Giving Back

Ive always felt like I was born in the wrong era.  But not because I love vintage clothing so much.  Mostly because I relate more with the people of the past.  Their hardworking, no fuss attitudes - The independent nature of the way they lived.  Not to mention, the absolute glamour the people from say, the 1920s and 1930s had.  I bet they didnt know how amazingly glamorous they really were.

I was contacted a few weeks ago by the HR department from Warde Heath Center in Windham NH.  I was asked if I would like to participate in a vintage fashion show - for their residents.  They have roughly 28 people that are residents of this Catholic home.  Its on beautiful grounds, with a famous castle, too.

Of course, I accepted the offer to do the show.  It would be an honor!  -  What other way to give back, than to put on a show for the people who wore and loved the fashions I sell and collect?!   I asked a handful of ladies to participate - and of course I got a great response.  We booked it.

Here are some photos from the show - I cant show too many that have any of the residents faces, otherwise Ill need a photo release.  But here are the highlights...

Jane, wearing a 50s black lace party dress - like it was made for her!

Janell and Lauryn - looking perfect!

In the waiting room - getting ready to head out!

All of us (L to R: Jane, Janell, Myself, Lauryn, Nermina, Ashley, Alexa)

Jane and I after the show..

A close up of the neckline of my dress..

My outfit:

40s Dress - Brimfield Antique Show a few years ago

50s Pearls - No idea, but theyre vintage

30s Topper Hat - Borrowed from the shop

Modern T-Strap Heels - Macys, on clearance a few years ago

Lauryn's Outfit:

1960s Blush Organza wedding dress - borrowed from the shop!

Jane's Outfit:

1950s Black Lace Party Dress - borrowed from the shop!

1960s Black Leather Shoes - passed down from her grandmother!

1950s Beret - borrowed from the shop!

Janell's Outfit:

1940s Striped Taffeta Party Dress - Borrowed from Lauryn! ;)

Snood - she made it herself.

Alexa's Outfit:

1960s Wiggle Dress - Purchased from the shop!

Hat - her own

shoes - her own

Nermina's Outfit:

1970s Bright Maxi Dress - Purchased from the shop!

Shoes - her own

Hat - borrowed from the shop!

Ashley's Outfit:

1960s Silk Sheath Dress - purchased from the shop!

Shoes - her own

Hat - borrowed from the shop!