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    Non-niffy hairspray?

    Please forgive me if this has been asked before, but do any of you ladies know of an odourless, or low-low odour hairspray? I would like to use the stuff from time to time, but when I do, I feel, especially when leaving some hairdressers, that I'm emitting an olfactory cloud, that I'm...
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    Do hats get women?

    :eusa_clap I can't speak for any other ladies, of course, but for me, it's what's under the hat that's the draw (and no, I'm not talking about the hairstyle!). Although, that, said, a nice hat will definitely catch my eye! ;) Apologies for horning in on the blokes' corner, but I was...
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I've done a few Google searches and it doesn't seem all that common a fabric over here. I wouldn't exclude getting some shipped over, however, and I hand wash and line dry quite a bit so no problem there. Is it a breathable fabric? Cheers, Kamikat!
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    vintage rayon Is there anything manufactured today that is in any way comparable to vintage rayon? Not the crepe kind, but the washable kind?
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    Show us your Swirl dresses!

    The rising price of Swirls??? I just saw a Swirl go a couple of days ago on Ebay for $147.50, with 14 bids!!! It was apparently a 40's model, and a quite sweet and unusual geometric type print, but still, jaw-dropping or what?
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    Barber Shops

    Sorry for horning in on the Gents' area, but does anyone knows of any place in London (UK) which offers this service? I'd love to offer my bloke the experience of a proper shave (when he does it himself he ends up leaving little islands of stubble all over the place!) for once.
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    Annoying phenomenon

    So that's a real word after all! I thought it was just a Chinese-English made-up word, as it always turns up in those 98 cent from China listings which flood the vintage listings. Thanks for the edification, ladies!
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    You Big Softy! - Your Favourite Soft Drinks

    This is my Desert Island Syrup!!! Try it in orange juice, with a splash of lime...divine! Have you tried Hale's other varieties?
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    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    These remind me of some of the practice/teaching shoes for Ballroom that I've seen (unfortunately non-vegan); Freed comes to mind. I like.
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    Annoying phenomenon

    Isn't that the truth! When searching for vintage on Ebay I have so many "to-be-excluded from the search" terms (including "70's", "80's", "90's") on the advanced search it's turning into a novel! Oh, and anything from China and Singapore...I have yet to figure out what "junoesque" means...
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    Ok my husband made fun of my make up....

    I remember her from an early 80's horror flick called "Fade to Black"...anyone see that one?
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    Ok my husband made fun of my make up....

    When I read your first post, I really was prepared for the worst! But to me, your "mishap" makes you look amazing! You have such lovely skin, and that red lipstick and the eye makeup you chose really make your features "pop" nicely! To my eyes, the "normal" lipstick makes them kind of...
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    How much do you pay for dry cleaning?

    Oh believe me, it was all I could do to prevent my jaw from dropping to the floor when I got the bill; it definitely was not in my budget, either! A special occasion item, to be sure!
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    The best afternoon tea in London?

    A thumbs up for Claridges - rose macarons, mmm, and deco decor - but again, I think booking may be required.
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    How much do you pay for dry cleaning?

    I take my vintage - and only the stuff that really really needs it - to a dry cleaners called Jeeves (really!). It is ridiculously expensive but they specialise in vintage/wedding/designer, and really and truly my normally reliable local won't touch some of the stuff I present to them. One of...
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    Dita Von Teese

    I'd kill for that last outfit! And the flawlessness of her skin - like a china doll...
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    Wearing vintage pieces without looking too dated?

    Kinda makes me think of a cross between Maniac Cop and Mickey Rourke...(nb, no putting down of either implied.)
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    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    I'm about to embark upon a jumper dress from a '40's pattern, and I was wondering if anyone can help me out with this one..."Underface upper edges and front strap with a bias facing of material 1 1/2 inches wide or use ribbon seam binding." What the heck is an underface? Needless to say, being...
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    What do you do for Living?

    lol No such shenanigans, I only teach Yoga & Pilates. Formerly a furniture restorer and professional Uni student (those were the days, my friend...).
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    When vintage becomes ' fashion' ..

    I'm sure many a bloke would give a tenner to see them riding with those skirts on!

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