Costume Inspiration: Peacock feathers

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Or big cock feathers as my boyfriends niece would say.
I absolutley love the colors and shape of peacock feathers. They make any blah outfit pop and this seasons feather trend is featuring fantastic peacock feather accessories.
I just ordered a package of 24 feathers for $7.99 from Oreintal Trading. I can't wait to cut them up and make hair/shoe clips, earrings, necklaces, and maybe a fan.


Here's some awesome burlesque costumes and accessories using peacock feathers.

Cathrine D'Lish and her amazing dress. She made it herself.

(photo via :www.alarmpress.com from an interview from Jo Weldon)

Kitten De Ville's awesome peacock fan. Want!

(photo via: www.kittendeville.com)

While I am not a fan of feathers + spirit gum , these look stunning and are sold out. :(
(photo via : Goth Fox Designs etsy)

There are many many more peacock products. I wish those feathers would hurry up and get here. I'm ready to craft.

Tip!

Last night I was lucky enough to go to a meeting/mini-seminar with Rosemarie Ballard. She is a famous clown, mime, dancer, actress, entertainer, etc. She's 64 years old and still doing flat falls and has twice my energy! She gave a great tip about getting over being nervous before you perform. She said instead of saying you are nervous, say you are excited. Feeling nervous and excited feel the same physically, but mentally, they change how you feel.

So next time you are going to head out on stage , instead of saying you are nervous, say you are excited. I'm gonna try it next time.

Congratulations!!

Congratulations to Burlesque Noir for winning Best Burlesque Troupe at the Boston Burlesque Festival. Fuck yeah you guys totally deserved it!!

Here is their winning piece T-36DD