Prohibition and Curls

Hello everyone! On 8/14 I went to a 1920's Jazz Party on Governor's Island. First off, the island, only accessible by ferry, is one of my favorite places in New York. No street cars, only bikes of all different riders and skateboards. However, a few months ago I discovered they have an event every year for two weekends known as the  Jazz Age Lawn Party where everyone puts on their best 1920's get up. It is a ticketed event, which starts at $60 for entry. There are several packages available, with clever names like "Bonnie & Clyde" or "Gatsby's Garden." My friends and I went for general admission and brought a picnic with us.

There was a dance floor and a great bandstand with everyone appropriately dressed to the decade. We danced out on the floor trying to mimic the couples that actually knew what they were doing. We didn't feel any pressure to know how to Charleston, instead we giggled and kicked our feet and watched everyone else do the same. There were tons of booths and vendors, like Renegade Lemonade ( see the large jar of yummy Strawberry basil above) and food carts lining the side of the party. Funny fasteners and hatters, wine and beer vendors ( despite the original 1920's as the prohibition age) and photo booths. There was a  ticket stand for purchasing tickets that can be used for food or photos. We brought snacks, but when we saw this giant moon we had to take a picture on it. A photographer set us up and instructed us what to do. Bless him for making sure everyone's photo was good, even though it slowed down the line.

I purchased my dress off of amazon, as well as the pearls and headpiece. I really love this two piece dress ( an under dress and the crotchet top) even though it lacked a bit of coverage on the top as it was sheer. Overall, the experience was a land full of trumpets, suspenders and glam. I want to go back next year ( hopefully it won't be one of the hottest days of the year). Great for picnicking and for some summer fun. I loved seeing everyone in costume, from the little tiny kids bopping around to the top-notch crafty people who made costumes. The Jazz Age Lawn Party is starting to move out around the U.S. so check them out to see if they will make it to your city.

See you soon!

Claire