On Saturday night I went to "Don't Dali with the Devil" at the Fox in Shoreditch. And it was a marvellous night. I've never been to one of these vintage events before and didn't really know anyone, so nervously went along. But I needn't have worried as I got to meet some splendid Ladies and Gents, some of whom I've "virtually met" via this blog, so it was great to actually meet them for real... and they're all simply lovely.
I met the gorgeous Jenny of Yesterday Girl , looking sophisticated and stunning in a simple 1930s black dress (frock envy) It was great to meet her after chatting via blog posts.
I also met Bethan who was wearing a wonderful green '40s frock with sequin detailing at the collar. Both her, Jeni, and many of the other vintage ladies that night were wearing Revlon Emerald City nail varnish. I have to get some, it looks so lovely on and is really art deco looking...
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| Bethan and Jeni |
I had a good old natter with Claire, a lovely lady decked up to the nines in super figure hugging PVC frock... and my word she looked fabulous! (I didn't manage to get a snap, so head over to YesterdayGirl's page to see!) I also discovered she lives round the corner, so I now have a vintage neighbour... Huzzah!
Both Hostesses both looked utterly fabulous. I saw my first Burlesque performance (yes I've lived a sheltered life). This was tantalisingly performed by Emerald Fontaine. And Fleur of DiaryofaVintageGirl looked utterly fabulous as Frida Kahlo, even with a monobrow she oozed glamour...
Music was supplied by Albert Balls Flying Aces, a band that's really up my street. They play very early jazz, and make such a great sound for a small band. The singer looked like a truly gorgeous flapper girl with a Louise Brook's bob.. I discovered it was a wig, but my it looked realistic! Here are a few piccies...
Oh yeah, almost forgot top tell you about my costume. I decided to take my 1930s red dress for a spin and become "Miss Scarlet" from Cluedo for the evening. I made a mock up Cluedo Card by sticking my head onto it (well it made me giggle... little things please little minds!) I also wore little earrings with daggers on them. So the murderer was...
"Miss Scarlet in the fox, with the dagger(s)!"
That being said, I must have murdered a very ickle person, going by the size of the murder weapon!
Hope you all had a marvellous Halloween :)
G x
12 comments:
beautiful gown, doll (and great costume idea)! Looks like it was a grand occasion!
One day you'll be over here on hols and I'll drag you along to a do, it would be so lobvely to see you in one of your fab frocks :D xx
Oh my giddy kippers, I’m squeaking with excitement over the sleeves on that dress! Alas I have no sleeves to get such joy out of ….. sigh!
"Oh my Giddy Kippers!" Tee hee, I love that phrase, I'm going to keep that one for future use :D
Those sleeves are excessive and fabulous... they also have teeny buttons along the cuff to mid fore arm. Don't be sad about sleev lackage, you can share mine :D
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They are truely fabulous! (the sleeves) I'm green with envy.
Hello there Miss magpie, pleasure to meet you... just been taking a look at your blog, its splendid! My other half's a musician and I met him at a gig... he claims I picked him up in a bar too! Swine!
G xx
1) "Oh my Giddy Kippers!" is the best phrase I think I have heard in a looooong time.
2) Gemma - I didn't think I could be any more envious of missing this do. I was wrong. *sigh* The next do - I am there!
My! there were certainly a lot of glamourous dames at the Fox that night. But I'm sure you stood out in your gorgeous Miss Scarlett dress and daggers!
LandGirl... it was good but there will be loads others I'm sure and it would be brill to meet you :D Thank you Sarsaparilla, there were indeed a tonne of glam women (and chaps) there, but my sleevs saved me! G x
Looks like such a fabulous night!
I am loving the sleeves as well, and the colour is lovely on you! I cannot possibly believe you really dali'd with the devil :-)
Hello Lady Cherry... you're back! Yay! I just checked your blog and couldn't believe it's been 5 days since your last. As for devil dalliances... if you include my other half being a terror then I am certainly fratenising with something from hell!
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