A Healthy Layer of Dirt

A friend led me over to this girl to take a peek at the hide she was holding. Apparently she had been working on it the day before at a demonstration. The overalls she was wearing, with their casual smear of mud, nearly made me jealous. From the beautifully piled hair to her serviceable shoes, she was classy from head-to-toe.

Beards and Babies

There is no accessory greater than a baby. I love the inter-generational atmosphere at Common Ground. As a former homeschooler who grew up with friends of a variety of ages, I've never been comfortable with the social pressure to only associate with people one's own age. The fair is a great example of the healthy environment brought about by mingling.

This image was one that really made me smile, between the simple, old-fashioned look of the man and his gentle hold on the little one.

Red and Purple

Even the fairgoers who are working for nonprofit organizations are stylin'.

Rot or Not?

These guys were the undeniable best dressed of the day.
Okay, maybe that's an overstatement, but overalls liberally adorned with play food and garbage, and the boys' frankly fantastic attitudes? Super.

Primary Colors!

Fall colors galore! People at the fair use color with abandon. This woman's bright yellow leggings were hard to miss. I really like the color palette she chose- the earthy colors are my favorites. Her companion was rocking the wide suspenders/braces, and I liked his lovely salt-and-pepper hair. I ran into them many times throughout the day, including at a contra dance.

Overalls are a common sight at the fair. Certainly they fit in with the agricultural theme.  This fellow was sprawled in the middle of a plot of grass, clearly ignoring the world around him, and enjoying the early Fall sun. The basket made me think that he had paused on the way to some duty or other, putting off responsibility to rest for a moment. Regardless of his reasons, he made me smile. Needless to say I didn't disturb him.

Shy Smiles

This girl was sweet. She was clearly surprised to be asked to pose, but did a good job anyway. The comfortable textures of her outfit drew me to her right away. I like long skirts, swishing around the ankles, and hers is really pretty with the bright, large print. The slouchy sweater looked so comfortable. I think one of the marks of outfit success is making your clothes look considered but not constraining. Be artistic and comfortable. And go barefoot!