Treats for Tresses

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!

Comments

[Liza]

where do you find vintage barretts?? Now I want some. I love collecting things like this!

[Susan]

Just caught your blog...I've got 21 first cousins on my mom's side...my husband has 63 on his mom's side...and both of us only have 2 or 3 on our dad's side.

[Manon-LeChaton]

Gosh, sell me your barretts, pity ! :) LOVE IT TOO MUCH