I did my first post on swim caps on challenge #42. At that point in time I had TWO swim caps.
These are my original two cap collection.
I got two for Christmas from my Mom. A few blog readers have sent me some as well. I now have 16 of them.
This pink beauty is from my mom.
As well as this one with the charming side flowers.
This blue beauty with a lovely blue floral pattern was from blogland friend Mary.
A child size swim cap from Elizabeth from Life in Smirleyword. My head is waaaay to big to try on this cap!
This ruffly gem came from Renee from My Vintage Mending.
A Farm Chicks find last year.
This blue floral swimcap inspired a patriotic post last year.
Another child size swim cap, estate sale found in original package.
Estate sale found crazy floral cap.
This cream colored cap has seen better days and the rubber has grown brittle over the years. I love the floral detail with the rhinestone on it.
Great colors in this colorblock style cap.
This is definitely one of those silly collections. Someday I want to own a beach house and display this collection there. I
have two kids in college right now, and the beach house dream is a ways
off. Someday...
If you have an idea for a future collection challenge, leave me a comment and finish the sentence "Show me your collection of ____."
If you missed my post on the vintage puppet show video that features swim caps it is worth watching. Makes me laugh every time I see it!
Happy Day.
How funny! Never saw a child's cap with a character on it! I wonder who dreamed that up?! When us kids were required to wear swim caps at the local community pool, us girls HATED it!
Posted by: Diane | January 15, 2013 at 06:22 AM
Thank you for starting my crazy long day with a few laughs!
Stay warm!
Erica
Posted by: Erica | January 15, 2013 at 06:23 AM
Ha! Love the modelling photos Laurie! You are a riot. My but those caps bring back memories of impaired hearing, snagged hair and the smell of rubber.... ah youth. The only accessory missing is the nose clip on that long rubber band. Yes, I WAS a sight to see at the pool alright. ;P
Posted by: Maureen | January 15, 2013 at 06:34 AM
OMG I love that you modeled some of them!
Posted by: Cheapchick | January 15, 2013 at 10:05 AM
You're such a hoot! And how lovely that you've accessorized each hat so nicely with coordinating sunglasses.
Looking forward to inviting myself to your future beach house once the kids have graduated. ;-)
Posted by: Into Vintage | January 15, 2013 at 10:33 AM
Those are so lovely. I can't imagine why they went out of fashion. I can't believe you wrestled into so many to take pictures. Thanks for the laughs, Laurie.
Posted by: Janet Johnson | January 15, 2013 at 10:34 AM
You have gotta love the child's swim cap with the character added to it!! I just love this collection!
chris
Posted by: chris mckinley | January 15, 2013 at 10:48 AM
My hair roots are hurting just thinking about putting all of those on and off. I think you need to start collecting wig heads to model them so you don't injure yourself. You sure do look cute as a button, though!
Posted by: Kathy | January 15, 2013 at 12:00 PM
You made my morning today! I didn't have time to leave a comment. I can picture you in one of those synchronized swimming shows :-) The Patriotic post makes you look like you're in the Olympics or something! Had fun looking at the Punch swim cap video again.Those are some really neat looking caps. The ones with the curly bangs crack me up. Of course you'd just have to pull your bangs out to have that!
Thanks for the smiles today :-)
Posted by: Doreen | January 15, 2013 at 01:08 PM
You and your caps made me smile.
There were some real whoppers out there!
Fun post.
Debbie
Posted by: My Shabby Roses | January 15, 2013 at 03:09 PM
You crack me up!! You are quite the MODEL!! Love the multicolor floral. Went back and watched the video again and the ladies in the audience were a bit droll. They need to look at your blog!
Posted by: Annette | January 15, 2013 at 05:20 PM
You are a hoot and a half. Thank you for starting my day with a smile!
Posted by: Susan | January 16, 2013 at 05:36 AM
Wow the collection has grown by leaps and bounds. Great smile starter to my day Laurie. Thanks
Sheryl
Posted by: Sheryl Remy | January 16, 2013 at 07:54 AM
Too cute you are!! Love all the sweet swim caps. Such a variety! xo Heather
Posted by: Heather | January 16, 2013 at 04:28 PM
I'm so glad I didn't miss this post. You are a darling model. Your collection is over-the-top fantastic. My mother needs to see this post. Smiles all around!
Posted by: Kim Kenward | January 16, 2013 at 07:12 PM
OMG, one of my favorite posts of yours! So glad you modeled many of them. That makes it so fun! Also, loved the cap with the bunny!
Posted by: Mitzi Curi | January 18, 2013 at 03:18 AM
lookin good!
Posted by: Your Niece | January 27, 2013 at 04:17 PM