I got this tin this morning from a car boot sale, we nipped to.
It was 20p and I love it.
I told you my love of butterflies had enchanted me again and it seems this tin was the perfect find today. I don’t know how old it is/what it was originally used for, but I am in love with it's old aesthetic.
I can’t decide what to store in it, I am thinking maybe personal things, letters/postcards, although I have not decided yet♥
I have been collecting these for quite a while now. I have probably said before how much I love the idea of a glamorous woman from a different era to me applying her makeup/perfume, having these items arranged on her dressing table. The stories behind these items will always enchant me.
Decadence to me is that time a girl spends alone at her dressing table, applying makeup, staring back at her reflection and spraying her favourite scent.
These lovely items make me happy...
Rose Scent Bottle, with scent still in £4.49 eBay.
I got this off eBay a few years ago, I couldn't resist it. I was concerned about it getting damaged in the post as it was so delicate but it turned up in perfect condition. It’s a cologne perfume and it has not been used. It’s extremely strong and smells typically ‘old’ if you get me. No I don’t use it, but I love having this on display.
Vanity Mirrors, £1 charity shop part of a set/50p Seaside Charity Shop
I kind of have a thing for these. I saw this programme once and a model was photographed looking into one and it sparked a fascination in me. I love the patterns. You just can’t get things like this these days brand new. They are truly a traditional item.
Scent Bottle, 50p Charity Shop
My Mum got me this one. It’s an empty scent bottle, presumable refillable but I used to collect empty perfume bottles and this was perfect in my collection. It reminded me a little of Anna Sui. I have always hung on to this as it’s very pretty.
Compact Mirrors, various charity shops
I think you’ve seen the pocket one before, but it is one of my all time favourite items after all. The folded fan one was another present from my mum. I love the neatness of this one. It’s very small and simple but a classic design.
The round compacts are not branded but I love the patterns on them. One day I would love to own a vintage stratton compact♥
So last year I reached the conclusion that changing my purse was more of a habit than a fashion statement.
Well fear all. This has been bugging me for a while now. Somehow, I have ended up with no purse. (A little lie: okay I have a whole box full in my closet but that’s beside the point)
Basically I had stopped using purses so much so I have been carrying loose change, cards, receipts all around in pockets and bags. Rather unpractical and silly, it wasn’t until I was at the post office the other day paying a very little amount with a note, I thought… I am so totally missing out on the purse thing.
Well fear no longer. I have resolved my problem.
And I have not only bought myself a new purse, I have bought myself a ‘real’ purse. I don’t know why but I have always gone for small purses. The type I associate with teenagers, enough room for your bus pass and a couple of quid.
Never have I had a long ‘grown’ up purse like this. Which is odd as actually there pretty useful :)
I got this from New Look at the Trafford Centre. And fell hopelessly for its floral charm.
It was £6 but I had a 20% off voucher so got it for £4.80…kerching.
Love me, love me not. Hopefully I won’t need a new purse for a long time now.
I’m an addict when it comes to treasure troves. And often dream about one day owning the ‘perfect’ collection.
So I’ve finally managed to sort through some of my old toys from my parent’s house, and have boxed up the real keepsakes for some generations to come. I can be ruthless when it comes to clearing out, but I could not find it in my heart to part with these…
Aladdin♥
I am a Disney girl at heart. And pre pixar, Aladdin was my all-time favourite Disney film growing up. There was something so magical about the setting and story. I loved Jasmine’s beauty. And the quirkiness of Abu.
My mum would often choose a certain theme for our Birthdays growing up. I remember the year she bought me all Aladdin presents, I was mad about this film and so thrilled with everything.
I remember opening this gold handbag and purse first, then each figure separately. Notice the real size Genie lamp, the amount of times this featured in made up games. A real keepsake.
Badges
Why is it kids collect badges? They always come attached to birthday cards for one. Here we have Sooty and co, I remember getting these at the Sooty shows we would go and see at the local theatre.
The o so whimsical Button Moon, and a few pony ones for the ride.
Pogs/Tazos
Me and my brother had loads of these. It’s funny I chose all the girly ones and just liked collecting them really. And not forgetting Tazos. Who didn’t collect these? I wish Walkers crisps had things like this in now. Must have totally been a 90s thing for sure.
And finally…
These beauties. A whole box full before my eyes.
Polly Pockets from 1989-1996
I wanted these a few years ago, and nagged my parents to whereabouts they were. I was utterly convinced they had been thrown away because they never turned up. Turns out after all they were sitting pretty in a shoebox in the back of the garage. I suppose I should have known they wouldn’t have been chucked, just ‘misplaced’ rather.
I love the memories attached to these things, but equally love the detailing and stories to each one.
My all time favourite is this 1989 Christmas one. Really is so beautiful. Christmas is my favourite time of year also.
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Polly Pocket is almost as big as Barbie for me. It’s that fantasy girly world again, that I just loved when I was a child. And secretly still adore now.
Scrapbooks have always been a huge part of my life. I love making collages and I love collecting images.
I have recently begun a new scrapbook project, that I will be showing you all soon.
But I have discovered some of my old scrapbooks, and thought it would be nice to reflect on a few previous scrapbooks I have compiled over the years.
2004/2005
This is one of my earliest scrapbooks, there wasn’t really a theme here, just more of things I liked and wished I could own one day. I started this one when I was about 14; I remember backing the cover with part of a Miss Sixty catalogue and feeling so fashionable at the time.
2006/2007
This was the first scrapbook where I started thinking about what I was putting together. I really got into the themes and colour. This one I started to build together as an ongoing project. I was influenced by designers a lot but also combined pretty imagery and my own photographs.
2008
This is a little scrapbook/journal I filled with relevant things that had inspired me. I made lots of notes and ramblings along the way. I also began talking about makeup in here! Which I had never done before
2008/2009
This is my most fulfilled book, 50 back to back pages in total. I had been storing ideas and images for a while, so when I finally purchased this clear Paperchase plastic file, I had a complete open canvas, and the ideas just kept flowing. This to date is my best scrapbook; it incorporated trends, designers, colours, patterns and celebrities. I simply loved this book. The folder was the best £4.75 ever spent. Plus it has the extra bonus of protecting the pages in years to come.
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Sorry for the picture overload here, but I just wanted to show you a good glimpse into my ideas and inspiration.
& also I love seeing other people’s scrapbooks, so if you have any posts or anything relating to scrap booking be sure to give me a shout :)
