tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12225648630593405822024-03-13T08:32:57.778+00:00In The HeydayIn The Heydayhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06829316779390884087noreply@blogger.comBlogger146125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1222564863059340582.post-41880484254321564692015-10-30T18:22:00.000+00:002015-10-30T18:26:19.121+00:00Hey...I'm pregnant!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Well now, it has been a long while eh? I made a decision to update the blog and get on top of it 8 and a bit months ago... and then...well, I got pregnant!<br />
I figure I better tell you now before I just appear with a baby. <br />
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We are delighted, of course, especially after quite a long time of trying and one miscarriage. We know it is a girl and the pregnancy has gone very well. As well pregnancies go that is... with morning sickness, not sleeping (what is that about?), sore hips and endless peeing.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At Three + months in an old sample twizzle dress, rocket original shoes, Henry the cat</td></tr>
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One neat thing about being pregnant is that some of your friends who are a bit behind you, find you safe to confide in to speak about their early pregnancy concerns, or sadly, their fertility problems. It is a dear privilege to be the one they feel they can chat to. I've been pretty open about our struggles, so that helps others to open up too. So, first off, I'm sending very big hugs to all those struggling with family issues. It's tough. You'll be ok no matter what.<br />
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I've also fielded quite a few questions about vintage maternity wear. What a minefield! I hope to give you a bit of a mini series of how I have managed my wardrobe.<br />
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There are very few real bits of maternity about. It would have simply been worn out lots, over many pregnancies then handed on and worn out more, until someone was so sick of the sight of it she cut out a babies outfit from the fabric!<br />
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You have even less choice if you already have a big bust like me or have even moderately sized biceps. Maternity patterns aren't much better and mostly come in pee-wee sizes. People married younger, got cracking with a family straight off and so were smaller perhaps. I soon realised that I could waste a lot of time fruitlessly looking for vintage, and frankly, there were too many other things taking up my energy.<br />
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Instead I did quite well in the first 6 months with clothes that were just a bit more spacious, and with items from Heyday - the stretch Twizzle dress and the wrap Fleur, both in a larger size than normal.<br />
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The Judy dress was also surprisingly good in a larger size. because it doesn't have a zip, it is a bit more forgiving at the waist so you can get in it, then you can snitch it in as needed with the belt. I could have gone longer in the Judy dress but in the end I was popping out of it at the bustline more than the bumpline! The boobs kept pace with the bump until about 7 months so I really felt like I just looked fatter and fatter rather than pregnant!<br />
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I would really advise mums-to-be to not get too hung up on being 100% vintage. People will forgive you if you adopt other clothing and in fact, you might as well have fun with it. I danced the night away in this number for a Hawaiian theme. The bodice is all elasticated and I'd normally reserve it for summer holidays. What is great about it, is that the shirring elastic brings it in just under the bust. This is essential for making your maternity wear more shapely as your ribs become your smallest part. But warning - this is NOT very vintage! I just felt happier in something with more shape.<br />
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You can also browse high street shops for empire line dresses that flare out at the bump line. They don't have to be maternity, as it is in fashion anyway. These dresses don't suit me when I'm un-pregnant, so in a way it was fun to shop for something different, and even browse the high street for a change!<br />
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These last photos were taken with many demands by Mr Heyday saying "chin down" "chin out" and so forth. He's learnt what I don't like! So here is one final gurning pic of me deliberately over-doing it. Ha ha!<br />
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I'll be back shortly with more real vintage maternity wear - just gotta find the pics!<br />
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It is that time of year when here in the UK we are fervently looking for signs of spring ("Come ON daffodils")... meanwhile, over in my homeland of NZ, the vintage community are sewing, packing and pressing to get themselves off to the <a href="http://www.artdeconapier.com/">Art Deco weekend in Napier</a>. <br />
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This is the time of year when I wish I was at home. I've only been once to "Art Deco" as it is known. (I find it kind of neat to call it that, like it is both a place and a era of style. It's quite fitting since one does feel like a time traveller to go there). The last time I was there for the event was before we moved to the UK, and before I had a digital camera!<br />
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More recently my Niece got married there. So here's a pic of my sister-in-law Ness and I doing the quintessential pose in the fountain.<br />
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The event is quite hard to dress for, especially if you want to be authentic. It is very very hot, there is lots of walking to do, there are LOTS of events to go to, some of which require different outfits, and of course you are dancing and sitting on the lawn. Not many of those things sit well with original vintage or being glamorous and comfy at the same time. You also really do need a sun hat if you want to get through the day without a headache from the heat and squinting. (I remember one friend packed 24 hats one year!)<br />
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So, what would be my fantasy Art Deco wardrobe? If I was going?<br />
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It would all be about BEACH PYJAMAS, big hats and a cover up for my shoulders<br />
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I like the idea of a long lightweight shawl that I can throw on when I need to hide from the sun, and a blouse would also do the trick, worn as a jacket<br />
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A strappy, nautical themed dress with a matching cover up<br />
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Necklaces made of seashells <i>Marie Claire, June 1937</i><br />
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Flat shoes and a bag big enough for dance shoes and said shawl. <i>Marie Claire, June 1937</i><br />
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Striped things. I love this long skirt to wear over shorts - who would have thought this was 1937 in France? But this was all inspiration though, not actual reality. The French ideas were often picked up and made overseas (USA in particular) and this meant Paris kept it's identity as a fashion leader, even if in reality they didn't have the resources to produce them at home. Note the visor! <i>Marie Claire, June 1937</i><br />
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Aren't these wonderful seaside outfits? One with a very long sarong wrap and the other with a button through dress <i>Les Jardin des Modes, June 1936</i><br />
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These ladies have it sorted - big hats, parasol, sleeveless jacket easy light weight jacket and flat shoes<br />
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I'll be looking forward to next week when my friends will be posting pics. If you can't wait until then, check out <a href="http://thedreamstress.com/2014/03/art-deco-weekend-2014/">The Dreamstress and her 2014 trip</a><br />
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We nearly didn't go, as other things threatened to turn our plans upside down, but in the end I headed up the country on my own. I love travelling on my own, especially by train as I don't need to think about driving and instead I can just knit, knit, knit!<br />
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I wasn't worried as once I got there I knew I would know some people. Ah! And that would be the girls I know from Hemsby - the boogie woogie cheer gang of Sailor Cherry, Goldy Loxx, and Sarah Dunn.<br />
