Derby Hat of the Day!

Our hat of the day is "Contender #3". It's been a solid favorite and proven winner for several years based on it subtle drama. The wide brim and simple tastful trim make it a Derby Favorite! Contender #3 is available in several color combinations, so call for options. 888.424.4287

Lindsey Fascinator with Veil

Todays choice is the Lindsey Fascinator with birdgage veil. It is a simple design, packed with details. The sinamay rose is hand dyed in varigated shades of blush pinks in this shot, feather plume, and a dotted veil. The comforable headband makes it no fuss and ideal for socializing. The "Rose" design is Kentucky Derby inspired, but great in any occassion. We make is custom in many colors, so call for special requests. Our favorites are: Blush Pinks, Hot Pink/Coral mix, Yellows, Violet/Purple mix, Mixed Blues.

Spring Kentucky Derby Hat Aqua/Turquoise Doubel Angel

Wow! I posted this hat on my Del Mar Hat Company Facebook page and it received a lot of favorable reviews. It was only natural for me to feature it in the blog. So many of us are enduring the winter weather, so I felt it necessary to send out a "Springy Pick Me Up". The Aqua/Turqouse Double Angel is a welcome window into this Spring's happy and inviting colors. We offer the "Double Angel" in so many color combos so the possibilities are almost endless. We also offer it is "Stacked" as shown in Turquoise here where the 2 brims are the same size, or "Stepped" where the bottom brim is even wider. Trim options also include: feather or flower trim.

Please call us to book your "Doubel Angel" now.

Valentina Pillbox

In honor of Valentine's Day and your sweetness, we decided "Valentina" needed the spotlight. It has clean structured lines with the delicate details of the box to "sweeten" the deal. A well structured pillbox can have the same impact as an important hat and you will make an impact in the Valentina!

We love to share our "Hat of the Day", page with our 2 other blogs. (Kentucky Derby Hats, Hat of the Day,and of course, Del Mar Hat Co.) We started doing "Hat of the Day" during Derby high season, many years ago to introduce our fans to what we are liking on our design tables. Once a piece begins to take shape, some designs just excite, so we want to share them. Today's "hat" is more than a fascinator, almost a hat. The wave is a fun piece, not for the shy girl. It's a sculpted wave of straw with french netting,topped off with a feather quill. The sheer nature of the light weight straw will give admirer's a sneek peak at who's behind the "Wave". It a pop of flash achored with classic elements for the right kind of attention! Just a few of our favorite colors are shown here. Booking custom

Resort Hat Season is here!

Now that January has rolled around, our thoughts turn to a new you & hopefully that includes a sun filled vacation to beat the winter blues. I love recommending resort hats, this is one of my favorites from my Carol Bader Design Resort collection. The Monaco Fedora. A perfect fedora to protect from the sun and packed with style. A custom comfort/sizer band is sewn inside making it ideal for windy conditions. For more extensive resort hat options visit us at: www.delmarhat.com Call us for more personalized assistance. 888.424.4287

Derby Hats in Red

The "Run for the Roses" always includes the celebration of red, It's always a favorite hat color for Derby, so I've included some of our new favorites for this years offerings.

For more choices from custom to stock hats,
call or visit us at: www.delmarhat.com
888.424.4287

"Disc"y Business

I am often asked "what are the trends", which is interesting to answer when you are one of the designers setting the trends. I recently read something that made it quite clear to me that my success with these designs last year, are being talked about as a "trend" this year. The Disc. I had so much fun making these in many styles that we are back at it again this year. I love the Disc because it is a cross over from headpiece to mini hat and we make them on a comb or headband in 100's of colors. Easy to wear and still somewhat of a traditional "covered head".

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Kentucky Derby "Hat of the Day"

We couldn't resist using my now famous "Thoroughbred Girl" hat. Originally designed for a friend of mine in the horse racing business, and then that same year it showed up in the Winner's Circle at the Kentucky Derby 2009. It's clean and classic with the all too famous "Derby Swoop" to the brim. So if you are still searching for the perfect hat in the ready to wear category......try this "Hat of the Day".

For more options on this style and many others visit our website:
www.delmarhat.com
888.424.4287

Kentucky Derby Hats...a few favorites!

A customer called me today to discuss a perfect Derby Hat, and wanted to know what was a "favorite". We decided to feature what we feel has been some favorites this year if that is what people want to know. Hats are so personal so of course what is a favorite for one, isn't for another...but these 2 are standouts.

Mela Rosa: by Carol Bader Design. This large red hat design is a Derby icon, and a proven design from her collection.

The black/White "Festivities" hat has been a recent favorite and one we carry in our stock hat collection on the Derby page for those looking for something fabulous, but need to watch the budget.




