AOF Post-Convention Wrap Up from Sandra


Hello, friends!

It's almost impossible to believe that, after two years of trying to make it happen, our SSP Ambassador of Fashion convention has come and gone! And what a great weekend it was!

Looking back, it's amazing we were able to overcome so many obstacles in the process, and I'm very grateful to all who helped make it a reality!

So, to our attendees, absentees, volunteers, helper donors, vendors, the hotel...I send a HUGE heartfelt THANK YOU!

To our attendees -- THANK YOU for your patience, understanding and belief in me, for your enthusiasm and sense of FUN, your smiles, and so much more! Convention could not happen without you!

To our fabulous, hard working, volunteer staff -- it is impossible to sufficiently THANK YOU for the laughter behind the scenes, your creativity and dedication, "can do" attitudes, and tireless efforts to make convention a wonderful experience for all! I feel very blessed to have you by my side!

To our absentees -- THANK YOU for your support from home! We missed you and hope you can be with us in future years!

To those who lent invaluable blog support or posted photos and reported from convention and afterwards -- THANK YOU for spreading SSP enthusiasm and fun!

To everyone who sent an inquiry or placed orders for SSP Ambassador of Fashion or previous collections - your overwhelmingly positive response has been inspirational! I hope my SSP fashions bring you as much enjoyment as I have had developing them!

Since in stock fashions and some fabrics are extremely limited, each incoming order/inquiry will be logged in according to date and time. Confirmations will be sent once inventory is checked and initial orders are okayed by the factories. It's important to send orders asap so you'll not miss out on the smaller quantities, and a big help to have close estimated numbers to submit for orders.

I hope to ship as many packages as possible from the hotel before leaving, though one arm packaging and pecking goes a bit slowly! LOL!

Continue to watch the blog for prices and inspiration photos to be added soon!

Feel free to call me any time with questions...and please do let me know if you hear of any vintage fashion exhibitions for us to plan next years convention around next!!

Sincerely,

Sandra

AOF Updates

Absentee packages will be mailed out very shortly*

*Table gifts provided to absentee attendees based on availability

AOF Sunday Morning: Capital Goodbye

Ambassador of Fashion ended on a high note with a presentation by Andrew Och, the "First Ladies Man", who shared interesting anecdotes about some of the country's more fashionable first ladies.

The centerpiece featured a lovely gown, MAMIE, based on a dress worn by Mamie Eisenhower.

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

Additional items available to purchase/pre-order:

TICKETS AT FORD'S THEATRE

Inspiration Designer: Mainbocher

BOURGEOIS BLUES

Inspiration Designer: Capri

VISIT TO GEORGETOWN

Inspiration Designer: Oldric Royce

HIGH SOCIETY in Lavender

Inspiration Designer: Helen Rose

THE AMBASSADOR'S BALL in alternate colors of Royal Blue, Emerald Green, Light Blue and Lavender

Inspiration Designer: Jacques Griffe

SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris


Two shoe sets and a pair of rhinestone-heeled Dior pumps were also available for purchase at convention

Inspiration Designer: Roger Vivier for Dior
Inspiration Designer: Roger Vivier for Dior

AOF Saturday Dinner: The Ambassador’s Ball

Saturday night's gala was enjoyed by attendees and dolls alike. Gene and friends mingled on the incredible diorama created by Sue Connor.

The Ambassador's Ballroom

The centerpiece featured the fashion KENNEDY CENTER GALA

Inspiration Designer: Sophie Gimbel

Attendees received the fashion THE AMBASSADOR'S BALL

Inspiration Designer: Jacques Griffe

Additional items available for purchase/pre-order:

NATIONAL TREASURE in Blue or Red

MONKEY BUSINESS

Inspiration Designer: Givenchy

DRESSED BY MR. JAMES

Inspiration Designer: Charles James

EDITOR'S CHOICE

Inspiration Designer: Oldric Royce

WAVES in Purple or Blue

Inspiration Designer: Ceil Chapman

PATRIOTIC PASTIME

INAUGURAL BALL

Inspiration Designer: Madame Gres

VIOLET BLOOM

FALLING VIOLETS

EMBASSY WALTZ

Inspiration Designer: Unknown

SITTING FOR CECIL

Inspiration Designer: Mainbocher

SSP fashion photos by Dennis Norris