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  1. sewingmachinegirl

    Amazing fashion and jewelry exhibitions in Paris!

    Karin- I am just Green with envy!! that last exhibition would be right up my alley.
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    Our New Exhibition Opened today!

    Jonathon, Congratulations- the exhibition looks amazing- oh I wish i could see it for real! I love the name too ;)
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    Getting rid of odor from rayon dress with fur detail

    Yes as Kristine suggested- Vodka can work if you can get the item wet - I often use Vodka spray on theatre costumes diluted with water, its is very effective for removing body odours ;) You dont need much, just experiment a little, often 1/4 vodka to 3/4 water in a spray bottle is all you...
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    Help! what is it?

    Hi Miss Dee, like Nicole said, it is great to see another Australian on the forums! I love the coat- and yes it would have been worn with hotpants , I used to have a few items in a similar style in stock, they were very popular in Australia in the early 70's. Maybe you can find or make a pair of...
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    Fresh Vintage: Jan 10 to 16 2012

    Terri that Jacket is devine!!
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    Happy Birthday Tube!

    Mind the Gap Sarah Jane!! and Happy 150th Birthday Tube ;)
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    Get The Look: Elvis & Co. ~ VFG Fashion Parade for week of January 7th

    Here are my offerings! 1960s Men’s Rockabilly Jeans, Never Worn size 38 Waist With Original Tag and Turn Ups. Available on ETSY https://www.etsy.com/listing/119908783/vintage-1960s-mens-denim-jeans 1960s Men’s Tie Musical Notes theme- Available on eBay...
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    Fabric and style question

    Bubble skirt is what I remember them being called- its very cute and definitely 80s Victoria!
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    Fresh Vintage: Jan 3 to 9, 2013

    1940s Little feather Trim Hat on etsy http://www.etsy.com/listing/119107080/vintage-1940s-brown-felt-daywear-hat 1950s Felt Hat- available on etsy worn with Black brocade Dress available on eBaY http://www.etsy.com/listing/119114654/vintage-1940s-black-fur-felt-hat-lace...
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    Test your vintage style knowledge by dating patterns.

    I agree Linn, I thought that was a copy of the lady Diana dress too! Gosh Nicole, there is nothing like starting the date with a fashion history exam!! It was fun, I even got 7 dates exactly right :cheer: but I did one really wrong :oops:- that raglan tshirt looked so early 80s to me, but was...
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    Blog post about the journey to our new brick & mortar shop

    Gosh Cat- that is serious determination, all that dirt- all that hard work, my hat goes off to you for this :drinkingtoast:, and how exciting to see your dream come true. I cant wait to see the stock inside the store. Cheers to you!
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    HAPPY NEW (VINTAGE) YEAR- An All VFG Treasury on Etsy

    Thanks Sue, love it! and Happy new Year to you
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    Please come & meet one of our VFG Ruby Lane sellers - Mary Jane Enros - Poppy's Vintage Clothing

    Wow Mary Jane, what wonderful stories, and your shop always astounds me !!! Bravo to you :drinkingtoast:
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    Our Best to You ~ VFG Fashion Parade for week of December 31st

    1940's Peach Satin Longline Bra never Worn http://www.etsy.com/listing/116956898/vintage-1950s-peach-satin-bullet-bra-42
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    Happy New Year

    Happy New Year to you too Claire, wow what a fabulous image- lucky you :hiya:
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    Measuring help

    Hi Victoria, Melanies advice is spot on! and it is such a pretty dress ;)
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    Nothing to do with vintage - for Cat People

    Ruth thanks for sharing that one- hilarious!!! :)
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    My Vintage clothes and accessories are victims of The Flood/Hurricane Sandy-Please Help!!

    Oh Rosa, that is heartbreaking for you and your family.I am in Qld as well so I totally understand- and I too have heard horror stories if this kind of thing happening. It is so sad when the majority of volounteers during that time were 100% honest and would do anything to help people. I know...
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    Vintage 1940s Film Noir Drama - VFG Etsy Treasury

    Wow- a Seriously stunning treasury Mary Jane, and I hearted everything :wub:
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    Vintage snowflakes—VFG Etsy treasury

    Maggie that treasury is stunning, I am off to heart it now ;)
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    Fun & slightly daring 50s carnival costumes

    Karin those costumes are just fabulous!! The Chianti bottle especially, thanks for showing us :sunshine:
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    Special Holiday Hairdos

    Melanie- thats a great idea- if you do it post a photo for us??. Maybe next year we could have VFG silly Christmas hat competition!!
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    Special Holiday Hairdos

    Drats- I wont have time this morning to make one for the party, but maybe next year!! :hysterical:
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    My Cover Girl!

    Wow Nicole- you are rocking the publicity at the moment, I reckon you might have to look to getting a P. A soon to help you deal with all this media attention! :cheer:
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    Help dating dress

    I love Nicoles suggestion for Edwardian Revival, and yes date wise- the dress I wore as a bridesmaid that was in a similar fashion was late 1970's or very early 1980s from memory, maybe we should exchange photos Rita! ';).
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    Special Holiday Hairdos

    Oh those hats are so fun! I would wear one to our annual Theatre Wardrobe and Design Christmas party on sunday if I could!-mmmm........ maybe I should whip one up before then? :hysterical:
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