Nicola Jane Millinery

Today we introduce Nicola Jane Millinery. Nicola Jane Sykes is 30 and was born and raised in Oldham, Manchester. She originally qualified as a chef however for a couple of years now has taken her eye and talent towards millinery, which she absolutely loves!

"Making headpieces is so rewarding and because I sew everything by hand my range is very couture and extremely bespoke.

I have just started trading under Nicola Jane Millinery, I work on my own and from home, I also have a workroom at Parkin Fabrics in Oldham who provides  my high quality sinamay and other materials to make my headpieces.

I have a wonderful selection of wooden hat blocks to create some amazing creations!"

You can contact Nicola via email, through her Facebook page where you can see more of her designs, and follow her on Twitter.

Peacock Inspired Mood Board

Peacocks are spectacular show-offs and to see one with its tail feathers fully fanned out and the iridescent blues and greens glinting in the sunlight is breathtaking. I'm a lover of strong colours and couldn't resist putting together this mood board after seeing the simply gorgeous Peacock wedding dress on Archibald Photography's blog back in March.

Peacock Wedding Dress by Lindsay Fleming Couture Photography by Archibald Photography

Hat by Esemee Fascinators  Photography by John Farrar

Bedroom at Peacock Pavilions (where else?!)

Invitation by Lil'Guy Stationery

Bouquet by Sarah's Flowers

Cupcake Tower by Blue Door Bakery

Shoes by Jimmy Choo

Bridesmaid Dress by My Evening Dress

Jewellery by Julieann Beads

Esemee Designs Update

Well, happy Valentine's Day everyone! On January 31st we featured Esemee Designs.  Suzanne Marie promised to forward the photos for her Chocy and Sweetie Hats, and here they are.  So, if you've forgotten to get something special for her today or you're going to the races soon why not really create a stir with one of these?

Chocs by Perfectly Tempered, Photo SV Photo

Sweets by Bahumbug, photo SV Photo

Guest Post from Esemee Designs

This week Mrs. LG is pleased to introduce Suzanne Marie Edgar.  Here Suzanne tells us a bit about herself and her business....

Esemee Fascinators is a new entrepreneur in Blackpool Lancashire United Kingdom.  I have graced the fashion industry for one year and my designs have caught the eye of photographers at the Dubai & Ascot races. 

Whats new for 2011?  My collection is innovative and quite different to previous collections, with vintage bold coloured fabrics finishing off the decoration to create vintage luxe fascinators, hats and pillbox hats. My hats are a twist on the original designs with new brims and crowns creating a new look to the collection. For the glamour-pusses we have chic, sequinned designs that are a glistening addition to the collection. Available in an array of designs and shapes we feel that this new direction is really going to catch a lot of attention, my theory is brighter colours and more sparkle the better. Our pieces are like pieces of art. 

The most popular fascinator for the bride is the "Katie "collection a stunning 50s pillarbox fascinator which sits slightly over the brow to give that mysterious look and the most popular colour last season was our bright sapphire blue collection which was covered with masses of diamantes on the veil.

Indian Peacock

Mrs LGs nephew is getting married next year and she has her eye on the Indian Peacock, which will no doubt mean a new dress to go with it!

Top Hat

Esemee has worked with famous burlesque artists in America who are Dita Von Teese's friends such as Ava Garter, Sabina Kelley & Angie Pontani where they have modelled my collection exclusively. 

Esemee has designed the poppy hat which was sold for auction and all proceeds went to The British Legion, we also have started making novelty hat such as a hat made from sweets and chocolates.

Esemee also can despatch internationally.

Please visit Suzanne Marie's website www.esemeefascinators.com for more information and to view the collections.  You can also follow her on Twitter @EsemeeDesigns.

There will be an update here in the coming weeks as Suzanne Marie has promised to send us the images of her chocolate and sweet hats when they are ready ..........