Enjoy Weekends: Peacock

We started this week with a poem. So I thought what better way to end the tribute to this fashionable bird then with another by Jenna Joslyn 

How proud is the peacock,
unfolding his fan?
How many doors are locked?
I will enter, if I can.

You see me as a peacock;
my beauty broken down.
I grow old, my body mocks
I will not go to town.

So I see you looking down at me, perched from above.
Take this longing, broken beauty; for the one you love.

Two sets accompany this poem because I could not settle on just one. It also shows that the peacock print is versatile enough for an elegant evening look, or a chic day look. I hope you enjoyed the week and that you will don on your own feathery delights this springtime.

Have a beautiful weekend!  

Peacock by ktmariew featuring sterling silver pendants

Peacock by ♥dufftruck-bieber-tomlinson♥ featuring opaque tights

Peacock Accessories

Naturally, when I think of peacock fashion I think of accessories. This may be due to the fact that peacock earrings are everywhere and are a widely used "dress up your outfit" item. If you don't have a pair of those earrings yourself, I'm sure you've at least seen them on someone. But the list of precious peacock accessories doesn't end with earrings, in fact it doesn't begin with them. Kicking off this peacock parade is one of my favorite items.

peacock chair

 It was love at first sight. This chair has all the elegance and charm of a real peacock. And even though it isn't a fashion accessory, it's extremely stylish. 

And now for a few earrings 

Engraved Peacock Disc Earrings

Peacock Feather Earring

Peacock Multi Feather Earring

 

Peacock Feather and Rhinestone Earring

Woven Peacock Feather Earrings

 

Peacock Earrings - Pewter - 1.5'' Height

Peacock Rings

Peacock Ring

 

Peacock Print Ring

Cute Beautiful Colorful Crystal Rhinestone Peacock Ring

A bracelet or two

Peacock Stretch Wristwear

Marie's Fancy Multi Color Crystal Peacock Bracelet

 

And of course we can't forget our hair.

Natural Baby Peacock Feather Fascinator

Midnight in October Black Peacock hair piece

Vintage - Peacock Bobby Pin

 

 If I could, I'd make this list even longer. Narrowing it down just to the items above was a challenge. All of them are unique and special in their own way, like the vintage bobby pin which is a rare treasure and the peacock ring which is way out of my price range (1000 + dollars) but has it's own magical charm. 

Which ones are your favorites?

Pretty Peacock Purses

When I look at the handbags down below the song "some enchanted evening" comes to mind. All of them are beautiful and elegant. I stayed away from anything too modern when picking these purses. For some reason, I found that vintage did more justice to the peacock than the many trendy pieces found today. Not that trendy items aren't elegant, but in looking at the peacock I saw a work of artistic beauty, almost galleryish,  that is so often found in one of kind, handmade items.

Deep green peacock coin purse

 

 The first in the peacock collection is a coin purse from peppermintdesigns. Ariane Dreysse has done an amazing job with this coin purse. The gold bow accentuates the sweetness of it and the peacock design make it unique and rich looking.

Peacock Silk Kimono Fabric Clutch/Purse

 

 So much work went into this handwoven, hand-painted, and hand-dyed clutch. Everything about it is beautiful. The cherry blossoms, the regal image of the peacock, the silk fabric, all pull together into a solid work of art. It comes from puck513 on etsy and it is just one of the many beautiful clutches that shop has to offer. 

Peacock inspired bridemaid clutch

I wanted to include at least one purse with a peacock feather. But they were hard to find.
Luckily, bellafiore2009 had this lovely one. I love the flower pattern that's been done with the feathers and how it pops off the clutch.

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Prancing in Peacock Shoes

If you've ever watched a peacock walk, you'll notice how majestic its movements are. This animal doesn't walk, oh no no, it struts. It knows eyes are on it and moves with regal commandment of on lookers attention. I should take a note from the perfect postured peacock and walk with such eloquent style instead of my usual klutzy tumble from one end of a room to the other. But perhaps in these shoes I would also walk with royal dignity.

Pretty Peacock Feather High Heel Pumps

 

These heels make me want to prance for no reason at all. I did a mini klutzy prance and squeal when I saw them. They are pretty aren't they? If you want a bit of peacock without a feathery mess these are ideal. I could see it paired up with a really cute 50's style dress.  

5 Inch Sexy High Heel Shoes Peacock Feather Shoes Mardi Gras Costume Shoes 

Strut, pow, wow! These heels are so...peacock. They are actually costume shoes for Mardi Gras, but in all honesty I would wear them to a cocktail party.

 

 Chooka Women's Big Peacock Rain Boot,Blue 

 Peacocks even make rain boots look stylish. A cute item for spring time, these boots will be on my feet when the rainy days hits.

Anya hindmarch shoes TAN

 

Subtly and sweetly complete your summer look with these tan peacock sandals. Combined with a woven handbag and a colorful beach dress these would be perfect. 

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Pretty Peacock Week

Pretty Peacock by ladyadelaide on Polyvore.com

The Peacock

The Peacock,
The majestic Emperor of the land,
The million teardrop eyes,
Weary of staring through time,
The fan of feathers attracting passers-by,
His crown placed perfectly on his head,
The iridescent sapphire blue glowing softly.

George 

 

Something as majestic as a peacock needs a grand introduction. A poem by George, no older than 13, introduces this creature of style perfectly. I was stumped with what to dedicate this weeks style posts to when a picture of an albino peacock ignited my imagination. The peacock in its own right is a style inspiration. The most dull of outfits suddenly has regal life with a simple peacock accessory. Bags, shoes, and earrings baring the peacock symbol of glam will be show cases this week as well as a fun make up tutorial for ultimate peacock look. 

 

In the meantime, awe over this beauty of nature. No wildly colored feathers here and yet, it calls for attention.