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| Discussions Posted on 1/10/2005 |
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| Co-Farb Bucks |
| I did some major "saving" this weekend.
At Macy's:
Black Tahitian Pearl on a white gold chain. Not a pendant -- the chain is
hooked to each side of the pearl. $139.98 (saved $250)
GarnetHill.com:
Flannel leopard print robe. $39.99 from $78.
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| My first fashion mishap of 05 |
| I ordered a Laundry leather jacket on neimanmarcus.com. The shade was
"champagne", but I didn't pay enough attention - I was expecting a pale beige,
but I got it today and it is actually a gold metallic. Beautiful, but so
impractical since it is real |
| Good Tailor in Atlanta Area? |
| Hi-
I've got my eye on some jeans, etc but will need to have them shortened as I
need a 30-31 in inseam and these are 33's (I've not yet bought them yet). Can
anyone in the Atlanta area rec a good tailor familiar with designer clothing
who will not |
| Drycleaning, again |
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Just picked up my waistlength suede blazer. Cost of drycleaning this was
$50.15. The label did not say washable (as some suedes are) so went the
drycleaning route.
I figured it would be in the 40 dollar range.
Sound about right?? Paging Cof |
| l'occitane sale |
| http://usa.loccitane.com/
Just got an email about this, some stuff up to 75% off.
Leigh
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Consequences, shmonsequences, as long as I'm rich. - D. Duck |
| REVLON |
| has anyone here used the new REVLON age defying makeup (with
botafirm)...................it is being advertised heavily in my
MORE mag and i am wondering how it actually works on wrinkles.
rosie
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| French Vogue Dec-Jan Sofia Coppola guest editor |
| December-January issue French Vogue:
This is the best issue of French Vogue I have ever read. Actually it's
the best issue of Vogue ever. Sofia Coppola was the guest editor and it
is filled with articles about film and design, and her choices of
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| Retin-A |
| I have been using retin-a on my face for acne for about 6 months now and
have been getting great results for the acne and a double bonus because I
have noticed that the wrinkles that I had between my eyes on my forehead are
looking smaller. I was just |
| OT: Miami based writer? |
| Hi there
I just got a release for an event in Miami.. if there is anyone in Miami who
would like to go to this event and write up something, drop me an email at
silvergirlkisses@hotmail.com
Stevie
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| Re What Makeup Are You Wearing? |
| >> - CG Aquasmooth in Classic Ivory as concealer
love this one too
L'Oreal Visible Lift undereye concealer in Light Beige, all over the
lids too
top lid double lined -- MAC PowerPoint pencil in PermaPlum (dark
violet/brown), and a thicker, pale |
| Re What Skincare Did You Use Today? |
| >> AM Chanel Precision Vitamin moisture boost (actually makes my skin
dewy and I never thought I'd use that word to describe my skin)
I've been wanting to try this -- now you've convinced me :)
as for the topic -- aloe vera gel mask -- lots o |
| Masai Barefoot Technology |
| Flipping through the Bliss catalog. Saw these sneakers featured.
The ad copy makes it sound like these sneakers make the grass green and
the little birdies sing, but then they make it sound like every product
they carry does that.
Anyone actua |
| What are *you* wearing today? |
| 58 degrees is the high and it is raining
dark green Lauren heavy cotton ribbed turtleneck
Jag jeans
blue socks
navy leather and denim tennis shoes
green button earrings (these were a good purchase for me)
gold Seiko watch
fragrance is CSP v |
| 2005 fashion trends predictions |
| 1. the Elvis influence: sparklies on your flared pants. Sparklies on your WHITE
flared pants are even better. Bonus points for matching sparklie'd white
jacket.
2. goodbye to body/lip/eye glitter: back to matte.
3. 1940's hair for women: dark, sho |
| is Yves Rocher worth it? |
| the cosmetics, I can get those at the drugstore, like really, mascara is
mascara, I mean, all shoe polish is created equal.
the free gifts, the blankets and the wallets and the ponchos are sub-standard,
right?
overall I'd say that I've spent the s |
| fave mascara of late? |
| Hi there
I noticed I have been buying (and using) a lot of mascara.. particularly the
colored one.
I have the pump up the volume in plum, green, brown
longos the curl mascara in auburn musk and shirazmatazz (love these!)
star curling mascara from arm |
| Re what old-ish trends would you like to make a comeback in 2005? |
| ~ wild hair colors. Just like them, that's all. Says the woman whose
last date with hair dye was in July, huh |
| Need great source for incense in bulk! |
| Cross-posted intentionally as I suspect this could be a good crossover
interest for those in the know.
We're going through incense like mad these days (multiple cats, living w/ a
smoker who--despite aiming it out the window, winds up contaminating the
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