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The general decline in standards today
It all depends on the job. Before I had kids, I was a hairdresser in salons. My usual work day was from noon-9pm, sometimes 10. That means dinner at 11, out to a club at midnight, clubs close at 2am by law here, in bed by 3am. I could get 8 hours of sleep and still be at work on time the...- kamikat
- Post #3,232
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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The general decline in standards today
It's not a rip off. It started as fan fic, which is completely different. If you google "fan fic", you'll find that there is a long history of fans writing their own story based of their favorite works. The authors I know who have given their approval to their fans to write fanfic, think it's...- kamikat
- Post #3,231
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Does vintage make you look.... *older*?
I fully support any man or woman's choice to wear shorts when it's 100F/37.8C, with 85% humidity. I live in a climate that is intolerable from mid-June to the end of September. I used to try to dress well during the dog days of summer, but all it got me was sweaty and hot. The dresses and...- kamikat
- Post #217
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Show us what you've made!
The band dress is amazing, great work! Do you have an embroidery machine for the band shirt? What kind? I have a BabyLock but rarely use it.- kamikat
- Post #7,342
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Today's Pinup Fashion a Sly Wink to the Past - New York Times
Flickr has opened my eyes to all the weird fetishes out there. Through my Flickr mail, I've had men ask me for more pictures of my saddle shoes, of my hair in curlers, unusual, normally non-sexualized body parts, ect. There's a guy who favorites every picture I post that has a prominent elbow...- kamikat
- Post #520
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Today's Pinup Fashion a Sly Wink to the Past - New York Times
Not to mention that not all burlesque performers are dancers or even remove any clothing. I have a good friend who performs with a burlesque troupe who has never removed a stitch of clothing. She's a contortionist not a dancer.- kamikat
- Post #519
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Today's Pinup Fashion a Sly Wink to the Past - New York Times
I've had insomnia my whole life. My parents tell me that even as a baby, I rarely slept. It affects all ascepts of your health and even mental well being. I wish I could get help for it but nothing the doctors have tried has worked. I typically don't get more than 2 hours of continuous sleep...- kamikat
- Post #518
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Show us your hair do's....
Thanks, ladies! I teased the you-know-what out of it. I just stripped it from black, then colored it red, so it's in pretty rough shape. I always get a better result with teasing when it's in bad shape. The back is just a simple french twist. I like the bouffant with low pony tail look, but... -
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Does your vintage wardrobe have to match your vintage house?
For most people, a house is the biggest purchase they'll ever make in their lives. There are many factors that go into choosing a house. When my husband and I were looking, era that it was built was only one factor in a long list. You have to make compromises. We wanted a house near a subway...- kamikat
- Post #27
- Forum: The Golden Era
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Hanging your laundry on a clothesline
I have a rack that I use in the winter. During the summer, it's so humid where I live that it takes days for things to dry outside, so I use the dryer during the humid months.- kamikat
- Post #10
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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All things Sewing Machines!
Juki has some industrial machine for under $2,500. http://www.allbrands.com/categories/2513- kamikat
- Post #220
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Searching for Beautiful Fabrics
For vintage fabrics, etsy and eBay has been a good source for me. For organic cottons and bamboo, you have to do more searching. I have occasionally come across bamboo and hemp fabrics at http://www.denverfabrics.com/ for affordable prices. If your budget is a bit bigger, you'll probably have...- kamikat
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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The general decline in standards today
Former Mayors and Govenors are also referred to by their former title.- kamikat
- Post #2,817
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Show us what you've made!
The top is from a 50's Simplicity pattern. The dress is a current Butterick reprint.- kamikat
- Post #7,330
- Forum: The Powder Room
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GQ Article: Rebel Style - Nick Waterhouse
WOW! I just bought the album. I think I'm going to be listening to this on repeat for the next month or so. Love it!- kamikat
- Post #9
- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Show us your vintage patterns!
I had a bit of a buying spree. A few more should be arriving in the mail soon.- kamikat
- Post #3,495
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Loungers' Pets
We have a Dyson pet model and it works wonders. When we had Kenmores and Hoovers, I had to buy a new one every year. The key to the Dyson is that all the moving parts can be removed and cleaned.- kamikat
- Post #2,542
- Forum: The Display Case
