Maturity takes to the ramp

Planning the Down Memory Lane afternoon was as much fun as the actual event itself.  The "kerksuster-komitee" arrived at my house 10 days before to select and fit the garments and choose accessories.
It resulted in a  lot of laughter and noise. Heinrich Cilliers' pictures, taken at the actual event on June 11, reminds me of that memorable afternoon  ...

Elna Potgieter in my 80's crimp jacket. After
nearly 30 years, this Tej garment does not
show any sign of age.

Marthie Steenkamp looking stunning in a red Trilobal
jumpsuit and Italian straw hat. Only the hat fits
me now.

Joke Janse van Vuuren wearing my
beaded 80's Garlick's dress ...
The label indicates that this brown crepe
knee-length garment was made
in Japan!

Martie Goosen stole the show in her
Foshini 80's dress with pleated peplum.
The beaded evening bag, chiffon gloves and
Lady Di hat completed the outfit.

Ronel Kotze just loved my green
cheesecloth and lace number.
I wore at my first Vintage
Verandah sale and it reminds me
a bit of the flapper era, that's
why we accessorised it with
a fake pearl headband and
soft white wrap.

Elna Potgieter on her way to the opera...
This lush green velvet opera coat
decorates the entrance to my
bedroom and I was reluctant to
remove it for the show, but it looked
stunning teamed with a Chinese fan
and my opera glasses from Camden
Passage, London (bought in 1979)