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  1. Tourbillion

    How much stuff did these 40's guys own?

    I don't know about his sources but the average height for US WWI recruits was something like 5'7" and for WWII a bit above 5'8" (I believe women averaged 5'3"). So, a little bit shorter than the average today. Still the lack of closet space is dire in my 1920's home. One coat closet and a...
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    Age Intervention Eyelash Conditioner

    I was wondering the same thing as Viola myself. But then I noticed that some salons offer eyelash permanents. Maybe the lashes get frizzy after the perms and they need to be conditioned?
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I used to do minor services for sewing machines for a living (college job). I do these myself now, since they mostly consist of cleaning lint, oiling and adjusting the tension (maybe replace the belts). Since for older machines I do this every time I take them out, it would be silly to pay...
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    Flowers In My Hair: Style and Etiquette

    I have an orange lily flower hair clip that seems fine for Fall to me. I don't think that lilies are too tropical, just keep stuff like hibiscus for summer. If you still can't get over it, get some harvest-themed hair decorations.
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    Oriental/Irish hair

    Well I have difficult red hair, even if my ancestry is all UK/European. Is your hair really coarse or super-fine? I'd try a bit bigger sponge rollers, especially if you have longer hair (or just use bigger chunks of hair). You can try pin curls too, but don't make them too small. If I make...
  7. Tourbillion

    The Strangest Thing

    As a person who has been through a lot... I wouldn't automatically assume that she is really jealous or insecure. I do think however, that she disapproves of you for whatever reason. Probably unfounded, or just because you dress well and differently than others. Whatever her motivation is...
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    How Large IS the Vintage Culture?

    Thanks for posting this, I was trying so hard to remember the name of this club (DoV) a few weeks ago, it was driving me crazy. :eusa_clap So, just a bit off the subject, how was it? I am considering timing my next trip to New York with this event. Anyway, living in Southern...
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    Gentlemen's Clubs

    Diamondback is totally right here. Don't take offence Doran it wasn't a cut against you at all. I can't join either, I am female, so I am automatically excluded from gentlemen's clubs. Besides, I've heard that they have an 18 year waiting list, which could be a good thing since...
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    "Vintage" Illnesses aka "I'm Old Fashioned whines for a moment".

    One of my colleagues was out of the office with Dengue fever, which is spread by mosquitoes (similar to Malaria--another vintage disease). I understand that it is a horrible and painful disease. Don't get it. Tuberculosis is making a comeback in the U.S. largely due to immigration. I've...
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    Gentlemen's Clubs

    There are some famous gentlemen's clubs (and some ladies clubs too) in San Francisco. They are rather exclusive though. The most famous SF one, The Bohemian Club has presidents (including the Bushes and Clinton), heads of major companies and many famous male TV/Movie types as members. It...
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    1920s Travel Clothes Advice Request

    J.M. Your photos are from the 40's and 50's, by that time things had changed a lot, although three of them in the first photo are wearing jackets. Still, the Disney animators you showed are "creative" types and they got more leeway. Although, I have a book with photos of hundreds of...
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    1920s Travel Clothes Advice Request

    The jacket is okay, it reminds me of my great-grandfather here. His jacket is really long though, this seems odd to me, since I think of 20's jackets as being shorter. So flannel slacks?? The first tie is not too red, though it doesn't scream 20's to me (nice tie btw). The bowtie does...
  15. Tourbillion

    Girl next door makeup?

    Keep your makeup fairly light, the girl next door look doesn't need much. Try brown for the eyes, and rose or peach for cheeks. Rose (or raspberry) works for the lips too. Light reds are also appropriate. If you want to see photos in color try doing a google photo search for photoplay...
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    Ancestor hat pics

    I assume you want men's hats. Here's a few of mine: Teens 1921 1920's again "Wild West" barbecue Boater My Gr-Great Grandfather in the 30's? not sure of the year, he looks too young here.
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    1920s Travel Clothes Advice Request

    The shirt and collar are absolutely perfect (tie or bow-tie?). The corderoy vest is probably ok, but the thought of travelling in Ireland without a raincoat or topcoat is absolutely unthinkable in my opinion. A suit or a sportcoat and slacks would be the most appropriate. Also, are you...
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    Acres of Books

    You could spend quite a while in there. I haven't been for a few years, but they are not kidding about the acre part, the place is huge. The only downside, dust! Next time I go, I am bringing hand wipes.
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    Mascara...Remover for Waterproof stuff

    Hm, I've always liked soap and water myself. I have one of the Lancome cleansers that some of the other ladies mentioned, but I never use it. I don't like the oil based stuff because it makes my eyelids swell. I don't like the way most oils feel on my face either, especially in the summer...
  21. Tourbillion

    All things Sewing Machines!

    Ohairas, Just take the new machine out of the box. You don't have to use the scary stitches right away. What kind of machine is it? Even if it is a fancy computerized one, they still do the straight stitch. Just read the instructions enough that you can wind a bobbin and thread it...
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    I LOVE my DivaCup! Not for guys...

    I'm 39, I've used both instead and the diva cup. Since I have the same fibroid problems as crwritt, the diva cup is currently working better for me. It normally doesn't leak, but you have to apply it properly. Removing it hasn't been a problem at all, it is getting it in properly. I...
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    Airbrush Makeup

    I don't have an airbrush myself, but I know makeup artists that use them. It does look really nice, but it makes a mess, my friends had to make a rule that makeup artists using airbrush makeup in their loft have to put paper down first--even if they weren't doing body makeup. Anyway...

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