Tuesday, March 20, 2012

a heavenly exposition


Every six months the magical Vintage Fashion Expo comes to town and my wallet explodes. One of the expo dates always falls right around my birthday, which means of course that I treat myself to a few beautiful new pieces. And by 'few' I mean a giant, stuffed bag full. This year I found a 1960's green lace vest and matching pants (seriously, best outfit ever), a pale pink sparkly 1970's blouse, several 1950's circle skirts, a brown 1950's cardigan, an I. Magnin hat in the prettiest shade of rusty orange, and a tote bag that looks like the Kool-Aid mascot (just as crazy as it sounds). Birthday money well spent, I say.




















coat  vintage, flea market
dress  vintage
purse  vintage from bohemian bisoux vintage
shoes  vintage ferragamo

22 comments:

mary van note said...

ahhh, i had tickets to go the expo both days, but when the weekend came around I knew I didn't have enough money to go. I hope by the next time the expo rolls around I'll have job in SF and can afford to have my wallet explode : )
You look beautiful!!

Unknown said...

absolutely perfect outfit for the expo!

xxx
www.ladyalamode.com

Anna said...

these are fantastic pictures so jealous of the expo we have nothing like that here in my little part of the uk!

that last picture of you is particularly stunning, beautiful!

Anna xxx

Fifties Darling said...

OH MY GOD (L) Those shoes... those dresses.... I just died a little. I so so so hate the fact that we don't have that here :'( And you looked absolutely gorgeous I might add!

Alice said...

Wow these picture are so beautiful! I love your outfit :) xx

http://alicesstylenotes.blogspot.co.uk/

Lo said...

I have to plan one of my SF trips around this expo someday...it looks so magical!

The Braided Bandit said...

These photos leave me teary-eyed with lacy-lust!!!!

Unknown said...

woah. this looks incredible. look a vintage thrifters orgasm. haha

p.s. you look lovely

p.p.s.
and i wanted to share my blog's first giveaway with you! Sending the link to all the lady bloggers i look up to!

http://talesforkarina.blogspot.com/2012/03/giveaway-25-giftcard-to-mystic-moon.html

Zane said...

beautiful photos and you look adorable too

Leila said...

I adore these pictures! All the clothes look so beautiful (including the dress you're wearing!). I want to find my way into a vintage expo now. :)

Lucy in the Sky said...

These pictures are so beautiful, I wish I could be transported there now! And that 60's green lace vest and matching pants really sounds amazing.

Becky said...

Oh, that is all lovely! I adore vintage fairs- They always have the best things!

Becky
xx

http://www.beckybedbug.com

Regan said...

hehe, I bought the 1940s pink nightgown from the 6th pic, the one with cherub appliques in the lace.

thriftylilpixie said...

Everything looks so beautiful!

Anonymous said...

Oh my goodness, what beautiful photos and clothing! I wish they had something like that where I lived! x

Kate {Something Fabulous}
http://thesomethingfabulous.blogspot.com

Nicole Faith Roxas said...

Love it! :)

Daria @ Kittenhood said...

ah, man, this looks heavenly! I envy the birthday girl :)

Anonymous said...

It looks like you had a brilliant day out! I can't wait to see how you wear your fab new pieces :)
R xx

Aliya said...

You dress is stunning! And so is your purse!! Great pictures!

x Aliya
www.hillsidestory.net

amberly said...

What an amazing time! And hell yes girl, its yo birthday! Treat yoself!!



And I have to ask, do you use undereye concealer? Or just have amazing skin? Or get hours upon hours of sleep?? Your eyes are stunning <33

Miss Tallulah Porkchop said...

OMG I HAVE THAT EXACT DRESS (except my sash is a sage green). How bizarre is that? Just dicovered your blog - love it, love you, love your style, love your wardrobe. Going to spend my entire day trawling your posts.

x

Unknown said...

All the Vintage expo posts kill me from my sf ladies wwahhhh :..(