Fascinated with Fascinators!

What’s a ‘fascinator‘? It’s a headpiece that was originally popular in the first half of the 20th century and has recently made a comeback. Today’s fascinators are fun and flirty. They are especially popular with brides who don’t want to wear a veil. They are as varied as your imagination so you can find one to suit any occasion.

The Budget Fashionista tells us how to wear them:

Keep it in Proportion. Make sure the fascinator is in proportion to the size of your head and features. If you have a smaller head, donÂ’t wear a fascinator with a 10 foot peacock feather. If you got a big head, donÂ’t wear a dainty Fascinator with a 1 inch miniature top hat.

Keep Your Hair Simple. Keep your hair styles very simple, so it doesnÂ’t distract from the hairpiece. A nice chignon, slicked back do, a simple ponytail, etc all work well.

Keep it Styled. ThereÂ’s a tendency for those who are new to fascinators to go a bit overboard (aka a 10 foot tall whopping crane with pink bows and a 3 inch replica of Big Ben on your head). Start small and simple- a basic black straw Fascinator will do.

Here are two really pretty ones:

Enraptured Silk Rose Feather Fascinator $95.00

This topper perches jauntily very slightly to the side to display detailing that includes a silk flower, feathers, and swarovski crystals. Ideal for offering a bold statement of time-honored elegance to a cocktail party or evening out.