I got some of those cute M&S gingham knickers yesterday - they are properly high-waisted - hurrah! And Aurora, you should be ok with the 8 - I bought a 10 and I have a 24 inch waist and they are a perfect fit.
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I know - I'd never seen anything like it, let alone in blue bakelite! I think it was about 18 inches high but I've deleted it now so I can't check. It was small anyway.
Looking really gorgeous and chic! I have a long face too so can't do anything too high on my head. The link didn't take me directly to those photos but I really enjoyed browsing your flickr for a while :)
This dresser-top bakelite manicure stand went for £38.75, which was probably a snip but more than I could afford nonetheless. I also have no idea where I would have put it!
This cute french 50's brooch of the Eiffel Tower with it's own little early plastic box went for £22
I've just been checking on Ebay and Dylon appears to be the only make you can buy in this country. I wonder if it's the same stuff under a different name.
I have too many wave clips and I'm useless with them so thought I might as well offer them to you lovely types!
I'll post them free in the UK but anywhere else I'll have to ask for shipping costs I'm afraid. Drop me a line if you have any questions. I have lots more than are pictured here but...
I've got some cute white cotton capri pants that I want to dye navy blue.
Can anyone recommend a home-dye that guarantees good even colour coverage, preferably a machine dye.
Thanks ladies :)
WKD sell them for a fiver. I got the black ones and they do the job, but they are quite itchy on the nips ;) not the softest fabric. I may line mine with something.
I look forward to the tutorials!
Lolita: could you use a fine hairnet instead of a stocking?
Oh and I think my problem with the pinning is my giant forehead!! My hairline is a long way back and my bangs aren't that long yet.
Black trousers - high waisted and straight legged, made of a crepey fabric. Not vintage but a great classic cut - just a little too short and too tight around the waist for me. Perfect for one of our more petite ladies! Brand new condition. Label is in chinese (I think - could be another asian...
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