DIY Bridal Peacock Garter

Ladies and gentleman, spring is here. Say hello to feathers, flowers, sunshine, and wedding season. Something about that fresh air just gets our creative sides buzzing. What better way to take advantage of that amazing energy than a fun, festive DIY project?

Now a Bridal Garter is something you can personalize however you would like it – as much flair or as much simplicity as you desire. You can also pick whatever color scheme you desire. Personally, I can’t seem to get away from the stylish peacock feather theme. And can you blame me?

Check out this gorgeous blue peacock feather from Etsy:

And this beautiful combination of colors from weddingbee.com:

Now, how, you must be wondering, can I make this gorgeous garter on my own?

Well I’ll tell you.

All you need is a feather (preferably peacock!), some ribbon, some rhinestones, a cheap plain garter (they go for about 5 dollars), and a good ol’ glue gun.

After that, the fun is all on you! Place the feather how you’d like it, and secure it by tying the ribbon around a couple times. Then attach rhinestones using the glue gun, and, viola! A handmade, completely original, completely fabulous, peacock feathered garter made by YOU.

Toni Garn in Feathers

I’ll admit it. I don’t know the names of models. Or supermodels. (With the exception of Tyra Banks, of course. But really, who doesn’t know her name?) Even famous models who dated celebrities names’ escape me. But when I came across this model I had to know her name. And, my friends, that is because Toni Garn is fierce. Womanly, strong, and edgy, it is time to say bye-bye to empty eyes and starving girls in Gucci. This model has a delicous obsession with – you guessed it – FEATHERS.

And she knows how to work them.

Check out this amazing Native-American inspired headdress from trendhunter.com:

And this one from her feature in Spain’s vogue (also thanks to trendhunter.com):

In fact, Toni seems to have quite a knack for perfectly placing feathers on her head. Check out these white feathers that she incorporated into her braids:

But not only does she love them in her hair for some fierce, womanly, instinctual looks.

She also takes feathers to a completely classy place, in this gorgeous 40s inspired cocktail/flapper dress that I found on coolspotters.com:

White, big feathers are possibly the most versatile feathers out there. Toni shows us how to mix them with a champagne colored short dress, and also illustrates how they can be incorporated into every day hairstyles. (Though, as a friend, I advise you to keep the huge feather headdresses for costume parties only.)

Stay fabulous and fierce Toni. Can’t wait to see what you wear next.