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New Regulations for Fascinators in the Royal Enclosure at Ascot

2012-01-20T16:02:00.000Z

The officials at Ascot have slightly changed the regulations as to the wearing of hats and fascinators in the Royal Enclosure. They are trying to keep the occasion as formal as possible and with that introduced some new rules which state that fascinators or headpieces which they like to call them have to have a base of at least 4" or 10cm in diameter. At Prettycool we have many fascinators that will fit these requirements and will be adding many new designs on the build up to Ascot and the many other race meetings which we know people love to wear fascinators to.

We know our customers will continue to wear fascinators to Ascot aswell as many other occasions. Kate Middleton has championed fascinators ever since we first saw her and we are sure she will continue to wear fascinators for a long time yet. Why wouldn't she, she looks stunning!

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Kids Animal Hat Scarf & Gloves Back In Stock

2011-12-13T12:28:00.000Z

Don't miss the must have for this Christmas with our kids fun all in one animal hats with attached scarf and mittens. These come in 12 different styles, including a dog hat, panda hat, penguin hat, reindeer hat, wolf all in one hat scarf and gloves, kids all in one scarf, hat and gloves are so cute and the kids love wearing them and they keep them warm.

Secret Santa Gifts for under £10

2011-12-10T09:30:00.000Z

A great selection of secret santa gifts for under £10, gift boxed jewellery sets, lovely quality. If you buy three sets from our gift section you will get free postage aswell. If you buy any items totalling over £20 you will receive free postage.

We have a great selection of ladies scarves, another lovely gift idea and with our gift box option for these they make a lovely presented gift without any hassle for you.

Christmas Party Fashion Jewellery - Great Gifts for Christmas

2011-11-15T14:55:00.000Z

We have some great new pieces of fashion jewellery to really jazz up your outfit for that office party or all those other Christmas parties this year. We know you will love our range of fashion necklaces, fashion brooches, fashion bracelets, fashion rings and fashion earrings. Fashion jewellery is always fun and can really change an outfit from something quite plain to a really expensive designer look outfit. With our free delivery if you spend over £18 have fun shopping with Prettycool.

Kids Animal Hats - Great Gifts for Christmas

2011-11-14T16:15:00.000Z

We have added even more amazing kids animal hats and novelty hats to our Prettycool Kids category. These would make a great gift this Christmas as the kids modelling these spent the rest of the day wearing these pretending to be all the different animals, we couldn't get them off them. Not only do they look great and are great fun but they keep their ears and heads warm as toast.

Keep Your Kids Warm and Looking Really Cute with our Fun Animal Hats

2011-11-13T00:54:00.000Z

Our Prettycool Kids category is looking very cute and cuddly at the moment with some amazing kids animal hats. We have faux fur all in one hat, scarf and gloves in lots of different animal designs aswell as trapper style fur animal hats. These are all one size and fit a wide range of kids. The kids wearing these hats in the images are 5 years old but our 14 year can wear them aswell. What a great gift for Christmas for your children or your grandchildren or anyones children. The kids in the photographs had such fun wearing these hats and couldn't wait to get them on. If you have a child who refuses to wear hat this winter try one of these they are sure to work.

New Fascinators In Stock Now!

2011-11-07T23:47:00.000Z

With fascinator season seeming to carry on right through the winter why not take a look at some of our beautiful new designs. Ideal fascinators for weddings aswell as evening occasions, garden parties, race meetings, and as some of our customers have used them for OBE presentations at Buckingham Palace.

Gift Boxed Ladies Scarves - Christmas Gift Ideas

2011-11-02T14:54:00.000Z

We have just introduced some beautiful new ladies scarves and given you a great option to have them gift boxed. A great Christmas gift idea without any of the gift wrapping hassle. Why not let us take care of it. The scarf will come wrapped in beautiful gold tissue paper and placed in a gold card box and tied with a lovely gold design wired organza ribbon.

Autumn Fascinators

2011-11-01T13:51:00.000Z

Fascinators have been such a big hit this year and as always Prettycool Fascinators are in stock for the Autmn & Winter. Plenty of colours and designs for all budgets, we can offer you next day delivery and free 1st class delivery over £18.00.

