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    Zelda Magazine Issue 4 Now Available!

    Hey Everyone! A quick announcement to let you know that our new issue is now available! (We've also got a snazzy new website that I think you'll all enjoy!) :) Ginger Rogers is our cover gal- very exciting! ARTICLES IN THIS ISSUE : TEAMPUNK APOLLO : GEORGES MELIES AND LE VOYAGE DANS...
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    Zelda : The Magazine of the Vintage Nouveau - Issue 3 Now Available!

    Hello Everyone! Just a little announcement that the third issue of Zelda is now available at http://www.zeldamag.com ! We have an amazing lineup of articles this time around, including a new column, "Formerly Famous", by lounger skyvue! This issue's cover feature is an interview with...
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    Zelda : The Magazine of the Vintage Nouveau - Issue 2 Now Available!

    Hey FLers! I wanted to let you know that Zelda's second issue is now available online!! I am so excited to share this with you...our cover story is an interview with Doris Eaton Travis, the last living Ziegfeld Girl! Doris has such an incredible story, and I feel so privileged that she shared...
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    Actually Wearing Vintage Makeup?

    So...I have a number of lovely blush/rouge containers that are pre-1940s...and a couple of them are still full of product. I tend to think that trying to actually use it would be a bad idea, but I'm still curious! Has anyone actually worn makeup this old??? I definitely wouldnt use a lipstick...
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    Mervin Wave Clips

    So...I've just bought some of these fabulous-looking vintage Mervin wave clips...and I'm wondering if any of you out there have the same ones, and what kind of results you've gotten??? I just haven't had the time to try them out yet, and I'm curious if they give great results or if they just...
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    Golden Era Movies Found at Big Lots/Discount Stores

    So I'm back in Ohio for Christmas with the family, and I decided to see if Big Lots had anything good in their cheapy movie area...to my surprise, it was packed with 4/$10 movies that were fantastic! Has anyone else gotten winners at Big Lots or similar discount stores?? I'd love to see what...
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    Madame Yevonde VIVEX Color Portraits

    I wanted to share two treasures I purchased this past weekend… Madame Yevonde was one of Britain’s most esteemed portrait photographers in the 1930s, and made huge contributions to color photography with her work using the VIVEX color process…(this processed used THREE separation negatives...
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    Ladies Capes : Too Costume-y or Totally Elegant?

    So I've bought a few 1930s velvet capes...and I have a 40s wool cape as well...but I'm constantly torn between feeling that its incredibly chic and that its perhaps too 'costume-y' in a way... Anyone else feel the same?? Which way do you lean on ladies wearing capes as outerwear???
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    Zelda : The Magazine of the Vintage Nouveau - NOW AVAILABLE!

    Hello FLers! Just wanted to let you know that the premiere issue of Zelda is now available at http://www.zeldamag.com ! It features a fedora piece from our very own Matt Deckard, not to mention a load of other great articles you might enjoy. And if any of you order it, I'd love to hear...
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    The Two Man Gentleman Band

    Pals from NYC- you might really love these guys...I'll just let you watch the clip. ;) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aLES1NVCX0A&feature=related
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    Austin, TX Vintage Shopping???

    Hello All! I'm going to be in Austin this weekend (Fri-Mon), and I'm looking for the best vintage spots to hit up! I'm actually looking for kidswear as well as items for ladies...(me). In particular, I'm looking for 1920s/30s eveningwear...I have to find the perfect dress for the Hallowe'en...
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    Favorite Vintage Nail Color???

    Hello all! So...what is everyone's favorite vintage shades??? I'm really getting into knowing more about nail color trends by decade.... I found that Clambake is a great poppy red/hint of coral color for summer...and of course I'm a sucker for Chanel's Vamp. (not so historical but it feels...
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    Questions for Advice Column in Zelda Magazine!

    Hello All! As some of you might have seen in another thread I posted, I'm launching a magazine called Zelda in the next few months ( http://www.zeldamag.com )...and it will be known as 'The Magazine of the Vintage Nouveau'...we have a focus on pre-WWII 20th century...
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    Zelda : The Magazine of the Vintage Nouveau

    Hello All! In addition to running the Wit's End 20s/30s jazz age monthly event in NYC, I've taken on another project- a magazine! It's going to be launching this fall 2009, and will be called 'Zelda'! A lot of the focus of the mag is going to be on pre-WWII...
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    Knox Fedora - Can You Help With Info??

    Hello All! I found this Knox fedora in a shop today and picked it up...of course its the wrong size for my guy (whoops)...but I wanted to see if any of you experts could help me out with a possible production date, etc??? Here's the info I got off of it: Band reads 'The Fifth Avenue'...
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    finger waves?

    Hello All! I'm wondering if any of you have a good link to a great video or guide for finger waving...I keep wanting to try it, but I haven't found a truly great guide yet. Thanks, all! ;)
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    Can you Help Date this Stetson Box?

    Hello All... So I went to one of my favorite vintage stores back home in Ohio to shop...and ended up walking out with an old Stetson hat box...mine's in better condition than this photo (found on ebay), but can anyone tell me what era it's from??? Thanks!!! Diane
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    Favorite 1920s Cocktails?

    Hello Everyone! I'm throwing the first of my monthly 1920s/30s clubs here in NYC this month (its called Wit's End...the info is in my signature)....but part of the appeal is going to be cocktails! We're creating a signature cocktail called the Wit's End...but we also wanted to offer 2 other...
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    Best Places to Find Ladies Evening Hats in LA?

    Hello All... I'm from NYC and will be making a trip to LA this coming week...I'll be shopping at the vintage expo, but would any of you have recommendations for places to find great evening hats in LA for ladies??? I'm familiar with all of the places on La Brea...any other recommendations out...

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