The Perfect Hat

To go with my honeymoon outfits, I have been in search of the Perfect Hat.
So far I haven’t had much luck.

The trick is finding one that’s a neutral colour, that isn’t a true cloche hat, but also isn’t super wide rimmed or floppy. Sounds easy, right?

Right.

I’ve discovered the lovely Helen Kaminski, but much as I LOVE some of her designs, I really can’t afford the $100+ pricetags that come with her hat.

Currently, my favourite of her designs is this one:

from Hats Paradise

But I’ve also been looking for cheaper solutions and have come across the following hats:

from Yes Style

I’m actually kinda feeling this one, but I’m not sure about the upturned brim.

from Dino Direct

also from Dino Direct

and also from Dino Direct

I kinda like this one, too.

But since I’m terrible at making up my mind, if anyone has any suggestions about which one I should get, I’d be eternally grateful!!

Vintage Honeymoon Outfits

Since my fiance and I are doing a river cruise for our honeymoon, I’ve decided to go all the way and wear pretty sundresses basically the whole time we’re away.

As such, I need to track down some pretty dresses. I’ve been scouring the shops for sundresses. I’ve found a few at Harris Scarfe (which I really must take photos of to show you), but I’ve also been eyeing off a few online shops like Unique Vintage (from whence I am hopefully obtaining my travelling dress) and a few others, like Vintage Betty and Covelli. And so far, I’ve seen a couple on Covelli that are on sale! Bonus!

So, without further ado, some pretty, pretty dresses that I’m hoping to find the money to buy:

from Orange Sweetie Dress

from Black Swing Dress

and

from Brown Beverly dress.

I hope you love them as much as I do. I’d love to hear about any bargains you find!

Coloured Petticoats

One of the things I’ve been thinking about is whether I want a coloured petticoat under my wedding dress.

For example:

from pixiepocket.com

fiftieswedding.com

from http://honeypieboutique.co.uk/

Don’t they look stunning?

I’ve tracked down a couple of suppliers of the coloured petticoat, Dolly Couture has them, as does Honey Pie Boutique and Vivien of Holloway.

So what do you think? Coloured petticoat, or no?