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Discussions Posted on 1/5/2005
 
Unpleasant shopping environments
I emailed local and corporate mall management about the mall kiosks that push neckwarmers and lotion/nail kits at the two malls I frequent, and how they are overly assertive in approaching mall shoppers. I mentioned how they walk up to you even when yo

Sometimes I wonder
Watching Fashion File today, Vivienne Westwood made a few comments about a winter line. She said the ideas came from Eskimos living at the North Pole. Like I said, sometimes I wonder... -- Cheers Dennis Remove 'Elle-Kabong' to reply

rave for Lands End t-shirts!
I had stopped buying from Lands End for awhile, because the last time I ordered (one or two years ago), I was incredibly disappointed with the quality of the items I received. However, desperate for t-shirts that are long enough for me, I thought I

spotted at Marshall's
Yesterday: ---a red leather Coach tote for $150 that I *almost* bought. Really. I'd even been thinking of buying a Coach bag for quite some time, and I love red. It was also "hidden", and was the *only* Coach bag there, so I thought it was meant

Cool laptop sleeves?
Does anyone have any suggestions for snazzy laptop sleeves? We just got a iBook and I want something fun to put it in. Thanks! Christine

Patrick McDonald
Does anyone know how to contact Dandy Fashionista Patrick McDonald? Does he have a website by chance? --------------= Posted using GrabIt =---------------- ------= Binary Usenet downloading made easy =--------- -= Get GrabIt for free from http:

L'Oreal True Match powder - rant!
I became obsessed with finding the new L'Oreal True Match powder after it was mentioned here. Well, I finally found, purchased and tried it and I think I hate it. In the liquid foundation, I can wear shades W1 and W2 with equal success. Both are

OT- Shopping district in Los Angeles
I was watching the show red carpet confidential last night and they showed a area of Los Angeles that had some good bargains. Did anyone watch this? and know what area that they were at? I am heading that way in a few weeks and would love to stop ther

cargo at tysons corner?
is cargo sold anywhere there? i don't remember seeing it at sephora but i could have missed it. thanks! --kel "A new dress doesn't get you anywhere; its the life you're living in the dress." --Diana Vreeland

OT: Mats To Use For Exercising?
I'm looking into buying a mat of some kind to put on my tile floor when I'm doing sit-ups, crunches, etc. Could a yoga mat work or do I need something else? The only sports store here is a Sports Authority and I really don't want to go shopping online.

What blush to wear?
I have been using, Nars, "orgasm" blush and it looks great on my fair skin. I would like a change though. Can someone suggest some other colors/brands that would look equally great on my fair skin. The Nars shade I mentioned just looks so natural a

How to wear v-neck sweaters
I don't normally follow this group, but I had a question pertaining to fashion that could easily be answered by most here. I am 25, a college student, fit and healthy, and somewhat fashionable, but my tastes are changing now that I'm finishing school

update on ebay problem
thanks to everyone who shared suggestions and made comments 1) she's blocked 2) I sent a question to ebay. Let's see if they answer me. 3) I am not emailing her again. I figure if she contacts me again, I will tell her that the refund offer is off

any users of Dr. H rejuvenating mask?
I noticed this item in a friend's bathroom - wow - 45 bucks a tube. Is it worth it, any users out there? I see it on ebay for about 18 dollars, opening bid. Friend, btw, used to have a terrible case of adult acne - now, she's breakout free, just a

The Next Five
Okay think of your top five beauty essentials... Now what are the next five after that?(Thanks to gwehrenb for this idea) Mine: Back brush Decleor's Neroli Oil MAC Studio Finish Concealer Vichy Capital Soleil SPF 60 Sunblock PanOxyl Benzoyl Per