These Adorable Creatures From The Deep Will Add Some Odd Pizzazz To Any Outfit
Looking for the perfect hair accessory? Are headbands and hair clips just not cutting it for you anymore? No one should be stuck with a boring trinket in their tresses, especially not when these babies exist in the world.
These hair accessories of the deep come to us from artist Kristie Williams, whose skills run from animation to wig making. These little buddies are called fascinators. A fascinator is a type of decorative (rather than functional) headpiece usually attached to a band. You”ve probably seen them as elaborate headdresses in period dramas or perched on the heads of British royalty during special events. Williams makes her cephalopod-inspired pieces using synthetic hair in a variety of colors, mounted on a felt-covered Styrofoam base. Details are added in with paint, and glass eyes are attached.
They come in all kinds of colors, since a true stylista would have one for every outfit.
Talk about an accessory with personality!
The fascinators measure about nine inches in total and weigh about 100 grams, which translates to a little over three ounces.
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Williams” process for making the fascinators takes some time and a lot of pinning, gluing, and arranging.
The fascinators are designed to be as light as possible, but they still weigh a significant amount, so properly attaching them to your hair or wig is key.
Williams” accessories are the perfect finishing touches for mermaid and steampunk costumes, and they add a bit of humor, too. Williams also creates more elaborate wigs and cosplay items, like the amazing Kraken wig below.
Is it practical? No. Do you want it anyway? Yes.
(via Lost At E Minor, Laughing Squid)
You can see more of Williams” creations on her deviantArt page. If you”re dying to get your tentacles on an octopus pal of your own, you can order one from her Etsy shop.
