Saturday, April 23, 2011

Swinginest Secretary, Moi?





Stanimal and I were delighted to attend the book signing party for our friend and thrice published author Lynn Peril! Her latest book is titled: Swimming in the Steno Pool, and I was enthusiastically awaiting it’s availability as her writing is always so witty and fun! Plus, she was hosting said event at the Smuggler’s Cove, a tiki bar in San Francisco I had yet to visit but was eager to! And not that I needed even more motivation, but she also presented an opportunity to enter a retro secretary contest!! Well, as you can probably imagine, that was right up my alley so I wore a recently acquired vintage dress, some old favorite 60s heels and a vintage purse that Stanimal found for me when he was out thrifting many years ago! I thoroughly enjoyed the atmosphere and my expertly mixed sloe gin fizzes, the bartender was a stunning mixologist if I ever saw one! Then after visiting with our killer bay area peeps the contest began and we strutted our stuff down the stairs for the approval of the crowd and Lynn’s friends acting as judges! Well, a few lucky ladies including yours truly got gift bags and won in separate categories such as, most swinginest (me!), most reliable and a few others (my memory is obviously not so reliable, did I mention the amazing cocktails??). But the grand prize went to Carrie Swing for her 70s secretary rendition!  A killer time was had by all! Whatta way to commemorate Lynn’s latest in a long line of stunning achievements!

23 comments:

  1. What fun it was to see you, doll! LOVED your dress, you swinger you! ;)

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  2. Thanks Carrie!! You too! And thanks for starring on my blog!

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  3. You were robbed - best frock there! : ) xxx

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  4. smashingbird!! You're so sweet! I really loved the most swinginest title, and most reliable I'm not as I barely made it in to work the next day!! :)

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  5. What a fabulous event - great book, awesome frocks, brilliant location... I am envious! LOVE your frock, Annimal.

    Sarah xxx

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  6. Sarah!! Thanks so much, it was a blast! I hope you can add Lynn's book to your reading list, she's truly divine! If you are ever in California you know I'd love to show you around!!

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  7. Congratulations to the most swinginest blogger!
    Love your dress color and print. All of the ladies look wonderfully secretarial!

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  8. Ofelia!! Thanks, there were so many fab ladies in attendance, what a fun office that would be to work in!! I really appreciate your visit and kind thoughts! Have a great holiday weekend girlfriend!!

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  9. Such a lovely event. I should be living in the town with my name : Sacramento. I know in my heart that I will visit you all one day, yeahhhhhhhhhhhhhhh

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  10. You gotta come visit Sacramento, Sacramento!! This fun event went down in San Francisco, our way cooler big sister city! Bella and I will take you there, too!! California is amazing, but I dream of visiting Spain!! Happy Easter sweetie!!

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  11. What a cute event! And your dress is awesome! Happy Easter! :)

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  12. Dimi!! Thanks girlfriend, I hope you had a happy Easter too!!

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  13. what a night! you look lovely, and it makes me want a sloe gin fizz (even though it's 1:30 PM on a monday!)

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  14. two birds!! It's not even noon here and I'd love a drink! Something to wash down Monday morning with!! Thanks for your visit and compliment!

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  15. LOVE the dress you are wearing in the first picture! I can't lie, as I have been hunting goods for my upcoming online shop, whenever I saw a bold 70s print like that i thought of you!! I might need you to model some dresses for my shop, I don't know many women that can pull them off the way you do!
    Nikki

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  16. Nikki!! I'm game to model, I might wanna keep a few dresses for myself tho!! I love me a loud print, I cannot tell a lie! So excited to check out your upcoming shop, if it's as amazing as its owner we are all gonna be stoked!! Thanks you sweet thang!!

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  17. Darling, your dress is just the best. If secretaries looked as good as you chicks I'd be tempted to get an office job. xxx

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  18. Vix!! Thanks, we would make a swingin office crew for sure!! Welcome back from Goa!! Can't wait to read about your adventures!

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  19. How freakin' fun! LOVE your frock,it makes me feel frisky!

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  20. Helga!!! Thanks, it was a fun frock to rock with the best company too!!

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  21. Darling, you can do short hand for me anytime! :D I love your dress! You will always be a swinginest beauty to me! Thank you so much for your kind words over at Stephs, I take them to heart. Big hugs to you my darling! Mwuaah! xxx

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  22. Also, can you email me at anikack@gmail.com pretty please? I can`t find your emailadr. xx

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  23. Anika!!! You do bring everyone up! You totally rule, and I'm glad you are being well recognized for your loving contributions! I'm gonna email you right now sweetness!! MWAH!!

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