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  1. shopgirl61

    Summer Make-up anyone?

    Hi everyone! its been a few years since I posted here... The HOT summer days are here, therefore my cold cream is def out! Was wondering about an easy face, make-up routine that can withstand some dry heat? OR, is there really such a thing? I find that make-up just melts off :( and I really...
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    Are Vintage Fragrances Safe To Use?

    I recently acquired some vintage colognes and am wondering if they are still safe to use? A few don't smell right so, I will naturally avoid them. I am talking 40+ yr old colognes/perfumes that look, smell alright. Does anyone know the "shelf life" when it comes to fragrance?
  3. shopgirl61

    Making pressed powder

    Could have swore I saw this posted some time ago, about how to make loose face powder into pressed for use in a compact. I recall it involved rubbing alcohol. Could someone kindly post the how to?
  4. shopgirl61

    Eye shadow

    What do you all wear, shades, brands?
  5. shopgirl61

    Other than red lipstick

    I don't want to repeat a thread so, if a mod can point me in the direction of the favorite colors other than red post? TIA
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    Knives

    These belonged to my late Father who collected them and never used them. If they don't sell on ebay I would be open to reasonable offers :) http://www.ebay.com/itm/260895326353?ssPageName=STRK:MESELX:IT&_trksid=p3984.m1555.l2649#ht_500wt_1069...
  8. shopgirl61

    VHS you dare?

    I refuse to give up my VHS collection of old movies, albeit, its not that big and besides, my bedroom tv has vhs built in it. anyone else staying faithful to their tapes? ;)
  9. shopgirl61

    is there an old movie with Cadillac

    in the title of it? my sister mentioned an "old movie" she had found on vhs, a few years ago.. something like cadillac moon? pretty certain it was a black/white. if anyone knows, please post. thx
  10. shopgirl61

    FS: 50s Ladies Sparkly Rhinestone Jute Tote

    Excellant condition, clean inside/out, no smells, stains has a hollywood glamour look to it, the bottom is solid wood. Please make me an offer via my email: soniashops@gmail.com
  11. shopgirl61

    FS: 7 1/2 Mens Black Beaver Gaucho Hat "Zorro"

    This belonged to my late father who custom ordered it when he worked in an upscale mens department store back in the 60s. The pictures speak for themselves and I will ship this in its original box where it has been stored. feel free to make me an offer, I want more than anything for it to go to...
  13. shopgirl61

    FS 40s Ladies Navy Blue Purse

    inside label reads: parislife the outer fabric feels like suede. no rips, tears, stains or smells. disregard the dust in the second picture (its been cleaned) the inner coin pouch still has its original tissue paper inside. Please feel free to make me an offer, I have been getting rid of all...
  14. shopgirl61

    Hair brushes

    I recall my mother useing a half round boar hair bristle brush for her hair, it was on solid maple wood. I believe my grandmothers was also boar but on celluloid. I have been useing a ball tipped vent brush since the 80s and am thinking its time to give it up as the main reason for it was...
  15. shopgirl61

    What?, no haircut for me!

    My last haircut was October 2010 and it was just a week after we had buried my dear Father. I was mourning severely and didn't really gave a dang how short it got so, I went similar to a Jamie Lee Curtis cut :eeek: (although my daughter disagrees and says it wasn't THAT short). I have not cut...
  16. shopgirl61

    FS: Glen Bogie ladies sun, pool hat

    adorable sun hat from either the 1940s or 1950s. Great garden party hat or poolside in Las Vegas. Inside label says Glen Bogie exclusively harzfeld's. This hat shades the face because the brim folds slightly down. In a subtle champagne or beige color with a hint of light green between the woven...
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    FS: Ladies Work Coveralls, "Rosie"

    These are deadstock 40s and are unworn ladies coveralls made by Turner Workwear, chattanooga, tn and the size is 36. I don't have time to measure them but these could fit anywhere a 6-12 (modern) they were hard to photograph because they are quite long but i managed to capture the left chest...
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    Wedding dress restoration

    I have my mothers 1956 wedding dress that I was finally able to obtain from her, a year ago:eusa_clap I will get around to posting a picture here.. Mom never had it professionally cleaned and boxed as todays modern brides do, therefore it followed her all rolled up and kep't in a bottom...
  20. shopgirl61

    Need some good *vintage* thoughts

    I know its been a long while since i've posted here and while I am still grieving over the loss of my beloved Daddy (9/30/10), I have more challenges up ahead... I created a page at CaringBridge.com to keep a few people up to date. However, I have decieded I really need more encouragment, good...
  21. shopgirl61

    Vintage Travel Trailers

    Does anyone here own one? I am in the process of embarking on getting one. Something I can really place 'house' in ;) Concentrating on 50s aged and keeping my sights on a 'canned ham' variety. Sonia:)
  22. shopgirl61

    Ebay or Etsy or ?

    Hi Ladies, I have been really wanting to get some (new to me) vintage clothing well, ebay has me less than impressed these days because they have allowed the posting of so called 'retro, vintage look' you know, the cheap junk that comes from china and manages to steal the word vintage! ugh...
  23. shopgirl61

    More Knives

    These were also never used and are NIP. Both made by Forschner, Vicorinox Switzerland. This one has the price tag on it of $37.95 from back in 1970. chef knife w/ rosewood handle. Pareing knife with price sticker of $8.95 w/ rosewood handle. I can sell both for $75 or you can...

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