For All of You Who Know What a Flapper Is

I thought the whole world knew what a flapper was but apparently that's not true. I was asked at a ward Halloween party what I was dressed as and when I replied, "A flapper," I got the blankest stare. And even after trying to explain what a flapper is, the lightbulb still wasn't going off.

I was confused. Didn't the Great Gatsby movie just come out? I didn't go see it because even though I'm an English major and I'm supposed to worship that book I thought it was depressing and every character was a horrible person. But that's just me.

I made the headband because I didn't like the tacky giant-feather-and-sequins bands that you can buy at costume stores. I bought the gold band, the brooch, and the feathers from Hobby Lobby, then attached the brooch and feathers to a piece of felt (to make it stronger and keep it from flipping around) and glued it all together. I like how it turned out, and on top of that there are no huge feathers sticking straight up off the side of my head so that's a plus in my book.

You will probably never see my hair up again. I have so much of it and it's so thick that putting it up is a nightmare.

 The dress isn't very 1920s looking but there's an explanation for that. I actually have another one that looks more authentic, but it's way less comfortable. I decided not to wear it today since I was dressing up for the annual costume contest at the office and I still had to work all day.

And just in case you're considering trying to take pictures of your own headband/hairdo, don't. Unless you have more talent than me of course. Because this is what will happen.

Side of head.

Still side of head . . . 

The back of my head is ridiculous, obviously.