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  1. Porcelina

    Looking for London shops stocking Bettie Page, Trashy Diva and Stop Staring

    Hi there ladies, I'm not from London but am visiting next week and wanted to be able to try on some dresses in the flesh as I've been having such bad luck with sizing when internet shopping, despite having accurate measurements. Are there any central London shops that stock Bettie Page...
  2. Porcelina

    Can you help me date this item??

    Thank you - my first thought was '50s, because of the sleeve length, but then I started to doubt it because jackets tended to be more 'cropped' didn't they? Whereas this is fitted. It doesn't have shoulder pads, and the flare out from the waist is quite short, which is why I didn't think it...
  3. Porcelina

    Can you help me date this item??

    A Little Jacket Mystery Dear ladies, Might I call on the font of your knowledge? My boss found out I love vintage and let me play dress up with some clothes that belonged to her Grandmother. There's a '50s coat and a '30s dress, but I have a sneaky suspicion this little jacket is older...
  4. Porcelina

    Excuse me Miss, do you Blog?

    Porcelina's Moved! Hi all, My blog has moved! Have also lost all my followers, which is a little bit annoying, but oh well! I'm now here at Porcelina's World Just done a post on the fashion in Poirot episode 'The Dream' if anyone fancies a gander! Mis P xx
  5. Porcelina

    Bernie Dexter 'Ginger' puff sleeve Parisian cafe blouse/shirt size Large

    Now gone, Thank you the Wiser Hatter for helping out with the pic! x
  7. Porcelina

    Can you help me date this item??

    Thanks for trying, Miss Tuppence! They are indeed a tricky little mystery those boots! Miss P xx
  8. Porcelina

    Can you help me date this item??

    Unusual Boots! Good afternoon ladies and gents, I hope you're enjoying your Sundays? My other half found an interesting pair of boots in the car boot sale this morning and we'd really appreciate some help in identifying a) what kind of boots they are and b) how old they are. They're...
  9. Porcelina

    Embarrassing Moments

    What a gent, lucky he had a quick reaction time! Brought to mind that scene in Bringing Up Baby where Katherine Hepburn has lost the back of her dress and Cary Grant clamps his top hat on her derriere to stop her flashing the entire restaurant!
  10. Porcelina

    Footwear for Winter

    http://www.shoon.com/womens-shoes/boots-casual-boots/cara-lace-wash-ankle-black.htm I just bought these! Very comfortable, and to replace a well-worn pair exactly like them but with a much lower heel. They have lasted me about 5 years but the sole has finally given out. Last winter I...
  11. Porcelina

    Vintage-Inspired clothing lines

    Workmanship looks good, couple of stray threads around buttonholes and at end of seams, but seams look strong and as I said earlier, the fabric is a really nice weight for Autumn and Winter. Overall I'm pleased, wouldn't hesitate to wear everyday - am yet to find out if it can be handwashed...
  13. Porcelina

    Vintage-Inspired clothing lines

    Tara Starlet 1940s Dancing Skirts I've very excitedly just received delivery of a black dancing skirt from Tara Starlet. I've honestly been looking for a decent black skirt for most of this year, and was getting quite depressed about it...
  14. Porcelina

    Excuse me Miss, do you Blog?

    This thread is fantastic, I love discovering new vintage blogs! And I already follow quite a few of the ladies' blogs who are on this forum. They're an absolute inspiration to me. I've been writing mine since about February, it's: www.vintageburlesque.blogspot.com Why did you start your...
  15. Porcelina

    How does a girl keep warm?

    Just to add my tuppence worth to this thread, I refuse to give in to my winter clothing yet! I am eeking out the less-floaty summer dresses by: - wearing extra things underneath (camisoles, slips) - wearing a cardigan or little sweater over the top - cosy knee-high socks (look fab with...
  16. Porcelina

    Books about the Looks

    I searched this thread but couldn't find any mention of "Style Me Vintage" by Belinda Hay. I think it's only just been published. Has anyone seen a copy? Worth buying...
  17. Porcelina

    Can you help me date this item??

    Thanks all for your input! I was guessing early '50s myself, but there's always an exception to the rule (I have a dress from the 1930s that has overlocking stitch on the seams), that's the fun (and often frustrating) thing about learning to date vintage! Whatever it's actual age, my boyfriend...
  19. Porcelina

    Can you help me date this item??

    Is this night dress from the 1930s? Hello all! I've been an avid but silent reader of this forum for a while, and just wanted to say that it's so incredibly helpful! I have a little item that I need some help with dating. My beau arrived triumphant from a car boot sale yesterday with a...
  20. Porcelina

    New Ladies and Gents Step Forward

    Hello all, I'm not sure if I have introduced myself before but it's about time I did, as I have been a 'lurker' for some time now! Country: Wales Age: Just turned 30 - I seem to be coping with this by attempting to turn the years back through embracing earlier decades! Eras I love: 30s -...
  21. Porcelina

    Officiel de la mode

    Merci Cordelia! Les archives sont incroyable! Je regrette, Je parle un peu de Français - mais très mal!
  22. Porcelina

    Dressing for Inclement Weather

    Thank you ladies, some sound suggestions - I think a nice big waterproof trenchcoat is going to be next on my wish list. I have a lovely grey belted full skirted wool coat, but it smells of wet dog if it gets rained on!! Alas, umbrellas don't work in Wales, too windy! I'm glad I'm not...
  23. Porcelina

    Dressing for Inclement Weather

    Dressing vintage is a breeze when it's sunny, but I live in Wales, where it's predominantly rainy or windy or both! How do you all cope with ensuring that you are not only protected from the elements, but can step out in style? Any suggestions you may have for appropriate footwear, headwear...

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