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  1. W-D Forties

    "Doctor Who," He's Back and it's About Time!

    That Max Headroom thing looks drug-fuelled. BTW, did anyone else see on the BBC news yesterday that people who have seen advanced screenings of the new Dr Who series have been posting all the future plotlines on the internet? I haven't looked for them personally as I would prefer not to know!
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    Modern Products with Vintage Style Packaging

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    Tv shows - Poirot , Campion , Foyles War

    I had also heard that they might not be able to film the entire range of Poirot. Unfortunately, I think it costs a bomb to produce and times are tight!
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    Have you ever had a stranger photograph you...when you were dressed vintage?

    It's happened a few times, mainly when I have been at 'vintage' events rather than just in the street (although that used to happen years and years ago when I looked more 'alternative'!). It's a bit unnerving when the snaps turn up later on flickr and there you are gurning away, oblivious...
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    Napkin Holders..

    I bought my husband one of the gentlemens napkin clips in silver for Christmas after a long search for a nice one. It hooks over the top of the neck of your shirt and grips the napkin in place (in this case, with clasps shaped like clam shells). They are extremely useful and ther first time I...
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    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    Oh, that's rather sad! And it says a lot about society these days that looking like you care about what you wear (without huge labels everywhere) means that you have 'money to spare'. Time was, everyone did that, regardless of income.
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    I'm new here

    Welcome to the community Miss Retro Chic!
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    Marlowe nominated for "Chap of the Year"

    Oh, I don't know, I think my mole + whisker combi is rather fetching.........
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    Marlowe nominated for "Chap of the Year"

    My hubby, who is the proud owner of a rather splendid moustache often finds that people assume its a stick on one. As if he would wear such a thing in the street. Bizarre. Fancy dress in Britain has become something of an obsession, especially on nights out. Every night is Halloween in...
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    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    I went into work today in victory rolls for the first time. I felt a bit strange as I work in a secondary school. The girls all loved my hair, but the Year 11 boys (aged 15-16) all did a double-take, then one said, 'Miss, you look like something from Grease!' and another, 'You look like Princess...
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    The Vintage Fur Thread

    Thanks for the advice on cleaning the collar. I think I will try the talc first (only because I have that in!) and then the corn meal if I have no luck. BTW a lot of my furs have heads, tails and paws! Although I only wear them to events, I have to say the little beady eyes (and lil' paws)...
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    What Was The Last Movie You Watched?

    'The Lost Skeleton of Cadavra', totally marvelous Ed Wood-tastic fun. Highly recommended!
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    The Vintage Fur Thread

    Does anyone know if it's possible to clean, or at least freshen up fur at home? I have just bought a dress and matching coat in purple (faux ? not sure)shantung silk, and the coat has a mink collar that looks a little grubby. I wondered if i sprinkled talc or something similar into the nap and...
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    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    I will, if I can ever find the time to scan and upload! We had a very rocky relationship, me and my mum and she died about 15 years ago, so to see her as a young woman will be strange, especially if I really do resemble her. Because there was such a large age gap I felt I just never related...
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    Comments You Get When You Dress Vintage

    This weekend I have been with a group of re-enactors at 'Liverpool Blitz 70', which as the name implies is a commemoration of the 70th annaversary of the Blitz on Liverpool that killed thousands. Having spent a wonderful day talking non-stop to veterans and people who were directly affected...
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    The Vintage Fur Thread

    I took my fox fur into work yesterday to masquerade as a cat in a photo of a project one of the boys had made (long story). I have to say that it universally freaked them all out. They were baffled by the whole concept. It didn't look much like a cat in the photos either!
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    Dressing Vintage so as not to Garner Attention

    Hey, the girls in Liverpool can often be seen in rollers whilst shopping! It's not that they are in any way 'vintage', it's just a very 'WAG' thing to do these days.
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    Elizabeth Taylor Passes Away at 79.

    Terribly sad, but blimey - what a life she had! It is said that it is better to regret something you have done than something you haven't. Liz can't have had many regrets.
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    Ladies, What kind of vintage car would you love to cruise in?

    We have an 1938 Austin Big Seven that I would love to cruise in - if it wern't currently in the garage in bits!
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    Girl Crushes!

    I have loved Sophia Loren since I was tiny, she is the most beautiful woman in the world. If I wasn't tiny, blonde and from German stock I would love to look like her! Also Lauren Bacall - the sassiest woman in the world.

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