The Weather for Feathers

If you want to create an image that you are free spirited, fun-loving, and down-to-earth, feathers are a good way to implement it. Feathers slowly started making their way into trend accessories and apparel a few years back being highly represented in necklaces and screen print tees. But now, more and more girls are wearing feathers in their hair as an extension which is a unique and trendy way to differentiate your hairstyle from others. They come in various different colors and sizes, and are either semi-permanent and clip in styles available at beauty supply stores and hair salons. I think the feather extensions are very whimsical and hippie inspired, although I feel like more and more girls are starting to put them in their hair so its losing its flare and appeal. And, if you're like me, you don't like the heavy commitment of something that you may get tired of real fast, or are too lazy to put them in while still looking "effortless".

My replacement is feather earrings. Depending on your hair color and cut, you can find the right type of feather earring to show through with just the amount you want. They come in all sorts of lengths, some even with multiple feathers creating more volume and body. Stores like Nordstroms, For Love 21, and H&M usually have them in stock and come out with various different styles, prices vary anywhere from a couple dollars to 25 bucks for a really nice pair.
If you're feeling really inspired, you can even make them yourself. Just head over to Micheal's, pick up a bag of feathers, earring studs or hooks, and some clasps and you're ready to start creating.