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For the Reenactor-at-Heart – 1940s Costume Examples
I found this wonderful image on Pinterest. I'm posting it extra large so you can see the detail. It's just ideal for a perfect encapsulation of three of the distinct 1940s styles that were worn then… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Vintage Novel
This vintage novel, The Mettle of the Pasture by James Lane Allen, is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only – slashed from $6. Continue reading
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November Tutorial – Changing Vintage Earrings to Shoe Clips
Sometimes you can find great vintage earrings that you don't want to wear as earrings. These clip-on rhinestones were too large for me, but they were the perfect size for glitzy shoe clips. Of course shoe clips can be clipped… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Lace Handkerchief Vest
This lovely purple, sparkly crocheted handkerchief style vest is half price in my Etsy shop for one week only. Women's size XS – slashed from $35. Continue reading
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Modern Shoes Suitable for 1940s Costumes
There are many articles about vintage shoe purchasing, finding the right size, caring for your finds, having them repaired, etc, and I have seen some blog posts showing “retro” style modern shoes, but rarely modern made shoes that are… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Teal Boho Crochet Earrings
These cute crocheted earrings in a vibrant teal cotton, feature a distressed pewter decorative oval button, and are half price for one week only in my Etsy shop – slashed from $7. Continue reading
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How to Make a Simple Retro Head Scarf
I quickly grew tired of wearing an elastic-edge satin sleeping cap when I have my hair in rollers overnight, so I came up with this idea – ever so much more becoming and comfortable! I started with a vintage rectangular… Continue reading
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October Tutorial – Converting Vintage Clip-on Earrings
This month I'm going to show you how to convert clip-on earrings to pierced. This process is quite easy and perfect for those of us who don't wear clip-ons but love vintage earrings which are almost always clip-on. There are… Continue reading
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Item of the Week – Crocheted Collar
This multi-colored thread collar or mini capelet is Item of the Week in my Etsy Shop at half price for one week only – slashed from $9. Continue reading
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Why I Like Thrift Stores…the Brown Bow Hat
…lots of reasons! But a lovely vintage hat in mint condition for a low price is definitely one of them. 🙂 Continue reading
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