Peacocks, the End!

Lest you think that all of the peacock hats are blue or green, I made a few in other colors-- namely, black and purple. Because the black jewels actually are black both sides, rather than being backed in silver to provide maximum reflectivity, I decided to try something different and mount the black jewel back-to-front. This made for an interesting convex faceted surface instead of the usual flat-front, which I thought was cool but wouldn't work with any other color besides black. I may try it on some other hats, depending on the design. I also liked how the purple jewel brought out the hints of violet in the peacock feathers.

Irina:
Black as midnight, the Irina is encircled with a ribbon of inky black velvet and adorned with a shining black acrylic jewel. Against all that darkness, the gleam of intricate brass filigree and the sparkle of tiny blue and green rhinestones draw the eye like a beacon, while a single perfect peacock eye practically glows with vibrant color. Behind the screening tendrils of a black ostrich plume, a shimmering green peacock sword curves like a crescent moon, peeking over the edge to provide a hint of intrigue. Mysterious, exotic, and dripping in darkness, the Irina is a secret waiting to be unlocked.

Ivana:

Ivana. The name conjures up images of wealth, power, and an image that's almost-- but not quite-- too flawless to be truly beautiful. The Ivana has it all-- lush purple velvet, ornate brass filigree, a multi-carat amethyst-colored jewel, and feathers everywhere. A pair of eye-catching peacock feathers presides over an elaborate ensemble of velvet and jewelry, while a deceptively casual ostrich plume sweeps to the side to reveal tiny rhinestones along its length. Whether you're planning on being the power, or the woman behind the power, this hat will never be anything less than perfect.