Dealing With Stylish Fashion Jewellery

2011-10-23T22:57:00.000+01:00

Most of the jewellery you see around are mostly made from different materials. These are things like plastic beads, glass, ceramics, silver, alloys, clay and metal. Fashion jewellery is made from designs like butterflies, hearts and flowers and is also available in many different styles and design.
There are so many online jewellery shops these days. Most of them sell different jewellery designs that have very appealing colours with many different styles. A lot of people have embraced the use of them to enhance their everyday looks and celebrities have also not been left behind in this trend.
Business people have understood that the only way they can be able to reach a lot of masses is by having an online shop that displays the products they deal with. This is no different with jewellery. Since most young people spend most of their time using the Internet, they are their main customers purchasing hand made accessories especially those one that have chunky beads.
It is very hard for a lot of people to personally go shopping these days because of their hectic schedules. This however is not a major problem because you can do this online and still maintain a stylish and new look everyday. If you do not want to be left behind, ensure you catch up with the television shows that highlight the new different designs and where you can get them.
If a movie or TV star is sporting a new trend a lot of her fans will follow it especially teenagers. This is the reason behind classic jewellery making a huge comeback and having a lot of people wearing them. A simple material like glass is now being made to produce products that have an legends style with a twinkling diamante finish.
Imagine having gone into a jewellery shop to purchase a new accessory only to find it broken or not working well. This can be very disappointing considering that you will have wasted your hard earned money. To avoid this from happening, ensure that you check carefully what you re buying so that you can be assured it is something that will last longer.
It is therefore advisable to stick to one jeweler that you know and trust with his products. It does not matter if you are purchasing earrings, necklaces or bracelets whatever it is, it should be long lasting. It is very important to do this so that you can void wasting your money all the time. The two most bought accessories are earrings and necklaces.
You will never go wrong with deciding to purchase for that special woman in your life jewelry. This is because they treasure them a lot and know how important it is to them when they are enhancing the look that they are donning. Simple accessories like earrings, bracelets and necklace can change a simple look into something elegant.
Therefore before purchasing fashion jewellery, ensure you know what is new in the market and what will work well with you. Not everything is suitable for everyone. Once you find what works well with you, go for that and try to be as creative as you possible can. To know more about where you can find new jewellery designs keep checking in the online shops, fashion magazines and in the television fashion shows.

Fascinators Versus Hats

2011-10-22T09:10:00.000+01:00

Stylish & Practical Benefits Of Wearing A Fascinator

If you are looking for the perfect head piece to wear for an upcoming special event, then why not wear a fascinator for a change. The must read fascinators versus hats guide discussed in full details below.
Fascinators are stylish hair ornaments that are mainly attached to the hair in lieu of a hat. Part garment, part ornament that widely varies in design, this stylish head accessory is popularly worn by many female icons today including young fashion enthusiasts in different social gatherings and on wedding occasions. Depending on its design, a fascinator can also be worn as a standalone accessory without the need of a hat. In fact, many fashion minded ladies are very fond of wearing them during summer season because it is practically light on the head, very cool to wear, and easy to carry.
If you talk about practical advantages, then this frivolous headpiece definitely offers a lot when it comes to realistic benefits. Mostly designed to be smaller than a hat, fascinator is excellent in complimenting a person with a shorter frame. It is also an excellent hair statement that can be used to compliment your outfit. Some of its other benefits also include:
It is a headpiece perfect during wedding occasion. If you are still looking for a headpiece that can best compliment your formal wedding attire, then wearing this fascinating hair ornament is the perfect answer to that. They can be found in different designs, styles, as well as colors to suit your fashion preference. You can also easily attach them to your hair by simply slipping a comb or a simple clip. Wearing a headband is also a good idea; just make sure to choose a headband that does not overpower your hairpiece.
It is a creative way to give your hat a new unique look. Give your old, new, and your not so new hats a fresh new look by adding colorful accents to its design. By using a fascinator, you can instantly give your collection of hats a fresh new look by adding a fascinating twist to it. A plain white hat for example can be used in different occasions by simply changing the position or the design of the fascinator. By changing its color and position, you give your hat a fresh unique appearance And best of all, many people will not able to guess that you are still wearing the same hat. It is a really neat trick that can be both fun and fashionable minus the big cost.
Add details to your hair. Wearing a fascinator can not only bring out the beauty in your attire, but it can also help spare you from all the hair makeups that needs to be done. No more time consuming hair styling, by using this hair ornament, you can just simply choose between a curly, straight, or even a wavy hair style and then use a fascinator to add a bold statement to it.
It is a hair statement that will not cost you more. Another great thing to note about this hair ornament is it is very affordable to purchase. Most fascinators are generally premade, but it can also be bought in kits where you can freely customize its style according to your preference.
Fascinators versus hats may sound confusing at first, but choosing does not really necessary have to be daunting a task. Wearing a hat is the contemporary norm; but if you are looking for a fashionable alternative guaranteed to bring out the best in you, then a fascinator can give you exactly that.

