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Anyone tried Lorac Lip/Eye Neutralizer?
I have and like the Face Neutralizer. It works very well as a tinted moisturizer. Gives some coverage, but not too much. Only disadvantage is no sunscreen. Anyway, I was wondering if anyone who had and liked the face neutralizer had tried the lip

Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific
Gee, Your Hair Smells Terrific shampoo is shown in the new Vermont Country Store catalog. This has been mentioned on a.f nostalgia threads but I've never experienced it myself...what does it smell like, anyway? Any current fragrances it can be compar

Bar Mitzvah attire
I'm going to my second ever Bar Mitzvah tomorrow, and just now I realize I am clueless as to what to wear! I thought it was an evening affair, so I was going to wear a chiffon-y sleeveless dress. But I just realized the Bar Mitzvah is at 10AM, with

No More US-made Levis
Jan. 8, 2004, 10:46PM Era ends as Levi's closes Texas plants, last in U.S. Associated Press SAN ANTONIO — Levi Strauss & Co., the California Gold Rush outfitter whose trademark blue jeans have been an American clothing staple for generat

free n/p with Barielle purchase
This came in email today http://www.barielle.com/newsletter/ Get a free Flamenco Pink nailpolish when you purchase another item. Leigh -- "How can I be mean if I'm pretty?"

Re: men's low rise jean and popularity


Fragrance-free Lancome Dual Finish, mini-review
I accidentally "found" myself browsing through Nordstrom.com's Beauty section and I noticed the Lancome Dual Finish now comes in a fragrance-free version. I tried the regular version out at a Lancome counter a few years ago, but the scent was a deal-br

New play to focus on Versace killer Andrew Cunanan
New play to focus on serial killer Cunanan Three receive grant from NEA for project By Anne Marie Welsh THEATER CRITIC December 24, 2003 San Diego-bred serial killer Andrew Cunanan, whose killing spree ended with the death of fashion d

Secret to keeping shipping costs low when swapping?
Anytime I order off the internet I pay about $5-$6 shipping. Even if it's a pile of books from Amazon. Today I went to UPS to send my first MUA swap. I sent a jar of FY Eye with a few little extras in a box that was about 4"x4"x 2". I didn't nee

High heels can be good for you
Healing power of stilettos By Elaine Carey Toronto Star January 9, 2004 Forget the housework. Put on your high heels and go dancing - your knees will thank you for it. That's the conclusion of a British study published today which found that st

On the hunt for falsies
i read somewhere about this new kit from Vincent Longo where he puts together wispy demi lashes, invisible glue, black liquid liner and mascara. now, I have no interest in the liner or mascara but the lashes sounded fantastic! Does anyone know where

Pier 1 coupon
Around Christmas, someone on this newsgroup posted a link to a l5% off pier1 coupon. I printed it several times and bought a number of pier 1 items. I don't know where that coupon came from because I never saw it on the web site. Now I'm wondering

70's Tiffany PLAT band velue?
Could anyone estimate the value of a hand-carved 4.9g Tiffany PLAT band(3.1mm with flower motif)? It may be made around 70's. Some of the millgrain are worn away. A jeweler told me it costs more than $150 to restore those millgrains. I am wondering if

After my cruise next Saturday (woo hoo!) I have a trip to San Diego planned in March...
and I'm asking the well-traveled, extremely knowledgable (as well as fashionable) a.f.ers for suggestions. We've already got a room, will be spending some time at the Casino in Alpine (to watch the Women's Pool Tournament), but I'd love some suggest

Purse!
Does anyone know who makes this fierce purse that CA is running around L.A. with? I love it: http://people.aol.com/people/pop_up/0,10772,179996_3_gallery,00.html -Debbie

Really cute 60s style sweater
I love this sweater, makes me think of 60s movies: http://tinyurl.com/yrpmt It's an unusually fitted style for Eddie Bauer - I bought one for me and one for my husband (the Tall women's sizes work well for men, I find). He did notice that the clo

L'Oreal Sandstone - substitute?
I'm looking for a look-a-like for L'Oreal Sandstone lipstick. L'oreal describes it as "light beige with a hint of pink". The Sandstone is tres pretty, but a bit too shimmery for my taste. Does anyone know of a good substitute with little or no shimme

In search of a foundation primer or other recommendation
Hi all, I've been away for a while but I'm back and I need your help!:) I recently received a sample of the Shiseido Elixir Base Conditioning Gel (as seen on Shieseido's website here - http://www.shiseido.co.jp/elixir/img/elc05015.jpg - I hope tha

Window shopping at Palais Royal - Paris
Hi! I spent yesterday afternoon at Paris Palais Royal shops, window-shopping. I wanted to check Shiseido`s perfume store there. Fumerie Turque its their new scent, and I wanted to check it. The Shisheido store was closed to what it looked like a

The 60s again?
Saw this, the one on the right, and was blown right back to the early 60s. Where is the pillbox hat to go with it? http://bloomingdalesbymail.dailyshopper.com/index.aspx? pagename=circularlarge&pagenumber=14&circularid=2816 Taffy -- Girl's cla

CCB Paris Maniatis Pur Express
has anyone tried this spray? the catalog says it's a refresher between shampoos - it masks odors and gives a lightweight fullness. spray on, towel off, re-style. if you have used this, what does it smell like? how would it work on thick hair? does