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  1. desi_de_lu_lu

    Besame Cosmetics Personal Stock for Sale NIB

    Here is what I have left, all are new in box. Nothing wrong with it, I just have too much of it. 2 Rose Lotions 3 Vanilla and Rose scented loose powders with puffs 1 foundation - bisque 1 each of eyeshadows: Pistachio Black Pearl Peacock Blue Plum Dandy Lipsticks: Debutante Pink...
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    Is it 2008 or 1958?? - Retro marriage, 21st century-style

    (LifeWire) -- "What do you do all day?" is a question Anne Marie Davis, 34, says she gets a lot. Stay-at-home wives represent a growing niche, according to the author of "The Secrets of Happily Married Women." Davis, who lives in Lewisville, Texas, isn't a mother, nor does she telecommute. She...
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    Weather and Vintage Attire Woes

    How on earth did anyone stay cool before buildings were as refrigerated as they are today wearing suit jackets and dresses and stockings? I am wearing a breezy linen and rayon blend 1940's style dress with a full slip and my hair completely up and I am dying. If I had to live in Southern...
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    As Seen On TV (those gadgets you love to hate)

    I have to confess, I am addicted to infomercials...you know the kind.. the ones that have that new invention that you can't live without and will make your life easier? I have fallen prey to their marketing on occasion. But honestly, the gadgets I purchased have met or exceeded the claims...
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    Can you over condition your hair?

    I need hair advice. Professional, anecdotal or otherwise. Can you over condition your hair? Is this even possible? I was told yes. But why? How? I use coconut oil and wash my hair gently...but I was told coconut oil was a NO-No. (and that I would over-condition my hair and leave it...
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    Fashion Rules of the Past

    I thought it would be interesting to collect historical fashion rules, from various time periods that reflected certain fashion faux-pas of the time. For example, "not wearing white after labor day" rule is all but extinct in this day but it once was considered a faux pas if you did. I...
  8. desi_de_lu_lu

    Vintage "What Not To Wear" (Don't do it girl....)

    I love seeing ladies (and gentlemen) in vintage attire, whether repro or real. But there are times when I see a vintage no-no (IMO) in the making. Like, they should have a black bar accross their eyes. What are some of your ideas on what is a vintage "no-no" in your opinion? I mean this...
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    How Vintage Do You Go? -merged thread-

    How Old School Can You Get? I had a recent discussion with my husband about taking the television set out of the bedroom. I protested because I like listening and watching out of the corner of my eye, the morning news, CNN or the like. He insisted that having a television in the bedroom...
  10. desi_de_lu_lu

    Vintage Etiquette

    Hello Lounge, I was originally going to post this question in the Powder Room, but this is really a topic crossing both genders so I post it here. I was recently reading in another forum (non FL) about etiquette and it got me thinking about my own etiquette (or lack thereof on occasion)...
  11. desi_de_lu_lu

    Home Economics

    Ladies, I would like to stick to my grocery budget of $300 month for 2 people. I know this may seem like a lot.. but with a gallon of milk being almost $4 where I live, it doesn't seem to stretch nearlly as far as it did say, a year ago. What are your money saving tips when you go to the...
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    Perfect Mai Tai Recipe......tikiphiles discuss

    I love the Mai Tai from Trader Vic's. However, unless you get the Trader Vic Mai Tai mix, it doesn't taste the same..they guard the recipe pretty well. For anyone who has had the TV Mai Tai, you know it is distinctly different, from say... a Mai Tai at your local tiki joint or even your...
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    Bad Ju Ju associated with vintage jewelry?

    Who believes this? Stories? I am getting married next month and my husband will be wearing my grandfather's wedding band (He got married in 1935 and was married for 55 years until he died). My fiance says the ring has good ju ju because they were married for so long. He also refused to...
  15. desi_de_lu_lu

    Best HOT CURLERS/ROLLERS out on the market

    Helloooo Ladies... Ok, I need to get a replacement set of Hot Rollers. (I already have Hot Sticks) I want to get a regular sized set. I am looking for a set that: gets super hot, has at least 2 different size rollers, and doesn't clamps to keep them on. Ideas? Comments...
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    What do the Men of the Lounge want for Valentine's Day?

    What do men like for Valentine's Day anyway? What is the most thoughtful, romantic, loving thing you can receive? Fess up.
  17. desi_de_lu_lu

    Altering Sweaters...

    I am seriously debating taking in a sweater or two...they seem to be floating on me. Anyone had good results doing this? The sweater is not hand-knit. I have never tried this, any suggestions welcome. Desi

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