In the movie Cheri Michelle Pfeiffer wears the most Beautiful hats of the Belle Epoque era,i adore this movie as it is visually stunning and i recently discovered the era which i love and always gravitate towards has the most beautiful title of 'Belle Epoque'.........it is so true that you can learn something new every day isn't it?......
The Belle Époque or La Belle Époque (French pronunciation: [bɛlepɔk]; French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I.
After watching the movie again this week i decided to make my own hat in the style of 'Belle Epoque'
I started with an old straw hat that i sprayed heirloom white.......
I rummaged through hat boxes and drawers in my sewing room searching for soft old lawn cottons,vintage polka dot bridal veil,feather plumes,laces,vintage millinery carnation flowers each with a soft touch of aqua in their centers.....
Large hats of this era were known as The Merry Widow Hat after the famous operetta of the time starring Lily Elsie pictured above.....
I didn't want to use glue as i know it can yellow and spoil fabrics after time so i set to stitching and ruffling by hand,adding and taking away as i went,soft ruffles and flouncy lace all coming together and making my heart light.....
When i had finished i placed my hat on our chandelier...imagining it was Belle Epoque Paris and a crowd had just shouted 'Happy New Year' and a glamorous lady threw her hat up in the air only for it to land on a chandelier draped in a 1930's soft pink feather stole.........
I told Steve i would love to wear it one day and he said 'i hope you do! it's beautiful ' i smiled and thought to myself maybe with my wedding dress? i would love that!
It is a little bridal looking is it not?
I shall have to gaze at the stars and dream a while...........
I love how all the fabrics blend softly together in a soft matt sepia........
I shall name my hat 'Cheri' after the movie that inspired me to create it......
The Belle Époque or La Belle Époque (French pronunciation: [bɛlepɔk]; French for "Beautiful Era") was a period in European social history that began during the late 19th century and lasted until World War I.
After watching the movie again this week i decided to make my own hat in the style of 'Belle Epoque'
I started with an old straw hat that i sprayed heirloom white.......
I didn't want to use glue as i know it can yellow and spoil fabrics after time so i set to stitching and ruffling by hand,adding and taking away as i went,soft ruffles and flouncy lace all coming together and making my heart light.....
La Belle Époque mmmmm such a dreamy name................
The End XxX
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19 comments:
Your creations are quite magical and this hat has real fairytale quality: perfect for a wedding.
Anna
Wow how on EARTH did you trim a hat so perfectly? That would be awesome to wear it when you get married!
I want to see a pic of you wearing it, don't think I even know what you look like?
Really lush hat. Never seen the film but now I want to!!
x x x
well that is my new favourite saying and I'm going to say whenever possible and I'm renting that movie asap! It's one of those I saw advertised but then completely forgot about so thank you for reminding me!
Hat is amazing!
Love your blog
Lotsa love xxx
Gorgeous! What a transformation! You are very talented!
Jennelise
Przepiękny kapelusz a filmu nie znam i chętnie bym obejrzała ././ Pozdrawiam Viola
Oh dear, I HAVE NOT seen this movie, but I MUST! I love Michelle and she and I are the same age...she looks marvelous and I LOVE YOUR CHOICE OF MUSIC! Ah....la belle epoque...c'est BEAU!
Merci dearest for coming by to share in my excitement about Etsy.
BONNE JOURNÉE! Anita
Beautiful! Now you've inspired us to make one too! I love Michelle Pfeiffer but haven't heard of that movie. I would love to see it because I LOVE period pieces like that. Thanks!
That hat is stunning! And, Yes!!! What a beautiful bridal hat it would make indeed! Maybe the bride could arrive in that lovely carriage? Make a wish on those stars while you're gazing!
Gorgeous!!
in all aspects..
the hat..
the movie..
ah Michelle..
always a favorite of mine!
thanks for the lovely comment.
I shall write your name in the sand..
while I'm home next month..
and post when i return to Denver!!
now..off to reading further into your beautiful blog!!
warm sandy hugs..
Loui♥
OH my this turned out just stunning!
Love the feather and the beautiful lace you have added, just perfect :)
Thanks for stopping by and leaving me such a sweet comment!! I never ever get tired of looking at my beautiful french style rug :)
xox~Mari
I never knew that's what they were called...I am always transported seeing old pictures...thanks for posting.
I really appreciate your sympathy on the loss of my Belle.
Warmly,
Sandy
Oh my, your hat is gorgeous! You're so very talented! No, I haven't seen the movie, but I will now, after reading your post! Thanks for stopping by my blog - happy you enjoyed seeing the Victorian baby carriages.
Hugs, Cindy
Oh my goodness it's enchanting! And yes I did see the movie and I also love the hats and the Belle Époque time period *winks*. Your hat on the chandelier took my breath away! I hope you don't mind I'm saving that one to my pinterest.
Did I really inspire you to buy an art nouveau trinket box? That would thrill me to pieces! I have a strong feeling that I'll be looking at beautifu trims differently because of you *winks* Vanna/your newest follower
Fabulous hats! They look lovely! Enjoy the beautiful weekend, Kellie xx
Oh that made my day!! I'm so happy you love the little buggers too *winks* Vanna
That hat is absolutely divine! A real confection!
Everything about it just blends into a dream.
And it landing on the chandelier .....
I swooned. Fabulous post!
Patti
What a beautiful job you have done on the hat. It is so feminine. Exquisite!! I found and am now following you through My Romantic Home and will visit often. Please stop by my blog and perhaps you would like to follow me also. Have a wonderful day. Hugs, Chris
Hats of long ago were truly works of art. Watch the movie sometime about the life of CoCo C . and she started out making hats. I love the movie, Cheri also. What beautiful costumes and sets. So well done, but kinda sad and kinkie. Thanks for sharing. I have stopped by by way of Ms. Vanna. Look forward to reading more soon and often. Richard from My Old Historic House.
such a gorgeous creation, just beautiful. Lizzie
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