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Discussions Posted on 1/6/2004
 
Permanent makeup
I had permanent eyebrow, eyeliner and lip color done today. Although I felt a bit like Goldie Hawn in "First Wives' Club" after the numbing agent went on my lips, I think that the result is going to be great. Just thank goodness for the bags of froze

Kinerase cream
I have been using Kinerase cream for a few months, which I ordered from drugstore.com for $49.99 (free shipping). Does anyone know where this can be purchased for less. I am happy with the way my skin feels (smoother, seems brighter) and want to

Diane Keaton's clothing in "SG Give"
I saw some earlier messages about Diane Keaton's clothing in the movie. I just saw the movie this afternoon for the first time (had the day off today :) I liked some of her "simplier" outfits - the tan jeans and white long sleeve T. I also liked

ISO texture cream in tube?
I have thick, wavy, layered shoulder-length hair. I need a cream that can texturize my hair and perk it up. I've tried some in the jar (DiFi and Arctec Material Texture) but they're too thick. I think a cream in a tube would be better. Any suggestions

Fake nipples?
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Neiman Marcus Winter Sale
Is on now, http://www.neimanmarcus.com I'm on the search now, don't NEED anything but who knows what might just beg me to ship it home? -- All original material contained herein is copyright and the intellectual property of the author. It may b

What you bought your SO for Christmas, revisited
So, did he or she like what you got him? Mine did! Thanks for the ashford.com recs, guys -- my husband is so delirious over his new watch he shows it to me all the time! (As if I'd never seen it) I'd say that's an unqualified success. :-) ~~

What I bought today
The holiday-induced moratorium is over! Yay! At Target: - Linden Hill long tencel cargo skirt w/drawstring in a denim shade. I think this is Tarjay's new J Jill knockoff stuff. Very nice! This was only $20 so the price alone is waaaaaay better than

iso...moisterizer
i'm looking for moisterizer for a girlfriend. she's about 36, looking for something with sunscreen SPF 15 and containing something proven to defy age for sensitive skin. Not too thick, absorbs nicely for make-up wearing over top. any suggestions?

'fashion' use for bubble wrap
wrap and tape down some layers of bubble wrap on the horizontal part of a plastic hanger - makes a cheap padded hanger for pants and maybe prevent that hanger line. otherwise, my local pack and ship place is thrilled to receive the stuff - anything

KA Sensual Skin Enhancer
Anyone have thoughts on this product? Overall it seems like quite a few people have been very pleased. I am a NC15/NC20, any ideas on a good match for me? I am also curious about the lipstick offered on the KA website. Has anyone made purchases tha

mikan, beauty image, and Basic Beauty. Where?
Hi, I read a lot of deja alt fashion old posts mentioned store called mikan, beauty image and basic beauty at singapore. I asked my friend to check mikan at wisma atria to find sunkiller sunscreen and he can't find the store. Anyone have info about t

Francesco Scavullo dead at 81
NEW YORK (AP) - Fashion photographer Francesco Scavullo, who shot covers for Cosmopolitan magazine for more than 30 years, died Tuesday morning of heart failure, his companion said. He was 81. Scuvullo was preparing for an assignment when he com

What i ordered today!
ok so i took the plunge! bought my first pair of prada shoes. black pumps w/a cream stitching design. i'm so stoked to receive!! --kel "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the dress." --Diana Vreeland

What I got for Epiphay Day
Hi all In Spain we got our Xmas gifts on Epiphany Day, Jan 6th, instead of Xmas Day as everywhere in the world. And this year I got: Fashion related things - A pair of "zebra" skin heels. - a pair of blue topaz earrings. They are yellow gold

Santa Maria Novella
Santa Maria Novella: what's good? I've got friends in Rome: where could they buy it, and, more importantly...what should I ask for? Thanks as Always... -- Cathy in Vancouver

Two new makeup brands in March
Look out for two new makeup brands in March: Hourglass - launching in Barneys New York (expensive); founder used to be with Urban Decay Haute Face - launching in Nordstroms and Liberty UK (geared towards Asian and African women) Evie

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Trench coats
Read an article in the paper today (off-line on newsprint) that trench coats are making a comeback for women. Man, I remember when this one hit a few years back and *everyone* seemed to be wearing them. Hope it's not true as we don't need a ci

Ficcare query
has anyone seen or used the Ficcare Ficcaritos? I just saw them on the Henrysbrownboxes web-site ... http://www.henrysbrownboxes.com/default.asp it says they are - These cute clips are an elegant option to smoothing back a wayward bit of hair

Re: what arrived in the post today?
I received an order from HQ Hair ... http://www.hqhair.com/ 1 Redken Extreme Shampoo 1 Catwalk Oatmeal & Honey Treatment Shampoo 1 Seche - Seche Vite 1 Redken All Soft Shampoo 1 Redken All Soft Conditioner these are all lemming items ... Pen

What *haircare* did you use today?
Pantene Color Revival shampoo and conditioner Garnier Fructis Smoothing Milk

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shopping in Paris... where should I go?
I am going to be in Paris for a few days at the end of the month. What must-see stores should I visit (primarily skincare and cosmetics since my apparel shopping has been curbed until my new year's resolution actually shows some results!) I am partic

What's your favorite lipcolor lately?
Although I disliked it when I first got it, my favorite lipcolor of late is Benefit benetint. I'm liking the "bare face with flushed lips" look, so I apply benetint at home and touch up with Bonne Bell Dr. Pepper while I'm out. ami

What skincare are *you* using?
Well, I've come to the conclusion that Clinique Total Turnaround cream is making me break out. :p It even caused a cystic zit, which I rarely get. [sigh] I'm just going to give up on the Clearasil deep pore cleanser since the Clinique TT bombed for

paging sunscreen experts
DH is heading to Australia on a business trip soon and IIRC I remember hearing several of you saying that the most effective sunscreens are only available on that side of the world......could someone be so good as to name a few products and maybe store

What UPS brought today
Two books from amazon.com: 1) The Deptford Trilogy (Read about it here, decided to give it a try.) 2) Before Us Lies the Timber -- The Segregated High School of Montgomery County, Maryland -- 1927-1960 (Not a subject that I'd normally pick out,

target shopping
Target rocks! Today I bought tons of Christmas stuff for 90% off. (for the average shopper this is great; for someone like me who celebrates the Easter Orthodox Christmas on Jan. 7 this is superb). You have to love paying a few cents for fancy wrapp

Help me find these boots??
My sister is in LOVE with a pair of boots that look a lot like Ugg boots, but are much less money. She saw them in Belk dept. store for $30. But they only had one pair left that were too big. Her birthday is coming up and I wanted to surprise her with