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How to wear hats without ruining your hair-do
If you have a classic '40s set, with curls starting lower down, then hats won't ruin your set at all. As a matter of fact, I usually end up wearing a hat on days my set came out a little "off"; they cover up those mistakes quite nicely ;). Keeping the top of hair smooth will also allow the hat... -
What are you wearing today??
CrazyDaisy, I love your red and white ensemble! The pants are adorable, and you look so casually glamourous :)- RodeoRose
- Post #15,749
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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A 1940s deadstock dress ???
Just by looking at the dress, I concur with the others that this is most likely a '70s-does-'40s frock. Nothing wrong with those; I love them for days when you just don't feel like wasting a wear out of your good vintage. However, re: length and zippers in '40s dresses, I have a late '30s or...- RodeoRose
- Post #10
- Forum: The Powder Room
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What are you wearing today??
Thedanu, you look so darling; I love the hat! And thank you kindly to Rue, Marla, Miss Golightly, and Thedanu for your sweet words! I'll try and be less of a stranger on this thread in the future :). (Marla, I am fully convinced I was meant to stay by the sea, but alas, other responsibilities...- RodeoRose
- Post #15,735
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Show Us Your Purchases!
Thedanu, what a sweet set! I can't believe no one else bid on it, if it's a genuine Edwardian ensemble. I'm just crazy about dresses from that era; the lace and the pretty blue color of your new acquisition are swoon worthy!- RodeoRose
- Post #12,383
- Forum: The Powder Room
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What are you wearing today??
Why thank you!! I wasn't fishing for compliments or anything, it's just that you lot are always so immaculately turned out, whereas I'm just a scruffy, eccentric little era-mixer lol.- RodeoRose
- Post #15,727
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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What are you wearing today??
I am usually far too intimidated by all you good looking folks to ever set foot in this thread; I hope you don't mind my making a brief cameo!! It's just that I talked about these early 1930s beach pyjamas in a Powder Room thread when I bought them a couple of months ago, and I wanted to show...- RodeoRose
- Post #15,724
- Forum: General Attire & Accoutrements
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Cleansing milk?
I can't sing enough praises of my Humphrey's Witch Hazel Cleansing Milk! I use it in the wintertime, when my skin tends to get a bit dry, and it really works wonders. Comes in a pretty antique-looking package, as well! Zombi, this milk of magnesia trick sounds very intriguing; thank you... -
Clothing Choices A 1941 Survey
As a current college gal myself, this is most interesting, and pertinent as I start back-to-school shopping. I'm actually surprised how much these girls had (10 pairs of shoes, 11 blouses, 13 day dresses!). I always thought my overstuffed closets were thoroughly unvintage, assuming actual...- RodeoRose
- Post #8
- Forum: The Home Front Woman
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Everyday Bags
I use my 1950s and 1960s purses everyday with no problem! I've had lots of luck finding large ones, too; I have tooled leather and tapestry purses that are quite roomy. Look for easily cleaned materials (basket, woven, lucite, vinyl, etc.) and/or dark colors if you're planning to use your...- RodeoRose
- Post #99
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Cute Vintage-y Shoes
C-Dot, what adorable shoes! I just love a chunky pin-uppy platform shoe, and the polka dots and ruffles are the sweetest. The white strap kind of ruins the composition in my eyes, though, so I'm glad you're getting rid of it lol.- RodeoRose
- Post #2,959
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage
Miss Golightly, those caps are to die for! No-one should fear the hat, it's such a wonderful way to brighten up a so-so outfit. Today, whilst buying my dog a harness at a certain infamous big-box store, I had a strange, sweet little dialogue with the checkout clerk. She complimented my dress (a...- RodeoRose
- Post #2,662
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Bar soaps
I just recently bought the Neutrogena facial cleansing bar on a whim, as my face was getting a bit spotty from all the humid weather. For a cheap ol' soap, it's a wonder... my skin is so clean and pretty, I can't believe it. It smells yummy too. Not bad for $3.00; I'm pleased as punch. -
Hair brushes
Though I like to use a paddle brush for brushing out pincurls, I swear by my bristle brushes for all other times! I currently have a Denman brush, which is quite nice. It really does make my hair all silky and voluminous. If you feel like making an investment, there's always a Mason Pearson; I... -
make-up for a recovering tomboy
Aww, all you gals who didn't get into makeup 'til later in life are making me feel like a right trollop lol! I started wearing embarrassingly large quantities of liquid cat-eye liner and red lipstick when I was 16. Anyway, Smumo, those YouTube makeup tutorials never fail to make me feel all... -
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Show us your hair do's....
Bettie bangs get such a bad rap for being "hard to pull off", but I think almost anyone can wear them. If you cut them super short they can be quite harsh, but trimmed to just above eyebrow length they're pretty universally flattering in my opinion. I think they'd look adorable on you! -
Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage
I had a really bizarre encounter a short while ago that I feel compelled to share! While shopping with my dear mother at our town's general store, this [rather tipsy] vague acquaintance of hers stopped to chat. Upon seeing me, she grabbed my arm and stared at me for a second, before exclaiming...- RodeoRose
- Post #2,570
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage
The other weekend I went to my hometown's big parade/market thing, and I had many people telling me how much they loved my vintage look. Two separate people each approached me to tell me I was perfectly suited to the 40s/50s look-- I was stunned that they had actually picked up on the right era...- RodeoRose
- Post #2,567
- Forum: The Powder Room
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1920s - fashion with fun, whimsy and chic
Mojito and K.McG, I'm in awe of all those pretty flapper frocks!!! Thank you for sharing! I have nothing half as grand, as I am most charmed by '20s daywear, but I thought I'd share my newest addition, a straw cloche with some adorable velvet millinery flowers: It was a whopping $8.00, on...- RodeoRose
- Post #452
- Forum: The Powder Room
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Vintage and Rollercoasters?
I don't know what your personal style is like, but if you have any 40s or 50s high-waisted shorts, capris, jeans, etc., that could be perfect. You could pair them with a cute blouse tied up at the waist for a very vintage-casual look, or, to blend in a bit, a cute t-shirt. I think separates...- RodeoRose
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- Forum: The Powder Room
