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Well, I'm sure there are a lot of synthetic feathers out there (I hope) and probably some from natural molting, too (I hope). But to think that an animal is plucked alive for something as frivolous as hair ornaments is disturbing.
I obviously don't know much about feathers, but I assumed that they were malted naturally. My aunt has peacocks, and she sells the feathers to crafters when they fall off. Obviously, I was wrong.
As silly as it may sound, I never even though about the fact that these feathers actually come from animals until I read this. Obviously, I would have made the connection if I had just thought about it. It makes you wonder how many sneaky items you encounter everyday come from similar origins, but you use them because you don't stop and think.
This makes me feel a bit sick. I have them, I assumed they were naturally molted as well. I wont be getting them again, unless I can find them in that form. Thanks for the heads up.
I never pictured that. There were always chickens and peacocks and emus on my relatives farms and I got cool feathers all the time, but they weren't plucked. Don't get me wrong.. I'm not an over the top animal activist, but I can live without feather hair extensions now to prevent any more roosters being killed so that I can look pretty. I was totally planning on getting them, too. I don't know where my peacock feathers came from, but oh well.. Too late now.
Our car is almost Completely packed.. Two weeks worth of stuff and camping gear in a prius.. It is cramped to say the least. Not sure if we are driving tonight or in the morning, but we are fixing to be Roo bound with a detour to Orlando and Atlanta. Oh and we just realized my fiance's license is suspended because we got Texas insurance for the cars but have Florida tags since we still technically live there (temporary work assignment) so until we get that fixed looks like I'm driving at least 18 hours there and then maybe he can help the rest of the way. Ugh.
I love your blog. Thanks for sharing. Are you from SC? I'll be leaving Wed night from Greenville.
Yay! Thank you! I'm actually from Augusta, GA but my BFF is in Columbia and he has all the camping gear, so I will be heading out with him from Columbia. We're going to be taking the I-40 route, so we'll be passing close to you. Through Atlanta is slightly closer, but I HATE the drive down 20 to ATL. So boring, and I don't ever get to see the parts of the Carolinas and TN we'll get to go through with 40.
Hey, IM from Augusta too! Well, I grew up in Evans. Neato!!!
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I would have to see it to offer up any suggestions. How many layers of tule did you use? And the length can come into play some. Typically the shorter the tule the easier it is to keep pieces separate and fluffy.. Kinda like when you cut curly hair short and it gets all poofy.. And if you used multiple layers sometimes the way you wrap it can make a difference. Like you can loop several together on the same loop or you can loop them all individually and build up the layers. Looping them individually in several layers would give you the most separation if that makes any sense... But without seeing it it is hard to know what the fix would be.
And depending on your tutu making skills and the look you're after you might be able to add a stiff ribbon.. Maybe with wire to the end and that could help keep its shape.
I am quite inexperienced with tutu making. What I have going on is a premade leotard tutu dress that I am attaching a "tail" to (it's a unicorn costume). The tail consists of about 2.5inch wide strips of glittered tulle that vary in lenght from about 16in to about 24-30in. I am folding and sewing the strips to a piece of elastic and will create a sort of bustle of these rainbow colored strips to form a tail. They are sticking together though and just bunching up in a messy pile rather than flowing freely. It may be the glitter in part. There may be nothing I can do about it. But I didn't know if there was some kind of spray, or if the static cling spray works for tulle or what. I read somewhere about spraying lacquer on tulle to make it stiff, I don't know if that may help it not stick.
Hey lady - I think you and I have the same glitter tulle. I will say this after wearing my tutu at Sasquatch: The glitter is a pain bc it sticks together... but in the SUN it is GLORIOUS! I dont know anyway to keep it from sticking though. I just played with it all day pulling it apart and scrunching it etc. So Im sorry I can't help more! But if your tail is all glitter - it's gonna be spectacular in the sunlight!
Im pretty excited about this week ladies. Really really excited. I also started packing and I can't decide between all the dresses I have. After 4 years, i have accumulated a LOT!!!
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That article made me so sad. I'm glad that I ended up getting synthetic feathers, which was only because of price. But it's shocking that they were only killing roosters for fisherman's bait and now a fashion accessory.
I have already starting packing too, but I'm starting to feel like I don't have enough options clothing-wise. I think I may have to make a last minute shopping trip.
You packers are leaps and bounds ahead of me... I have everything sorted out into piles all over my living room. Camp supplies/setting up pile, food/"kitchen" stuff pile, beauty/clothes pile, and my carry on backpack pile. I'll probably throw everything in the car Wednesday night.
I'm so excited!! We were away over the weekend and I started adding to the Roo pile as soon as I got home...tonight, I'm going to run to the Dollar Store & Walgreens to pick up last minute stuff...I think we may also go to Home Depot (we're working on a method to rig our tarp over our tent and only have half the poles we need - ugh)...I can't wait!!
I packed all of my clothes and tent & camp-type supplies over the weekend. Not in the car, but all under my dining table. All that's left are toiletries and other personal items like accessories (bandanas, scarves, extra sunglasses, etc.) and inside-tent things (eyemask, flashlight, etc.) and then all the junk that goes into Centeroo with me. I always leave the fiddly stuff for last.
