Don�t Be Boring, Be Bold! - Cashmere, Wool and Silk directory

One of the hottest new trends right now in events from celebrity weddings to birthday parties is the use of feathers. Used in d�cor as well as an accessory, feathers are a fantastic way to spice up your event. Forget the usual flower arrangements and the typical centerpieces, feathers area unique way to add flavor as well as a touch of class to your event.

The expression �as proud as a peacock� will come to life if you use a bold, beautiful peacock feather as your boutonnieres. When planning a wedding, it is often hard for brides to find a flower that is manly enough to use as a boutonniere, but yet stylish and delicate enough to use in a wedding; a peacock feather is classy way to solve this dilemma. A peacock feather brings an air of sophistication to your groom and groomsmen and blends well with any color or style of tuxedo or suit. Peacock feathers can be both dressed up as well as dressed down depending on the look of your wedding and blends beautifully with an outdoor wedding as well as an indoor. The possibilities with this type of boutonniere are endless! Depending on your style, you also might want to consider adding some greenery to the peacock feather to add a little more color and the use of bright-colored ribbon can add a bold touch as well. The use of a peacock feather as a boutonniere will bring a beautiful and yet masculine vibe when instead of using the standard rose, you add some excitement and use a peacock feather.

Another extremely hot trend is to use feathers as hair accessories. Brides in particular are starting to add a unique touch to their wedding day look when instead of putting flowers in their hair, they place a feather. Tiaras are becoming more and more outdated and unique, trendy clips are emerging as the new, modern look. Feather clips are becoming more and more popular because they add a chic, sophisticated touch. A beautiful ostrich feather clipped behind your ear or in the side of a French twist can add a sultry touch.

But on top of them all, the hottest trend in the use of feathers is in d�cor. Using feathers in decorations, especially in centerpieces, has exploded across all events�found in weddings, birthday parties, corporate events, Christmas parties, and showers. The cost of using feathers in centerpieces is much less, often half of the cost of using real flowers in centerpieces, so when planning a big event, this can be an excellent way to cut costs. But the wow-factor when using big, bold feather arrangements is what sets one event apart from all the others. Picture every table set with a wondrous ostrich feather centerpiece as the huge, full feathers flow over the tops of the tall vases. Or, for an even bolder, brighter look, consider using peacock feathers in your centerpieces. The room will be filled with the stunning color of the peacock feathers. The blues and greens of the peacock feathers will stand out on every table.

Feathers are quickly becoming a hot item in events, especially in weddings, because of the attractive and stylish look they can bring. There are many uses for feathers in your event, these are just a few to get you thinking, but the next time you sit down to figure out which flower will work in your event, remember to be elegant!�be bold!�use feathers! -- iS