The first one wasn't really to my liking, some really cute things, but pricey! The second was pretty great though! I spent $8 and got some pretty nifty goodies!
First up is my absolute favorite! I have another one in a similar shape (but slightly smaller) in black with an embroidered design on it, and it's one of my favorite vintage bags. I saw this one and I'm pretty sure my eyes popped out for a second or two ;)
Vintage velvet flower and woven bag $3
Velvet 3-dimensional flowers? Yes, please!! There's so many pretty colors on her, and she was in great condition after a little bit of a wiping with an antibacterial wipe. There's a vinyl lining on the inside, so washing was super easy!
Sorry for so many pictures, but I can't help the love! I'm still trying to date this bag better, I find handbags really hard to date. To me, this bag says 50s or 60s with the shapes and details, it makes me think of elaborate vintage hats. However, my grandmother told me that she remembers making these in the early 70s. You would buy a kit and make them, the details on the front were up to you. She particularly remembers initial ones with the initials of the maker embroidered on the front. Being made by somebody, this bag does not have a brand name inside, and I think that makes it all the more interesting!
Next up was a few vintage jewelry pieces! I love unique little pieces of costume jewelry, although I'm terrible at remembering to wear them!
I collect vintage animal pins, it didn't first start out as an intentional collection, but I started noticing a trend with them, and decided to go with it. This little seahorse was just fabulous, and I couldn't let him get away! He's unmarked, but he has a lot of character!
Seahorse pin/brooch $1
Okay, it's not another animal, but I loved this pin too! It's quite large but made out of a light metal with a cute little faux pearl center, also unmarked. It's so wonderfully feminine and sweet, I figured it would look great on a dress or even a coat!
White metal flower pin with pearl center $1
And the next two items are necklaces with stone pendants! I love the look of raw or natural looking stones in jewelry.
Pretty and simple and small! Maybe Cat's Eye? $1
I also bought a picnic basket for $1, but I don't have pictures of it. I've been looking for one for awhile, and although it's not the perfect picnic basket of my dreams, it's quite cute regardless! I recently used it in a photo-shoot, so I'll have some images of it soon :) And my last item was a handmade triangle scarf made out of an adorable vintage Alice in Wonderland fabric. You might not know it, but I love Alice in Wonderland! It's my absolute favorite thing to collect, and my family all knows it! The seller gave it to me for free with the rest of my goods, which was super nice!
So, what else did I see on this trip? A group of owls on a branch that looked like they were all fluff with beady little eyes. Possibly the cutest, creepiest things ever! I wish I had snagged a picture of them to share! Also several fur coats as well as a really creepy fur scarf with the animals heads attached. Eww! It almost gave me a heart-attack when I saw them! I know they were completely normal at one point in time, but they give me the creeps!
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