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I dug an old, busted up dress from my "inspiration wardrobe", mended the holes, added some darts and took it out for a knees up. All fancy dresses deserve one more night out don't you think? I felt like Cinderella's fairy godmother in it - but in a good way<br />
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Me and Heyday! were up for two awards - TWO!! I was so pleased that our followers liked Heyday enough to get us into the finals - that was the first honour. I know it only takes a minute to vote, but when you realise that all those people took that moment and that they cared enough to do so, that's pretty neat. The event itself is really a great function, and, as well as an awards night, also a good chance to mingle and meet fellow vintage-arters from all over the country. And the outfits! Well, there are all sorts! I wish I got more photos but I'm sure there will be more coming onto the <a href="http://nationalvintageawards.com/gallery/">Gallery</a> shortly<br />
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I met the lovely Miss Geeta von Tease. I sort of pounced at her when I saw she was in a lovely dressing gown! And why not, since most vintage dressing gowns have more glamour than modern cocktail frocks? And besides it goes with her Burlesque image to be so attired. We matched so a photo was required<br />
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Miss Bexi Owen opened the preceeding with a song and a surprise little fringed number (originally hidden under a full 50s skirt). You can see it's movement - such fun to wear!<br />
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The evening was presented by the wonderful Lola Lamour and she entertained us with songs in between presentations. She is a joy to watch. I spoke to her partner once and he said that she always practices with all the actions as well, and you can see that. She is never lost for words, or a fancy move, wiggle or kick to emphasis a point. I missed the high kick dammit!<br />
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Lola got the pin up contestants, who were all yelping it up in the seats next to me (it had nothing to do with me I swear), to come up during a sing-a-long and do the actions Doo-Wop girl style. Without hesitation they were up there: Miss Lillian Love, Coco Lopes and Sailor Cherry. Goldy Loxx joined in too (she wouldn't have been able to stay in her seat!)<br />
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The first category I was in was the best Online shop - Fashion and accessories. My competitors were <a href="https://www.facebook.com/geetavontease">Campbell-crafts Vintage</a> and <a href="http://www.alexandravintage.com/">Alexandra Vintage</a>. Both have beautiful websites, so I really didn't feel bad when Alexandra took home the prize. She is really neat to meet in person and she agreed to this silly pic<br />
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I was a bit stunned when I won the best Repro brand, but delighted too of course. I think it is natural to not EXPECT to win, since you just don't know what the judges will see in you and in others . My fellow competitors in this section were Miss Katie Cupcake and Maison De Cantern - respectively doing jewellery and hats - so it is a wee bit hard to actually compare the businesses. Both of them do lovely work so please do check them out.<br />
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Miss Katie Cupcake took home the Best regional shop and she was neat to meet in person also (even if she is Australian ( I HAVE to, or I'll loose my Kiwi Card). Miss Kiki Deville revealed she is also Australian and she took home the Best Musical performer award. A few more of us from down under and we would have had a Australasian domination! A goal for a future year perhaps?<br />
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The evening was a resounding success and I would say that even if I hadn't taken home an award. It was great to see so many people who are working and earning a living (even if it isn't much) from the industry and I was thrilled to notice the support people were giving each other. Sadly I heard there were some bitter comments, I gather made by disgruntled persons. I hope that was short lived, because at the end of the day, ANY competiton is just a snapshot - just how things turned out at the time and is no judgement on how long or hard you work, or if your business is profitable, or if you are living your dream, or how much love you give your customers. It has more to do with social media how bored and therefore available your social contacts were, how much time the judges had, if they liked just one thing a little more or a little less, if they had a good day or if it was a terrible day with no chocolate in the house. I hope those entrepreneurs realise just how adventurous and awesome they are that they are even in a position to enter a vintage competition, because really, that is cool.<br />
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Thank you so much to those that commented and sent their suppo<span style="background-color: white;">rt after last weeks post. I really appreciated the feedback. </span>I think it is good to say "things are difficult for me right now" so that other people also realise that life is not a Coke ad for <i>anyone</i>, even people in bloggerspace. </div>
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Mr Heyday and I are really self sufficient emotionally, having been through a lot together. This recent house buying mission and dealing with our lousy solicitor really did me in though. When the person who is supposed to be helping you doesn't return calls or emails, and doesn't do the paperwork she needs to do in a timely fashion and then lies about it, blaming everyone from the agent to the vendors, their solicitors, the vendors vendors, our lenders, even her email system ("Really, down for <b>SEVEN days</b>? You don't say! What decade is it again?"). The saga was ridiculous and we were powerless - sort of like an abusive relationship, once you realise, you've already waded into the deep end and your swim wings are a long way away.</div>
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The agent kinda gave up at one stage and developed a special laugh instead - poor guy. Shall I name and shame her once it is all done? I'm very tempted. We will definitely be talking to the ombudsman and leaving some truthful reviews online to save anyone else the stress we have gone through.</div>
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Anyway, on Friday, we finally had a break-through and exchanged on the house. This felt like passing the finish line of a marathon. I was so thrilled, pleased and excited I could hardly talk straight! We took some champagne to dancing to celebrate with and <strike>we</strike> I got a bit tipsy and quickly became a menace on the dance floor. A menace that just didn't care anymore... "Hi, would you like to dance? Only, I might be hard to steer right now". Hats off to the brave leads that just laughed and carried on.</div>
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I was very happy with it, although found at the end of the night that my petticoat had inched its way up and was wrapped around my hips. I must have looked all kinds of odd.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">a close up of the print aka my bottom. That is what happens when Hubby is a bit bored and waiting to take pictures. I nearly didn't include it, but hey, you might as well know what mischief I put up with</td></tr>
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All up, it has been a good week and by the end of today we will have the KEYS TO OUR OWN HOUSE! </div>
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*except it's initial cost plus storage for 3..4... maybe 8 years</div>
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As one person commented on my last post, it looked a little bit like I might give up blogging for a while. I wasn't too sure myself as things have just felt so HARD of late. Lets see, the short list... we've had parents struggling with their health (and we are half a world away), we've been trying to buy a house for like EVER, and last year, I finally got pregnant but then miscarried just on the 3 month mark. Gah! Add in the smaller things like accounts, Christmas, a BIG cold, broken boiler, mortgage documents etc and it has felt a bit like we are dodging cricket balls thrown by an bowling machine. Whilst blindfolded. And naked.<br />
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The unrelenting nature of "stuff" has meant I haven't feel much like writing blog posts and putting myself out there. Now I'm sort of arising from the ashes, starting to feel like doing MORE. This is a good sign eh? It has made me think about what one needs to do to get ones confidence up when it feels like it has been trampled into the carpet. This is a topic for everyone, I'm sure. In my current situation it has been life stuff, but sometimes it is work bullies or a bad relationship, and that requires additional armour. At least I could retreat and regroup because I work for myself.<br />
