Colours and Concept

I love using laces, cotton, silk and felt for Pixie Suzie, an accessory closet for littel girls. I am never a very girly female and pink is not always my favourite shade. In fact, if you ask me, I do not have a favourite colour. I feel that every colour and colour combination has to compliment the piece of accessory. It boils down to the concept and look that the artist wish to create for each of his/her design, be it a dress, a piece of jewellery, a t-shirt, a hat, a hair piece etc. As such, I do not quite agree that Pink and Red or only bright shades should appeal to girls and are colours that will only look nice on children. 

Ingrid

For example if I am creating a country look like the above hair band "Ingrid", I found those organic and earth tone colours really appealing. Put your sweetheart in a ivory shade cotton dress or any light shade outfit and this hairband will make the look perfect!

On the other hand, I would prefer to use a bright shade felt or a pastel shade felt for my Gardenia, Dahlia and Ruffled lace floral pieces as they look really sweet and pretty. Matching these pretty shades against contrasting headbands give them a touch of originality and freshness rather than sticking to the conventional combinations.

Experimenting with colours and concepts is one of the most exciting part of the design process, be it the hair accessories, ring pillows or jewellery. Putting a little more time and thought into this part of the design is always worth it as it almost always gives me a fun and fresh outcome. My motto "Be adventurous with colours!".