Sunday, April 20, 2014

Easter Parade and Bonnet Festival 2014









































































































Like many people, I grew up watching Easter Parade with Judy Garland, Fred Astaire and Peter Lawford so being able to actually see the Easter Parade in person these last few years has been amazing. Obviously, a lot has changed since those days. The Easter finery on parade along Fifth Avenue now is a lot less demure, definitely more colorful, and often over-the-top. As much as I really love all the old photographs from Easter parades gone by, I really appreciate all the unique stylings represented in the more recent parades.  The crowds are a little intense, and professional photographers are a bit reckless (um, dangerous...) with their equipment, but getting into the fray to see all the outfits and hats up close is part of the experience (warning: you may want to wear some extra padding....just saying....). Happy Easter!

Outfit Details:
Skirt: Anthropologie
Coat: Nanette Lepore (from Archival Sample Sale 2014)
Sweater: Kensie
Purse: Nine West
Bonnet: Lord and Taylor
Boots: Steve Madden Girl
Scarf: Textile Museum of Canada
Tights: Hue
Polka Dot Socks: Hue




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