New Designs

N.Joy has been working on some new designs. Not yet available on her website. What do you think!

For the sophisticated Lady:
                       A  large black sinamay disc, decorated with a stunning, over sized, double headed silk rose, hand dyed in a black to white ombre effect. With curled ostrich spine and stripped feathers. Finished with a spray of ivory netting. And attached on a lightweight couture headband.

For the temptress:
                         A sinamay base covered in flocked velvet leopard print. With a large satin bow and decorative buckle finished with chocolate coloured netting. All on an easy to wear handmade headband. The purrfect cocktail hat.

For the style icon:
                        A royal blue velvet cocktail hat. With large silk and velvet rose sprinkled with grey and blue Swarovski crystals. Surrounded by large pink sinamay loops and navy and baby pink veiling. Attached on a lightweight headband.

For the demure lady:
                   A dusky pink and ivory teardrop fascinator, with sinamay roses and sinamay loops. And light pink veiling .All attached on a handmade headband.

For the fabulous:
                  An Elegant new 1920’s  cloche hat in navy blue felt. With a light blue band. Embellished with two large roses and surrounded by a spray of pearls.    

Which one are you?

N.Joy.Millinery’s Studio.

One question N.Joy frequently gets asked is where do you work from? Well here are the answers!

N.Joy.Millinery was first born in N.Joy’s little bedroom in her parents’ old fashioned farm house, but as her business grew, she out grew her room and  she slowly started taking over ever room in the house. So her stressed out family agreed for her to build her studio. The studio is still undergoing a lot of work including a new ceiling and new plasterwork on the walls but here is a sneaky insight to the N.Joy.Millinery  studio. Welcome to the world of feathers, fascinators and all things that sparkle!

The Alverton’s Great Gatsby New Years Eve Party 2014

On the last day of the year the Alverton held the most Glamorous New Years Eve party in Cornwall. The Greats Gatsby party was full of 1920’s flare with candelabras dripping with pearls, Gold bottles boasting sparkling ostrich feathers and every table glistening with scatter gems the stage was set for a night to remember.

The men were dressed in spats trilbies and braces and the women wore dresses layered in fringing  strings of beads and fabulous headwear. Some pieces were designed and made by N.Joy.Millinery herself. Her customers looked stunning in N.Joy’s one off headwear. Below are a few designs that were sold for the event.

                With Diamante Swarovski crystals and pearls N.Joy.Millinery’s customers danced the night away.

 N.Joy’s Gatsby pieces start at £45 all intricately hand embroidered these pieces are one off costume designs that use beautiful materials and designs inspired by the 1920’s that will make you the envy of any art deco party . N.Joy.Millinery has a large range of stock but she also custom makes pieces to suit your outfit.

One of the talking points of the Alverton’s party was the mouth watering buffet with a suckling pig, whole salmon cheese platter and chocolate fountain all displayed on framed mirrors surrounded byendless glasses of prosecco the party was an extravaganza that Gatsby himself would have been proud of.

I wonder what the Alverton will think of next year.

 

                The Alverton is  a beautiful historical building , Once a nunnery, it is now turned into a chic hotel. That blends old world decor with a contemporary twist.  As well as having a range of stunning bedrooms, a fabulous  restaurant and a cosmopolitan bar. The Alverton boasts the exquisite  Great Hall. This was the grand chapel in its time, it still has its original stain glass windows and arched ceiling. It now plays host  to a range of parties and a huge variety of weddings throughout the year. But for one evening only it is being transformed back in time to the roaring 20s in a Great Gatsby inspired new years eve party.

                With each guest dressed to impress in the flapper style N.Joy.Millinery was asked to do a display based around the theme of the Great Gatsby. As most of you knew Natalie-Joys Degree was in Costume Design, which is why many of N.Joy.Millinery’s pieces have a vintage feel to them. So Natalie was keen to take this opportunity  to showcase some of her more art deco pieces. She is also bringing out a range of headpieces just for the event available to buy or hire for the occasion.

                So with tickets booking fast the evening is set to be an extravaganza of the 1920’s Fashion and glamour. So come and join us for sidecars and martinis and a bit of Charleston dancing perhaps. With champagne and a banquet feast  the evening is set to be as beautiful as one of N.Joy.Millinery’s headwear headpieces.