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Here is what I noticed has helped so far:<br />
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<b>Giving oneself a break</b> - beating yourself up does not help. Some of you, like me, might be familiar with the idea that, if beating oneself doesn't work, then it is clear you need a bigger stick. Yeah, still doesn't work. Much wasted energy, no improvement in mood or situation. It took me until I was about 40 to learn this, and I still do it, though now it is cunning and sly and sneaks around so I don't notice it straight away. It is easy to spot though... listen for the word "should". The stick appears at about the same time.<br />
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<b>Being really kind to yourself.</b> Sometimes you need a giggle at the telly (sadly, Friends re-runs still do it for me) and an early night. Sometimes you need that for 46 nights in a row. You can't speed it up, all you can do is let yourself do it.<br />
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<b>Do something you are good at.</b> I felt better when I picked my knitting up. I'm pretty good at it, and am now teaching myself some fancier stitches. Getting into that, especially since it didn't matter how much I did, has helped. It is nice to admire ones handiwork and go - "I did that!"<br />
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<b>Do something for someone else</b>. I have a little niece to knit for, and that is neat. Also, being a good listener, smiling at strangers, cooking dinner, doing the dishes. They all count.<br />
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<b>Put stuff in order</b>. A bit of clearing out, or filing, or food planning, or even just matching your socks up. It helps you feel like you can make a difference, that you have some power. It is simple, but actually, so is that neuron in your brain that needs reminding that it is capable of doing stuff.<br />
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<b>Treat yourself like a dog</b>. Ha ha! That means proper food at the normal time (no matter how much chocolate you've had already). A daily walk, kind words and a game of chase the stick (or something else equally enjoyable).<br />
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<b>5 things list.</b> Instead of a never ending to-do list, have a today list, and put just five things on it. Or three things, or just one. And do it. The never ending list can be hidden from view until you are ready for the next thing. Make the thing a one job thing. "Call Kelly" = Yes. "Redesign summer range and choose fabrics and trimmings" = No.<br />
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What's your pick up tricks? Do share! These things are really things we should talk about often, don't you think? Far more helpful than moaning about the rain (OMG the <i>RAIN!</i>)<br />
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My good news is we are very close to completing on the house. VERY close. I'm not giving out any info until it is done and dusted, but if you could all send some good wishes our way, that would be appreciated. Ahhh... can't wait!<br />
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The other night, Hubby and I headed to see Burlesque on Ice. It is the first time ever that Burlesque has been performed on ice (well, maybe it has, but not in public eh?). A bendy friend of mine, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/Ruby-Deshabille/118325941141">Ruby Deshabille</a>, is in it. That is her on the right with her foot dangling off the stage.<br />
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(You'll have to excuse my phone pics - it was dark in there and they moved fast!)<br />
The question was in the air - how <i>will</i> they take their stockings off with boots on? Ha ha - well, you better get yourselves along quickly to find out as the show is only on until Saturday.<br />
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The girls have all had to actually learn to <span style="font-family: inherit;">skate, so that is pretty impressive as it seems to have happened very fast. With a bit of luck, this show will go on and get bi</span>gger, so do get along if you can so you can say you saw it at the very beginning!<br />
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The show was good - fun, funny, gorgeous, p<span style="font-family: inherit;">rofessional, and fluid, wit</span>h some excellent singing and presentin<span style="font-family: inherit;">g b<span style="font-family: inherit;">y <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; line-height: 19.5px;">Joe Morose. H</span>ere h</span>e</span> is with Ruby.</div>
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The "ice rink" was a bit of a surprise as is really little - much smaller than we thought it would be, so we were impressed with what they managed to do without much run up - as it were. Jumps and twirls and what not.... and then they had to land, before they...you know, ran out of ice!<br />
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Here is a bit more on it (with better pics)<a href="http://everything-theatre.co.uk/2014/02/world-premiere-of-burlesque-on-ice-sponsored.html"> here</a> and <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BurlesqueOnIce">here</a><br />
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We got there a bit early and had a quick drink at the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/BushHallDiningRooms">Dining Rooms</a> next door - they do pre-theatre meals in case you need a feed.<br />
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And finally, to wind up, one of my favourite performers of the night: This lady kitty <span style="font-family: inherit;">- <span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-size: 13px; line-height: 19.5px;">Glorian Gray</span>. Sh</span>e was really fun and exuberant, and always up to mischief!</div>
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I really enjoy going to live performances, it lifts my spirits so much. Especially ones that are full of women having a good time! Have you been to some good performances of late - small and local or large and professional?<br />
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I had something really exciting arrive in the post last week. At first I thought it was a DVD I'd ordered, as it came in about that size box. But no, it is something far far better.<br />
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Its a lovely poinsettia hair flower from <a href="http://www.betsyhatter.co.uk/">Betsy Hatter Millinery</a>. Wow. Thank you! I totally love it. It is so nicely made that it has a real luxe quality about it. I've even been wearing it about the house, like, when I'm in my PJs even! Well, I'm a Christmas loving kinda girl.</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">Sofia, who is Betsy Hatter, does all sorts of bespoke millinery, so think of her next time you need a matching hat or flowers. I am now mentally going through my head adornments and thinking of what I might be missing.</span></div>
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I wore my poinsettia for an amble around Covent Garden which is lovely at this time of year. </div>
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A lego display with many famous London landmarks in it. Here's Shakespeare's globe</div>
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<span style="text-align: center;">And here is Santa visiting the Queen</span></div>
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This is what happens when Mr Heyday finds the strong salty Dutch licorice of his youth.</div>
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Next is Eros transformed into a snow globe. Neat, but somehow not as impressive as I hoped. I think the advertising lights around the bottom made it seem a bit tacky rather than groovy, but I can't think how it could have been improved since someone has to sponsor it.<br />
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Ta dah!!<br />
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Remember me? I've been gone so long. Sorry dear readers. Things have been turned upside down and topsy turvy but I'm pleased to say are landing back down in just the right way.<br />
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First thing to say is that I have been feeling amazingly better. You didn't really know I was not well, and that is because I didn't wish to clog the blog up with hum-drum-ness. But now that things are totally different, it seems that it might be for the best to share a bit about what went on, in case you need to know yourself. I'll keep it simple for easy reading. What I have to say may help you, or a loved one, one heck of a lot.<br />
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The pics are to keep you interested and prove I'm feeling better, but you may also notice the glands in my neck going down from swollen to nearly normal.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At a friends wedding ceremony - end of may, my glands had already gone down quite a lot</td></tr>
