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Discussions Posted on 12/9/2003
 
Re: Britney Spears nude


Cufflinks/French Cuffs question
I just bought a shirt with french cuffs and cufflinks, but I tried it on with a suit, and I'm not sure, but they seem to be more for show than anything. I thought that you're supposed to turn the cuff over your blazer, so that it shows over the blazer

English Ideas cosmetics?
I'm thinking about buying some English Ideas stuff (lip balm to be specific...Grapefruit & Hint of Color), and I can't access MakeupAlley Productville (it keeps shutting me down). Any thoughts on this line? Should I not buy? Or is it good stuff?

hairstyle gallery?
Hi all -- I'm in the process of transitioning out of my "soccer mom" haircut and need some good places to find pictures of hairstyles to show my hairdresser. I want to gradually go to a shoulder-length or longer style, with piece-y layers, sort of lik

Thanks Santa!
It was that kind of day...we had a death in the family and even a trip with Stevie to South Coast Plaza couldn't cheer me up (thanks for trying Stevie!). I returned to work and errands, including sending off the huge box o'presents to my sis, niece and

A jewelry addict strikes gold!
Today making time for a 8:00 dinner date I decided to go window shopping at Macy's. My intention was to go to the Petite department but on the way to the electric staircase I saw the sale jewelry bin so I couldn't resist. So anyway, I spent some time

Wicked Witch -- elephant news, CSP
Wicked, dear -- Elephant Pharmacy now carries CSP! I was floored. I walked in and there was this display in the cosmetics aisle. I'd never tried them on, but lusted after 'em just the same......so of course you know I sprayed myself silly with 2 sce

sheer foundations (recommendations)
Hi, Can anyone recommend some sheer foundations that are good? I've tried (and like) Clinique Almost Makeup. Also tried and did not like Lancome Transparence (what a rip off). I'm eager to try more, especially stick form. BTW, I'm in the UK so m

Bod-E-Wearz
A site everyone chould checkout http://www.bod-e-wearz.com

COMFORT AND CONSOLATION FOR PARIS HILTON
COMFORT AND CONSOLATION FOR PARIS HILTON Dear Paris Hilton, (an open letter) People you once trusted have blindsided you by revealing things which you were entitled to keep private. You are a grown woman: you are allowed to have sex, and you a

Average Joe
Melena on Average Joe had a nice lift at the roots to her otherwise straight hair - anyone know how to get that?

Short History of The Gap
There was a discussion last month about what jeans the Gap used to sell. This is taken from an AP article today on the decision of Donald Fisher, the Gap's founder, to step down (my how time flies): "Fisher's fortune grew out his $63,000 investment

Hey Curly Girls: My Devachan Haircut w/Lorraine!
Just got back last night after five fabulous, snowy days in NYC. As I mentioned in a previous post, I was wait-listed for an appointment with Lorraine Massey at Devachan, and got a call shortly before my trip saying she had had a cancellation on Frida

Lacoste polo shirts source
I have a high-end home cleaning business and plan to create a "uniform" for my associates. I was thinking of Lacoste brand polo shirts. Can anyone suggest a reasonnably priced outfit for larger qty purchases? I have seens some Lacoste polo seller

Favorite Guide to Makeup
onlyskindeep wrote: >>Hi all! >>Newbie here so I apologize if I sound >>like an moron. >>I live out in the middle of nowhere and >>there aren't any good salons near me. >>So I'm stuck to books and videos to learn >>how to put on makeup. W

How do you part YOUR hair?
Down the middle? Slightly to one side? Far to one side? Zig-zag?

