March 5, 2014

Modeling my gorgeous new custom made Honey Pot Creations tilt hat on a windy day in Oliver




Outfit details

Vintage inspired custom made mustard yellow tilt hat: Honey Pot Creations

Golden blonde coloured hair net/thin snood: eBay

Faux diamond stud earrings: Probably either Claire’s or eBay (had for years)

1940s brown fur stole: Bought at the 7th annual Rutland Antiques & Collectibles Show

1940s red crepe dress with silver toned bow brooch: Amazing gift from my cousin Sylvia (who also gave me this stellar coral hued 1930s/40s dress)

Ruched c. 1940s mustard yellow gloves: (probably) eBay

Green cross body style handbag: eBay

Nude seamed nude stockings: eBay

Vintage inspired brown t-strap peep toe sandals: Gift from a dear online friend

Lip colour: MAC Russian Red

Photography by Tony Cangiano
 













































Much had been with the case with Osoyoos until last spring, the wee little town of Oliver (located between Okanagan Falls and Osoyoos) has been one of those nearby spots that always proved immensely elusive when it came to taking outfit photos there. We'd head off merrily from Penticton towards the furthest reaches of the Southern Okanagan, say something along the lines "Ohhhh, we'll finally get some snaps in Oliver this time!" and low and behold, it wouldn't happen.


Either the weather would be too uncooperative, we'd decide to keep going to Osoyoos and not stop there, we'd need to rush back to Penticton too quickly, the spot where we wanted to shoot would be closed, or some other factor would pop up and we'd head home empty handed on the photo front (or at the very least, ultimately shoot in a different town that day).

Well, not this latest time! No siree, bub! On a day recently that was alive with skin pricklingly cold winter air, we pulled into the parking lot of the main community park in Oliver, unpacked the camera, shivered across a field of winter beaten grass poking out from aging snow to a concrete walkway and bridge, and finally shot some pictures in this wee town.

Taking the staring role on the fashion roster that day was this incredibly lovely bespoke hat that was very kindly made for me as a review gift by skilled UK milliner Alison Daily of Honey Pot Creations.

Alison and I discussed some of the elements of the hat, such as colour and general style before she began work on it, but beyond that, the end result was a surprise right up until the moment it arrived from across the Atlantic Ocean all the way to me here in Penticton. It did so, I should mention, in a very sturdy kraft hat box stamped with Honey Pot Creation's logo all over it and tied up with a lovely yellow satine ribbon, and it is here where I continue to house this splendidly pretty topper between wears.

Inspired directly by the charmingly fantastic tilt hats that were in vogue during the 1930s and 40s, and which now find great favour once again with vintage hat collectors and wearers the world over, this elegant little mustard yellow hat is a skilled work of art.

It features hand stitched ribbon embroidery that creates a gorgeous floral pattern, is immensely study (two wee loops of elastic on the the underside, which I slide bobby pins into to attach it to my hair), and very well constructed. It's also wonderfully lightweight, which makes a great hat for days when one is going to be up and fully dressed for long spells (I'd worn it the previous day as well, in that case for about fourteen hours straight and on the day of this shoot, for at least another ten, and in both cases it was as comfortable as having a cloud perched atop my head all day long).

Alison excels at the art of creating beautiful custom made, vintage reproduction, and vintage inspired hats (as well as vintage reproduction bras, handbags and other assorted lovely, and very fashionable, items that any vintage adoring gal would go weak in the knees for), a point which is evident the moment you visit either her etsy shop or her brand new website, Honey Pot Creations.

As she specializes in custom orders, you won't find a massive array of items listed on either at the moment, but in a way that's intriguing and appealing unto itself, because it highlights the fact that Alison has such a passion for creating one of a kind pieces for her customers around the world all the more (some of which can be seen in her site's photo gallery).

In addition to sharing photos of this gorgeous little tilt hat with you here today, I'm thrilled to let you know that Alison is currently offering all Chronically Vintage readers 20% off their orders from her etsy shop when you use the coupon code MADMARCHSALE between now and March 31, 2014.

A hat this eye-catching and special unto itself already goes a long way towards making an outfit. To help it shine all the more though, I went with a palette of bold, unintentionally traffic light inspired colours, forgoing patterns in favour of the texture that a marvelous 1940s brown fur stole I purchased at last autumn's annual Rutland Antiques & Collectibles Show delivered to my wardrobe for the very reasonable price of $30 (it was in mint condition when I bought it, despite its age, and still is after many wearing throughout this chilly winter).