For a full collection of Custom Couture & Designer Kentucky Derby Hats
Contact us at:
www.delmarhat.com
888.424.4287

Custom Hats for Kentucky Derby & All Occasions

Why go custom? WHY NOT? Kentucky Derby is a really special occassion and a fantastic experience. Most people we work with have, or have had, attending the derby on their "bucket list". For this reason, I say "Go Big or Go Home!". You don't grab
a basic dress for your wedding, graduation, prom, etc. , so why would you grab a basic hat for an event that you may never do again and that you have always wanted to do? So I say..."let's do it up". We LOVE to work one-on-one with each lady, assiting her in coordinating a custom hat with her outfit for a complete look. The PROCESS becomes the first part of the entire "Derby Experience".
Having a hat custom made for you is, and can be someone's first experience with owning a hat, and one we take great pride in getting right for that person's personality and style. OK, maybe that should be on everyone's bucket list as well.

If you or someone you know needs a hat for Kentucky Derby, Royal Wedding Party, Wedding, or any other special occassion....GO CUSTOM and enjoy the pampering and personalization.

For more info contact us:
www.delmarhat.com
888.424.4287

Lime Hats for Spring, Kentucky Derby, Easter etc.

I had to start today's blog with "Lime" since it's St. Patrick's Day, and for me the start of spring time festivities. Lime is the perfect color for fresh breath of springiness. Lime pairs well with just about any neutral and can actually add some "lift" to heavy colors like black or navy.
Shown here is one of my favorite designs "Lime Angel". It's perfect for the Kentucky Derby,Easter, afternoon wedding,luncheon, or festive bridal shower. If your looking for something to wear to an occasion this spring/summer accessorize a new or older dress with LIME.
For more info on dress hats contact us at:
www.delmarhat.com
888.424.4287

Kentucky Derby Hat Decisions ....start with COLOR!

Each year I create and design new custom hats for those who love to reinvent themselves every Derby. We talk to 100's of ladies each week who all want to look good come Derby Day and we realize that not eveyone can or wants to spring for a custom hat. Having been online and outfitting women in Derby hats for 17 years, I have learned that women want that unique look, so how you "put it all together" really counts. If someone is just starting to get an idea of what to wear, it can be extremely overwhelming. Getting it right, sometimes paralyzes them from a decision. Therefore, I usually start with a COLOR direction, since most women know what color they want to wear, look good in, or are gravitated toward. Once we know that, we can either match, blend, or compliment with styles that PIVOT off that color or colors.
Now, for the part about prices: sky is the limit, but for today I've included images of some of my favorite affordable Derby Hats that still pack some style punch.
For more styles from suble to sublime Kentucky Derby Hats
visit us at:
www.delmarhat.com
888.424.4287

Haute Headpieces

I can't say enough about my love for headpieces. I wouldn't say I prefer them over the traditional hat, but I LOVE them as a lighter option, especially on a long day spent in close quarters. For the past several years we have been diving in "head first" on them. Clients will sometimes tell me they get a headache from a hat and just can't wear them...well, Ooohla, the headpiece enters and the problem is solved in perfect fashion.
I've included one of my favorite new designs available in numerous colors.
For more information or custom work for a new headpiece, contact us at:
888.424.4287 or www.delmarhat.com

Sweet Hats for Sweethearts

I couldn't help but make this blog Valentine's Day oriented and hope that you will fall in love with the feature hat. I wanted to call it "Derby Sweetheart" as the red is just the right touch with this fine braid straw.
I'd write more, but today I'll keep it short and sweet.
Happy Valentine's Day! For this and other sweet hats visit us online at:

Spring Color Trends-Derby Hats

Spring is in the Air...and so is the planning for 2011 Derby Hats. Each year, people ask me a few of the same questions.
Here is the focus of one.
"What are this years trends?".
My Answer:
I will address this part of my answer in todays blog based on COLOR!
I look strongly at color trends as designers, and their dresses, shoes, and handbags, will be using these colors. We must have hats and fascinators to support those color trends. Don't get me wrong, some colors are ALWAYS in style, but here is a nice pallette of hues that I will be spring boarding off of this season. Shown here, in hat form, are the "Coraly Oranges" that I love- and the fashion world can't get enough of. My other favorite the "Regatta Blue"...looks good on almost anyone blonde, brunnette, redhead, grey, and this year... oh so Royal!
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Kate Middleton Style!

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With only 86 days and counting until the royal nuptials...we just can't seem to get enough of Kate. I personally am hoping that all her savy sense of style gets
the right royal treatment. I personally love the "black saucer" shown here on her. I have added even more saucer's to my 2011 Collection. I have always loved them, and now I have Kate to thank for paving the way for less brave souls who haven't ventured out from the traditional hat. Hat, Saucer, fascinator, headpiece, whimsies, whatever you like we make them!
We will be adding our new 2011 styles this month, but here's a sneak peek at our "Red Rose Saucer".
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Kentucky Derby Hat Time

It's that time of year again, when the holidays end and girls who love the Derby start thinking and planning their hats! Awww...girls who have my interests at heart.
We are well into our pre season and looking forward to bringing you stories, advice, and new images of our Spring 2011 styles.
Feel free to contact us if you are looking for the perfect Derby Hat or headpiece.
888.424.4287
www.delmarhat.com

Fall Preview of "Style"

Fall is in the air and we have a few of our top picks for this week that are part of this seasons trends. Violets, purples, animal prints, and metallics are really the "go to" for colors. Here is a sampling of some fabulous products that we offer which follow that trend.

For more of this seasons hottest items, please visit www.delmarhat.com