The Great LA Air Raid – 2012

As I mentioned in my last post, this weekend we attended the Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942 (2012 edition). We had a great time – the weather was beautiful, the band was great, and I had a new outfit! 😉 Other than dyeing my shoes I didn’t have time to make anything new, but I picked up a few new pieces recently that luckily went together nicely.

I’ve never been a hat person in the past because they’re usually awkward on the dance floor, but I’m challenging myself to wear them to more events. This turban hat was great though – it stayed put nicely the whole night!

Dancing to Dean Mora and The Fort Macarthur Officers Orchestra
Photo by Dave Welch – follow the link for more pics of the event!






There were tons of military vehicles and displays. I think it gets bigger every year!
Cait, Lauren and me – offering a little morale boost for the troops!

Heading to watch the Sherman Tank demonstration.

With Rusty Frank, one of our favorite local swing instructors. She taught a free lesson before the band started.
Sirens with the siren. 🙂

Climbing up to the top of the Sherman tank was a huge highlight – we felt like conquering heroes. Or at least really tall!

In addition to the military vehicles, there was a vintage car display – Lauren’s husband Matt made the clever display below with vintage tires. 
With Joshua Curtis, the author of Sunkissed. Love that book.

V for Victory! …-
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Gloves: MartasRose
Hat: antique store
Shoes: Aris Allen, dyed by me