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    quick 1920s hair advice

    Lillian Gish I know had hair down to her waist for most of her life. I think this was because bobbed hair was so in vogue, but so taboo at the same time. Rolling your hair instead of bobbing it was a compromise. That being said, women who did bob their hair in the early-mid twenties often...
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    Vintage Weddings

    Good point! I'm going to remember that for my wedding. Does anyone else have any Golden Era tips or traditions for weddings?
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    The History/Evolution of Birth Control *Ladies Only*

    Would that be because of the birth control movement?
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    World leaders in jeans. "power jeans" AHHHH

    True in most cases, but I find the dress habits and certain behaviours of my contemporaries to be on the boorish side (for lack of a better word.) But opinions are like bums: everyone has one!
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    The "Annoying Phrase" Thread

    I've said that before, purely because it's one syllable instead of 3 lol Now that I think about it, you're right. I'm never saying it again, it does sound seedy.
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    Etsy

    I had to post this wonderful lady's shop: http://www.etsy.com/shop/bowsbychristy "Silly, those are for children." Yes, I know, but I adore hair bows and these are too cute. I bought the Rudolph Christmas hair bow, and I've a list of more to buy. :)
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    Hair Fascinators

    Neither do I - I think it's rather fun. I've been making flowers for my hair, and been wearing bows and feathers for years, even in my punk/scenester days. That being said, I hate the 60's Untouchables headbands too lol
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    The History/Evolution of Birth Control *Ladies Only*

    I started taking birth control pills at 15 to control my dysmenorrhea. I'd lived with crippling cramps since I was 11. They used to get so bad that I couldn't get up and walk to get to school - One time they began at school, and were so painful I collapsed! Not once did he say I was dreaming...
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    The "Annoying Phrase" Thread

    I've seen that. In Canada, it's usually "Not available in Québec," since Québec is a whole different culture than most of the country. I don't like "New and Improved!" If it's new, how did you improve upon it?
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    The Cleaning Clothes (vintage or other) Thread

    I think so too, much better than drinking it, IMHO ;) My brother said he learned it from Kim and Aggie on "How Clean is Your House?"
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    Vintage Weddings

    Beautiful shots. You remind me a lot of Louise Brooks :) Dapper future hubby too! I wish we could afford to do that :(
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    The History/Evolution of Birth Control *Ladies Only*

    Or a reverse vasectomy! Men also don't have to take pills or worry about periods and pregnancies and all that stuff... Apparently the male birth control pill is due to be released soon. Some men would be very willing to take a pill, but I think most still believe its "the woman's job." Once...
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    Show us your hair do's....

    That's amazing for a first attempt! It doesn't have to be perfectly smooth. "One of us, one of us" :) Here is today's Vintage Hairstyling success story, in crappy car shots: V is for Victory!
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    Dressing for the Holiday / Christmas party season

    Glad to hear it, Martini! LaMedicine, those are beautiful pictures. I always found Japanese women to be the epitome of grace!
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    The History/Evolution of Birth Control *Ladies Only*

    Same with the Lysol douches :eek: Some young women still believe old myths of birth control, ie. You can't get pregnant if: its your first time; you stand up afterward; you douche immediately after; etc. These old wives tales probably resulted from lack of knowledge once birth control came...
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    the insanity of matching tweed n'plaid

    Hmm... I think it would work. The tan tones in the tweed match those in the tartan, and both patterns are on the same scale. If you wanted to wear some massive houndstooth I'd have to say no. :) IMHO, it all depends on the scale when matching patterns. I once wore a brocade shirt, plaid...
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    Craby Joe's

    There was a bar & grill in downtown Toronto where the waiters were actually supposed to be rude to you. It sounds quite funny. One of my aunts says you would say something like "May I have the sirloin steak?" and the waiter would roll their eyes and say "Whatever." lol Can't remember for the...
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    A thread for the Petite Vintage Lady

    Oh dear :eek: You don't take the skirt up at the bodice?
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    Dressing for the Holiday / Christmas party season

    Doesn't matter, Your dress is smokin' hot! When you wear it, you'd better get pictures, or I'll come over there and take some myself ;) I wouldn't have a party to go to either if it weren't for the Lorne Scots annual Support the Troops Holiday dinner! Luckily it wasn't cut with the $80...
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    Dressing for the Holiday / Christmas party season

    Me too! Red is my favourite colour anyway, and Christmas my favourite season. I have a red cashmere sweater dripping with sequins, and a silk-wool sweater with a fluffy red collar. I like to do my makeup in frosty tones, too :) This year I suppose I'll wear my slinky $15.00 satin number...

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