2012-01-26

Something Different

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If I had a store (because let's face it, the thought has niggled in my brain for years), I suspect I would spend an unreasonable amount of time merchandising it to look just right. But if I am shopping at a flea market or an antique store myself, I prefer to see dust, disorganization and piles and piles of stuff ready to tip over and maim me. It's because I love the hunt (which would explain the excessive thrifting in my life as well) and the feeling that at any moment the next treasure will be uncovered.
A friend took me to a little antique store in Utrecht and it was 2 floors packed full of crazy stuff. And out of all the amazing things that covered every inch of both floors, I bought this antique headband. It's not really my style, at all. Headbands are usually reserved for mommy bloggers and music festival goers (not a dig, just a truth) but it caught my eye immediately and came home with me. I love that the leaves are made of gold thread and that each flower is a slightly varied shade... I would renew my vows just to wear this headband... or just go to a music festival...

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27 comments:

  1. Veronika Novotny January 26, 2012 at 1:43 PM

    Oooh, love the floral headband, and you look SO gorgeous in these photos!! xo

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  2. SydneyJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:16 PM

    love this! trying new things is important! if you took the plunge and owned a store i would be there opening day!

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  3. ShrutiJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:26 PM

    You look like an Angel. Wait, or a fairy may be :)

    Shruti Carol
    Mysugarlesstyle.blogspot.com

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  4. modernmomJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    I am a mommy, and I don't wear headbands. But that made me laugh.

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 2:41 PM

    so so pretty.
    ps. i don't own any floral headbands...
    not all mommy bloggers are hippies. ;)

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  6. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 3:16 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous!

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  7. MaggleBishJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:19 PM

    Well, it looks amazing w/your hair. You look like a hippie-faerie out of a dream...

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  8. EleanorJanuary 26, 2012 at 4:44 PM

    You look like a Woodland Nymph and I mean that with the straightest face possible since that is such an unJentine like thing to say. Perhaps the better word would be "ethereal" which just came to me and I'm too lazy to delete Woodland Nymph.
    Love it on you!

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  9. Secondhand StellaJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:04 PM

    Aw, you look gorgeous. I love it!

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  10. Laura WhitmanJanuary 26, 2012 at 5:13 PM

    Okay, don't hate me, because you look gorgeous and I like the headband a lot, but my first thought when I saw the first picture was Taylor Swift.

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  11. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 7:27 PM

    You look very beautiful, but it does remind me of a wedding head piece .

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  12. ChristenJanuary 26, 2012 at 8:03 PM

    It is a stunning piece. Totally worthy of its own post. And event - I vote for the renewal of vows :)

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  13. SheyJanuary 26, 2012 at 9:03 PM

    you're right so not you but you look breathlessly beautiful =)

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  14. AnonymousJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:24 PM

    I would cross a border to shop in your shop! Does your husband know of this desire to renew your vows?

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  15. UnknownJanuary 26, 2012 at 10:30 PM

    It's beautiful! I'm not a mommy blogger or a music hippie but I am a headband addict…. can't help it.

    Best,
    Casey
    Girl in the Poodle Shoes

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  16. RaquelitaJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:02 PM

    I would definitely wear that headband anywhere. What a fantastic find!

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  17. EstherinaJanuary 26, 2012 at 11:57 PM

    Adorable headband. You look gorgeous!

    Step into Estherina's World

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  18. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 12:01 AM

    That headband is gorgeous. So feminine and beautiful. Looks so lovely on you.

    http://shannonhearts.blogspot.com/

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  19. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 10:13 AM

    Beaaautifull!
    -Lyndsay
    http://craftanista.blogspot.com/
    http://www.etsy.com/shop/lsenerch

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  20. LinayaJanuary 27, 2012 at 11:25 AM

    As a mom, I've steered clear of the headbands. It made me laugh because a lot of moms of little girls tend to be into the headband. I don't know if they put them on their daughters and then want to join the party or what.

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  21. ErinJanuary 27, 2012 at 1:51 PM

    I am music festival goer, and you're right. I love that headband! It's stunning and so fairy-like!

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  22. UnknownJanuary 27, 2012 at 3:48 PM

    You look so ethereal and pretty like a mermaid or something. I enjoy the vintage headband on you and I'm glad you're showing the world they're more for just the music festival goers and mommy bloggers. I wish I was more like you in enjoying the thrill of the hunt and seeing the beauty in something that has dust and has been piled underneath things. I have such a lack of creativity that I see something dusty and old, well that's what it is and I leave it alone. Show me your ways when you come to Chicago. Your ass will be passing through Michigan where I now reside and we should make it a priority to meet! Well I'll see you in March at least in Texas. I'm just now realizing I'm writing you a novel in the form of a comment. Apologies.

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  23. SusannaJanuary 27, 2012 at 4:56 PM

    (Okay, I wrote a long comment and then it erased so I will try again!:)

    I found out about your blog today through Michelle VanVeen and WOW...you go girl! I am so impressed and love your sense of fashion and you are a GREAT writer too! Remember those stories we used to write all those years ago?;) I think we've improved just a little!:)

    Well, wear that wreath and get your vows renewed...I would with that!:)

    I may be stalking you now!;)lol

    ~Susanna

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  24. stephanie / those tricksJanuary 27, 2012 at 6:29 PM

    How very Renn. Fair of you!
    Just need a turkey leg and slow motion run in a full, layered skirt.
    The husband can hold the lyre.

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  25. Our Sophisticated PlanetJanuary 29, 2012 at 5:03 AM

    I adore this 'crown' super whimsical and i love it.

    Delaney

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  26. Free CouponFebruary 1, 2012 at 7:01 AM

    Oh love the enchanting combination of floral headband and white!! reminds of me some fairytale princess!!

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  27. TheresaFebruary 3, 2012 at 2:13 PM

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