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I was not getting any joy out of the GPs, (since I wasn't crawling in there on my hands and knees and coughing up blood), but I was tired All. The. Time. Even when I first woke up. I felt like I had glandular fever (I didn't), the GP suggested I was depressed (I wasn't, or at least, I wasn't MORE depressed than someone who felt so rough might feel), and my neck was swollen and puffy and sore and had been for MONTHS. If we had a late night, or a big weekend, it would take me ages to recover, like weeks. I would try not to book two late nights in a row. Going to the events we go to for selling was quite overwhelming. I had terrible brain fog - unable to concentrate, forgetful, sluggish.<br />
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I had been struggling with these thyroid-type problems for some time, and they were getting worse and worse, not better. It seemed like it could also be Chronic Fatigue Syndrome, or even Fibromyalgia, since I was getting achy muscles down my arms. It was the achy arm muscles that were the final sign that things were not right, after all, an achy back (which I also had) could be sleeping funny, bad posture or big boobs. But arms, well, you know if you have been lifting things and if they should be sore.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At a Zoo party, Early June</td></tr>
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Anyway, lets cut to the chase, on researching thyroid stuff, I came across <a href="http://www.drbrownstein.com/">Dr Brownstein</a> in the states. And from there I found his books, including one focusing on Iodine. Long story short, I found I was iodine deficient. Within a few hours of taking a digestible iodine solution: Iodoral (as he uses) the sore arms went away. (Not literary, I still have my arms). Within a week I was feeling much better, and it has improved every week since.<br />
Now my puffy neck has mostly gone. I can get out of bed easily and have vim and vigour for my work and hobbies again. I actually feel like I am 10 years younger.<br />
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Now, here's the extra cool bit. I have had NO HAYFEVER. None. Ok I might have a couple of sneezes every now and then, but I'm not needing the anti-histamine, plus homeopathic drops, plus eye drops and nasal spray that have dominated my summers for 15 years or more. And here in the UK it is apparently a very bad summer for hayfever.<br />
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I have also been sleeping right through the night. This might not be amazing so some of you, but my Hubby has never known me not to get up to go pee in the middle of the night. Once I was awake I would struggle to get back to sleep, so might loose an hour or two each night. I just thought it was a silly bladder, but no, now I sleep right through no problems. I think I was waking up first, then deciding I needed a pee. The bladder is strong.<br />
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I can't explain the sleeping thing - there is nothing about that in Dr. Brownstein's book, but the Hayfever has some reasoning that I'll explain quickly, because it is important. Your body needs iodine to flush out oxides (you have heard of antioxidants right?) and all the autoimmune disorders, according to Dr Brownstein, are caused by problems with oxides. So that includes celiac, food intolerances, crohns, rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, scelroderma, sjogrens, ulcerative Colitis, Vasculitis, Reiters, polymyositis, graves, hastimotos, lupus, Multiple Sclerosis... the list goes on and on. (I have extracted this list from Dr B's book on thryroid disorders. I personally don't know what most of these things are). Hayfever is an autoimmune disease, and so, with taking adequate amounts of Iodoral, and flushing out the oxides that I was struggling with, I no longer suffer from it. Ta Dah!<br />
I am also allergic to cats, even though I love them, so I now need to grab an unsuspecting neighbourhood cat for a cuddle and see what comes of it. Watch out kitties!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At a 70s disco night, Mid June</td></tr>
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Your body needs Iodine to make Thyroxine. Even if your thyroid is working properly, it can't make Thyroxine without it - simple as that. It also makes the hormone that it uses to zap early cancer cells with out of iodine. Pretty important stuff eh? You would think we should know if we are supposed to have iodine don't you? Well, here in the UK at least, it isn't considered a iodine deficient country - yet in 2007, 70% of girls they tested were deficient, on the UK scale, which is lower than other countries. 70% is a lot, and they tested girls because iodine matters to unborn babies.<br />
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So, here comes the disclaimer: I have to do it don't I? I am not a doctor, I have simply done research for myself and am sharing it here in case you too could benefit from reading up on Dr B's work. I am not sponsored or paid or anything from Iodoral (the brand name of the iodine supplement). I had some help in getting my dosage right with my Kenesiologist. At the start I needed quite a lot, but have since dropped down my dose by the fact that get a metallic taste in your mouth if you have too much anyway. If anyone is wanting to preach to me about anything then their comments will be deleted! I have done A LOT of work on this. If my post seems light and fluffy - that is because I wanted most people to read most of it, not because I'm an air head.<br />
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Do please, if you have any thoughts that you might too suffer, investigate Dr Brownstein's work. It has completely turned my world around and I feel so entirely different than I did just a few months ago. And it was SO SIMPLE!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">This week, at an Award Ceremony (more to come on that)</td></tr>
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A few last things to wrap up with:<br />
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<li>I bought his books second hand on amazon (they were expensive to ship from the states). You buy Iodoral online, it isn't in health food shops.</li>
<li>There is a series of talks on youtube which touches on other problems that iodine deficiency might bring up - it has a focus around the nuclear fall out in Japan, as there they used an iodine solution to purify the water <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-QCZAmXHqg">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0-QCZAmXHqg</a></li>
<li>There are a number of places on the internet that label him a Quack. Not surprisingly really, since his health solutions are so simple that it is easy to put them down. He is a proper doctor who gives proper lectures to other proper doctors and does clinical studies and what not.</li>
<li>I also found an awesome website for thyroid information in the process: <a href="http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/">http://www.stopthethyroidmadness.com/</a></li>
<li>Normal service, talking about dresses, events and shoes will proceed from here forth.</li>
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Shona x</div>
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We are back from selling at the <a href="http://www.hemsbyrocknroll.co.uk/events.html">50th Hemsby Rock'n'Roll weekende</a>r. I think it was the best one yet, with many people making a real holiday of it and taking extra days off work. We met old friends and made many new ones, and worked, and laughed and thoroughly enjoyed it. It was vintage bliss. Maybe we could coin a new phrase...Vliss!<br />
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Heyday took part in the pin up competition, sponsoring the lovely Stephanie Jay and donating prizes for the sexy ladies who took part. I have more photos of that, but first I want to show you the other Sexy Bumpers that were parked around the place. This time I'm talking CARS.<br />
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Since we were indoors working most of the time, I'm sure I missed many an automobile, but it has to be said, if this is what you pass on your way to work, it is a pretty good day at the office huh?<br />
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<a href="http://www.missturnstiles.co.uk/">Miss Turnstiles</a> is now offering pamper afternoons at the <a href="http://vintagepatisserie.co.uk/">Vintage Patisserie</a> headquarters in Shoreditch.<br />
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I went along to her first one, as I needed some up to date head and shoulder shots for my business cards and website. She offers the full works by placing you in the hands of skilled artists - hair and make up by <a href="http://www.lipstickandcurls.net/">Lipstick and Curls</a> and nails by <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/Minnie-Moons/172819142802587">Minnie Moons</a>, and you are invited the loan of a vintage outfit (and boy she had some stunning frocks there), so it is a must for any vintage gal. </div>