Fascinators VS Hats - interested? Which one of the would you choose? There are many pros and cons to learn about.

Christmas Gifts - Vintage Style Brooches

2011-10-18T17:26:00.002+01:00

We know what a nightmare finding gifts for Christmas can be so why browse our brooches category on our website, we have some beautiful vintage style brooches at amazing prices. These with a gift box would make a lovely table present or small gift for someone. These lovely brooches come in a vintage silver colour with coloured crystals or a vintage gold colour also with coloured crystals.

Lets Party Masquerade - Venetian Masks

2011-10-18T17:00:00.000+01:00

With the party season on its way why not take a look at our range of masquerade masks. Our venetian masks come in all different designs with glitter, sequins and a lace covered mask. Some of our masquerade masks have feathers to decorate them and they all have a ribbon fastening.

Scarves & Snoods - Winters Upon Us

2011-10-12T23:47:00.000+01:00

With winter knocking on the door we have just added some beautiful new scarves and snoods to our website. A lovely mix of cotton and knitted scarves and snoods. We have lovely animal print scarves in grey and pink, the must have look for this season. Along with these why not take a look at our colourful Doctor Who striped scarves.

Get Ready for Party Season! - Masquerade Masks

2011-10-12T19:08:00.000+01:00

Don't leave it to the last minute, we have just added some great masquerade masks at amazing prices. We have sequin masquerade masks, glitter masquerade masks and black lace masquerade masks.

Asiana Wedding Fashion Shoot

2011-09-02T09:24:00.003+01:00

We sent some of our exclusive prettycool fascinators to Asiana wedding magazine and have been featured in their autumn 2011 edition and once again they look fantastic! Asiana have been using our fascinators and fashion jewellery for photo shoots for the last year and I'm sure this will continue. We have also had a feature in the "New" magazine which featured colourfull ethnic jewellery and once again some fab photo's which I will publish later!

Fascinators in Amazing Range of Colours

2011-06-26T08:39:00.000+01:00

If you are going to a wedding this season or lucky enough to have a day at the races don't forget your fascinators. We have the most beautiful fascinators or headpieces whichever you decide to call them. we have traditional fascinators with clips and combs aswell as lovely hat fascinators fitted to hairbands. Our fascinators in a large range of colours, including pink, red, purple, nude, brown, black, blue with a large range still in stock and ready for dispatch.

This fascinator in a very popular aqua blue is a must and it really is the most beautiful colour and design. You can have as in this image aswell as with a very fashionable birdcage veil.

Navy Blue Fascinator - New Stock Arrived

2011-06-25T08:33:00.001+01:00

Our very popular navy blue metal hairband fascinator is now back in stock. This is slightly different with a much better sparkling embellishment in the centre of the flower.

New Fascinators in Big Range of Colours

2011-06-23T16:11:00.000+01:00

We have just received our new delivery of amazing fascinators including the return of our popular cobalt blue fascinator with birdcage veil. This fascinator does now come in fuchsia pink, purple, black, aqua blue and dusky pink. These fascinators have been very successful and are made for Prettycool so you shouldn't see them in the high street.

New Fascinators - Arriving Soon

2011-06-03T07:37:00.001+01:00

With fascinator season in full swing now we have just put a lot of our fascinators back in stock and added lots of new designs aswell as having some gorgeous new colours of our very own fascinators arriving soon. Fascinators ideal for weddings, fascinators for Ascot as well as fascinators suitable for evening occasions.

The Royal Wedding - Fascinators Defy the Snobbery

2011-04-30T09:19:00.000+01:00

Wow, what a beautiful wedding, Kate looked stunning and so did many of their guests. An article in the Telegraph commens on the "Death of the Fascinator", I don't think so, they were there at the wedding worn by many guests including the royals.

Ok, this isn't one of the royals wearing our fascinators but they should have worn one of ours, this is our daughter wearing this obviously her invite was lost in the post as she looks every bit as good as those at the wedding. Perhaps Kate will choose one of ours for her next engagement.

