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Nailcare
OK, so after 35 years of chewing, gnawing, ripping, tearing and generally murderising my hands, I have (and I have no idea how, so don't ask me) stopped biting my nails. My Mum bites her nails, even now in her 70s, all my brothers bite their nails, I have never known anyone who has long nails. My bloke/ex/OH (it's…
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False Economy Fashion
The title says it all, let´s give each other some tips where being pennywise is actually pound foolish. I will start: -Very cheap shoes are as false economy in the same way that very expensive a waste of money. I find that Primark shoes lose their shape very quickly, make your feet sweat and don´t support them but I do…
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It's Thursday 6th August! What Are We Wearing Today?
Morning all! Just getting my stuff together for the Big Chill so I'll be awol for the next few days. Today's outfit ('cos it's quite nice outside): Vintage 1970's "Berketex" maxi dress in white with florescent pink and green floral print (99p from eBay) Multi-coloured Matalan faux snake Gladiators (£12) TopShop elasticated…
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Upgrading my make-up bag! Advice please...
Hello all! I have been using the same foundation, concealor, blush and powder since I was a teenager and had very little cash to spend on make-up. Yesterday I tried some red Dream Matte Mousse by Mabelline and found it to be great as a replacement for my old crappy blusher! This got me thinking that even though I now have…
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Minimising Pores
Hi All For many years now I have suffered from large pores on my nose and cheeks. Does anyone know of any decent cleansers/toners/moisturisers/scrubs....(at money saving prices if possible!) for this problem?
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Praise for a company who refused me!
Not a normal type of post I don't think! I took myself a visit to a 'teeth whitening spa' (not wanting a debate about these sorts of places, it was a risk I was willing to take to be honest), for their offer that was on of teeth whitening. Explained to the lady that I was looking for more information on the process etc,…
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help. Where to get that slimming dress that was on tv?
Did you see the repeat of Supersize and Super skinny this week. It was the last program in the series. Well the last program had the lady presenter wearing a celeb red slimming dress. Where can I get this dress from. Is there a shop or department store that has it? I would like to try it on and see what it does. Could be…
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Drop a dress size by 20th Aug...
I really want to drop a dress size (maybe a touch more) by 20th Aug. I have a wedding on Sat 22nd and in typical fashion bought a dress on sale that is a little bit too tight!! But I saved £140 on my dress :o ) - so, now I have the dilema of getting into it by 20th, which leaves me just enough time for an emergency…
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Best Bras?
Hi, hope this is the correct place but I don't really fancy discussing my chest in the arms :D I have gained a bit of weight recently and my chest has increased as a result and really need to buy a bigger bra. I have decided for the first time in my life to buy myself a few really good quality bras that are going to last…
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leggings
does anyone know where i can get some decent pairs of leggings for longer legs .... i can't find any that are decent quality .. i don't want them going baggy on the knees :rolleyes:
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Your Best Value Flattering Jeans Tips
I did mention this on another thread but I think it is so useful to share jeans tips as I have wasted a lot of money in the past on jeans that just don't flatter me. Recently I have discovered New Look Hula jeans which are10 pounds and come in indigo,mid blue,light blue, white or black. They are the most flattering jeans…
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Waterproof eyeLINER
Hi all beauty laydees (and gents) Getting married on the 15th, OMG Have settled on brown no7 extreme length waterproof mascara but think that if my eyeliner isnt waterproof am gonna be Alice Cooper in no time! Preferably I'm looking for something that doesnt give a hard line - so I can smudge when applying for the oh so…
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pre-op mrsa test
Hi, If you have had this test can you please let me know what it involved. Thank you
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I want Cargo LashActivator
Sold out in Boots, does anyone else know other than EBay where I can buy Cargo LashActivator thanks
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Today's oufits..Wed 5th Aug
Morning all (just).. Today's office outfit for me is..Blue and white striped tea dress with smocked waist detail and "drawn on effect" pictures on one side of houses, ppl etc, H&M via Ebay £16 ish..Not sure I like it anymore tho, so after tonight's wash it's up for grabs.. Black longline cardi, Topshop £28 Black leggings,…
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Want my own style!!! Please help..
I've lived too long in baggy jeans and hooded sweatshirts and enough is enough.... I keep buying prettyish things but nothing ever suits me as I'm an odd shape and it always has the tags on a year later. So.. I've cleared the wardrobe out. Posted everything on bigwardrobe and thrown away all my ripped jeans and faded…
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Another "interview outfit" opinion needed
I have an interview comung up for a job I really want - lot more money and a shorter commute. I work in financial services so a suit for the interview is a given. I got a nice very dark navy one in Jaeger today ( less than half price too!). The question is what do I accessorise it with? I never usually wear navy! Cream is…
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Facial acne problem
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I need to gain weight
I've always been thin and have a high metabolism. Doctors in the past have weighed me, told me that technically I am under weight but as long as I'm eating properly (which I am) then I'm fine. Problem is now, I'm trying for a baby and tests are showing that I am not ovulating which could be down to the fact that my cycles…
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Anyone suffering after Discectomy?
Hi, Just wondered if anyone else has encountered the same problems as me. I had back surgery for a proplapsed disc just over 8 weeks ago. I have still a lot of numbness and tingling in my leg and foot and I know this can take up to 2 years to go (having read Dr posts on the net) if it goes at all depending on the nerve…