Lacostge polo shirts
I have a high-end home cleaning business and plan to create a "uniform" for my associates. I was thinking of Lacoste brand polo shirts. Can anyone suggest a reasonnably priced outfit for larger qty purchases? I have seens some Lacoste polo seller

My Nordstrom "drink wine and shop" night
On sunday night I picked up my buddy Jane and we headed over to our second annual shop while you're drinking at Nordstrom event. It was pouring rain and parking was hard to find - we ended up in the boonies over by Sears and dashed over to the entranc

Yaldushenu - A personlized gift for Moms and Grandma
Yaldushenu allows you to design a special pendant with personalized charms of your beloved family members. Add a charm in the shape of a boy, girl, man or woman for every person in your life, and engrave your loved one's name on the back of the c

Gifts for Fashionista FMIL?
Hi all... I'm in a quandry. My future mother in law is a woman who is really into trends, keeping up manis/pedis, jewelry, scads of clothes, etc. It's not that she's weathy as much as just really cares about her appearance. I thought *I* had a lot o

OT - Big Fat Ugly K-Mart Rant
I will, at least for the foreseeable future, NOT be spending my hard earned money at K-mart after this. Several weeks ago I bought a couple of those pre-lighted window hanging thingies. I didn't bother to put them up until this past weekend. Well

OT: alora ambience
I've been tempted to try the Alora Ambience home fragrance thingy, but I can't seem to find anyone who has tried it. Any recommendations or dis-recommendations out there? I noticed it's available at drugstore.com (http://tinyurl.com/ygmc). If you ha

battlestar galactica number 6 clothes
Not sure if all you fashionistas are sci-fi fans too but I'm wondering if anyone saw Battlestar Galatica yesterday and the beautiful black fuzzy knee length coat that Number 6 wore. Does anyone know who makes it?

ISO highlighter pencil
Hello all, I'm in search of a highlighter pencil that I can use to color the inner and outer corners of my eyes to perk them up. After googling about this, I ran across a reference to "eyebright" by benefit. This is what I'm looking for, but I'm c

yet more jelly handbags
I was poking around on Ashford.com and they now have their own jelly handbags. The smalls are $79 and the mediums $99. http://tinyurl.com/yfbh Are these not quite as translucent as some I've seen on other sites? Leigh -- got root?

Anyone used both Olay Regenerist and Paula's Choice serums?
If so, which do you prefer? Which do you think gives better results? Thanks, -- Debbie the Underdogged das at spamcop dot net "I'm not crazy, I've just been in a very bad mood for 40 years." _Steel Magnolias_

some Sephora January codes
The box with my replacement nail polish remover arrived yesterday and a card inside listed some January codes for deluxe samples. Good January 6 - 20: TRYOUT4 Peter Thomas Roth Max Anti-Shine Gel 5ml TRYOUT5 Caudalie Eye Contour Cream 2ml

More about who will replace Tom Ford @ Gucci --NYT's article
And the saga continues....this time from the female perspective: http://www.nytimes.com/2003/12/09/fashion/09DRES.html?8hpib --Maria

Re: What are *you* wearing today?
Today's high is 56 degrees. black wool Classiques Entier pant suit red cashmere sweater gold and diamond heart necklace, gold hoops and bracelet black SW loafers with black trouser socks black Desmo handbag Audrey

CG Aquasmooth match help please!
NC25...classic ivory or ivory? The mua site doesn't specify if I'm reading it correctly. Thanks. -- JennP. "I base my fashion on what doesn't itch" Gilda Radner

OT: Fun stuff (best read while NOT consuming a Coke)
A study on head injuries in nursery rhymes appears in the light-hearted Christmas issue of the Canadian Medical Association Journal. http://www.cmaj.ca/cgi/content/full/169/12/1294

drugstore foundations and concealers
What are the best drugstore foundations (and tinted moisturizers) and concealers? TIA! Trisha :)

Diamancel in NYC?
Attention New York shoppahs... I need to pick up a #11 foot file for a Christmas present (and all my web sources seem to be on backorder). I KNOW I've spotted them around town, but to save my life I can't think where. Does anyone know who sells Dia

Lancome free shipping + Juicy Tubes sample Dec 11 only
Received this in email from Lancome.com: Free Shipping on Thursday, December 11th! Lancome offers two irresistible holiday incentives to shop! 1. Get FREE SHIPPING* all day on Thursday, December 11th. 2. As an added holiday bonus, receive