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Discussions Posted on 12/27/2003
 
Cashmere -- dry clean only, really?
At the after-Christmas sales today, I bought a Charter Club cashmere sweater (for half off!). I got it home before I read the washing instructions: dry clean only. I've never cashmered before. Is dry cleaning truly necessary with cashmere? Or can the s

New Year's Eve Men's Formalwear Question
I have a black tie party to attend this New Year's eve. I have a Brooks Brothers black shawl tuxedo. I have an all cotton pleated wing collar shirt that I bought with this tux. The problem is I hate the shirt. I hate the pleats and wing collar. I al

BBW Big Sale coming up
Hey gang, I work at a BBW store, and our big semi-annual sale starts Monday...there's a lot of discontinued scents that will be making an appearance, so it might be worth stopping by if there's an old scent you miss. Plus, there'll be lots of other g

Laura Mercier Secret Brightener?
Has anyone tried the secret brightener or the secret brightening powder? I need something for undereye shadows and was wondering if this works. MLG

"Nothing" knockoffs site
Just found this knockoffs web site, Valuebags.com: http://shop.store.yahoo.com/valuebags/index.html Has anyone bought from them and if so is their quality ok? Thanks. -- Debbie the Underdogged das at spamcop dot net "I'm not crazy, I've

Varied Intelligent Links
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How to apply concealer or powder for male
I finally took the metrosexual leap and purchased some stick concealer and pressed powder. Now how do i put this stuff on?? Just trying to cover some redness and blemishes and lessen shine in the t-zone. Obviously, as I'm a guy, the most important t

Great Makeup Discoveries of 2003
The time has come. To make things easier, I'll list some categories: I love this thread and have been waiting for it. I have brown hair and eyes, just turned 39 *gasp* and am trying to reduce wrinkles 1.) foundation Still StudioFix NW20, tried the L

Shiseido
Every time I go the makeup counter the sales girls always tell me how terribly dry my skin is, and I always walk away with a new moisturizer that they swear by. It never works. Today I bought Shiseido revitalizing Cream. It cost a small fortune! Has

Comfortable contact lenses?
To those who wear contact lenses, do you happen to know what brand and type you wear, if you are happy with your lenses? I should add that I am especially interested in hearing from those who have astigmatism and wear toric lenses....I have been having

Liz Claiborne Sweepstakes
http://www.lizclaiborne.com/sweepstakes/holiday03/sweeps.asp 1 $500 Grand Prize 2 $300 First Prizes 4 $150 Second Prizes MLG

Great Makeup Discoveries of 2003
The time has come. To make things easier, I'll list some categories: 1.) foundation 2.) concealer 3.) powder 4.) blush/cheek color 5.) eye shadows 6.) shadow base 7.) mascara 8.) liner 9.) lip liner 10.) lipstick/lip color 11.) lip gl

what i ordered today
A gazillion fragrance *samples*......I'm determined to find new fragrances this year....one spicy and woody like Chaos and the other fresh (citrusy/white flowery I think): From Luckyscent (thanks for recommending this site, Stevie): Jules and

protecting suede
Against every ounce of better judgement I possess, I bought a pair of light colored suede pants. Now I'm afraid to wear them. Is there a way to protect them, like shoes, or should I just be careful? I'm on my way to google, but you guys are my first ch

What I bought today
At Hecht's (who had 20% off coupons today: -- A rather frivolous purchase but I got a very good buy: knee-length faux mink coat -- very plushy and cozy-feeling -- Alpine Studio -- Fairly heavy wool zip-up short jacket in a plaid of deep golds, b