Guest Appearance on Nostalgia Alley, television show for SOMA TV!

Tonight was my debut on television! I was asked by the host of Nostalgia Alley, Mike to appear as a guest on the show with my friend and advocate, David Heffernan of Revolution in Maplewood, NJ! This was my first appearance on television. I hope you like it! ( and yes, I hope I do too!!) I wasn't really prepared to do the show and didn't know what kinds of questions he was going to ask so don't be too hard on me!! lol!!! Nonetheless, you will hear about my inspiration and have a chance to see styles from the Fall/Winter '11 collection along with Spring/Summer '11 as models take the stage!!! The show will air a bunch of times on SOMA TV and you can see the show on www.youtube.com. Stay tuned for more details!!! LB ;) xo

TV show in the works!

I got a call this morning about doing a TV show for public access television for SOMA TV. The program is called Nostalgia Alley. I will be talking about millinery and how I got into designing hats. I am excited to speak about such an interesting topic and the lost art and it's return to the fashion scene.

I'll keep you posted on when it will air so all of you avid friends and fans can tune into my television debut!!! lol....

Off to design more hats.....

LB xo ;))))

Country Gentleman will be at Fred Segal!!!!

Exciting news!!! We just mailed the "Country Gentleman" to Fred Segal!!!! This hat comes in a natural, dark natural, and burnt color. Look for this hat on the west coast in this exclusive shop!!! We look forward to working with Fred Segal and increasing our business with this store!!!! This hat is a GREAT west coast hat and provides ideal sun coverage in the trend neutral colors!

LB xo ;)

Spiritual awakening!

I am on a spiritual journey, nothing to do with religion but more of a connection with my deep inner self.  This morning I watched a video on one of my favorite places, Martha's Vineyard with jazz music in the background.  I am feeling more in the moment and in tune with my designs and I am cranking out these beautiful creations!  I am currently designing the Country Gentleman and Greta.  Loving the landscapes of Martha's Vineyard, especially Gayhead, a place I had visited in a dream before I actually had been there.  It is a very peaceful and beautiful place.  The landscape and beauty of this place bring me to a place of beauty within myself......  Join me on my adventure!!!

Ode to Liz Taylor!

It has been a while since my last post..... I am now entering my BUSY season so more time will be spent designing hats than writing about them..... I would like however to bow my head in honor to the fabulous ever so glam..... Elizabeth Taylor and the over the top life she led! I love this picture of her... GO FIGURE! She is wearing a hat here in Neiman Marcus... The hat reminds me of some of the hats I designed for Spring '11 with the color and gold chains!!! http://www.flickr.com/photos/smu_cul_digitalcollections/5553588259/

Enjoy.... and as a tribute here is a hat similar to the one she is wearing.... Ode to you... Liz Taylor, woman of style!

BIG things in the works!!!

We can't tell you all the details yet... but hey it makes it all that more EXCITING!!! We are working on a bunch of cool venues in the next coming months!! We had a MAJOR SUCCESSFUL trunk show in Maplewood at REVOLUTION .... it caused such a STIR that we have been invited to show a collection of hats at some really COOL VENUES! Also, we have been asked by a new site for more information on the ONE OF A KIND bridal headpieces! We are working out the DETS and we will be sure to keep you posted once we have more info!!! We look forward to sharing more info..... but for now.... we're on the down low but SUPER PUMPED!!! STAY TUNED!!!!!

Feathers and shiny black chains! Oh my!

Yesterday's shopping trip through the garment district left me ogling over black shiny chains, crystals, feathers, vintage beading..... etc.... and if that isn't enough to wet your appetite..... I am thinking "Black Swan" inspired headpieces as the next "BIG" trend in wedding headdresses! So inspiring.... I can't wait to get started on my next "BIG" collection! I plan to mix the unexpected to come up with a new trend in wedding headpieces.... try these pieces out for fun as well, who needs a wedding???? Rocker chic is another description for the magical concoctions I will be creating. Stay tuned for more!!!