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  1. ShooShooBaby

    Vintage Knitting!

    emma, are you a new knitter? scarves are a good way to use new skills and get yourself up to speed! i recently did a very simple scarf in burgundy and light turquoise and i LOVE it! it has a very collegiate feel to it.
  2. ShooShooBaby

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    oooh, nice shoes daisy! i'm a big fan of anything with an ankle strap - they just seem infinitely more comfy to me.
  3. ShooShooBaby

    Vintage Knitting!

    i'm reviving this thread, rather than starting a new one... i'm currently working on a short-sleeve pullover from "vintage knits" by sarah dallas. it's been going pretty slow, but i have the back almost completely finished now! it's hard to stay motivated as i plod along on size 3's while...
  4. ShooShooBaby

    Christina Aguilera's video to Candyman! Wow.

    brooksie, my objections to the outfit isn't so much that it's skimpy, but that she looks like a daddy long-legs in it. IMO, she's much too thin for such an outfit! i think those look much better on girls with some curve to them :) i hope i didn't come off sounding like a puritan before!
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    Question: Tipping in Restaurants, for Services, ??

    usually we stick to the "tried-and-true" vegetarian places, which is easy where we live! it's more of a challenge when going out with family and the like. my partner's mother always insists on going somewhere horrible like chili's, where even the salsa may possibly contain chicken fat! it's good...
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    Question: Tipping in Restaurants, for Services, ??

    i try to tip well at restaurants and anywhere else i'm getting a service, especially by someone who makes a small amount of money. as a vegetarian with food allergies, i always feel like tipping well makes up for asking for my special needs. as a former barista, i always about tipping in...
  8. ShooShooBaby

    Nutrition and exercise!

    faythe, roller skating is such great exercise, and fun! maybe you could train to be in a roller derby league ;) ladyday, i don't blame you for not treadmilling during your visit from auntie. the thought makes me nauseous! maybe something gentle like walking or yoga or swimming (if you have...
  9. ShooShooBaby

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    goldleaf, i know in my vintage knitting patterns if the size is "36" then it's supposed to fit someone who has a 34-inch bust. i'm pretty sure that my vintage patterns are the same way. i know i've seen an article on either getcrafty.com or craftster that was all tips for vintage sewing, but...
  10. ShooShooBaby

    Ralph Lauren Spring 2007 Collection - 20s, 30s, and 40s!

    ooh, i really like the b&w dress... number 9 on the slideshow! but alas, my wallet does not allow for ralph lauren.
  11. ShooShooBaby

    ~Recreating Hair styles of the 1940s~

    good to know - thanks for this info! you should see the middle school one i have. some of the hairstyles are REALLY bad. but it's obvious that they were trying really hard!
  13. ShooShooBaby

    ~Recreating Hair styles of the 1940s~

    i originally posted this in the 21" long hair thread, but realized it would be better fit here! i've been toying with the idea of getting layers cut into my hair for curling. i have stick-straight hair that doesn't like to curl, and it seems like it would make things a lot easier. has anyone...
  14. ShooShooBaby

    Christina Aguilera's video to Candyman! Wow.

    i didn't want to like it... but i did, somewhat. my main complaints are... 1) her sailor pinup outfit was too skimpy to look period. although it might be that she's too thin to look "right" in a pinup outfit, and not the construction of the garment itself. 2) if anyone could ever make a...
  15. ShooShooBaby

    Show us your hair do's....

    thank you for all the nice words! you all look great too. emmababy, just keep trying, you'll get it! have you been curling and teasing your hair first? i have straight hair too, and it makes it a lot easier for me to get it up if i've done both of those things. beaucaillou, the first thing...
  16. ShooShooBaby

    What to do with this dress?

    nicoletta, before altering your dress, have you tried it with a minimizing bra? they're pretty ugly, but can actually make a HUGE difference in fit. i think if you shop around, you'd be able to find one in your size - i've def had them in 34D, they probably make them in 32D as well. i agree...
  17. ShooShooBaby

    Duds made from vintage linens?

    i think i've been mixed up with somebody else.... but i would love to see a lava lamp costume!
  19. ShooShooBaby

    Show us your hair do's....

    :offtopic: beaucaillou, are you the stunning gal in the pumps and beret i saw on the 12 bus monday? (i'm from portland too!) and, so i post something ON topic, i actually did my hair on sunday for a dance. i used rollers in the back, and pincurls on the sides. not my best effort, but was...
  20. ShooShooBaby

    All things Sewing Machines!

    daisy, congratulations on your machine! i suggest jumping in and learning as much as possible, as soon as possible. when i first got my machine, i never used my free lesson, and it took me forever to get over my fear of using it. not that this happens to everyone, but i know a few people...
  21. ShooShooBaby

    Nutrition and exercise!

    i can't believe how much of a difference keeping a food diary made for me! of course i haven't done it this week, and have been snacking up a storm. but when i was diligently doing it, if i didn't want to write it down and have to look at it again later, i wouldn't eat it! who wants to look back...
  22. ShooShooBaby

    Duds made from vintage linens?

    i have a couple chenille bedspreads i've thought of making a robe out of. they just sit in my dad's closet, but i don't use them, and they were my grandma's so i don't want to just sell them. i also have a few tablecloths in bad condition that i plan on removing the embroidery for reusing. i...
  23. ShooShooBaby

    Vintage-Inspired clothing lines

    i'm totally going to check that out next time i'm at the mall (i don't seek it out, but an occasional trip seems to be unavoidable sometimes)! i hope we're seeing a "swing" in fashion to more 40s-ish stuff being available. i actually have a high-waisted skirt from american apparel that has a...

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