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  1. W-D Forties

    Vintage Pattern WANTED list

    Pattern for high waisted trousers? I'm currently doing a short basic garment construction course and want to make myself a pair of high waisted wide legged trousers, side buttoning. I have murder with trousers as I am 'petite' (read, short!). Can any Loungers in the UK reccommend a...
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    Being Human

    I just saw a little of the US version on youtube and I don't think it bears comparison at all. The characters are simply not distinctive enough. The thing about George is that he's the kind of guy that when you get to know him, he's just lovely but he's no oil painting if you saw him in the...
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    Is there something you really want to wear but are chicken?

    Mine have eyes, ears and lil' paws though! I also have a pair of gloves that I bought on ebay. They are the weirdest things - I call them my werewolf gloves. I don't think I will be wearing those anytime soon, I look like I should be in a freakshow when I put them on!
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    Being Human

    I love George too. Everytime he gets upset I fill up!
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    BOARDWALK EMPIRE (HBO) - Everything you wanted to bootleg about the Show!

    This has just started on Sky in the UK, so I haven't read all the previous posts because of spoilers, but it does look very interesting (and expensive!) Steve Buscemi is as excellent as ever, as is Steven Graham as Capone, although I am biased there as he is a fellow Liverpudllian and has the...
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    Is there something you really want to wear but are chicken?

    I have a selection of fur collars that I would love to wear, including a beautiful fox fur. I do wear them to 40's events, but I would dearly love to wear them day to day or going out. I'm just very wary of other people's reactions. I don't personally have a problem with these furs as they...
  8. W-D Forties

    Being Human

    Mitchell can moan as much as he likes as far as I'm concerned LD!
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    Vintage Things That Have Disappeared In Your Lifetime?

    Talking of going to the 'pictures', I miss those awful ads for local shops and businesses that used to pop up before the Pearl and Dean ones. They had a charming cheap and cheerful homemade look and usually a dodgy voiceover too.
  10. W-D Forties

    Pros and cons of 'Bettie bangs'?

    I tried them once and looked like Anne Widdecombe in her pre Strictly clip-on Lego hair days!
  11. W-D Forties

    Precious...

    I am a pretty mixed (old) bag. Although my era is pretty much WW2, I do have bits and bobs from most eras and my day to day wardrobe is a bit of modern, a bit of repro or homemade, some original.... whatever makes me happy. I think the only way you can really get it 'wrong' is if you don't look...
  13. W-D Forties

    What are you wearing today??

    You look very handsome, and that's a lovely 'tache Nick. Isn't it funny when you see the person behind the avatar and they arn't what you imagine? I thought you were retired Nick!
  14. W-D Forties

    What's on Top - Bras, panties, garter belts, slips, & stockings

    I have the tulle stockings and they're fab, although I don't wear them as much as my 30denier 'red fox' stockings from them. I find all of their stockings to be a great fit and although they will get a bit looser and slightly wrinkle around the ankles with wear, I think this is part of the charm...
  15. W-D Forties

    The Kings Speech - a Critique

    I have finally seen this, and what a great film. Just a lovely, lovely, well made, well acted, moving film. Colin Firth was excellent, as was the rest of the cast, and can I say that Helena Bonham Carter was perfect as Elizabeth. It will be interesting to see what happens come Oscar time...
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    Being Human

    I had no idea that there was a US version. I'd love to have a peek to compare, although I think the original would be hard to beat. The casting is excellent, the actor who plays George particularly, no-one emotes like George. The special effects are pretty amazing for a small screen show (esp...
  17. W-D Forties

    Elderly Reactions To Vintage

    I was out with friends last night, and in a busy pub we got seats next to an elderley gentleman. As we were leaving he stopped me as I passed and said 'you look very lovely'. I thanked him for his kind words and we left. My friend said that she overheard him saying to the lady he was with that I...
  19. W-D Forties

    Crimpers / Wavers?

    Thanks jetgirl. As I have a bob I just wondered if I will end up with a triangular hair do or a sad floppy mess!
  20. W-D Forties

    The Pinup Thread

    Lovely picture - and those shoes are to die for!
  21. W-D Forties

    Crimpers / Wavers?

    Do you mean a regular curling iron? I must admit that I'm a bit nervous of direct heat on my hair as it is highlighted and quite fragile.
  22. W-D Forties

    Crimpers / Wavers?

    I just found one on the internet, it's called a 3 barrel waver. Any thoughts?
  23. W-D Forties

    Crimpers / Wavers?

    I have fine shortish hair that's in a bob, around the mid neck length. I usually pin it up, or do victory rolls at the front and use clip on extensions at the back for length if I'm going out, but what I would really like to try is a 30's finger wave. Now, I know me, and I know that I'm never...

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