The first thing we checked out was the vintage cars and cafés! I actually forgot to go and have lunch inside the fabulous Paragon café which is the most beautiful Art Deco establishment right on the main street. Maybe next time.
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| Main street |
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| The ultimate 1950's Drive-In food |
There are a few antique stores in Katoomba that we checked out. If you're looking for Art Deco-style furniture you're in the right place! Unfortunately, there wasn't much in the way of vintage fashion, just expensive jewellery and many, many, vintage knick-knacks. Pat Capocci and Danny and the Cosmic Tremors played sets throughout the day and it was nice to hear them whilst walking around the main street.
The cocktail party began at 7pm, with champagne and finger food (pastries). Ladies were dressed up and men looked dapper in shirts and ties, suspenders and suits. The winners of the best-dressed competition looked stunning; the winning lady wore a mint green 1950's frock with rhinestones and the male wore an amazing military suit including a 1940's army cap. The party was a lot of fun, less crowded than last year. I could actually see the bands play this time and I enjoyed myself a bit more and got to dance a little too.
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| The Grand Dining Room at The Carrington |
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| Fire Down Below |
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| Jordan C. Thomas was fantastic to dance to. I also felt like I was in Back to the Future when Marty attends the 1950's enchantment under the sea prom |
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| The Detonators - some good rockabilly tunes until the singer started growling in their heavier rock songs |
Here is a video I took from the night! The Sydney Swing Katz performed 2 or 3 routines with many aerials and I filmed a tiny bit of the dancing competition too. >>>>>>>>
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| Dress - Handmade from 1953 pattern Bag - 1950's from Etsy Necklace - 1950's from The Way We Wear Vintage Fair Shoes - ReMix |
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| Dress - Retrospec'd Earrings - Avon Shoes - ReMix (great for dancing, very comfortable) |
Goood morning, good morning, it's great to stay up late! Mum and I LOVE breakfast and we were both looking forward to breakfast at The Carrington. It didn't disappoint. With coffee, tea, juice, pastries, fruit and more, you can't go wrong.
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| Like a Wes Anderson set! I love these colours. |
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| Dress - Late 1950's from Etsy |
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| Earrings - Forbidden Charm on Etsy |
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| A beautiful hotel both inside and outside including the front garden |
After taking our time eating breakfast and breathing in the non-humid mountain air (*cough* Sydney), we began our trip home.
-Kirsten
