If fancy dress takes your fancy, then why not get together some like-minded friends, mix up some martinis, and don your finest vintage get-up for your very own photo shoot.
Step One: Choose Your Era
Are you an Edwardian maiden trapped in the body of speech pathologist? A veterinarian assistant with a penchant for everything flapper? A jazz musician with the soul of a 1950s gangster? Set your secret self free...
Vintage Accessories
Step Two: Get Into Gear
If you don't have a stash of frock coats, kid gloves, corsets, muffs and minks, fear not. You can still get the look you want with well chosen basics and a few eclectic accessories.
Linda Black in Prahran offers a range of items such as fur stoles and coats, vintage Gucci, Chanel and Fendi heels, unique purses and retro jewellery, while
Circa Vintage Clothing in Fitzroy has an array of clothing and other accoutrements dating from the 1800s to the 1990s. Don't forget hair, make-up and setting the scene!
Flapper in Action
Step Three: Capture the Past
Strike a pose and you're ready to get snap-happy. Have a few drinks, have a few laughs, and maybe even hit your favourite retro bars in character. Once the night is over, print your photos in black and white or sepia.
Fancy Idea: Framing one of your photos for a fellow fancy-dresser makes for a unique and memorable gift.
