Want to buy or sell something? Check the classifieds
  • The Fedora Lounge is supported in part by commission earning affiliate links sitewide. Please support us by using them. You may learn more here.

Search results

  1. D

    The ones that got away

    Uhh... I could kick myself. I'd been watching a pair of shoes on eBay for the best part of the week, and today, 50 minutes before closing, I decide to go out and pick up some lunch from the grocery store 5 minutes away. It turns out the store didn't have what I wanted, so I decided to walk to...
  2. D

    Dyeing Clothes

    That dress is absolutely darling, I love the lace detailing. Shame it didn't live up to expectations. I'm seconding jitterbugdoll on the stains- I once dyed a (just washed) cotton dress with no visible staining only to find that the armpits had been so saturated with deodorant over time that...
  3. D

    Vintage-looking flats that go the extra mile

    Thanks for the advice ladies, I'm definitely looking at ordering a pair of wedges now. I went to a dance store to scope out general sizing trends yesterday before ordering online, and fell in love withe the So Danca character shoes. I've never owned a pair of professional dancing shoes, just...
  4. D

    Everyday Bags

    Seconding this request, they're lovely! I didn't expect to be seeing so many Vuittons in this thread, but I should have guessed, great minds think alike. Here's my Luco tote: I also own a small black leather Picard purse for the days that the laptop stays at home. And a few too many less...
  5. D

    Vintage-looking flats that go the extra mile

    I'm glad to hear it! You're right about wedges looking so much better. I initially asked about flats because I've been having trouble with loose knee and ankle joints during more acrobatic dances, but on second thought those wedges don't look TOO high. Thanks, I'll keep that in mind.
  7. D

    Uses for Old Stockings and Hosiery

    I think I'll try that, thanks! Another use: cut off both legs of a pair of pantyhose, cut straight across the toes and roll them up into a hair donut, one after the other. Tie your hair into a ponytail, slip the hair donut over it, pin your hair over and around the donut and hey presto...
  8. D

    Uses for Old Stockings and Hosiery

    I think I'll try that, thanks! Another use: cut off both legs of a pair of pantyhose, cut straight across the toes and roll them up into a hair donut, one after the other. Tie your hair into a ponytail, slip the hair donut over it, pin your hair over and around the donut and hey presto...
  9. D

    Vintage-looking flats that go the extra mile

    I'm looking for a pair of comfortable flats to wear with my vintage skirts, and was wondering if any of the dancers here might have insight into where to look for some. I basically need them to feel like sneakers, yet look like classic ballet flats. Here's a link to some that I found at Dance...
  10. D

    Your Closet & Wardrobe Management

    I'm lucky enough to live in a small 1920's apartment block, the house itself is lovely but unfortunately it comes complete with hopelessly impractical storage space. My clothes cupboard is basically just a sectioned off end of a corridor with a whimsical little door that only lets you see about...
  11. D

    Help for picking fountain pens

    I use a Waterman (I couldn't tell you which model though), and it's compatible with every cartridge I've come across. The Waterman cartridges are slightly longer than average, but I prefer the no-name brand ones because I can stack two inside the pen. This becomes very relevant when I...
  13. D

    Chatelaine

    That chatelaine is stunning, and a real find! The way it's constructed looks like it could easily be extended by a jeweller without damaging it, by just adding a few chain links between each piece. Whether that ruins the value of the piece in your eyes or not is, of course, a matter of...
  14. D

    Best false eyelashes?

    A very convincing argument, I think I'll have to buy some post haste. On the rare occasion that I wear falsies, I use the Lancome Kit Faux Cils, which has separate clumps of lashes, but more importantly the best glue I've ever come across. It dries clear and comes in a container that looks...
  15. D

    Vintage PJ's, dressing gowns and more....

    That site is incredibly pretty to look at, all the silky fabrics just make you want to touch them. Thanks for the link. I especially love the selection of boudoir slippers, now if only these fit me...
  16. D

    Women's Business Basics

    I've bought most of my business wardrobe second hand from charity stores, I really recommend it if you're losing weight and want to buy clothes for the in between-stage. I mostly wear modern clothes with a timeless look to the office, my staples consist of black pencil skirts, well-cut black...
  17. D

    Back to zits

    I second this. However, in my experience this only helps minimize the effect of blemishes that are already present, and needs a good cleansing routine to complement it. I've had sucess with a modified version of the oil cleansing method. It may seem a bit holistic at first, but is worth a shot...
  19. D

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    That's an impressive hat! Got any weddings lined up to wear it to? Here's my latest purchase, a gold leather clutch bag with black acetate lining. I'm so new to this that I couldn't begin to date it, I just saw it and knew I had to have it. It's a little loved and scuffed, but frankly I like...
  20. D

    I want this dress, but where would I wear it?

    Buy it and then go out to dinner with your sweetheart. You're never overdressed if you're not alone. ;)
  21. D

    Cleaning Sterling Silver (It works!)

    Impressive! Your results had me running to the kitchen to try it out for myself. I'd given up hope on polishing an intricate piece of jewelry that I recently acquired, but this just may do the trick- thanks.
  22. D

    Weird Pocket Finds

    A French one franc coin from 1944. Not exactly a pocket find, as I found it in the lining of a wool overcoat that had aquired a hole in the pocket, but close enough. Finding that coin made my day.

Latest posts

Members online

... and 12 more.
Total: 1,698 (members: 62, guests: 1,636)

Forum statistics

Threads
107,479
Messages
3,037,848
Members
52,871
Latest member
Mythic
Top