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Discussions Posted on 9/17/2003
 
Hurricane Isabel
Here in the DC metro area we're preparing for this gigantic hurricane set to arrive tomorrow - schools are closed, the Federal government is closed, the Metro is shutting down at 11 a.m., and of course the store shelves are empty of our usual DC favori

Grabbed by a lemming from behind
I got attacked by a lemming today who held a knife to my throat and gun to my head, forced me to stop at the first Walgreens I came to and then forced me to go into the store and buy a bottle of the new Dove Self-Foaming cleanser. For good measure it

beginner's skin care help needed
Ok, I am 29 have pretty good skin, maybe on small pimple every couple of months. My main problem is my skin is *DRY*, it peels and flakes in Winter :-( Currently I use Cetaphil for moisturizer, and wear foundation (Elizabeth Arden mousse) 6 da

Vogue Oct 2003 (Gwyneth Paltrow)
Wow! Talk about gracing a cover. The lovely and talented Gwyneth Paltrow. The modern Grace Kelly. She is so photogenic. She just had the cover of Allure (great picture) and now Vogue (even better). The rightful place of The Fashion Icon Herself! :-)

Re: Ironing can be a chore...


Maybelline "Wonder Finish" foundation coupon
I don't work for Maybelline, I don't even use their foundation, but I got this in my email and thought some of you might like to have access to it. It's a coupon for $3 off their new Wonder Finish "clean powder finish foundation". I don't know anyt

Lily scarf!
Thanks to a fabulous afer, I now have in my possession the Lily scarf, which is a long silk oblong. It's very whimsical & fun & I adore it, though now that fall is here (on the calendar and, indeed, in the weather to some extent for the deep south),

Re: Out to Lunch


Re: Expected lifespan of your clothes?


Re: What *hair care* did you use today?


need new fragrance - please help..
hi there casual lurker looking for advice please! im trying to decide on a new perfume but there are soo many too choose from.. i thought if i tell you what i use regularly already, you wonderful fashionistas would be able to help me try look for

Re: How high are your heels?


Re: Maybelline Forever Lipcolors in new add'l red shades!


Re: I Coloniali - any recs?


Allure Recs in Current Issue
Please post any that you remember so that we may discuss. Gracias..

Re: OT-Re: What are you reading?


Brown Suede Boots
I just purchased a pair of Brown Suede Boots mid-calve. I need some input as to what color skirts can i wear these with and what color tops with the skirt to pull together a nice causal fall outfit. I am tired of dressing the same way i have for

Giveaway: beauty grab bag, no strings attached!
So I've got some stuff that's not really swappable (at least by my standards - there's not enough left of it, or I've had it on my swap list for months and had no takers) and I want to get rid of it. There's an assortment of cosmetics, nail and hair ca

Re: is this real?
blue atomic wrote: > october american vogue page 345. is this real bengal leopard fur? if > it is, why? aren't these endangered? maggie rizer is an idiot for > modelling this if it's real. lanvin should get a grip on themselves. Waaahh, I hope not!

Re: Comfort Clothes


Q about Madeline shoes
Hi all! I have visited Madeline Shoes web site http://www.madelineshoes.com and seen some shoes that I like. I'd like to ask you if you are familiar with this brand, and how it rates quality-wise. The shoe I like is the Dearborn, a mary-jane wit

Re: what I *bought* today


Re: How high are your heels?


Re: Lemming Scorecard


Re: "IF" perfume


Re: NM Beauty Event


urgently wnated
Urgently looking for a bra with clear straps and clear back, UK size 40b or 42b. Don't bra manufactures think anyone with a bigger chest than 38 ever wear strapless dresses?? Live in UK but will pay for shipment from US

is this real?
october american vogue page 345. is this real bengal leopard fur? if it is, why? aren't these endangered? maggie rizer is an idiot for modelling this if it's real. lanvin should get a grip on themselves. aside from the cover of boring g. paltrow and

Re: Comfort Clothes


People Magazine's Best and Worst Dressed Issue 2003
Now on sale. There are some interesting pictures. Pick up a copy. Many gorgeous pictures and a lot of craziness. Includes hairstyles with clothes. Paris Hilton won Worst Updo. Some of the bad stuff is really bad to the point of scary. Of China Chow the

Comfort Clothes
We all know what Comfort Foods are. What are your Comfort Clothes? I don't mean just the clothes that are comfortable, but those that truly *comfort* you when you wear them. Besides a very old nightgown that used to belong to my grandmother, I a

What is the price of lancome miracle in Paris?
thank you in advance

Re: The three faces of Trilby


Re: Best way to store suede Coach bag?


Perfume notes -- RL's Ralph?
Hi and thx for reading this far. I've looked on Sephora to answer this question but I still can't read it so that it makes any sense. Would anyone else have this fragrance or perhaps be able to break the notes down to help me find which note it is t

Re: ear piercing is an "adult" thing ?


Re: what I *bought* today