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Recent content by raven_retro

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    The fall of the phone

    I hate how the mobile has made so many people more isolated from each other. Hearing about how someone would rather run a bill of texts rather than go out and have lunch with a person is silly. Plus, the way it takes priority over everything and everyone. I've seen couples at restaurants where...
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    female clothing sizes (made in the 1940's-WWII era) to clothing sizes of modern day

    She could have very well been a size 4 when her career began. One thing to note is that she did fluctuate in size. But, I don't doubt that she was 4/6 at one point.
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    Do You Love Platform Shoes?

    I would be careful with the wording, I have seen actual plastic lace-up boot style clear platforms before. lol
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    female clothing sizes (made in the 1940's-WWII era) to clothing sizes of modern day

    I think Monroe was a modern day size 8 to 10 (at her most voluptuous). I would understand 14 if she was taller, but that isn't the case. Your boyfriend is totally wrong though, I've fitted enough women in jeans when I used to work retail to know.
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    Do You Love Platform Shoes?

    http://www.mohop.com/collection/collection.htm They're not clear, but they're awfully cute.
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    Need advice on overall appearance in suit

    You need something on top to balance the color of the shoes. If you want to wear the shoes, try a sangria/dark-red (any rich jewel tone shirt really) colored shirt and whatever suitable tie (black is the easiest color). You have to compliment the color of the shoes to get away with wearing them...
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    Show us your hair do's....

    I was messing with my web camera settings yesterday and I felt inspired. My hair was nothing special, just a simple styled pony-tail with a fringe. :)
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    What to wear with a fedora....

    If you're trying to revolve your outfit around the hat, just go with the "style" of the hat. It's dressy, so that means you should have a semi-casual feel to the ensemble. Crisp shirts would automatically look great, remember that a lot of classic items are still used today. If you don't have a...
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Hello, I've posted in the PR, but I don't want to be a stranger. I feel silly re-writing an introduction, so I'll keep it simple. I love art, history, fashion, and doggies! I've seen this forum mentioned on Youtube and I had to join. You guys have such a wonderful sense for the early days...
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    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Hello everyone! I'm Marie and I'm so glad I found this forum. I don't exactly have the full out vintage style, but I adore observing and incorporating bits of the past to my present. My hobbies mainly consist of sewing, knitting, general DIY, drawing, and graphic design. I call two places...

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