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Discussions Posted on 4/3/2004
 
Emjoi Gently Gold: Would it work for men?
Would the Emjoi Gently Gold product work to remove a man's back hair? Thank you.

thoughts on Darphin's Firming Vitaserum 70
I got a sample of Darphin's Firming Vitaserum 70 (an oil that absorbs immediately into the skin) from the last Nieman Marcus beauty event and am LOVING it. But I wonder if it's all in my head or if I'm just being lucky skin-wise right now. Is anyone

Wish List/Sea Change
I've really noticed lately that I'm not so keen to purchase the new seasonal makeup collections anymore. For one thing, I now have so much makeup that acquiring more seems a bit pointless. I find myself gravitating towards treatments and services muc

Do I need a suede poncho?
Anyone care to enable me? QVC is showing a very simple vee-necked poncho in washable suede, and it comes in pumpkin, one of my very best colors. It's item #A39321 if anyone would care to look. Do I need a suede poncho? It's really cute. Dan

Long skirts look sexier on women than shorter ones
Who agrees?

VCR alert: Nançoise's all-time favorite fashion movie
Yes, it has one of the goofiest plots in the history of mankind, *but* it has some of the most over-the-top costumes to more than make up for it. Set your VCR or TiVo for Cecille B Demille's 'Madame Satan' on Turner Classic Movies...Monday 04/05/2004

Scent Direct?
I've noticed a british company called Scend Direct (http://www.scentdirect.com/). Their priced are way lower than other perfume shops around. Especially CerrutiSi EDT 90ml for around 23£. Does anyone in here have experience with that website? Seems t

What I Bought Today and L'Oreal Volume Perfect
Have a semi-formal dinner coming up, so I was in need of a skirt...off to the mall I went. Walked around a bit and saw nothing but those REALLY mini pleated skirts. Finally, went into a store I don't normally go to and found a really nice assymetrica

LA Fashion Week article
From the 03/03/04 LATimes:) Into the Spirit L.A.'s fashion week is still undergoing growing pains, but some of the city's infectious excitement is warranted. By Booth Moore, Times Staff Writer In New York, the fashion shows at Bryant Park hav

Chicago shopping and eating
I'll be in Chicago for a conference at the end of April, staying at the Hyatt Regency off Michigan Avenue. I am familiar with the deptartment stores, but I'd love recommendations for boutiques in the area that sell beautiful, easy to wear clothes.

the sake secret
I'm so far behind due to our vacation that I'm just getting through the N/A March Vogue. This SK-II. Wasn't there a product a few years ago which echoed the same story, only it was corn silk? -- Cheers Dennis Remove 'Elle-Kabon

OT: Easter menu
I am trying to figure out a "simple" Easter menu. I am starting off with a sprial ham (that just needs to be warmed). Any other suggestions for sides that are easy to prepare or that can be made ahead of time. I am having 7 people for dinner, which

Has anyone tried Sally Hanson Airbrush Legs?
I bought a can yesterday on a whim and figured I'd ask before trying it (and avert a potential disaster). fig

Yahoo Auctions
Has anyone had any experience with Yahoo's auctions? Just wondering if it's a safe substitute to ebay if I can't find what I want there. Thxia, kayper

Article: Low Carb Stars
I know markets have lo carb areas now but this is the first whole market I've seen other than candy stores. Now the "stars" are cashing in on the trend. http://abclocal.go.com/kabc/features/040204_fs_food_coach_low_carb.html Those following a low

My Pink Uggs are Finally Arriving
Well, I've had my tan ones for a while and I am enjoying their comfort. Who cares if anyone says I should wear them or not. Now, I noticed a charge on my card today and checked and I should be getting them today.

What's with all these things that say "Boys Stink"?
Shopping last weekend, I saw a display of Joie tees that said Boys Stink. (I almost bought one that said Carbs Stink, but talked myself down, earning valuable Cofarbucks.) Today at Urban Outfitters there were notebooks that said "Boys Smell" and some

L'Oreal True Match and a MAC foundation brush
I LOVE this foundation but it won't come out of my brush!! I soaked it for four hours in brush cleanser and even tried dish soap. The foundation is almost gummy and won't come out!! Any advice/suggestions/hints? PLEASE?

European makeup at TJMaxx
I finally made it to my local TJMax today - I wanted to see the makeup they had on sale. I had read about it here (saying it was Lancaster brand). My store had tons of the foundation, eyeshadow and lipsticks and glosses, but all basically the same co