This past weekend was the annual Hayward Walk of Wine
Walk of Wine is perhaps one of my favorite summer activities ever! (You can see my past posts on this event here and here) The city puts together this event once a year during the summer. For $35 people are invited to go from shop to shop in the downtown Hayward area and partake in wine pours (getting exceedingly tipsy at each stop) while also sampling cheese and crackers, fruit, deli meats, and small sandwiches with their wine pours. As always one of my favorite stops is the Hayward Fire Station in downtown Hayward. Another highlight of the walk this time around was making it out to the "Haywards" mural, as well while being slightly tipsy sitting on a bench on the sidewalk, waving to one of the downtown Hayward bike cops and having him wave back.
It's such a fun, friendly activity, and a good way to get out into the neighborhood. It was a good way to spend a nice sunny day out with Tim, his mom, and two of my best friends.
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| Come along! In the fire truck at the Hayward Fire Station |
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| At the downtown Hayward Fire Station |
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| In front of the Haywards mural, Hayward, CA |
Outfit of the Day:
For Walk of Wine this year I decided to wear my Pinup Girl Clothing Bella Donna dress in Italian Landscape. I thought the Italian theme would go well with the wine theme of the day. Also, I figured dark red would be good in case I spill any red wine on myself. ;) To give this dress extra poof I wore it with a black petticoat I got from Amazon last year. I paired this with a comfortable pair of walking shoes-- black ankle strap flats by Blowfish which I got several years ago. For a finishing touch I also wore a pair of red plastic studs which I got from the local retro style clothing shop, Vintage Alley, also from a couple years ago. As pictured above I also brought along a paper parasol which was gifted to me by a friend several years ago.
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| Pinup Girl Clothing Bella Donna dress in Italian Landscape- Front View |
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| Pinup Girl Clothing Bella Donna dress in Italian Landscape- Front View |
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| Pinup Girl Clothing Bella Donna dress in Italian Landscape- Side View |
What are your favorite summer activity ever?
I love how you match the firetruck! Cute scenery photos! Seems like a fun day out!!! XO
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Hehe. Thanks Lauren! :D
DeleteThis dress is amazing on you, lady!! Wow!! The print is purrfection, too. I don't like wine, but for people who do, that's an awesome day trip! :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Bristol! <3
DeleteThat sounds thoroughly fun! What a great way to foster community spirit and enjoy some terrific drinks and nibbles in the process. We have an annual wine festival here in my own town (as our part of the country is one of the largest and most successful viticulture areas in Canada) as the summer winds down and I bet you'd really enjoy it, too.
ReplyDeleteBig hugs & happy end of June wishes,
♥ Jessica
Wow! That sounds amazing to have a wine festival in your own town which is so big on producing wine! I hope you add it to your summer time itinerary! ;) <3 And happy end of June wishes to you too!
DeleteWow what a beautiful dress on you my lovely friend, such a great choice to wear on a great day out at a wine festival! xo
ReplyDelete<3 Thank you Camilla! :D
DeleteThis sounds fun and I'm glad you like it so much. Perfect dress. I love the beautiful red shade and the pattern is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteThank you Imogen! <3
DeleteGorgeous photos! Such a lovely outfit, you look beautiful! Love the parasol too, sounds like you had lots of fun x
ReplyDeleteThank you Kayla! :D
DeleteLove the dress and sure looks like fun
ReplyDeleteThank you Katherine! It's my favorite summer time activity for sure! :)
DeleteGorgeous dress, I love the border print. I'm so jealous of all the nice weather you've been having too! Another misty and damp day here.. x
ReplyDeleteThank you Porcelina! I hope your weather clears up soon! <3
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