Recent content by Amy

I second the pineapple thing. Almost any exotic fruit was popular, as it wasn't easy to get hold of (in England, at least). Why not invent your own games? Adapt other party games you know, charades with a 50s theme, perhaps a murder mystery game, or even a dance competition if you're feeling...

Also done. Please do let us know where your shop is, if you will sell on ebay/etsy, etc -will check it out for sure! All the best! :-)

For me, no. To achieve a natural and modern look takes forever (and a million products on my face and in my hair). But a couple of combs in my hair, some black eyeliner and red lipstick is almost instant, and look pretty groomed, in a vintage way. Actually putting on my clothes takes the same...

Ditto! And then I'd ask if you could take me shopping! :-)

I wear my engagement ring every day, and am now collecting cocktail rings with square stones to go with, but i will usually restrain myself to one on my right hand. I always wear earrings of some sort, small pearl studs if casual or if my hair is down on a workday (rarely!), and drops or long...

It is a problem. I only have one petticoat which is 'larger than it ought to be' and still nowhere to keep it! Although, I must say, I rather like the idea of being a queen in my own home. What a fantastic article! Thank you, Drappa!

What a fantastic idea for a thread, thank you! Not that I have anything to ask about (yet), but I'm sure I will... Also, despite my friends' good intentions, if they're not really into vintage style, they're not always the best people to ask about a vintage purchase. It's great to get a...

Wow, I NEED this! :-)

Ooh, a one piece these days, usually, as my tummy doesn't warrant bearing! But in all honestly, I don't think it has anything to do with age, more to do with body shape. I mean, I'm only twenty-six, and I've been alot thinner than I am now although still a very curvy hourglass!), but I never...

old beer! Hey girls! My mum was a hairdresser (in the 50's/60's), and said that beer worked well if she ran out of setting lotion. She used it on my hair a few times putting it into ringlets, and it really doesn't smell of anything when it dries. Great use for flat beer that's left over...

Did anyone see Ute Lemper 11/12/10?

Oooh, this is GORGEOUS! If I find it, I'll let you know... :-)

WOW, that's GORGEOUS! I just need to decide on fabric and colour -Burgandy, maybe?

*bump* YEEEEESSSSSS!!!! Me too, hugely! :-) And Tom Waits. You should check out his songs performed by Ute Lemper if you haven't already...

Oh yes, I too am guilty. Especially if there's a long line to the changing room. I try to justify it by telling myself I'll make a pretty cushion out of the fabric. But I never do... It just sits there, a size too small (would have fitted a year ago), taunting me from the wardrobe.