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Discussions Posted on 12/20/2003
 
Help! Does anyone know of a shop/store that sells Preparation H with Bio-Dyne (yeast derivative) in the San Francisco Bay Area?
Hi, I heard that a certain formulation of Preparation H creme (with Bio-dyne - i.e., yeast derivative) will help with bags under the eyes. I believe that this formulation is not found in the Preparation H creme sold in the U.S. However, the Canadian f

Avon clinical
how are people feeling about this? I have Avon ultimate...

What I found last night
A mostly full jar of Bare Minerals in a shade that looks good for me. It was in a parking lot, just lying there sadly in the slush. So what do people think? Is it likely to be terribly germy? Or does the fact that it's dry sort of protect against

Fancl holiday special (trial sets too)
Received this in email this evening. I may take them up on their "trail" set offer. =) I don't mind paying for samples, mainly because I'm too cheap to try something pretty much unknown at full price but love to try new stuff. Fancl Christmas W

Question/newbee
I saw someone asking about an asprin mask but I have been unable to figure out why. Help! What is the purpose, what are the advantages/disadvantages to your face? TIA-Trish

in search of Pond's Cocoa Butter Lotion
Does anybody know where I can find Pond's Cocoa Butter hand and body lotion, I have not seen it around in a long time......it worked wonders on my dry skin. If not, is there one out there that is a close match in scent, consistency and softness of Pond

To My Santa....whoever you are
I hope my present is coming soon.... all these Santa/Santee posts sound so wonderful, I just want to make my contribution too! :-) Jean

Coach boot sizes?
Do Coach boots run true to size in your experience? I am looking at a pair of pointy toed ones on Ebay, just curious if it's safe to buy them in my exact size. Thanks for your help!

stylish suicide...
political or social correctness aside, what's the most stylish method of suicide do you know or recommend

Help with gift for girlfriend
Hi all, I hope I can find some help here with a gift for my girlfriend. I've already purchased some perfume that i know she will like, but i wanted to get something else as well. i was looking at the dooney and bourke "it" wristlets. She doesnt have

Happy Hanukkah
Forgot to post yesterday a Happy Hanukkah greeting to all afers and their families! Hope it is a joyful one for you. Carol

Coldwater Creek code -- 40% off
After taking advantage of the 25% off code posted here (and very gratefully!), I found a catalog in my bedroom offering a 40% off code ("We want YOU back!"). It expires on the 22nd (Monday) and I probably won't buy anything else from them by then, but

paging Lily, paging Lily
orchids done- what abt those pears? val

Lounge pants RAVE!
Ventured into the Modrobes (pronounced MODE-robes) store in downtown Toronto yesterday - have been on the look out for the perfect pair of sweats...and I found them. Fleece with a thin grey lining. They have a buckle and button and zipper, but are SO

make-up
Can anybody give me suggestions for my make up .... I grew in country side and am very new in this country, though I work in Fashion Industry, still couldn't figuer out what kind make-up I should wear for everyday use. I've not very fare complextion ,

Clarins skincare
I Googled it and posts from 2000 where the most recent I could find. Looks like it's a pretty good line - or it was back then. I went to their website and it looks like for my skin type (I'm 31 with sensitive, dry skin, I'm a bit broken out right no

Office Potluck
Went overboard cooking... made enough food to feed 100 and only about a dozen showed up... Made Thai Red Curry Schnicken cooked with red potatoes... carrots... shiitake and porcini mushrooms... in a savory red curry coconut milk gravy... and barbecu

As Promised!!
My new haircut pics are now online (if anyone cares lol)....if you want to see a "before pic" you can email me (valmont32677@aol.com). My pics are at: http://hometown.aol.com/valmont32677 I got it cut even shorter yesterday cuz the natural curl wa

Anyone up for a Seattle-are af lunch & shopping spree?
I keep seeing more and more folks from my area here, anyone interested in a get-together in the near future? -- Debbie the Underdogged das at spamcop dot net "I'm not crazy, I've just been in a very bad mood for 40 years."

Coat dilemma SOLVED!
A ways back I posted about a long wool coat I'd seen at Bebe that I was having aneurysms over because it was almost THE coat, but not quite, etc. etc. (You all know my pain.) Anyways, just wanted to give you an update: The Bon Macy's (formerly the B

OT: Affordable couch?
Hi all! I've decided that 2004 will be the year of "grown-up" furniture for me. I was wondering if anyone could recommend some resources for a couch of decent quality, simple lines, squishy fabric, and medium size? I live downtown Seattle and would pre

What non-clothing I bought today
But it will help with my beauty sleep, so I figgered it's fashion- related :-). A Tempurpedic-knockoff 3" mattress topper (off ebay, natch). 5 lb density foam, just like Tempurpedic, but a fraction of the price. Can't wait to get it! -- Deb

Santa Baby - WOW!!!!!
I left for LA yesterday at 6 AM, hoping to be home before sundown to light candles and open gifts. Unfortunately, a hellish day was made worse when the freeways were jammed with accidents, and the resultant police cars, ambulances, tow trucks and su

Victorian Trading Company?
I've been getting their catalogs for a while and completely drooling over some of the clothing in there. I recently bought a whole slew of Christmas cards from them, and they're absolutely beautiful, plus it was fun that the person who took my orde

Plum eyeliner...is it out of style??
Okay, tell me the truth. Is Plum eyeliner out of style now or what? I wear it a lot. My eyes are green and I think it makes my eyes really stand out. I tried to buy some more yesterday and had the hardest time finding any! The major brands, Revlon,

Stendhal
Does anybody knows where in the Netherlands I'll be able to buy Stendhal products.

Braun Silk-Epil Eversoft at Amazon for $34.99
Just thought I'd mention it in case someone is looking for one. I know some people here use them and like 'em. Link may be too long, try to copy and paste link http://www.amazon.com/exec/obidos/tg/detail/-/B00006592Y/qid= 1071913898//ref=sr_8_xs_

Cleaning up hair after removal
I bought myself an Emjoi, but I haven't got the nerve yet, to use it after it hurting so much the first time (I didn't prep the skin and the hair was long so I'll have to give it another go). Anyway, my question is how best to keep the hair from fly

V&A Dress Collection on film
For those of you interested in fashion, textiles, art and dress conservation: "A 52 minute film, made in association with the V&A featuring fashion designer Paul Smith, is now available for you to enjoy. Look behind the scenes and see the hidden tre

Shea Butter
What do you use it for?