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Paint Stripping tips
Just recently moved in to an old city apartment built in 1916. Not Golden Era, but it has it's touches. I'm trying to restore at, as some joker with a power paint sprayer completely painted over lots of wonderful features. My first project is stripping the paint off the fully functioning transom...- jayem
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- Forum: The Golden Era
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Combination Skin Nightmare!
I have that dreaded combination skin with a sensitive acne-prone T-zone. Ladies, I have tried everything, including Pro-Activ. My diet is pretty fair... I do drink a ton of coffee, but I also drink a lot of water. I rarely eat greasy foods and I may have some pop once a month or so. Sleep is an... -
Chicago Loungers: The Death of Kiddieland
http://www.kiddieland.com/ That saddens me to no extent. Since, it opened in 1929, even my grandmother has tales of going there on summer days. It's such a shame to see a classic attraction that's been a Chicago staple for over 80 years shutting down because of family clashings.- jayem
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Vintage Exercise Techniques
I'm currently in the process of losing 60+ lbs. One thin I've noticed I'm having a hard time with is shrinking those pesky saddle bags! All pictures I see of vintage women seem to not have them. Does anybody know any vintage exercise techniques they used to rid them or keep them off? The good... -
Vintage Shampoos
I tried looking for this, but I couldn't find an already made specific topic. Mods, feel free to delete this if I am mistaken. Does anybody use specifically vintage shampoo's or a vintage shampoo recipe? I mean, besides the apple cider vinegar trick. I was thinking of making my own shampoo... -
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Low Income and Staying Healthy?
I'm curious as how women stayed pretty, healthy, and strong during the Depression days when income was low. I ask because my situation seems to be echoing that. I've been adding some extra calcium and iron into my diet (I'm already anemic, so the extra iron is much appreciated) but I'm wondering... -
FOR SALE: Raleigh Womens Cruiser Retroglide Bike
*Sigh* I'm broke. I have to sell this beauty, and revert back to my old, rusty 70s Schwinn... Only used a handful of times, and kept in a garage. Absolutely perfect condition. It's not vintage but it sure looks like it. 26" wheels, and rides smoothly. No kinks or noises. Back pedal 'coaster'...- jayem
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- Forum: Classifieds
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The Ultimate Blonde Thread
So, I want to try something different and have decided to go blonde. My natural hair color is a very, dark chestnut brown and is pretty long now. I'd like to go to a honey/champaign color... but I'm not sure if it will look okay. My hair is in good condition, but my stylists has already warned... -
Vitamins
What vitamins does everyone take to give their body that extra beauty umph? I should probably be considered a vitamin junkie with what I take. On a daily basis: B12 - extra energy during the day, also aides in the nervous system and heart Potassium - this is taken solely because of health... -
An eBay Seller
I've been a buyer for years, but never a real seller. I have hundreds of vintage clothing items that, well, I'll never use. They're sitting in my closet, in garment bags, aging even move. I don't want to hide these treasures, but want to give them to somebody who will really bring them back to...- jayem
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- Forum: The Observation Bar
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Spray Tans?
I've vowed not to let the sun burn my skin this summer (SPF 45, here I come!), but I don't want to be blindingly white at the beach (I'm a very pale girl, already). I was considering maybe doing those spray tans every now and then, but I want to avoid that orangy color that seems to be so... -
My Dog Chewed My Heels!
Today I woke up and saw my lovely, baby puppy gnawing away on my brand new red patent pumps. Needless to say, I freaked. Does anyone have an idea on how to remove bite indents out of patent leather? These are maybe one of the cutest pairs of shoes I've bought, and I'd hate to pitch them over...- jayem
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Emu Oil?
I'm curious to see whose tried this and what the results were. I got a little vial free with an eBay purchase and I've put it under my eyes a few times at night, but I just find it all too oily and greasy to really wear. I've heard raves from people, but to me the fact that you can't obtain the... -
Altering Vintage Finds?
Do you consider it an unspoken sin? I, myself, have never really had a problem with removing a collar, shortening a hem, or sewing on different buttons, belts, etc to a vintage dress to make it fit my 'look' better. Do you? I recently bought a 20s dress in a very very pale yellow, and I...- jayem
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- Forum: The Powder Room
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Hair Breaking?
I've used setting lotions, hair masques, hot oil treatments... But whenever I brush my hair, I look down and theres little broken off strands on my counter. Anybody have any ideas on what I can do to prevent this? I take vitamins everyday, I don't blow dry or hot iron my hair (even hot... -
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Signature Shades
I'm just wondering, since many of you ladies are so talented and creative, if anybody has yet tried mixing their own nail polish/lippy/blush/foundation etc.? I tried making a nice shade lip gloss once, but it didn't turn out so nicely. I also tend to mix my nail polish colors to get that... -
Walking Into The Past...
Sad story, but recently my friends next door neighbor was forced into a nursing home in California. She was 98 years old, mobile, active, but lived on her own. The family had her pack a little trunk of her belongings and had her leave anything else behind. They auctioned off all the valuable...- jayem
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- Forum: The Golden Era
