We love vintage weddings here at IW! And we also love giveaways! We were tickled when Toronto designer offered up one of her awesome vintage-inspired hair fascinators ($100+ value) as a prize for one lucky IW reader!
Before we get into the giveaway details, we’d like to share a little about about Blair Nadeau from Blair Nadeau Millinery.
What’s your design background?
Blair: I’m classically trained in fashion design from Ryerson University in Toronto and Textile Design from Beal Art School in London, Ontario.
Why fascinators?
Blair: I was on a buying trip in England in 2008 and discovered a beautiful fascinator boutique in Selfridges. I was always interested in hair accessories and millinery and was blown away by the beautiful and intricate Royal Ascot type fascinators that I discovered in England. With my background in fashion and design, as well as my love of textures and textiles, I returned home to Canada and began designing my first collection of feather fascinators. I launched the company in 2009.
Tell us about your fascinators:
Blair:
The first collection, Whimsical Wonderland, is charming and whimsical. It includes vintage feather fascinators, cocktail hats, birdcage veils and flowers in beautiful romantic shapes and ethereal colours. Each piece is made from the highest quality feathers imported from Spain and the UK and are all hand-shaped and hand-trimmed and applied individually to each piece. They are finished with handmade clusters of freshwater pearls or Swarovski crystals.
Now, onto the giveaway details.
There are three fascinators to choose from. Simply pick your fave from the following:
#1 – Whimsical Nude Fascinator
#2 – Whimsical Ivory Peacock Fascinator
#3 – Whimsical White Fascinator
Leave a comment below letting us know which one is your fave and why, then head on over to the IW Facebook fan page and ‘Like Us’. Winners will be selected randomly by the random number generator. Contest closes Saturday March 26, 2011 at 11:59 pm. Contest open to U.S and Canadian residents only.
Good luck!
love the whimsical nude fascinator!
It is early days in my wedding planning experience, and I would love a beautiful piece to style and inspire my wedding theme! Loving the whimsical nude, perfectly classic, yet something a little different!
I lvoe the whimsical ivory peacock piece. It has the perfect combination of whimsy, elegance, and romance with the fun surprise of the peacock feather. Whimsy, elegant, romantic and fun is the exact way I’d describe my wedding!
Eeeeeeeeeee! They are gorgeous; I love #1.
Oh, the nude is absolutely my favorite, even though all three are lovely!
love the ivory! the nude is lovely too!
Oh gosh! They are all gorgeous, but it would have to be a toss-up between the nude and the peacock… if I HAD to choose one it would be the peacock!!
Thanks for hosting such a great giveaway Christina!
I absolutely love #2 with the ivory and white feathers, simply elegant!
Wow, Blair you make really beautiful pieces! The ivory peacock is my favorite.
I love #2 – the “whimsical ivory peacock fascinator”. The combination of textures is fantastic, and would look great with my ivory vintage lace dress!
My favorite is #2 – Whimsical Ivory Peacock Fascinator. It has so many neutral shades that I could see this worn with a white or ivory gown. This would go wonderfully with my simple, ivory wedding gown dress!
my favorite is #2, the whimsical ivory peacock fascinator! it has such a great combination of texture and would look awesome with my dress.
I love the Whimsical Ivory! The pearls and color palette would match my wedding gown perfectly!
The feather fascinator with the veil is my favorite
The whimsical white fascinator reminds me of old Hollywood. It has movement, drama and elegance. Bravo, Blair.
I love them all! But, my favorite is the Whimsical ivory peacock. The white feathers look so playful!
I love the third one, sophisticated and romantic. Beautiful.
I love, love, love number 2!
My favourite is whimsical white, as it would best compliment my wedding colours. They are all beautiful!
OOOOO the Whimsical Nude Fascinator is fantastic! It’s simple, yet elegant, and would compliment any bride!!!
They’re all beautiful, but the whimsical ivory is my favorite because of the pearls.
All wonderful!
But I’d rather the Whimsical Ivory Peacock Fascinator.
xoxo
I love the Whimsical Ivory Peacock Fascinator. I feel like I could wear it to my rehearsal dinner as well as my reception which I love!
I love the #2 design.
Its color tone is the easiest to mix & match with different dresses. The cluster of pearls makes the piece stand out and look elegant. Matching a piece of round-shaped peacock feather with the pearls just makes the fascinator look pure and gorgeous at the same time.
Where can I buy these collections in Toronto?
I adore the #3 – Whimsical White Fascinator!
whimsical nude!! so pretty and makes me laugh a little.
My favorite is #1! My dress color is nude, and I think it will go best with my dress!! So beautiful!!
I LIKE THE WHIMSICAL NUDE FACINATOR BECAUSE IT’S LOOK AMAZING WITH MY NUDE COLORED LACE DRESS!!
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Love the gorgeous Whimsical Nude Fascinator (#1). It would look lovely at a wedding, or any other occasion for that matter – I’d wear it to vacuum just for fun!
I love the Whimsical Ivory Peacock fascinator! It looks beautiful and it would match my sash on my dress!
whimsical white
I’m a die hard sparkle fan
Love the Whimsical White!
The ivory fascinator would be perfect for the small vintage wedding we’re having in an 18th century mansion in Ohio. Thanks for the giveaway!
Wow, these are really beautiful! So unique! I love them all!
I love the nudes of all of these. They would compliment my blonde hair BEAUTIFULLY!!!
What an amazing giveaway! I love the Whimsical Ivory Peacock Fascinator – I have dark brown, wavy hair, so ivory would be gorgeous for an updo!
I am loving the #3Whimsical White Fascinator. I have been looking for a hair piece with feathers and this is perfect!
I LOVE #2 – Whimsical Ivory Peacock Fascinator, it would go perfectly with my dress and the hairstyle I want.
Love the ivory peacock fascinator. So.vintage and classy!
I love love love the ivory one! It’s just so much fun!
These are all stunning. Love the whimsical white fascinator!
Love the ivory peacock fastener. My dress is ivory and my bridesmaids will be wearing wine colored dresses with peacock blue accessories, including a peacock feather in their hair. It’s the perfect tie in.
Oh, I love the pearl detail on the Ivory one….#2!
I like #3, the Whimsical White Fascinator! I like the attached birdcage veil!
I really like the Ivory Peacock one! Looks awesome!
I love the Peacock Ivory fascinator. Love the vintage feel
The Whimsical Ivory Peacock for sure. I love the gentle balance of the colors and the mounded pearls add subtle texture drawing your eye to the hair piece.
Hi Ladies!
Thank you all for your lovely kind comments about my collection pieces! you are all truly wonderful!
Congrats to Amy who has been chosen as the winner of this contest! i can’t wait to send her, her Selection and see pics from her big day!
I would be honored to design for any and all of you and in response to Victoria – many of my pieces are available at the following Toronto Boutiques
Hefter Collection – Hazelton Lanes Yorkville
Fashion Crimes – Queen Street West
Sash and Bustle – Queen and Carlaw
Each of these boutiques carry various selections, however if you would like to have something custom, please visit my website at http://www.blairnadeau.com to view my entire collection.
I am also located in Toronto and appointments are available evenings and weekends at my studio/showroom to meet for consultations!
Thanks again ladies and congrats on your upcoming weddings!
Blair