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"so i bought this new deodorant b/c it was vanilla scented and now my armpits smell like cookies"

haha, paging settledown

9/30/2011 1:53:24 PM

I bought brown leggings for cheap, but I'm having trouble finding the right dress / sweater / tunic to wear with them. The leggings are thin, so the top needs to at least cover my butt. Any suggestions?

9/30/2011 1:57:29 PM

oh god . . I can't stand the smell of vanilla as it is and the thought of sweat and vanilla makes me want to

HAVE SOME B.O. COOKIES NOM NOM NOM

9/30/2011 1:57:29 PM

haha well tbf it doesn't ever smell like sweat just the vanilla smell. so it does its job i guess

9/30/2011 2:05:35 PM

^^^where did you get brown leggings? I want some since I'm not a fan of black but can never find a nice shade of brown that doesn't look weird.

9/30/2011 2:10:22 PM

i wear my brown leggings with a green cotton dress I have

but that's really it

9/30/2011 2:11:15 PM

I got the leggings at Old Navy...
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?cid=57563&vid=1&pid=772054&scid=772054022

I was thinking about something like
http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=68131&vid=1&pid=871188&scid=871188012

or

http://oldnavy.gap.com/browse/product.do?searchCID=68131&vid=1&pid=864917&scid=864917002 with a belt

[Edited on September 30, 2011 at 2:48 PM. Reason : pics]

9/30/2011 2:47:50 PM

I like the first top

9/30/2011 2:54:08 PM

I like the first top a lot, but be mindful of the negative reviews. It's rated much lower than the other shirt. Apparently, the cut is a little weird and it's possibly too sheer (easy to fix with a camisol), so you may want to try it on at a store before buying.

9/30/2011 2:56:27 PM

Dear favorite thread,

Has anyone seen a black lace over cream lining dress in any stores / online shops lately? I'm being wishy washy about my plans for my wedding dress. I had wanted to wear a black dress and a black birdcage veil but now I'm wondering if that's too ... funeral and severe. I've always wanted a cream colored lace dress, but the couple I tried on made me look washed out because I'm pale as hell.

Either way, I'm wearing these tights!



And probably these shoes in red depending on whatever dress I end up with.

9/30/2011 10:51:16 PM

I really like those tights!

9/30/2011 10:54:57 PM

^^Just saw a cream dress with black lace overlay at H&M just 2 hrs ago

9/30/2011 10:56:02 PM

AWESOME, I was planning to head there tomorrow! I dunno about the one in Raleigh, but here that means I'll be standing in line 30 minutes just to try the thing on.

9/30/2011 10:58:10 PM

those tights are really awesome

10/1/2011 12:58:03 AM

question for the ladies on here that use/have used an IUD. Do you use paragard or mirena? Anybody ever need to have it re-situated by their doc?

10/2/2011 11:50:09 AM

I have a mirena. Never had any issues. I've hit the 5 year mark and I'm getting it taken out this month. I'd get another one put back in if it weren't for some other circumstances that have nothing to do with the actual IUD.

10/2/2011 12:33:06 PM

+1 to Mirena and no issues

10/2/2011 1:02:11 PM

Those tights are amazing

And i'm so glad someone has found brown leggings bc I, for some reason, have had difficulty finding them. Hadn't thought about old navy though! I will go this week

10/2/2011 1:31:41 PM

i got my brown leggings at marshalls

10/2/2011 4:22:08 PM

i think i got mine at forever 21, but that was like last year

10/2/2011 4:24:42 PM

limited trapped me again....

i had a coupon for a free scarf with purchase that expired today and i had about $45 in limited bucks plus a $50 off $150 coupon so i figured i could go in and at the very least spend the $45 in store credit i had to get the free scarf (which was really cute, blue & white with a red accent)

i left 90min later with a bag full of stuff

-- 2 winter dresses
-- 2 necklaces
-- 2 pair of earrings
-- 2 belted cardigans
-- 2 short sleeve button down shirts for work
-- long sleeve stripey shirt
-- 3 sleeveless silky shirts to wear under suit jackets
-- 7 camis (with NO built in bra, praise the lord!!!! i wear those fuckers under EVERYTHING and my collection is getting worn out)

i also earned 5 "virtual bucks" which are $25 each and good for $25 off $50 from oct 3-26 and it includes all sale, clearance and whatnot

they just keep you coming back...

