So let me introduce you to the new additions:
And the final pretty, the elderly lady of the group:
These make me happy:
Just a quick post for me today :o)
Monday, 11 April 2011
Fly My Pretties
Half price window day at the expensive charity shop today! Being a huge fan and collector of the vintage powder compact I've had my eye on 2 compacts in this window but they were bit above my usual budget so I've left them on several occasions but today was the day to swoop in and bag those pretties and bonus being there was another one added :o)
So let me introduce you to the new additions:
Mother of Pearl Melissa compact (look how clean and tidy it is inside with original paper liner! eeee!) This one has been in the window for a few weeks now and was marked at £10 - too rich for me but hey £5 on half price day will do me fine thanks!
This was the new one in the window - again its never been used and has original powder sponge and it was only £1.25! More inner squealing.
And the final pretty, the elderly lady of the group:
Has the previous powder in it (got to love that powder smell) and has been well loved but its still a beautiful compact - especially for £2.50 :o)
These make me happy:
So let me introduce you to the new additions:
And the final pretty, the elderly lady of the group:
These make me happy:
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Swoon, I love me some vintage compacts.
ReplyDeleteI own a similar mother of pearl mirror, found at a charity shop too.
You lucky girl, brand new and the smell of powder perfume is such a delight.
Have a great day amor.
I am loving the mother of pearl one, it is gorgeous, and even better at half price, You are so right, you have got to love that : ) xxx
ReplyDeleteI can almost smell them. I imagine a dainty white-gloves hand taking them out of a good quality leather handbag. What happened to us ladies eh? When did we become so masculine...
ReplyDeleteOh I love compacts too, I would have had to have the mother of pearl at almost any price!
ReplyDeleteCarol
Oh lovely!! Vintage compacts are just such gorgeous things to collect - your mother of pearl one is stunning!
ReplyDeleteJem xXx
You're a super finds magnet! I'm a fan of compacts too and carry a vintage one with me in my handbag; you can still buy refills - I use the Rimmel ones.
ReplyDeletegorgeous compacts finds, scarlett! i always love bringing pretty compacts especially with compacts mirror too! as usual, love your finds!!
ReplyDeleteOoh lovliess! Cant believe a compact would be priced at £10, shows what I know! Oh you have an award from me! :)
ReplyDeleteI love them too.... Aren't you glad you waited
ReplyDeleteI own my nan's from when she passed away a while ago, its very similar to the gold coloured one. It still has her powder in and I carry it in my own make-up bag at all times but would never use it. It's to special to use and the smell reminds me of her.
ReplyDeleteGreat compacts! I have a couple from my Grandmother but I should add a few more and make a full blown collection out of them.
ReplyDeleteLovely mother of pearl bargain- I would have made an exception for £5!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous.A lovely little collection.Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteI am just in awe of your charity shopping prowess. The first one is just lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove love love the mother of pearl one especially, I would have been very tempted even at full price as it's so beautiful. They're all pretty though, I can't pass them up either. (Still never have one in my handbag when I need one though!)
ReplyDeleteThey are beautiful! They remind me of my mom that I lost 16 years ago. I miss her so much!
ReplyDeleteSusie at Puddle Jumper Creations
Beautiful compacts ~ what great finds! Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove Brenda
They are lovely, and while looking at them, it reminded me of that delicious powder smell.
ReplyDeletex
Compacts are so feminine and glamorous, those are really gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteHow gorgeous are they Scarlett! They look so pretty together in the last pic x
ReplyDeleteScarlett they are so pretty! I love them all and I think the one with the old powder is extra special. Great finds and way to go to wait for 1/2 price day! hugs, Linda
ReplyDeleteScarlett they are beautiful. I especially love the MOP one! My first job 30+ years ago was behind the counter of the chemist shop. I remember us having old Stratton compacts in a cabinet that had been there for a gazillion years.We thought they were terribly old fashioned and only fit for grannies! Oh how I wish I had then the appreciation for these fine old beauties that I do now!
ReplyDeleteMy mum collects powder compacts and your 2 new beauties are lovely! Isn't it great when they still have some powder inside!
ReplyDeleteVictoria xx
Oh oh oh I would have snapped them up too love love love them well done you
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty - will you be able to put your own powder in one? I remember reading that Duchess of Windsor had rooms painted exact shade of her face powder to help her complexion glow. Its a must, I think! :)
ReplyDeleteI love the mother of pearl one, so pretty! My Boots 17 ones don't quite measure up!
ReplyDeleteThese are all so pretty and worth the wait!
ReplyDeleteBee happy x
Have a delicious day!
Beautiful compacts. Nice to fill a bowl or display on a dresser.
ReplyDeleteLinda
You lucky thing! Definitely worth waiting for!
ReplyDeleteLove the Laura Asley curtains on a previous post too!
These are all truly beautiful! What great finds Scarlett!
ReplyDeleteoooohhhh you lucky lady how lovely are those ;-)) The mother of pearl steels my heart it has to be said its beautiful. dee x
ReplyDeleteLove them! What wonderful finds! They must have been waiting for you and only you to buy them. I love the mother of pearl one.. so interesting! xx
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty, great find. I love stuff like this. I collect old avon powder boxes and perfume bottles.............Bonnie
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