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Miss Turnstiles has another similar beauty day coming up, This time themed around the Great Gatsby. The first one, I have just read is sold out <i>ALREADY</i>, so she has offered up another on the 31st May. Pop over <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/531716630226006/">here</a> to find out more.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Casablanca residents being searched and their ID cards checked, done in a funny way. (But you could also see how it wouldn't be funny in real life - I did NOT want to bump into that official at all)</td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">We received our identification cards and found that we were playing the part of an Italian couple and we both needed to wear a neckerchief to identify ourselves. This posed a few costume changes as it isn't something that either of us wear much of and we had to raid my scarf drawer to find something suitable. Of course it had to match, and be appropriate to the era too. Also Mr Heyday had that problem of what to do with his tie - to tie or not to tie. We settled on a scarf that looked a bit like a dinner suit scarf for him and a flouncy tied number for me. His suit is a zoot suit, clearly, which is more American than European, but Mr was keen to give it an outing (and we knew that not many would be period perfect, let alone location perfect anyway). Wearing a big blue suit meant that he had lots of actors come up and smuggle stuff to him - namely the words of the song we needed to sing.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">I was </span>initially<span style="font-family: inherit;"> a bit </span>flummoxed<span style="font-family: inherit;"> by the dress code - why was I supposed to be in day clothes? I hadn't seen the movie for a long time and forgot that the female characters were all in suits and day dresses throughout the movie. Also it helped that you could then distinguish the actors (in more evening attire) from the other punters.</span><br />
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We brainstormed our Italian a little, and I did use it once..."Mozzarella, cappuccino, pizza, Vienna, Bella!" was about my limit with only 2 mins prep! ha ha - a bit lame! It got a laugh though, so that was ok.<br />
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">The playing out of the film was fun to see, it did though bring home a bit of how it actually was to be living through a war. One of the police forced a man to crawl up and down the steps and the closeness of it was a small shock. It was short and not everyone would have seen it, but I felt I should warn you. I accepted it as part of the drama but I will remember the impact for life - which I am actually grateful for. The surprise and process of registering what was happening made it very real, something I would not have got if it had been played out at a distance on stage or on film. You should also know that I have a "R" rating of about 5 and feel stuff quite deeply. (We have a censored draw of dvd's at home that are not for my entertainment)</span><br />
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According to Wikipedia, the movie itself was made up of a large proportion of European exiles and refugees among the extras, and for them it was quite emotional to be involved. Ironically the German citizens were cast as the Nazis from whom they had fled. That must have been hard.<br />
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You can see there was plenty of entertainment. All in all, we really enjoyed it and will thoroughly recommend it. It would be great as a large group or as just a couple. If you have any interest in WWII then you will get even more from it.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: inherit; font-size: x-small;">We liked the Casablanca but not the Sandy Collins</span></td></tr>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;">Some points to note:</span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">You do need cash for the bar and for the food. The food is quite moderately portioned, so best not to go hungry (we were grateful for half a chocolate bar and a bag of nuts left in my bag from the day before!)</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">The cocktail bar (either side of the stage) is different from the main bar (the one with purple lights) and does take card (had we known this, we would have saved our cash for food).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">If you are up for dancing, you will be dancing on carpet (not a deal breaker, but some dancers like to know this).</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">You do see the film at the end - we weren't too sure so I was glad to have taken my glasses.</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do take something to barter with when <span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">Ugarte comes around offering to find you transit papers. I had a string of beads stuffed down my bra but promptly forgot and was concentrating so much on his accent I didn't get that he wanted money or similar - ha ha!</span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="line-height: normal;">If you gamble at the roulette table you can put something else down as collateral - our table companion put his cufflinks down and won a bar of chocolate, AND got his cufflinks back. (Had we realised this earlier I could have put my beads down, hungry as we were!)</span></span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;">When you book, you get told you have "booked a table" but when you get in there it is a free for all and you just find a place - or so it seemed. We sat in the front of the stage, near the middle stairs (because we knew we would dance) and had a good view</span><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"> of the proceedings.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">A few were not dressed up at all and it didn't seem to matter - but they did look out of place</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It appeared that many people were told to wear a neckerchief and it never came up in the "play" so I'm not sure that matters either.</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">Do take your papers though! You need to provide your fingerprint (scribble on your finger and press) and a photo (some people drew theirs).</span></span></li>
<li><span style="background-color: white; line-height: 19.1875px;"><span style="font-family: inherit;">It is warm in there, I was glad to have worn a dress (for dancing in) so I could take my jacket off and cool down. It is, after all, Casablanca.</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">It was an amazing day out - something quite </span></span><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;">extraordinary</span><span style="font-family: inherit;"><span style="line-height: 19.1875px;"> different. I look forward to seeing what Future Cinema does next! </span></span></div>
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Right after Christmas and the New Year, when your house is finally cleared of tinsel,we get all encouraged by a new year and the clean slate it seems to bring. We vow that we are going to loose weight, change jobs, quit smoking/drinking/buying new stuff and instead we are going to be godly saints of wholesome amazingness. It feels GOOD.<br />
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But we forget that our brains are still foggy from all those chocolates, and while we are restless to get a move on with a NEW LIFE, actually, this is probably the worst time to force a hefty life change on ourselves. The thrill of the season is over, we either have months of bleak Winter ahead or we're on Summer holidays, when we are supposed to be basking in the warmth of the sun.<br />
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I find what I need most is less expectation but more routine. I need a bit more of a settled pace, healthy food to straighten out my brain, a bit more sleep. Big expectations that I can't live up to don't help because I just feel let down, and then I get busy with the big stick, some of you will know what I mean, the one that you beat yourself over the head with (metaphorically of course).<br />
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In getting back to a routine, I can accommodate simple strategies, such as more water, early nights, clear one thing off the mending pile a day, get out for a walk. It seems a bit simple, and it is, but it does produce results and the difference is I don't heap a heavy load on myself or expect massive rewards. Simple steps and incremental change feels good too.<br />
