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Discussions Posted on 12/9/2005
 
Question about Levi jeans
I have had a weird experience....twice now. Bought 2 pairs of Levi 515 jeans. I wore both pairs a few times before I washed them. They fit absolutely fantastic. I was so happy to finally find some jeans I liked. Washed them the way I usually do

London, Paris, or ? at end of January
I may be able to spend a few days in London or France at the end of January! I haven't been to Europe for many years so it would be quite a treat. I'm doing quite well with the Decleor products I'm using, so I don't need any skin care, and I don

To my Santee from the most Neurotic SS ever
I apologize for my lateness. I've been really busy trying to refinish my cabinets. I sent the gift out today via UPS and they said it would take a week to get to you. I got there right on time, bec the UPS guy came in shortly after I got there. I did a

Cofarbucks for Mom
My mom called me at work to tell me she saved $450 on nine pair of shoes at Macy's. She did this in the span of an hour. I haven't seen her haul as of yet, but she ended up paying $420 for the 9 paid and at least one of them was Cole Haan. She said

Secreat Santa - thanks!
When I got home today there were 3 packages on my door step. One was a pair of boots from LL Bean, one was a bunch of stuff from Pearl River, and the third was my Secret Santa gift!! It is really great!!! A clear cosmetic bag filled with DVF Color

Dansko clogs = happier feet for me
After trying on so many clogs, looking for total comfort and best looking I could find, I narrowed my search down to a pair of Born's and some Dansko's, both found at Nordstrom. The Dansko's won out even though they weren't cushy like the Born's. Go

OT: static electricity question
I found remedies to prevent fuzzies from sticking to my clothes (dryer sheets) and my hair from getting too staticky & fly-away in winter (dimethicone styling products) but one big problem I have is that I seem to be carrying more electricity in my

Light reflecting eye cream?
I have been using the Estee Lauder Daywear Spf 15 eye cream for a year or so now but I've heard through the grapevine that it's discontinued. Any suggestions for another eye cream that will reflect light? This one works really well as I only need a to

Bridesmaid's shoe delima...
Okay, ... here's the deal; I've finally picked the dress for them (it took me months), and they are tea length. I'm trying to decide on shoes... should I have the girls choose their own, or should I choose the style for them....any suggesions. ? H

OTC benzoyl peroxide gel recs?
Hi! I have a prescription for "BenzaClin" = clindmycin + benzoyl peroxide gel. Unfortunately the 'script has expired so I cannot refill it easily. Does anyone know of a similar OTC product? I will ask the pharmacist but af experience/recs always rule!

Purely Exquisite Personal Care
Today's common overextended lifestyle can easily cause the body to borrow nutrients from its largest organ, the skin. This can, in turn, deplete the skin of important amino acids, vitamins and minerals. When your skin is nutrient depleted, it begins to

Santa arrives!
After a cold, wet, and very snowy morning here in the Midwest, it was a treat to find my Secret Santa package had arrived from California! Audrey, my very thoughtful Santa, included BBW shower gel and body cream in Gardenia (a favorite scent for its

Great fashion trend: men and scarves
x-no-archive: yes this has been going on for a while now but it is still catching on and I'm liking the results very much! THEY'RE ALL WRAPPED UP By Karen Thomas, USA TODAY When it comes to men's scarves, "it was never about the cold," says

What to get your football fan for Christmas
Don't know what to get your man? Or the lady football fan in your life? Indianapolis Colts are heading for a perfect season - they'll love anything that commemorates it. Plenty of watches and jewelry (for men and women): Christmas Colts stor

Back in Black . Re-dying black jeans. Any thoughts ?
Greetings. I own an assortment of black jeans that are slowly turning grey. Now some would say this "aged" look is the "new" black. But in my opinion, faded black just looks, faded. Has anyone tried to re-dye black jeans ? Johnny

What products help eliminate dark under eye patches?
This is my friend's problem, not mine, so I haven't paid attention to posts on this topic. Please don't ask me to google :) Anyway yesterday's WSJ had an article about herbal remedies by Chanel and two other companies. My friend's dark spots are

Lancome Renergie Microlift Eye
Some of you bought the Lancome Renergie Microlift Eye during Sephora's Friend's and Family special. Can you tell me how (or if) you like it? I'm constantly on a quest for an eye cream or serum for wrinkles and crepiness. Thanks! Stacie ******

Grossest t-shirts
For the best and grossest in t-shirts, start here -- http://www.geocities.com/politicalposters/t-shirts/t-shirts.htm Got posters too -- http://www.geocities.com/politicalposters/

Idea for clothes with electrical support
I had an idea for something that could make some things much easier but i have no idea where to present this. Does anybody know where to bring up some new ideas for development of clothes which have electrical support? Thanks a lot

How often do you sharpen your MAC powerpoints?
I find I have to sharpen mine after every 4th or 5th use. Is that excessive? MAC is the first pencil eyeliner I've ever used. It was all about cake liner before the powerpoints. TIA, Pam

to my secret santee
santa has broken her leg and is laid up, gift is ready, and the elf should get to the post office on Saturday or Monday. Keep an eye out for something special in your mailbox next week! Sandra -- I'm what Willis was talking about.

Number of Plastic Surgeries Rises! Can this trend be stopped?
Hello All, Look at the image below, look at that face that endured dozens of Plastic Surgeries, countless rhiniplasty, chin implants, face lifts, liposuction, etc. and you will have to ask your self: What the hell is going on? Why are we doing this

Rear Zipper Jeans?
i'm trying to find some jeans for my g/f that have the zipper in the rear instead of the front. anybody know who makes/sells them? we've seen pictures of them but haven't had any luck locating them.

Secret Santa Arrived in MD!!
Oh boy oh boy a second great package day for me! I get my mail and an enevelope from someone I didn't recognize is in my mailbox. Not Ebay winnings oh boy it must be my AF SS. I get inside and rip open the padded envelope. 2 small packages spill ou