Hats off to the ladies of Ascot!
The once strict regulations of the ascot ladies day seems to have relaxed a little this year giving way to some outlandish fashion! Some funky fascinators some happening hats and some err interesting works of art!
Some ladies thought it was all about size! with large ornate headdresses with brightly dyed ostrich and pheasant feathers. (not sure how much of the races the lady on the left actually saw!) Others opted for quirky little numbers.
Some ladies attracted attention for all the wrong reason though hats off to the milliners who made those concoctions stay upright!
For me these ladies wore the best hats by far! Pure class! Large hats in pastle colours work because their striking without being an eyesaw. Red suits everyone teamed with white and black equals pure elegence.
And it wasn’t just the men who went all out for Ascot this year, I’m loving the peacock top hat it takes a real man to wear that many sequins!
And who better to finish with then her majesty who looked beautifully demur in her colour coded pieces.
Collaboration with Russell Robin Hair Studio.
At a recent charity event Natalie-Joy (N.Joy) met the lovely owners of the Russell Robin hair studio. Wearing one of her own creations N.Joy and Robin (one of the dynamic brothers who own and run the studio) got into a conversation about fashion hats and hair. N.Joy was invited to a collaboration shoot mixing Robin Neal’s creative hair colouring and styling with N.Joy’s distinctive headwear.
N.Joy was thrilled to work with someone who had worked with celebrities like Amy Winehouse, Rodger Moore and Depeche Mode. As well as working with well know singers and actors. Both brothers have travelled widely with their work and exhibited their artistic hairstyling at such events like Malan fashion week and the Brit awards. To a budding young business women like N.Joy this was an opportunity not to be missed. The brothers originally from Essex trained and worked in Regents Street London but moved to the beautiful location of Cornwall to bring up their families though this has not but a dampener on their career.
N.Joy has been lucky enough to do a lot of amateur modelling in her youth so she was delighted to not only have her hats used in this shoot but to be the model as well.
A few days before the Shoot Robin took N.Joy’s dark auburn somewhat straggly locks with its grown out fringe and split ends and transformed her to a radiant redhead with dramatic blunt fringe.
On the day of the shoot, Robin put N.Joy’s hair up in a high French pleat styled updo and put her in front of the camera with a collection of hats and outfits the quirky shoot had a distinctly 60’s feel to it, directed and shot by Robin (who is also a talented photographer). The shoot was a brilliant success. The full shots have not been released yet but here’s a sneak preview. Keep watching for the final shots and Advertising campaign .
‘Diamonds are Forever‘ The Marie Curie ball featuring N.Joy.Millinery.
Natalie-Joy was delighted to exhibit some of her work with the beautiful dresses of cargo in a fashion show at the ‘Diamonds are Forever’ Marie Curie ball. The ball was in aid of the tremendous work the Marie Curie nurses do, raising funds to help them in their admirable charity work they do.
The evening started with a lovely three course meal and speeches from the supporters and workers of Marie Curie. After this money was raised in auctions, raffles and a fun casino. There were fabulous prizes including long weekends away , an acoustic guitar and beautiful jewellery. Even a gift voucher from N.Joy.Millinery.
The highlight of the evening was a dazzling display of dresses from Cargo topped with creative headwear from N.Joy.Millinery. Models of all shapes and sizes showed how fascinators can be worn for any occasions and look particularly stunning with such glamorous dresses. They looked like real bond girls.
Several of the ball goers also wore N.Joy.Millinery headwear. The event was a wonderful display of the work of N.Joy.Millinery, and a fantastic fundraisers for a worthy charity.
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.
Diamonds are for Marie Curie.
Natalie-Joy is delighted to announce she will be exhibiting her latest N.Joy.Millinery creations alongside the dazzling dresses from Cargo at the Diamonds are forever fashion show and ball at the Atlantic hotel Newquay for the Marie Curie charity.
A stunning event that brings the James Bond Style and Glamour to Cornwall, In order to raise money for the charity Marie Curie. Marie Curie help and support people with cancer and people who are affected by cancer. They offer priceless advice and support that helps people through some of the darkest days of their lives. They allow terminal illness sufferers the chance to spend their final days in their own homes surrounded by their friends and family but with the safe care of Marie Curie nurses. In a world where cancer effects one in three of us. Each one of us knows someone who has or has had cancer. It’s a charity that we all may need to turn to one day.
On the 18th of October in the seaside destination of Newquay in the beautiful Atlantic Hotel.
Marie Curie will be raising money by having A Diamonds are Forever ball. With a fun casino and stunning fashion show to support the charity and all the hard work it does.
Cargo are a Penryn company who stock breathtaking gowns for formal occasions from prom wear to cocktail dresses it’s a one stop location for any bejewel loving girl. Teaming up with N.Joy’s imaginative headwear its sure to be a fashion show to remember full of pizzazz and sparkle.
There are still a few tickets available ring 01872 260500 for more information.
Hope to see you there!
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.
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