also they have the secret saver account going on now where they put 10% of what you spend in a hidden account between certain dates for you to use later. i like the idea of it, we'll see how it turns out

now i have a some pretty purple and gold colors to mix into my fall and winter wardrobe


on another note... i got these at payless when i was home in NC. the brown is actually a lot darker and REALLY pretty! also they're very comfy. and since i don't have snow or rain to worry about in houston, i think they'll stay in good condition for awhile



i love payless. i have some flats i got there that i constantly get compliments on which surprises me since they're so basic and forgettable but i'll take it!

10/2/2011 6:46:23 PM

^ those shoes are GORGEOUS!!!

10/2/2011 9:13:16 PM

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"So my gf and I have been dating for very close a year. I'm thinking of getting this for her. is this ok?! I'm new at this still. Maybe something else to go with it, not sure what. "

Welp...

She doesn't like it. I gave it to her like a week or two ago. Tonight she sheepishly asked me if I would be offended if she returned it.

Oh well. Probably no more of this buying actual clothes for girl madness.

10/3/2011 1:09:44 AM

Just found these and bought them on target. leather boots for less than 100! and my size. although i love my boots i currently have

10/3/2011 1:12:45 AM

^^I think you did a very brave thing by buying her clothes. Don't beat yourself up over it for sure.

10/3/2011 1:23:14 AM

whaaaaaaaaaaat? but that dress was epic cute? though maybe it just didn't fit correctly, i have that issue a lot.


offer to take her shopping for a dress she actually likes maybe? i can't see too many girls not liking that idea

10/3/2011 8:06:22 AM

that makes me sad for you. I hope that doesn't discourage you from ever trying again, or discourage other guys from trying the same thing. Because it's really sweet.

And if she happens to be unable to return it, I could probably take it off your hands

10/3/2011 9:08:38 AM

AHHHH it's tights weather

I'm in love

10/3/2011 9:20:20 AM

halp me

ok so usually i just wash my face once a day (I know I'm lazy and gross) and my face started to break out a lot (go figure) so I began washing it in the morning and before I went to bed.

Now my face is COMPLETELY dried out. like it feels scaley like a snake and that is worse than the breakouts (which have greatly improved but fml anyway)

so I ask you ladies thread, how the fuck do I find a happy medium?

In the morning I wash with the apricot scrub, at night I use the neutrogena grapefruit wash
Both times I use an alcohol free stridex face pad thing for sensitive skin and then I slather my skin with nivea soft cream moisturizer

am I doing something wrong? is there something I'm missing? please to make my face not lizardy


i know, words, but I bolded the gist

10/5/2011 9:08:19 PM

It's actually not good to wash your face all the time so you were probably on the right track before Just wash your face with water unless you're having to remove makeup or something.

10/5/2011 9:10:13 PM

i used the have the same issues til i found a very light moisturizer and now just wash the face before i go to bed, sleep with the moisturizer on and my skin is perfect.

this is what i use. took me forever to find the balance.

(oh and i don't use an exfoliator in the winter, just a cream cleanser, exfoliating makes my skin horribly dry)



using the gel, not the lotion is what the major key for me was.

i might cut back on the stridex pad - even though there isn't alcohol it could be contributing to the dryness

10/5/2011 9:11:22 PM

^^well I do have to wash the makeup off at night... so maybe wash at night and not the morning? that's probably a good idea actually since I've started to shower at night anyway due to my work being super super stinky

but will that make the breakouts come back you think?

^you make a valid point on the exfoliator during the winter. i am dumb. and how much $$$ is that moisturizer? i absolutely LOVE philosophy's hope in a jar but I switched to nivea because I was poor

10/5/2011 9:12:34 PM

the moisturizer might be whats causing the breakouts... too much gunk clogging your pores. if you have skin that is prone to breakouts - that can contribute.

just my opinion though.

