Monthly Archives: March 2012

One of the most beautiful components of a headpiece or hat is the feathers that adorn it; and I am constantly overwhelmed with the stunning feathers that arrive into my studio from across the country, either by post or personally delivered; hand collected and lovingly passed on.
Feathers are always soaking at my place and for those that really want to kick back and relax, preening the feathers is the therapeutic activity that follows.
Here is an example of the calibre of feathers that arrive; these were collected by Parna Lawless in Perth. – a huge Thank You to Parna.


Every collection of feathers has a story, which in turn creates a story for the piece and keeps them not only unique by design but also by nature.
Keep watching to see in which millinery creations these stunning feathers will sit.

ps – no bird was harmed during the collection of these feathers …

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This weekend, 10th March 2012, a special “Breast Friends Day” event takes place at the Cloncurry racecourse, Qld, in support of the McGrath Foundation; and very proudly, Hats by Felicity will be a part of this fundraising event having sent a collection of custom made headpieces to adorn the models parading on the day.  Responsible for this event is local resident Kylie Warrian, who I met during my Milliner on the move visit to Cloncurry in May last year.  Kylie works tirelessly co-ordinating this afternoon that runs from midday till 6pm; and as a fellow fundraiser also determined to make a difference for the same cause in the fight against cancer, it is with pleasure that I have also donated a headpiece to be auctioned on the day; along with the other amazing items that Kylie has sourced, including the opportunity for four people to attend a sunday with Gai Waterhouse at her stables.  

This is the donation headpiece, which is a stylish headband disk called “Black Bling”. 

The Hats by Felicity collection will be available for sale after the parade at the Breast Friends Day through “The Bower” Business stall owned by Penny Back, so pop in and see Penny and all her adorable wears.

If you are attending the Breast Friends Day in Cloncurry this weekend, dig deep for the cause; and enjoy.

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… here’s a sneak peak of headpieces that will be paraded and for sale at the event.