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Discussions Posted on 12/13/2003
 
ISO Cubby hole shelves for cosmetics &c
For the top of my vanity or to hang on the walls Does any know of a source for ones with quality and taste, preferably made out of wood? BTD

Poll: Beauty weirdness and/or neurotic habit?
What's your weird beauty habit? Mine is keeping 99.9%-empty bottles around. I can't stand to run out of something, so I suppose I keep the bottle with *3*molecules* of product in it (so I can pretend it's not gone). I'm trying to become self-aware

Smashbox Creme Eyeliner Rave
I have always been a eyeliner reject. No matter what kind of liquid or pencil, thick or thin, I have been completely incapable of using eyeliner. I would always put it on, open my eye, and find that the line was way above my lash line while when I had

Thank You SS Karen!
Home baking bread for a holiday party tonight and mail arrived. My absolutely wonderful Secret Santa Karen (swtstrawb) sent me a great gift! Included: Hello Kitty French Chocolate Kitty pencil (daughter stole this immediately!) OPI Ulta-Mate Mini

British facefinity shades
I'm interested in buying the compact makeup, which is available online. I'm pale but I don't want a shade that's too pink. How does the no. 1 porcelain shade stack up?

cover-up makeup for guys?
I've got a mild to moderate acne problem and while going to a dermatologist has helped, I still routinely get small breakouts. I'm thinking of using some sort of cover-up makeup to help hide the zits when they come, but I don't know the first thing ab

Question on Born Blonde Toner
Hey all ... I was wondering if maybe someone had some experience with this. I've been bleaching my hair regularly for a while ... used to rely on Wella toner regularly. Recently, I tried something different ... Clairol's Born Blonde Semi-Permanent tone

OT - A Spirited Christmas Cookie recipe
A recipe that just keeps on giving: Christmas Cookie Ingredients: 1 cup of water 1 tsp baking soda 1 cup of sugar 1 tsp salt 1 cup of brown sugar 1/4 cup lemon juice 4 large eggs 1 cup nuts 2 cups of dried fruit 1 bottle Jose Cuervo Tequil

Solutions to Stupid Beauty Mistakes???
I noticed a common problem was not exercising enough. It's clearly My Big Problem. So what do you do to gently bump up your exercise quotient without making a big deal of it? Also, who remembers to re-apply sunscreen? Here's my solutions to some

Thanks Santa Curly!!!
Curly (XeveryidiwantiskenX@yahoo.com) was my secret santa, and what a great secrey santa she is!!!!! I was away from home for a few days and her package was there....patiently waiting for me to rip it open! Inside was the CUTEST mini shopping bag

Did you dye your hair over the past few days?
I'm just wondering. I did. Then I found out my two housemates did. Then I called a friend in NYC and she was out having her hair colored. Is there something in the water that says: "Women. It is the second week in December. Go dye your hair." Or i

Bullet bras
Taken from a newsletter I subscribe to. http://www.cameo-intimates.com/newsletter3.jpg

AF Revelations
Hi all- How many of us out there have had "revelations" when it comes to makeup, hair care, skin care, or fashion? What I mean by this is realizing there was something you can/cannot do that you were or were not doing. I'll give you some examples

choosing semi-permanent hair color, wella & others
Hi - I have some questions on Wella Color Charm semi-permanent hair color that I hope somebody can help me with: What is the Clear 0/0 for? I read in someone's old post that it adds shine - is that what it's for, or is it to dilute another color?

HELP! gift for mom!
My mom has expressed an interest in having a decorative plate that has three little girls on it (I guess to symbolize my sisters and I). Is there anywhere brick & mortar or online that might have such plates? I was recently at a Rob McIntosh store, b

OT: Christmas cookies
I've always done the nutmeg noels, a snickerdoodle with nutmeg flavor, and the miniature black bottom cupcakes but a friend sent me a recipe for chocolate chip cookies using not one but two packages of milk chocolate chips, frangelico, kahlua, one cup

"Business Casual" Event Attire?
Hello all! My wedding reception coordinator has invited myself and friends/attendants to a Holiday celebration for clients this Thursday. The site is a gorgeous and modern 4-star hotel. Here's the ballroom where my reception is taking place- http://

Cheap alternative to face wipes
Baby wipes. I just bought a box of 80 for $4 (Playtex), and they're larger than the standard face wipes. They take makeup off just as well. Plus they're formulated for sensitive baby skin so shouldn't cause outbreaks. Not to mention they smell n

carmol
I remember seeing this talked about back a few months ago but never ran into it anywhere. My son has a skin problem and his pediatrist, of all people, gave him an Rx and free samples. He said it worked really great for him. what does everyone else us

Borders - 15% Off Purchase Coupon
Borders - 15% Off Purchase Print this page and bring it to your local Borders, Waldenbooks/Brentano's, or Borders Outlet store to save 15% on almost everything in the store http://a676.g.akamaitech.net/f/676/773/90m/images.m0.net/catcontent/bord

hair dye question
I use hair dye to cover up my grey hair (I'm mostly grey now), but can only afford to use home kits (hairdresser's far too expensive for me). This is fine for the first application, but when roots begin to show, it's a problem, because touching up root

Faboom, Crack Popple Snap! Or rather, I'd name him Ronnie...
My Santa's gift arrived today and well, Yippie! Bath Spice, Basil & Bergamot (Watkins) Aftershave Balm, Green Tea (Watkins) And this wicked Peterbrooke Chocolate Popcorn! Then the really hard part. A magazine 'bout where Santa lives (ye

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Primal Elements Texas soap?
I must know where this was purchased from!! This would be perfect for a coworker of mine. Thanks! Lourdes :-)

Shopping for watches? Help!
I don't own a watch. I've never shopped for one. Where (online) should I go? DH wants one for xmas. Gack! I know you guys will know......... ~~ Sooz ------- "Those in the cheaper seats clap. The rest of you rattle your jewelry." John Lennon

Secret Santa was waiting!
I arrived home after a particularly annoying day at work to find two package notices in my mailbox: one from Illuminations (mom's Xmas gift and a treat for myself) and the other from "Secret Santa/Land's End" (the latter being a new winter coat I order

someone know this ?
Folks, Any idea as to who this person is? http://www.spiegel.com/shop/style.asp?style_id=80515691&index=29&nav_cat_id=1287&gp_cat_id=284&category_id=1406 thanks

Santa Late-y
Dear Santee, I DID put together your package. I DID mail it. Ummm...today. All you sister late Santas out there--please post along with me so our Santees know something is coming! Rest assured, Santee, it is on its way! --Anne-Marie