It was windy that afternoon down in Oliver, let me tell you, but my Honey Pot Creations hat stayed firmly put and even offered a wee bit of much needed warmth as winter's freezing temperatures ate away at both the model (me) and photographer (Tony). The sun that was out (and causing me to squint, though I didn't really realize it at the time) that day was just for show. It was mighty cold, yet, I swear, wearing these warm, almost fiery colours did help in their own way to heat me up a smidge and made for the perfect companion to Alison's incredibly pretty handmade hat.

I really, really adore this chapeau (it's the first primarily mustard yellow hued one I've ever had) and have been wearing it often ever since arrived from the talented hands that made it in the UK, so I'm sure you'll see it again in future outfit posts to come. I feel blessed that the artist behind Honey Pot Creations made this work of millinery art for me, as well as that she's extending such a generous coupon code to all of Chronically Vintage's readers.

Thank you very much for both, Alison, I sincerely appreciate it and can scarcely begin to tell you how much I flat out love this stunning vintage inspired tilt hat.

81 comments:

  1. Wow you look glamorous! This dress is really flatterling on you. Love the hat it's very cute.

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Anthea. I love this dress and how it curves my hugs. Being short (barely 5'2"), curvy and not very long waisted, it's easy for garments to hide my natural shape (at least a bit), but this one celebrates it and I adore that about it.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  2. Jessica, your words are just too much, thank you so much, and I am so glad you like it, Ally xxx

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    1. You are wholeheartedly welcome, dear Ally! Thank you again from the bottom of my heart for enriching my wardrobe (and walls - this hat, like many of my vintage toppers, is displayed on an upstairs wall like the works of art that they rightfully are) with your incredibly lovely, skillfully made creation. I love it to no end!!!

      ♥ Jessica

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  3. Now that, is an outfit! Stunning as usual, my dear. Love the hat, but I especially love the dress, and the pops of mustard yellow are spot on. I love mustard, but can't really wear it myself, so I'm always happy when others do!

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  4. Oh, my! There's so much to admire here, I don't know where to start. The colors are beautiful, the pieces are fascinating and your presentation is joyful. Everything sings here. Your outfit posts have gotten so good, so polished. We can see you tangibly progresses toward your goals. And it's a big delight to watch.

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    1. Thank you very much for your glowingly lovely, and very uplifting, compliments, Ally.

      ♥ Jessica

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  5. That hat is darling! Love the flower details. And of course it looks great on you. And that red 40s dress left me speechless. What a nice cousin to gift you with such a beautiful frock!

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    1. She truly is a sweetheart. This dress, like the other one from her I featured in a post here last fall, and a couple of others yet to appear on my site, actually all belonged to some of our family members who all lived up north in Dawson City, Yukon (where Sylvia and some of my other relatives still reside). I feel so blessed to be able to keep them in the family and help ensure they last for generations more to come (they're truly the most meaningful and beloved vintage garments in my wardrobe).

      Many thanks for your great comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  6. Such a glamorous look, I LOVE the color blocking in this outfit. After seeing your posts I always want to dress up a but more for the day ahead:)

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  7. The magic dress, the mustard gloves and magic bag, ahhhhhhhhhhhh. All the colours blend in the wonderful hat. You outfit is waht dreams are made of.
    love and sunshine, dear Jassica.
    XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXx

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  8. Muito lindo o Look, adorei o vestido,o chapéu é um luxo, amei o bordado...
    Beijos
    http://casacherry.blogspot.com.br/

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  9. Amazing outfit, i Loved the colours! The gloves and the hat are gorgeous!
    You looks stunning as always! ^^

    XoXo

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  10. what a pretty little hat! and it´s sunny color is just right for spring!
    the red dress with fur stole is absolutely stunning! beautiful!
    <3

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  11. Jessica that outfit is one of my favorites! I love the color mix....it's spectacular and I have to say you are the perfect model for that dress! Thank you for sharing :)
    Laura

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  12. Oh my goodness! That hat is darling, but that dress is a show stopper! I love all of the colors that your pulled out of the hat to accessorize with! It makes for such a delightful and colorful outfit!

    What a dandy coupon code too!

    xoxo
    -Janey

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Janey! I adore this dress as well. It's in really good shape for a piece its age, hugs my curves like there's no tomorrow, and is such a vivid, beautiful shade of red. It also happened to be the best suited frock I currently own to compliment the colours in this gorgeous custom made hat, so that just makes me adore it all the more.

      Huge thanks for your lovely comment (compliment!),
      ♥ Jessica

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  13. What a divine outfit! And your hat is just splendid!

