Feather Extensions

Feather extensions are our featured item of the week -- make yourself look even better at www.kaizenfashion.com

Feathers are hot for summer and fall 2012

We came across this awesome article by Gloria Tietgens Sladek of The Plain Dealer and wanted to share it with you.  Guess which fashion item is most popular...

"If you're fashion-conscious and want to look that way this summer and fall, follow the flock.

Although we have seen feathers adorning hair and earlobes for some time, there is much more to come. For instance, you might find a strappy sandal with fluffy pink feathers at the toe. During New York Fashion Week in February, we saw feathers on dresses, hats and even coats. Look for T-shirts with mirrored beads and feathers. Think Art Deco.

Colors are vibrant with names like goldfinch, cardinal and peacock. Givenchy's Riccardo Tisci designed a glamorous black gown for Beyonce with beading and purple ostrich feathers at the hemline. You might see stiff rooster feathers adorning a vest or jacket. These feathers have a sense of movement and can be sensual and even warm.

Feathers for personal adornment have been used across time and culture. The feather was introduced to fashion in the Middle Ages when those of high social standing decorated their headdresses with plumes and jewelry. Venetian masks were decorated with crystals, gold, silver and feathers. The elaborate half-mask, usually worn by females, allowed the wearer to still be visible.

The golden eagle's tail feather on the American Indian war bonnet was a symbol of honor and bravery. At times, Indian feathers on clothing were painted for a special event. There were more feathers on the headdress of an Indian chief than any one else's in the tribe. In ancient Egypt, the ostrich feather was a symbol of truth, and the Chinese were known for their feathered fans. And remember Robin Hood? He had a feather in his hat.

In Western culture during the Victorian era, feathers reached a heyday. Huge hats were topped with feathers of egret, ostrich and parrot as women's styles became more colorful and outrageous. Often a whole stuffed bird adorned a hat. The more exotic the feather, the more expensive the hat.

During the 1920s, soft down feather cuffs on lingerie, shawls and dresses were seen on the silver screen. The feather boa was in fashion -- some viewed it as elegant, while others thought it vulgar. Entertainers -- such as actress Mae West, dancer Isadora Duncan and singer/actress Cher -- were known to use boas as part of their act. Gypsy Rose Lee and other striptease artists sometimes used a boa to cover up while flirting with their mostly male audience.

In the United States today, it's illegal to use feathers from songbirds such as chickadees, as well as egrets and birds of prey. Still, because fashion again has a passion for feathers, duck, goose, pheasant, turkey, peacock, ostrich and rooster feathers are generally available.

From the feathers in our pillows and our quill pens to the feathers that fly fishermen cherish and the ornamental ones for fashion, we hope to enjoy their sensuality for years to come.

For now, the humble feather's long fashion career is back. Feathers are everywhere. So choose something elegant and colorful and stand out from the crowd."

Amy Childs -- British Star -- BACK TO EXTENSIONS

Today we're showing you beautiful reality star Amy Childs brand new extensions -- and don't they look great?  More information on Amy can be found here.

The reason we enjoy Ms. Childs new look is because of the similarity to the products that we offer online at www.kaizenfashion.com -- using 100 percent real human hair.

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Featured Item

This week we are featuring these beautiful "Pink Indian" earrings as made famous by Iron Man's Gwyneth Paltrow.  Click here for more details.

First January Jones, now...

Selena Gomez!?  She just can't help herself -- why stop when it looks so good?

According to Jennifer Tzeses of hollywoodlife.com, Selena Gomez debuted a brand new hairdo that utilized hair extensions -- complete with before and after shots.  We think the style looks great on Selena but we want to know what you think?  And remember, similar styles are available online at kaizenfashion.com

Who has new extensions?

That person would be 'Mad Men' star January Jones -- debuting a rocking new hair color -- and some brand new hair extensions.  We here think it's a great change for her -- what about you? 

And remember -- you can find the same style of extensions online at kaizenfashion.com