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Air Raid of 1942

The Great LA Air Raid – 2013

Forgive me as I’m still catching up on events from last month! February was a short month, but a busy one. A couple weeks ago we attended my favorite event of the whole year – the Great Los Angeles Air Raid of 1942 at Ft. MacArthur. As you can see from the line up of sunglasses below, this year was especially gorgeous – I didn’t even wear my 1938 coat because it was so warm, darn it.
I wore an oldie but a goodie – I made my dress a few years ago for the Air Raid, and I think I’ve worn it at least 3 times to the event but never got any really good photos. It’s wool crepe with long sleeves, so it keeps me warm on the beach in February, but is too warm to wear to anything else.
I had a bit of a panic attack over my hair, which is too short and cut wrong for 40’s (First World Problems, I know). I got a beret, slapped some feathers and a brooch on it, and did some curl fluff around the ears – turned out rather okay! whew.
Rachel, Ashley, Lauren, me, Cait, Rusty
Overlooking the Bluff

With Cait

Michael and Cait – I had more fun editing this photo than any others. Aren’t they smashing?
the always adorable Rachel
This star was only about 2 feet off the ground, so getting the photo was pretty funny. 🙂 The boys nearby thought I was crazy when I announced I “needed a picture with my head in the star”.
Another Los Angeles landmark, the Griffith Observatory.

Me and Netta

Katharina www.Facebook.com/GoForKatMakeup
Jealous…that’s all I got… 😉
Chris was running around, getting ready for a dance performance, 
but I grabbed him for a couple photos throughout the event
5pm Flyover
Morgan in his grandfather’s uniform

with Sharlene and Heather, a couple of my amazing dance girlfriends
Before and After
View from the Dance Floor

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