This was the first time since 2005 that Brandon and I weren’t at The Renegade Craft Fair with a booth for Pink Loves Brown, so we were excited to go as shoppers! As I had mentioned though, the weekend was very wet and rainy. We went early on the second day and many of the vendors had already packed up and gone home (I heard a lot of tent mishap horror stories). Still, most of the people were there and it was fun to walk around in the rain, talking to our crafty friends and doing some shopping.
Now let me preface this next bit by saying that I am a girl that loves hats and fascinators. Brandon is usually perplexed by my wearing of them because I wear them any ol’ day. He says I like to be “fancy” (which is said with a mincing motion and air quotes). Thanks, sweetie.
So anyway, my favorite seller at The Fair? Love, Lulu Mae.
I bought the “Laura” Green Feather Headband and a little fascinator, but had I seen the “Cecile” Ladies Vintage Hat I surely would have snapped that up as well. In fact, I encourage someone out there to buy it so that I won’t be tempted.
I’m already hoping to see Love, Lulu Mae at more of Chicago’s crafty events because I can’t wait to see everything in person again. Swoon.
marzi
September 16, 2008 at 7:27 ami was there and saw her stuff too. it’s the kind of stuff i wish i could pull off but, alas, i always feel silly (and jealous of everyone else who can wear it so easily)! i’m sure you’d look great in one!
Melissa M.
September 16, 2008 at 8:36 amAdorable! I’m with marzi. I could NOT pull that off. But they are so YOU! Let’s see a photo of you sportin’ your goodies!
Aminah
September 16, 2008 at 9:41 amI love the headbands…I’ve always thought the ones with feathers the color of your hair look so effortless. I don’t have the guts to try out the green one, but it is so beautiful. Fun, fun!
Jessica Mc
September 16, 2008 at 10:05 amThanks Nicole for coming out and for this wonderful post. We put a link on our blog to your site as well. Hope to see you very soon! Right now we have to get busy and make a lot more pieces because they are almost all gone. Please keep us up to date if you have anything going on yourself (fairs,shows etc) We’d love to come out and support!
xoxo-jess and agnes
http://www.lovelulumae.com
jayme lynn
September 16, 2008 at 11:11 amlove the turquoise feathers, those are so pretty!
katelynjane
September 16, 2008 at 12:10 pmHaha, that’s funny. When we went to church this week I wore a scarf and my hubby says “this isn’t a fashion show you know” (: I really love those feather headbands, I think I’m going to have to buy one soon. They have great ones for sale on Etsy too!
Goody
September 16, 2008 at 1:59 pmi live around the corner from where it was and wanted to support them although it was a wash…
i went both days and sunday besides being chilly was basically a disaster for many of them..
one both literally fell in from the pressure of the water gathering on top..very sucky.
anyway, i love those pieces but my head is way too big for them. i would look like a bird in flight!
Tobi/Ivey Handcrafted
September 17, 2008 at 11:04 amabsolutely beautiful – thanks for introducing me to her lovely work!
tonika
September 17, 2008 at 6:49 pmI know the gals and their goodies. Great people and their pieces are a celebration of their imaginations!
Erica
September 18, 2008 at 8:53 amThe lady Kenley on Projecy Runway always wears something like that! They look really cute on her & I bet they look cute on you too. I am not sure if they’d get caught in my afro/ twists or not! LOL!