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I may not quite know yet what I want to change. After all, change takes effort and sometimes can be scary. I find this time of year to be much easier to identify what I DON'T want. This usually brings about an early spring clean and trips to the charity shop. This might seem like just a clear out, but in choosing what can go, you are also mentally choosing what activities you don't need, such as those second hand tap shoes that seemed like a good idea at the time, but that was 8 years ago and you still haven't made a class. Either you find a class and give the shoes a whirl, or let them go and have a bit more space for what you do need.<br />
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You are left with things that lift you, or maybe even with mental blank sheet. Either way it clears the decks for new things, people, opportunities, and for authentic goals to appear.<br />
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It is not all dull and boring though. This time of year is also great for tidbits of inspiration; museum trips, new films, trying something different, wearing something different. Tiny re-en carnations of who you might want to grown into next. Who knows where it might take you?<br />
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So for me the new year, if I was clever and broke it down, would be about the following steps:<br />
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Then, by the end of January I am usually quite enthused and have some new authentic goals that I want to move towards. And they tend to be smaller, like just month long, or 3 months long. Soon enough that the goal post can be glimpsed from tippy toes as it glistens in the sunlight.<br />
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How about yourself, do you have a bit of a theme for this time of year?<br />
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The pictures in this post have been bought to you by two calendars that are fun and inspiring to me. The first is Kitten von Mew's calendar and you can purchase it <a href="http://www.trainofevents.co.uk/pages/memorabilia-for-sale.html">here</a>. You can see how very good it is since I have taken photos of it and blown it up and it still looks great! That is thanks to Kitten and <a href="http://www.candeephotography.co.uk/index.htm">Candee Photography</a>.<br />
The funny quotable inspirations is a "Love every Minute" calendar from The Bright Side.<br />
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A lot of you liked my festive shoe clips, but just because the festive fun is over doesn't mean we need to stop decorating ourselves. Sometimes it is essential just to get through these long last days of winter, or for those of you in the southern hemisphere (*waves hello at friends and family*), you can jazz up your plain summer sandals.<br />
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...Cept I wasn't much. Christmas had me a bit bogged down with a head cold which seemed to get progressively worse. We had a very quiet Christmas planned and I was grateful for that on the day. </div>
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This dress seems a bit unlikely for Christmas, until one sees that it has pine cones on it!</div>
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Our two trees. The little one in the foreground (table top sized) was made by my clever Mother-in-law. It lights up and looks gloriously cartoonish - a bit Dr Seuss like in fact.</div>
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The second outfit of the day was warmer. The earrings and brooch were a gift from Mr Heyday and there's the Christmas Bauble decorations, just two of them, since I wasn't up to doing the elaborate do I had first imagined. Still, I'll pack them away and they'll come back out next year.</div>
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Hello! We are on the Christmas countdown now. Not long to go! I like Christmas. I think it is fun, but only once you've got ALL THE THINGS done. Up until then the stress is a bit pants. We've had a very laid back season so far, but I've seen all types of bad manners due to stress on the high street. I'm staying out of it now until the sales hit.</div>
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I had so many ideas for Christmas themed outfits to wear to dances and to show you but a big ole lurgy hit me Friday afternoon so I've ended up staying in. Boo. It was my own fault - it happened when I thought to myself "ohh maybe I can spare a few days and just chill out". It is always when the respite comes that the bug arrives on your doorstep to stay eh?</div>
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Nevertheless, I have remade my Christmas Bauble ears from <a href="http://intheheyday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/12/when-it-is-more-cost-effective-to-make.html">Disneyland</a> into something less Mickey and more...err, Shoney. I thought you might like to make your own so here's what I did...</div>
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1. Hunted down rubber bands, hair clips and sorted the baubles into piles so that I didn't have two of one colour on a clip. I thought I would do 3 on a clip but that looked a bit limp, so it was groups of 5 and 4 in the end. BTW, that is my festive table cloth this year. Cool huh? I like it so much it will have to come back out at Easter.</div>
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2. Cut the rubber bands to end up with a "string" of rubber. I found this really easy to work with as the stretch makes it easy to tie the band tight enough so the baubles bunch up. Plus, they are free in the UK since the postman uses them all the time and walks them right to your door. Thread the rubber band through the clip.</div>
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3. Thread the balls onto the band too. At this stage I decided a green bow would be a nice finishing touch, as well as to fill in the gaps between the baubles. I tucked the ribbon in so that I could tie it neatly after the whole thing was secure. Tie the rubber tight using a reef knot, tie the bow using a bow.</div>
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5. The end result! I plan to nestle these among a fancy curled up-do, but we'll see what happens on Christmas Day and how I feel. At worst I can roll my hair up and let these do all the talking.</div>
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Number 35 is <a href="http://thefortiesfloozy.wordpress.com/">The Forties Floozy</a>. Here she is looking cold but festive. Miss B, send us an email to shop@heydayonline.co.uk with your real address on it and we will get these clips out posted tomorrow.</div>
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If you fancy creating your own festive shoe clips/hairflowers (or for birthday or wedding or just <i>mondays</i>), see <a href="http://theglamoroushousewife.com/2012/12/diy-festive-shoe-clips/">The Glamourous Housewife's instructions</a> on her blog. I love that my clips inspired her crafting and that now I can link back to her. The wonders of blogland!</div>
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Don't her's look so pretty?</div>
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I wore a christmasey outfit to dancing last Friday. I have so many self-decorating ideas that I realised I had to start early! I bought these from Gemma who is making all sorts of lovely hair clips.</div>
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Some of our students fell completely so completely in love with the idea of the holly on the shoes that I know they have been checking the blog for details of where to get their own. *waves hello*</div>
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Dress: Vintage ebay or etsy. I took fabric from the hem to make the belt</div>
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Shoes: Aris Allen, my most comfy dance shoes (rather scuffed now)</div>
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At Magic Kingdom in Florida it seemed to me every cool person had some kind of Mickey/Minnie mouse ears, or a goofy hat, or a WHOLE PRINCESS OUTFIT. (Me? Jealous much?). I investigated the cost of buying such a headpiece but at $17 for your standard ears to look like everyone else seemed a little dear. Even a nutter such as myself wouldn't find much use for them again until the next time I visited.</div>
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Being on holiday in a hot place meant I didn't take too much real vintage. I didn't wish to be spending any of my holiday hand washing or ironing and so there are some old normal civilian t.shirts in my pics. I do apologise! In my defense I was prepared to leave these behind if I found good vintage bargains and had run out of space, which can happen in the vintage hunting mecca called the U.S.A (Universal Shop for Antiquities).</div>
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I leave you with the final pic of Sleeping Beauty's castle at midnight. Pretty huh?</div>
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I had a different kind of get together with friends recently. We get together to be tended to by a vintage hairdresser, and as it was the last weekend in November, a bit early for too much tinsel. </div>
