Shiny, Sparkly Things

I like shiny things. Things that shimmer and sparkle.  

I think it started with Miss Kim's magic mirror,  although it could be attributed to Dorothy's ruby red slippers. I loved the Wizard of Oz as a kid (although would cower when the Wicked Witch showed up) and would watch it often. Well, that and Grease, and Singing in the Rain. There is quite clearly a pattern there...   

Shiny, sparkly things are special. Shiny, sparkly things are magical. I would love to say that was just something I believed as a kid, but I admit, I still believe it. 

One thing I have discovered as a bride to be, is that there is such a thing as too much bling. By having too many shiny things, it makes them less special, less magical. So I have exercised extraordinary self control to actively limit the shiny things that adorn me on the big day. Don't get me wrong, there is bling...measured bling. 

One of the things I have been searching for is a hair comb so that there are sparkles in my hair. Being the tight wad that I am, I refuse to pay $85 for one, especially because they are not exactly what I am looking for. 

While we were on our recent family holiday, we visited a beautiful little town called Rutherglen. I know Rutherglen mostly because of Parker's Pies, as they are the most AMAZING pies (and cakes, and slices, and tarts). But it also has many antique stores. While meandering through an antique shop, I caught sight of some vintage brooches. While they were beautiful, at that point I really had no idea what I would do with them. 

So I hit up my old friend Pinterest and looked for some inspiration, and I found this:

Originally found on Pinterest, but attributed to weddingomania.com

These were lovely, but I really could not see how I could successfully blend this with my Wonder Woman themed bouquet. I searched ebay for vintage brooches, still needing some kind of sign of what to do with my vague concept. I found a bulk lot of vintage inspired brooches, $27 for 25 pieces, delivered. 

These will be used as part of the bouquet, used sparingly (remember, too much bling is not a good thing!) I have also selected 5 of these to create my hair piece. 

Don't worry, there will be pictures, just not yet. I cannot go spoiling the surprise for everyone! But I promise I will post copious photos after the big day :)