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Discussions Posted on 8/17/2005
 
Hat question
Since you're not supposed to wear straw after Labor Day, what material is correct? Wool and fur are not appropriate until much later in the year in my climate, what's left?

San Francisco weather related fashion
My daughter is likely moving to the San Francisco area from the East coast. As if that's not bad enough, I just bought her a nice winter coat at the Nordstrom's sale. Since she was in the process of deciding where to move, I left the tags on and kept

Fall Sephora Catalog
Brochure arrived today from Sephora. Would like to check out the Benefit big magic lip gloss, the Cynthia Rowley scent, and the Jonathan freshen up mist for hair. Like the purple faux croc casing for the Tarte mascara, but maybe not enough to actua

Can the great AF team help me find a certain dress??
Holy cow - no posts for months and now two in one day :) Some of you may remember I'm tying the knot next year. My lovely bridesmaids have decided they like my idea of having an almost all white wedding. They want to wear short (knee length or so)

Correcting bad highlights/color??
Hi all :) Out of my lurking mode... Had my hair done yesterday at a new salon with a new stylist. I've been going to the Aveda Institute (students) and have been pretty happy but they book up very far in advance and the hours are very limited so I

Continuing with my skirt theme
You may recall earlier this summer I did a "skirt challenge" and wore nothing but skirts for a week. I am happy to report that I have since been wearing pretty much nothing but skirts this entire summer! Long a pants person, I've really surprised mysel

lancome photogenic - is there any sparkle at all?
Hi, can anyone tell me if either Lancome Photogenic, or Photogenic Ultra Confort contain any sparkle/shimmer at all? I really like the sound of this foundation but really hate even the slightest hint of sparkle. hope someone can help, K.

Quirky/Unusual beauty tips
Hi All- I've lurked on and off for the past few years. I'm writing a book and would like to include some unusual beauty tips- and you guys seem to be loaded with them. For instance, the aspirin mask- does anyone have the definitive recipe? or anyt

False teeth
My fellow racists (Whites only), Why wear 'em perfect? Gleaming white gnashers set in a crumbly old face says only one thing: 'falsies', whatever your lips are saying. Remedy: break out the teak stain and get your house nigger on it righ

Dior Beaute deal at Macy's
I needed a Diorshow mascara refill (sounds like a drug...) and started to just order it from Sephora like I usually do but thought I'd check Google first and lo and behold! A decent deal at Macy's - "Receive this Dior 4-Piece Gift FREE with your 2

Thailand purchases
Hi from a lurker! My husband will be in Bangkok at the end of Sept. Are there any good finds there to bring home? Last trip he bought a lot of "cutesy" craft type items. Anything fashion-worthy? TIA, jocelyn