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Discussions Posted on 11/30/2003
 
Quality of JCrew cashmere?
I'd like to invest in some cashmere this Xmas- I like the pinks in the J Crew line but wonder about the quality...anyone have any experience with this? Are there other brands you would recommend? TIA!

Re: OT/ MTV Rich Girls
Normally I studiously avoid Reality TV but I caught this show today. Wondering if this has something in common with Dr. Phil and Jerry Springer, where you're supposed to look at the people on screen and mutter "what a bunch of losers." Would anyone

haute coutre in arizona
is there any?

Conair hair remover ?
Has anyone tried this? I saw it in several ads this weekend. It is supposed to be painless (aren't they all?). I'm wondering how well it does for removal and if you can use it on the armpits. I have the plucker thing, which name escapes me right no

Q: DERMAdoctor KP Duty Dermatologist Moisturizing Therapy For Dry Skin
Anyone tried this yet? The "KP" in the name stand for Keratosis Pilaris, and the site ( http://www.aaaskindoctor.com/ke.html ) provides the following information for the lotion: "KP Duty™ incorporates medically proven technology including ingredient

[Big News]....Displayed many Diet Handbags & Diet Bags
Wow,, This is a big News. Here are Diet Handbags. Do you happen to hear about "Diet Handbag"? Diet Handbag is made by textiles used for sports wear and diet wear. Diet Handags are composed of tote bag, mini bag, shoulder bag and fashion bag. We'l

what moisturizer to mix w/ clinique bronzer?
I like the clinique non-streak bronzer stuff but would like to tone it down by mixing it with something. My face tends toward the greasy side and the neutrogena moisturizer I used left me with a kind of shiny, greasy face. Anything else I might try, t

The Ralph Lauren ad...
Although this is a difficult one, I do sort of have a concern with this ad opposite the two doggies in the Dec N/A Vogue... Of course I realize it's meant to be cute and all that, but I think it can and might send an overture suggestion to the

Re: What I *bought* today
Major online shopping morning: At cypressbathrobes.com: Number of microfiber robes for gifts (to be combined with nice shower puffs and various spa type products and one of my new favorite things, the SwabPlus cuticle treatment swabs) Dozen turki

Wow. What a small makeover can do
I posted about my mini-makeover at the Dior counter (concealer, powder foundation, mascara and lipgloss, all applied pretty lightly) a week or so ago. I've been wearing this every day, and I'm amazed at the responses. The makeup is all very subtle

November hits and misses
Hits: *Makeup - Giorgio Armani luminous silk foundation: this is the BEST foundation I have ever had and I've tried so many (for example, MAC [still my no. 2], Calvin Klein, Lancome, Bobbi Brown, Laura Mercier, etc.) - Giorgio Armani Fluid Sheer: a

Timberland Clothing & hip-hop
Just an inquiry. Is Timberland Clothing popular with today's hip-hop youth, or possibly gang associations? After visiting an outlet store in Pleasant Prarie, Wisconsin where the store was full of minority youth purchasing shoes and boots, I began

Redken Smooth Down for Very Dry/Unruly Hair set
Went for my monthly trim on Saturday and Cindy mentioned she had a new shampoo/conditioner which she thought I would like (she knows I'm a shampoo junkie). I've been using Redken's AllSoft even though I hate the scent because my hair ended up super dr

Strip Teasing Grandma
I don't feel any guilt about pimping out my grandma if that's the only way i have to make a buck or two.

Sun wear for Petite women
Hi Pls take a look. For asian size women only. http://sg.geocities.com/body_shelter/ Thanks

St Joes College, Phila
We are taking a ride to the area of St Joes Philadelphia later today. I was wondering if anyone knows of any nice restaurants for lunch in that area - I will check messages before I leave later this afternoon. Supposed to be in the low 50s today, w

Questions about oils/skincare
Can you just add oils to products? For instance I went ahead and added tea tree oil to my Garnier Fructis dandruff shampoo. I have to shake it every time I use it but I can smell it as I'm shampooing, so I know it's there. No idea if it's doing any

Any DC/MD/VA stores for women's Long-sleeve angora crew-neck sweaters under $100?
Thanks, new

Borlind et al-- now at vitaminshoppe.com
The latest vitaminshoppe.com catalog (1-800-223-1216) lists new lines: Borlind, Lavera, Gabriel, Better Botanicals. Borlind seems a bit pricey- e.g. $20.25 for 5.07 oz. of cleansing milk--$29.40 for 1.7 oz. of night cream vitamin shoppe gives g

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La Beauté Prend Source Dans l'Aliment (Anti-âge anti-ride soin de peau) Le Collagène: Est la structure, la molécule qui tisse la peau ensemble. Le Collagène est la protéine structurale la plus abondante dans le corps.60 % du corps se compose du

Diffuser for Conair Ion Shine
I just purchased the Conair Ion Shine hairdryer due to the many recommendations from AF. The problem is that my diffuser does not fit. It has a little tiny "diffuser" but I really want/need to use a standard diffuser. Has anyone found one that fits? I

Last minute Santas
If you wanted to be a Secret Santa but missed the deadline, here is your stay from the governor! ;-D I have a few latecomer Santas who want to participate, and I just need a couple more to round it out. Please read the guidelines (easily Googleabl

L'Oreal To Acquire Majority Stake in Shu Uemura
Clichy, 19th November 2003 - The L'Oréal group today signed an agreement whereby Nihon L'Oréal K.K., the group's Japanese subsidiary, will acquire the majority shareholding in Shu Uemura Cosmetics, Inc., the company that manufactures and markets Shu Ue

Jeans advice, please
So far, the best fit I have found in jeans is Gap Boot Cut stretch in size 1. These are a little big in the waist though, having the waistband gap so often seen. Also, these are the regular boot cut, not low-rise, or extra low rise. Just regular mid-ri

Where to buy jewels for jeans?
I saw a tv program called Cityline. They showed some jewels for jeans, you hook it onto where the belt is supposed to go. Which stores carry these? Thanks. --

Your're gonna find this one hard to swallow, but it's the truth!
Bored and confused so I put in an old tape from daze gone by. A commercial promoting the up and coming new technology for home computers is here and of course it's on the edge... VIC 20 Polyester suits are next ;-) -- Cheers Den

klorane "eau de bebe"
I am looking for this fragrance not so much for the fragrance but more for the promotional stuffed animal that comes with it. My daughter has one and has become inextricably attached to it and it has definately seen better days. I would love to get a

ELVIS fabric??
Does anyone know where to get ELVIS printed fabric. I previosly purchased some from Shamash & Sons a few years back., but cannot find it anymore?? Any ideas, co's etc? THANKS & God Bless.

Rave: I Taste Like Sugar Lip Gloss Set
Okay...I caved and picked up this set at Sephora last week. Just a few weeks ago I ranted that I didn't care much for lip gloss, despised the "gloppy" sensation it leaves on my lips, and yet... Well, this set is just so gosh darn cute! That's what drew

Secret santee wish list
I was told to post this on alt fashion so here is mine: Chanel infrarouge lipstick in sweet sixteen Christian Dior Dior addict lipstick in ingenue pink Too faced eye shadow duos in either denim and diamonds or bada bing bada boom. Too faced lipstic

Re: OT/What Music Do You Have Playing?


Victoria's Secret clothes - where to buy?
I saw on VS's website that they have some beautiful clothes. However, when I tried to locate a store near me, they had only 2 categories: lingerie or beauty. Do they actually sell their clothes at their lingerie stores, or are their clothes available o