Fascinators Are Fascinating

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The fascinator is a headpiece, a style of millinery. In the last post, many of you asked how those hats (or fascinators) stayed on the head. According to Wikipedia, "modern fascinators are commonly made with feathers, flowers or beads. They attach to the hair by a comb, headband or clip."

Can't talk about a fascinator without showing the Royals again.

These expectant moms look great in a fascinator.

Still one of my favs.

Fascinators have been around a long time.  

(All of the above photos via Pinterest)

Look at the adorable little girl with a big bow fascinator in this vintage photo.

This is a childhood portrait of Marydon's mother.  Marydon's blog is The Blushing Rose.  I emailed Marydon yeseterday to ask her permission to copy this photo.  She graciously obliged.  But what she didn't know is.....


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