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Ear cuffs need a revival: fantasy elf ears and rainbow feathers

It started with seeing a cute elf ear cuff on Pinterest and led to an ear cuff revolution. Well, maybe not that far, but you can still check out these ear cuff ideas in this week’s Superficial Snack. Rainbow feathers, dragonflies, and steampunk ear cuffs abound!

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A special interview and offbeat discount on amazing fascinators from daniAWESOME accessories

I don’t know about you, but I get super inspired by hearing stories about successful and awesome indie craft business — how they got started, how they stay inspired, their hopes for the future of their business. Here’s my interview with Iowa-based, indie crafter, and friend of the Empire, Dani Ausen of DaniAWESOME accessories. Along with inspiration, and pretty fascinator porn, she’s also offering up a special offbeat discount!

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More dreamy bridal headdress magic from The Plumed Serpent

I haven’t been able to get The Plumed Serpents’ dreamy headpieces out of my mind since Ariel first introduced us to The Plumed Serpentfirst introduced us. So now I’m REALLY excited, because I get to show you MORE works of head art from Daniella White, the crafty maven behind the headdresses. And there’s also a special discount for Offbeat Bride readers. OMG, come look!

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Valerie & Buz’s San Francisco speakeasy cocktail party wedding

A wedding in an authentic nightclub dating back to Prohibition is the PERFECT place for a speakeasy-themed party featuring peacock details, a little burlesque, live music, and a to-die-for corseted gown. Check out this vintage-style wedding, but beware the ill-fated salt ceremony!