I don't think I need to tell you that The Gatsby Summer Afternoon was fabulous. But just in case:
It was fabulous.
The morning of, Julie and I prepared a picnic lunch, then headed over to the estate with her friend Dave. When we got to the parking lot and dressed up picnic goers were getting out of the car I got giddy, but it was just a little taste of what the afternoon would hold. Groups of people had set up anything from picnic blankets and baskets, to tents with tables and oriental rugs. There were art deco automobiles parked on the edges of the lawn, and a dance floor and live band in the middle of it all.
Seeing so much 20s and 30s attire in one place was amazing, with every turn Julie and I couldn't help but stare at the detail and drape of many a ladies frock.
One of the greatest things about it was that most of the attendants were people just like me, who dress in vintage every day. I met some amazing people, and even a couple gals who read Vixen Vintage!
I am counting down the days until next years picnic, we've already started planning something crazy elaborate! I think every weekend should be a Gatsby weekend.
You can see ALL the photos I took in a special Flickr account I created for this picnic and ones in the future! Click here
Dress-Gift from Twila Jean
Hat-Estate Sale
Purse-Urban Eccentric Vintage
56 comments:
Aaah that looks so much fun! I *love* the dude in the Stanford get-up
I LOVE IT!!! =D
looks like a whole lot of fun!
hey... were you at the Forbidden Island tiki lounge later that evening?? I swore I saw you there...
Oh! it sure does looks like heaven! I whish someone could arrange something similar here in Stockholm
Vivi, we all were! It had just all sort of died down by then, you should have come said hello!
you look so cute! i wish i lived in CA so i could go to that! i love meeting people that share my love for vintage!
You look absolutely exquisite, and the event looks unbelievable! I've been looking forward to this post for a while, and boy did it meet my expectations!
I think I felt my heart skip a beat! The wonderfulness of it all!
You simply look divine-- everyone does, really!
♥♥
This really looks fabulous and you outfit is very lovely!
Your photos are beautiful and it looks like you had a wonderful day! :)
I am so extremely jealous. That looks amazing and like a ton of fun. Im glad you enjoyed yourself!
Fabulous is right. Gosh, thanks a million for sharing your day and pictures. The ones on Flicker are beautiful. Just what I needed to help shake off this Australian winter. Glorious.
too cute. I really wish I could go to something like this. it really is a dream com true!!
xox
kirstine
I whish someone would arrange something like that here in Denmark!!
Looks absolutely wonderful!!
I love vintage :D
Wouah, mais c'est incroyable !
Tout est luxe, calme et volupté... Un moment hors du temps et vous étes tous trés beaux ! Ca donne envie de mettre son petit bibi et d'organiser un grand pique-nique !
Merci pour ces belles images...
Tatieva, artiste vintage
O hhhh myyyyy... it looks amazing, the whole day!!!! would have loved to have been there...
This looks amazing! There was recently a vintage festival in England and I was so sad to miss it :(
xoxo.
oh wow!! this looks amazing!! i'm a wee bit jealous!! thanks for the pictures.
Oh wow!!! It looks like you had an amazing afternoon--what a treat to be able to attend something like this! I especially adore your dress--it's so sweet. :)
Weird question, but one I've been meaning to ask you: where do you purchase your ankle socks? I've been wanting to find some thin ones to wear with some of my pumps and such. So I was wondering if you had any tips on sources?
♥ Casey
blog | elegantmusings.com
So many great photos! Really was a perfect day!!
really glad you had a lovely time! Also glad to see that the codes of dress were not as strict as made out to be on their website (i.e. silly rules that ladies must wear stockings, etc).
Wow, I'm jealous!! Going to a Gatsby picnic is like, my dream! It looks like you had so much fun; your dress is incredibly lovely, of course.
Thanks for sharing so I can live vicariously through you : ) The whole event looks so authentic and beautiful!
Oh my goodness! There are no words.
I loev the floral design
wow! I sure am glad you got to use your camera!
Gah! I'm in heaven just looking at your photos. Beautiful!
♥ Rebecca Jean
Midnight Maniac
Your event looks like so much fun. I love the fact that everyone went all out to get into Gatsby style.
wow - so, so jealous! looks like a dream come true!!!
Oh my goodness that looks amazing! Heaven indeed, I am so jealous :) Looks like you girls are having the best time.
wow o wow, everyone looks so great! looks like fun.
this looks amazing! you look amazing!
xo,
cb
Heaven is right! I just about died of excitement and joy looking at your pictures. Oh, how I wish I was there! Next year I will go for sure! Your post has already convinced me of that. :)
I'm glad you had fun! I'm sure it was definitely an event to remember! You looked fabulous, as always.
so fun and incredible!!! ^.^
So happy you had fun-and you came to SF when it was beautiful outside!! I didn't go this year, would have loved to have met you.
wow looks like a beautiful time. I'm glad to see these photos because I thought that it was strictly 20s attire only. I like seeing people rocking the 30s there. Makes me feel like I could manage to go next year.
This looks amazing Solanah, you look like you're in your element! I wish there was more things like this!
What a magical day! Solanah, the dress you wore is darling!
Oh...I wish I could go there. You look so beautiful...as always.
xo,
Jacqueline
Gosh I wish I could've been there! looks lovely! Beautiful costumes, Adore your gloves!
Wow. Everybody looks immaculate! I love the menswear, it's not often that you see such well dressed men! There needs to be more events like this, I don't think we have any in Australia.
Antonia
http://www.antoniaglavic.blogspot.com/
Dearie,
I was on pins and needles waiting to see how it went. Then I noticed that a young man that I used to babysit was in one of the photo's. It made my whole day.
You look beautiful and I'm so happy you had an amazing time.
hugs,
Fritzi Marie
Beautiful!
Ooh, this looks like so much fun! And you look lovely as usual.
*Sigh* too gorgeous! It must have been just amazing.
xx Charlotte
Tuppence Ha'penny Vintage
Oh my! Everything looks amazing, and you look like a dream.
So very jealous!
Looks like so much fun!! I hope I can go someday...And I love your gloves, where can I get some?!
In the group picture, I love the women in the green hat- she has style, really takes me back- almost like looking at a picture from back then!
wow, you look fabulous (as ever), wish we had Gatsby over here too, looks soooo much fun. x
love the pictures!!
check out my fashion illustrations at http://www.illustrated-moodboard.com/ :)
Wow! Everyone looked incredible and you looked stunning.
I wish everyone dressed like this always.
Lulu Letty
Whoa. Is that the house from Phantasm? Where you right by a cemetery?
I've not been to the Gatsby in six years. I very much look forawrd to returning next year and I hope to bump into you!
I was pleasantly surprised to see pictures of Chinese paper lanterns hanging around! Must be to celebrate the Chinese Lantern Festival as well, and I can't think of a better way to do it. ;) I love every one of your pictures; there's always something wonderful to see! ^^
I feel like you and I would be best friends if we knew each other....you are like my fashion/lifestyle twin!
WTF! How did I miss you there? Duchess was there, representin' too!
http://www.duchessclothier.com/blogs/duchess-blog-atom/4092342-vintage-porn-gatsby-summer-afternoon
xo,
Seyta
This was last year, I didn't get to go this year :( Would have loved to hang out with you too!
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