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| Discussions Posted on 10/9/2003 |
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| Need Color Advice ASAP |
| I have to go to a 9 AM wedding this Saturday...and have been really busy so
just started thinking about something to wear. I found in my a closet, a
new with tags still attached 2 piece shirt & skirt outfit. I think it will
work..the skirt is calf len |
| Re: Oily Skin & Foundation Q? |
| I too have very oily skin. I haven't worn foundation for years and my
skin is still oily, so I don't know that stopping would help you any.
You mentioned you used a good soap -- from what I've read most soaps (bar
soaps, anyway) are too harsh on you |
| What I Got in the Mail |
| x-no-archive: yes
Actually the other day:
Hot Tools Ionic Hot Brush
OPI Drip Dry
OPI Big Apple Red
Ultra Dental Pen
Lighted Makeup Mirror
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| What I Bought Today |
| x-no-archive: yes
Marc by Marc Jacobs Buckled Boot - http://tinyurl.com/qejy
Chantecaille Fall Look: French Starlet (whatever) -
http://tinyurl.com/qek1
Dolce & Gabbana Snap Dress - http://tinyurl.com/qek4
Carmen Marc Valvo Fur-Collar Sweater & Sati |
| Frugal Fannies is Back!! |
| I got a card in the mail today - check it out: http://www.frugals.com/
mjseldin
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| Oily Skin & Foundation Q? |
| Problem: I have extremely oily skin (even though I use a good soap and toner,
plus Tazorac on problem areas). My foundation (I've tried many, many) always
looks greasy after as little as an hour. I use loose powder over the
foundations, which are al |
| New Uses for Old Friends |
| Last night at the hairdresser I read the new Harper's Bazaar with Meg Ryan on
the cover.
They showed a clever new use for Hermes scarves. (as if wearing one is not
clever enough)
Tie up the 4 ends like a hobo's bag and sling it over your should |
| Columbus, OH shopping |
| I just found out that I'll be making a quick trip to Columbus this weekend.
The hotel where my mom and I are staying looks to be walking distance from
City Center Mall.
In doing a quick Google search, I see Columbus has several shopping areas.
My qu |
| Hair accessories infomercials |
| I read the "Hair Claws" thread with a lot of interest since I'm growing out
my choppy bob and have a lot of layers to deal with right now. There are a
lot of infomercials for various hair accessories like Hairagami, Clipdini,
Hot Knots, etc. Has anyo |
| Rimmel nailpolish ? |
| i'm asking this for a friend. she's in search of some color...she thinks maybe
its named after the planet jupiter. anywhere she could find/buy this online?
tia!
--kel
"A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the
dress |
| too many eye creams! which one shall win? |
| Hey girls!
I'm shopping for an eye cream, but am overwhelmed with the plethora of them out
there, so of course I come here to take in some advice from the pros ;). Of
course, cheap is good, that is if it does any good, but I wouldn't mind
springing fo |
| Leather Pants Question..... |
| I just ordered (from a friend's ETC line) a pair of awesome olive leather
pants....She got me two sizes (8 and 10) to try. I am apple shaped meaning
fairly slim through the hips thighs and behind, but I have a
big-old-flabby-no-matter-how-hard-I-diet |
| Bags |
| I bought a smart bag in the 2nd hand shop. It's as new and only a couple of
quid. It's black with a silver ring type trim and is large enough to be a
shopping bag, it's got 'hard bits' on the bottom corners where I can put it
down without the material |
| Favorite Makeup Techniques |
| What tricks or techniques have made a big difference in how your makeup looks:
Here are mine:
Paula Begoun's trick of using a lighter liner on the lower eye than on the
upper lid.
EMiriamD's trick of putting powder liner into the lashline rather |
| What are *you* wearing? |
| Green/grey raglan sleeve crew neck, cotton/silk, Banana Republic over a
Lighter green spread collar shirt, Tom James
Hermes Scarf, "Les Eperons", vintage, in olive, taupe and pink
Stone chinos, J Crew
Brown bit loafers, J Fenestrier
Gucci Envy for Me |
| Dove Essential Nutrients Night Cream |
| x-no-archive: yes
I am afraid the Night Cream is at fault for the handful of cystic zits I
have gotten in the past two days I've used it. My skin is normal-to-oily,
often acne-prone. At age 26 going on 27 I was hoping this would be a good
night crea |
| Posting, Google and Mozilla |
| I will be alternately posting from both Google
and Mozilla for the indefinite future. My email
addy will stay the same.
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| where to buy Sisley Tinted Moisturizer in the USA - please help |
|
I am located in the SF Bay Area and am interested in
getting Sisley's Tinted Moisturizer for my particular skin tone.
Anyone know where I can find this product?
