In my travels to Brazil, I was always enamored by the beautiful Brazilian girls wearing colorful, exotic feather earrings. I bought a pair on one of my visits, but they were unfortunately ruined in my suitcase on the way back home. Luckily, feathers have been making a comeback in accessories and jewelry. I don't know why I haven't yet purchased another feather accessory. I think I am having a hard time deciding what I want the most: A headband? A barrette or comb? Earrings? Feathers are not exactly an understated accessory, so I don't want to overdo it too much... or do I?
I discovered an amazing store on Etsy named WildSpirits in the Sun House. The family of feather artisans is based in the San Juan mountains of Colorado, and their feather-work is over-the-top, ostentatious, and dramatic -- a perfect excuse to overdo it for a change! They make earrings, clips, combs, headbands, and hair pins. Here are a few of my favorite pieces. Of course, I'm still having a hard time deciding! What do you all think?
Peacock barrette, $26
Peacock and bronze feather hair pins, $14
Feather head-band, $38
Peacock combs, $28
Tropical feather earrings, $26
Just for fun (and because I'm a history nerd), here are some images I found featuring feather hair accessories and hats from the Edwardian period (1901-1910) up through the 20's. These make the feathered beauties above seem understated:
Edwardian feather headdress and hat (from alldressforms.com)
Flapper hat with feathers (Bennett's classic Art prints)
Feather flapper cloche hat with rhinestones (originally uploaded to auntjudysattic.com)
I discovered an amazing store on Etsy named WildSpirits in the Sun House. The family of feather artisans is based in the San Juan mountains of Colorado, and their feather-work is over-the-top, ostentatious, and dramatic -- a perfect excuse to overdo it for a change! They make earrings, clips, combs, headbands, and hair pins. Here are a few of my favorite pieces. Of course, I'm still having a hard time deciding! What do you all think?
Peacock barrette, $26
Peacock and bronze feather hair pins, $14
Feather head-band, $38
Peacock combs, $28
Tropical feather earrings, $26
Just for fun (and because I'm a history nerd), here are some images I found featuring feather hair accessories and hats from the Edwardian period (1901-1910) up through the 20's. These make the feathered beauties above seem understated:
Edwardian feather headdress and hat (from alldressforms.com)
Flapper hat with feathers (Bennett's classic Art prints)
Feather flapper cloche hat with rhinestones (originally uploaded to auntjudysattic.com)
