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| Discussions Posted on 10/8/2004 |
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| Japanese power shoppers crazy for Coach |
| http://www.mytelus.com/news/article.do?pageID=cp_business_home&articleID=1726561
This is somewhat surprising to me - I know LV, Chanel etc are
extremely popular, but Coach is now the #2 seller in Japan.
Leigh
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Consequences, shmonsequences |
| former Bourjois exec launches NSBrands |
| http://www.japantoday.com/e/?content=executive&id=166
"These are busy days at the offices of NSbrands, the newest entrant
into Japan's 1.4 trillion yen cosmetics market. On Oct 1, the start-up
cosmetics distributor will launch two hot new products - |
| Audiogate |
| http://www.cannonfire.blogspot.com/
For video of the earlier occasion when news mics accidentally picked
up a "phantom voice" feeding Bush his lines, go to the above blog and
scroll down to Audiogate: What we know so far, then click the third
link.
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| Sale at Fields |
| For those of you who wear Wacoal, Chantelle or other 'designer' bras, they are
all 20% off at Marshall Fields today and tomorrow. AND it's a good time to
stock up on Frangos, $10.99/box. |
| [ARTICLE] For Confusing Times, Frills and Ferocity |
| October 6, 2004
The New York Times
For Confusing Times, Frills and Ferocity
By CATHY HORYN
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/06/fashion/06DRES.html
ARIS, Oct. 5 — At the very moment that John Galliano chose to put some
cents and sensibility in Dio |
| [Article] At Lanvin, Talent Is Vindicated |
| October 5, 2004
The New York Times
At Lanvin, Talent Is Vindicated
By CATHY HORYN
http://www.nytimes.com/2004/10/05/fashion/05FASH.html
PARIS, Oct. 4 — In the First Arrondissement, which hedges the Place
Vendôme, parents were taking their childre |
| LA's "Shoe Frenzy" |
| Has anyone heard about this or better yet, even been to one? I just
recently learned about it and how you can supposedly get high end
shoes at a major discounted price (nothing over $50)! The good thing
about it too is that all the proceeds goes to a |
| OT: Free IPOD site that actually works |
| http://www.freeiPods.com/default.aspx?referer=9502942
Check it out, it actually works.
Both of these sites talk about it.or you can search the web and find
more sites.there are a ton that talk about it.
http://www.engadget.com/entry/177122389914 |
| Hue Hosiery sale |
| Not sure how long this will last but I was at Nordstrom (in Portland)
yesterday and they were selling Hue hosiery at $7 each plus "buy one get
one free.... "
$3.50 a pair ! - I stocked up on patterns!
Carla
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| Help finding these shoes... |
| Hi all.
I was doing (what else) but a little shopping on the internet and came
across this outfit but to make it complete, I need the shoes which
aren't available at AT Loft. I've already looked on Zappos.com but
couldn't find ones I thought were s |
| The Standard? LA hotel rec's needed. |
| I'm from Vancouver, going on a shopping trip with a friend. We're
looking for the LA experience...anyone ever stayed at the Standard? Or
any other boutique hotels? (I remember the girls from Sex & the City
stayed there.)
We're going to check out Kit |
| I braved the Kohl's opening |
| I was over near the newly opened Kohl's (former K-Mart store) and decided to
drop in to check it out, knowing full well it could be a nightmare. I lucked
out by entering the pkg lot and immediately heading behind the store to the
opposite end and of th |
| What are *you* wearing today? |
| 87 degrees but it is supposed to be in the 70s this weekend. This
morning I have a haircut and color. I have no specific plans for the
afternoon but will probably do some shopping after my hair appointment.
red short sleeve tee shirt
black fine |
| Need help w/semi-formal dress for friend |
| Hey all --
A friend asked me to go shopping with her this weekend for a dress for
her high school reunion. The event is semi-formal.
My friend is petite, around 5'1", and full-figured. Her shoulders are
sort of broad, she has a big chest, and fai |
| we are looking for |
| We are looking for some prettynice Ladies between 30 and 50 Years old,
with an extraordinary Touch and a Faible for something New.
Have a nice Time and make some good Money.
Contact: johnnybegood@go-vite.de
More Information: http://www.go-vite.de |
| Who makes jeans to fit a slim, boyish figure? |
| I can't find pants, jeans especially, to fit my boyish figure. Waist
is 28, hips 36. Most women's jeans are too big in hips and thighs if
the waist fits. Men's jeans are too big in the waist if the hips fit.
Anyone know of a brand that is made for my f |
| shrinking jeans |
| Has anyone managed to shrink jeans by washing them in hot
water? These are super cheap Old Navy jeans (with stretch)
& they could lose some length and be OK but it's mainly the
waist & butt that need some shrinking.
TIA,
AJ
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| OT: Don't toss your VIOXX - Merck's buying it all back! |
| I know there are some VIOXX users on here. I got an E-mail today from
my PBM that's worth knowing about for anyone who has used VIOXX. I was
about to toss the stuff, but I'm glad now I didn't:
* * * * * * * * *
If you are currently taking Vioxx, |