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    Pattern swap starts here!!

    CherryBomb: Yay! I'd like a copy of the bikini when you have the time. (Just the top and the trunks, though). Clever idea, Elaina, here are some of mine: As far as I remember the waistband is missing from the skirt pattern. Size 16 Size 16 Waist 26 Size 16
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    Pattern swap starts here!!

    Wow, what great patterns you have! I'm particularly taken with CherryBomb's cute bikini pattern. I'd like to participate too, I just need to borrow a camera so I can post pictures of my patterns too ...
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    Does anyone find that vintage clothing is more comfortable then modern clothing?

    I've been looking for those too, after seeing the picture of Scarlett! But all I could find was these: Maybe the Imitation brand is a watered-down pret-a-porter version of Imitation of Christ ...? [huh] Oh and here's the lovely Scarlett Johannsen in high-waisted jeans:
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    Does anyone find that vintage clothing is more comfortable then modern clothing?

    Yes, I've been eyeing those too. The high-waisted pair of Acne jeans is called Tube. The come in unwashed blue denim and black. I guess my figure is neither boyish nor more than ordinarily curvy so I hope there's a chance that those jeans will look good on me. The brand Cheap Monday also...
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    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Hi Paul, well yes that was sort the idea. I do feel a bit ambivalent about secret campaigns like that, because I won't put pressure on anyone and people can wear whatever they want, but on the other hand I just think it's sad to see a girl with a lovely figure not appreciating her curves because...
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    Show us your vintage patterns!

    Pencil skirt sewing pattern suggestion I secretly plan on making a pencil skirt for my friend who has the most gorgeous full vintage figure (large waist-hip ratio) but isn't aware of it ...yet! I was wondering if anyone could recommend a good pattern that isn't too fussy (vintage or modern)...
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    How to wear peasant blouses 40's style?

    Thanks, that's just what I had in mind. I guess the trick is to wear the blouse tucked in and not hanging loose over a pair of jeans, like Kate Hudson in 'Almost Famous' ... :rolleyes: Oh and I had totally forgotten 'The Parent Trap', it was my favourite movie when I was a kid. Thanks for...
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    "Nude" Stockings for Pale Gals?

    The French brand Cervin makes stockings in a very light nude called 'Gazelle'. They make real FFs as well as a repro seam and heel version called Esprit Couture.
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    How to wear peasant blouses 40's style?

    I've got about five very beautiful hand embroidered Romanian peasant blouses from my mother who worked as a travel guide in the Eastern bloc in the 1970's, they look rather like these. I've never worn them because I'm just not into the 70's boho hippie look, but now it's occured to me that...
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    Liquid Eyeliner and other Makeup Conundrums

    Ah OK, now I see. Thanks! I checked and the brush I have is #266. It was a gift so I probably just got what the salesperson preferred. I'll get a #209 instead - or just buy a quality synthetic watercolour brush from an artists supply shop, much cheaper! ;)
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    Favourite Scents

    Ooh, I hope you like the Borsari one! (I actually ordered my bottle directly from Parma in Italy, it was the cheapest retail price in Europe.) Please give us a review of it, and also of the Caron one if you decide to get it too.
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    Hair Conditioners?

    Rosie, I tried the conditioner-as-a-shampoo thing and I must say it worked wonders! I usually only shampoo once or twice a week and even that dries out my hair. I have very fine, dry and frizzy hair, and I ended up with pretty waves! So merci beaucoup! Oh and I've read about the avocado and...
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    Liquid Eyeliner and other Makeup Conundrums

    I've just got a MAC Fluidline eye-liner and I'm trying to apply it with a stiff angled MAC-brush but I just can't figure it out! I'm usually wear cake eyeliner applied with a damp pointed brush without problems. Should I dampen the angled brush before dipping it into the Fluidline pot (reminds...
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    Favourite Scents

    Hi Jitterbugdoll! Violette di Parma is probably my favourite, it's a warm and leafy kind of violet scent and not too sweet. Devon Violets and Violettes de Toulouse are more of the candied violet variety, so perhaps those would be more to your liking? I particularly like Violettes de Toulouse, it...
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    Oh, the Stigma of an Astigmatism. . .

    I have a terrible eyesight too, -10 and -9.5 (dunno if this is measured differently in different countries though..?). My problem with glasses is that opticians tell me that I have to choose frames with a very small lens diameter, or else the lenses will be really thick bottle bottom ones. I'd...
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    Skin Moisturizers

    Olive oil can be rather heavy and takes long to sink in. I personally think the smell reminds me too much of food to use it in a salt scrub, so I substitute it with a lighter, easily absorbed oil like apricot kernel oil, grapeseed oil, sunflower oil or whatever's in the cupboard!
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    Stocking Recommendations?

    I ordered six pairs of stockings from Magnolia about six months ago, and when they arrived it turned out that some of them were 'opera lenght' (according to the label), while others were regular length. Others were extra long although they didn't have the opera lenght label ... so it does seem a...
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    Do you have a set beauty routine?

    You know those extremely detailed diagrams you often find in vintage beauty books, with arrows showing in which directions you should rub in your cold cream in order to smooth out wrinkles or something? Unfortunately I can find a picture on the internet. But I was wondering if any of actually...
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    Makeup help!

    Lily Lolo's mineral foundation is very very good. It's in the UK though, but they have cheap and fast shipping. Tons of shades, too.
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    A 'Thin' Holiday Season

    Yet another cheap homemade gift I just got another gift idea: These silk yoga eye masks filled with flax seeds and lavender buds would be super easy to make. Great for powernapping at the office.

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