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  1. renaissancemedici

    utility clothing

    Thank you! That's what I was looking for. I want to use some modern patterns (I've got a ton of Burda...), but following those regulations. And see what happens :rolleyes:
  2. renaissancemedici

    utility clothing

    No ideas at all? Like how many buttons, pleats etc? Isn't there a document with all the regulations? I thought there was but I can't seem to find it. Maybe I dreamt it [huh]
  3. renaissancemedici

    utility clothing

    Does anyone know the actual specifications of utility clothing for the ladies, back in the 40s? I'm interested in putting together a mini utility wardrobe (of separates mostly), and I could use the help. Thanks!
  4. renaissancemedici

    eva marie saint/exodus hair

    Thank you. I am trying to avoid wet sets in general (as much as I love the pincurl styles, I need sets that take little time) , but I'll give it a try. Or maybe with hot rollers. My hair needs to be a little longer for this one, but by christmas I hope it will be at a good length. Any idea...
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    eva marie saint/exodus hair

    I'd appreciate some tips on achieving Eva Marie Saint's Exodus hair. I love the look, because it looks like a rollers look, rather than pin curls, but I am really not sure! I also like the length. Any help ladies? Thank you...
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    The Orient Express

    This is a wonderful thread. My best wishes to you and your beautiful lady. The orient express has always been a fascinating topic for me as well, complete with a wardrobe plan :)
  8. renaissancemedici

    What's the meaning behind your Avatar ?

    Mine is an actress, Irene Papas.
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    Golden Era Things You've Revived Or Repaired For Use

    I'm 30 :)
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    Golden Era Things You've Revived Or Repaired For Use

    Dabbling with sewing is as close as reviving a vintage habit as I've ever been. These days it is a lost art in these parts. I don't know anyone my age sewing.
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    What's something modern you won't miss when it becomes obsolete?

    Velour tracksuits. Seeing them worn in public. The general indifference towards being dressed for the occasion, or even well groomed.
  13. renaissancemedici

    Mod thread

    Is there a 1960s mod thread that I can't find? If there isn't can we start one? The classic 1960s is very close to the 1950s in my opinion. But there is also the fabulous mod fashion that is very wearable, I think. What about mod basics? The shift dress, the a line skirt, low heels...
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    Hi! I'm new and was wondering if I could get some hair help.

    I am also new to pin curls, and that's what I had in mind! The curling iron. Does it hold as well as pin curls? Does anyone else have experience with this?
  15. renaissancemedici

    Show us your hair do's....

    Last night I tried for the first time a pin curl set. I found online some diagrams, 10 Hollywood hairsltyles, and I went for Bacall's style. My hair isn't cut like her's (her cut is actually described!), since I have a bob, almost to the shoulders, longer in the front and very straight. It...
  16. renaissancemedici

    I give up

    Lovely style and it suits you very well. Not all girls can wear that look and still look youthful and fresh! I love the 40s look! I think vintage inspired is my thing as well. The 1950s look that I am going for is so classic anyway, that it's almost timeless. So, that's convenient :) Is the...
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    Marylin and Ferragamo

    This post is long overdue. I can't believe I haven't told you about my visit to the Ferragamo museum, in Florence. It's been several months now, but I am as excited to think about it as I was visiting. It has many shoes by Salvatore Ferragamo, from every era. It also has many shoes he made for...
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    I give up

    Lucky you, to have original clothes from any era! I wish my grandma had kept some of the clothes I see in her photos. My mother is also ruthless with old clothes. She doesn't get why I'd wear such old styles. lol She is definitely more 21st century than me.
  20. renaissancemedici

    I give up

    One book that I have is: Practical Dress Design by Mabel D. Erwin, and it's wonderful. I found it free online in this page , and I hope it's ok to link. She says it's free from copyright. You probably know about it already. Anyway, some of those styles are amazing and very wearable today. I...
  21. renaissancemedici

    I give up

    I have been playing around with the idea of being more vintage for ages. I have planned wardrobes, thought about hair etc. I am even growing my hair longer so as to be able to find a nice versatile haircut (not middy, not for me...). As you can imagine I have done none of that. However I...
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    The Middy Thread

    Question (and an apology if it has been asked before, but I can't read all the pages!): is a middy suitable for a round face? My hair is almost shoulder length now, in need of a cut, and I am thinking about it. It's an inverted bob right now, which suits me very well. But I'd love to try a 1940s...
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    The best face powder in the world!

    I love the Max Factor powder. I have cheated with clinique and dior, but I always go back to it.

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