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  1. Drappa

    How many products do you use?

    Face wash / cream cleanser Moisturiser with SPF Mascara Eyeliner Eyebrow powder Very rarely foundation Face powder occasionally Lipstick when I go out Eye make up remover Heavy moisturiser for lips Handcream
  2. Drappa

    New Bartender -- Sheeplady

    Good news all around!
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    Men in the PR -- Poll (WOMEN ONLY)

    I obviously didn't get that far into reading it, but I don't understand at all why the menfolk of the lounge would even care all that much? There are so many threads on here that are open to all, and if they decided to have a men-only area to discuss things country-club style, I really couldn't...
  4. Drappa

    Men in the PR -- Poll (WOMEN ONLY)

    Me neither. I started reading a few days ago and on page 4 it told me that I had no privileges to read the thread and then it had disappeared!
  5. Drappa

    Men in the PR -- Poll (WOMEN ONLY)

    I agree with everything Amy Jeanne said, and feel the same. I just to check in nearly every day, but found some of the "traditional" comments by male posters really offensive to my women's lib thinking, so came back less and less. Whenever I do come back, I still like reading the Powder Room...
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    Men in the PR -- Poll (WOMEN ONLY)

    Yes.
  8. Drappa

    Sewing Lessons & FAQ

    Most of my dresses or skirts from this period have pinked seams, which is sadly not that durable. I would probably do French seams or Hong Kong finished seams.
  9. Drappa

    Henna hair dying

    If you want to go darker, don't mix up the henna with water. You can either use black tea instead of water, or boil onion skins for a while, then put it all through a sieve and use the remaining water for your mix. I used to dye my hair with henna for many years, and this was a trick passed down...
  10. Drappa

    Native language/dialect...disappearing

    Fascinating thread! But then I'm a language teacher. My grandparents spoke a local German dialect (Plattdeutsch) and I picked it up as a child living in the same house with them. Sadly it's dying out with the older generation, though I hear that some schools are introducing it again and there...
  11. Drappa

    Vintage Car Thread - Discussion and Parts Requests

    http://www.messynessychic.com/2013/07/02/1940s-chevy-dealer-re-opens-to-auction-off-500-time-capsule-cars/ A friend of mine just sent me this - thought it might be of interest.
  13. Drappa

    Hat-pin self defence?!

    Well, last year I was searching charity shops in the UK for hat pins and was told by several volunteers that they were not allowed to sell them because they were too dangerous. This explains it all!
  14. Drappa

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    I have that same dress in white and have worn it a lot, so got the black floral in the sale! They are so flattering.
  15. Drappa

    What goodies are on sale!?

    Thanks for the tip, I finally got one I've had my eye on for a year!
  16. Drappa

    Show us what you've made!

    Really lovely dress!!!
  17. Drappa

    Gertie's new book for better sewing

    I have and I love it! I haven't had time to make anything from it yet, but hopefully over Easter. It's definitely worth the money.
  19. Drappa

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    Thank you! I like the fit much better than modern wrap dresses, as Swirls are much more forgiving. I assume you mean modern wrap dresses made out of jersey? Those show up lots of lumps and bumps, which vintage cotton wraps don't. However, I do wear slips with mine or even half slips, because I...
  20. Drappa

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    Good to know, I'll keep on eye out for Modcloth from now on!
  21. Drappa

    short London travel - any tips?

    I am not sure there is much affordable vintage in London, as it is very trendy here right now and picked over. Most vintage shops carry mostly 80s and not that much 40s or 50s, but others can probably be of much more help. For fabric shopping I'd suggest Goldhawk Road. Also check out this...
  22. Drappa

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    I love the navy skirt! How long is it? I always thought Modcloth dresses and skirts were a bit short, but that one looks okay length-wise. I won this Swirl, which looks almost deadstock. Can't wait for it to arrive! And the weather to warm up obviously... I also got this L'Aiglon dress
  23. Drappa

    Show Us Your Purchases!

    It is by Lena Hoschek (Austrian designer) and I haven't received it yet, but have other items by her and the length is always just below the knee on me (I'm 5'6"). The material is cotton and her items are very well made, though also really expensive. I have only ever bought things by her heavily...

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