I have always wanted to be a faerie... but faeries are so ofte invisaged as being on the slender side, which, even if i lost 50 lbs, I still would never be! So, ideas for a 'fluffy' faerie? My two best ideas are a faerie godmother type, or Bountiful the Harvest Faerie.
I really like the second idea, but so many seem to go with a similar autumn theme that i dont want to seem like I'm impersonating anyone...
Suggestions? Let's get creative! If Faeries embody something in nature, what would a fluffy, curvy faerie embody?
To be honest I've actually seen many "fluffy" faeries as you put it, especially in cartoons and in older books about mythology.
Right off the top of my head there are plenty of non slender faeries in Ferngully.
A curvy faerie could very well embody bountifullness ( I dont think thats a word but it is now ) of a more carnal nature, you know fertility and the like.
I don't see why there cant be curvy faeries of every type just like the more slender faeries.
The curvy ones just enjoy life more.
I guess it's my own hang-up- I am an (amateur) artist and the faeries i tend to draw are all slender- not toothpicks, but not...lol Goddess of Willendorf bountiful!
If one assigns faeries to specific things- birch and willow and pine are slender straight things...
water and wind should be lithe
flowers are young and beautiful
a Moon-Faerie, perhaps...
Clouds? Or maybe the earth itself...Gaia would be plump, I'd imagine...
This year at the colorado renfaire we have had a very lovely curvey faire show up and for me i love the idea of her outfit cause it is different than others out there. Oh she is on r/f.com as Lady Remi. Oh and also a picture that one of our wonderful photagraphers got of her.
http://www.flickr.com/photos/queentlp/3423230146/in/set-72157616490174750/
I hope this helps you cause for me i enjoy the curvey fairies more.
Garath- thanks for those pictures! that is great inspiration!
Gaia would definitely have to be plump, ;D
hmm....
Oaks are definitely not slender trees, generally described by their girth.
Im gonna think on it a bit
I linked the wrong picture.
This is our lovely lady remi as her faire persona
http://www.pbase.com/delaneyalysa/image/114717566
Also in my opinion its the personality that always brings out the character. Lady Remi was on court for our faire last year and halfway through she all of a sudden was a dirty peasant and she brought character to each one. Than this year she came as this wonderful fairy with just as much character as any of the other fairies.
There are many fairies that could be "fluffy"
Water Fairy
Willow Fairy
Winter, Spring, Summer, Fall Fairy
Any type of bird fairy (i.e. peacock)
Royal Fairy
What about the three good fairies from Sleeping Beauty?
(http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_iIBJCZNg9A0/RrIbtedFhVI/AAAAAAAAAAs/r4X4Slv09Kk/s400/sleepingbeauty_goodfairies.jpg)
Sleeping Beauty and Cinderella are tied for my favourite disney movies.
I like the idea of being bounntiful, but perhaps the bounty of midsummer rather than fall harvest. Lush and ripe fruits and green foliage...that sort of thing.
The Sweet Tooth Fairy for some humor? She visits me often and I have her blessings to blame for my figure. :D
Perhaps something from this site will spark more ideas:
http://www.efairies.com/fairy_lore.htm
Ralph Bakshi's Wizard's had a rather "curvey" Fairy Queen
in it
http://www.ralphbakshi.com/desktops/bakshidesktop2.jpg (http://www.ralphbakshi.com/desktops/bakshidesktop2.jpg)
Faeries, like humans, come in all shapes and sizes.
Anna- you inspired me! I think i have decided on being a rose...
here's my logic (yes, i have to logic this all out)
a rosebud is a small child. A cut rose (like florists use) is a slender girl... but a rose left on the bush in full blossom is most definitely bountiful!
luckily, I already have a rose/vine Pendragon, so I need a new chemise, skirts, wings and a crown... wheee!!! I love projects!
The thing is...ya gots ta think like a Rennie and not a "Modern Woman".
If you look into things from the "Ye Olde Days of Olde" we all like to play in, curvy, full-figured, robust, voluptuous, buxom (ain't thesauruses...thesauri...whatever...great!!??) was what was sought after by painters, sculptors, the rich and the poor, farmers, Hell! The kid down the street!! Persoanlly, I think a "fluffy" faire is an awesome idea!!!
IMHO, "curvey" beats out "slender" any day of the week!!
Good luck with it!!
MaelStrom, God bless your pea-pickin' little heart.
I recently costumed a pregnant faerie for Scarborough, She is a gorgeous buxom beauty and pulled it off wonderfully! I believe she went by gaia or goddess.. but it was originally designed as a faerie gown
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/bellalye/drejenside.jpg)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/bellalye/faebabygiggles.jpg)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/bellalye/coypreggers.jpg)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/bellalye/bellyfae.jpg)
(http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd296/bellalye/dredress.jpg)
I hope this helps.
toodles!
WOW!!! That is A-mazing!
Wow, the pregnant fairy came off so well!!! Adorable. I was thinking of an autumn fairy for this Halloween, as fall is my favorite season. My decision is whether I want to go a frosted, late fall or a sunny, flowery early fall. I love these ideas and probably will make many overtime!
