Vintage Nation at Brighton Racecourse

I'm trying to get my fledgling business of handmade record handbags off the ground, so I'm making more of an effort with promotion and 'getting out there'. This past weekend I decided to take a stall at Vintage Nation, a one-day event organised by the Judy's affordable vintage fair people.


I wore my Jubilee dress and was invited by photographer Emma Duggan to take part in a portrait project.

Perdita joined me for the day (and enjoyed some shopping success at the many fabulous vintage stalls), and we also ran into fellow bloggers Vintage Secret, Southern Retro and Lady Jardin as well as a couple more readers of Tuppence Ha'penny (hello!).


The event was small scale but rather fun. I spent most of my time in the shopping hall, but there were also dance lessons (jive, I think), a Crabbies ginger beer tent (love that stuff), an artificial beach (er, sandpit), and a few funfair attractions (including hula hoops to try out - so naturally I had a go!).




The view from the tea room, over Brighton seafront


Selling handmade record bags and fascinators on my stall