Secret Things To Do in Oz: Melbourne Vintage Salon Curls and Lazy Jazz

Pull up a comfy armchair and a cup of cha for a journey into the past at one of Melbourne’s hidden gems. This is one of the best secret things to do in Melbourne. Vintage salons in Melbourne tread a lovely line between the kitsch and the entertaining!

The Spotted Mallard is a relaxed venue in Brunswick, earning its place on any traveller’s radar through this stunning pop up vintage salon in chic area of Melbourne and eclectic range of music acts available.

While sipping your tipple, visitors could get fancy with a glamorous vintage ‘do redolent of the golden era and later take up the opportunity of a gorgeous portrait. Never have I felt quite so much like a star! For me this really did feel like one of Melbourne’s hidden gems.

Check out the beautiful Melanie Engel rocking Hollywood vintage waves and clothes by Princess Highway.

Not long before New Orleans jazz band The Grubs took to the stage to complete the atmosphere. This place isn’t in the guidebooks yet, but for me it’s one of the top ways to feel like a 40s beauty in Melbourne.

Be sure to get the Spotted Mallard on your Melbourne to do list, or grab yourself a glorious makeover at the Distinctive Dame vintage salon in Melbourne’s CBD. Break out the retro travellers!

Vintage hair courtesy of the talented Margeaux at the Distinctive Dame : vintage salon Melbourne.

PS: Fancy some more vintage travel ideas? Delve into a Victorian lady’s guide book.

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A small town girl on a mission to live in 10 different countries before she pops her clogs, Danni began travelling with a job in Peru at the age of 18. Now an expert in living and working abroad, she shares all the tips and tricks you need to get started.

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