Item of the Week - March 25th

http://etsy.me/1cLnznp

Italian Mosaic Pill Box

These mosaics were usually floral in nature and made up of small pieces of glass or gemstones to create the lovely pattern. 

This little box is an inch in diameter and absolutely stunning. It’s in very good condition and would be a cute addition to the collection of Italian mosaic fans. Originally $20, but if you want to take this dainty little number home for a steal use coupon code MARFEATURE20 for 20% off! 

Vintage Item of the Week - October 8th

Vintage Compact / 1960's Powder Compact / Pell Compact with Pink Flowers

https://www.etsy.com/listing/123738042/vintage-compact-1960s-powder-compact?ref=shop_home_active

This is a lovely vintage Pell compact with pink flowers. It is a square compact, opened by a little latch on the front that you press in. The compact is made of gold tone with a lovely pink flower design on the top. On the inside of the compact there is a mirror and a powder applicator, there is also a little bit of powder still left inside.

The compact would make the perfect "something old" for your wedding - easy to keep in a clutch and carry around with you on your special day!

| MEASUREMENTS |

Length: 2" x 2"

| DETAILS |

Style: Powder Compact

Label: Pell

Material: Metal and mirror

Colors: Gold with a pink and gold flower pattern

Condition: Some metal patina, otherwise great condition

Spring Fashion - Purses Part 5

The fifth installation of my comparison of Spring 2012 purse fashions with the vintage pieces and eras I believe inspired them. Today's purses:

Spring 2012 Purse - The Compact Metal Purse - Gucci


 

Key Attributes:
1) Metal compact style purse

2) Inserts into a carrying case that has the strap

3) Gold in color
4) Lots of metal and very structured


The Vintage Inspiration - 1930s-1940s Compact Purses






Key Attributes:
1) Metal compact style purse

2) Inserts into a carrying case that has the strap

3) Gold in color
4) Lots of metal and very structured
5) Hugely popular in the 30s and into the 40s
6) Allowed women to carry their lipsticks, blushes and other beauty items in a small case