I have a new persona being developed...basically a peacock pirate. Name is Ambrosine Argus of Greek descent. I am a direct descendant of Herra's watchman Argus who had 100 eyes. To recognize his loyalty to her she immortalized his 100 eyes into the peacocks feathers....or so the legend is told in multiple ways. Soooo I'm trying to come up with some ideas and was hoping some of you might run off with the idea and help me out! I am absolutely in love with the emerald silk underbust corset at timeless-trends website but they are out of my size till who knows when. I do not want a pirate coat b/c of Florida heat being unbearable! maybe for the fall festivals but not at this time. Any ideas? I want to really blow up the peacock theme and feathers all over plus throw in a bit of greek twists......
Moresca has some pretty pirate bodices that look like there are the blues and greens of peacock feathers. You can call them, and tell them what you're looking for, and they will send you swatches.
And you can put peacock feathers in your pirate hat. I have them in mine, bought at Hobby Lobby, and they aren't expensive. Feather earrings, maybe a peacock feather necklace.
Maybe an emerald green or peacock blue silk chemise instead with a black underbust bodice?
A peacock feather fan. I have one I never use and would be glad to send it to you if it would work for your character.
I'm looking at other colors for the bodice now. Just really fell in love with the above mentioned. I just purchase a Japanese sandalwood fan that has a peacock laser cut. my first purchase my husband found to get me started. but thank you so much for the offer Anna, that was really sweet! I was thinking of a feather fan at first but then I saw this one. I should have it by the end of next week.
I thinking of sticking with the greens and blues and puttting in some yellow to help them really pop out. I'm not sure if I want to go more of a fantasy pirate and add some sparkle (it is a peacock after all) or go more authentic pirate look and bring in more natural effects with just the feathers. For fantasy I was thinking going more of the Venice courtesans style skirts/bloomers like the movie Dangerous Beauty. or more authentic with full skirt and using skirt hikes to add the color layers. The only thing is it should have some Greek back ground as well..maybe a little belly dance garb intertwined with a pirate style.. I have so many idea I just do not know where to start!
Try and find some ombre' crinkle fabric in blues, greens, and turquois. I would either make a petal skirt and add black crinkle cotton bloomer's or have a pair of loose slops made of the ombre fabric. I would also find a nice peacock feather and use that for the model of a temp tattoo on my forearm. This vendor I've seen at Tuxedo and they have beautiful wears. If you are looking for ready made peacock colors, try them. http://www.silkcloque.com/Gallery.html
Amber, this is gonna be gorgeous!
Gah! Was just into one of those little jewelry shops ... Two Plus Two, Topkapi... can't remember the name but... they had all kinds of peacock accessories. Earings, hair/hat clips, elaborate necklaces, etc. Many different styles and very inexpensive.
Ha! Just looked it up. Claire's Boutique. Check 'em out!
here's a VERY quick sketch I just did with a few ideas.. I'm thinking instead of a chemise or blouse I will do a toga to wear under the corset..this way i will stay somewhat cool as well in the Florida heat. This also will tie in the Greek heritage but stay away from bellydance/gypsy look. I can easily find trim with the Greek key to edge the toga and make some custom stamps to stamp paint for other embellishments to it.. I added the half skirt like in Dangerous Beauty and I do like the idea of pants underneath...I will be doing some swashbuckling I'm sure so I need to have ease of mobility! I found an awesome peacock belt buckle on eBay that I'm going to get..I'll post pics of my pieces as they come in!
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LOVE it!
Well you beat me to it! That sketch is really close to what I was imagining while reading this! Well done- I LOVE IT!!!!!! I can not wait to see the finished project!
Thanks for the love! I can not wait to get started but will have to wait for next paycheck to start buying fabrics..plus I'm promised my hubby his pirate ensamble is next and then of course dear Kate your pink pirate coat (we are still going fabric shopping on the 21st right?). So for now its planning and gathering. Seems simple enough to make so it will not take long and I'm buying the corset. toga will take me all of one hour to perfect and then embellish. I did just also get a pair of antique style peacock earrings that are nice and **SHINY** hehe! I'll post pics as I get them!
Don't forget to use some deep purple (the color, not the band :D ) to "pop" as well! You don't need to use a lot, but just a splash or two will be gorgeous...!
Received the fan on Friday...whatta ya think??
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Hi, I'm currently working on a Rose/pearl pirate, but I'm on hold due to finances. But, I am having so much fun sharing your excitement as I follow your progress. I think the peacock pirate is great, and can't wait so see more. Keep up the great work and keep us posted.
Lady Raven
Can't wait to see your project completed!
Just an update.. Today is my birthday and my mom just told me she found the corset that I wanted from timeless-trends and ordered it fir me. Can't wait to get it!!! That is what this whole idea wad based on!! Yippeee!
That's great! I LOVE my timeless-trends cinchers!
Happy Birthday, gorgeous!
Happy Birthday!
The fan ROCKS!!!!!
