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Dressing like Barbie with clothes I already have in my wardrobe. Accessorize with hats and barbie themed earrings, shoes and bags. → Shop my look ← For international non-UK orders please email hats@byilona.co.uk Velvet Bow Clips: https://www.byilona.co.uk/product/velvet-bow-hair-clip/ Bumper Beret: https://www.byilona.co.uk/product/bumper_beret/ Victory Visor: https://www.byilona.co.uk/product/victory-visor/ Classic Face Veil: https://www.byilona.co.uk/product/classic-face-veil/ Pretty Pleat Pillbox: https://www.byilona.co.uk/product/pretty-pleat-pillbox/ Draped Delight: https://www.byilona.co.uk/product/draped-delight/ → Make my gingham dress ← https://ilona.me.uk/housedress-mccalls-1948-7354-6618-5411/

Purchase Victory Visor ready-to-wear here: https://www.byilona.co.uk/product/victory-visor/ For buyer enquiries outside of the UK please email me directly: hats@byilona.co.uk With Wimbledon Season under way, tennis core is IN! Who says sports gear has to be boring? Make a sporty visor by weaving gold mylar and swiss starbright braid.

Who wore what and how Royal Ascot 2023. There were some stunning hats on display, and some… well… not so good. Find out why Princess Catherine’s stunning red outfit works so well, what Princess Beatrice got wrong this time, and the importance of outfit repeats featuring Princess Anne. Find out how to wear the perfect hat to match your outfit with London Milliner Ilona Ames.

Sinamay can be blocked on anything! So Lets put this to the test and try it on a banana. I will also go through making patterned sinamay button bases featuring pleats, chevrons and herringbones.