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Discussions Posted on 12/8/2003
 
Make-up base
Can anyone recommend a good, inexpensive, fragrance-free make-up base? I had been using Philosophy's the Present, but now that I'm a student again, I'd like to cut back on my costs... Thanks in advance!

Problem With Nike Airmax Shoes?
I bought a pair of Nike airmax shoes and wore them for the 1st time a few days ago and they killed my feet!! come to find out on the left side of the shoe they are going in when i walk so i'm walking on the side of the shoe!!?? no wonder my foot kille

SS Gift received today!!!!
I got my package today!!!! I did not open it yet. I am trying to decide if I should wait until the day of, or what ... Thanks!!!

Cosmetic names: your favorite?
Someone mentioned that Ramy has a blush called Bitch Slap. I just love that! Cosmetic names have evolved from fluff like Pinkberry Meringue (my first lipstick, in the 60s) to a riot of imaginative monickers. What's your favorite color or item name?

FREE SAMPLE from RIMMEL LONDON
Go here: http://www.rimmellondon.com/RimmelLondon/

Thank you Secret Santa!!
My super splendiferous Secret Santa is Missy (fadingaway at yours dot com). Holy COW! This woman must have worked a MONTH on getting this together! Not only was the box full of goodies of every description, she even made custom tissue paper wrapping

Wasn't someone asking about clear purses?
Wasn't someone looking for interesting clear purses? I came across this on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3445201962&category=45229 However... it is, IMHO, crazy-expensive for something like that! Not my auction, not affi

Olay Regenerist fragrance free version
Despite the many raves for this, I held off buying it because I had tested it on my hand in the store and found the smell off-putting. But I just today at Walgreen's saw that Olay now has the Regenerist serum in a fragrance-free version. Of course, I b

Charlie, need your expertise
Reebok G6/G-Unit shoes Size 10-11 Any idea where these can be purchased and for how much? -- Dennis Remove 'Elle-Kabong' to reply

Can I post about receiving my SS gift now?
I'm hopping up and down with delight, but I am not sure if it's okay to post about receiving my SS gift yet. Um, I guess everybody guessed that I've OPENED it already! =) Leigh -- There's no place like 127.0.0.1

NPR Studio 360 perfume feature
Very good program always. This week was on scent with a segment on Demeter. http://www.wnyc.org/studio360/

Sunblock that is not greasy and doesnt sting eyes?
I have been having trouble finding a sunblock (SPF 40 or higher) that doesnt sting your eyes and is not greasy. Can anyone recommend one? Thanks

Loose Diamonds and Precious Stones - Vast selection
DiamKam manufacturing gems and diamonds. Sells precious stones,pink diamonds,purple diamonds. Certified loose dimonds by GIA ,blue dark round sapphire, rubies and emeralds. Best as center gem on a rare outstanding ring. Wholeseller prices check our u

Silk Long Johns/2 pc. Pjs Revisited
I just wanted to mention (although someone may have mentioned it already) that the Christmas L.L. Bean catalogue I received yest. has some very nice silk 2-pc. PJ/long-john type garments... Huronia

Clinique Repairwear Day SPF15, anyone try?
Has anyone tried this yet? How is it? What are the SPF ingredients? I just got email about it from Clinique and checked it out online but there's nothing about what's in it or if it's got broad-spectrum SPF. TIA for any reviews/rants/raves/feedback

Andy Capp meets the fashion world ;-)
For those with a sense of humour of course... http://www.comics.com/creators/andycapp/index.html -- Dennis Remove 'Elle-Kabong' to reply

Does Nordstrom jewerly go on sale after Xmas?
I've been eyeing the Liz Palacios crystal jewerly at Nordstrom for a long time. Does Nordstrom ever put this type of jewerly on sale after Christmas or does it stay the same price forever? Thanks in advance, Nina

Lucky Mag Beautyhabit code-$15 off $50 purchase!
p. 116 in January's issue (Ashanti on the cover): $15 off a purchase of $50 or more (with a free set of samples)..enter 'luckymag' at checkout.... happy shopping! "Why are the pretty ones always insane?"-Chief Wiggum

Lucky Mag Beautyhabit code-$15 off $50 purchase!
p. 116 in December's issue (Ashanti on the cover): $15 off a purchase of $50 or more (with a free set of samples)..enter 'luckymag' at checkout.... happy shopping! "Why are the pretty ones always insane?"-Chief Wiggum

Looking for Bare Escentuals rants or raves
I'm a sucker for infomercials and stumbled upon the one for BE mineral make-up. I got intrigued. Last week at the KOP Mall I tried the stuff and was pleasantly surprised. I got a sample of the mineral foundation in the 2.3 shade and bought a blush and

Need a recommendation
Trying to buy as much as we can online this Christmas... we're stuck on our elderly aunt (late 70s) who is very fussy, very hard to buy for. We'd like to get her a blouse, vest or sweater, but can't find anything suitable - she's a Tan Jay/Alia sort

OT: interesting facts about the origins of "high tea"
http://food4.epicurious.com/HyperNews/get/archive_swap21601-21700/21604/6.html for those who are interested in its origins. -Diane

Seeking fashion wholesaler in USA
We are leading fashion clothes vendor and distributing company that operates online and offline road shop in Seoul, S.Korea. We are seeking fashion wholesale sources for merchandise and export for Korean fashion buyer. All brands including seven, earl

Jane All Weather Lipsticks
I think that's what they are called. A new product. They are supposed to keep your lips moisturized during the cold weather. What else works well for this in a sheer, or regular lippie? ~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~*~ "Where