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  1. AvavanBlythe

    The Middy Thread

    Alice, if you try the method I talked about in my comment, you'll get virtually the same results. From what I'd seen in the diagram, you're getting 5 blunt-cut layers that taper to shorter lengths at the sides, bangs optional if you want a special curl at the temples or on your forehead. By...
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    Cute Vintage-y Shoes

    Ooo, I like the heels on that. I am always on the lookout for a lower heel for days when I need to do more walking. I'm not a big fan of flats, though. Just a tip: invest in Insolia if you have heels that feel a bit too high. It's an insert that sits in the heel portion of your shoe and...
  3. AvavanBlythe

    The Middy Thread

    Warning, bad cellphone pic. I want to get an opinion on my most recent cut. I used this method on layers and this method on the "crown." After studying many many middy cuts while shown without curls, I felt like I managed to get the look in a way I'm used to cutting my hair. This is the...
  4. AvavanBlythe

    whats the closest thing to Traveling back in Time? to get a feel of times past?

    In regards to the OP, I've always wanted to try a living history or similar for mid to late 40s. I already do 14C, and I'm slowly working my way into reprints of 40s sewing patterns. I just have no idea where I'd look for my local area. I suppose I feel a bit nervous of the idea too. Medieval...
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    Tattoos.

    Haha. A good compromise would be a temporary tattoo. They can get the art without the regret. Being an artist, and having designed a few tattoos before, I admire tattoos. I'm picky, since I'm not a fan of the cliché tribal tattoos or tramp stamps. Being a lover of 'real' Celtic history I've...
  7. AvavanBlythe

    Veronica Lake curl set

    With all my searching, I actually never ran across that. Thanks so much! :) Edit: This really is helpful. I noticed in the "length shot" that she does have a U shape to her hair, though it's not layered. This is exactly the way I cut my own hair prior to letting my middy grow out. If I "go...
  8. AvavanBlythe

    Veronica Lake curl set

    Normally I wouldn't bother with asking about pin curl sets, since I've done a great job finding wonderful tutorials. However, I'm unable to find anything on Veronica Lake's curl set. Namely, with this specific look. I didn't find anything in the usual threads, which is why I'm posting a whole...
  9. AvavanBlythe

    Marcel clips?

    Check both Ebay and Etsy. You may have to alter your keywords. I've found several at a pretty low price. Sometimes you have to buy from a few different sellers if you're willing to get a good deal. I know the type you're talking about and they do seem to be harder to find. Awhile back I had...
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    Hair styles with a snood + question.

    A snood shouldn't damage your hair. Teasing or tearing a brush through your hair is more likely to damage your hair. Using mini bobby pins in a X pattern won't damage hair and will still be secure. Make sure the angled tip points down, not up. Or, on the bigger pins, that crimped side. That's...
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    Flat/folded and tied shower "cap"?

    Just from what I can see, to me it looks based off any number of turbans. Since I can't see the back, I can't know for sure. Usually I'm good at eyeballing and figuring things out. Example:
  13. AvavanBlythe

    Pedicures?

    I usually don't expect people to reply months after a topic has gold old, so thank you all for adding feedback. Recently I'd seen a post on the FB fan page and did see a celebrity photo with a full on pedicure. Given that women in the 40s worked hard to be presentable, even during war time, I...
  14. AvavanBlythe

    Brushing Out Pincurls (For Long Hair)?

    The only thing I can think of is something similar to scrunching hair. But not. I typically just brush my fingers over my curls to make whatever fly-aways tame themselves against the curls.
  15. AvavanBlythe

    Pedicures?

    In some photos where I'd seen bathing suits and bare feet, I'd noticed that black & white photos only showed very light colors on the toes. I had always assumed that they just tried to keep groomed toes. Though I suppose celebrities would have went for professional pedicures, much like today...
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    Pedicures?

    I've seen lots and lots of manicure articles and blogs, but I've never seen anyone talk about pedicures. Does anyone have a clue what was done then? I've always been curious of whether or not women went with a natural-shaped look for pedicures, or if they rounded off toenails. Thinking of new...
  17. AvavanBlythe

    The Middy Thread

    I have about half the foam curlers out there. In most brands the blue is the smallest, if not close to the smallest. The green is Large in most brands, though I've seen a couple brands where they were Medium in place of... is it Pink? From the last Ebayer I bought from, Blue was 5/8", Yellow was...
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    Brushing Out Pincurls (For Long Hair)?

    Ahh, the coconut oil I buy is deoderized. I know how crazy brushing out curls in hair can be. In my early pin-curling days with long hair, it was a trial since I didn't know I could dry set then spray it with water. You end up looking like a poodle! I honestly do best with a smaller paddle...
  20. AvavanBlythe

    The Middy Thread

    I'd have to wait before doing it again. My haircut was prior to seeing the tutorial. After reading it, I realized I actually did sort of cut the middy, just not at the exact layer depth as it describes. For my head, I had to separate in a total of 4 layers. I used Feye's method for a U shape...
  21. AvavanBlythe

    The Middy Thread

    It's Ava I failed to try underscores when I signed up. :P Thank you very much for the link. :) I was almost sure it would be somewhere deeply buried within the thread, not simply a few pages away. Oh well!
  22. AvavanBlythe

    What is your favorite red lipstick brand/shade?

    I have a somewhat Asian skin tone, so I understand where you're coming from. Unless you're re-enacting, I suggest going with what works for you. Depending on your chosen decade, you may have more than just red that's accessible. Red was a common wartime color, but the later 40s had more options...
  23. AvavanBlythe

    The Middy Thread

    Papermoon: Do you happen to have photos of C-Dot's instructions? I've "combed" through the first 10 pages of this thread, and all her photos are gone from her tutorial. I was trying to go for a longer version of the middy, keeping the length I had (passed shoulders), but I unintentionally gave...

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