Palmer Wirfs Antique Expo

Friday marked "early entry" day to my favorite event held three times a year, The Palmer Wirfs Antique Expo. Of course, my partner in crime Solanah was with me as we strolled up and down aisle after aisle of vintage, antiques, and a little bit of junk. If you recall last expo Solanah and I sewed up matching twin outfits. This season we took it to a whole new creep level and went as twinsie nurses. I can't tell you how much I never want to hear someone say to me, "OHH nurse I am feeling faint," ever again. Lesson learned.

Oh also, like true princess, nurse, whatever-we-ares, we made Toma escort us in his valiant chariot.

I scored lots of awesome vintage pieces, including an early 40s bikini, an evening gown to die for, and the best teal christmas cocktail dress you can imagine!

And yes, my red cross uniform will be in the shop soon enough. . .

Come and Play With Us

Three times a year, a magical thing happens. The Palmer Wirf's Antique Exposition comes to the Portland Expo Center. Every time its a lavish array of vintage and antique finery. The prices, in general are unbeatable, and the selection is second to none. I generally take Solanah along, as she is my best friend, and vintage companion. This season, to make light of the masses who assume we are in fact twin sisters, we decided to sew up matching dresses. We used slightly similar, but different 1940s housedress patterns with matching fabric. The result was amazing, and I am glad we are crazy enough to do such a thing.



I spent a mess ton of money, and left with bags and bags of dress, most of which are listed in my Etsy Shop, with more on the way this week! Solanah loaded up on bakelite, filling her arm by days end. I look forward to July when the next expo comes to town!

Palmer Wirfs Antique Expo

This past weekend was the Portland Antique Expo - Summer Edition. I picked Solanah up in the wee hours of the morning, and we made the short trek to the exposition center to get our vintage on. I wore a wonderful dress of Solanah's that once belonged to Coedith, and Amy of Team Jessup. This dress is like the village bicycle (hehehe..) It was perfect for the extremely warm weather.
We went on dealer day/early entry day so we got first pick on lots and lots of superb vintage. We also came across many fun 50s bras, that begged to be tried on. I found myself wearing underwear on the outside several times that day.
While we were shopping around Lulu's Booth, we ran into Julie of Fab Gabs Vintage, where we snapped this shot and then took a time out for strawberry lemonade.
At one point my Crinoline began to slip down and was completely hanging out the back of my dress, so in the vacant parking lot I had to rearrange myself, thank goodness Solanah was there to capture this important moment. /sarcasim.

When we got home and sorted out all our goods, I felt very satisfied about our haul. I nabbed many 40s and 50s dresses, and got myself a beautiful strapless bullet bra and seamed stockings.
Nearly everything I bought was for my Etsy Shop, and much of it is listed, with more on the way!
The most wonderful find of the whole trip was the early 40s Maternity dress, it is the most exquisite thing I have ever found, so, expectant vintage mother's rejoice!

Dress is available HERE.

I can't wait til March when the Expo is back, and I can buy a metric ton of vintage all over again!
If you live in the pacific northwest it is a must-do event, I highly suggest checking it out.

Expo Pictures!

Well, that is a lie, there are not pictures, it is a picture. This is the image that Anne of Shop Vintage Portland snapped of me at Expo this passed weekend. I actually had my picture taken many times that day, but this is the only one I have been able to find.
My Outfit starts with the green suit Solanah gave me. Come to think of it, she also gave me the purse I have in this snap. My hat, is my newest acquisition. I had to trade stuff from my closet and etsy shop to get it! But it was worth it... I think at least.

I bought many, many great things at Expo so keep an eye out in my Etsy Shop this week, lots of larger sized 40s, 50s and 60s frocks are headed that way!

The Date Night Blues

This passed Saturday was a special weekend night, we had a baby sitter! Most of the times we get a sitter its on a monday night or something equally un-fun. To celebrate the Fella and I joined some friends for dinner and drinks. I love an excuse to dress up, so of course I went well over the top... Ha!

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Also Please take note at the misspelling of "crinoline" HAH

I don't even like the color blue, but I seem to be adopting it all over my wardrobe as of late. I paired the blue with some silver and gray which I feel played together nicely. I did end up wearing my hair up that night because my curls were falling out.

This weekend also marked the Portland Antique Expo, which I went to and bought an armload of frocks for my shop. What did I forget to bring to the expo? Oh you know, just my camera! What an excellent blogger I am...

I will post an update when Anne of Lulu's Vintage posts the snap she got of me at her booth.

Antique Expo is in Town

Honestly, what is better than the circus coming to town?? The PDX Antique Expo! Well, really I don't think I would attend a circus anyway, but still, share in my excitement as we head into Expo Weekend. Put on by Palmer Wirfs, this expo is massive, exhaustive, and a total blast! I hope to come away with lots of goodies, and even more pictures to share with you all.
If any of you lovely readers happen to be in portland town this weekend, you should hit up the Expo and make sure to say HI! if you see me. I am excited to run into Anne of Lulu's Vintage again, she always has lovely items for sale in her booth. Oh I am getting giddy just typing about it!

In addition to this excitement, I also received some more images from me "retro" shoot in my kitchen! I love the colors (or lack of) in all these pictures. I am really happy with how cool my kitchen is looking.

Well, I am off for the day. I will back Monday with pictures of the Expo and a sneak peek at what I bought there. OH! How I love Expo Weekend!

Portland Antique EXPO!

Ok, I guess its time to compile a picture of the things I bought at the expo this weekend.
I bought way less than I thought I would, and ended up with plenty of money left over. I am SO picky and frugal.

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A. A small lovely dress I got on the second day, for $2.00!!! It was such a score, and I hope my daughter fits it soon!
B. Vintage Catholic medal, I am Catholic and needed an every day necklace, so I grabbed it. I love it, and it was only $5.00
C. Hard to tell, but the print is adorable green and black deco stylings, with pink roses. its a tie-waist blouse from the 50s. I had to replace the buttons, but it was too cute to pass up at $5.00.
D. This was the first thing I bought, you cant tell from the picture, but its a dress and a coat. I got this thing for $15.00 and its in Fantastic condition! The jacket it adorable and has a cute peplum and fabric covered buttons. it has the neatest 40s print. Its so soft and silky, it will be my new spring dress! What a steal!
E. Plain brown hat. The netting needs some attention, but I have big plans for this hat. And it matches my favorite Evan Picone circle skirt, so I had to have it. Plus, it was only $10.00!

All in all I had a fantastic time. I spent a combined 7 hours there!
I saw a few of my customers, and was complimented on my vintage attire about 347829834789 times.

I met Anne from Lulu's Vintage & Shop Vintage Portland she was a darling dame! I nabbed some seamed stockings at her booth for a fair price. I was happy to meet her, as I have long followed her blog.

I saw some other vintage shops, one even had things he/she had bought from my local vintage haunt, and doubled the price on. (one was a shirt my husband tried on the other day.) So, I passed on that booth. I would rather support my dear and darling Urban Eccentric. haha.

I have been on the hunt for a great girdle/garterbelt. I found a NOS one and about died of excitement. For $5.00 no less. I sank lowly when I saw it was a waist of 30" which I am not. So I passed, but in retrospect wish I would have bought it and listed it on ebay. What a great price. Dang it.

I am eagarly anticipating for the next one in July. I may MAY may consider paying the CRAZY $30.00 fee for early entry next time. Either that, or just make sure to get there first thing Saturday morning.
If you are in the pacific northwest I would consider coming, its a great time.