Birds of a Feather

While at Keeneland on Sunday in Lexington, KY, I spotted these young, feathery fashionistas.

"What were they thinking??!!"

I'm glad you asked. I have a few theories.

Perhaps they were converted to hair bows from their deceased subsequently stuffed birds ("pretty bird") and were meant to be good luck charms for their racing bets? Or maybe they're still having their hair done at Club Libby Lu and thought these feathery flowers were all the rage. Personally I'd like to think that maybe they just lost a bet (and not the kind that's on a horse) and the consequences for losing were to don these hideous accessories out in public.