10/5/2011 9:14:53 PM

i didn't start using the moisturizer until after the breakouts. i was actually just using cocoa butter lotion prior

10/5/2011 9:15:57 PM

A trick I use in the winter when my face tends to dry out is to mix avocado oil with a touch of castor oil and some lavender extract. Then I splash my face with warm water, massage the oil into my face for 2-3 minutes, then put hot water on a washcloth and drape it over my face until it cools off or I get bored, then use the washcloth to wipe off the oil. Voila! Rehydrated and clean skin!

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"but will that make the breakouts come back you think?"

I don't think it would cause the breakouts to come back but it all depends on what was causing them in the first place. It's just as likely to be from stress or something in your diet as anything else.

[Edited on October 5, 2011 at 9:17 PM. Reason : a]

10/5/2011 9:16:38 PM

On top of that, maybe drink more water and change your diet a bit? Certain foods are beneficial for your skin. Lots of veggies (for water) and foods that have healthy fats, like avocado, nuts and olive oil. If you're drinking a lot of beverages that dehydrate you, you'll notice it in your skin. Less coffee and alcohol can help.



Also, thanks for the recommendation on the microderm. Just got my first one tonight! Skin feels amazing.

10/5/2011 9:17:18 PM

^^where could I get that kind of stuff?

^ actually I have been drinking less water since I got my new job b/c I'm in a lab all day long and no food or drinks are allowed. I guess I'll just have to chug it before and after work

10/5/2011 9:17:40 PM

Castor oil you can pick up at the pharmacy. Most supermarkets these days have avocado oil, but it's usually cheaper on Amazon. Essential oils (lavender, rosemary, etc) are cheap on Amazon too.

10/5/2011 9:19:44 PM

I just bought that Clinique DDM gel the other night ($23 for 4.2 oz) and I really like it. It's very light and absorbs quickly, doesn't just sit on my skin like other lotions and moisturizers I've tried in the past.

I also bought the Philosophy Microdelivery Peel that DivaBaby19 posted a few pages back. I absolutely loved it. Even after one use, my skin is clearer and brighter.

10/5/2011 9:25:23 PM

sweet thanks everyone

10/5/2011 9:25:29 PM

Awww yay!

Philosophy is the jam! I use their cleanser religiously!

10/5/2011 9:26:57 PM

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"actually I have been drinking less water since I got my new job b/c I'm in a lab all day long and no food or drinks are allowed. I guess I'll just have to chug it before and after work "

This could be a big part of the issue. Definitely get a little more water in your system before and after work. At least it's just your skin. Sometimes there can be other issues when you're a little dehydrated (kidney stones, dry hair, etc). Eating more veggies will also help you boost your water intake ... even if just a little bit.

But gg on the new job.

10/5/2011 9:30:24 PM

Try to take more water fountain breaks too. I know when I was working in a lab it was tough but it'll make a big difference!

10/5/2011 9:34:27 PM

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" just bought these "

They came in today and are unfortunately a bit snug... I think they'll stretch but just kind of bummed :-/ they're final sale so I can't exchange or return.

The flats that I ordered, though, are perfect

10/5/2011 9:34:31 PM

are they suede?

[Edited on October 5, 2011 at 9:36 PM. Reason : if so they'll definitely stretch (a little sprits of water will help that along too)]

10/5/2011 9:35:19 PM

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"Philosophy Microdelivery Peel "

I use the Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash and I love it

10/5/2011 9:36:42 PM

Nope. Canvas....

10/5/2011 9:37:24 PM

Oh I see that now

I'm not a fan of them anymore

I thought they were suede lol

10/5/2011 9:38:07 PM

Lol

Well I still like em and hopefully they'll stretch

10/5/2011 9:39:04 PM

Ok I gotta go to bed...big day tomorrow

bye hookers

10/5/2011 9:40:15 PM