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Discussions Posted on 2/17/2005
 
Studio Fix and Tech
I bought Studio Fix a month ago and found it too drying for my combo skin. Now I am using Studio Tech but read reviews after purchasing that it was "zits in a can", is this true? I have combo skin that breaks out about once a month (around Aunt Flo)

Best Mascara?
Since I'm a complete MAC whore I've been using splashproof in black, but it's nothing to write home about. Any recs of good department store mascara? Preferably lengthening, curling, non-smudge/flake/clump (of course). Carly

ebay finds
Note that I didn't say scores... I have been hunting and watching things like this Mac and Jac silver silk vintage style slip dress that's sooooooooo cool that if it had been around at Xmas I would have snatched it up http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI

How to get a stain out...
Doe's anyone have any tips or idea's as to how to remove a coffee stain from my pale pink cashmere sweater? Thank you. Von.

Necessary to use conditioner on short hair?
Or is it more suited for long, tangled hair?

Five minutes with Paula Begoun
The following appeared in todays Fashion Dallas section of The Dallas Morning News. http://www.dallasnews.com/sharedcontent/dws/fea/texasliving/stories/021705dnfdnubegoun.52ff4.html Five minutes with Paula Begoun 02:38 PM CST on Wednesday, Februar

Body Shop Hemp Hand Creme Rave
I recently began using The Body Shop's Hemp Hand Protector after having used L'Occitane's shea butter hand creme for a long time and occasionally BBW Hand Repair shea butter hand creme (the latter is no contest against the L'Occitane btw). I love the H

Rave for great service from Skin-Etc. com
I placed my order for 5 items on either Monday or Tuesday of this week and just one hour ago I received my package of items!! I ordered 3 Obagi skin care items and two Jane Iredale products. (and the Obagi was better priced than at the dermatologist's

Could someone suggest what to wear with Periwinkle pants
My mom sent me a pair of sueded knit periwinkle pants. I love the feel of the pants and they could probably be dressed up or down. The only idea I can come up with is a white v-neck sweater and some black strappy sandals...... Any suggestions? Miss

help with what to wear...
Good morning, A friend of my SO's is have an art preview and reception at a tapas and cocktail bar in town. For some reason I'm drawing a complete blank on what to wear. I'd prefer to wear pants and something comfortable. My closet has a pretty g

Matrix OptiSmooth?
Wondering if any AFers have tried this treatment, specifically the cool treatment that's meant to reduce volume and frizz but keep your waves (as opposed to the hot straightening treatment)? I've had Japanese straigtening twice and don't want to go tha

My New Winter Boots > Find or Faux Paus?
I know it's the middle of February, but I just got winter boots - snow boots. I found them online. Patent leather. Moderate traction sole. Midcalf with zipper. $50. They arrived yesterday. I try them on. They fit like slippers. "I like them" I thin