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Lorena B

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Darhling, that Boots Rose skin tonic is THE BEST thing I have tried in a long time.

Is definitely a great buy and I recommend it to anyone.
 

Miss Golightly

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Dublin, Ireland
Darhling said:
Miss Golightly, that dress and bag are to die for!!

A few things from Boots vintage skincare line.. I wish we had boots over here :)

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Thanks Darhling!

Gosh - you certainly stocked up in Boots - their sales must have gone through the roof when you got there!

Exquisite Bones and Antje - thank you so much - Etsy is just such a great place to shop - and you got some delightful earrings there EB, I might add!
 

goldwyn girl

One Too Many
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Audrey Horne said:
It's been in Target here for a couple of months. The only things that have kept me from buying them are the lavender and rose scents. I'm not usually fond of those scents. Can anyone tell me how strong they are? They're all closed up at the stores.

Oh. I looked in a Target here in Vegas two weeks ago and didn't see it. I'll check a different store, Thanks :)

daniaingeal, That suit is fabulous

Lauren, love the shoes
 

Blondie

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Nashville
goldwyn girl said:
Oh. I looked in a Target here in Vegas two weeks ago and didn't see it. I'll check a different store, Thanks :)
Hey Goldwyn Girl,
if you can't find it there just let me know & i will get it for you, i have seen it at all the Targets here !!!!
 

Fleur De Guerre

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I just won my first ever vintage evening-type dress. Cocktail dress? Either way, all my original vintage dresses are cotton sun dresses, and my smarter ones are all repros. I always resisted because I'm not up for dry cleaning, either the bills or the potential risk. But I am going to get myself some dress shields and wear this lovely! It actually has a long enough bodice for me, which is so unusual. And it seems to be absolutely pristine! I love the peplum, something I have always coveted on a dress.

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Miss_Bella_Hell

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Los Angeles, CA
Fleur De Guerre said:
I just won my first ever vintage evening-type dress. Cocktail dress? Either way, all my original vintage dresses are cotton sun dresses, and my smarter ones are all repros. I always resisted because I'm not up for dry cleaning, either the bills or the potential risk. But I am going to get myself some dress shields and wear this lovely! It actually has a long enough bodice for me, which is so unusual. And it seems to be absolutely pristine! I love the peplum, something I have always coveted on a dress.

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Fleur, that will look amazing on you!!

I just bought this for my new bathroom:
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Not sure what to put in it since I already have something similar for my cotton balls and q-tips, but maybe my guest size soaps. Any suggestions?
 

Lauren

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Fleur, that is fabulous! Just a note of precaution from one who made the mistake personally... don't get things with sequins dry cleaned. They melt! I ruined a great jacket that way :(
 

BeBopBaby

One Too Many
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The Rust Belt
Lauren said:
Fleur, that is fabulous! Just a note of precaution from one who made the mistake personally... don't get things with sequins dry cleaned. They melt! I ruined a great jacket that way :(

Some old buttons will melt as well. I had a 1940s blouse with clear plastic buttons dry-cleaned and the buttons melted.
 

Miss Sis

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Hampshire, England Via the Antipodes.
Lauren said:
Fleur, that is fabulous! Just a note of precaution from one who made the mistake personally... don't get things with sequins dry cleaned. They melt! I ruined a great jacket that way :(

And you can't wash anything with old sequins either - they used to make them out of geletine!

I know as I accidently dropped a 30s sequined cape that was my Nana's outside when it was raining - Goodbye sequined cape, hello gloopy mess. I was only about 9 and it upset me hugely.

So how does one clean something like that then? Anyone?
 

Lorena B

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London, UK
Miss_Bella_Hell said:
Fleur, that will look amazing on you!!

I just bought this for my new bathroom:
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Not sure what to put in it since I already have something similar for my cotton balls and q-tips, but maybe my guest size soaps. Any suggestions?

Bath salts or bath oil balls :)
 

Fleur De Guerre

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Miss Sis said:
And you can't wash anything with old sequins either - they used to make them out of geletine!

I know as I accidently dropped a 30s sequined cape that was my Nana's outside when it was raining - Goodbye sequined cape, hello gloopy mess. I was only about 9 and it upset me hugely.

So how does one clean something like that then? Anyone?

Yes I'm also curious to know now ... I am definitely getting dress shields to protect it and then would have to spot clean the non sequinned areas if and when it needs it. Maybe that's why it appears to be in such good shape... the owner was too scared to wear it!
 

BeBopBaby

One Too Many
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1,176
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The Rust Belt
Fleur De Guerre said:
Yes I'm also curious to know now ... I am definitely getting dress shields to protect it and then would have to spot clean the non sequinned areas if and when it needs it.

I think this is the best route. Also, if the dress is rayon crepe (which it looks like it may be) be careful how wet you get the fabric when you spot clean it. Water will make rayon crepe shrink up. If you're wearing a rayon crepe dress and you get caught in a rainstorm, the dress will shrink up while you're still wearing it. But in those cases, the dresses usually can be stretched back into shape with a careful steaming.
 

texasgirl

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Dallas, TX
I'm excited about this new 30s dress. So hard to find in good condition in my size, that's not a fortune! Anyway, looks like it has some great detailing.

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I'm thinking about these shoes to go with it. Do ya'll think they'd go? Has anyone ordered from Aldo or worn their shoes? The only pair of brown I have are vintage and pretty brittle, only good for pictures not running around.
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