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alt.fashion - 4/21/2004
| Discussions Posted on 4/21/2004 |
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| Theft - Americana Couture |
| For anyone who has been a victim of fraud by Mark and Maryanne Chisholm who
represent AMERICANA COUTURE, please visit the following links for information
on the pending criminal cases against them launched by the Attorney General in
Arizona. For anyone |
| Score of the week (or month or year) |
| Went over to the local Goodwill at lunch, and found an adorable pair of
strappy fuschia Gap high-heeled slides for $3.00. Not my big score,
though - would you believe $7.99 for a pair of black Dansko
Professionals that maybe had been worn once? Th |
| Capri Denims |
| I have an upcoming event at work in which we are to wear a company t-shirt and
jeans. I am planning on wearing a pair of really cute capri jeans. I have
always worn sandals with capri pants but I was informed that we will be
required to wear sneakers o |
| Guess I really do like the designer |
| 1. I love the Luella Bartley Gisele bag (especially in green!), but
can't afford it and don't like any of the knockoffs.
2. Remember about a montha ago I was raving about a bag I'd bought?
"It's a rectanglar shoulder bag. The body is dark red s |
| What I bought today |
| >>*white leather knockoff Marc Jacobs two pocket bag that looks *exactly* like
this one: http://tinyurl.com/2ojsg
I really can't tell the difference between mine and the real thing
Laurie can you please tell me where you found your bag? I am a fan |
| What I *bought* today |
| At Nordstroms:
Ricki Freeman for Teri Jon pink tweed suit w/raggedy trim:
http://tinyurl.com/yu9c5
Noviello Bloom sage green silk suit. Very fitted jacket w/three quarters
sleeves, bow trim, and lots of corset-style seaming teamed with a sage
g |
| Buying contact lenses online? |
| I need to order some new contact lenses, focus dailies, to be precise.
Is it safe to order online, and if so, who do you recommend for great
prices?
Thanks,
Julie |
| pink shirt |
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i'm a student considering buying a new dress shirt (i'll also need a
tie) for an interview at a bank next week.
anyway, i saw a light pink coloured dress shirt that would look nice
(i think) with my black, light-navy pin-stripped dress pants.
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| What I bought & enabled today (long!) |
| My mom, who has used practically the same few makeup items for the past 10 years
(and some of the stuff in her makeup bag was that old or older) asked me to help
her pick out all new makeup today. But she wanted it to be drugstore makeup that
wasn't |
| barneys in LA |
| remodeled beauty section that's supposed to wow everyone... this week and
SCO opens in LA along with other lines too next week. I will be heading to
the SCO event!
Stevie
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ebay auctions --high end beauty, skincare, coach
http://tinyurl.com/ |
| so. cal. Sephora openings |
| Manhatten Beach Shopping Center
this Friday 4/23
4/30 for Sephora Beverly Center
Press day is either the day before or 2 days before
Stevie
--
ebay auctions --high end beauty, skincare, coach
http://tinyurl.com/gtau
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| How do I make an Aspirin Mask? |
| I've been wanting to try making an Aspirin Mask. Can anyone tell me how to
do this? What results should I expect?
Thank You!
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| Hypnose by Lancome |
| Hypnose Mascara by Lancôme. Anyone try this yet?
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| W with Uma on the Cover |
| Ugh, why do they have to put this woman every place? I don't even think
she's pretty.
This issue seems to be geared toward wannabes aka ladies who wish they were
rich and will be thrilled with articles such as:
Nouveau Russe: Russia's Richest Invade |
| what are you shopping for? |
| Hi --
I run a website -- SheFinds.com -- and everyweek I send an email
newsletter about where to buy trends and styles online. Last week was
what to wear to a wedding, Tuesday was slingbacks, but I am drawing a
blank on what to write about for next |
| where to find a fake Prada? |
| I have a friend looking for one...didn't quite catch the exact kind,
only that she looked on ebay and didn't find anything interesting.
Can anyone direct me in the right direction? Any reputable websites you
know about?
TIA~!
Jean
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| LIst #1 Beauty Hint |
| Only one per customer....what is it?
Abolene Creme to remove make-up....have used it since high school |
| OT: Fun outings in Southern CA? |
| Hi everyone!
I'm finally going back to the US this summer, with my fiance. We're visiting
my friends in Long Beach, and will be staying with them. We're there for ten
days, and while I want to do a lot of shopping (South Coast Plaza, possibly
Fas |
| New York Eau de Borough |
| http://www.npr.org/features/feature.php?wfId=1844486
Did you hear this on NPR yesterday? Some French perfumers are developing
scents for the different communities of NY. Sounds interesting.
Also interesting was someone in the interview (the perfume |
| No idea what to wear tonight |
| Give me some ideas, please.
We are going to a cocktail/dinner event in an academic setting. My
fiance is wearing a sports coat and tie with khaki pants. He told me I
should probably "wear a dress or something." I hate wearing dresses
and the only o |
| Laundry question - 100% Rayon |
| I have 3 tops that are all 100% Rayon that I just bought this week. They
seem very thin and delicate. They have NO washing or drying instructions on
the labels. How do I launder them? By hand with detergent in the sink?
Lay flat to dry or hang them u |
| I've got a laundry question, too |
| Has anybody had any experience with the new Whirlpool Personal Valet?
I'm interested in it, but its expensive, and I'm wondering how well it
really works.
(It's kind of a closet that steams your clothes so that you don't have
to iron them, or dry c |
| clothes steamer - pls help! |
| I have a TON of clothes that I need to get wrinkle free before I take
them to a consignment store to sell. I do not iron, so I was wondering
is there somewhere I could hire or buy a clothes steamer....Is this
something I can get at Target or do I n |
| OT: What are you reading? |
| There's a new book by Myrna Blyth, Spin Sisters: How the Women of the
Media Sell Unhappiness and Liberalism to the Women of America. I
probably won't buy it just because I have too many books I haven't read,
but there is an article in today's paper t |
| OT: Placemats |
| Hi
I know this is off topic but I also know that this newsgroup has a bunch of
smart shoppers with great taste. I am searching all over for a certain
quality placemat. I did see them in an elegant gift shop in Florida but
they were very low in sto |
| Is the look of stick-straight hair becoming 'out?' |
| Just when I finally invested in an expensive pro flatiron, it seems
that the look is really over. I was chatting with a relative who is a
real fashion bug and she said the 'Pantene skinny hair' look flatters
no one, and besides is yesterday's hairstyle |
| Bermuda shorts, anyone? |
| I'm seeing lots of Bermuda shorts in the mags and catalogs for summer. They seem
like a really fun look and a refreshing change from capris and cropped pants. I
have yet to see any in person, but ON and the Gap are carrying them so I'll have
to swin |
| Hot hair straightening iron. |
| Hi, I was wondering if anyone has tried the home shopping channel hot hair
straightening iron? I just got my hair cut recently and the stylist used a
hot straightening iron on my hair it helped the layers to curl inwards. It
maded my hair smoother, les |