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    The best face powder in the world!

    I use both the Jane Iredale Pure Pressed Base in Bisque, and the Estee Lauder Lucidity loose powder. The EL powder is what I use for everyday wear. I usually apply a little concealer under my eyes (dark circles) before applying. I use the puff to apply, then brush off excess with my brush. I...
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    Women over 50? 40?

    I think so ... :rolleyes: I'm 43 and about 50-60% gray now. I've been complimented by many people on my gray hair and it is unusual to see someone of my relatively "young" age be so gray. I'm quite happy with it, and am actually wishing that I will just go totally silver in the next few...
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    Mantillas

    I own one of the antique reproduction veils in cream and black - Almondine - and a Spanish lace veil in black/silver. Both are quite beautiful. I also own another vintage reproduction in black that I don't think they offer anymore. And despite the fact that you are supposed to only hand wash...
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    I need a visual aid! Rag curls?

    Yes, I learned the hard way, too. :p That's why I liked my "scrunchie bun" set so much!
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    I need a visual aid! Rag curls?

    When my hair was long, I used to do a "scrunchie bun" roller set. I would start in the evening with freshly washed hair, and then let it air-dry until it was just barely damp to the touch; just a hint of dampness, really. I never used setting lotion because my hair curls easily but if yours is...
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    Mantillas

    Are you Catholic? I used to attend a Traditional Latin Mass (1962 rite) and wore a chapel veil/mantilla then. I bought mine from www.halo-works.com. They are new, but many are based on vintage designs. Now that I attend a "regular" mass I wear a hat. But I remember some of the beautiful...
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    I LOVE my DivaCup! Not for guys...

    I have not used the Diva Cup or Moon Cup, but did use the Keeper in the past. It worked quite well, and had minimal leaking. There is a bit of a "learning curve" but after about two cycles you pretty much have everything figured out. The one thing you definitely have to do is to trim the "tail"...
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    I LOVE my DivaCup! Not for guys...

    A list I used to be on (organic, earthy living) had many ladies who had used the Keeper, Diva Cup, and the Moon Cup. The Moon Cup won hands down over the other cups.
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    Asprin facial mask (im so dumb!)

    missbeki, An aspirin facial mask might not give you immediate results, but if you use it faithfully a few times a week you might be very pleased. The thing to remember is that impuritites are often drawn to the surface of the skin by a good mask (this frequently happens with professional...
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    Frustration with necklines

    Yes, I always thought cleavage was okay/appropriate for evening wear, but not for daytime. I'm 42, so not a "gay young thing" but not too terribly ancient, either. :p
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    The art of a Belt

    Me, too. I guess, though, since my aim in dressing is more "timeless classic" than vintage I've tended to avoid belts in the past few years because they don't seem much in style. I do remember wearing belts quite a bit in the past, though. But so many styles these days rely on an untucked...
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    Frustration with necklines

    I do, too ... but I'm not sure an office situation (or in my case, working at a public libary) is the appropriate place for a low "sexy" neckline. The problem I'm having with so many of the new offerings is that exceptionally low necklines seem to be standard. It's not something found just in...
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    Frustration with necklines

    Is anyone else bothered by how low-cut so many of today's shirts and dresses are?? Even the vintage-inspired ones? I've seen so many pretty vintage-inspired clothing pieces in the stores and online lately, but the necklines are just ridiculously low. Surely designers could raise things up just a...
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    Teeth Whitening

    My 20 y/o son has this, too. The dentist told us that it was an area had been damaged/decalcified while the permanent teeth were developing. It can result in weakened tooth enamel in the white spots, but because it's on your front teeth risk of decay is quite low. Excessive fluoride as a...
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    Sarah Jessica Parker - New Fashion Line "Bitten"

    I thought this was quite amusing: http://gofugyourself.typepad.com/go_fug_yourself/2007/06/fuggen.html I would think that with nothing over $20, you're basically getting what you pay for. [huh]
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    Across the Pond and Stuff!

    A lot of skirts and dresses (though I see many more skirts) are worn in Europe in the summer, because A/C is pretty rare. I've only seen younger women wearing leggings, though I can't say it was a "big trend", and definitely not now! (Weather currently is in the mid-80's F in Heidelberg, where I...
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    Bill's Khakis Cotton Poplins

    Does anyone have any experience with the lighter weight Bill's Khakis cotton poplins - either pants or shorts? My husband is a long-time Bill's Khakis wearer, but he has only worn the heavier twill. We're looking at the lighter weight poplins for this summer, but since we live overseas we...
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    Vintage vs Modern

    It's true that many modern clothes are of less than stellar fit and quality. But I don't know if the fault lies completely with the manufacturer; there are other factors behind it. We are very much conditioned these days to buy in quantity rather than look for quality. I know people who are...
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    Lots of Glamour Scans, circa 1945

    I love the following skirt/blouse look. It just looks so classic and timeless to me.
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    Prioritizing the basics

    Do you want only vintage, or are new "classics" also acceptable? Looking at what you've listed, I would suggest acquiring a classic navy blazer and upgrading the khakis. A good navy blazer is really a "workhouse" piece of clothing for a man, and you'll find that good quality khakis are worth...

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