Re: [h-cost] Ancient Egypt perfume/wax cones on head?

2010-05-23 Thread csellers
Cynthia Virtue Wed, 17 Sep 2008 02:59:46 -0700 Ruth FW wrote: I don't think you'll find anything to confirm that it's a wax cone; while I've read that too, I've also read discussions in KMT, A Modern Journal of Ancient Egypt (which tends to take a mixed scholarly/popular approach;

Re: [h-cost] Fabric in Rochester / Syracuse?

2010-05-23 Thread Wicked Frau
I made it to Feminine Touch Fabrics in Syracuse yesterday. Great store! Nice people! The store is only a few years old - which is surprising to me because you wouldn't think anyone would dream of attempting this in this economy. Nothing like Jo Ann's! YEAH! The store has a back room

Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies

2010-05-23 Thread R Lloyd Mitchell
I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a Sport line. The last time around (70's/80's) the theme seemed to be in to the re-use or reclaimed clothing mode. Found myself wondering what

Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies

2010-05-23 Thread Data-Samtak Susan
On May 23, 10, at 9:44 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a Sport line. The last time around (70's/ 80's) the theme seemed to be in to the

Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies

2010-05-23 Thread Lavolta Press
n 5/23/2010 6:44 AM, R Lloyd Mitchell wrote: I know there is a fashion idea of Cheap chic, but I think this particulaly is more akin to the bordello or boudoir...even if they show the portential of a Sport line. The last time around (70's/80's) the theme seemed to be in to the re-use or

Re: [h-cost] Finally, someone has figured out how to repurpose doilies

2010-05-23 Thread Lavolta Press
And for those who don't live in a liberal area and want to wear creative, historically inspired clothes: There's always steampunk. But I don't believe that either making historic repros or daily wear is all about being yet another cookie off the cutter. Fran Lavolta Press www.lavoltapress.com