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I have a real tan and boy do I feel guilty
I recently came back from Hawaii. In spite of my reasonable attempts to avoid the sun (liberal application of SPF 30 daily -- and notice I say "reasonable" rather than "judicious" ;) ) I have a real suntan for the first time in I don't know how many ye

I have been watching these arguments
for a few days now and I was going to stay out if it because I didn't want to get flamed, but I run a clothing store and I also bought some clothing from Americana Couture and I never received anything. they sent off an email claiming that they would g

Does sheer pantyhose provide UV protection?
My questoin is must I wore sunblock when wear hosiery?

OT - Barbara Striesand
I started surfing the boob tube and caught my two favorite songs from "A Star is Born" Wow ... what a voice -- It's on Oxygen now I also got my white tie front cotton pants from Vic's and best of all A catalog with almost all Alessandra Ambrosio

Re: what are *you* wearing today?
Poetic Badgers wrote: >MakeupMistress wrote on 19 Mar 2004: >> On my way out for coffee, still getting dressed as I type... >> -Apple green rayon charmuse cropped stovepipe jeans >> -FCUK black cotton puffy s

Jochem's hair products in Central Mass area?
I am looking for Jechem's hair products in the Worcester area. Does anyone know where they are sold? I have searched on line. I got them in Nashville, and LOVE them! Thanks in advance, Mema

Question on me posting articles
A while ago we had someone, who shall remain nameless, post articles and there was a bit of an uproar about reprinting etc etc. I am getting press releases and sometimes come across things I (I being the key phrase) think are interesting. If I prefa

Article: Hermes Names Ellena its Perfumer: Not a Nose by Any Other Name
May 05, 2004 - Paris - Hermes has chosen the highly experienced nose Jean-Claude Ellena to be the house's perfumer. Ellena begins his new on June 7. The position is a new one. Ellena, who developed Hermes 2003 Un Jardin en Mediterranee, joins Hermes f

Article from NY Post Page Six: The bleeding of staffers from Harper's Bazaar, where she's editor-in-chief, has turned into a hemorrhage
May 7, 2004 -- GLENDA Bailey, break out the life support! The bleeding of staffers from Harper's Bazaar, where she's editor-in-chief, has turned into a hemorrhage. The magazine's managing editor, Regan Solmo, just left to be managing editor at Lucky

cute (cheap) summer shoes I bought ...
from Zappos and they came overnight! http://www.zappos.com/n/p/p/7131648.html

OT: Krispy Kreme: Low-Carb Diets Have Hurt Demand
Friday, May 07, 2004 NEW YORK - Krispy Kreme Doughnuts Inc. (KKD) on Friday cut its earnings forecast by 10 percent, its first profit warning since going public four years ago, saying the popularity of low-carbohydrate diets (search) has hurt deman

Article: Adidas Creates Computerized 'Smart Shoe'
http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,119259,00.html Friday, May 07, 2004 PORTLAND, Ore. - Adidas (search) says it has created the world's first "smart shoe" by mating it with a computer chip that adapts its cushioning level to a runner's size and s

Avon Perfectly Portable Nail Enamel reviews? PamK? Anyone?
Was contemplating getting this along w/a couple other things, but wanted to find out if anyone's tried it yet and how was it. TIA, Celia

Got dressed in a hurry
Today because I was running late to an appt. I'm behind on the laundry, so I threw on a white tee shirt and black linen pants. All day I've had the comment about how white shirt/black pants looks like a waiter, and gee I look like a waiter! LOL! I want

Vagabond, very DSquared
Hi: I'm looking for any information on where to buy very DSquar'ish clothes from a men's line put out by Vagabond. They make a lot of stuff that's very DSquared, but not at the same price. Here's a example of some of the clothes, http://cgi

What I Bought Today
I had a facial this morning and the esthetician usually uses products made in Switzerland such as physiodermie. At the end she put a drop of Rhonda Allison's day light eye parfait under each eye and it brightened the under eye area and gave just a tin

How can we obtain the Bare Escentuals catalog and is it free?
Can someone let us know how to get the catalog? Thanks

OT: Lilac Sunday at Arnold Arboretum - Boston
It's Lilac Sunday at the Arnold Arboretum this weekend -- an amazing picnic spot amidst hundreds of lilacs in full bloom. The lilacs are still there on Saturday too, but not so much the crowds. -sk

Is cleu de peau concealer really all that?
I am thinking of trying this but am wondering if it really lives up to the rave reviews? In Style's April issue listed it as a great pick but it's so expensive.

No smell self tanners???
Are there any self tanners that don't create that awful smell when interacting with skin? You can e mail me at dahlialily@aol.com. Thanks!!

What's your favorite pink lipstick for Spring/Summer?
I like Lauder's "All Day Cinema Pink"...it's colorful but has a little glow but is not too much color. Great for fair or tan skins and either black or blonde hair. Not good for redheads though. I can't wait to try Cliniques brand new: "Bare Brilli

RE Urgent Moratorium Question...COFARB!!
Just saw your email... It's Slope Day at Cornell today (end of classes, huge party on the slope, drunken celebration, etc.). Be forewarned.... M, Cornell alum from a while ago (hey, am I Brad Pitt's age?)

GREASY sunscreen
I put some banana boat faces sunscreen on this morning. It made my powder brush all greasy and 2 hours later my face is still greasy. What's a good nongreasy sunscreen for faces that won't ruin my powder brushes? Thanks Pam

Inexpensive Flats
I love the flat shoes-- both the JP Tods loafers and the ballerina flats-- in the most recent issue of Allure. Has anyone found/seen versions of these shoes for a lower price? I can't reasonably justify more than $100 for shoes, especially ones that I'

Michael Kors and Kors
Hi, I have a question, any one knows that if Kors by Michael Kors is the "sub"-brand of Michael Kors? Is the whole line of collections cheaper? I know MICHAEL by Michael Kors is the chic-and-younger brand priced range from $30, but what about Kors?

Brad Pitt NOT naked
I just was at the grocery store where I checked out the new Brad Pitt Vanity Fair photo spread. I think I saw a teaser on ET about it last night. What a disappointment. There's just one photo of him naked from the waste up with his head tilted up bac

OT:Vacum seal storage bags.
I saw one of these at the store and was wondering if they were any good.Has anyone stored clothes this way? Does it really work that well or does it just fluff back up rather quick? Piper

Cell Phone as Accessory
I consider my cellphone an accessory. Wondering if you do too. Do you have a faceplace? Mine is a Nokia with a deep red faceplate with an Indian-henna type design running down it. -- ·.¸¸.·´¯` I!´¯`·.¸¸.·

Burts Bees New Lipsticks & Shimmers
Has anyone tried any of the new lipsticks yet or shimmers? I'm not sure if just the colors and package are new, or if they reformulated them. The shimmers that were repackaged in stick form have gotten some good reviews on drugstore.com. I like the fac

eBay Wedding Dress Guy Ripoff?? Or just another Boob Job?
Check this out: Another eBay guy trying to sell his stuff by writing a long and silly description. This guy's using his Girlfriend's hot rack to sell a Biker Jacket! Gotta see this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3911350773&sspag

eBay Wedding Dress Guy Ripoff?? Or just another Boob Job?
Check this out: Another eBay guy trying to sell his stuff by writing a long and silly description. This guy's using his Girlfriend's hot rack to sell a Biker Jacket! Gotta see this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=3911350773&sspag