Sunday, August 29, 2010

Yay or Nay? Maria Pilar

Last week we had our first edition of hat Yay or Nays.  The panel was torn!  But in the end Marie Dauncey and her poodle hair were rewarded with a Yay.  Although the curly powdered hair was very much in style, Marie's was very curiously styled for her portrait. I suppose it was all about the hat when she considered her outfit!  Now let's journey to Spain for our next hat selection


Vicente López paints the Duquessa de Nájera (1795) as she adds a hint of bold color to the otherwise subtle clothing pallet via her hat.  Yay or Nay?

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19 comments:

  1. indieperfumesAugust 29, 2010 at 2:35 PM

    Yay!

    Love the hats. People look generally about 100 percent better in hats, especially women. In my humble opinion.

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  2. Emily JAugust 29, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    I like the hat for itself, but I don't like it paired with that particular gown. But if we're just judging the hat, I give it a yay!

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  3. BiAugust 29, 2010 at 5:24 PM

    Definitely YAY!!

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  4. AnonymousAugust 29, 2010 at 6:55 PM

    Yay! And I love her gown, too.

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  5. Olympe de la Tour D'AuvergneAugust 29, 2010 at 7:34 PM

    Gorgeous! Yay!

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  6. Miss HonneteAugust 29, 2010 at 8:38 PM

    I love her beautiful dress in pale pink; But that green and red lace around the hat?? I'll be honest, maybe those hat's tastes are not my style, but I'll give it a YAY :)

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  7. AudreyAugust 29, 2010 at 9:07 PM

    I love the outfit!!!! The color is beyond georgous.The only negatives are the pissy look on her face and how the feathers on her hat match her hair. But they are minor. YAY!!!!

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  8. AnonymousAugust 29, 2010 at 9:58 PM

    these people had the worst wigs ever. I'm just imagining how horrible their tan skin must look with all that flour and powder and then that atrocious gray wig.

    yay for the hat though.

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  9. VicAugust 29, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    She's a little pale, but yay!

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  10. Margravine LouisaAugust 30, 2010 at 1:56 AM

    no no no it looks like a lopsided christmas tree, Nay!

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  11. Sanna KAugust 30, 2010 at 6:48 AM

    Absolutely YAY! That hat is fantastic. And the whole painting is beautiful!

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  12. JessiAugust 30, 2010 at 7:26 AM

    Gross me out - and what a combination. Nay!

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  13. Emmeline CartwrightAugust 30, 2010 at 7:43 AM

    isnt the whole dress glittering in some way? the lace for example. its so 'Goya-ish' actually...
    YAY!

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  14. Emmeline CartwrightAugust 30, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    i guess you rather use the word 'sparkling', dont you?...
    and after reading the other comments... a christmas tree. haha...
    but nevertheless, still a YAY

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  15. Anne ElizabethAugust 30, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    Yay! Love the hat and the gown.

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  16. nightsmusicAugust 30, 2010 at 12:04 PM

    Yay for the vibrant colors of the hat, Yay for the softly muted tones of the dress, UGH for the combination! They don't compliment each other at all like that.

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  17. CherylynnAugust 30, 2010 at 6:34 PM

    There is just something not right about the hat....the way it's perched on her head....the way it's boldness clashes with the frilly-ness of her dress.....and the crabby look on her face doesn't help either. Sorry, that's a nay from me.

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  18. LeahSeptember 2, 2010 at 10:24 PM

    I love it! The pink is charming and soft, and really fits her features. The hat is adorable!
    I would so buy this. Warn me if there's an eBay auction on this dress, okay? ;)

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  19. DoughnutHoesSeptember 4, 2010 at 12:38 AM

    Oh, most certainly a YAY! The burgundy ribbon is striking and so is she!

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