The Fifties Fair 2011 (Rose Seidler House, Sydney)

Despite the forecast calling for rain and in spite of a week of constant precipitation... fair weather reigned J for the Fifties Fair and thank heavens for that!  Because it's not everyday you turn sweet sixteen and you don't want rain to dampen your parade... of swell frocks and bobby socks!

Held in the grounds of Rose Seidler House in Wahroonga, NSW, the Fifties Fair is Australia's biggest celebration of all things fabulously fifties.  Except thank goodness, attitudes.  As I have said before, it's fantastic to dress like a fifties female when you never have to be one.  In its 16th year and the thrill of vintage fun will never get old!

I was there photographing but if you could please allow me to blow my own trumpet just once (okay. again.)... I was photographed nonstop all day!  The shooter got shot!  I thought I was dressed very plainly because I was in camninja/work mode but... I don't know, apparently I was 'photograph-able'... of course I didn't mind at all.  Shy I aint sugah.

This 'skirt' is actually this dress, worn with a crinoline underneath and a sweater

This is what I wore and what I wrote, last year.

More pics after the jump!

My most beautiful and awesomely talented friend Meagan.  The producer/presenter of 'Armchair Traveller'.  I am Meagan's camninja.

Pia Anderson |  The Hollywood Honeys | The Hollywood Hombres

It was a most awesome day with lots to see and, although not so much "do", a lot be a part of...

I do have some gripes, holding it in such open grounds leaves no room for a Plan B: In Case of Rain. 

And the entry fee of AUD25.00 may just be a bit too much in these economic conditions and AUD70 for a family...hmmm...

Most affected by the entry fees were the vintage retailers who all reported a major drop in sales. 

But oh well...times are always hard and then... they swing back up again...

More images here.

Represent.  Click each image to take you through to the sites.  And if you're on Facebook, go 'Like' one or BOTH!  Full album coming soon.