabulous17 February 2015 at 06:38

      Thanks Martina, your love for hats inspire me, to the extent that I just ordered my first batch of sinamay to attempt my hand at hat making!
      FF

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  2. Unknown16 February 2015 at 21:26

    Charming! Such another world from our dismal rural culture. Similar hat displays happens at a couple of our horse-racing events here in the US, but beyond ball caps, cowboy hats ( I have a half-dozen I used to actually use!) and the ocassional knit cap in winter ... we go hatless. I take that back ... there's a grand tradition of Southern women wearing glorious chapeaux to church, but I've never seen much of it in this northern-most part of the south.
    Thank you for the treat!

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    1. Fiftyfabulous17 February 2015 at 06:38

      Thanks Jan for stopping by, nice to hear from you again! I've been so slack blogging and commenting lately due to overload of work. However, I hope to get back into the swing of things again soon and to be able to blog! I remember having to wear a hat as a child going to church, but nowadays it's only worn to weddings. Come winter, we don headgear in the Western Cape due to fierce wind and rain!
      FF

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  3. Sola ante el espejo16 February 2015 at 22:23

    Amazing selection! Kisses.
    http://www.solaanteelespejo.blogspot.com.es/

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  4. Melanie17 February 2015 at 02:40

    Who cares about the races with so many marvelous hats! How wonderful that you saw them all in person. What were you wearing?

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    1. Fiftyfabulous17 February 2015 at 06:31

      Thank you Melanie, there was something magical about some hats! I was wearing Red, you can see it an earlier post on the blog.

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  5. The Dainty Dolls House18 February 2015 at 10:54

    These are wonderful hats, I would go just to see the hats...amazing!! xx

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    1. Fiftyfabulous19 February 2015 at 07:00

      You are quite right, just doing "hat watching" was most fun! Thanks for stopping by again!
      FF

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  6. Paola Lauretano18 February 2015 at 11:40

    Amazing hats, wonderful pics!!!!!
    xo Paola
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    1. Fiftyfabulous19 February 2015 at 06:59

      Thank you Paola, a favourable comment from a style maven like yourself is a great compliment!
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  7. Mrs C18 February 2015 at 12:07

    Dubai World Cup is just a month away. It is a perfect place to see and be seen in the best hat! I've never been to any of the functions, always feel the pressure of wearing a hat.. I look awful in hats!

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  8. Fiftyfabulous19 February 2015 at 06:58

    Thank you so much for taking the time to comment, I 'm sure you don't look bad in a hat! However, wearing a hat is such fun!
    FF

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  9. kobieta niewidzialna19 February 2015 at 22:41

    Beautiful hats,i love them. Best
    http://niewidzialnakobieta.blogspot.com/

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  10. Unknown19 February 2015 at 23:20

    AAwwwwww i love them! i would never wear them but they are very pretty!

    Love to follow you
    xx
    http://www.simplethingsbyjok.com/

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  11. Martin21 February 2015 at 13:31

    Hats are so so pretty and a wonderful statement!!! I love all these crazy hats and Fascinator :)

    Many Greetings,
    Martin
    www.look-scout.de

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