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    ebay hat I just won

    Whoo hoo! That's a gorgeous chapeau. Understated and elegant. I agree that it looks like it's from the '40s (though I'm hardly an expert). Did you see The Aviator? The hats that Kate Beckinsale wears as Ava Garder in the film are to DIE for! The movie's great (and nominated for nearly a dozen...
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    The first thing I ever bought from ebay...cool or what?

    Congratulations! What a gorgeous suitcase! And you got it for a good price. In New York City, that would probably go for double the amount. It looks like it's in great condition, and the leather is stunning. Seems almost a shame to cover a classic piece with reproduction travel labels, though...
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    Hankies

    Maybe it's just a New York thing, but I've always been able to find vintage hankies in excellent condition in just about every vintage shop in the Big Apple. I have dozens of them (great for dabbing off droplets of perspiration during a night of swing dancing). Most, if not all, of them are...
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    retro make-up tips and tricks

    Since I run a retail store and retro website...if I buy a whole cache of "vintage-inspired" lipsticks, can I write it off as a business expense? ;) ~giggle -The Bingstress
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    Hello, everyone

    The reason you're the first fella to say hi is because you've stumbled into the ladies' lounge! Technically, this is supposed to be the Girls Only area, but heck, we're not shy. Thanks for greeting our newest members, Lucky. Just don't tell the other gents what you saw in here, or we'll have to...
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    Hello, everyone

    Hi Bobbi! Love that "Mamie Van Doren" thing you've got going on in the picture. You've got the bad-girl come-hither look down pat. ;) Chorus Girl shared how she ended up here. So, I'm curious: What led you to the Fedora Lounge? Hugs & blessings, The Bingstress
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    retro make-up tips and tricks

    Besame Cosmetics has just added a new section to their Website called "Vintage Looks," which offers tips and tricks on how to get that distinctive and glamorous 1940s style. Here's the link: http://www.besamecosmetics.com/English/VintageLooks/VL_main.html And here's one of the photos...
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    RetroRadar Thoughts and Prayers Request

    You know, my hubby makes me sound as though I burst into tears at the drop of a hat! (Okay, so I cry at Kodak commercials. And those cotton commercials. And pretty much anytime I see a baby on TV.) Anyway, I admit that I've been known to mist up while reading the great emails we've received from...
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    my new project

    Smashing!! You must post lots and lots of pictures of the finished project! :) Hugs & blessings, The Bingstress
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    Getting Lift to your 40s hair

    Those links are fantastic!! I was already familiar with the tips on Nocturne.com (love the vintage salon photos), but I'd never heard of lphouse.com. That hairstyle timeline is really interesting, not to mention super-fun. Regarding the foam rats, one thing they're very useful for is if you...
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    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    Hey Lauren, thanks for that great info on the origins of tanning! I knew the "sunkissed" look became all the rage in the '60s, but I didn't realize that the trend had started several decades earlier. That was a neat bit of trivia. (If only my high school history class had been this enthralling!)...
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    "In the family way..."

    That's a great idea, Lauren! Thanks for the tip. Someday when I get pregnant, I'm going to learn how to sew little bitty bowling shirts for my baby. :wink: Hugs & blessings, The Bingstress
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    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    Hmmm, that's a good question, Kamikat. I could be wrong, but my guess would be a light nude--something pretty close to (caucasian) skin color with perhaps the slightest hint of tan. I say this because tanning was not a fad in the 40s, and thus they probably wouldn't have made their stockings...
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    "In the family way..."

    Hey Gingerdoll, I know it's a bit past the era you're aiming for, but Lucille Ball wore some adorable maternity outfits in the '50s when she was toting Little Ricky. Big A-shaped tunic tops with even bigger bows, paired with slim capri pants and ballet flats. Super cute--especially if you do...
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    Vintage Style Shoes

    Hmmm...Normally I would order a 6, especially since catalog merchandise often runs large. But according to their sizing chart, I would theoretically be an 8. I would say order the 8, and you can always send it back for an exchange. (Just be sure to review their return policy first.) I love...
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    Vintage Style Shoes

    What page is the Holiday Sneak Peek on? I couldn't find it, but I did fall madly in love with this coat: http://www.newport-news.com/shop/product.asp?gpcatid=2&pacatid=9&catid=5560&superstyleID=164883&catalog_name=AZ_04&previouspage=2 They've got loads of leopard print for the fall, along...
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    Vintage Style Shoes

    I love the satin t-strap pump, and the spectator pump is gorgeous, though I could do without the thick ankle strap (looks a little too fetish-y for me). These are great finds. Thanks for sharing! Hugs & blessings, The Bingstress
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    End of the ice age

    Amen, Fisk! I didn't want to put anyone off by pointing to the Good Book. But, I can just see God shaking his head sayin', "Kids, I told you so." Fortunately, no matter what comes, it's good to know that He's in charge. Hugs & blessings, The Bingstress
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    End of the ice age

    Wow, that article actually scares me a little. Mildly apocalyptic, what with glaciers melting and waters rising. Time to head inland! To answer your question, I'm not sure whether the current warming trend is the result of man's influence on the environment or merely natural phenomena, but...
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    Miss Velma Kelly presenting her cabaret bowler

    Thanks for the tips, kids. I'm happy to learn that there's a shop in Fort Worth. I was looking for an excuse to drive back over there--it's a cool town. I also appreciate the insight on Optimos, Root. I'll drop Art a line once I've saved up a few duckets and it's time to shop. BTW, that is...

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