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  1. Shangas

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    I actually bought this at the start of the week, shortly after the mortar and pestle, but then I had my ass kicked by one hell of a cold. I've only just started recovering properly, so I hadn't been able to post it until now... The glasses were retailed by Cooke & Kelvey, of Calcutta...
  2. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    750 pounds is like $1,500 AUD. So yeah, can't afford bespoke. But I'll do my best with what I can get.
  3. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    In Australia? I doubt we'd have any.
  4. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    I'm honestly not sure what to expect, but I'll take the best that I can get. I agree that Melbourne isn't exactly my first choice if it comes to getting a suit, but...hey. We'll see what we'll see. I have BEEN to Saville Row...although only as a tourist! I didn't buy anything. I also went to...
  5. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    I actually have an old blind-stitch attachment for my Singer. I picked it up at an antique shop.
  7. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    I've always hemmed my own trousers. I mean if it comes as part of the alteration service, then they can do it, but if not, I can do it myself.
  8. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    I don't **seriously** expect the suit to cost $1,000 (I doubt that it will), but that's my rough budget. That budget will include the alterations, I believe. And I do intend to buy this suit for *more* than the wedding. I'm not spending this much money on a suit to wear it once and never wear...
  9. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    Thanks for the reply! Wowzah! I've already taken into account changes in body-size and added that to the measurements accordingly. And yes, I will be wearing braces with my suit. A belt with a three-piece suit? I'd rather hang myself. As for the The extras, I haven't fully made up my mind...
  10. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    I'm looking for a classic, traditionally cut suit. I made it clear that this is a suit that I will be wearing for the rest of my life, so it better fit properly! No fashion stuff for me. Style never goes out of style. Fashion changes with the seasons. I found out I was going suit-shopping...
  11. Shangas

    Looking to Buy My First Suit :)

    Hey Folks, I'm looking to buy my very first suit. Long-story-short: Big brother's wedding is in about three months (well two months and a bit). He said I should have a new suit for the wedding. Now...I already HAVE a suit. But it's BUTT UGLY. I can count the number of times I've worn...
  13. Shangas

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Purchased today: Antique food-processor... Working condition! Extremely tough and very heavy!!
  14. Shangas

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    I think you can buy leather luggage-straps online, or if you have enough leather of your own, you could make them yourself.
  15. Shangas

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Gladstone, or gate-mouth bag. Bloody hell it looks huge! It's missing the leather belts that would've lashed it shut when it was brand new. I think it's an excellent purchase. It would've looked a bit like this when it was new:
  16. Shangas

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

    For me: Radio shows, movies (new or old), and antiques. Also, reading.
  17. Shangas

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Yesterday's flea market find: Original owner + date of purchase/commemoration. Unsharpened woodcase pencil. Original to the box. Ivory page-turner (my addition). Sterling silver dip pen. S. Mordan & Co. (my addition). The key in the pen tray, I cut and filed that myself. Very proud of...
  19. Shangas

    What do you use to shave?

    Apart from about six months when I first started shaving, I've always used a straight razor. And I find it very rewarding and relaxing. In my mind, the trick is just to relax and use MINIMAL PRESSURE. Just let the blade glide smoothly across your face. If the blade is sharp and the edge is...
  20. Shangas

    How often do you dress vintage/vintage inspired?

    Daily/whenever I go out. Behind closed doors, I'm pretty lazy, but out and about, I dress to impress.
  21. Shangas

    Show us your Thrift and/or yard sale finds

    Got this last week: Sterling silver Victorian sugar tongs. Hallmarked for London, 1896. Price: $4.
  22. Shangas

    What Other Forums do the FL Crowd Frequent?

    I frequent the following places: The Fountain Pen Network WatchUSeek (although not often). Antiquers.com My own blog. And my two magazines... The Australia Times - History The Australia Times - Antiques
  23. Shangas

    Vintage reusable lunch pail

    Ooh okay. That makes sense :)

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