2015 Purchase #6: Alameda Flea Hoppin'

It was back to the Antique Flea Market at Alameda Pointe. After having danced 4 hours the previous day, my feet were not looking forward to the 3+ miles meandering around the fair. Although I had a good pair of sneakers, my feet certainly ached at the end of the day. Was it worth it? Meh. I came away with one thing.

I really liked this clock for its Art Deco design; however, I don't think it's from that era (1930s). In fact, I know it's not. I researched the manufacture and learned that it was a stylized clock from the mid 1950s. At least it looks nice on my Art Deco highboy dresser. What I really want, though, is a coo-coo clock. My grandmother had one (and I don't know who has it right now), and I'll always remember her clock chiming on the hour. Hopefully I'll find one soon enough.

Side note: The Antique Fair has its own magazine, and each month it selects Instagram pictures to publish in the following month's issue. So far, I've had my pictures selected in May and June. Awesome! Not only that, but there was a picture of me (albeit a super tiny image) from the fashion fair contest. I had no photo published in July's magazine simply because I was uninspired last month. I almost felt that way again when I happened upon this item, and I took a quick snapshot.

Here's a great restoration project for all you #ClassicCars buffs. 😊 #4thepoint 

Sometimes I think the picture's publication is more about the caption, and I always try to be witty. We'll see if this makes the cut.

One of my friends works at the fair, and due to our busy schedules, we've rarely hung out, so this time, we made it a point to meet for dinner. He still had a couple of hours to work by the time I was done perusing the Point, but since we were to meet at Ole's on Park Street, I decided to check out the antique shop next door.

It's three stories of antiques and vintage clothing. Now didn't I say that I wasn't going to purchase anything until the next fashion fair? I relented only because it was a 1940s cotton day dress, and it was cheap. Add this little number to my collection.

It fits rather loosely on me, but I can tie it in the back to make it more form fitting. Plus, it's perfect to swing dance in. This is exactly what I need more of: true vintage cotton dresses for work and dancing. I have plenty of evening dresses, so I'll hold off on buying those (after I just bought an evening dress that is currently on layaway).