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    the Monroe bum-wiggle

    Hmm, I thought it was a well known fact that she didn't wear undies.
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    Marilyn Monroe to launch fashion line.

    I'm positive that was her usual weight but I believe she had ballooned to around 160 in Lets Make Love, but shed some serious pounds and was around 118 while filming Somethings Gotta Give.
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    Marilyn Monroe to launch fashion line.

    Yea, I'm dealing with this right now. The copyright laws are quite intricate and very specific. An example: Hedy LaMarr's lawsuit on Corel Draw [http://www.odessaoffice.com/wireless/Origin_Of_Wireless.html] . I would never have thought that was infringement. My issue is that I am starting up a...
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    What made you fall in love with retro beauty?

    My earliest memories are of sneeking out of bed when my parents went to sleep to watch the late late local TV line-up: The Honeymooners, You Bet Your Life, and I love Lucy. I guess Lucy was my first taste of classic beauty!
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    Vintage Style - A Series of Tips

    Ditto on this one!! :)
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    Help me accessorize this Outfit!

    Paul, I love your website!
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    How to avoid looking like emo / rockabilly / scene ???

    Excellent suggestion. It seems the key here is to keep the look classy.
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    How to avoid looking like emo / rockabilly / scene ???

    I'm with Meggan_Lane, here...dress the way you feel most comfortable regardless what anyone may think or feel about you. Anyone that isn't into what you're into won't "get" you anyhow. This advice may be totally against what you're looking for but I have a few tattoos, I dig the 50's, and so...
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    WHOA! Awesome makeup, check her out!

    you are too cute! I swear you look just like Gretchen Moll!
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    What's On Your Vanity Table?....

    I LOVE LOVE LOVE that beautiful green mirror!! Belive it or not, Wal-Mart has some really neat bathroom accessories in that same color and art deco style. Target is also selling a really cool take on the art deco accessories as well. If I can recall correctly, they have a beautiful table top...
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    What's On Your Vanity Table?....

    I just cleaned it up yesterday: * a box of tissues * baby shampoo (the best make up remover ever) * my magnifying mirror * my just washed make up brushes (drying) * a cool bamboo three tiered container that holds my q-tips and cotton balls (IKEA) * a picture of James Dean * My mother's...
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    Frenchy's Opening in Austin, TX

    Wow, I've never heard of this place before...now I'm eagerly anticipating its arrival!! The prices are unbelievably great!:eek:
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    Pearl Face Powder

    "Lightening" as in highlighting? Does this specifically work to illuminate the skin much like mica powder for an added "glow"?
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    Nutrition and exercise!

    Once I get into the habit of walking/running I'm pretty good about keeping it going. Of course, these days I start then stop due to crazy schedule changes and I have to muster up the will to start it all up again. I really try my best to eat healthy simply because I am an eater...I love food...
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    One stop inspiration shop

    I'm always eager to check out period pieces to see how well they pull them off, it's pretty hit or miss with this era. That still from Black Book looks great and it gives me hope it'll all be as pleasant! As for the my chosen hair I am making it my goal to get better acquainted with Lana...

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