The transformation from hats to fascinators to headbands

It’s every woman’s wish to find the perfect hat to complete her outfit at the annual Melbourne Cup horse races.  Of course this hat needs to embody visual qualities like no other; it must be one of a kind.  For this reason, the hat has long been the centre of attention at races across the country.  Women adorned with such a fashion accessory has been an on-going tradition since as far back as 1861, when the first Melbourne Cup was held.

While hats are still worn by many women, fascinators have made a quick entry into the fashion world over the past few years.

Fascinators hold the same purpose as hats (well, the race style hats anyway). They’re striking, creative and just as glamorous, and depending on the style of it, it can be worn with a range of semi-formal to formal outfits.

Fascinators have proved to be popular across a large age group of women.  They come in various shapes, sizes, colours, designs and styles and are believed to suit most face shapes.  Here at Accessory Heaven, we stock an intimate collection of designer fascinators in a range of both vibrant and classic colours and styles.  With an affordable price range, be sure to choose the right one for your race-day outfit.

Fascinators have indeed become so popular, but are still too formal to wear on a daily basis. Women have found a way around this dilemma... in the form of the new craze: feature headbands.  We’ve seen all different types of headbands emerge on the market recently: some with flowers, some with bows, even so far as crystals and feathers.