When real things happen to imaginary people

I have no idea what sort of thing I'm going to wear on my head at Vampire Ball. Well, I have a vague idea, but I don't know if it's beyond my skills to make, and since it is only THREE WEEKS until the event, I don't really have time to commission anything. Argh!

Thank you for the opinions about the bow headband I was wearing yesterday. I am still undecided about how it looked, AND the dratted thing gave me a headache. I am back to my usual top hat today.

( A side view of the skirt, and pink lace tights with black boots )

Last night I was sufficiently cranky about assorted things (yes, including the unhappy news from MCR) that I sulked on the couch and watched Jennifer's Body. It holds the same sort of place in my affections as Gingersnaps, and watching it did make me feel less like wearing my Crankybloomers.

Okay LJ Hivemind, help me out here. I found a place that sells woven straw versions of my usual top hat. A straw version would be a very clever thing for me to have for whenever summer gets here and the weather turns unfriendly to me. However, the woven straw top hats are, well, straw colored. Which, yes, very steampunk-esque, but I'm not that steampunk, not to mention it would look odd with my black/b&w stripey/cupcake pink wardrobe.

So! I would need to dye it. Without damaging the shape. My first thought was spray-paint, but I suspect that would make the straw less breathable, and that's the whole point behind contemplating a straw top hat. Carefully painting it by hand with RIT mixed with alcohol? Carefully painting it with acrylic paint? I dunno. Which is why I'm turning to the hivemind for suggestions.

(alexiarnps, I'm especially looking at you for suggestions.)

As some of you know, I like hats. I also dabble in millinery. So when I say that feistydiva of Peacock Blue Design Studio makes beautiful things that are worth every penny of the price, you should probably pay attention.

( Hats! Feathers! )
Will I be ordering from Peacock Blue Design Studio again? Oh, you'd better believe it. I'll be ordering again, and I'll be writing a letter to Santa explaining how I've been VERY good this year, and I deserve a pink & black version of the Mina hat ...