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Discussions Posted on 10/29/2003
 
The Green Eggs Report
Slightly off topic. In perusing Yahoo! to find the photo album, this site popped up indicating that it had every URL posted on AF I *think* since August 2002. http://tinyurl.com/sxdc I thought it was interesting and a good research tool. --

Ping Hef
Happy 50th Tanks for the nice stuf in the mail the apparel and other stuff is pretty nice too BTD - Have Lute Will Travel

CoverGirl bedroom makeover contest
http://www.covergirl.com/sweepstakes/2003_love_sonnet/index.jhtml;jsessionid=OX3O541J4KVENQFIAJ2NOCQ?_requestid=5123237 Tara

Avon free stuff
www.avon.com/condenast The first 1000 entrants will receive a full size Anew Clinical Line and Wrinkle Corrector. All others will receive a trial size. My confirmation said I would be receiving the trial size, so apparently they are already out o

Free fashion advice for Plus Sizes - no cookies
www.PlusSizeUSA.com/plus-size-fashion-advice.html

Received my Beauty Cafe order!
Thank you Lisa! Your service is absolutely the best. I ordered the CSP Vanille Abricot on Saturday--and received it today. My goodness--this is the best perfume in the entire universe! I love it. I can't wait until my hubby gets home to smell it al

Where to get make-up done?
Hi! I am new to the U.S.. I was wondering if you know where to get make-up put on; I mean, what is the name of the type of place I can go to pay for make-up being put on. I looked in phone book, and only got hair places. Thank you for any help!

? about making bath salts
Since getting inspired to make bath salts I've been looking at ingredients of existing products. Some list the EO combinations which could be really helpful. But one product (can't recall which) included borax as an ingredient. I don't find borax in th

got my sephora.com order today
Hi there Got my covet Sephora.com order. I used a e-gc to pay for most. I wound up charging a mere 4 bucks to the CC since I hit over 75 for the free shipping ! Whhhhheeeeee! Here's what I got. Outlaw blush from Nars that I realized yesterday dupli

Re: Joie stuff
> >LA being Louisiana? If you're desperate call the Bloomie'sin NYC they'll >ship or I can see if the one near me has it and if they do I can get >them to hold it for you. Let me know how desperate you are (speaking as >someone who spent 3 hours hunti

Halloween Pub Fun
My college pub is having a Halloween affair tonight. And who or what am I going as? ...... Meg White! With my boyfriend as Jack White...hence the White Stripes. :) Red, white and black all over. Will be much fun dressing up! Just thought I would

(Almost) Famous Footwear
I just ran into a local celebrity (musician) at the grocery store. As I was debating whether to say "Hi. I enjoy your music," he looked at me, looked down at my bright pink chucks, and gave me a big "Hello!" I must have looked shocked because he qui

Doe Joe Millionaire Have a Queer Eye?
Am I the only person who finds it really disturbing that the next Joe Millionaire shaves his chest? What kind of cowboy shaves his chest? Ewwe... I can't imagine the early morning stubble. Alice

the annoyance of breaking a nail
ok so in 3 days i have broken 3 nails, all on the same hand. SO frustrating! so i have my left hand, which looks great, all long and tapered nails. my right hand is a *&^$% joke! thumb and pinky are long and the rest nailbitingly short. ughhhh! i

transitioning your wardrobe for fall (article)
http://www.dressingwell.com/falling.htm One person's opinion focusing on business casual wardrobes and how to transition from warm to cool weather clothing. I'm not sure I 100% agree with everything, but it's interesting I think. standard dis

It's a floor wax AND a dessert topping!
Some of us use aspirin as a mask. Some add baking soda to our cleansers. Some use hair conditioner for shaving cream. What products in your arsenal do the unexpected? Here are mine: Lily of the Desert Aloe Vera gel: ¥ smeared all over my face

The Fires/Where is Mary aka Mpamber?
x-no-archive: yes I think she's near the fires and I am wondering how she is doing and anyone else near these areas. Mpamber, unless I have her completely confused with someone else. Rorosity@aol.com also.