Thanks Dayna, found it on ebay! I also have my ring, I'll post picks soon or if you are on my face book you can see it. My belt buckle is on the way and I will have to have a leather belt made for it. I'm waiting on the corset untill i go buy fabrics so i make sure colors are cooridinated. My mom ran into a snag and they didn't have my size again so they are constructing one from a larger size for me.
So I found something really cool (in my mind) but want some opinions on it.
I know the majority of our little circle is a little more fur friendly then the rest of the world. How about feather friendly? I of course was going to include a massive amount of feathers in my creation. Well I found something i couldn't believe! I can get a whole peacock tail from someone on ebay. Feathers are one thing, they fall out, people breed the birds for them... but the tail. now that is from a bird that has gone on to the next life. how do you think people would respond to that? I thought it would be really cool to attach it the bottom of the corset or a belt and let it fall behind me. I mean realisticly we all wear fox tails so I do not see the harm but then I also do not want to offend.
Don't worry about offending, Amber. Hell... the amount of leather we all wear?!?! Don't worry!
If you feel comfortable, do it. I just received a very old mink pelt to make a flea fur, and was feeling the same way. So, I think of it as a form of recycling, because I'm not sure what else they could be used for, unless they are doing feather and fur transplants these days lol.
I really like the toga design. Very original, I don't think I've seen anything like it!
Not for anything, but with the amount of fur pelts, leather, and fox tails I've seen I think you should go for it. Besides no one said that the Peacock was slaughtered for the tail. It could have died of natural causes or been hit by a car. But if anyone asks just tell them that you slayed Hera's pet and now wear tail as a trophy.
If you've got a tail, Flaunt It!!! Bring it to Bristol and Flaunt It for us!!!
We live in the country and I swear there must be a peacock farm around here because it never fails, around this time of year 5 or so peacocks come over and stay until fall! My mom use to have one as a pet, I forget his name, but he grabbed ahold of 2 power lines and fried himself. We have his tail feathers in the bathroom. My uncle who lives on the property behind us shot one and ate it. Sad but true. They're quite mean lil buggers though
Anyways, I'm sure you've gotten everything all figured out but look at this skirt I found on etsy.com
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I know it's a bit Indian, but i think the colors and bead work are nice. It looks so much like a great belly dancer skirt. I'm very glad you got your corset :)
so as we all know I have not posted on here since late May with any new items because as of today I JUST recieved the corset. Over two months it took them to get it to us but is was oh so worth the wait! :D My mom dropped it off at my office today and I tried it on ( hehe one of my co-workers had to help get me into it, she was afraid to pull it to tight!). I didn't want to take it off!!! So now that I have this, the real fun will start! I can now go hunting for fabrics to use ;D
Will Post a pic of it a little later and will update with fabrics soon!
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LOVE IT!!!!! =D Yay for you! =)
That is amazing and well worth the wait! BTW I was searching Etsy today and I found these and they made me think of your garb!
http://www.etsy.com/listing/33004970/basilisk-dragonhide-gauntlets?ref=sr_gallery_5&ga_search_query=SCA&ga_search_type=handmade&ga_page=15&order=&includes[]=tags&includes[]=title
Those are cool, Dragongirl. I wonder if she could make some with the eye of the peacock on them?
Wow!! those Are really cool! I could use them the way they are and paint eyes onto them myself! Thanks so much for sharing that with me Dragongirl :D
No problem. I love to help people find what they didn't know they wanted. lol That is why I am the go to person to find costuming for the Repo! Shadowcast I'm in. If I can't find it at a reasonable price, no one can.
Please pardon me if any of this has already been said:
A linen shirt
A blue/magenta waistcoat (1740's style) out of changeable silk
A pair of pockets with peacock embroidery (see if you can find someone with an embroidery machine)
A pair of britches in forest green
A pair of sock (knee high to look like hosen) with peacock feathers These might be high enough (http://www.sockittome.com/cart/index.php?dispatch=products.view&product_id=29778)
and shoes with a peacock feather eye on the top of them
LOVE THE SOCKS!! My hubby has been wanting me to get a pair of the strip socks but I just haven't been diggin those. But these! :o Now THESE I can work with! Thank you!
**This is why I love each and everyone of you, you find me things I never would have imagined. This character will be able to have so many interchangeable items b/c of your assistance. Which is a good thing since I go every weekend typically both days to our Festival then plus our here and there pirate gatherings ;) A girls has to have a selection.
I know it's a bit Indian, but i think the colors and bead work are nice. It looks so much like a great belly dancer skirt. I'm very glad you got your corset :)
That skirt is absolutely gorgeous!!!!!!!!
Here is another pair of peacock socks that I bought for my best friend
http://www.sockdreams.com/products/peacock-feather-knee-high?back=search
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Here's an interesting fabric with peacocks embroidered on it that I thought you might like.
http://www.decorativefabricsdirect.com/ProductDetails.asp?ProductCode=5748312
http://www.cheeptrims.com/store/item.asp?Category=94&SubCategoryID=187&GroupID=&SKU=tl%2D28
I was looking for trims and ran across this peacock eye looking lace...I wonder if it could be dyed?