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  1. jitterbugdoll

    Rago Girdle 6109 New with Tags

    As I prepare to move across the country, I am going through my clothing collection and selling off some of the items that I feel I can live without. :) So, I have a brand new, never worn Rago 6109 panty girdle in white, size 28 (medium). This one retails for $32; I am selling it for $25. PM...
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    Celluloid, Bakelite, Lucite and other vintage plastics

    I had a little fun photographing part of my collection this evening, so I thought I would share my pics :) Here are some of my brooches (with a pair of Carmen Miranda-esque shoe clips for good measure): The oranges are Venetian glass on a celluloid chain, the grapes are brass with...
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    Cherry Red 1940s Heels for sale, size 9

    Hello Ladies, I just got these in the mail and they are too big. So, my loss is your gain :) Marked size 9N, these measure 10 1/3 inches long and 3 1/2 inches wide. They are not narrow in width at all, and are extremely comfy (I tried them on and walked around on carpet--it's a shame this...
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    Colors for Blondes

    Inspired by mysterygal's post regarding redheads, here is one aimed at blondes :) I am a cool-skinned, pale blonde, and I find that I can wear a wide variety of colors: pinks, reds, blues, purples, greens, yellows, browns, and even some shades of orange. As I am a very pale-skinned person, I...
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    Vintage Heel Heights

    The original price is laughable, but the sale price isn't bad (it's not great, but if they were actual vintage and listed on eBay, I can imagine they would generate some interest ;) ) Check these out (the prices are absurd, but the shoes are darling): I was actually eyeing a very similar...
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    Modern Day Nose Art

    Thought some of you might enjoy this proof from my most recent shoot. The photographer is actually working on a series of these:
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    Appropriate Fabric for 40's, 50's

    Clothing during these time periods was made in a variety of fabrics, including silk and rayon crepes, gabardines, chiffons, organzas and jerseys. Cotton/cotton blends were also popular for day wear, and wool/wool blends for suits. Evening wear was often made out of taffeta, faille and more...
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    What excuse will they come up with next?

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    1940s Photos

    I was inspired by Jake's post and wanted to add a few photos of my grandparents that were taken during the 40s. This is my granddad--I've always thought he looked so dashing and charismatic in this photo (he was a trumpet player, and I suspect he was quite popular with the ladies!) My...
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    The Look of Summer, 1938

    Found a neat article on summer beauty in one of my vintage magazines. Here are a few tidbits from it--wish they had included color swatches! "Summertime brings out bright colors, reds, oranges, vivid blues and greens. The brunette can wear the redhead's pet blues and greens, as well her own...
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    Do you have a nickname?

    I thought I would add to the name thread by creating a thread devoted entirely to nicknames. You see, my nephew has recently taken to calling me "Antique", in place of his usual "Auntie Mandy". Of course, he is only four years old and has no clue what "antique" means, but it still made me...
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    The Derby's in big trouble!

    All I have to say is--must they tear down *everything*? I went to the Derby once a few years back and thought it was a neat place. It would be a shame for it to go too! I would think that people in California would be somewhat more *into* preservation, but I guess not. I can sort of...
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    Ribbons and Bows

    I found an interesting article in a 1940 'True Confessions' magazine regarding hair adornments. The article recommended using unusual decorations for spring charm--flowers were apparently not the only option! The three photos which accompanied the article showed a butterfly barrette, a...
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    Old Fashioned Sodas

    I thought I would post this link for you, as I discovered that you can purchase these old-style sodas online and they will ship wordlwide (for those of you who cannot find these specialty drinks in your neck of the woods.) I frequent Pop The Soda Shop somewhat regularly and love to try the...
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    vintage paperbacks...anyone collect em'?

    I have a very small collection of vintage hardcover novels, but I've never picked up any paperbacks. I actually tend to stick with vintage magazines, particularly Cosmopolitans, McCall’s, and Ladies Home Journals, from the 1930s-40s. I do read the articles and stories, and look at the ads as...
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    Received my new brooch in the mail

    I purchased a 1930s-40s bakelite cherries brooch on eBay a few weeks ago, and it finally arrived! I've been coveting this style of piece for quite a long time, and was very pleased to pick one up for a fairly reasonable price. Mine looks just like this, although I will have to have the...
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    Unusual request--need help finding an illustration

    I am looking for a vintage, art nouveau or art deco illustration of a sunflower (or sunflowers) that I can use for my friend's wedding invitations. I cannot find anything suitable--I'm envisioning an elegant, simple illustration, with a similar feel/look to these...
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    The good ol' summer time

    Can the ladies participate in this thread? I have a couple of new 1940s tilt hats--one for summer, the other for fall. Wanna see? How I wish more men wore hats (and suits!) in my town! Everyone on this board is so amazingly stylish; I am sad to report that all I see in public are...
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    Help Dating Two Hats

    My husband recently inherited two fedoras from his grandfather, and I am curious about what eras they date to. No one in the family remembers exactly when the grandfather wore these hats, but they gave them to my husband because they know he likes vintage clothing (well, hats and ties anyway...
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    A visitor from the Powder Room...

    I recently started working at a vintage store that specializes in 1940s-70s furniture and kitsch. They do dabble in clothing though (mostly 1960s-70s stuff—not my style but very popular out here), and as I am vintage buff I get to price the items as I see fit. However, my expertise lies...

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