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Discussions Posted on 3/24/2004
 
consignment or vintage haute couture evening dresses?
Can anyone recommend a good consignment or vintage store for haute couture evening gowns? Preferably online. Thanks.

Nigella Lawson's lipstick on Oprah
Hi all: I wondered if anyone saw Nigella Lawson (Domestic Goddess) on Oprah this afternoon. She was wearing a shimmery pale pink glossy lipstick that looked great with dark hair and fair skin..... Any ideas as to what it could be????? Thank

shelf life of SPF in makeup and other products
I've asked this question before and no one had any idea so I thought I would try again. How long would the SPF be effective in a lipstick, foundation or face cream? I've got a bottle of Silent Treatment by Origins, strictly an SPF 15, not a moiste

Bioque
Has anyone tried these products by Bioque? http://www.bioque.com/Skin%20Care%20Products.htm

Re: Cuticle/fingertip lotion?
I second the Nailtiques cuticle gel. I also like Christian Dior's Creme Abricot.. I just have to get past the really sticky part. I've just started using both so I don't know which is better yet. (The CD is also nice as a lip balm at night!) Pear

Great moisturizer: Bioterm Oleosource
I tried a sample of the new Biotherm Oleosource (for dry skin) in a British magazine and ended up getting a jar. My skin was parched after a ten-hour plane ride from Houston, Texas and this one really did a terrific job. It does not feel greasy, but le

Hairpieces & Wigs
I am looking for a good wig -to have a little fun with and also because I got my hair cut a little shorter than usual. Anyone know of any wig brands or hairpieces that are good. I would hope they're available in Canada. Thanks!!!

What I bought in Houston (after attending the SXSW festival in Austin)
I finally went home to the US after a long hiatus, specifically Austin, TX to attend the SXSW festival then to my parents in Houston. I wandered around the Galleria, a most wonderful giant shopping mall, in Houston and went to Banana Republic, Ann Ta

MAC nailpolishes?
Do these have staying power? I'm a fan of Estee Lauder, Chanel and OPI because they last a long time. But I saw a few beautiful MAC polishes today and am wondering whether they're worth the money (especially in the longevity department). Evie

2 main department stores in paris?
Can anybody tell me the 2 main department stores in Paris, both with flagship stores on Les Grands Boulevards? Thanks!

what is a 'snood'?
Can anybody describe what a 'snood' is? Thanks!

Searching for Moshe Shabtay
Hi, A hair stylist by the name of Moshe Shabtay used to cut my hair. But I found out that he no longer works at his old place. I would like to have my hair cut by him again but I don't know where he has gone. If anyone knows his new place of work, ple

Lavender Lipstick
Is pale lavender lipstick in? I just got the Barney's "Spring! The Sweet Spring" little catalogue and the model is wearing this deathly looking pale lavender lipstick in some shots. It's awful.

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natural looking sheer/semi-sheer
What do you like for a natural looking sheer/semi-sheer polish for toes? It's sandal season, and I want something that doesn't necessarily look "painted", but evens out my nails and gives them a little shine. I want a *little* more coverage than a c

Cute black skirt
I recently bought a cute black semi pleated skirt which kind of swishes out a little bit (I'm so bad as describing clothes) and comes to about knee length. The thing is I'm not very adventurous with clothes and usually stick to jeans and sneakers so I

NEEDLECRAFT and FASHION
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Chanel Glossmer Question
Does anyone know of a Glossimer that is a caramel color? Zanzibar and Hacienda have been suggested but I wasn't too sure of those. TIA! Stacie -- Life is like a jar of jalapenos What you do today May burn your ass tomorrow

MAC Pro stores- info
I swear I just posted this message, I can't find it though so I apologize if it's doubled. Is there such a thing as a MAC Pro store? If so, can someone tell me about it. State located and if any ol' consumer can purchase items? Thanks!

MAC Pro stores- info
Do these stores exist? Where can I find one and can I buy from there or do you need a license of some kind? Thanks!

Makeup Mistress!
Thanks so much for the Catherine Zeta Jones look! Your recommendations (and the eye shape you offered was exactly right for my eyes -- smallish, almond shaped, deep set, wide set) worked wonders. I need to practice the density of e/ss more, but I alrea

Looking for fragrance oils?
We carry fragrance oils, designer perfume oils and essential oils of all types. Our oils can be used as body oils, burning oils, or for candle and soap making. We also carry oil warmers to burn your fragrance oils in, a variety of incense and incen

Q: Kevyn Aucoin Making Faces--different editions?
i browsed a swedish on-line bookstore for the kevyn aucoin book "making faces". apparently, there are two editions of the book: the "old edition": http://www.adlibris.se/shop/product.asp?isbn=0316286850&mscssid=4F7RJTVVQCUF8K795BRM3145VU4EA2H5 a

Cuticle/fingertip lotion?
Can anyone recommend a good lotion for the fingertip/cuticle area? My skin always gets kind of flaky.

Facial /Esthetician recommendation in San Francisco Area
Hi there, I'm looking for a good esthetician/day spa/skin care that specializes or is good at working with adult acne . I started getting adult acne a year ago when I hit 31. I'm on antibiotics and am using products that my doctor recommended, but I a

Who's that model?
Hi, I was wondering does anybody know what the male model from the GAP commercial's name is? He has brunette hair colour, kind of similar to the old Levi's commercial. Thanks in advance. -- Time helps you to remember T

www.shoedeals4u.com any good?
Hi, Have you had any experience of using this shop?

Barneys comes to Upper West Side!
I can't believe this! I was walking down Broadway on the Upper West Side today and in the space that used to be Cosmetics Plus, on Bway between 75th and 76th, there's major construction going on. The huge banner outside says "Coming Summer 2004"

How formal for the Opera?
This Saturday (the 27th) I am going to see Manon Lescaut at the Kennedy Center in downtown DC. So my question is just how formal can one take their attire to the opera? I really don't intend on wearing a ball gown, but is a fur coat okay? I have been

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