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50s party planning. Need some ideas.
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...- Amy
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Fashion Survey
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! :-)- Amy
- Post #24
- Forum: The Powder Room
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The extra time you spend getting ready because you wear vintage.
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...- Amy
- Post #42
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage
Ditto! And then I'd ask if you could take me shopping! :-)- Amy
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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How Much Jewelry Do You Wear?
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...- Amy
- Post #39
- Forum: The Powder Room
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1861 - The Consequences of the Crinoline
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!- Amy
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Should I or Shouldn't I?
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...- Amy
- Post #45
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Are you modest on the beach or will you wear a bikini?
Wow, I NEED this! :-)- Amy
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Are you modest on the beach or will you wear a bikini?
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...- Amy
- Post #10
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Homemade Setting Lotion
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... -
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Vintage Pattern WANTED list
Oooh, this is GORGEOUS! If I find it, I'll let you know... :-)- Amy
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Show us what you've made!
WOW, that's GORGEOUS! I just need to decide on fabric and colour -Burgandy, maybe?- Amy
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Brecht and Weill
*bump* YEEEEESSSSSS!!!! Me too, hugely! :-) And Tom Waits. You should check out his songs performed by Ute Lemper if you haven't already...- Amy
- Post #31
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Waaaa....It/They Do Not Fit!
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.- Amy
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Shoes for work
I worked as a barmaid and waitress... ...And I swore by ballerina flats and loafers (look to nurses for inspiration here). Make sure they have a good supportive sole, and change your shoes every few hours for another pair (I had about 1/2 a dozen pairs in my locker) of a different style. It...- Amy
- Post #36
- Forum: The Powder Room
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How to... get the grown-up vintage look
I too call this rag the 'Daily Facist' (as many do), and have never found any of their articles to be balanced or objective, be they political, relating to fashion or even sport. I wouldn't pay it too much heed... :-)- Amy
- Post #29
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Setting Lotion
Found Revlon Lottabody in London Hi girls! I found Revlon Lottabody in an afro hair shop in Upton Park, called Queens Cosmetics. £2.25 for 450 ml (undiluted), or a MASSIVE bottle for £4.99. Smells/works just like the stuff my mum used to use to set the old ladies' hair (she's a... -
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Confidence in dressing vintage
ABOLUTELY. IN fact, I think this applies to anything you wear. You can always tell when someone's self-concious, and it will do nothing for them. You should always wear what you feel comfortable in. And not just traditionally comfortable. I feel most comfortable in heels that would make a...- Amy
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- Forum: The Powder Room