    Brigid
    the Middle Sister and Singer

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  14. There is no greater feeling than getting to wear something custom-made for you, and that hat is just lovely! I love how you threaded the color combo on the hat through the entire outfit; it's such a great palette. The mustard and the red, especially, go so well together. :)

    Cheers,
    Jenny

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  15. So pretty Ms. Jessica! I love the colors red and yellow together. So cheery for sure! For some reasons those are some of the colors I gravitate towards when out shopping. And your hat? Too cute! I would never have thought to wear one quite so small, but on you it looks so charming. Have a splendid day! Merry from Eachlittlebird .bolgspot.com

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  16. I'm loving that tilt hat, Jessica. And the mustard was the perfect choice for your skin tone and fashion sense. It's such an unexpected shade that works so well. I wish I could pull something like this off. But a hat like this demands a full style commitment that I just can't make. I don't want to look loony with my combat boots, skinny jeans and belted tunic....topped with a tilted hat, ha ha. But I am working on assembling a Thrifted Fashion Look Book for the blog. That should be fun.

    <3 Jackie @ Let's Go Thrifting

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  17. Such a cute little hat and in a great color! I love the yellow matched with the bold red in this outfit and the accent of the green purse is great too!

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  18. Oh my goodness. That hat is DIVINE. And you look absolutely stunning!

    xox Sammi
    www.thesoubrettebrunette.blogspot.com

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  19. how absolutely beautiful in this amazing bright colors! the red and yellow goes so well with each other. i can´t get over how adorable your hat is! and i love it that you choosed a green bag to this perfect outfit using the same color of the flowers on your hat!
    really a vision!

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  20. The hat is perfect!
    You've done it again Jessica, created a wonderful outfit. I love how the gloves and handbag contrast against your dress and match the hat. So beautiful, i am just amazed at all those colors!!!!!

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  21. Stunning dear lady! You are so perfectly coordinated, as always, and I absolutely adore the green you've added with your bag.
    xo

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  22. Wow! You look stunning!!! The colours are so vibrant and really make me stop and stare.

    LOVE this look.

    The topper is just divine.

    bisous
    Suzanne

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  23. A) I want that fur! And B) Holy hell, that dress on you! You look incredible.

    xo Ashley
    thetiniestfirecracker.com

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  24. Holy mama you look fab! Love the colour combinations - and that hat!

    You've had a blog design change too haven't you? It looks fab!

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  25. I love love love the hat and all the things in her shop are so pretty! I will have to save up and buy myself something nice.

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    1. They really are marvelous creations! If you treat yourself to one of her pieces, please post about it, sweet dear, I'd love to see another of Ally's gorgeous toppers in action on a fellow vintage blogger.

      Thank you very much for your lovely comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  26. this whole outfit is just utterly and completely amazing! The dress definitely shows off your gorgeous figure and the hat is to die for. I wasn't able to assess honbey pot creations through your link but I googled it and am off to check it off now.

    kate at retro rover

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  27. Beautiful pictures as always. While your hat is certainly lovely, will you get a look at that frock?! I am a sucker for a red frock and yours is lovely, flattering colour and cut, frankly I just want it! One day, when you have nothing better to do ;), would you be able to do a post on the frock so that we can see all it's delicious details? Please please please please :) :)

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    1. Hello dear Fashionista, thank you very much for your splendidly lovely compliments and comment. That could certainly be arranged. Were you hoping for the dress to be worn on me (sans fur or other toppers, I'm guessing you mean) or on it's own? (Aka, laid out on the bed or hung on a hanger.)

      Thank you for the fun request,
      ♥ Jessica

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  28. That ribbon embroidery is gorgeous, and I love the bold colours you've combined in this outfit!

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  29. Jessica, I love how you say the earrings are either from Claire's or Ebay. That just made me laugh. They're beautiful nonetheless.

    Glad you got your photo shoot in Oliver with your special hat. You look gorgeous!! :)

    Sarah

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet lady, I'm delighted to know that I brought a chuckle your way today. Being woefully allergic to nickel, I don't have many sources of "safe" earrings (or other jewelry that contains metal), so I can usually recall precisely where a pair came from. I've had these basic faux diamond studs for so many years now though, that fact as slipped from my memory for the time being. That said, I am leaning more heavily towards eBay for reasons unknown.

      Big hugs & many thanks again for your great comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  30. You look like an old Holly wood siren in this outfit and your new hat is simply stunning! A true piece of art that perfectly tops off (literally!) your look. XXX

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    1. Sweet Brooke, that is one fabulously lovely compliment, thank you very, very much!!! It made my day and then some!

