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  1. ShoreRoadLady

    Best places to buy fabric online?

    Fabric.com usually has a good selection, and it seems that the stock changes often.
  2. ShoreRoadLady

    Lipstick Application 101

    You've probably already found a good pencil liner, but this may help anyone else looking for the same thing. Sonia Kashuk makes a "lip definer" pencil, and the Natural shade is a pinkish, light, natural color that works great under red lipstick.
  3. ShoreRoadLady

    Shoes for work

    :offtopic: Ain't it the truth? For the past year or two, my Holy Grail of shoes has been a brown leather 30s-40s style oxford with a medium heel. Something a little daintier than the WAC shoe, but not too dressy and useless, either. So far I've come up empty-handed.
  4. ShoreRoadLady

    Eye brow help

    I currently use a medium-brown eyeshadow and apply it with a brow brush from Sonia Kashuk. I've heard good things about the Sonia Kashuk "arch alert" kit (and eyebrow waxes in general), but it was out of stock every time I went to my local Target. So I've just been using my eyeshadow, and it...
  5. ShoreRoadLady

    Anyone else ever feel like this?

    I have to agree with you, Puzzicato. While I can look at the sentiment behind Helene Rubinstein's quote and somewhat agree with it (i.e. putting time into making yourself look better will usually help you look a little better - of course!), I find the statement itself insulting. It implies...
  7. ShoreRoadLady

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    With the caveat that I am no grading expert, I have to say that I don't like the way the author of that tutorial slashes and spreads the pattern through the neckline. Yes, you need it if you're grading up multiple sizes, but not for just one size! As you found out, that creates an enormous...
  8. ShoreRoadLady

    Best repro/retro patterns for vintage styles

    ^ This. I used to buy modern patterns (both modern and repro styles), and the ease they add is crazy. Fitting became so much easier when I moved to vintage patterns! There are quirks about them, too - a lot of styles don't look good without shapewear, for instance - but the fit is SO much better.
  9. ShoreRoadLady

    The ones that got away

    That's a lovely pattern; I'm sorry you lost it too! I did exactly the same thing - had the page up, was waiting to bid, and then got distracted during the last few minutes. Someone was watching "North by Northwest" and I thought I could keep my eye on the movie and the auction at the same...
  10. ShoreRoadLady

    Custom Printed Fabric

    Some colleges (or maybe even community centers?) offer classes on silkscreening. I believe the technique is mainly used for printing smaller designs on garments, like T-shirts, but perhaps you could use it for yardage as well. I tried using one of those heat transfer printer sheets once...
  11. ShoreRoadLady

    unconventional earrings?

    Those earrings are amazing! Thanks for sharing all the photos, KittyT. Now I have something new to keep an eye out for while thrifting...like I needed one. :p
  13. ShoreRoadLady

    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    I own a set of these, and I'm on the fence about them. They look all right, I guess. My biggest issue with them is the same as KittyT's: the reinforced heel and toe are just too big, and the heel slides around and ends up showing above the tops of my shoes. Not a flattering look. They...
  14. ShoreRoadLady

    What's on Top - Bras, panties, garter belts, slips, & stockings

    Not a tap pant exactly, but maybe these or these from the Vermont Country Store would work?
  15. ShoreRoadLady

    weight gain options, yes you read it right

    I can also attest to the weight gain benefits of a cup of hot cocoa at bedtime. Made with whole milk, of course. In my case, it wasn't *desired* weight gain...but the cocoa was yummy just the same. ;)
  16. ShoreRoadLady

    Show Us Your Aprons!

    I don't own any vintage aprons, but I do use modern aprons, and I'm working on a vintage repro right now. They're handy for cooking, and also for eating breakfast or lunch when you're wearing something nice. I'm tempted to make one for when I work on art, too - I don't like artist's smocks...
  17. ShoreRoadLady

    Bride's wedding gloves

    Google turns up this site: I think I read the advice to slit/cut the glove in a '60s-era etiquette book, ages ago. But you'd have to cover the ring once you put it on, and that seems odd for a wedding.
  19. ShoreRoadLady

    Show us what you've made!

    Maybe a belt would set it off? The overall fit looks all right to me, but a little odd without a belt. Some dresses with a waistline seam need one to look just right. Or an inside stay tape.
  20. ShoreRoadLady

    What's on Top - Bras, panties, garter belts, slips, & stockings

    Brilliant! :eusa_clap Your dad was one creative guy!
  21. ShoreRoadLady

    Can you help me date this item??

    Second the theory that it's a maid's uniform, or something similar. It certainly doesn't *look* dyed. Whatever it is, it's cute! :)
  22. ShoreRoadLady

    Are we LYING about our dresses???

    Bad Day + Anger Issues + Writer's Block = This Article. lol I do hate seeing things like this pop up, because *we* can laugh at it, but I can just picture some vintage newbie coming across this little blog post chock full of venom...
  23. ShoreRoadLady

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    I was eyeing that one; it's cute! Glad someone on the Lounge got it. :) Deadpandiva, that's a *fabulous* pattern.

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