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  1. Vanessa

    WWII Ike Jacket & Pants - Price dropped to move it out of my living room.

    Wool Ike jacket is in fantastic condition - no moth nips or tears that I could find. No odor. Carefully stored by me since purchase and only worn a couple of times at reenactments. No insignia, all buttons present. Size 36S Pants are tagged W31-L33 but have been hand hemmed by original...
  2. Vanessa

    Sold: Vintage Hairstyling, Retro Styles with Modern Techniques

    Vintage Hairstyling: Retro Styles with Modern Techniques by Lauren Rennells Nearly new, no damage at all - Signed by author on the front inside cover to me. Just got a copy of the 2nd edition so this one is looking for a new home. Retailed for 29.95. Asking $15 + $4 to cover shipping.
  3. Vanessa

    Vintage-esque 40s Styled Platform Heels

    Label: Anne Michelle Size 5 1/2. New in the box - insole measures 8 3/4" toe to heel. Red, Gray & Blue. Looks like suede (even fooled me) but they are 100% man-made materials. $15 + shipping.
  4. Vanessa

    50s Evening/Party Gowns & Bustier

    I have them listed (along with the final cleanout of my Pattern Stash) over at my etsy shop.
  5. Vanessa

    War-Brides of the Second World War.

    Here is a link to a recent blog on the Queen Mary's website about war brides traveling over.
  6. Vanessa

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    Lovely! It's never too hot for fur. :D
  7. Vanessa

    30's makeup

    Ditto. Thanks!
  8. Vanessa

    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    Keep an eye on ebay girls - I found these (from the 6pm site): Tag: $67.85 for $10 on ebay a month or so ago. Score!
  9. Vanessa

    Show us your vintage hats!

    Love it! It looks fab.
  10. Vanessa

    Show us your vintage patterns!

    That's about right. A little later perhaps on the start date. I'd say 1914-1918.
  11. Vanessa

    Show us what you've made!

    Heehee Thanks! Many hours were spent watching movies & hand-sewing. Here's the other gown I wore at the same event, but this time - the period correctness was skewed just a little. ;) The gown is named "Malibu Rococo Barbie" and is made of yards and yards of hot pink taffeta & silk...
  12. Vanessa

    Show us your vintage hats!

    Thanks everyone. I do love my hats. :D Here's one that just got added to the collection yesterday:
  13. Vanessa

    Show us what you've made!

    Some of it along the front & sides. The majority was a wig that my hair was blended into - a period technique.
  14. Vanessa

    Show us what you've made!

    That gown was quite a bit of work - all the trim is handsewn & then trimmed again & then beaded. Rough estimation: if I was working 8 hours days (like a job) perhaps 2.5 to 3 weeks.
  15. Vanessa

    Show us your vintage hats!

    They went to a good home - mine. Where they will be lovingly stored, protected and trotted out for vintage wear. As opposed to bought by a theater or school or costume shop where they will be loaned out, abused & destroyed over time.
  16. Vanessa

    The ones that got away

    And a mail order one at that. Ouch.
  17. Vanessa

    Show us your vintage hats!

    Mwuahahaha. I mean. . .they went to a good home?
  18. Vanessa

    Show us what you've made!

    Well this is probably a little more vintage than what you're used to - but here's what I've been working on for the past few months: It's a robe a la anglaise circa about 1776 made of changeable silk taffeta in teal & purple with self-fabric trimmings & hand-beaded. I made...
  19. Vanessa

    Tron Legacy

    Ditto. I'm quite interested to see the new movie. I was excited to see Bridges has returned.
  20. Vanessa

    Show us your vintage hats!

    I love my hats. Here are the newest ones in my collection from the past few months:

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