/cgl/ - Cosplay & EGL

I'm working on a San cosplay from Princess Mononoke. For accessories, I have the necklace almost ready and the dagger finished! I'd love to hear any suggestions!
>silver earrings
I don't have pierced ears and I was going to use fake hoops, but what should I make the silver earrings out of to make them realistic yet lightweight? I considered clay but people online complain that they're too heavy to carry. Paper seems too flimsy and I considered aluminum foil or painting craft foam, but they both seem silly looking.
>mask, ears, and cloak
I'm not sure where to begin?? I made a single test ear out of cardboard and slapped some paint on, but I dislike the shape. Should I use fimo clay instead? How would I attach the ears and mask to the cloak? In addition, what kind of shape should I cut the fur so it can be a hood and a cape?