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I have 12 pairs of earrings from the 1930s to the 1950s in my Etsy shop for sale if anyone is interested.

I blogged about it here. A great video as reference. One of the best I've seen for recreating authentic waves. 1930s hair Wonderful video and very authentic 30s waves. This shows exactly why most women in the day had their hair set in salons weekly, maintained it themselves at home but then...

I have a few 1940s dresses for sale that are in near mont condition. Vintage 1940s White Linen Dress with Red Embroidery Flowers - $110 https://www.etsy.com/au/listing/188665696/vintage-1940s-white-linen-dress-with-red?ref=shop_home_feat_3 Vintage 1940s Rayon Lavender Floral Dress - L -...

Blogged... New to the Etsy shop for July :)

Hi all! I currently have A LOT of shoes for sale from the 40s and 50s and thought I would show you what I have here. Readers of FD can get a 10% of all shoes in the shop by emailing me at violetsemporium@gmail.com to get the special code for the discount. The mens shoes in the shop not shown...

I think hair is very much what makes a 1940s look - 1940s. Without it, the look can't really be pulled off. Personally, I'm not a fan of taking inspiration from pin-ups because they weren't how everyday women dressed at the time. In the day, no woman wanted to be associated with calendar girls...

Wow. I dream of finding a hoard like that! All the 30s stuff...beautiful.

Good to see ladies speaking out. People have been programmed to steer away from difficulty or controversy these days. Doing the right thing is not easy and stressful, but many people only care about themselves. I don't have a lot of tolerance for those with a 'victim blaming' mentality and who...

I guess I don't post a lot any more because many of the old gang here that I liked have gone or rarely post. I also feel that that sometimes opinions are stifled. I'm not talking about rudeness, sexism, politics etc, just opinions. I also don't like the creepy factor of those men who try to...

Just put a pair of amazing 1950s Raoul Mertons in my Etsy store if anyone is interested. What a beautiful shoe they are and so well made.

Yes. I don't post in FL much any more either, and I am long time member too. I would be the first to say that in my 'actual' life that many of my closest friends are male, but they are not sexist or misogynistic in any way, unlike some of the men here. Most men at FL are NOT like that of...

I met Jon in 2010 when I went to a FL event on the Queen Mary and we kept in touch on FB after that. He was lovely to me while I was in LA and really was a gentleman. So sorry to hear of his passing. :(

I am a 1930s gal but I am not a fan of the huge jabots and bows of the mid 30s. I love and wear flutter sleeves often but the extreme flouncey bows are not for me. Thankfully, they were only one of many styles during the era :)

Sadly, the costuming is not particularly correct...even in series 2. As an Aussie, I was excited to hear this series was being made a few year ago, but after a few eps I was meh. There are many vintage experts and collectors of 20s clothing here in Australia (Mojito being one of them) that could...

Blogged.... New items in the Etsy store for October - 1940s shoes!