2026-06-29T07:28:50Z https://hatacademy.com/forum/topics/good-as-gold?feed=yes&xn_auth=no tag:hatacademy.com,2012-12-24:6485913:Comment:33092 2012-12-24T19:01:11.479Z Hannah https://hatacademy.com/profile/roseyoung

<p>I have recently made a parasail beret in gold and added some gold roses to the back. It looks fabulous (although as yet awaiting a buyer!) - I would happily wear it to do the washing up!</p> <p></p> <p>I think gold and bronze in fact,  are wonderful colour tones for hats and headpieces as they are so rich and warm - two qualities which silver tones lack, in my opinion.</p> <p></p> <p>Rosie</p>

<p>I have recently made a parasail beret in gold and added some gold roses to the back. It looks fabulous (although as yet awaiting a buyer!) - I would happily wear it to do the washing up!</p> <p></p> <p>I think gold and bronze in fact,  are wonderful colour tones for hats and headpieces as they are so rich and warm - two qualities which silver tones lack, in my opinion.</p> <p></p> <p>Rosie</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-10-26:6485913:Comment:26775 2012-10-26T00:41:24.450Z Cara DeLaRosa-Harrison https://hatacademy.com/profile/bellareginadesigns

<p>Here's a few detail shots of how I've used gold :)<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968501782?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968501782?profile=original" width="576"/></a></p>

<p>Here's a few detail shots of how I've used gold :)<a target="_self" href="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968501782?profile=original"><img class="align-full" src="http://storage.ning.com/topology/rest/1.0/file/get/2968501782?profile=original" width="576"/></a></p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-10-26:6485913:Comment:26822 2012-10-26T00:35:25.564Z Cara DeLaRosa-Harrison https://hatacademy.com/profile/bellareginadesigns

<p>I love the hat that Brodie is wearing in the video. It has just the right amount of sparkle and decoration and really brings out her golden locks. I agree that the white dress was the perfect choice. I think a metallic or gold hat could work if it is used as an accent (hat, clutch, earrings, heels). I have been hand-painting with gold and gold leaf on many of my items this year. I like to also bring in shades of yellow, ochre and browns to add more layers/texture to the gold. Dark colors…</p>

<p>I love the hat that Brodie is wearing in the video. It has just the right amount of sparkle and decoration and really brings out her golden locks. I agree that the white dress was the perfect choice. I think a metallic or gold hat could work if it is used as an accent (hat, clutch, earrings, heels). I have been hand-painting with gold and gold leaf on many of my items this year. I like to also bring in shades of yellow, ochre and browns to add more layers/texture to the gold. Dark colors like black and navy also really offset well.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-09-14:6485913:Comment:20127 2012-09-14T09:03:41.259Z Bronnie G Millinery https://hatacademy.com/profile/BronwynGill

At a major race event, a whole hat in gold is a major statement and I believe takes some confidence to wear. The dress would need to be understated. My preference would be gold trimming maybe barbs less is more.

At a major race event, a whole hat in gold is a major statement and I believe takes some confidence to wear. The dress would need to be understated. My preference would be gold trimming maybe barbs less is more. tag:hatacademy.com,2012-09-12:6485913:Comment:19690 2012-09-12T21:09:27.099Z Bridget Early https://hatacademy.com/profile/BridgetEarly

<p>I don't think that I could personally pull off a gold hat.  For one, I just don't think I have the coloring for gold.  I think a touch of gold can be tastefully applied, to wear an all gold hat?  I will say that several years ago, I worked with a very small woman in her 70's who wore metalic accessories very well.  She had metalic colored shoes, purses, etc. I have to say, she wore them well, if anyone could do it, she could have.</p>

<p>I don't think that I could personally pull off a gold hat.  For one, I just don't think I have the coloring for gold.  I think a touch of gold can be tastefully applied, to wear an all gold hat?  I will say that several years ago, I worked with a very small woman in her 70's who wore metalic accessories very well.  She had metalic colored shoes, purses, etc. I have to say, she wore them well, if anyone could do it, she could have.</p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-09-12:6485913:Comment:19770 2012-09-12T15:19:47.403Z Vivienne Morgan Millinery https://hatacademy.com/profile/VivienneMorganMillinery

<p>Great video. I LOVE gold. I thought the Stephen Jones gold feather headdress modelled at the Olympics ceremony was amazing. I bought some gold sinamay a few months ago and cant wait to try it.</p> <p>I think the key to gold though is keeping it simple, elegant and unfussy. And it should be worn with a plain unpatterned dress as a general rule. </p>

<p>Great video. I LOVE gold. I thought the Stephen Jones gold feather headdress modelled at the Olympics ceremony was amazing. I bought some gold sinamay a few months ago and cant wait to try it.</p> <p>I think the key to gold though is keeping it simple, elegant and unfussy. And it should be worn with a plain unpatterned dress as a general rule. </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-09-12:6485913:Comment:19888 2012-09-12T14:46:26.772Z Cynthia G Peacock https://hatacademy.com/profile/CynthiaGPeacock

<p>My first thought about gold hats was "ick" but then I looked at the video, and I think I rather like the gold.  I like the gold color in the video , but I don't think I would like a metallic-looking hat--would look too much like a helmet.  </p> <p>I like when the gold is mixed with some other color.  </p> <p>On a side note, that video really makes me want a glass of wine.  Too bad it's Tuesday at 10 a.m.!  :)</p> <p>Cindy </p>

<p>My first thought about gold hats was "ick" but then I looked at the video, and I think I rather like the gold.  I like the gold color in the video , but I don't think I would like a metallic-looking hat--would look too much like a helmet.  </p> <p>I like when the gold is mixed with some other color.  </p> <p>On a side note, that video really makes me want a glass of wine.  Too bad it's Tuesday at 10 a.m.!  :)</p> <p>Cindy </p> tag:hatacademy.com,2012-09-11:6485913:Comment:19535 2012-09-11T10:28:34.778Z edith f https://hatacademy.com/profile/edithf

<p>Somethings that look fantastic in the moment at a catwalk show, do not look so great on the "street" as there isn't much of the decor and atmosphere enforced on a show.</p> <p></p> <p>Personally an odd touch of gold here and there with something to accent it is goods, as gold outfits have this tendency to look tacky very quickly.</p> <p></p> <p>One needs to learn to keep things in taste!!</p>

<p>Somethings that look fantastic in the moment at a catwalk show, do not look so great on the "street" as there isn't much of the decor and atmosphere enforced on a show.</p> <p></p> <p>Personally an odd touch of gold here and there with something to accent it is goods, as gold outfits have this tendency to look tacky very quickly.</p> <p></p> <p>One needs to learn to keep things in taste!!</p>