Coverage of Krom's Hat at the "Hat Lunch"

New York Social Diary's coverage of the event begins with, "It was a perfect day for the biggest social event in New York's Spring season – the 28th annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon in the Conservatory Garden of Central Park at 105th Street and Fifth Avenue".

And ends with, "With over a thousand attending yesterday, it is impossible to list all of the prominent and socially active New Yorkers who attended, although both JH and I were there with our Digitals taking in as much for you to see as time would allow, and many of the faces are those you’ve seen many times on the Pages of NYSD over the years. It was a good time and for a good cause".

Krom with the Apparently Prominent

Photo courtesy of New York Social Diary

28TH ANNUAL FREDERICK LAW OLMSTED AWARDS LUNCHEON
TO BENEFIT THE CENTRAL PARK CONSERVANCY
THE CONSERVATORY GARDEN, CENTRAL PARK, NYC

Photo courtesy of Globe Photos
05-05-2010 (SONIA MOSKOWITZ PHOTO)

Unfortunately, my hat did not land in Bill Cunningham's On the Street column. But having a goal is essential, isn't it?

When in Rome, do as the Romans, but with a twist. Put your stamp on it.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

2010 Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Lunch

This year was the 28th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon aka the Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Luncheon.

Unfortunately, I was so busy hostessing my peeps, I wasn't able to get photos of all the extraordinary head wear.

But I did capture the hats of nearby ladies.

Dots spotted as usual.

Interesting Color Palettes and Shapes

Feathers are always in fashion.




Great Mixes of Color, Pattern and Texture

Hat and Suit Perfectly Complement Each Other


Vani and Emily Perfectly Complement Each Other

Krom's Idea of Proper Nutrition

I received many requests from those who read about the making of my hat to see Krom wearing the hat along with the entire ensemble.

As I was leaving, this guy (the legendary Bill Cunningham of the New York Times) took my picture, a real KromStyle coup. We have had several encounters, and this is the first time he didn't look me up and down and move on.

This is an extraordinary way to spend the afternoon ☀ delicious food, amazing friends, abundant eye candy (the garden, the hats, and the famous), great conversation ♥ all honoring the people who make a difference in the life of the park and the city $ fundraising to keep Central Park looking superfabulous so it can be enjoyed by all.

As I was walking home, a man approached me and said, "That's the best hat I've ever seen". It doesn't get much better than that for KromStyle.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

Preparation for the 2010 Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Lunch

On Wednesday, May 5, 2010, I'm off to Central Park Conservancy's 28th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon. Each year, I look forward to this date on the social calendar because it's always an afternoon filled with the beauty of the Conservatory Garden, the resonant sounds of strings and horns, and a vibrant show of finery.

After decorating my hat for the last couple of years' lunches, I decided to make a tradition of it. As the year passes, I'm always on the lookout for supplies for this special project.

For this year's hat, I used two birds from last year's hat.

Last Year's Hat (Side and Back View)

A flower from gift wrapping on a present from my parents, a branch of faux ivy from Gracious Home, and a butterfly from the wrapping on a jewelry store purchase rounded out the ingredients for this year's hat.

Front View


Side View


Overhead and Back View

Recycling rules.

and

Two birds in the hand are worth less than two on a hat.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Luncheon 2009

This year was the 27th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon aka the Central Park Conservancy "Hat" Luncheon.

Krom and Mom proudly wear their (Krom designed) Hats.

Krom and Mom (from head to toe)

Hanging in the Garden before Lunch

Great Earrings and Necklace, Coat, and Dress

Krom spied a photo worthy hat.

And so did Bill Cunningham of the New York Times.

Feathers still seem to be on trend.

Flowers in Abundance

Flair for the Dramatic

Bill Cunningham, the Legendary Photographer for the New York Times

Necklace Creates Interest

Menu
Fallen Spinach Souffle and Asian Chicken Salad

A Trio of Spring Confections
Strawberry and Cream Fraisier, Iced Lemon Souffle, and
Valrhona Chocolate and Caramel Tart

Dots Spotted

My friend, Vani, Beautifully Attired

Stunning Flower Detail on Dress

This is a very extraordinary way to spend an afternoon - good food, amazing friends, great conversation, honoring the people who make a difference in the life of the park and the city, and fundraising to keep Central Park looking superfabulous so it can be enjoyed by all.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom

A Hat for Krom's Mom

Krom's Mom

It's Krom's Mom's 80th birthday this weekend. She was born in 1929 along with other notables. Sometimes it's easy to forget that Anne Frank and Jackie Kennedy Onassis were born the same year.

Jackie O

Grace Kellly

Martin Luther King Jr. and Christopher Plummer

Audrey Hepburn

Image courtesy of LeoFuchs.com

Anne Frank

June Carter Cash

On Wednesday, May 6, 2009, she and I will be going to the Central Park Conservancy's 27th Annual Frederick Law Olmsted Awards Luncheon. We look forward to this date on the social calendar because it's always an afternoon filled with the beauty of the Conservatory Garden, the resonant sounds of strings and horns, and a vibrant show of finery.

As a gift for my mom, I decorated her hat for this occasion. She gave me a white cotton Helen Kaminski hat. I had a bit of writer's block. Usually I have supplies at the ready, and that's where my inspiration comes from. However, this white hat was like a white canvas, the possibilities were endless. To narrow it down a bit, I asked my mom what she was planning to wear to the lunch. She showed me a beautiful white Akris suit with a fuschia circle pattern. This was the catalyst I needed.

I remembered that tucked underneath the dining room table (where I keep my supplies) was an old Yves Delorme duvet cover with a circle pattern on one side and orchids on the other. I decided to cut out the leaves and sew them to her hat, and make a flower from the circle patterned fabric.

3/4 View (Front)

Left Side

Right Side

Detail

Back

Recycling Rules.

U r 24K!

xoxo,
Krom