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| Jay Strongwater mirrors |
| Did anyone get the free one from the NM beauty event, and if so, what does
it look like?
I had a card for one in my gwp tote.
Audrey
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| Nars Aqua gel Vs Clinique Moisture Surge |
| Hi all:
I recently tried a sample of Nars Aqua Gel Hydrator over night and
awoke to very refreshed skin.
I have tried the Clinique moisture max surge product in the past and
really like it.
But I wonder if any of you have noticed a similarity betw |
| Mirenesse Products-Where in US? |
| Does anyone know where these can be obtained in the US except for the
shopping channel? I bought an assorted kit.......hated everything except
for the Lip Lava, which honestly lasted about 4-5 hours on me. That is
unreal for a gloss product and my li |
| Trish McEvoy platinum planner |
| I bought one of these a long, long time ago, and I can't remember what
size it is. Could someone who has one please help? Thanks! |
| Shoes Help |
| Hi. I'm a guy. I have a gray sweater and khaki pants. What shoes would go
best with that? Thanks.
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| Victoria's Secret Garden Collection |
| I bought the Love Spell eau de toilette from there over a year ago and
absolutely love it. Since I don't have a VS anywhere near me, nor am I
heading into the US any time soon I figured I'd try to get some more of it
online just in case it were to be |
| I've never... |
| Here's a thread we did ages ago--I came across my response and thought I'd
update it and add it to it:
[my old answers]
....worn brown lipstick
....eaten cauliflower or broccoli
....minded dating short men
....bought anything from J. Crew
....l |
| the price is right |
| Say you were going to start to keep a stash of inexpensive ($10-15 or less)
"pick me up gifts" to give to friends and co-workers when they were having a
bad day or two. What fashion/beauty/cosmetic items would you have handy?
The beauty/cosmetic o |
| Benefit GWP at Macy's Herald Square |
| Best of Benefit
You only deserve the best...so come to the "Best of Benefit" event.
Let Eric Jimenez, Benefit's Ambassador of Beauty and his fabulous team
introduce you to the famous fake-its: dandelion, dr. feelgood &
benetint. Treat yourself to t |
| Shampoo that makes your hair smell the best? |
| What shampoo and conditioner really leave your hair smelling good?
Thanks. |
| Re: Bath & Body Works coupons |
| Thanks to the person who posted the links for these coupons. They are found
on the B&B site,
www.bathandbodyworks.com I want to add raves for the anti-ageing body
products, a great
buy if you like the scents. I have the coconut lime verbena body l |
| Scar Therapy |
| Any suggestions for making body scars diminish? Thanks. |
| Portrait Shots |
| Hi everyone.
I am wondering about something.
Has anybody had any experience doing portrait shots of people that are not
used to being photographed, but still want that model/glamour look?
My friends want their portraits taken some in b&w some in c |
| Products on HSN on THursday |
|
Thursday on the HSN network at 4 PM (I believe Eastern time) they are having
bath and beauty products, I believe the Perlier line and one or two other lines
will be featured. I know someone was inquiring about Perlier earlier today or
yesterday s |
| Bad Highlight Job! Orange Stripes! |
| I had my hair highlighted a couple days ago with the stylist I've gone
to on and off for the last few years. This is probably my fourth or
so highlighting session and haven't had problems. I'm a natural blond
but my hair has darkened in the last few |
| what I wore today |
| For a visit to the State Fair (where we ate junk food and rode
the giant ferris wheel at the moment the French call l'heure bleu,
so that all the lights of the midway and the city were coming up):
black jeans
black 3/4 length sleeved tee shirt
anci |
| Major Vintage Category Changes at Ebay |
| Some of you who have been around for awhile will remember that I was
vigorously opposed to posts pertaining to ebay listings here on af.
I'm extremely active on ebay and haven't changed my opinion a bit.
Hooray for Jjjjulie for constantly reminding f |
| Oh no..new Urban Decay on Sephora! |
| http://tinyurl.com/q9ax
the hot boxes have to be the cutest packaging thus far (and I'm really liking
the Stila)
Looking forward to seeing much of this in person next week!(also want to check
out the new Cream and Sugar Scrub)
Heather
http:// |
| OT: The Governator |
| So .... Arnold Schwarzenegger is the new governor of California. Last night
Fox News ran his acceptance speech, they had Tom Arnold on as a commentator.
(Remember Tom Arnold? He was the midwest meat packer who's former wife
*bought* him a Hollywood |
| Milk of Magnesia |
| Last week I ordered MoM from an English online store. Today I got the
bottle, but it's in "Original Mint Flavor". I doubt if this is the
right one to put on my face. When I ordered the product, the site only
mentioned MoM "Original", nothing about mint |