Kate Middleton has style, grace and the social status of a princess.. literally. This new found royalty is not only stunning but she is now a mom to be with the prince of England! The girl has the world at her fingertips as she is a philanthropist and has been on the cover of every major fashion magazine from America to her home land. However, we are not doing an expose of Kate's clothing. That would be stale and overdone. We ARE taking a closer look at a signature piece fit for any princess: the fascinator.
According to Wikipedia, a fascinator is a headpiece, a style of millinery. The word originally referred to a fine, lacy head covering akin to a shawl and made from wool or lace, but mostly feathers. In the modern usage, it refers to a woman's alternative to hat for formal attire; it is usually a large hair decoration on a band or clip with elaborate trimmings and decoration like a formal hat and it can incorporate a base to make it a miniature hat. Most modernly, this fashion item is only fit for grand occasions or women of a higher social status. Above are some of Kate's more lavish items.
We all love Kate Middleton because she was born a "commoner". Although there is nothing common about this woman, she snagged a prince while attending school at St. Andrews. It is a classic Cinderella story in real life! Kate, like any down to earth woman, re-wears her favorite pieces of clothing; this includes fascinators. Her standard black hats are chic and wearable for almost any occasion. Us commoners may even give her black pieces a try!
Like any gal, Kate has her signature colors she likes to wear. Cream and red look stunning on this brunette bombshell. Her blue eyes pop with these contrasting colors. She mixes and matches the white with red or goes full blown with one color without ever looking washed out. Her polka dotted netting is a huge hit for formal events.
Kate also loves feather pieces! These rare items are fun and funky for more casual afternoons surrounded by paparazzi. She always wears a subtle ensemble when rocking the feather headdress. If you're bold enough to try this trend for church or an Easter brunch, shop online at Polyvore to find your perfect fascinator!
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