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I Love Hats Because?: I believe that when a women puts on a Hat or Fascinators and carries herself like a queen, steps into any event be it a wedding, horserace or even a cocktail party (cocktail fascinator). Heads would spin 360.All attention is drawn to this lady. it makes her totally outstanding in a unique way. Thanks to my mum i am a hat/fascinator lover. i started wearing hats or head accessories at the age of 1. unbelievably, i'll be 31 this year and I'm still a lover. to show you that i got this from my beautiful and amazing mum who is my role model, she has over a 100 hats (vintage and modern). i truly admire women who have the courage step out in a fascinator or hat because no matter what the make a statement in one.

About Me: I am a young lover of hats, who is based in Lagos Nigeria. i grew up knowing so much about hats and fascinators. how to wear them, how to place them to suit different shapes of heads. Also thanks to my mum i was able to develop the self esteem to carry a hat in a culture that isn't used to wearing hats. Now, i don't want to just wear them or just be a lover i want to start making. I want to become a millinery in my country and world wide. I want to introduce my people to this amazing head accessories. so far, i believe i have done a great job. why said? is because, after my studies in the Uk i started importing fascinators into my country and was able to convinced lovely ladies to try wearing one. it turned out that they didn't just purchase one but have purchased several. In addition, my prestigious clients have sent me pictures in their fascinators. i am so pleased with myself and would really love to join the millinery family and make a difference in the fashion world.

Elaine Mergard said…: Wonderful you found our website Afi. So pleased you have joined me in Hat Academy and hope you find it inspiring. I am committed to helping you add to your skills.Yours is such a lovely story and you are on a wonderful journey with your mission to have headwear on ladies there.

I set this up to help Beginners -once you learn the basic techniques you will be surprised how creative you can be. Millinery is a creative art & in huge demand currently. Any questions do message me here.

To make the most of Hat Academy remember to read through the Welcome Page - Read here

Enjoy, Elaine