      ♥ Jessica

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  31. You look stunning! That dress looks like it was made for you, just like the hat!

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Laura. Agreed, this dress fits me so well (curve hugging, but not too tight - a tricky point to nail sometimes when you're short and hourglass shaped). I wish I had a dozen more in different hues just like it.

      ♥ Jessica

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  32. there is so much I love about this outfit, and it has reminded me I need to investigate snoods... the last time I had that thought was at least 2 years ago, so, thanks for reminding me. I know what you mean about photo destinations, I have at least 6 that I constantly plan to use, but, as you said, something comes up. Anyway, glad you got there this time.
    Your gloves and matching hat are so perfect too! xox

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet gal! Snoods are awesome! Seriously awesome. I typically wear chunkier styles when sporting them solo, but with hats I usually like thin ones like these that are (nowadays) commonly sold as hair nets for equestrian riders. If I can ever be of any help to you on your journey into wearing snoods, please don't hesitate to ask.

      ♥ Jessica

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  33. I couldn't help but think of my grandmother taunting "Red and yellow, catch a fellow..." upon seeing your beautiful ensemble ;) I love your pairing of primary colors and this whole outfit is a knockout!

    Cheers!
    Tania

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  34. Hello,Ciao...Great, a look as coloured as a painting...this outfit of yours is a work of Art!
    cheers and ciao

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    1. Thank you very much for your cheerful greeting and wonderfully nice compliments, I really appreciate them.

      Ciao right back at you from snowy Canada,
      ♥ Jessica

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  35. What a magnificent hat and such a beautifully put together outfit. I truly felt like I had stepped back in time.
    You look so glamorous :)

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  36. such a cute little hat. love the name of the brand too. reminds mee of winnie the pooh

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  37. Such a gorgeous outfit! Beautiful detailed hat! xx

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  38. Jessica, LOVE THE HAT!!!! thanks for sharing her etsy shop and blog site. The dress is just too too lovely. The whole outfit is splendid.
    Celtic Lass

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    1. *Blush!* Thank you very much, my sweet friend, that is wonderfully nice of you to say. I adore this dress! The curve hugging cut and punchy red hue really add up to one especially wonderful slice of 1940s fashion heaven. If I could clone this frock in a rainbow of hues, I would in a heartbeat!

      Big hugs & joyful Friday wishes,
      ♥ Jessica

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  39. I'm sure your traffic light outfit made everybody stop and stare. You look absolutely adorable as always. I truly love how you dare to combine colours the way you do. I'm more of a "matcher", so I really get inspired by you. :)

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Sanne. This outfit did garner some looks for sure - and plenty of really lovely compliments. I adore matching, too, and really like to repeat hues in my outfits to keep them a great over all sense of cohesiveness. It's a technique I put to work in almost every look I wear, come to think of it.

      Oodles of hugs & happy weekend,
      ♥ Jessica

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  40. I love your hat, but man oh man, that dress is to die for!! Perfect!

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    1. *Blush!* Thank you very much, sweet Denise! I think I'm getting bolder as I grow older regarding wearing femme fatale worthy fashions like these, as I find them calling to me more and more with each passing year.

      Tons of hugs!
      ♥ Jessica

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  41. Very glamourous indeed dear Jessica! I love that your gloves match your wonderful hat. What a beauty of a hat! I love the embroidery detail on this hat. I can see lots of wonderful possibilities. You look like you should be going for a wonderful night on the town:) Grand outfit dear Jessica, red is a wonderful color for you.

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    1. The ribbon and embroidery floss detailing on this hat is so gorgeous, I completely agree. It sets this lovely little topper apart from any others I currently own and helps create an instant colour palette to pull from when styling the rest of my outfit.

      Aww, thank you! I didn't have a night out on the today that day, but I did have an afternoon in Oliver and that's every bit as enjoyable for me. :)

      Big hugs & oodles thanks for your splendidly nice comment,
      ♥ Jessica

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  42. Golly, that hat is pretty. Millinery is now being added to the (way too long) list of skills I'd like to one day acquire. .

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  43. You're looking very Femme Fatale in that va-va-voom wiggle dress! Your figure is sensational.
    What an amazingly unique hat. It goes so beautifully with those gloves and suits you to a tee!

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    1. Those are some seriously awesome compliments, sweet Vanessa, thank you very much across the board!!! Sometimes it is a nice change of pace to let my inner vixen out in curve hugging ensembles like this.

