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  1. Kitty_Sheridan

    Ideal bodies for the eras

    I knew what you meant Hattie! ;)
  2. Kitty_Sheridan

    Ideal bodies for the eras

    I don't think there is an ideal. I get a little annoyed as a hefty girl being asked 'ooh where do you get all your 30s and 40s clothes, they were all so skinny then' Not true. Then, as now we are drip fed a boloney view of modern womens figures. Will women in 2060 look back and say 'oh they...
  3. Kitty_Sheridan

    How to pronounce "Django" Reinhardt's moniker?

    Think 'fridge' the DGE sound at the end. K
  4. Kitty_Sheridan

    How do I disguise removed stitches on a pea coat?

    Get a nice linen glass cloth and starting on the reverse, try steam pressing through the cloth.. Always works for me. K
  5. Kitty_Sheridan

    knitted hunting socks/hose/stockings

    http://www.vintageshirt.co.uk/ Accessories section, £7.50 a pair. Hope they are what you're looking for. I can reccomend the company, v good customer service. Kate
  7. Kitty_Sheridan

    Wilfred Owen/ Jereny Paxman jacket

    Strange, the one in the window is remarkably similar to the Timberland one. I shall resolve this and pop in this morning. (Any excuse...)
  8. Kitty_Sheridan

    Some Art Deco china

    Yum to all of the above.... I have several part tea sets and dinner services-I have been told 'no more' hm..what he doesn't see....:) Love the Shelley, very smart. I have some nice cheap Paragon sets, and I love Meakin!!!! I go for stuff I can use and apart from the Woods Ware in...
  9. Kitty_Sheridan

    Wilfred Owen/ Jereny Paxman jacket

    I think it is one of the new Barbour range. I've been coveting it every day as I walk past the shop! K
  10. Kitty_Sheridan

    Wilfred Owen/ Jereny Paxman jacket

    Try Barbours new range, there's a shop where I live in yorkshire and I'm sure that's the one. regards Kate
  11. Kitty_Sheridan

    do you have a vintage partner? Show us your mate

    My other half is only a recent-ish convert! But has really got into it. Well, over the course of 5 years. We don't live together, but my house is all vintage and he loves it. His main thing is RAF/British Army ww2 reenactment (as is mine) And us both in 'normal' mode at my sisters...
  13. Kitty_Sheridan

    How to get rid of silverfish?

    I must be weird, I think they are sort of sweet.... Sad moo. Klol
  14. Kitty_Sheridan

    If you could spend one day/night in the Roaring 20's/Golden Era what would you do?

    In the 20's? I'd rouge my knees and roll my stockings down...and all that jazz! :p In the 30s/40s...Well, I'd go looking for Jimmy Stewart and take him dancing..... (after an afternoon of lessons from Fred Astaire!)
  15. Kitty_Sheridan

    Show us your hair do's....

    Inky, loving that do! Happy anniversary...;)
  16. Kitty_Sheridan

    Inspiration needed for New Years!

    Ok, I thought I'd start early... I've been invited (with my partner) to a 1940s dance at New Years the theme is 'GI's and their brides' Well, he's ok-he has class A's but I don't know what to wear....any ideas???? K
  17. Kitty_Sheridan

    Vintage gymnastics and dancewear

    The outfit you pictured is from the 'Womens league of health and beauty' I have the silver badge to go with it. A friend of mine here in the UK is selling an identical outfit with all the paperwork etc... I did have some 40s showgirls outfits, I sold them about 8 yrs ago and wish I hadn't...
  19. Kitty_Sheridan

    Show us what you've made!

    I'm currently on a crochet run! Using up all the odds of wool (yarn) to make 'Make do and mend' crochet hot water bottle covers for my friends for Christmas (we have a rule, it either has to be vintage or home made and not spend more than about £10. I'm also crocheting the boys RAF or Khaki...
  20. Kitty_Sheridan

    Madonna's Art Deco Apartment

    I love the comment posted 'very nice, but I don't see one comfy couch I could eat chips on!' How true.....lol
  21. Kitty_Sheridan

    Re-enactors at Amberley 2008

    Fantastic photos. Our group does aircrew, usually just bog standard lanc crew and also fighter command (Sgt pilots!) They can and do do Brit Airborne, but because we have links to a veterans group.
  22. Kitty_Sheridan

    Girdles, Corsets, and Underpinnings

    Naturana tend to sell those corselettes for about £13.99 nr me in an 'old lady shop' (my sons words not mine!!) Buy a generous cup size- they are shy on sizes. K
  23. Kitty_Sheridan

    Nothing but Seamed Stockings

    Can I make some reccomendations for UK girls, particularly plus sized gals like myself? Gypsy make a nice seamed stocking for everyday wear, the length is great and the finish isn't shiny. They fit me well, I'm 5ft 8" and a UK size 18. However, my friend is a UK size 8 and the same height...

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