This is the post where we learn resilience, that mixing rain and leather is a guaranteed fashion faux pas, and most importantly that a good humor (and a cold beer) is the best cure for totally crap weather…
Since we started selling our goods at the Brooklyn Flea in July, we’ve had to endure the pressure of ‘the elements.’ Earth, Wind, Water… summon Captain Planet, please! Ok so, we’re being a bit dramatic, but when you’re selling outdoors, the weather needs to be your best customer. This past Saturday started like any other (see the happy daph picture above), but around 3:00 PM, the weather took a turn for the worse and the most torrential downpour we’ve ever seen ensued. I think my ‘hunter-gatherer’ instincts kicked in high because I was on a mission to save the suede Ferragamo’s, newly acquired leather handbags, freshly clipped paper price tags, and the hats… oh the hats.
20mins in and we were totally soaked, water began to spill into the tent, and it was clear that we were not winning this battle. We had to relent. Weather: 1, HappyHillVintage: 0. The score was settled, some goods got wet and we decided to call the day a wash (literally!). Yet another lesson learned in this game of vintage, not every day is going to go well, but you suck it up and supposedly you’ll find a silver lining. I’m still looking for said silver-lining amid some ruined handbags. I’ll report back when I’ve got it.
Finally, not one to let a weekend go without our weekly *FLEA-SPOTTING* installment, we give you: seasonal hats. Continuing with our trend of “hair-pieces,” we think a solid fall hat is all the rage. Whether its wide-brimmed, fedora, or simply goes well with your outfit (see the gal above), a fashion-forward and chic hat is a must this fall. It certainly would have been a must this past weekend.
xx
Daph
PS For those of you keeping track, there is an exciting announcement in “store!” Adding the final touches…
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