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lisa
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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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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. :-)
Think I will now read the Great Gatsby all over again.
I like Ian's socks.
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!
Thanks, Laurie! I'm glad I got it right. :)
This looked like a lot of fun, thanks for sharing
Looks like fun!
You guys are livin the dream Lisa. Nothing is impossible!
Thanks, scandinavian_pieces!
In fact, thanks everyone. San Francisco is a great place for history buffs and antiques lovers. :)