Some other ideas:
Fairy Midwife (I can see them as being fuffy)
Any big, fluffy flower...Iris, Magnolia, camillias
Strong trees like oak would be good
Happiness (lots of colors, silliness possibly) or Laughter I can definetly see as fluffy.
Wait, you're supposed to have a theme?
I just went with colors I liked....
(http://photos-b.ak.fbcdn.net/photos-ak-snc1/v318/212/66/12007027/n12007027_31694193_475.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v463/anaili/gentle%20giants/spring%20round%20up/c13524bc.jpg)
I do sooooo believe in fluffy faires. The fluffier the better!
They last longer when I puts 'em in me cage. ;)
I came upon this today and thought of Rose, Bellevivre. :)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HnbMYzdjuBs
Wow, that's beautiful - I feel like the Red Queen.
yay! I love it! well, I have all the materials, and my beads will come today, so I'll start posting progress pics asap (also had to wait to get a new sewing chairs as the hubby broke mine!!)
How has this project been coming along? Sorry if I am out of the loop and pictures have been posted somewhere else or something.
I'll upload pics this weekend- hope to have everything done save the wings...
You know I'd never consider myself lithe or slender in any frame of reference, neither is my sister... and I think people love our fairy personas!! I think anyone can be a fairy, no matter what, they just have to be able to act the part. Maybe people think of fairies as thin because of the personality involved, giggly, floaty, silly, running around lots, playing games, and so on... as long as the more fluffy ladies can live up to these personality traits, then it's great!!
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47b9da06b3127ccec6a2a6de50b000000050O00AbtGjRqzcNWIPbz4Y/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
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Look at those lovely faeries. They are my type of Faeries, the type that when you hug them you feel like you are hugging something other than a stick.
Well, LadyElizabeth, lol you can teach me out at TRF! I hope to be Rosabelle opening weekend, but time is coming short! The skirt is nearly done- will be done tonight, which leaves my green chemise and wings...
I would love to play a little fairy baseball with you out at TRF... we are talking fairies though, just a warning. TRF fairies only do minor ammounts of talking, my sis and I are non-stop fairy chatter!!! I truly hope your outfit will be ready. I have no idea if we'll be fairies at all opening weekend, but I will let you know. We'll definitely be fairies the 2nd weekend which is the fae weekend!
As requested, progress:
Pictures of my upcoming Fluffy Rose Faerie:
Concept:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/belle_vivre/rosabelleconcept-1.jpg)
Skirt Petals:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/belle_vivre/petals2.jpg)
Finished Skirt:
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/belle_vivre/finishedskirt1.jpg)
(http://i14.photobucket.com/albums/a324/belle_vivre/finishedskirt2.jpg)
The skirt 1ooks pretty shapleless now, but it TWIRLS perfectly!
Beautiful work indeed!! This will be amazing when it's done!!! Your head piece should definitely have roses in it!!
I'm a little afraid of the headpiece- i bought LOTS of roses, and flora tape, and grass to weave around them... lol I'm just scared of it! I tend to do that- I'll just LOOK at something At a project for weeks stressing over how it will work out- and then I just end up sitting down and doing it- my green chemise should be done this week- I just stared and stared at it, then yesterday I had an epiphany and now I know how it needs to go together...
My dear Lady,
The Fey come in all shapes, sizes and colors. You would make a beautiful Faerie, get your wing on, Lady!
I know this thread is older (did not realize quite HOW old! LOL Could have sworn it was from last year. ::)), but I just *had* to post some pictures I took today of a new member of the Fairy Court at KCRF. Isn't she magnificent?!
(http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL417/1033223/23882966/398339886.jpg) (http://pic50.picturetrail.com/VOL417/1033223/23882966/398339885.jpg)
As soon as I saw her (after being blown away by the total orange fabulousness), I immediately thought of Belle's thread. This woman is tall, curvaceous, and looked so stunning among her fae brethren.
wow wow WOW she and her garb are absolutely stunning. and she carries herself so well... so enchanting!
Love the idea of fluffy fairys and especially love the new pics of the orange fairy. I think this is the first time I have considered a fairy costume for me :)
Fluffy faeries are truly the BEST faeries! Plump and cute and full of merriment! I think you're an inspiration to a LOT of ladies who feel like a faerie on the inside but have such a fear of showing their fabulousness on the outside where the world can judge. I think you'd be suprised at how beautiful you'll appear! :D
I like the Bountiful Faeries idea. Curves are great! How about rather than an Autumnal impression like you said and I agree it seems to be a very popular one, go with a Summer impression as that is when everything is growing and bountiful.
Best wishes in your efforts!
OMG, the monarch butterfly faerie is stunning! What a fantastic outfit.
Bellevivre, did you ever finish the costume and get to wear it?! Forgive me if you already reported or posted pictures elsewhere, but I'm new, and after reading this thread I so dearly want to know how it came out for you!
Monarchs everywhere would be proud if they could comprehend the tribute thou hath paid them. In fact, I bet they flutter to you when you pass through the lanes, no? ;)