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    Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

    I made a 1930s satin bia cut gown and I wore a Rago open bottom girdle (with garters) underneath. To smooth out the garter "bumps", I also wore a long half slip over it. (The back is cut pretty low, so I couldn't wear a full slip)
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    Show us your hair do's....

    You both look fabulous and, Lolita, you're almost a dead ringer for Elizabeth Montgomery! My big question is can you wiggle your nose like her? ;)
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    Show us your hair do's....

    pennycarrol, you said it just perfectly! Once again, Lolita you look stunning. And I agree with pennycarrol--just like a 1940s magazine! Great job!
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    Cold Cream- Brands and advice!

    Mary, I don't know what you have available in your area, but here in the States, I can get the wipes for sensitive skin (that's what I use). But you can also use baby wipes for sensitive skin. They're nice to use because you can get rid of most of the cold cream stuff without having it build up...
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    Cold Cream- Brands and advice!

    Mary, My routine is to put the cold cream on (I do this at night before bedtime) and leave it on while I brush my teeth. Then I take one of those disposable facial makeup remover cloths (I've even used disposable baby wipes) and remove most of the cold cream with that. Then I follow it up with...
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    5.4 Earthquake Shook me this morning

    I actually did have earthquake insurance on our homeowners policy back in the 1980s when there was a small earthquake and the New Madrid fault came into public focus. After a few years I took it off to save some dollars, but now I'm wondering if I shouldn't put it back on. You are correct that...
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    5.4 Earthquake Shook me this morning

    Here too! panamanbob, I felt it here this a.m. too. I live about 300 miles from the epicenter of the earthquake(s). The first one was at 4:37 a.m. this a.m and then a second one at 10:14 a.m. (The second one was a little less than the first quake--it was a 4.6) While hubby and I didn't wake up...
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    Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

    I've been admiring the Rago 21 for a while, but noticed that there are only 4 garter straps. I usually wear a Rago garter belt with 6 straps with my seamed stockings. Can anyone tell me if the Rago 21 waist cincher keeps the stockings in line (seams & stockings don't move around) just as well as...
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    Show us your hair do's....

    Lolita, Have you tried using the Hot Sticks since you've cut your hair to this length? And the shorter time you leave the rods in, the less of a curl you'll get. I think I recall there are several girls here with thick hair like yours that also use the Hot Sticks. Since my fine hair takes a...
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    Show us your hair do's....

    Lolita, I think this is the best hairstyle/length of hair you've done so far! It's perfect for your face--a true classic hairstyle! Beautiful! :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap :eusa_clap
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    Besame cosmetics

    A beef about Besame shipping prices!!! I thought I would take advantage of Besame's clearance and went to order some eyeshadow. The eyeshadow is $10. Imagine my shock when I found out that the shipping for 1 eyeshadow was $9.77 UPS Ground--the usual Priority Mail shipping is not even offered...
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    any old-school housewives??

    Been there--both sides I've been a work-away-from-home mom and a stay-at-home mom. When my oldest son was born, I went back to work after 6 weeks and put my son in daycare. I managed to juggle my job and home life rather well. (Youth does play into that here too. :) ) When son #2 came along...
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    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    I second Lizzie's suggestions. When I put on my seamed stockings I'll try to get the seam in the middle of the back of my leg as I pull them up and then I'll run my hand along the back of my leg to check the straightness of the seam. As Lizzie said, after some practice it'll become second nature...
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    What do you do for Living?

    I'm an artist (I make vintage-styled painted wood signs) and a website designer.
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    Mammograms

    epr25, I'm about a 'B' size too and have had several mammograms in my lifetime. Its kind of amazing how they can squeeze my 'B's in that machine. As for the pain/discomfort, it all depends on the technician. I've had some mammos that were more uncomfortable than others. A good technician will...
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    Show us your hair do's....

    Lolita, You didn't fail at all! I think you came pretty darn close! And all from a picture. Amazing! You might get that Bette Davis look without having to pin it up if your hair was shorter, but I don't know if want to do that. Remember, everyone back then, pined away to look like the...
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    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    Comfy casual shoes? While these are not dressy shoes, I thought they would be good for casual wear. http://www.shoebuy.com/keds-school-days-leather/138937 I already own a pair of plain leather oxfords, but I stumbled upon these today and thought they looked vintage-y, and comfortable...
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    Cold Cream- Brands and advice!

    my daily routine I have combination skin and here's my routine and only do this at night. I put on a thin layer of Pond's cold cream. I leave that on a couple minutes while I brush my teeth. Then I remove the bulk of the cold cream with a make-up remover towelette. (I usually buy the...
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    Cold Cream- Brands and advice!

    Ditto! Miss 1929--I've been using the Pond's for over 6 months now and my complexion hasn't looked this good since I was in my teens and that's been quite a while. I used to have adult acne, but since I've been using the Pond's I rarely get a breakout. I have combination skin and the dry, flaky...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    LD, I've recently re-discovered the joy of "pinking". Since I don't have a serger, this is my best method of finishing seams unless I use seam tape. I've had very good luck with my Fiskars pinking shears so far. I have an old heavy set of pinking shears that my grandmother used, but they seem...

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