Ever bought from eBubbles?
I usually stick to places I know for online purchases, but eBubbles has something I want....has anyone bought from this site? Thanks a bunch. Smokey

What Else I Got Today
x-no-archive: yes Uh, some Lee Labrada Carb Watchers Lean Body Hi-Protein Meal Replacement Bars. I won't be tempted to eat extras. ;-) Um, not yummy in the slightest.

Fashion advice for Plus Sizes [ free ]
http://www.plussizeusa.com/plus-size-fashion-advice.html

the times they are a'changin'--or are they?
OK, back in mid-August I asked: ---------- Even though it's been a while since classes resumed for me in the fall, I still think of September as a mini-New Year celebration, with the same opportunity to make changes, even if those changes might only s

only an afer would do this:
--get a virtual PhD in fragrance or foundations or pocketbooks or skincare --be able to ID a scent on someone else, even if s/hje doesn't wear it --understand how shopping sales actually saves you money -- Julie P. http://www.design-career.co

Magazines you read for Fashion inspiration
Hello Everyone, So what magazines do you like to read and flip through for the newest fashion trends and ideas? Instyle magazine has always been a favorite of mine. I can sit there for hours just flipping through it. I love looking at the fancy

Pareos/Sarongs and Casual Wear
Visit www.3senoritas.com for all of your vacation wear this winter. Funds in Candian dollars. No shipping/handling costs for parcels sent via regular Canada Post, within Canada.

Free ground shipping @ kiehls.com
http://www.kiehls.com/ with a purchase of $25 or more until 10/31/03 code is: CREAM

Bowie and Iman to star in Hilfiger campaign
What a nice picture of the two: http://www.vogue.co.uk/vogue_daily/story/story.asp?SSID=6 " DAVID BOWIE and Iman will star in the first campaign for Tommy Hilfiger's new H Hilfiger line, which will launch in spring 2004." Rest of article a

Embarrasing question - pimples on the butt!
OK - why do my ass cheeks break out? I have little red bumps that look like ingrown hairs, but I why do people have this problem? Is there anything to keep it cleared up? I use a buff puff to keep my skin back there sloughed off? What else can I d

GAP thongs?
I went on the GAP website to check out the thongs discussed earlier on the message board but was inundated with choices. Which style specifically was discussed? I believe they were compared to Cosabellas. TIA, Amy

Lingerie Sale - 2 days left!
There are just two days left in the greatest Lingerie sale! 30% off the entire catalog at http://www.charitylingerie.com This sale ends October 31st - and you won't see prices like them again! We pulled out all the stops for Breast Cancer Awareness

hair stylist
How/where can I find a hair stylist that can create hairstyle to compensate for less than perfect head/face shape? It would be even better if he/she can 3D capture my face and show a preview of the proposed hairstyle on a computer. I'm in the seat

Place to test perfumes/colognes in LA
My gal pal and I would like to try some new scents. I would like to sample some high end brand names. Where is a good place to do this in LA? Sorry if this has been covered before. TIA

OT: LINENS Advice??
This is somewhat off topic, as it pertains to home decorating, but you good people have been a never-ending source of excellent advice and seem to know sources for everything I have ever asked, so I hope someone can help me with this. I am re-doing

website using our alt.fashion posts without our permission
It's http://www.design-career.com/ It's registered to Optimized Internet Corporation 6 Ashley Road Southborough, MA 01772 US Domain Name: DESIGN-CAREER.COM Administrative Contact:: Eric Enge: optimized_internet@ma

Caswell-Massey 25% off sale Nov 3 - 17
I know this code isn't good until November 3, but I thought I'd post it anyway before I forgot. 25% off your entire purchase. Cannot be combined with any other offer. Not valid on perviously purchased merchandise. No minimum purchase necessary.

Sue Devitt Clear Water Eye Shadow? Anyone try it?
I saw something about a new eye product by Sue Devitt in the most recent issue of Lucky. I think the full name is Starlights Shadow Clear Water Eye Shadow. I found the description intriguing - "You shake it when you're ready to apply, and get the mos

recs for waterproofing suede?
I bought a pair of knee-high tan suede boots on sale at a Tod's outlet (marked down from $900 to $100 - lots of Cofarb bucks!!). I'd like to weatherproof them before wearing them. Any recs for a good weatherproofing spray for suede boots? Any partic