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Posted 20 months, 19 days ago

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This weekend, I attended the Gatsby Summer Afternoon, hosted by the Art Deco Society of California. The idea is to re-create an elegant afternoon 1920s party like the ones Jay Gatsby would host in F. Scott Fitzgerald's famed novel. Everything at the party, from the clothing to the cars, had to look or feel like the time between 1920 and the '40s pre-World War II.

Ian Fratar and Sherry Richert Belul are big fans of ballroom dancing to the likes of Fats Waller. Sherry is a hat collector herself with more than 100 hats now. They said they had fun thrifting and piecing together their outfits for the event. They also brought some lovely peacock feathers, tucked into their straw case.

The lovely Jacky Johnson, from Oakland's Youth Uprising, and her equally lovely sister, Gina, found their pretty vintage dresses at the Alameda Antiques Fair.

Lastly, yours truly. I borrowed this beautiful authentic '30s dress and hat from former San Francisco Chronicle Home & Garden editor Laura Thomas, who got these pieces from her aunts. The pearls were borrowed from wonderful Show & Tell poster metalorchid.

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1. sherrybelul, 20 months, 13 days ago
   What fun. I loved seeing your photos. They brought back lovely memories. This was an amazing event — charming and delightful. I'll be back next year! Thanks Lisa. :-)
2. rebecca Belul Richert, 20 months, 13 days ago
   Think I will now read the Great Gatsby all over again.
   I like Ian's socks.
3. Laurie Gordon, 20 months, 8 days ago
   Your article and all your photos are wonderful! Thank you Lisa for great coverage of the event.
   
   Your dress and pearls , hat and even glasses are the PERFECT outfit for the Gatsby Summer Afternoon.In fact, if I had to pick one ideal "poster girl" for the day...it would be you!
4. lisa, 20 months, 6 days ago
   Thanks, Laurie! I'm glad I got it right. :)
5. savethetoys, 16 months, 5 days ago
   This looked like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing
6. Mrj303, 8 months, 4 days ago
   Looks like fun!
7. Signaholic, 7 months, 21 days ago
   You guys are livin the dream Lisa. Nothing is impossible!
8. scandinavian_pieces, 4 months, 22 days ago
   These photos are all so lovely : )
9. lisa, 4 months, 22 days ago
   Thanks, scandinavian_pieces!
   
10. lisa, 4 months, 22 days ago
    In fact, thanks everyone. San Francisco is a great place for history buffs and antiques lovers. :)

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