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Guidelines for Revolution
Published on 2012-03-09 08:21:00
I recently received an email from a reader that really lifted my spirits. I had reached a lull where I thought that I was not reaching people, and that my blog was not making a difference. Thank you for reminding me that even the smallest ripple helps. One of the things I was asked was how one person can help change the attitude towards feminism in their own country. So I have come up with > read more
Facial Excercises
Published on 2012-01-10 23:53:00
I know in the modern day a lot of us men and women, have put on extra weight and it shows up around our faces. It's one thing to carry around a few extra pounds around the middle but when you start getting that double chin you know you are officially fat and you can't continue lying to yourself. However, I was browsing through my 1950s, Beauty book and found some "facial exercises". I have been > read more
On being a good Jew - Chanukah 2011
Published on 2011-12-23 16:45:00
There has been something I've wanted to say for a while, and I suppose now is as good a time as any to get it out. For those of you who are unaware, I am in fact Jewish. Not only am I Jewish but I don't support Israel, and for this I find myself an outcast from my community and religion. The reasons for the culmination of this conclusion on my part are many and varied. Right now, we are > read more
The Eyes Are the Windows to the Soul
Published on 2011-06-14 21:47:00
All Beauty and Makeup information comes from A Complete 1950s Guide to Vintage Makeup, Hairstyling & Beauty Techniques by the Westmore Brothers. If this information interests you you may also find the following related articles helpful: The > read more
The Proper Steps to Applying Makeup
Published on 2011-06-10 18:14:00
I'm posting this for people who don't wear makeup on a regular basis, or for younger girls just learning and experimenting. Below are the proper steps to applying your makeup. If you wish you can write down or print out this guide and tape it to your > read more
Seasonal Beauty Care
Published on 2011-06-08 15:56:00
In the Northern Hemisphere, where most of my readers are, it's currently summer except for you loyal Australians. After posting about how to find your face shape, I was going to go straight into the business of beauty by face and feature, but it's so > read more
The Modern Make Up Conundrum
Published on 2011-06-06 21:06:00
Recently, I attempted to find out what qualifies for current in make up and hair so I could stay up to date and just so I could change my look for the summer. After several hours of googling how to apply make up in Google.co.uk, google.ca and google. > read more
Book Review: Parisian Fashion Knits Volume 3 Laines du Pingouin 1936
Published on 2011-05-07 20:28:00
The reason so many women are being drawn to Retro Fashions like moths to a flame is the inherent timeless quality the pieces have and the ability to allow us our own unique style and look. Parisian Fashion Knits Volume 3 is dripping with classic time > read more
Book Review: “Picturesque Hats in Hand Crochet -- Patterns for Vintage 1930s Hats and Muff.”
Published on 2011-05-03 21:45:00
Good design is timeless, which is why the Retro Generation is inherently drawn to all that is old. We wish to reuse, recycle, and reinterpret that which came before us and use it in new and modern ways. However, every so often we come across desi > read more
Back to the Future: A Train Policy
Published on 2011-03-13 16:59:00
(DISCLAIMER: I would like to make it clear that contrary to appearances, I am not nor have I ever been a train spotter.) The train is the greatest gift Britain has ever given to the world. It is the most efficient, comfortable, economical and envi > read more
Sorry about the length between posts
Published on 2011-03-10 09:04:00
The last few months have been very hectic with the biggest impact being that my computer went into the Intensive Care Unit of the local computer shop. I still haven't gotten my little ACER back but am told it should be returned soon. In the meantime > read more
Some Fresh Ideas for Ed Milliband
Published on 2011-01-04 10:55:00
In the past some generations seemed destined for greatness. The Inter War Generation seemed to Keep Calm and Carry On, pulling together to fight for freedom and hopefully end the tyranny of dictators like Adolf Hitler. The Baby Boomers burst onto the > read more
My Foray into Mumsnet
Published on 2010-12-19 22:26:00
Some Interesting Links I have found pertaining to this post: The Sunday Times: The Bullies Hiding Behind Mumsnet's skirts Mail Online: It's not exactly baby talk: Mumsnet forced to censor 'pornographic' messages posted by mother The Independent: > read more
The Oompa Loompa Effect
Published on 2010-12-09 03:11:00
It is becoming all to common to take a walk the streets and see hordes of orange/gold hued men and women wandering the streets of Britain and the Western world. This obsession with fake tans is driving part of the population to risk their long term > read more
The Origin of the Retro Generation
Published on 2010-12-02 14:00:00
In the late Nineties and Naughties media culture pushed a saccharine brand of non culture onto the young masses. This degradation of taste included musical acts like Britney Spears, the Backstreet Boys, Girls Aloud and many other crass knock off's > read more
The Invisible Mother
Published on 2010-11-28 18:23:00
Sometimes everybody just gets it wrong, I mean they miss the bleeding obvious don't they. Maybe it's time we told them. There is a return to traditionalism taking hold in young women that is neither left, right, or mushy centre. Gender roles that had > read more
Mad Knitters Unite!
Published on 2010-11-25 20:06:00
In the last few years my generation of women have taken up the call to knit, bringing the art form back from the brink. Knitting for loved ones, charities, and just for fun is like a fever heating up our blood and driving us to knit everything we see > read more
The Extinction of the Feminine Arts
Published on 2010-11-09 21:29:00
Our society is suffering from decline and decay that the vast majority are oblivious to. In the twentieth century as in the centuries that preceded them, western civilization was defined by intelligence, ingenuity, and hard work. Today, I look at my > read more
Make Your Own Fecking Marzipan!
Published on 2010-10-27 21:49:00
Marzipan is one of the greatest culinary inventions ever to come out of, wherever it came from. It's edible play dough that can be rolled thin to cover and smooth out a cake for decoration, sculpted into Michael Jackson, or brought to life as a minia > read more
*Egyptian chocolate Cake*
Published on 2010-10-26 14:20:00
*Ingredients Cake* 120 grams chocolate chopped 65% cocoa or higher 175 ml ( 3/4 cup ) unsalted butter 125 ml ( 1/2 cup ) strong brewed coffee (I find espresso works really well) 375 ml ( 1 1/2 cups ) caster sugar 3 eggs 5ml ( 1 tsp ) vanilla 500 m > read more
The Nuclear Family
Published on 2010-10-09 22:00:00
We are living in the last age of denial.... and I don't mean a river in Egypt. The post war family model of the Nuclear Family is the biggest farce of our modern era. The picture perfect mum, dad, 2.5 kids, dog, car and suburban home in the middle > read more