Be sure to take advantage of the savings–up to 40% off! We must make room for our spring-summer hats which will be arriving in the next two to three weeks.
40% off felt hats by Diva, Betmar, Mayser and more. Casual hats are discounted 40% while supplies last.
And, Lillie & Cohoe (those wonderful hats made in Canada with ear covers) are 30% off, in-stock items only!
Dress hats for special occasions.
This is a perfect time of the year to wear a fascinator or cocktail hat to any of your holiday parties. With feathers now all the rage, they can be the focal point of your hat, or they can be the hat itself! We specialize in custom-made fascinators, head pieces, and hairclips. You can also use a fascinator as a focal point to your overall look. Enjoy the holidays!
The T-3 cotton duck Tilley hat is perfect for outdoor excursions. Made with a firm canvas sailcloth material, its medium brim snaps up on both sides. Embark on windy sailing trips without any worries–the handy adjustable wind cord will hold it on from behind your head and under your chin. A foam lining built into the crown allows your hat to float in the event that it goes overboard. Stash your money in the secret inner pocket. A perfect hat for everyone for any outdoor activity. Use it all over Maine and take it around the world.
The Sunday Afternoons Sun Tripper cap is a great athletic style, made with breathable nylon water-resistant sun fabric certified to UPF 50+. Sport this unisex hat while playing water polo or baseball, or while fishing off the dock. Pair it with a swimsuit and shorts for a casual summer look. Utilize its folding brim to minimize its size to fit neatly into your pocket.
Children’s sun hats are located here.
Beautiful locations in Maine for your dream wedding.
Imagine strolling down the beach aisle with nothing but soft warm sand, ocean waters, and blue skies in front of you…
It’s summertime in Maine and a perfect time to host a wedding on a coastal beach or island. We have an array of gorgeous beaches that provide an idyllic atmosphere for your perfect wedding!
Outdoor ceremonies demand that guests wear big-brimmed hats!
Beach Wedding Hat and Cool Breeze Hat
Real Maine Weddings Magazine is a great resource for helpful hints and tips on making your special day spectacular!
Tell us about your special Maine wedding.
A bill for national recognition of Father’s Day was introduced in Congress in 1913. In 1924 US President Calvin Coolidge recommended that the day be observed by the nation, but stopped short of issuing a national proclamation. Two earlier attempts to formally recognize the holiday were defeated by Congress.
In 1957 Maine Senator Margaret Chase Smith wrote a proposal accusing Congress of ignoring fathers for 40 years while honoring mothers, thus “singling out just one of our two parents”. In 1966 President Lyndon B. Johnson issued the first presidential proclamation honoring fathers, designating the third Sunday in June as Father’s Day. Six years later, the day was made a permanent national holiday when President Richard Nixon signed it into law in 1972. This Father’s Day marks the 39th anniversary of the first official Father’s Day in the United States!
The hottest look in a stingy brim fedora by Bailey Hats. It’s a breezy straw fedora in a self-fabric band and a classic teardrop crown.
Felt fedora by Christine A. Moore Millinery
Stingy Brim Fedora by Makins Hats
What a great style! The fedora hat style is returning for both men and women. Women are wearing the fedora hat for its classic good looks. We borrowed the style from men, so I suppose that is why the fedora hat looks great with a business suit. When women wear the fedora, there is a certain magic it creates, maybe its the dip of the brim that highlights the eyes, or maybe the traditional feather on the side adding a flash of color. Find your own magic fedora here Fedora Hats for Women. Don’t be shy — take a look at the Mens Fedora Hats too.
Beware: you will get attention!
With a new chill in the air, it is nearing time to don your favorite winter topper. If your current hat is looking a bit shabby, you might want to start looking for a new chapeau, and at Queen of Hats we have our shop nearly outfitted for the fall-winter season. Our Lillie & Cohoe line is here! Be sure to check out the new styles, updated looks and colors in your favorite cloche and cap styles. Their beautiful fabrics, styles and useful ear covers are still one of the highlights of our fall-winter line.
Stay tuned, we will talk further about more fall-winter hats.
Dorinda
“Victoriana Magazine has returned as a new daily blog magazine for Victorian style living, featuring fashion and accessories, house remodeling and home decor, entertaining and holidays, food and recipes, history and lifestyles, and much more.”
If you enjoy all things Victorian, please visit them at www.victorianamagazine.com, and sign up for a FREE online journey into the Victorian era. Be sure to check out the Fashion section featuring ladies dresses and hats from the 1800’s.
Many of the styles arriving in our store for the spring-summer season are here, or on their way, and very reminiscent of the Victorian era. Check them out here. Notice also the small hats for evening wear which we show as our fascinators and cocktail hats. Enjoy!
Dorinda
Saw some great items for spring-summer 2010 at the New York Accessories Show. As I write this post, it is 6 degrees in Portland, Maine, and just thinking about the spring and summer ahead gives me some warmth!
The colors for the new season are vibrant in reds, yellows, tangerine and lime. And, we have a group of hats from some wonderful designers, showcasing all colors, coming to us in the next couple of months. We will continue to offer you a peek in the next few weeks to show you what will be arriving, and when.
Here are a couple items from Parkhurst, the Canadian company that makes those wonderful 100% soft cotton summer hats that are great for the beach, walking around town, or anytime you need to keep your tresses under control.
Watch for more!
Dorinda
Fox Fur Earmuffs
We would like to share some very important news: December 21 is Chester Greenwood Day.
We take great pride in celebrating Chester for his clever invention of the “earmuff.” As a young boy of 15, Chester made this very useful invention in 1873 in Farmington, Maine. Each year the Town of Farmington honors their home town inventor, and this is the 33rd year that they have done so. The celebration this year was the largest parade ever down the main Street in Farmington.
In 1977, the Maine legislature passed the following statute:
December 21st of each year shall be designated as Chester Greenwood Day and the Governor shall annually issue a proclamation inviting and urging the people of the State of Maine to observe this day in suitable places with appropriate ceremony and activity. Chester Greenwood Day shall commemorate and honor Chester Greenwood, whose inventive genius and native ability, which contributed much to the enjoyment of Maine’s winter season, marked him as one of Maine’s outstanding citizens. [1977, c. 262 (new).]
This is important stuff here in Maine, and we all owe Chester a great deal for saving our ears from frostbite. Chester is ranked by the Smithsonian Institution as one of America’s 15 outstanding inventors. More information about Chester and his earmuff invention is available at www.ideafinder.com/history/inventions/earmuff.htm
