Creating hats has not only been my career but it is also my passion.  Yesterday I posted "EALGA", the next hat from the Goblins Bend line that I design.  I think its been the most fun to make.  I make hats for BJDs like I make them for my women's line.  I think of hats as the most important accessory.  That's because it sits right next to your eyes!  BJDs have such great faces that it is so much fun to enhance that!

Goblins Bend is a collection I make based on faeries, warlocks, witches and such.  The hats are made of scraps of ribbons, twigs, tree pods, feathers and such. Carefully sewn together, I spin my magic to create hats that would be made by creatures of the night! 

Creating objects that encourage people to experiment beyond comfort zones is a designers responsibility. I have two sides!  One is all about black and white and one is all about fantasy and color!  I am inspired by ALL my design friends.  From those that are Gothic and fashion forward to those who are conservative and adhere to high design style. They all bring inspiration to the table and keep moving design forward.

Black and white can go from classics to editorial to Gothic to modern  I like to use color to add tension points and "Drama Shock".

By adding the neck piece for Ealga, I opened the door and begun the process to create the entire costume! 

You can see "EALGA" on my facebook page, http://www.facebook.com/susanlakeheadwear
and follow me on twitter at: @SusanLakeDesign