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'Lucky in Love' racemeeting June 2010

Posted on Friday Jun 18 9:16:00 BST 2010

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Last night was the 'Lucky in Love' race meeting at Beverley racecourse. It was a fabulous sunny evening and all the ladies looked wonderful.

I was kindly asked by the organisers of the event to help choose the best dressed lady.

The prize was won by Beverley Garbutt who looked stunning in aqua and black. The prize was a choice of hat or fascinator from The Beverley Hat Company and 2 complimentary tickets to Ladies Day from the racecourse.

Beverley was also asked to present the cup to the winner of the 'Match your Padlock and key' handicap.

The event was covered by The Journal and Look North were interviewing punters in the early part of the evening.

Images of the event can be seen on HU17.net run by Paul Smith who took images of the best dressed lady and events around the racecourse on the evening.

Everyone had a wonderful time and I'm sure this event will just go from strength to strength.

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Our new spring and summer stock has now arrived.

Posted on Monday Mar 22 0:00:00 GMT 2010

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Our new spring and summer stock is now instore with all this years latest trends and fashions including flowers and silk roses as featured in last weeks Sunday Times fashion magazine.

We also have many stunning hats and headpieces with sequins, crystals and diamante and have already sold a couple of spectacular pieces for ladies going to Royal Ascot in June.

I only stock one of each headpiece or hat, so individuality will be guaranteed wherever you go. If you have an occasion to buy for please dont hesitate to call in and see our new range.

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Ski season is here - February 1st 2010

Posted on Monday Feb 1 1:32:00 GMT 2010

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Well this has been a hard winter weatherwise, but fortunately all our sheepskins and faux furs have kept us warm.

We sold many luxury Whitely hats and matching faux fur collars before Christmas and then with so much snow throughout January and the beginning of Feb we had more orders for the handmade Toscana fur sheepskin hats and mittens.

These beautiful items are made in Somerset by a farm which utilises both the sheep and its wool, so unlike the exotic fur trade this is more ethical. The wool is combed until it has the fine appearance of a tipped fur but has the velvet inner lining found inside a sheepskin product.

Our other ethical products include the hand knitted Faitrade hats from Nepal and Peru. These fun hats (with plaits or pom poms) with matching gloves and scarves are made from the loveliest thick pure new wool and are lined with a soft fleece - making them the ideal accessories for your winter or skiing holiday.

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We're now open on Wednesdays!

Posted on Friday Mar 27 0:00:00 GMT 2009

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We're now opening on Wednesdays! Our new member of staff has just joined us and is ready to open 11am - 4pm.

Joyce has worked in clothing retail selling hats for many years so brings a wealth of experience to our team. Glad to have you with us.

Our regular hours are now

Weds 11- 4 pm

Thurs 10-5pm

Fri 10-5pm

Sat 10-5pm

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What a fabulous start to the New Year

Posted on Wednesday Jan 21 0:00:00 GMT 2009

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What an amazing 6 months its been since I set up the business. I've been really busy and had a tremendously positive feedback from my customers. It's very gratifying to hear so many compliments about the shop on first arrival through the door.

I'm starting to get customers from far and wide now, including families from all over the UK staying at The Beverley Arms Hotel, who having visited the shop return months later when they have a special occasion to buy for. I've even had a couple from New York who can't wait to go to Beverley Ladies Day this year so they can dress up for the occasion!