what I wore-the grove antique market...

The Grove Antique Market happens the first Sunday of each month  at the Great Park in South Orange County. Both vendors and shoppers travel from near and far to take part in this to me....

romanic adventure.....

white overalls-Anthropologie, scarf-Anthropologie. head scarf-Forever 21, necklaces-Tamera Beardsley

The grove is nestled in what used to be the old Marine base

 and has since been replanted with orange trees the had been original to the area...

all done in one of the first phases of the Great Park.

The variety of treasures and eye candy are hard to beat anywhere....

never have I seen more booths dedicated to brooches, jewlery, beads as well as rows and rows of vintage treasures all so beautifully curated within each booth.

Equally visually exciting...

the shoppers...

I have seen more creatively and artistically dressed individuals here...

than anywhere...

they make my heart sing with their one of a kind curated ensembles

The rush of finding like minded persons

{this time in real life :)  }

this beautiful lady and the treasures she wore...

I had to get a photo to share!

Some of the vendors were equally fabulous in their attire...

I lived all the pieces she was wearing...

so perfect for the event...

I was positively giddy with the artful perfection of her outfit...

the glasses,

the floral headscarf + stripe T

the cross bag

white knit skirt + white tennies

even the sheets hung as curtains behind...

this young woman had the EYE!

Taking photos of these two beauties was the first time I ever 

was able to ask a stranger for their photo...

being a little timid i was remiss in asking their name....I"ll get better next time

because I felt like I went home with such treasure in these  photos of fabulous fashion! 

what I wear

  and bring on the hunt 

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Having spent many morning on the hunt at flea markets here is a list of my must haves:

Jacket with many pockets-it always starts off chilly, so layers are a must....  the pockets keep my readers, iphone {a must with so many photo opps}, small bills for quick picks

Backpack- carries my wallet, water bottle, wipes-I can't stand dirty hands, keys and holds treasures...

Roll Cart- even medium sized items start to feel heavy when their joined by many and it's aisle after aisle.

Hat- always a necessity with sunblock for health and vanity

Flat shoes- the need for comfort-obvious

Jeans- or any pant or long skirt that can withstand getting down and dirty...sometimes you must to discover those hiding treasures

Fun Accessories optional of course but to me hunting for treasures on an early morning is a romantic adventure...I like to dress accordingly :)

This time I chose some of my pieces that I made with some vintage finds...

to inspire the days hunt....

I have the first part of

a three part DIY series on

 making necklaces

 out of found treasures Here

Later I'll share the simple process for their creation...

until then...

I wish you love and joy

as you style your life 

and find your treasures

as always my friends

thanks so for stopping by