Feathers in her hair

There seems to be a running feather/hair theme in my life right now. My cousin had a feather tied into her hair and I teased her about it because I am old, bitter and insecure about my fading youth. Also, because it reeked of hippie and I am no fan of hippies. Fortunately, I love her so much that I can move past the feathers. Also, to completely write-off those with feathers in one's hair would be hypocritical because I just bought myself this:

I first saw these at a stall at the Portobello West Market in the summer. I should have bought one then, but didn't because I was attempting to be frugal. Well, no more! The woman that makes them is a local designer, A Farmer's Daughter, and I found out about a craft fair two blocks from my house that she was selling at. So, I put my boots on and marched right up there and fell in love with the above fancy hairband.