Tuesday 31 August 2010

Channeling our Inner Gatsby

After spending a large portion of the summer at the height of biker chic fashion, I jumped at the opportunity to get gussied up and be seen sans helmet hair at the Jazz Age Lawn Party on Governor's Island this past weekend.

Jazz Age Weekend


Jazz Age Weekend
Michael Arnella and his Dreamland Orchestra provided the music.

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

It was the perfect day for wool bathing costumes.

Jazz Age Weekend

Jazz Age Weekend

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Did I mention that there were Champagne cocktails as well?

I found all the vintage fashions so inspiring. Delicate little crocheted gloves, felted wool cloches, beads and ribbons and lace and feathers. T-strap shoes and knee-high stockings with tiny flasks tucked in the top. The women looked stunning and the men looked dapper and dashing.

Back to reality this week. Ah well.

4 comments:

  1. Lynn and I were there on Sunday and we had no idea this was happening! What a wonderful surprise to walk into this party and see all the participants dancing the Charleston in vintage clothing. It was magical!

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  2. Ooh, you look super adorbs! Awesome pictures. I never made it out there on Sunday--too hungover :P

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  3. i've seen photos of previous events, but every time is like the first time. it seems magical!!!

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  4. It's amazing how authentic it all looks... and your photos are just amazing. I was suddenly transported to the '30s and '40s! Thanks for sharing.

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