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The time felt right for a tiny sprinkling of Christmas magic though so I made up an easy party theme:</div>
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"Dust off your Cinderella shoes"</div>
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By definition, a Cinderella shoe is one that you must get out of by midnight, which is when you cast them off to hobble home bare footed, and while not practical for everyday use, are very useful for hooking a prince.</div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">The number of "arriving" shoes I have is quite </span><span style="text-align: left;">extraordinary,</span><span style="text-align: left;"> though I didn't think so until some of the ladies gazed at the tree and asked "are they </span><i style="text-align: left;">ALL</i><span style="text-align: left;"> yours?" </span></div>
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<span style="text-align: left;">But of course! In truth these are just my brightest ones on the tree, I have far more. But YOU guys knew that.</span></div>
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Having said that, I've bought most of them at car boot fairs, charity shops etc and since my classic vintage style doesn't change, some of these on the tree I've had for 10 or 15 years (it would have been longer if I'd stayed in one country), and some I only paid £2 for. Plus I think it is the easiest way of glamming or funking up any outfit as well as lifting your spirits.</div>
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Sorry you haven't heard peep from me for so long now. Lets see now... I've recently come back from a really long trip to Orlando, Florida for a seriously needed RnR. And before that, I was running around getting organised work wise and other stressful-things wise. I was very glad for the trip coming just at the right time.<br />
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Our holiday was for a whole month (yes I KNOW!) and we haven't had a break that long since we were on our way over to the UK, over 10 years ago. I must say, my time efficiencyometer loved it and here's why:<br />
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1. After 2 weeks I really felt like I was on holiday. There was a difference in the chill out factor level from there on in.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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2. We had plenty of time for not doing anything much. We had days packed full of the theme parks and other days chock-a-block full of books and napping</div>
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<br />3. It is more time efficient to go away for a longer time than have two or more short breaks. Granted, it is not often you can go for a month, but there is something to be said for making all that holiday planning, packing, just-must-do-this-thing-for-work-ing, not to mention jet-lag and travelling, worth your while.<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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4. We got settled into a bit of a routine, we knew were to get our groceries and how to get around quickly, saving planning time and holiday stress</div>
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6. If we got distracted by an outdoor bar drenched in sunshine offering happy hour cocktails served by fun bartenders, so what?<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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7. It was cost effective. Since we based ourselves in one self-contained condominium for the whole stay (which are cheaper than you'd think), we got an extra 20% discount off the total, which made the trip much more possible. The per day rate on the rental car was also better.</div>
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5. We had time to go back to places if we really liked it. Including vintage shops (but of course)</div>
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8. We could do little bits of work (necessary when running a small business) and not feel resentful that we were supposed to be on holiday because it didn't really get in the way</div>
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<br />9. We have come back ready and eager to get back into work because we were away long enough.</div>
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10. Simply because life is too short not to make the most of it when the chance comes up - but you knew that already!<br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Our flights were courtesy of BA air miles, mostly clocked up on hubby's American Express card for his business - proving it really does pay to buy into some of these reward programs!<br />
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So now that we are back there is so much to tell you - holiday stories, shopping tales and of course we will HAVE to do a Christmas giveaway especially since we are now over 600 followers, but first dear readers, the most important thing to know is that we are running a <span style="color: #cc0000;"><b>Christmas Countdown</b></span>, with a <b><span style="color: #cc0000;">different BARGAIN</span><span style="color: #38761d;"> </span><span style="color: #cc0000;">each day</span><span style="color: #38761d;">.</span></b> The deal of the day and the code to use will be announced on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/HeydayVintageStyle?fref=ts">Facebook</a> and <a href="https://twitter.com/HeydayVS">Twitter</a>, so make sure you follow us there. And if you have joined our <a href="http://www.heydayonline.co.uk/">newsletter</a> I will send advance notice next Wednesday of the following weeks discounts (sorry, this weeks one has gone as a thank you to those who already have signed up)<br />
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We'll see you back here soon<br />
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I've had this dress for a while, but didn't wear it much, despite the fact that I loved the print. The thing was, despite needing some seam repairs and darts put back in, it used to have black binding on the neckline, armhole and pockets. But the binding had faded, and seemed to dull the dress down a lot. So I changed it to a bright green to match the print. I'm much happier with it now. Green is my thing anyway</div>
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It had a decent hem, so I used fabric from there to make the belt. The outfit will be complete when I make a little bolero out of green fabric to match the buckle.</div>
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The photo is making my boobs look maaHOOsive, (which they are a bit), but hubby taking the pics doesn't help, as he will tend to put himself in such an angle that I just about have to peer over them to see him! Also though, I've been loosing a bit of weight (on purpose) and it has gone off my waist first, leaving me a bit top heavy. Some would say that it is a good problem to have.</div>
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Isn't it a great print?</div>
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New Shoes! I had been berating the fact that I sold a similar pair years ago, and missing them because they were so lightweight and went with everything. I had to remind myself that they were also a half size too small in reality.</div>
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Anyway, these are an excellent replacement, since they have all the features of the old pair, PLUS flowers on the front. I found by complete fluke has I *just happened* to walk through a sale in a department store (I seem to only go in those places for make up nowadays). </div>
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Here's my tricky pretend 50s short hair. I roll it up at the back using a rat and then pin curls around the edges. Everyone asked if I had cut my hair that day - RESULT!!</div>
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From the other side - I tidied up that big curl after I saw the pictures. A few flowers distract from the roll at the bottom. The bonus is that the curls will hold until the next day since they are pinned in place.</div>
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There is nothing that speeds by quite as fast as time does it seems - Whooosh! It has already been 2.5 weeks since Twinwood and I haven't said peep about it. When we are trading, it is usually just so busy that we forget to eat, let alone take pics. This time I didn't quite forget you dear readers, and although they are all posed iphone pics, I hope you do enjoy them.<br />
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Gemma King and I on Saturday. Gemma was re-enacting that day and here she is in her full medics outfit. </div>
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A monster dragonfly that came to visit long enough for us to name him Jim</div>
