Friday, June 14, 2013

Cooly Rocks On

At last I have found the time to post (some of) the pictures that were taken for our local 1950's nostalgia festival, "Cooly Rocks On".

Day One: The Street Parade

Outfit:

- 1950's style Pinup Couture cherry dress with matching red belt
- Thrifted black reproduction petticoat
- 1950's style red Pinup Couture Bettie heels
- 1950's vintage white beaded necklace
- Princess Diana replica earrings
- White rose hair clip
- Pearl and diamond bracelet
- Pearl ring
- Spotted umbrella
- Vintage white handbag


The street parade was held on Saturday. I woke up very early in order to prepare but the boy decided to sleep in. Not for long though, as all of a sudden we heard Elvis being blared ridiculously loud through our bedroom window. After all these years of having no clue where all the giant parade floats arrived from, it turns out that they all prepare in the street right outside our unit.

That morning I furiously ran all about the house getting all dolled up. My nails were given a coat of red polish, my skin was dusted in white rose talc and my face was treated with my best quality makeup and product. As mentioned here, I had slept on my hair done up in pin curls. And thankfully they turned out wonderfully! In fact, the best they've ever turned out! Unfortunately though the weather that day was an awful mixture of wind and rain and they blew out.

Another downside to the day was that we actually missed the parade. We left the house too late and trying to find a park was a nightmare, even for us locals! Also, unfortunately, the boy and I could not follow through our plans of a photo shoot of the day due to illness, which forced him to leave early. After I came home we did take a couple of photos on his phone just so we could show you my outfit in the full. The pictures should be up here soon.

A very contemplative looking me with my blow out curls.

The red Bettie shoes. 
Gorgeous, but painful (they are one size too big for me).


That day I was complimented by many, was told that I should have entered the Miss Vintage Pageant (as mentioned here) and even photographed for the facebook pages of two local businesses. In the second image I am pictured with my older sister. At the time she and her fiance were visiting and I met up with them for coffee, or in my case, a hot chocolate! The cakes pictured were delicious too. We bought seconds.

Day Two: The Markets

Outfit:

- 1950's style white and purple floral dress with matching belt
- Thrifted black petticoat
- 1960's vintage white shoes with bows on top
- 1950's vintage white beaded necklace
- Vintage white gloves
- Vintage white handbag
- Pearl Earrings
- White rose hair clip
- Spotted umbrella
- Soft pink cardigan (not shown)


The next day my younger sister and I visited the festival markets together.


This time I wore my hair in victory rolls and I was quite pleased with how they turned out. Not my best, but still quite pleased. My Grandma (who is staying with our family at the moment) laughed when she saw a picture of my hair. She was surprised that people still wore the styles that were worn back in the days of her youth. 

I was also very happy with my eyeliner too!

The markets were fantastic. So much vintage and reproduction clothing everywhere, record stalls, antique stalls, vintage hair and makeup booths and festival food galore! Unfortunately I had very little money to spend this year, which was quite painful when I came across multiple records that I've had my eye on for yonks! My sister and I, both dolled up in our 50's gear, got our fair share of compliments from people that day. We felt like film stars. And we also spoke with many ladies who experienced the decade themselves. Some lovely people even took our picture for us in front of some of the vintage cars, and one gentleman caught us on film (which was a shocker for my sister as her skirt kept wanting to pull a Marilyn!)

My gorgeous younger sister. She looked absolutely stunning.
You can find her tumblr here.

I also found the dress of my dress that day! And in my price range! It was a 1960's dandelion yellow paisley printed mini dress. I really had never seen such a beautiful dress in my life, and the picture of it (which I sneakily took in the changing tent) does it no justice. Much to my disappointment the dress didn't fit.

The dress of my dreams.



The rest of the day was spent with us taking many pictures, both lovely and silly, eating slices and cakes named after Marylin Monroe and Sammy Davis Jr. and having a group of little boys ride past on the skateboards as I walked home saying how nice they thought I look in the "old fashioned clothes".

15 comments:

  1. Hi, Lucy! I realize the words "stunning" and "gorgeous" are overused on fashion related blogs, but I can't think of any better words to describe you and your sister. You really do look like vintage movie stars. I'm happy to know you enjoyed getting out and about all dollied up, caught vinyl fever and enjoyed shopping, snacking and picture taking. Have a safe and happy weekend, Lucy!

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    1. Thank you very much! My sister will be very glad to hear that too. You have a brilliant weekend too!

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  2. this looks like such a blast!!! <3 omg all those shoes *_*

    themadmod.blogspot.com

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    1. It really is fantastic - and yes, the shoe selection that they had there was amazing!

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  3. your blog is amazing! especially your blog title. And your record collection is great. Do you go to many Mod Weekenders in Australia? There's a massive one about to happen here in the UK

    -Aida
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    http://sunshinesuperwoman.blogspot.co.uk

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    1. Thank you! No, unfortunately there are no such things as Mod Weekenders in my entire area. Perhaps a bit further up north, but it is too far to travel anyway. 'Tis a shame. I hope that you have fun at the one that is about the happen where you live!

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  4. wow, these photos are all so very lovely and you and your sister both looked absolutely fantastic! The festival certainly looked like great fun.

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  5. I've been waiting all week to see what you wore to the festival! You look SO pretty in the cherry dress. My favourite pic is the one of you at the Red Cross shop. Your hair & makeup look divine! I can't believe how the weather changed from the Friday to the Saturday, but at least is was cool enough for your to don some gorgeous outfits. Xx

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    1. Thank you very much, that is so nice to hear! That picture is my favourite too - you can see the remnants of my curls. Ah the weather, that is the Gold Coast for you! xx

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  6. Oh you look fantastic! A great change from 60s to 50s. I especially like the white and purple floral dress with the little gloves. You look like you've just stepped out of Father knows best or something!
    We have a 50s fair coming up later later in August at Rose Seidler house which is a mid century house build by Harry Seidler. They have a competition as well as markets, bands and food. Id like to go, but my best friend will be 8 months pregnant at the time and I don't know if it will be comfortable for her...

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    1. Thank you! That made me smile.
      The 50's fair coming up sounds great! I can understand though that your friend may not be very comfortable in such a busy environment when so heavily pregnant. Hope all goes well in case you do both decide to go though!

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  7. You are so elegant and classy girl. Love both dresses, I m crazy for cherries :). And this event is great.

    I really like your blog, I m following you now :)

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    1. Why thanks! And your blog looks fantastic - I'm following you now too.

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  8. you look amazing, fifties hairstyles really suit you

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  9. Love your vintage, retro style! Amazing.

    http://emeraldcityswag.blogspot.com/

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