Showing posts with label Bath Powder. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Bath Powder. Show all posts

Saturday, October 22, 2011

100th Post (Retail, Vanity/dressing table search)

Hooray I made it to 100 posts! In 2010 I joined Blogger in Feb and only did 28 posts the whole year. This year so far I have done 69 *heh* So I either got better with my blogging.. Or I blab too much!!! (One or the other)



Last week Mr. and I celebrated our 12 wedding anniversary. We decided we wanted Chinese food so we went to a lunch buffet.
The food above was my plate.
(Is now hungry just looking at it)

Part of a gift from my parents was a $25.00 gift card for WINNERS.
I like what they carry there but do not go there much as I spend most of my shopping time in thrifts and buying my other bathroom necessities, makeup and such from places like Walmart or Zellers (Zellers is a Canadian store very similar to Target).
When Mr. and I get a gift card we first try and find something for the house we both agree on. But if there is nothing that is too thrilling we split the card in half and buy what we want. (We are pretty good at sharing since we have been together since we were 14 years old. Even though my Mother said I was not allowed to date until I was 16. I sure showed her... *laugh*) So with my half here is what I purchased.

~Pink Leopard Hair Wrap~
I used to have a cheepie from the dollar store but haven't seen it around in ages. Plus this one is sooo much cuter! *lol*




~Lavender Talc Powder~


It was the metal tin that got to me.. but it smells lovely and will make me feel fancy!


I might just wear it out tomorrow like a hood
(Kidding)


VANITY SEARCH

My search has become a slight obsession. I have my money stashed and hidden away from my Birthday just waiting for the perfect vanity table to come my way. Now why is it when you do not have the money for something it is plentiful but when you finally do they seem like a rarity!
*AHHHHH*



My search has become part of a daily routine. Added onto my morning coffee with blogger I now turn to the classifieds in my area ready to click on a ad that shows a vanity table and message the seller as fast as my fingers can type before someone else does. I leave the page up on my computer all day pressing refresh whenever I remember. *Seriously* One did pop up that I was in love with at first site... But it's a little farther than I am willing to travel to go get it. *sigh*



The money it would cost in gas could probably buy me 8 bag sales.



*Gasp*



So as long as all goes well... Next weekend Mr. Coconut and I will be taking a out of town day trip. We plan on thrifting and trying to find a vanity table in a few towns over from where I am. We will actually be going to two different towns and to thrift shops we have never even set foot in before. So it will be quite a fun adventure *I imagine*. I also looked up some used furniture stores in those towns and found a couple that (Judging by google maps) Look like they very well could have a vanity table inside them. *hahaha* "Stalker-ish huh" Now I didn't actually see a vanity table in them.. just by the pics it looks like they carry vintage furniture.



"Dear Vanity: Even though you do not yet exist in my life I have been preparing for you. Last week I bought you a pretty little lamp that is going to make you and I feel sooo glamorous. I have jewellery I want to keep in one of your drawers and I have a tray that can sit on you and hold my small perfume collection. I have hair flowers that need to be cozy for the Winter.. and a BUNCH of other stuff. So if you could just do your part... and try to find me too. I would be very grateful. *Hope to meet you soon* I will be waiting with arms wide open and a bottle of Old English Lemon oil to condition your wood! *If that doesn't make you excited?! I don't know what will!!"



Love always: Coconut

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Glorious Garage Grabs Flamingo flamenco (Pic Heavy)

"Meet my two new friends"


Friday afternoon I was going through Garage sale ads and I seen one that had a (What will be sold list) On that list was 2 PiNk FlAmInGoS.


From that moment on I was determined to get these two. And obviously I did what I set out to do.


Sadly the nice lady did not know where their legs went. *Lucky* I have flamingo health insurance, and they shall soon be able to stand on their own two rods in the near future.


Now lets get the the rest of my sale finds of the day.


~*Chanel Bath Powder*~



Big round 8 oz 226g


The container is full and looks as though the original owner maybe only used it a couple times. "Ebay told me I done good!" I got this gem for $1 from the lady who also sold me the flamingos.


~*70's Groovy Hippo Candle*~
50 cents


~*Round wicker look purse*~


Anyone know anything about these? I found a few online some were listed as 70's others 80's. To me it looked older when I purchased it, but now I am not too sure.






~*Lipstick & Nail polish holder*~



Purchased from Flamingo lady *lol* "If only she knew.. what I call her..

Will be heading to my "Vanity area"

$1


~*Home Garden Book*~



What a cute house that is! I love the yard!



~*Vintage Daisy Skirt*~


$1.50


Size: 16


(Too big for me.. But I looked it over very well before buying and thought it should be quite easy to make a few sizes smaller)


Has a cute metal zip. Also it had some tissue in the pocket.. (Uhggg..)


which had lipstick kisses on them.. I wonder if they were vintage kisses? LOL


REGARDLESS


I threw them away.. sorry.. But they were red!



~*CHRISTMAS IN JULY!!*~


These lights have bakelite plug ins.


FREE


~*Plastic umbrella cover with fringe*~


It's currently airing out.. previous owners must have had stuff stored for quite some time.. smells a little musty! It is draped over a modern smaller patio umbrella.. I hope to find a vintage one soon.

$1



~*Green wood bead necklace*~

50 cents


~*King Leopard bed set*~



"Didn't have a price.. I was sort of thinking they would be pricey.. I almost didn't even bother asking. I thought the seller would at least say $10.00."

Finally I decided I may as well just find out..

She said: $2


BOY WAS I EXCITED!


*MrreeeeowwWWWWW*


~*Vintage fabric*~


~*Vintage Fabric*~




~*New never opened Tex Made flannel sheet*~

$5



~*Lady Schick Hair Dryer*~


"This is something I have been wanting for A LONG TIME..."


I came across two last year for prices higher than I wanted to pay(One blue One Pink). I then came across a brown one with an okay price.. tested it at the store & it started SMOKING!!! My God.. The store stuck in that area for the rest of the time I was in there.

Today I found this gorgeous *GREEEEEN* beauty on sale for $5

plugged her in and she sounded like she as purring and heated up in seconds.

"YYYYYYYYYYYYAAAAAAY"






"Oh dear.. you caught me at a bad time.. *hehe*






I love the settings (Synthetic Wigs) (Natural Wigs) *lol*

I may start having to invest in some wigs... *wink*




~*1967 tea towel calendar*~

50 cents


~*Purple dress*~

75 cents




Surely will not fit my body. But Galaxie my mannequin should have no problem.. the scrawny broad!
So there you have it. That is what I picked up from other peoples yards and brought into my own.



Also today was the second day of wearing contacts. I got them in pretty quickly, they did not bother me at all for the 5 hrs I was supposed to keep them in. I got them out ummm alright.. I still need more practice. For some reason that is the harder part for me. *lol*



Hopefully you all are having a great weekend.