Happy Mother’s Day
Hello everyone!! As a homeschooling mother of four, I find this picture particularly hilarious! Three of my four children are boys and this is how I spend a great majority of my time! Mother’s day is so special, for mothers young and old. Whether they are currently in the trenches or fondly remembering days gone by. Consider giving the dear mother in your life an Olive and Jane creation, to add extra beauty to her day! We also offer Olive and Jane gift certificates ~ information available here.
~Katie for Olive and Jane
To My Mother
You too, my mother, read my rhymes
For love of unforgotten times,
And you may chance to hear once more
The little feet along the floor.
~Robert Louis Stevenson
Come see Peppermint Twist in the shop and our other hats for your spring engagements! We are taking rush orders for the Derby until Friday April 27th. There will be no rush fee for these orders!! Add a hat or fascinator to your wardrobe and enjoy the extra sparkle it can bring!
~Olive and Jane
“To the strains of ‘My Old Kentucky Home’, Kentuckians gave vent their delight…”
The Louisville Courier-Journal May 8, 1921
The Kentucky Derby will take place this year on the 5th of May. Here is a photo, from the New York Racing Association, of the horse we hope wins the glory ~ Hansen. Yes, it is mainly because he’s magnificently gorgeous!!! {Hopefully they won’t try to die his beautiful tail any bizarre colors this time! If you don’t know what I’m talking about, google it!} So, which horse will you be cheering on past the Twin Spires of Churchill Downs?
P.S. Don’t forget, hats are almost as important as the horses on Derby day!! {Hint, hint} 
~ Olive and Jane
The finding and buying of beautiful clothes is a past time most women cherish! We love finding shops that offer not only beautiful clothes but a beautiful experience. Ruche is just one of those companies. This online boutique carries the most beautiful vintage inspired clothing and now has their own bridal line. Take a peek at their lookbooks and savor the beauty!
Shop Ruche! http://shopruche.com/
http://shopruche.com/gardenia-dress.html
http://shopruche.com/audrey.html
~Olive and Jane
The time of year is coming round again for that magical horse racing day, the Kentucky Derby. Here is just one example of an Olive and Jane possibility for your Derby party!
Rose Gelato from our Soiree “Strawberries and Cream” collection.
http://www.oliveandjane.com/collections/soiree/strawberries-and-cream/rose-gelato
Happy Hatting!
~Olive and Jane
Olive and Jane Millinery is comprised of major movie buffs. We love immersing ourselves in a story, especially stories of beautiful ladies and their misadventures! “The Women” is just one of those movies. We’re not talking about the more recent attempt {of which we will remain silent}! This is the 1939 version starring Joan Crawford, Rosalind Russell, Norma Shearer, Paulette Goddard, and Joan Fontaine. If you don’t know these ladies’ names you are missing out on greatness! “The Women” is all about just that ~ women and, of course, their man troubles. The fascinating thing about this movie is that you never see the men. They are talked of and talked to, but never show their interesting faces. Pranks, snafus and female mania abound. As far as we are concerned though, the best part of the movie is the hats!!! They are absolutely perfect specimens of 1930′s fashion. Tall and pointed. Small and sassy. They are pure fun! There just may be some pieces inspired by “The Women” in our fall collection! The next time you are looking for a Friday night flick, let this be your choice. Check back in with us and let us know which of the women and their hats was your favorite!!
~Olive and Jane
Our first “Friday Fashions” blog is dedicated to the current reigning queen of fashion ~ The Duchess of Cambridge! Kate!! Her name has become a byword that when mentioned sends dresses, shoes, and coats flying off retail shelves. It is estimated that the “Kate Effect”, as writers in the U.K. have named it, will bring in more revenue for the British economy than the Olympics in London this summer. Wow! The reason we love her taste is she combines the beauty of modern design with a definite vintage flair. Her clothes are conservative enough for the average woman to, in our own common way, emulate {and not feel like you’ve just stepped out of some strange experience through the Looking Glass}! Of course, the main reason Olive and Jane Millinery loves Kate’s style… the hats! Oh, her hats!! She has breathed new life into the art of millinery and reminded the world just how beautiful these extra additions to a woman’s wardrobe can be. Check out the exquisite Emilia Wickstead coat dress and Lock and Co. hat she wore for St. Patrick’s Day. We are definitely green as a shamrock with envy! So, long reign the Duchess and her magnificent collection of chapeaus!
~Olive and Jane
Here on the Olive and Jane blog we plan to take a little time each week to highlight a certain aspect of our Atelier. This week we want to share with you about our Bespoke services. This is a really fun part of our business in which you can contact us and tell us about a certain outfit or certain occasion and we make you an amazing hat to go along with it! We love doing this. It’s very exciting to see your individual tastes and design something just for you! Our “protocol”, if you will, is to come up with 3 designs at 3 different price points and submit them for your approval. You would usually tell us to tweek this or that and then we’re off and running. The process takes from 4 to 6 weeks for you to be holding the item in your hands, so keep this in mind when considering having a piece made. Our adult bespoke orders start at $49.00 and our children’s bespoke orders start at $29.00.
If you have a special occasion this spring or summer season please have a look at our regular collection but also keep in mind our Bespoke services. In celebration of Easter we are offering a shorter turn around for bespoke pieces and any orders received by Monday March 26th will be shipped out in time for Easter. Any Bespoke orders received after March 26th will not be able to be shipped in time for Easter.
Let’s explore the “bespoke” possibilities together!
~Olive and Jane
A very special P.S. ~ We wanted to be sure to mention that the “Strawberries and Cream” lookbook features the most adorable bow ties for men and little boys. They are made by Spare Time Artisan from Liberty of London fabric. The designer is a very talented mother of four!! We love these bow ties, they are so beautiful! If you have a special man or little boy in your life, consider getting him a very stylish accent for Easter!! Check out Spare Time Artisan on Etsy.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/SpareTimeArtisan
Attention all hat lovers, the Olive and Jane spring/summer 2012 collection is in the shop! Please come on in and have a look at “Strawberries and Cream”. Also, please take a moment and browse the new lookbook. We are very excited to be adding a few little girl items this spring. “Strawberries and Cream” is about as cheerful and sweet as the young children we feature. It was a joy to put together! In celebration of our new collection we are having another hat giveaway. We are teaming up with our friend Muthering Heights and she is very graciously hosting the giveaway on her site. So, after you have look at the store, pop on over to http://www.mutheringheights.com/ to enter your name! Follow us on twitter and you get to enter your name again on her site! If you tweet about us, we would love for you to use #olivejanespring.
So ladies, here’s to this season’s beautiful Easter bonnets, with all the frills upon them!
Cheers!
~Olive and Jane