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Me about to tuck into one of the cupcakes that Charlotte from <a href="http://restorationcake.co.uk/">Restoration Cake</a> bought along for me. It was very warm that day and my make-up has melted off.</div>
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<a href="http://www.madelinebrown.co.uk/">Madeline Brown</a>, wearing our Navy Mary dress with a bit of extra blinging sparkle, all set for singing in the main arena.</div>
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<a href="http://kittenvonmew.com/">Kitten von Mew</a> with hubby Richard, in her Peacock Mary dress that she customised with embroidered gold leaves. I love a bit of individual flair! Kitten performed all over Twinwood, and you can see her Burlesque photos <a href="http://kittenvonmew.com/2012/09/03/twinwood-festival-burlesque-photos-by-lee-parker/">here</a></div>
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The gang from <a href="http://www.vintagenews.tv/">Vintage News TV</a> came to interveiw me. I've been too terrified yet to watch it until just now, you can go see for yourself if you like, they have a lovely round up of Twinwood, and Kitten makes a cameo walk through in the best hat ever</div>
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Gemma came back to help me on the Sunday and Monday, and had a brainstorm of an idea of getting into a pair of men's trousers. (No, not with a man IN them already)</div>
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Don't they suit her well? Gemma is quite a straight figure, and while she looks great in our normal ladies trousers, can also get away with the men's ones too. Here she is in one of those "sporting" style poses reminiscent of the golden days of advertising</div>
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<a href="http://judehoyles.wordpress.com/">Jude</a> and his Mum dropped by on Monday, using the ticket Jude won on this very blog. Just as he promised he would, he dressed up for the day in military flair with a funky Elvis inspired hair do.</div>
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Then the team from Radio Twinwood came by to visit as well! They have just launched an online radio that you can listen to <a href="http://radio-twinwood.co.uk/">here</a>. It's great!</div>
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I had to laugh at how I look that last pic - like I've just gone a few rounds with Mike Tyson and won! Well that was the 5th day of my pin curl set, and what with a little wind, warm, rain and living in a plastic tent, that's what you get with my hair. I can't explain my sleeve though. Hmmm... do I look tough?</div>
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I think I've told you before that Twinwood is one of our favourite events of the year - I simply love it. This year they did even better AGAIN. We've been going 7 years now and seen the organisers slowly but steadily grown it to the size it is now, without loosing the easy going, relaxed, happy feel.</div>
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It is August Bank Holiday every year and camping places are already selling for next year. Do come if you can, it would be lovely to meet you there</div>
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When you run your own business, the to-do list is endless and it can really be overwhelming because it seems never ending. I'm sure a number of you out there get what I mean! When I worked a "normal" office job, I had NO IDEA it would be so tough to be your own boss.</div>
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I've found that I can combat this somewhat by just getting a little bit of me-time at the sewing machine, making something for myself (rather than a sample for the business for instance). Doing something for me seems to give me a bit more I <i>buzz</i> that I can in turn give to the business. It is the <i>BUZZ </i>that counts, don't you think?</div>
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I might only get half an hour or an hour at a time, but it adds up, and presto - a new outfit!When I'm sewing for me, one rule is to use what I have in the stash first, saving money of course, but also because it is getting out of control. </div>
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So in fact, it is a new outfit for free.</div>
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I've been practising with pin curl sets with wet hair and I find it fabulous! It takes my hair 24 hours to dry but then I have *good* hair for maybe 5 days. This is my hair on day one, and I haven't brushed it out on purpose, just separated and arranged the curls with my fingers. </div>
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No I haven't dyed it - it is some trick of the sunlight! And yes, I'm still in the UK, it is just that the sun was out last week.</div>
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With this dress I made a <i>reversible</i> jacket. I'm so glad I did, because now I'm planning a skirt and blouse in plain colours, that I can accessorise with the floral belt and the floral side of the jacket. Ohhh the options are endless! (over excited now, maybe my true passion in life is <i>Co-ordinating</i> - oh dear!)</div>
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And since we are on the subject of doing something you love. Heres my latest Etsy find - a seamstresses broach!</div>
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The dress without the Jacket. I'm not mad on the asymmetrical line of buttons, but at least I tried the pattern out. I think it would look better on a squarer figure. Not one that is quite so packed with curves such as mine. </div>
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Look! Pockets!</div>
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The shoes are commented on by everyone who sees them, yet I nearly didn't buy them. I got them at the <a href="http://www.hemsbyrocknroll.co.uk/">Hemsby</a> car boot fair and wasn't mad on the colour (Nutso - since they go with nearly everything I own) or the high ankle strap (also Nutso - since it is such a vintage look). </div>
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Anyway they are Clarks Originals, but must be a few seasons old, so ebay being the best bet if you'd like a pair.</div>
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I knew I've been away for a while, but flicking through my last entries I realise that I haven't really shared much at all of late. I'm really sorry. I think I have been 1) tired and held back by some kinda bug after the war and peace show and 2) preoccupied with work and other important things.<br />
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Specially made mini 40th Birthday Cake! (sorry iphone pic not the best)</div>
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One of those important things was my 40th birthday! Wow. How did that happen? I used to question people who said that it "crept" up on them, I mean, that isn't really possible since you know how old you are, and when your birthday is...don't you? But in truth it does creep up, or, more likely, you ignore it until it pounces on you.<br />
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Ealing Jazz festival in my birthday week</div>
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Well, I don't mind being 40, it doesn't feel any different really, it still feels like 35, or 29 or even 18, I still feel like me. It's when I drink too much and stay up too late that it 40 shows itself the next day!<br />
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I haven't done too much for my birthday. My own celebrations will wait a bit, but the Olympics committee were nice enough to put on a big spectacle of fireworks and ring Big Ben to tell all that it was my birthday.</div>
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And all these really fit people paraded about and the Queen jumped out of a Helicopter!</div>
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I had to wear this dress to celebrate - it's the <a href="http://intheheyday.blogspot.co.uk/2012/03/gift-of-springa-goofy-title-for-outfit.html">one that has presents</a> on it</div>
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And then a dancing friend had his 60th birthday so I got to go to a party with all my friends AND I didn't have to host it. I think that is some kinda clever really</div>
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Here's Mr Wolf and Matt doing the Dean Collins Shim Sham back to back. They love getting together and doing all their fancy footwook.</div>
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Friends Jenny and Barry on the dance floor. Check out the print on her dress! It is divers and submarines!</div>
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Another friend Susie and our fans</div>
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I also see that I'm nearing the 600 followers mark on my blog! Hello lovely new people?<br />
Ohhh what shall we give away?<br />
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Shona x<br />
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