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21st Century Beauty Bible - anyone read this yet?
Has anyone read this book? What do you think? The URL is http://www.beautybible.com. They have a lot of interesting tips. I swear by Eve Lom's facials and the cleansing "cream" + muslin cloth routine. Evie

prada outlets in italy
Can anyone recommend any outlets in italy (or in england for that matter)that sell prada cheap?? I mean the outlet village/warehouse type places... thanks, tom

Francesca Guerrera makeup and website
I'm craving some new 2004 makeup and found the FG site. Because I don't have easy access to a real store that carries it, I'm wondering if anyone has ordered it online and if so, any comments? Seems easier to me than calling Barneys and going that rout

$15 off $20 on HSN first purchase
This was tucked in my Dish bill today: Save $15 on your first purchase. The gift season is upon us so HSN wants to give you $15 off your first purchase of $20 or more. To save $15, refer to coupon code #679023 Valid for $15 off your first single

Bare Minerals
Saw the "infomercial" the other night and am intrgued. Has anyone used this makeup and if so, how was it? How's coverage? Ease? Any sources for buying without big $$$?

Trilby rocks my world!!!!
Wow. Just wow. Last official day of vacation, I'm just sitting here, vegging to The Learning Channel and I hear my mail guy place something at my door. Running as fast as I can, I see a package from Trilby! My fragrances are here! Miz Tribly is t

J. Peterman is back!
I did a quick google search to see if anyone had mentioned this (the most recent posts it showed were over 3 years old). We all know their clothes got kinda crappy. My mom says they went bankrupt for a while, and now they're back in business. She wo

Semi OT: How do you store your..
I'm moving in about 2 months, and am trying to get rid of and reorganize everything. So, (especially for those of you that live in small places!) how do you store your: scarves (winter ones) and other winter accessories (mittens, hats..) purses jea

What I thrifted today
I hit Buffalo Exchange and for the grand total of $108.00 I got the following: Banana Republic leather skirt, mid knee one slight white mark near the waist area, no waist band looks a bit worn which for black leather is great. Size 4 but perfect fit

How to tell the age of a coach purse?
I just came into some lovely old coach purses, and I was wondering if anyone knew of a way to determine how old they are, perahps by serial number? Thanks!

What I bought on January 1
From WTF: Jane Ireland Warm Silk Loose Powder Jane Ireland Warm Silk Pressed Powder Jane Ireland Warm Silk Liquid Minerals Gotta Go® Tortoise Weekend WTF? Brush Set Indecision Palette Glide Me Up Brush Triangle Sponges John Masters Herbal Cider

Prada shoe experts: help sizing
if i am typically a US size 9, would i wear a 39? i've heard this brand runs small, so i'm debating the size 40. the website i want to order from doesn't allow for returns, which is why its an issue. tia! --kel "A new dress doesn't get you anywhe

What are your resolutions for '04
Mine (as usual) is to try to eat better and exercise more.

Re: What shade did you color your *hair*?


Shopping etc. in Hartford CT?
My husband and I will be taking a mini-getaway the first weekend in Feb. - first time away without our three children in a LONG time! We are looking for a nice mixture of shopping, dining, relaxing and would love to check out some local sites/things

What goes around, comes around
Why doesn't this suprise anyone? From todays Globe & Mail: Mondo tattoos "Just as getting tattoos was mega-popular in the 1990s, tattoo removal is the latest trend," reports The (Memphis, Tenn.) Commercial Appeal. "Studies show about 10 m

Happy and Fashionable New Year
My resolution... wear more leather in 2004. Happy New Year! http://www.dwacon.com/new_year_2004.html

Wholesale Handbags
We manufacture and import great handbags. You may see our line at http://www.artexusa.com/handbags/home.htm, but you must buy at least a case. A case can be 10 to 45 pieces, depending on the size of the handbag. If you want to buy just one handbag,

Acrylic Nail Question
Got some new nails over the holidays as was just curious to those who have them; Can you polish them your self and if you live in the Ahwatukee area of Az do you know a good nail tech for maintenance? Thanks

Lingerie for the Lovers
For people who like to look good http://stores.ebay.com/strangegifts/plistings/list/all/dept9/index.html?dir=-1&col=2&sotimedisplay=2 http://imagehost.vendio.com/bin/imageserver.x/00000000/strangegifts/AnimatedGIF0.GIF watch this picture move.

Yves Saint Laurent: His Life & Times Documentary
A heads up for those of you in NYC who are interested in fashion history. Film Forum will be screening two documentaries about the legendary Yves Saint Laurent. The documentaries show him following his daily routine, and creative process to develop t

2004 Wish List
It's a new year, time to toss the old list. For my first shoe craving of the year, I choose these black lace slingbacks from Christian Louboutin http://www.style.com/trends/accessoryreport/clouboutin/index.html

Looking for shopping/restaurants in Barcelona
Paging Maria or anyone else in the know. A friend is going to Barcelona this Spring and is looking for shopping areas and trendy restaurants. She'll be working all day at a trade show, but will have expense account nights free! Any advice appreciated.

Gap Online customer service results..
So, after sending in a complaint to Gap.com about bad service I received (it's posted on here somewhere!) I received 2 responses today. The first, regarding the letter I emailed to custservatgap.com: "... Because the address on order #104866813 wa

What I wore today
For much of the day, lazed around in a long light blue nightgown from Lands' End Then, to go to the gym: - boot cut black leggings, Land's End - white sports bra, Moret (Target) - Brown class of '70 t-shirt -- white with brown and red lett

Moonlight Path, BBW
WOW! I am a baby powder fanatic and I must say that this is a really close match in liquid form, my sister wore it for about two years, and it made me gag back then, but now I love it. I have the perfume and the body cream and I'm loving it. Any comme