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!
Love these Andrea! My 21 year old daughter just had some long "swoopy" bangs cut last weekend, just so she could wear cute barrettes! As always...you are right in style! xo suzanne
Posted by: Suzanne Clark Allison | January 28, 2009 at 12:30 PM
Andrea, I have long admired your barrette collection. They are all just so you! In all my flea market forays here in the rocky mountains I never see ANY! :( I just had my hair blown out last night-so I AM having a good hair day! Haha. I remember the little pink bow from my childhood.
~jane
Posted by: susiebelle | January 28, 2009 at 12:51 PM
I was flooded with memories looking at all these wonderful barrettes! I recognize many of them from my childhood! I didn't have these two, but love the umbrella and the cowboy boot!
Thanks for sharing!
Malisa
Posted by: Malisa | January 28, 2009 at 01:16 PM
Those are just adorable! I am going to go dig out my old barettes now!
Posted by: Ashley @ Domestic Fashionista | January 28, 2009 at 01:37 PM
A good hair day for sure when you are wearing such beauties! Love 'em Andrea. Are these mostly from Ohio? When you are lucky enough to find them, they certainly don't sell them for pocket change in PA! I don't think bobbie pins and little barrettes will ever be "out". And if they are who cares? Wear what ya love
Posted by: gabrielle | January 28, 2009 at 01:37 PM
Your barettes are beatiful!! I could just sit and look at the pics for hours of inspiration. I'm definitely going to be keeping my eye out for some pretties like you've collected!! Thanks as always for sharing!! Blessings and Hugs!
Posted by: MelissaC | January 28, 2009 at 01:37 PM
What a cool collection! I love hair accessories, too.
Hooray for big families!I have 45 first cousins on my mom's side (she had 13 brothers and sisters).
Posted by: Alice dR | January 28, 2009 at 01:49 PM
Memories! Pam
Posted by: Pam | January 28, 2009 at 02:28 PM
I have 3 girls so if you want to sell any of those you let me know!!!!!
Jill
Posted by: Jill Flory | January 28, 2009 at 02:41 PM
Now I know why I haven't been seeing these at the flea market. You have them all! What a fabulous collection. Just the best eye candy ever. xo, suzy
Posted by: GeorgiaPeachez | January 28, 2009 at 02:42 PM
Oh, I just love those pictures. So fun - makes me want to start a new collection. :-)
Posted by: Elaine | January 28, 2009 at 03:00 PM
Thank you for the chance to remember my childhood a bit. I too love the umbrella. Do you only collect pink, cream and aqua? Now I will be on the lookout for them. I think they would work get in some of my scrapbook pages.
Posted by: Account Deleted | January 28, 2009 at 03:02 PM
What a wonderful collection. My 21 year old daughter has taken to wearing hair clips she had as a little girl, so I'm pulling out all the old ones she put away and I couldn't bear to get rid of!
Posted by: Marilee | January 28, 2009 at 03:50 PM
they are all wonderful! fabulous collection! you are just simply amazing..such wonderful pictures, visiting your blog is such a treat, i think you should have a cover charge... :)
Posted by: ann | January 28, 2009 at 03:52 PM
OH my, I love your collection. How cute.
Posted by: Cynthia | January 28, 2009 at 04:18 PM
What little beauties! Thanks for sharing your collection. :)
Posted by: Amanda | January 28, 2009 at 04:55 PM
How fun is that! Those are so cute.
Posted by: The American Homemaker | January 28, 2009 at 05:45 PM
Love the umbrella!
Posted by: Laura K | January 28, 2009 at 05:47 PM
You have a fabulous collection. I remember some of those shapes from my childhood. I wonder if they'll ever make a comeback? Mimi
Posted by: mimisue | January 28, 2009 at 06:08 PM
oh my goodness...some of those actually look way too familiar to me :) ahhh the bad-hair day memories...
Posted by: brianadiller | January 28, 2009 at 06:12 PM
Those are so cute!
Posted by: Sherry B | January 28, 2009 at 07:04 PM
Andrea, you never cease to amaze me in finding "Everyday Beauty" in ordinary living and pretty little simple things...
You continually warm my heart and those of your regular blog readers. Thank You!!
Posted by: Britta Lee | January 28, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Andrea what a sensational collection - lucky girl
Alison
Posted by: Alison Gibbs | January 28, 2009 at 09:44 PM
I recognize some of the barrettes. I have pictures of me wearing them. I was born in the 60's.
I also have a red butterly barrette, that my Chrissy doll wears. You probably know the doll I am talking about. She has red hair and you can make her her shorter or longer.
Great Post!
Andrea
Posted by: Andrea | January 28, 2009 at 09:48 PM
So cute Andrea!!
I bet they look so pretty in your hair.
My hair was always too thick for the small barettes.
37 first cousins is amazing!!
My dad's mom had 10 kids, I guess that's what big Italian families used to do.
Cousins by the dozens!
Have a great night,
Rosemary
Posted by: Rosemary | January 28, 2009 at 09:56 PM