Boulder and the Beautiful

Check out this upcoming fashion event: 

Mad Hatter Brunch & Fashion
Show A three-course plated
brunch, live music, floral displays,
dance performances, fashion show,
live auction, crazy hat contest, raf´
fles and more while helping bring
awareness about Lyme Disease, 9
a.m. Saturday, Nov. 5, St. Julien Hotel and
Spa, 900 Walnut St., Boulder, $75.
Details: 213-308-7306 or www.robin´
srescue.blogspot.com.

Who is it? Mari Lowery, of New York.

Link: www.etsy.com/shop/frighten. Also check out frankenkitty.etsy.com.

Why is it awesome? Original, one-of-a-kind collages and prints that marry antique photos, animals and all of the joy, beauty and freakishness of Halloween.

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Local students found cruelty-free feather hair extension company

The mission is clear: “Style without slaughter, quality without cruelty.”

Fair Feathers, an online company founded by two local college students, sells synthetic feather hair extensions. The founders, Scott Hardy, from Silver Creek (now at Santa Clara University), and Spencer Wolfe, from Niwot High (now at Columbia) founded the company in an effort to protect roosters that are used for their beautiful feathers that people affix to their hair. The company aims to offer an ethical (and equally as beautiful) alternative.

According to Fair Feathers, once the roosters’ feathers reach the desired length, “the rooster’s back is then skinned, producing a “saddle” with approximately 200 usable feathers.”

Fair Feathers are custom, synthetic feather bundles that cost less, come in more colors and are more durable. In fact, the company donates a portion of its profits to help prevent animal cruelty.

For more information, check out FairFeathers.org.

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