Mad About These Hatters - Motley Mode Mondays

Winter Top Hat, Navy Blue by Olivia Royale.

You can try to deny it, but I know the truth. In some manner or other, you watched the Royal Wedding coverage this past year. You wanted to see the dress that Kate wore, you wanted to see the pomp and circumstance, and if you are anything like me, you wanted to see those fascinating hats. Living in Canada, most people wear hats for practicality as opposed to fashion. When it gets cold outside, we pull on those wooly wonders and cover our ears. We make sure the kids have the sun hats they need at camp, and we would never let our babes be out in sun without a bonnet.  But you have to admit it, there is nothing so beautiful as a scene stealing hat. Purely fanciful, cheeky and full of fun, or classic and elegant, hats are more than just practical. It's time we brought the hat back into the fashion spotlight. Where to start? Well... Etsy of course!

Black Ragged Edged Napoleonic Hat with Ostrich Feather & Vintage Watch Face Pin by Amy Ward, Award Design.

Green Wool Felt Bowler by Joanne James, Two Little Sunflowers.

Classic Woman Hat Woll Felted ROSE CLASSIC OOAK Fall Fashion Velentine's Love by Irina, IS Felted Design.

Cloche Hat - Contemporary Ble/Cream Tweed Women's Hat by Julie Taylor, Moaning Minnie.

Movie stars are starting to catch on, and hats are becoming red carpet staples for many. Everyone remembers Sarah Jessica Parker at the premiere for Sex And The City, the movie. Parker's green hued acorn shaped hat with a tower of tall feathers was stunning and sensational. Sexy songbird Rihanna loves her hats too. Lady Gaga is perhaps the most daring when it comes to hats, and just about everything else fashion-wise, even if you aren't a fan of her music, you have to admit she knows how to cause a stir with a hat. The Brits wear their hats often and well, why are we letting them have all the fabulous fun?

Alexandra Cocktail Hat by Love Charlie with Bold Peacock Feather Mount and Veiling Details by Love Charlie.

Blue Feather Cocktail Hat by Alice Hart, Alice Hart Couture Millinery.

Ivory Mini Top Hat with Burgundy and Green Feathers by M. Carriere, Mielcoeur Accessories.

Cocktail Hat Leather Citrus Roses and Harris Tweed by Pheigi Sugahara Macdonald, Red Dragonfly Aka Tombo.

Women cling to their Little Black Dress [LBD] as a party-going staples. We have our favorites, and we wear them as often as we can get away with, but imagine wearing a great hat with that same-old LBD. Not only will people be focused on that hat, but you have instantly added a whole lot of personality and what's more, a great conversations starter.

Steampunk Seamstress Mini Gothic Fascinator Top Hat by Jenkitty's Closet.

Bridal Fascinator, Flower Head Piece, Ivory & Blush Pink Flowers, Bridal Haircomb, Wedding Hair Accessory - KAITLIN by Powder Blue Bijoux.

Magic Moon Black & Silver Mini Hat Fascinator by Nyla, House of Nyla.

H A R L O W - Ivory Beige Hat Fascinator NBB by Jesslabelle Avelar, Natural Born Beauties by Jesslabelle.

Men have good reason to embrace a stylish hat as well. Think of the most iconic men in film, did they have a signature hat? Where would Humphrey Bogart be without that dashing Fedora. Harrison Ford was devastatingly handsome as Indiana Jones, but we all know that it was that hat that made him beyond cool. Pop sensation Will.I.Am is rarely seen without his hats. Johnny Depp may have played The Mad Hatter in Alice In Wonderland, but he is rarely seen without one when out and about town, and there is nothing crazy about that at all. Brad Pitt and Justin Timberlake are known for their flat caps and newsboy styles.

Brown and Cream Plaid Cotton Fedora Hat: Mens, Womens Hats - XL by Sara and Phil, Rocks and Salt.

Manly Custom Mens Hat For Those Hard-To-Please Fellows. Handmade Eco-Friendly Pure Wool Felt Hat In A Style and Color of His Choosing by Nora Swan and Sam Stone, Little Hill Woolworks.

XL Military Style Corduroy Hat by Jeffrey Bailey, J BAILEY BRAND.

Natural Off White Linen Wrap Cap by Anni, Consciously Altered.

Wool Fedora Trilby Hat - Fall Fashion - Men - Women - Winter Accessories by Katarina, Katarina Couture.

So lets celebrate the art of the Milliner this Monday. This amazing selection of one-of-a-kind [OOAK] hand-made hats are all available on Etsy, and there are even some fabulous looks for kids that will make your heart flutter.

Jewel of The Nile Mini Hat Fascinator by Lisa Tice, Lisa'a Mini Mad Hattery.

Upcycled Star Corduroy Boys Cap Reversible Hat - Choose Size by Small Smalls.

Red Bows Bows Bows Felt Rosette Fascinator/Headband by Bree Johnson, CoCo rose couture.

The Chic Fedora Hat Boys Hat by Corrie Bakker, Chic Bébé.

If one of these hats isn't quite your style, or you just want to see more, I assure you that by checking in these creators shops and the other Hat Sellers on Etsy you will find the perfect hat. Whether for your everyday look, or that special party or event that you will be attending soon there is something for everyone in every price range. You may just find yourself going 'Mad for Millinery' and starting a whole new collection or a trend amongst your circle of friends.

Charcoal and Red Plaid Cloche Hat by Catherine Soucy Designer.

Street Hat/Costume/Burning Man/Feathers/Fedora by Amelia, Hotel Etica.

An Upcycled 'Cosmopolitan Blacks' Kepp Jones - S,M, or L (Made To Order) by Sparky Jones.

Mini Top Hat - Corset by Shiverz, Shiverz Designs.

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