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to absolutely hate fucking fascinators..

92 replies

SirSugar · 01/01/2012 20:30

enough said

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ChocolateBiscuitCake · 01/01/2012 20:31

YABU

VivaLeBeaver · 01/01/2012 20:31

I've just bought my first one. Don't tell me it's a big faux pas?

HandMini · 01/01/2012 20:32

YABU. They look great on most people and neatly bridge the gap between hat (a bit middle aged and formal) and nothing (which i think can look like not enough effort for some occasions).

troisgarcons · 01/01/2012 20:32

Very 2010

SirSugar · 01/01/2012 20:33

They are made of bits of straw and old bird feathers, What is there to like about them?

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MoChan · 01/01/2012 20:33

YANBU. Sorry to those that have just bought one Grin but they are, IMO, completely pointless and entirely ridiculous.

Sparklingbrook · 01/01/2012 20:33

They are really expensive for a hairband with 'stuff' on. Reminds me of deeley boppers. Grin

HandMini · 01/01/2012 20:34

They're also cheap to buy from Accesorize and pretty easy to make / add to.

SirSugar · 01/01/2012 20:34

Hand, you should have gone to spec savers

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picnicbasketcase · 01/01/2012 20:34

I like the name. It conjures up an image of people so distracted by staring at a load of beaded feathers that they are unable to do anything else. Like they'd follow you around all day just glued to your head. Like the fascinator itself really.

HandMini · 01/01/2012 20:34

Perhaps I could turn a pair of specs into a fascinator....definitely possible.

SirSugar · 01/01/2012 20:35

I'm off to make one from the detrius from my sewing basket, bet I can do it in 10 minutes and sell it to someone on etsy for £50

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oiwheresthecoffee · 01/01/2012 20:35

I fucking hate them. They look ridiculous.

Sparklingbrook · 01/01/2012 20:36

Reminds me of Kath and Kim. Grin

AnyoneforTurps · 01/01/2012 20:36

YANBU - they make 98% of wearers look silly.

SirSugar · 01/01/2012 20:36

LOATHE them

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oiwheresthecoffee · 01/01/2012 20:36

Ahem. No intention of offending anyone but i do loathe them.

HandMini · 01/01/2012 20:37

And there, Alan, you give me another reason why fascinators are fabulous...a source if revenue for the crafty among us.

thepeoplesprincess · 01/01/2012 20:37

They're a bit Copacabana tbf.

SirSugar · 01/01/2012 20:37

I can't do links, please someone find us a really really bad example

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AlpinePony · 01/01/2012 20:37

Yanbu.

Ugly hair accessories for people too dull to carry off a brim.

Ifancyashandy · 01/01/2012 20:38

Loather here too. Dated and boring.

Be bold! Wear a hat!

oiwheresthecoffee · 01/01/2012 20:38

<a class="break-all" href="http://www.sodahead.com/living/lady-gagas-sperm-hat-fun-or-dumb/question-2286007/?page=11&link=ibaf&q=stupid+fascinators&imgurl=1.bp.blogspot.com/-JuTEwhr0Hyg/TgKHzHZe8EI/AAAAAAAAAHE/QnfUr6-PXRg/s1600/Princess_Beatrice_Fascinator_hat_2.525w_700h.jpg" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">this

Sparklingbrook · 01/01/2012 20:39

Here Resonably priced too.

oiwheresthecoffee · 01/01/2012 20:39

<a class="break-all" href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=stupid+fascinators&hl=en&client=firefox-a&hs=EFT&sa=X&rls=org.mozilla:en-GB:official&biw=1366&bih=578&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=4BYJllSGgeY94M:&imgrefurl=www.e-forwards.com/2011/04/crazy-royal-wedding-hats-and-fascinators/&docid=xEpxvAZbjDk-lM&imgurl=www.e-forwards.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/04/Ultimate-Fascinator-funny-Kate-Middleton-humor1.jpeg&w=700&h=683&ei=RcQAT7OrIYLP8QOwucy8AQ&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=422&vpy=119&dur=433&hovh=222&hovw=227&tx=175&ty=108&sig=118072162340293623616&page=2&tbnh=173&tbnw=193&start=26&ndsp=12&ved=1t:429,r:2,s:26" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> although i rather like this