                 Guests to the Alverton Gatsby evening will receive 10% off Natalie-Joys Gatsby headwear! so what are you waiting for. Pick from one of N.Joy.Millinery’s pre made  stock pieces or let Natalie-Joy custom make you a piece to match you outfit. A one off individual piece that will make you the belle of the ball!

For more information on The Alverton visit- http://thealverton.co.uk/

Truro Trend: Couture in the Cathedral

      Truro trend is a weeklong event that happens yearly in Truro Cornwall local business but on special offers and event to highlight what they offer. The Highlight of the week features couture  in the cathedral.
 

         Set in the beautiful Victorian Cathedral that is Truro’s center piece a huge catwalk is erected through the center aisle and stand surround the perimeter showing the local talent at its finest.

Everyone from makeup artist to hairdressers from shows and clothes to hats and accessories. Anyone whose anyone turned up to see local models of all shapes and sizes draped in this seasons must haves from comfy casuals to sophisticated formal wear.

                The Number eight hair salon outdid themselves creating elaborate hairstyles from edgy up dos to vintage curls. The Body Shop made everyone sparkle with their latest pallets and the shops and boutiques showed off a selection of their autumnal essentials.

        Naturally N.Joy.Millinery made an alluring appearance displaying some of Natalie-Joys stunning hats, fascinators and hair pieces for all to see.

    Natalie-Joy even took to the catwalk wearing clothes from C.C and shoes from Ryker, and even a sparkly head dress of her own creation. A wonderful evening was had by all everyone ‘N.Joyed’ seeing the talents Truro has to offer, not bad for a little city in Cornwall or a local farmer girl turned milliner.

Hello everyone I thought I would give you a sneak peak at N.Joy.Millinery latest  creations not yet on the site. So have a look and enjoy these one off pieces.

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This beautiful little fascinator is made using purple and pewter sinamay with a grey velvet and purple satin flower dusted with sparkling Swarovski crystals. With dark grey lace hand beaded with vintage silver beads and sinamay loops Attached on a couture headband with a comb to anchor it.

 A pretty new mini hat. Using beautifully textured grey velvet fabric. With a cream velvet rose tipped in pink. with a soft pink, vintage broach diamante center, with grey spot veiling attached on a handmade headband.

Beautiful vintage Royal blue feathers with hand embroidered lace diamante glass beads and Swarovski crystals. Attached on a comb. An elegant fascinator that can also be worn as a broach.

Think  Great Gatsby with this stunning fan comb. In 1920’s art deco style with intricate diamante and pearl beading all individually hand sewn and finished with a plume of feathers.

Lace Bridal tiara made using delicate corded floral lace glass beads and tiny imitation pearls. It can be worn on the head as a headband or on the forehead (as in the image like a tiara) Simply timeless.

Beautiful new hat with an artistic sculpted crown. Lilac sinamay with delicate cream orchids satin band and purple and cream beading. A definite head turner.

A large hat in striking silver. With a triple bow in pink sinamay. With hand  beaded vintage lace , finished with a beautiful flower. And for the final touch its dusted in Swarovski crystals.

To see all the new creations and to keep up to date with N.Joy.Millinery find us on facebook!
https://www.facebook.com/NJoyMillinery?ref=hl

                    In the picturesque county of Cornwall, Once a year for three days The Royal Cornwall Show takes place.  It’s a show that brings the crème de la crème of Cornwall together.        

                Originally The Royal Cornwall was a once a year

meeting of the farmers from the west country area.  Nowadays it’s a huge event that brings people from all walks of life to celebrate the pride of Cornwall.

Natalie-Joy, the owner of N.Joy.Millinery was born and raised on a beautiful  dairy farm in Cornwall . With cows for neighbours and chickens for friends. The farm was her playground.  She grew up making Cornish pasties and milking cows.  But the farmer’s daughter soon swapped the overalls for dresses and the wellies for heels. However the Royal Cornwall soon  brings out the cowgirl again only this time you find her in a hat she even found a cow with a hat on!

                Natalie Joy spent the day enjoying Pims and talking hats, spreading the word about N.Joy.Millinery and proving any days an excuse to wear a hat!

(Follow the below Link to see a short video of The Royal Cornwall Show)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ShWNNOvRSMU&list=UUQoMiRrAeIVHlv3TquEBU9A

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