Autumn Corduroy

These were the first attendees I stopped at the fair, drawn by the rich browns of the gentleman's outfit. His corduroy pants and vest really suited the earthy vibe of the place, and I like how the lady's bracelets pick up on their color, whether intentionally or not. The embroidery on the shirt was a nice touch.

Most practical was the hat! The sun beat down considerably that day, and I wished for one myself.

Common Ground 2013!

Thank you to Arielle for the introduction, and welcome to Common Ground style 2013! The fair this year was as lively as ever, featuring seminars on topics from vermiculture (that's worms, folks) to "women's tyre repair." One of the things that sets MOFGA's annual fair apart from other country fairs is the openness and variety of the attendees, the willingness to share information and knowledge with others. I love the culture of learning (a holdover from my homeschooling years), and the diversity of experiences on offer: ethnic music, contra dancing, animal husbandry, family activities, wildcrafting, and much more.


Easily as diverse is the dress sense of the fair-goers, and it’s a joy to wander, taking in the beautiful, creatively expressed outfits. As Arielle has pointed out, the fair is no fashion show- and I loved the lack of competition or cockiness as I asked permission to take photographs. Almost everyone was confused at first, a little embarrassed, and then smiling shyly as they posed naturally for my camera.

 And really, where else can you find a woman in a magnificent cabbage costume?

We have a guest blogger for the 2013 edition!

Hello everyone!

Join me in welcoming Hannah as our Guest Blogger for 2013. 

I was sadly only able to make it to the fair for one day this year, and decided not to try to take photos, since I was already so short on time with all I wanted to do and see.  As luck would have it, though, I got an email out of the blue only days after the fair from lovely Hannah, who said she was taking pics of great country fair style and was asked by fair-goers if she was "the girl with the style blog."  She did some research, found me and this blog, and got in touch, and I invited her to be the guest blogger for this year.

With any luck, maybe she (and others?!) will join me for future editions as well, and we can keep this document of everyday, rural cool alive and well for years to come!

Thanks, Hannah!