I actually got an email last week from the artiste herself inviting me out, so I couldn't not go. G had to work, so I recruited my friend Nicole as my date as we got all dolled up 40s style.
This is what I wore to work, but changed after I got to Nicole's - there was a small rip in the underarm seaming and I didn't want to make matters worse by dancing in it, but it was so cute and really comfy! I wish I could have worn it *sigh*
Nicole bought the Beverly dress from Heartbreaker - I love love love this dress. I am so jealous. It looks amazing on her, no?
So we went to Sugar Swing. They hold dances every Saturday where you can pay $2 extra and get an hour long lesson. G and I went on my birthday and they taught the Lindy Hop, which I could not get for the life of me. This time they taught the Charleston, which I caught on to a little quicker. I didn't really dance the rest of the nice (no one asked me, sadface) but I did mull around and take photos (can't take the girl out of the newspaper biz).
And I met another local (well, Edmonton-local) vintage blogger! I spotted Miss Bailey in her snood (from Arthelia's Attic) and couldn't help but chat with her and snap a photo of her for my blog. It's always really nice to talk with someone who wears vintage/vintage inspired on a more regular basis than just events.
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It was such a treat to meet you! I am so happy to find someone who shares the same interests as me! Hopefully we can meet up again real soon!
What a fun night. Isn't it fun to meet others with similar interest (and rare to find the interest is vintage). Count me in on the give away.
Nice story. I saw you taking pictures and I was going to ask you to dance, but then you disappeared. :( Oh well...
Swing dance is so much fun! I've done it a few times in New Zealand but that was kind of pre-vintage interest, so I should really go back to see if I can spot some like-minded people.
Do you think you'll go again? It's a great way to keep fit too :-)
I'm glad that you made it out to a dance! If you come back again, don't feel shy about asking other people to dance. My general policy is to never turn down a dance, and I suspect that you'll find that most of the other regulars are the same way too.