Topsy Turvy!

When I find a new milliner on Etsy, who creates beautiful, bold, pieces, I get really, really excited. But I get even more excited when I can see historical reference in them, but they're modernized and made for extraordinary wear.

Enter Topsy Turvy Designs: they have have had an account on Etsy since July, but have escaped every search I've done for hats, cocktail hats, fascinators, peacocks, and the like. How could a designer like this keep themselves so well hidden?

Topsy Turvy Designs are luscious and decadent. This Civil War/Victorian Riding Hat has bold, contrasting colors, delicious fabrics (velvet, feathers, and jacquard!). It's the perfect hat to wear while horseback riding through the woods, cape billowing behind you.

Another piece I love is this peacock brooch/fascinator. When an accessory can play double duties, it becomes instantly more attractive. This piece can be a feisty hair piece for a romping burlesque show or can be a bit of flair on a simple dress at a black-tie affair.