Every year the National Trust NSW holds a Vintage Bazar.
Here is what I wore.
So many people commented on how lovely I looked, which was so nice. Most seemed shocked that I made my hat.
I rag curled my hair the night before.
Hat: Handmade by me.
Shirt: Plain long sleeve shirt from Kmart.
Corset: My everyday corset from Orchard Corsets.
Skirt, Petticoat and Bloomers: Handmade by me.
Shoes: Vintage mink lined boots.
A close up of my hat, which I luckily finished around 2am the night before. I originally began with the notoriously difficult vogue pattern V7464 but ended up changing the pattern to something a lot easier. Its made of a base circle of buckram covered in black satin with wire blanket stitched to the edge for strength and stability and a semi circle of satin covered buckram for the crown. I hand stitched the flowers, feathers and organza ribbon into place to add height and drama to the hat. I also added the lace and black glass gems to balance it out and add opulence, which I think is important in a hat.
Here is my haul from the fair, There were so many wonderful things from the various stall holders that it made it very hard to stick to my budget. Had I had the money, many lovely hats and vintage furs would have come home with me.
Vintage Art Nouveau Glove Box.
I love gloves and having a proper glove box on my dressing table for the ones I use regularly to reside in is wonderful. I was able to pick up these books for only a dollar each.
These gorgeous cards are from the artist Cassandra Kavanagh.
It was lovely to chat to both her and her husband. She uses old photos and pictures to create gorgeous artworks and I had to purchase a few to add to my inspiration boards.
And lastly I purchased a new pagoda style umbrella to replace my old frilled one that broke recently. And a cute little embroidered fan as it was starting to get quite hot and there is no more elegant way to cool oneself than with a pretty fan.
Till next time.
