Michael "Dog3" wrote:

>
> Now, Aretha Franklin's hat! THAT was awesome and completely over the
> top. I'll bet drag queens the world over are trying to find one just
> like it. The hat mesmerized me ;-)

Heh. Nothing too special about that hat, IMHO - that 'design' (or
something very similar) is very popular with quite a few of the ladies
here in South Africa - and I've seen some that are even more audacious.
So, next time I see one, I'll think of you... <g>

But seriously, if you're into hats and head coverings in general, Africa
is a good place to start looking. Seen some really stunning creations
here. Especially on some of the more senior women, who stick to the
more traditional stuff and wouldn't know a 'stylist' if one stood up
and bit them - well not all of them, I will admit...

BTW, think I know who Aretha (or her stylist) may have gotten the idea
from for that hat....

http://tinyurl.com/cdzbs6

or

http://news.bbc.co.uk/media/images/4...nnieafp300.jpg

I just love the color of this one tho':

http://tinyurl.com/d2gqbk
or


http://p3.focus.de/img/gen/J/J/HBJJB...en_r_311xA.jpg

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Chatty Cathy