Beacon Marine Basin

Kodak 400 Film

East Main St

Gloucester Massachusetts

June 2012

This is one of my favorite buildings on the north shore.  Not only is it over 100 years old, but home to one of the coolest vintage stores I've ever been in.  

They weren't open when I stopped by to take these shots (they're usually only open in the later part of the week), but when I finally got a chance to go in I found this under a pile of sweaters...

Hello new camera bag!

Encore

Kodak 400Max Film

Encore

521 Congress St

Portland, Maine

October 2011

If you're ever in Portland, you must check out Encore.  Hands down the best vintage shop I've ever been in (and I've been in A LOT of them).  Lots of amazing clothes, hats, jewelry, purses... literally everything you could imagine, safety stowed away in these incredible glass cases.  It's owned by a very nice woman named Rita.  She was my type of lady.  She told us all about the history of the space (it used to be a jewelry store, hence the wall of cases) and how she incorporated it into her shop (Rita was supposed to get rid of the cases when she moved in, but she said she just couldn't.  They were too beautiful and unique.  I think she made the right decision).  

It's times like these that I wish I was a gazillionaire and could buy everything in the entire store

Inspiration: State Fair

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State Fair, 1945

I find myself watching State Fair annually almost every April, when my spring fever is at its worst. Whimsical, romantic, and beautifully stylized... there's just something about it that always puts a smile on my face. It's actually a remake of a movie made in 1933, but with the added bonus of a Rodgers and Hammerstein score. In true R&H form the music is perfect, capturing the playful melancholy of Margie, the sly country charm of Wayne, and the beautiful Iowa spirit.
But the real standout for me was always the clothes. Everyone is impeccably styled. From the wardrobes of Jeanne Craine and Vivian Blaine, to every single dancer, stand-in and extra, it's all perfect. Summer dresses from the 1940s are one of my weaknesses, and there's plenty of eye candy to choose from here. And the hair! I really need to learn how to do pin curls, although my hair is probably too long for it at this point.

Anyway, since I've been a slut for mood boards lately, Enjoy!

State Fair by lizlie

State Fair by lizlie

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