I don’t care as much about how collectible something is because I buy what I like and keep it. I don’t resell anything. If I can’t use it, I find someone who can or donate it to one of my favorite thrift stores.
So I had a nice surprise when I bought this pretty little gold mesh bag, made by Whiting and Davis and found out it was highly collectible. Using a google search I discovered that a lot of celebrities have been photographed carrying them.
There’s a wonderful website HERE showing Nicole Kidman, Shakira, Eva Longoria and even Paris Hilton with these bags at big events. The one I bought looks the most like the purse Paris Hilton has…isn’t that COOL!?
(the closure is interesting, too)
I have a few vintage bags and my most treasured is this beaded purse that was my Grandmother’s.
Maybe I should go to Thrift stores more often! My hubby would have a laugh. He knows I manage to stop in pretty often!
I’m joining Thrifty Things Friday!
Also Katherine’s Corner,
and Jann for Share Your Cup !
Do you have any vintage purses or bags?
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39 comments:
What a great find! Your grandmother's old purse is beautiful also. Gotta love thrift-storing :)
What fun! You just never know what you're going to find on any given day. I like your grandmother's bag even better. What a treasure - and especially because it was hers.
Very neat!
NICE find!
it's such a cute bag!!
I have an old tote that belonged to my mother...it has beaded vines and songbirds on it.
When i go thrifting, I usually make a beeline for the purses.
have a great day:)
I love both bags. It seems quite frivolous to have a bag that's pretty instead of functional...I like being frivolous!!
Jane x
What a great find, now you can be photographed out on the town with it:-) Love the color on the inside too. Your grandmother's beaded bag is stunning.
Just love the beaded bag that was your Grandmother's. Lovely! Do you display it anywhere? The gold clutch is pretty too...my daughter has one very similar - we bought it at a garage sale. Most recently at a garage sale, I bought a needlepoint purse in fabulous condition for $3. The plan is to re-work it and decorate/embellish magnolia pearl style. Cheers, Catherine
I had never heard of that type before. It's a cute bag!
Until I read the above comments, I thought I thought I'd be the only one who would rather have a bag that grandma owned than one carried by Paris! But lucky you - you have them both! FUN!
What a great find! Any excuse to do more thrifting will work for me! Have a great weekend!
~Trisha
that's cool!
That is gorgeous! I do have one vintage bag that I bought many many years ago in a thrift shop in New Orleans. I'll have to find it and photograph it sometime.
hugs,
Linda
Back in the 80's, my aunt bought me a navy mesh bag made out of those same metal circles...even though it was navy, it was really glittery in the sun. I eventually sold it at a resale shop. I wish I had kept it.
I love your grandmother's purse! My grandmother and great-grandmother used to have my aunt make them purses with purse kits...where she glued on the stones...had pictures of flowers or owls...and they were kinda' hard....held in a particular shape....had a strap that went over and close it....do you remember those? I'd love to have one of them!!! They were really popular in the late 60's, early 70's.
That's a great find!
I wouldn't have any idea if it's vintage if I see one..but I love thrift store.
#2 I like. I have a bag I used to go out with to places in Toronto many years ago. I think being married 51 years it will be now a run of the mill purse.
Now you got me to see where it is if I have it still ha,ha.
Both bags are beautiful and it is good to be ready in case you are invited to a celebrity gala! 8+) Finds like this are what keep us going back to shop another day.
That is a real find, Diane! You really do well on your thrift store excursions!
Good Evening Diane, This is a beautiful bag, so small and delicate, but I really love your grandmother's vintage bag, it is so gorgeous. I do a lot of beadwork and I can see the beadwork on the bag is stunning.
Isn't it exciting when you find something special.... it doesn't have to be valuable... just something you love and will treasure.
Best wishes
Daphne
I own a similar evening bag, but it is a recent buy and not vintage. I do love that yours is a vintage one --makes it all the more special!
Hope you are having a wonderful summer, Diane. My granddaughter has been keeping me very busy as I babysit all week. I love it but it means less computer time. She is napping now--nice to have a few minutes to catch up with you!
Wow such fun.
Beautiful finds:)
Big hugs x
How wonderful to own the beaded bag that, I am sure, was precious to your grandmother. I like your new little bag, will you be carrying it on the red carpet , girl.:):) We I go to the thrift store my husband goes along. he has found treasures also. xoxo,Susie
White gloves and a beaded purse! Your grandmother's purse is stunning. I do not have any from yesteryear.
~Judy
definitely a great find :)
A terrific find, so beautiful, as is your grandmother's evening bag. TFS. I am a follower of your blog and look forward to return visits. I invite you to join me as well on my blog at http://atastefultouch.blogspot.com
Hugs, Gayle.
Thank you for joining TTF this week and sharing such a great find!
Linda
What a lovely find. You lucky lady! Your grandmother's bag is gorgeous. My mother has her mother's beaded bags framed and hanging on her bedroom wall.
What a find!! But I like your grandmothers purse better - so pretty.
Who knows, maybe some star was using that purse and it ended up in the thrift store....one never knows what they can find. You seem to have a knack and the eye for finding some interesting things.
(((HUGS))) Susanne :)
SO pretty.
I love the treasure that was your Grandmothers.
Love Thrifting.
Woolie Hugs
Love, love, love your Grandma's handbag! The little gold clutch is a find. I have one but it is from Avon. Was going to use it if I ever go on a cruise!
Deb
You have very stylish taste! That bag of your grandmother's is stunning!
That is such a neat find!
Ohhh how pretty! I love vintage bags and vintage hats. They are so pretty and detailed. You have some pretty finds there.
I love vintage bags too! Once things settle around here, I want to go thrifting. You find the neatest things!!!!
Linda
Sew What!
Yay for the bags :) You know much I love bags and shoes namemate. I love everything I see here.
Do you hear that? that is my heart doing a little pitter pattering! love the purse. I collect vintage purses and would have snatched this one up in a heartbeat as well. Beautiful find my friend! thank you for sharing this beauty with us at TTF!
Your grandmother's bag is a beauty! I have a gold mesh bag -- I went to check it out but it's a different brand -- pretty though and I love the way the mesh feels in your hand!
Nice find for you!
Girl, you've got the magic eye! If I could do that I'd go to thrift stores =more often too.
Diane, you are right up there with the celebs girl! Love the new bag and grandmothers beaded one is fabulous! Thanks for sharing with SYC.
hugs,
Jann
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