What Makes a Vintage Cheongsam?

 How can you tell if this traditional Chinese dress is vintage? Some interesting dating tips with help from the Vintage Fashion Guild.

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Secrets of the Museum

 A review of the fabulous book "19th Century Fashion In Detail" by Lucy Johnston, from the V&A London. Eye candy for lovers of historical costume, and fascinating for anyone interested in how garments were put together, with emphasis on the details.

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The Cult of Youth - Prue Acton and the 1960s

 How Prue Acton changed the face of Australian fashion in the 1960s.

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The Accidental Purse Collector

A peek at my accidental purse collection from Victorian times to the 1960s - string purses, beaded bags, Art Deco, petit point and more.

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Pass the Vodka Please

I have made my laundry tips for cleaning and storing vintage clothing available as a pdf. file to download. In addition, I have discovered some unexpected uses for vodka.

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Time Capsule For 1924 - The Chicago Mail Order Company Catalog

The Chicago Mail Order catalogue from 1924, a window into another time. There are so many fabulous clothes it's a sensory overload for a vintage lover.

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My Vintage Hacks

Is your metal zipper sticking, or do you have marks that annoy you on your shoes or suede bag? Are you plagued by clothing moths? Some tried and true hacks for getting the best out of your vintage clothing and accessories.

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Revisiting The House of Elliott - Love That 1920s Fashion

A look back at the fabulous 1920s fashions in BBC series The House Of Elliott. If you've never seen it, grab yourself a copy on DVD. If you watched it back in the day, it's time for another look.

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