Sunday, August 19, 2012

The 7th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party


The 7th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party was today! And boy was it fun! My husband was super kind to drive my friend Holly (from Veronica Vintage) and I to Pier 6 in Brooklyn. I'm so grateful because he spared my sore feet from the trains (thank you honey!!). From there we took the ferry over to Governor's Island. After a little walk we found ourselves in a sea of flappers and art deco!


Before I share the rest of my adventures with you I'd like to tell you about my dress. It is a 1930's dust bowl dress and it is my first piece from that era. I purchased this sweet dress from another vintage blogger Tea with the Vintage Baroness who is also a seller on Etsy. Her shop is called Adeline's Attic

What a fantastic seller she is and so helpful too! If you're looking for something special for your vintage wardrobe you should defiantly stop over at her shop!

I added some flair to my look with two clips~a daisy (to go with my dress) and a bunny clip because of course you know why *wink* My muah was done beautifully by Holly (thank you!!).


The party was held on a beautiful lawn that was an old military barracks. I could envision myself vacationing there for the summer-just divine! One of the first booths we looked at had AMAZING vintage items. The two beautiful women behind this booth are also the shop owners of two Etsy shops that I just adore~Giana from The Greedy Seagull and Amy from Wildfell Hall Vintage.




That 1940's hat and 1930's dress (that I have been watching for wks now hehe) have BUNNY written all over it! Wish me luck with my ebay sales so I can snatch it up and wear it to my next event! The Grand Opening of a new shop on September 15th with Giana from The Greedy Seagull and her friend Jessica (located at 22-03 Astoria Blvd)! I am so excited for them and really excited for me because I won't have travel far since it is close to where I live (can we say so awesome!!??)!


This is the way the lawn looked-filled with folks having picnics and just hanging out and relaxing. I loved seeing all the bow ties! Aren't those trees just so beautiful!?? I love trees!


I saw these gorgeous Lucite handbags-I had to take a photo with them. Oh my they were all yummy!!


One of the vendors they had sold head pieces which many of the guests purchased. They were all so pretty. They also had booths for desserts, beers, and food. The place was set up beautifully and very well organized. Holly and I even took a special 1930's themed photo together that I will share when it gets sent to us. The live orchestra was breath-taking, the dance lessons were such fun to watch, and just seeing all the people enjoy stepping into the past was a joy to see.


I was fanning myself with a fan given to me by a member of the Zelda Magazine. I finally bought my first issue and it is so beautiful made and the content is amazing. Expect a review very soon!

I enjoyed every minute of this event and I highly recommend it. I plan on attending next year and bringing my daughter with me. I think she will love it! 

I hope you enjoyed my little trip down 1930's lane this week. It was only a brief account of the history, times, arts, and fashions of the time. I hope to delve more deeply into them as time progresses.

Happy Sunday to you all!!

xox Bunny

PS If you want to read more about this event check out Veronica Vintage's latest post!

15 comments:

  1. You look wonderful and it sounds like a very fun event. :)

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  2. The 1930s suit you to a vintage tee, dear Bunny! I adore your cute outfit and charming hairstyle - please feel free to pull wardrobe inspiration from this decade more often, I sense it really jives well with you.

    ♥ Jessica

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    1. You think so? Aww you're such a doll! I do like it and perhaps I will :) xox

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  3. Oh my gosh, what fun! I met some new friend who know all about the great retro events to go too, I might finally get to do neat things like you!

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    1. Omg thats awesome! I can't wait to see what events you will attend!!! xox

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  4. I just love the dress. It looks wonderful on you. I bet the event was spectacular. I would have gone crazy with all those vendors:). I bet the music just made the moments:). How fun to see everyone dressed up! How awesome to see the dress and hat you are wanting and even better to have a dear friend along. Is your photographer Vintage Girl Studios? I have them as a like on FB and saw they were there. It looks like such a great time!!! Glad you had fun:)))

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    1. I haven't worked with VGS yet-one day I hope! No my photag is someone else-will email you her link. And thank you!! xox

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  5. I just realized you were the one who told me about Vintage Girls Studios:). I hope you had a chance to get a photograph by them:)

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  6. This seriously looks like the most spectacular event ever! I'm envious. I've never been to a 1920s jazz party. :) You look beautiful too. That dress you're wearing is lovely. xo

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  7. Oh, I know that dress!!! I had my eye on it too, mainly for the daisies. My doggie is named Daisy. :-D

    The event just look amazing! If I ever get out that way I'll try to attend, too.

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    1. LOL how neat that you saw it too! Took me a while to get it but I did! Sold lots of stuff LOL Oh you def have to!! xox

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  8. This dress is really nice, Jill is the best when it comes to 30's!!!!
    A small hat of the 30's will be perfect when this outfit, I'm so in love with hats!
    It seems you had a lot of fun, happy for you.

    http://lostin1950.blogspot.fr/

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    1. Jill is the best!! I know I really, really wanted a hat but they were sooo expensive! One day!! Merci Laurence!! xox

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