I saw something inspiring by Jessicakes the other day, a strawberry shortcake ‘hat’ cake.
http://jessicakesblog.blogspot.com.au/2013/10/strawberry-shortcake-cake.html
U could maybe do a sports cap of some kind (favourite team emblem?) and still do your ruffles and glamourise stuff (pearls maybe?) on the top of the cake.
Just an idea! Good luck with it :)
