"[2] Ouellette's headbands and hair accessories are distinctive in that traditional millinery techniques are used to ensure a comfortable and secure fit.

[2] Born in St. Louis, Missouri,[3] Ouellette developed her appreciation for fashion and millinery at her mother's vintage clothing store where she was exposed to historic and classic lines.

[5] After graduating from Kirkwood High School in 1989,[6] she went on to study Textile and Apparel Management and Theater Design at the University of Missouri.

[6] Other celebrity clients include Penélope Cruz, Gwen Stefani, Angelina Jolie and Britney Spears.

[2] Ouellette's work was featured in the Victoria and Albert Museum exhibition Hats: an Anthology, curated by Stephen Jones.