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The Royal Wedding of William and Kate - And What Came After
Aloysius J. Gleek:
--- Quote from: Katie77 on April 29, 2011, 09:13:52 am ---Except for Camilla being there it was perfect, and I enjoyed every minute of it.
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
CellarDweller:
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I wasn't aware that Lady GaGa had been invited.
Aloysius J. Gleek:
--- Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2011, 05:51:54 pm --- ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ??? ???
I wasn't aware that Lady GaGa had been invited.
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:laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh: :laugh:
The Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie, the Fifth and Sixth in the line of succession to the thrones of 16 independent states.
(All we can say, is: BREED, Will and Harry, BREED--and hurry!)
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 29, 2011, 08:53:52 am ---And I guess somebody forgot to tell Beatrix and Eugenie it was a wedding, not auditions for the circus.
Jesus H.! The headgear--I don't think they qualify as hats--those two were wearing!
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Actually, Jeff, actually they aren't hats, they are called fascinators --seriously! This I know because I went to FIT--not for fashion, obviously, but learned this little factlet through osmosis:
http://thefeatheredhead.com/what-is-a-fascinator
What Is A Fascinator?
A fascinator (as opposed to a hat ) is a head piece, or style of millinery, commonly made with feathers, flowers, jewels or beads that attaches to the hair by a comb, headband or clip. The word originally referred to a head covering similar to a shawl made from wool or lace. The term had become virtually obsolete by the 1970s. In the early part of the 21st century, “fascinators” started to make a comeback but the meaning had slightly changed. The new definition refers to a head decoration that often accompanies mainly formal or party attire but is frequently seen these days paired with casual-wear as well. A fascinator may be worn instead of a hat to occasions where hats were once traditionally worn, such as weddings; brides increasingly choose to wear them as an alternative to a conventional bridal veil, particularly if their gowns or outfits are less fussy or non-traditional. As an evening accessory it is sometimes referred to as a “cocktail hat”, even when it doesn’t fit the standard definition of a “hat”. Stylish and fun, a fascinator can be worn on the front, side or, to showcase an updo or chignon, the back of the head.
--- Quote from: Jeff Wrangler on April 29, 2011, 08:53:52 am ---Anybody else catch sight of the woman in the big, black hat the size of a wagon wheel? ;D
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Is this the hat in question? It is actually a hybrid hat/slash/fascinator; if you pulled of the squiggle on the right, it would be hat, and if instead you left the squiggle and pulled off the saucer, it would be a definite fascinator. (Wearing the Slash Hat-inator is Zara Phillips, Princess Anne's daughter--a MUCH more comely girl than Fergie's two 'fascinators!'!)
CellarDweller:
--- Quote from: Aloysius J. Gleek on April 29, 2011, 05:55:19 pm ---What Is A Fascinator?
A fascinator is a head piece, or style of millinery, commonly made with feathers, flowers, jewels or beads that attaches to the hair by a comb, headband or clip. The word originally referred to a head covering similar to a shawl made from wool or lace. The term had become virtually obsolete by the 1970s. In the early part of the 21st century, “fascinators” started to make a comeback but the meaning had slightly changed. The new definition refers to a head decoration that often accompanies mainly formal or party attire but is frequently seen these days paired with casual-wear as well. A fascinator may be worn instead of a hat to occasions where hats were once traditionally worn, such as weddings; brides increasingly choose to wear them as an alternative to a conventional bridal veil, particularly if their gowns or outfits are less fussy or non-traditional. As an evening accessory it is sometimes referred to as a “cocktail hat”, even when it doesn’t fit the standard definition of a “hat”. Stylish and fun, a fascinator can be worn on the front, side or, to showcase an updo or chignon, the back of the head.
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Aloysius J. Gleek:
--- Quote from: CellarDweller on April 29, 2011, 05:59:38 pm --- ;D ;D ;D
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"Everything Old is New Again..." ;D
The late Isabella Blow wearing a Philip Treacy Lobster Hat
(after Elsa Schiaparelli, obviously)
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