I never really set out to start a collection of things. But before I know it, I have. Case in point: vintage hair accessories. Having no daughters, you would have to wonder why I have all of these barrettes. I'm with ya...but I just love them, and they usually only require a little pocket change at flea markets, so it's hard to resist.
When we were "home" at Christmas time, I was chatting with my teenage and 21-year old cousins {did I ever tell you I have 37 first cousins....my grandma had 12 kids}. Well, anyway, we were chatting, and apparently wearing bobbie pins and little barrettes is "in" right now. My cousins had their bangs swept over to the side, secured with a bobbie pin, and I loved the look. So, I came home and sorted through the collection I never meant to collect....and look at all of these pretty little things I can wear!
These rhinestone ones {above} are the ones I'm wearing most often.
Oh, and this Mother of Pearl one, too. Love the shape.
I think the plastic pieces are sweet but maybe a little too precious.....not quite the look I'm going for. But how cute would these be for a little girl?
Cute.
Cuter.
Even cuter! Love this cowboy boot too.
I had them all clipped onto these velvet ribbons, hanging on my inspiration board, but I decided to put the ones I wear in a little dish on my dresser. Makes more sense than having to go to my craft room to get a barrette for my hair!
I've been organizing {does it ever end?} and have come across some other "unintentional" collections. I'll gather them up and take some pictures soon.
Here's to a good hair day!
oh, I think this unintentional collection is for that third little one you are meant to have!
Hope you are doing well!
xoxo, Tiffany
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 28, 2009 at 11:00 PM
Well, as you know, I hven't a daughter in sight. However, Andres' hair is getting long enough again to require a barrette or two. Somehow, I don't think he'll go for it... lol...I just love them all...if I had some hair I would wear one or two!!! :)
Posted by: creativechaos | January 29, 2009 at 12:17 AM
What a LOVELY collection! I am right with ya on the cousin's. It's those Italian families of ours! (hee hee) Chow Bella.
Posted by: Becky Caldwell | January 29, 2009 at 02:02 AM
That is an amazing collection!
Posted by: Zita - Mlle Magpie | January 29, 2009 at 06:19 AM
What a great collection!
Posted by: Laura Ingalls Gunn | January 29, 2009 at 09:21 AM
Looks like you're set for the "in" crowd...love all those barrettes. I have 2 daughters who would never really let me "fix" their hair. Now my 13-yr-old is starting to wear barrettes again:)
P.S. I thought I had a lot of cousins (18 just on my mom's side...Gram had 7 kids)but you have double that!
Posted by: Leah C | January 29, 2009 at 10:11 AM
I found your wonderful blog a couple of months ago and I think you're AMAZING. I love your sense of style and the inspiration I get from reading your post. LOVE these barrettes! They bring back fond memories of my childhood and seeing them makes me wish I would have kept mine. Keep up the great work!
Posted by: Karyn | January 29, 2009 at 03:40 PM
Great collection! You have such good taste. Saw your heart collection in Somerset Life recently. A couple from your collection look like bakelite. ;)
Posted by: psmullican | January 29, 2009 at 06:59 PM
I LOVE the umbrella barette and the one above it with white "beads". If only I'da known, I would've saved all my girls' barettes! They are precious.
Posted by: Karen B | January 29, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Oh, I just love it when you post a picture of something I had totally forgotten about. I am 46 years old and I remember wearing barettes in my hair when I was little. I had one exactly like the peachy/pink plastic bow you pictured above. I haven't even thought about that in years, until I saw your sweet picture. Thanks for bringing back childhood memories.
Posted by: Teri Balch | January 30, 2009 at 03:58 PM
I love how you display them on ribbons! Another delightful post with lovely pictures!
Posted by: Farrah | January 30, 2009 at 05:30 PM
What fun to see some barrettes that I had as a girl!! Love your blog. :)
Posted by: Cathy | January 30, 2009 at 10:09 PM
Your collection is AMAZING!!!!! ~Cheryl
Posted by: cheryl@cottagefarmvilla@att.net | January 30, 2009 at 10:40 PM
Wow,
These barrettes bring back so many childhood memories! I remember wearing some barrettes like these when I was a kid. The ones they have today just don't have the same charm. Thanks for sharing your collection.
Kim
Posted by: Kim | January 31, 2009 at 10:12 AM
The girls here in Oklahoma have been sporting the baby clips too...way cute! Even though I am only 26, I think I have outgrown the cute clips. I am in love with that starfish clip!!!! How adorable would that be this summer or even better, on the beach!!! Love it!
Posted by: Brandee Smith | January 31, 2009 at 09:57 PM
Those are precious. I'm glad your wearing them. You should post a picture to show us how adorable i'm sure you look.
Cari b.
Posted by: luckygirlgifts | February 01, 2009 at 01:18 AM
I LOVE YOUR BARETTE COLLECTION, ESPECIALLY THE UMBRELLA. THEY ARE ALL SO ADORABLE. I WISH I WOULD HAVE KEPT ALL MY DAUGHTER'S OVER THE YEARS...I LOVE THE HEADING OF YOUR BLOG. IT WAS VERY BEAUTIFUL.
I AM NEW TO BLOGGING AND I HAVE MET SOME AWESOME WOMEN WITH SUCH CREATIVE IDEAS.
BLESSINGS
debbie
Posted by: debbie ragan | February 02, 2009 at 03:28 AM
Love these - my mom had one of the little pink hat barrettes (w/the blue and white flowers) and let me wear it when I was little...don't know where it is now!
Posted by: Janelle | February 02, 2009 at 09:15 PM
That has to be one of the cutest collections I've ever seen...Thanks for the flashback too!
Posted by: jennifer | February 03, 2009 at 09:11 AM
These look familiar from my past, esp. the pink bow. I don't recall wearing barettes back then, 'tho...maybe, I remember other classmates or my nieces wearing them.
Posted by: tammyCA | February 03, 2009 at 05:44 PM
Andrea, these just conjure up memories of myself brushing my daughters hair and clipping it back....
How many long years ago that was!
And now they are grown women...
Thanks for the memories!
Diane
Posted by: Diane Knott | February 03, 2009 at 05:57 PM
These are so special! Being one who always seems to be in some state of growing out my bangs, I always wear a barette or bobby pin-this gives me a much better idea! The fact that they are affordable makes the collection even more fun. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Meagan | February 04, 2009 at 09:15 AM
How fun! Love them!
Posted by: Martha Gayle | February 04, 2009 at 08:40 PM
Oh WOW!! what a delightful collection.. you got a lot of vintage beauties there!
-breezy
http://enterpinkdoor.blogspot.com/
Posted by: Breezy | February 06, 2009 at 06:18 PM
I saw many barrettes in your collection that I wore as a little girl. the salman pink bow. the blue figure eight. brings back so many memories. Such a lovely collection you have.
xoxo
Suze
Posted by: Suze | February 06, 2009 at 06:46 PM