I use a mixture. This year it's a Rubbermaid tub for tent/campsite stuff + a carry-on sized suitcase for clothes & toiletries + an LL Bean bag (size Large) for everything else. Plus stuffing random crap in random places as it fits.
And then an overnight bag for stuff I'll need Wednesday night/Thursday morning so I don't have to bring everything into the hotel room with me.
Hi you lovely GFT-ers! So excited, pulled out my hydration pack and my GFT button is still on it from last year!
I went to H&M this past week and found 3 cotton sundresses that can let me wear a bra and not show it, but still look cute. Each one under $20 too, score! I now have enough dresses for Bonnaroo. I also stole a pair of my husband's Under Armour boxer briefs which are perfect under dresses (though they make a swish-swish sound when I walk).
I packed all my clothes this weekend and started organizing my Roo equipment, froze water, etc. I usually pack in LL Bean Boat & Tote bags, I have so many from over the years. I need an XL one just for my clothes! ;D
the 20% rain prediction is what we have all summer here. its due to the humidity. its not rain...its more of a chance of a cloud burst. i doubt we have much mud. its freaking hot here
its too late now but forever 21 has fake feather accessories. i have several. i use them in various ways including in my hair. they are colorful and i dont have to worry about what animal may have been harmed.
I'm starting to freak! Tomorrow is my last day to get ready! I KNOW I'm super prepared thanks to this board, but I feel like I have way too much to do. We leave earlyyy Wed. This will probably be the last time I post here before Roo!! (unless I panic and check in from my phone while we're on the road - haha)
Anyway, safe travels to you all and I hope to see you there!! ;D
Well.. We made our first leg of our two week adventure yesterday.. Drove from San Antonio to Orlando.. Long long day.. Three things have come in handy already that I thought I would remind or suggest people pack..
1. Duct tape 2. Mini medicine cabinet supply: I condensed all of the pills into my medicine cabinet that were OTC into one of those weekly pill organizers with slots for am and pm and made a note card with what was contained in them. 3. Wrinkle releaser: I've never used the downy fabric released stuff before. I sort of thought it was gimmicky and figured it wouldn't do much good. I went to put on a cardigan to change into this morning (we got in so late we haven't gotten a hotel yet, so no iron) and the fabric was sooooooo wrinkled I didn't think I could wear it, but the wrinkles came right out. This is a great travel sized supply you can pick up at Walmart for about $1.50 that will put your packing wrinkle free worries at ease.
I'm starting to freak! Tomorrow is my last day to get ready! I KNOW I'm super prepared thanks to this board, but I feel like I have way too much to do. We leave earlyyy Wed. This will probably be the last time I post here before Roo!! (unless I panic and check in from my phone while we're on the road - haha)
Anyway, safe travels to you all and I hope to see you there!! ;D
I am starting to freak out too! I am leaving from work in downtown Nashville Wed around 3pm and heading to my sister's in Murfreesboro and hanging there until our caravan all arrives. Which means when I leave for work tomorrow morning everything has to be done, car packed, make sure kitty is ok until my friend can come the next night to check on her, etc. I am freaking out and due to my already insane anxiety I expect a long night of double checking tonight!! Safe travels to you as well!!!
Post by sodarnartsy on Jun 7, 2011 12:26:19 GMT -5
Oh my goodness, I just want to say this thread was a complete life saver for me. It's my first bonnaroo, and i'm no girly girl but I want to be comfortable! Thanks for all the awesome ideas and info .
Have we mentioned monistat chafing gel as a blister prevention method? I don't think I had thought about how it could be used under straps and parts of shoes that tend to rub, and it can also be used in small amounts to tame frizzies. A lot of curl creams have dimethicone.. One of the main ingredients in this stuff.
Post by plasticpepper on Jun 7, 2011 15:35:42 GMT -5
Girls, I have to show you the thing I made that I am so proud of! It's not quite fashion, but, well, let's call it "campsite fashion."
Oughta add some flair to my campsite, dontcha think? And the best part - it only cost me about $4 to make. The bandanas were $1 each and I got 8 flags out of each one, and then I bought some cord to string them on for a couple dollars but still have a lot of that left. I think the entire thing is nearly 20 feet long. I'll probably string it along the top of our EZ-Up or something.
So happy with it! It was really easy to make, too - I just stapled the bandanas so it was really quick. And they slide along the cord, so I could probably even slide them off and make one in a different color combo if I wanted. Definitely keeping this in mind if I ever want a garland in some certain color scheme for a party.
And while I'm posting pictures...I did a bad thing today. I shopped:
But the bottoms and the purple top were on clearance, only $3.74 each, so it's not too bad! And I've been ogling that colorful top for a while anyway...I think I was pretty much doomed. I think the bottoms will look good with both tops, right?
Pepper!!! So cute!!! AND I love that you made those sweet flags - mostly bc they're gonna be near MEEEEEEE!!!!! Can't wait to see you camp buddy!!!!
I have to pack my clothes tonight when I get home from the Katy Perry show. UGH.... im just ready to BE there. Why hasnt anyone developed a beamer yet?? this driving thing is for the birds.
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