Check out my Etsy page for the full collection of wool and fur felt berets!

**SALE** In anticipation of the launch of my winter beret collection coming out soon I have marked down all remaining SS18 Hats down by 70%…head over to my Etsy shop to snap up last hats of this summer season xx

I’m really enjoying putting together a small collection of felt berets this AW18. Coming soon to Etsy and stockists in Hastings.

#tbt to the days when I worked for Royal Milliner John Boyd in Knightsbridge. As you can see the workroom was a crazy creative hub and attached to this is the beautiful showroom full of over 200 hats! Part of my job was to advise and help customers find the perfect hat to suit them and the special occasion. I loved this aspect of my role and learnt so much about what suits different people and the shapes, angles and balance that made a truly great hat!
And yes i am wearing the copy I made of the petal teardrop shape on the dummy head 🙂 #training #milliner #trade #craft #traditionalskills #hats #ellievallerinihats #johnboydhats

Now that’s what I call a stylish bride. Such a beautiful couple and loving the red jumpsuit with my Flame Feather hat.

I love creating bespoke pieces tailored to suit the client and event and it’s such a wonderful feeling when someone tries on thier hat for the first time. Knowing they have something handmade and unique to them really adds to the special experience of wearing a couture hat.

Photographs by Beth Moseley Photography.

I had such a wonderful weekend teaching at WestDean College. What a talented bunch I had, some had never done millinery before and by the end of the course walked away with a finished hat with handmade and dyed flowers! And they all looked good on…. I’m very impressed!