Tea, Tulle and Flowers at Featherstone Fashion Show
Shelley Christiansen flaunts the latest fashions.
Shelley Christiansen flaunts the latest fashions.
Left to right: Helen Parker, Chilmark; Julia Mitchell, West Tisbury and Connie McCreery of Chilmark enjoy tea sandwiches and display their brightly colored hats.
Left to right: Helen Parker, Chilmark; Julia Mitchell, West Tisbury and Connie McCreery of Chilmark enjoy tea sandwiches and display their brightly colored hats.
Anna Edey was one of more than 20 volunteer fashion models.
Anna Edey was one of more than 20 volunteer fashion models.
Ann Smith, executive director, welcomes partygoers.
Ann Smith, executive director, welcomes partygoers.
Basia Jaworski takes center stage during fashion show.
Basia Jaworski takes center stage during fashion show.
Model Christina Montoya smiles for the crowd.
Model Christina Montoya smiles for the crowd.
Linda Gifford Skladzian of East Chop wore an eleborate purple hat.
Linda Gifford Skladzian of East Chop wore an eleborate purple hat.
Rumbling thunder provided a backdrop for the fourth annual Featherstone Garden Tea Party and Fashion Show on Saturday afternoon, but underneath the grand white tent, all was sunny and bright. More than 20 volunteer models participated in the fashion show, wearing the warm weather clothes of the season ahead from local boutiques. Guests, as has become the custom, adorned themselves in brightly-colored hats while nibbling on tea sandwiches from Annie Foley and treats created by Cakes by Liz. The tea party serves as a kickoff to the Art of Flowers Show with guest curator Holly Alaimo, which will be open each day from noon to 4 p.m. through Wednesday, May 29.