Love Vintage Show Melbourne

Last friday I drove down to melbourne to visit the 'Love Vintage show' in Melbourne - I wasn't sure what to expect but armed with an armful of vintage clothes to wear I got ready with my sister. While Kate channelled the rockabilly era I was channeling the 1940's. The day started early for me with an application of pincurls in my hair. I love styling my hair in a vintage way - I did this great day course a while ago which was very informative on what techniques to use. My outfit was a bit of an accident - I had bought a blouse to mums but it didn't fit so I had to raid mums wardrobe - at the back I found a vintage Katie's jacket and blouse - just right for the skirt I was wearing. Thanks to mum my wardrobe crisis was averted and I also dug out a few more items of vintage gold such as a purple capelet...awesome.

After a crazy drive to Carlton (crazy because I had to do a u-turn across tram tracks and into on coming traffic to turn into the parking space) we arrived at the Carlton exhibition building. The building itself oozes culture and heritage of a time gone by. I found myself staring up at the ceiling - which can be quite hazardous when you are in a room full of people all zipping in and out of the crowd. The colours and pictures painted onto the archways and ceilings have a very elegant look to them which I imagine was the back drop to many balls and celebrations over the years.

They had a fashion show on the friday night which was wonderful because it showed the many different mediums to vintage: rockabilly, 30's, 40's, 50's, 60's, 70's, Miss Fisher inspired, Opera inspired, Mod and so on. The women who were game enough to take to the catwalk all looked fabulous and most won prizes for their efforts - I think next year I might give this a go.

Amongst all the beautiful stalls of clothing, accessories and nick nacks was 'Patturn' which is a lovely lampshade company creatively made by Rachel Burke. We currently stock two of her lamps in 'the reclaimed room.' Rach actually gave me the tickets to the love vintage show (for that I am more than grateful - such a nice thing to do) and after only liaising over the internet Rach and I finally met in person. Her stall looked awesome and I am sure that she had a very successful weekend. Oh, and the dress she was wearing was gorgeous!

So, it really was a lovely evening - I got to catch up with my sister, meet Rach and have a ogle at many vintage treats - what more could a girl ask for. Next year I am going to take my man along - he looks good in his 1940's suit don't you think?
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