The Coney Island Mermaid Parade

The 34th annual Coney Island Mermaid Parade, as usual very mesMERizing and just the right amount of wild! I'm sharing here a costume quickie tutorial which upcylcled my parasol from the Jazz Age Lawn Party from the weekend before. Thank goodness these events are on different weekends, because it would be difficult to choose! I'm also sharing my fave highlights from this year's parade...and if you missed it, don't worry because the second annual Poseidon's Parade will be happening later this summer on the Rockaway Beach Boardwalk.

MERMAID PARADE/JELLYFISH COSTUME
(Time: 30 mins / Cost: Less than $10)

WHAT YOU NEED:

1. Scissors

2. Tape

3. Vintage-styled parasol or umbrella

4. Ribbons (various colors)

5. Streamers (various colors)

MY FAVE'S FROM INSTA: 34th ANNUAL CONEY ISLAND MERMAID PARADE

Hope to see you there next year!!

Jazz Age Lawn Party Looks

This weekend, the 11th Annual Jazz Age Lawn Party will glamorously take you back to the Roaring Twenties via the ferry (aka time machine) to Govenor's Island. A summertime highlight, it is one of my favorite events in NYC...a lovely reward for what felt like 6 months of winter. Need a little help figuring out what to wear, see gallery below highlighting some of my favorite looks from parties past:

Feathered Follies

Photo by Racked photographer Driely S.

Suited Up

Photo by Hannah Zisman

Bathing Beauty

Photo by Vogue photographer Lili Holzer-Glier

Classic Flapper

Photo by Elle photographer Tyler Joe

Lacy Lady

Photo by Jamie Beck of Ann Street Studio

POLISH YOUR LOOK:  1920s ACCESSORIES

Delicate Hats + Hand Fans

Photo by Racked photographer Driely S.

Lovely Gloves + Picnic Baskets

Photo by Racked photographer Driely S.

Suspenders + Straw Boater Hat

Silk Painted Parasols

Photo by Vogue photographer Lili Holzer-Glier

Beaded Headpiece + Dark Lips + Wavy Tresses

Photo by Racked photographer Driely S.

All that Feathers

Photo by bfa.com

More Hats + Sun Shades

Photo by Caroline Voagen Nelson

Head to Toe

Photo by Jennifer Sosa

VINTAGE-STYLE LINGERIE FOR BRAZEN BEAUTIES

And, if you happen to be there this weekend with VIP tickets, you will find Dirty Mermaid swag in your tote: the Siren Spring Soak. So draw a bath with your Bonnie or Clyde...or Gatsby...whomever your type!!!