What snobbery is involved with the wearing of fascinators by those who deem to be experts on what is tasteful and what is not. Surely if the royals and top celebrities are wearing fascinators how can they not be tasteful. The telegraph changes the description of the fascinators to suit themselves. When the so called hat resembles a fascinator they call it a headpiece, especially when worn by one of the royals. How convenient for them to change the term when it suits them.

Victoria Beckham and Tara Palmer-Tomkinson showing how amazing fascinators look in this amazing contemporary way.

The fascinator is alive and kicking and will definitely be strong this season for Ascot and many other wedding and social occasions.

Beautiful Wedding Fascinators

2011-04-16T19:14:00.000+01:00

With wedding season upon us why not take a look at our brand new wedding fascinators that we have added to our lovely collection wedding hair accessories. The two different fascinators have a double rose detail in a cream/ivory colour with feathers all fitted onto a hairband. One of the fascinators has a birdcage veil aswell which is so pretty. Ideal for a bride who really doesn't want to wear a full veil.

Cobalt Blue Fascinators - Don't Miss Out on the Look

2011-04-16T07:05:00.000+01:00

We have just added some stunning cobalt blue fascinators. These fascinators have a sinamy base pill box hat with a pretty flower and feathers with a stunning birdcage veil. It is fitted to a hairband which is very comfortable and secure. Should you not want the birdcage veil it can easily be removed. Not only have we got this gorgeous new fascinator but we have the matching oversized cobalt blue clutch bag to go with it. No worrying about matching the bag we have done it for you. You can buy them separately or to save a little money together as a fascinator & bag set for £34.99.

Fascinators Begin To Find New Popularity

2011-03-28T22:28:00.001+01:00

All future brides and wedding guests across the world are talking about is Kate Middleton. Marrying a prince is what many women dream of. As a style icon she is also revered. In fashion pages of magazines worldwide photos of the young woman have featured. In many of these photos she has been sporting fascinators. Because Kate Middleton loves to wear them it has been suggested that she would love to see guests at her wedding wearing them too.

Wedding fashion is a growing section of the fashion world. The amount of money that people spend on weddings has increased. Everyone who attends wants to look their best too. Kate Middleton has worn fascinators at friend's weddings and this has sparked a new interest in this interesting item. Many women who attend formal occasions prefer fascinators to a full hat.

A fascinator is often made of flowers or feathers and frequently feature beads. They are made by hat makers who are also known as milliners. They are often fragile and creations of great beauty. It is sometimes known as a cocktail hat. Some people prefer to wear examples which are larger and closer to hats in size. The dress code at some events has stated that if they are to be worn they must be of a particular size.

At sporting events such as Royal Ascot and the Melbourne Cup many women in attendance will wear one. This is usually placed high on the back or side of their head. The trend for these delicate creations emerged in the eighteenth century when women started to dress their hair in higher styles. These styles were frequently elaborate and could not be seen if a full hat was worn. This made them popular with women from high society, but nowadays all types of women wear them.

Rather than detracting from the hairstyle they drew attention to it. They were treated as part of the hairstyle itself and were designed with this purpose in mind. They would be a talking point at parties and formal receptions. Ribbons were a very popular part of the arrangement in the past.

Since then they have come in and out of fashion over time. During the nineteenth century they were less popular, but regained some ground in the twentieth. The lightweight aspect of them has also made them popular with women who feel encumbered by a large hat.

Today the variety of fascinators has never been so great. There are designs to suit most budgets and tastes. They are treated as a statement piece. Something to complete an outfit for a special event. Some people love their delicacy and craft so much they choose to collect them. Examples which are made up of expensive components can sell for large amounts of money.

From the formal, to the classical to the fun and funky there has never been so much choice in the world of fascinators. These interesting and delicate items can add interest to an outfit. Most weddings will feature someone who is wearing one.

The type of headpiece worn in previous decades known as a cocktail headpiece is returning with a vengeance in the style called designer fascinators. Women guests at the upcoming British royal wedding are likely to wear frothy and attractive wedding fascinators

Vintage Fascinators For Weddings

2011-02-15T15:14:00.000Z

Why not complete your vintage style outfit with one of our new vintage style fascinators by Beth Morgan. Our beautifully made vintage style fascinators are made with crin, a natural material made with horses hair used for many years by milliners. Our fascinators accessorise beautifully all of those beautiful chiffon blouses and dress in the high street, along with the very trendy vintage look for this season.

There is limited stock of these so be quick before they go.