For those who asked: I did sort of make the fascinator, but mostly de-constructed an existing one ( the original looked like it was more for a funeral, with black veil over the face) and reconstructed it and added stuff (pink feathers, 'jewels') I snipped and tucked and folded, and tacked and stitched until it looked a little more fun. I though it might have been a headache maker, but not at all. Once I put it on, I basically forgot about it. I had a hot pink shawl to bring out the pink/fuchsia in the dress. Flat shoes. It all was so comfortable, which is so unlike how dressing up used to be. I wore 'thigh highs' instead of panty hose, and there you go, and Bob's your uncle!
There were 4 others wearing them, so I think it's trending.