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Discussions Posted on 1/27/2005
 
My clothing pet peeves, by category - please join in, maybe someone will hear
The sales are about over, and I've had my share of frustrations while shopping this season. Here are my clothing pet peeves: (Note: I'm 5'4", 118 lbs, and I take a size small in most clothes.) Blouses: Too short to tuck in Sleeves too short T

I need, I want, I desire
the Bakelite digital watches and the two (or three) tone pumps and slingbacks from the spring 05 Prada RTW collection.

a la recherche du temps perdu
Tonight, in almost a fit of desperation, I bought some plain, unflavored, Chapstick as it's like -8948489 here in DC and I didn't have any with me here in the housesitting house. I haven't used plain Chapstick in years. Decades. And once I took th

Can anyone recommend a bronzer?
I really hate applying ST and was wondering if anyone knew of a bronzer that could act as a viable substitute? I saw one recently that was like a wand that when twisted, a brush came out with the bronzer already on it and you just apply it with tha

Don't laugh-naive Pedicure questions
Believe it or not, I've never had a pedicure. Why, you gasp? Well, usually I am pounding the pavement running, shoving my feet in cycling shoes, swimming, and more running. Most years I'm not walking on a full set (of toenails) So, although I sh

Revlon Age Defying foundation with Botafirm
Have you seen this? It looks good. I havent worn a revlon foundation in years, wonder how it is. Have you heard of Botafirm?

Need MONEY? An easy and safe way.
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Question re: those airless pump dispensers of face cream
I won a brand new Clarins gentle night cream from ebay (brand new, boxed, etc.) and I received it the other day. It feels heavy and full but no matter how many times I've depressed the pump, nothing comes out. Any tricks? It's one of those dispensers w

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Dry skin: Dove Body Wash or Dove Beauty Bar
Dove has a sensitive skin, unscented version in both bar form and body wash. Is one better than the other for dry skin? Thanks.

Philosophy skincare infomercial
Has anyone seen the Philosophy infomercial and more important, ever used the products? The premise is that they are "make-up optional" and they promise fabulous skin that doesn't have to hide behind cosmetics. I've come across it in the early AM when I

magic scarf
have you seen these? I got one for Christmas and can't figure out what's so magical about it. Will I look like a wanna-beeeee or a chic chick if I wear it in public? 20-2222

ad for Beauty Bible in the junk mail
I got a postal junk mail for Paula Begoun's "beauty bible." having read "Blue eyeliner should be absolutely illegal" this new book sounds like exactly more of the same: baking soda exfoliant, hydrogen peroxide toner, etc etc. anyone buy the book?

Urgent question re funeral attire!
A friend of mine's mother passed away recently, and her funeral is taking place in about 15 hours. Of course I plan to dress nicely to show respect: khaki pants, gray french cuff shirt w/ navy and white silk cufflinks, and a dark navy blazer. I ha