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  44. That is the most amazing hat- what a special thing to get it made just for you too!

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  45. Swit-swoo!! To coin some vintage slang befitting such a stunning dress, you are ritzy, a sheba, the cat's meow!

    What a clever milliner Alison is, it's such a super hat, and I love the way you've styled the yellow with the red and green - I think I've told you before that I love you dressed in these bright, punchy colours.
    The lines of that dress are gorgeous, and what a lovely little brooch. I'm obsessed with bows myself!

    I hope that you got some admiring looks from passers-by, do you often get people asking to take your picture?

    P xx

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    1. You're all kinds of fabulously sweet, Porecelina honey, thank you very much! I especially love that you turned to vintage slang to describe things here. I love that this outfit elicited that reaction in you.

      On a day-to-day basis, I don't get too many requests for photos (Canadians are, by and large, a pretty reserved bunch and asking for a photo is a bold, somewhat invasive move to some), but at events like our town's annual classic car show, and once in a while at other places, I do. It's always very flattering and I'm happy to smile for their lenses. Have you encountered this request often yourself?

      ♥ Jessica

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  46. Two thumbs up over here! Fantastic hat! Running over to the site right now to check it out and that red dress is absolutely stunning on you. You should wear nothing but red all the time :)

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    1. Thank you very much!!! I practically do in the winter - there's something so warming and invigorating about sporting shades of ruby, crimson and strawberry to help counterbalance the freezing chill of a Canadian winter. It stays in heavy rotation the whole year through after that as well and is one of my favourite colours for sure.

      Have a marvelous weekend, dear gal!
      ♥ Jessica

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  47. Ok, so as Always you present an impeccable ensamble! I love, love, love that you chose to showcase your new hat with such a colourful palette. The dress fits like a glove and it looks so glamorous paired with the fur stole. And that mustard coloured hat is just perfect to top it of! How lovely that she designed it uniquely for you, I will definitely check out her shop and maybe I can find something just as pretty!

    XO,

    Simona

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  48. Such a glamorous outfit, you look fantastic. The shape of the dress very much suits you. Your hat is just so pretty, what a talented maker.

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  49. It doesn't get any better than this! Plus you're a fellow BColumbian. I found you at Suzanne Carillo's blog. Fantastic tilt hat.

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  50. Such a pretty hat! You look so glam Jessica x

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  51. This is one heck of an outfit, Jessica! With a figure like yours, you should have more dresses like this red one in your closet--- it's incredible! I love how your gorgeous hat ties the whole outfit together. Mustard yellow is one of my favorite colors and it looks so fabulous on you (as does the red, is there anything you can't wear?!)

    Thanks for braving the cold to bring us these amazing photographs!

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  52. You look ridiculously glamorous in this post! I love the way you always mix lots of different colours and make it work perfectly. Absolutely gorgeous. xxx

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    1. That is a thoroughly awesome compliment, thank you very much, sweet Catherine.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  53. Don't you look glamorous! The hat is so cute and I love the way you're wearing it. Very dedicated of you to freeze and shiver through this photoshoot!

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  54. You always put together the most beautiful outfits, in such imaginative color combinations, that always look like they were absolutely meant to go together! It's a real talent you have.

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Rochelle. Colour partnering and attention to detail are two immensely important elements of my own personal fashion sense, so it truly means a lot when others pick up on the fact that I intentionally focus on such things. Your comment made my night, thank you again!

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  55. Ow ow!!! You are lookin' like one hot mama! The dress, the fur, the hat, everything, it's all so glamorous I can't take my eyes off the screen! I love it! The colors are so vibrant, the shape of the dress so va-va-voom; you're rockin' it!

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    1. *Blush!* You're so fabulously sweet, honey, thank you very much for the seriously awesome compliments! They brought a huge smile to my face and have reaffirmed what I was thinking regarding that perhaps I should add a few more wiggle dresses like this to my wardrobe.

      Big hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  56. You are so stunningly beautiful in this ensemble!! I wish I had all the creativity in putting all those wonderful colors together. I don't have an exuberant amount of vibrant colored accessories or even vintage clothing for that matter. But I definitely take a lot of my vintsperation from you and your blog.

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    1. *Blush* Thank you very, very much. That is tremendously lovely compliment.

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

      *PS* Vintsperation is one of my favourite words - it deserves much more play in the vintage word, especially since we so often garner it from one another.

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  57. I am in love with this hat, and I love red and mustard together.
    You're perfect!

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