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MeAndTheBoys
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Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3853
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 7:37 am: | 
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Received some clothes, bathing suits & shoes I ordered yesterday. Before jumping in the shower this morning (and before I ate any more Chips Ahoy), I decided I'd try them on and get it over with. Dangerous, I know!
Turns out they both fit and I really like the way they look! Both are tankini's which NEVER work for me, and one has a halter top, which also is rarely ever flattering for me!
What a great start to a day that was otherwise looking potentially bleak after only 5 hours of sleep (again)!
(Of course we won't talk about what size I had to order to achieve this result. It's too disgusting to consider!) |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2107
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 8:09 am: |
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Five hours? I am envious....
Sounds like a great start to the day, indeed.
From where did you order, may I ask? |
MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3854
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 8:15 am: |
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Embarrassed to say: Chadwick's.  |
red
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5592
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 8:42 am: |
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That is great me! Love it when that happens!! |
MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3858
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 8:58 am: |
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And it happens SO rarely! |
tabby
Citizen
Username: Tabby
Post Number: 290
Registered: 8-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 9:16 am: |
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That is great news! I hate shopping so prefer to order online.....my problem is finding petite size fashionable (not too trendy) clothes that are not too expensive. Nothing wrong with Chadwicks or Newport News, you just have to look at everything, like going to a discount store, you never know you might find something great at a great price.
Have any of you girls been up to the Forth & Towne? It's the Gap's store focused on "older" women (35 and up). I wish they would open one here in NJ and have online shopping, but not yet.
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las
Citizen
Username: Las
Post Number: 1788
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 9:22 am: |
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I can totally see you looking good in a tankini, Me. Wise choice.
(and congratulations on liking the way you look in something - trés impressive!) |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 463
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 10:14 am: |
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Last year I got a tankini. I didn't mind the look, but the fit wasn't great. I was really mostly bummed because I used to always wear bikinis. Now, however, after I had my 2nd, my belly button is an outie! It's like a water baloon. Really gross. Wont stay back in. I guess the two walls of mussles never fully repaired after him. Sometimes I think, If I just loose 10 pounds, maybe it'll go back in. Or, maybe I should just embrace the look...
Are the pools open yet? |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 464
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 10:15 am: |
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I think I misspeled muscles. |
Vincent the Dog
Citizen
Username: Howardt
Post Number: 2020
Registered: 11-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 10:39 am: |
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When I saw you walking by the house yesterday I said to myself, "tankini? YESSSSSS!"
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mjh
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Username: Mjh
Post Number: 568
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 11:23 am: |
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Shananabana:
Sounds like an umbilical hernia.
If it bothers you enough, you can get it repaired. I think this is a same-day surgery.
Anyway, FYI, you might lose 10 pounds, but if the pounds were loose, perhaps they would fall off on their own.
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MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3859
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 11:58 am: |
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You're so full of it "Dawg!" I haven't walked by your house in at least a week. Thanks though!
Thanks all. Thanks las. Don't think it's the style so much as the size, though. Finally decided to order a size that might fit, regardless of how "huge" it seems in my mind! |
Soda
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Username: Soda
Post Number: 3991
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 5:40 pm: |
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Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 467
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 9:05 pm: |
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Thanks, mjh. OHMYGOD!!! I have an umbilical hernia!!! How disgusting!!! (tip: do NOT do a google image search of "umbilical hernia") I wonder if my insurance carrier will pay for surgery. Doubtful. |
Jersey_Boy
Citizen
Username: Jersey_boy
Post Number: 947
Registered: 1-2006
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 11:01 pm: |
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I should have known better than to check a thread about girl talk.
J.B.
Umbilical hernias? Is that what I've been missing?
I thought you girls were always having pillow fights. |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2118
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 11:07 pm: |
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We also talk about boys. Shhhhhhhh..... |
Monster©
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Username: Monster
Post Number: 3404
Registered: 7-2002
| | Posted on Thursday, June 1, 2006 - 11:21 pm: |
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I'm with ya' JB,
but perhaps some pictures would help us guys
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Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 469
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 12:49 am: |
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I'm such a bad speller that I didn't even get the joke about my bad spelling.  BTW, I can tell that at least three of those models posted above have umbilical hernias. |
MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3877
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 4:56 am: |
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Hey J.B., why do you think I started the title of this thread with "Girl Talk." Do ya think maybe it was a heads-up to all you guys to steer clear because you may not like what you find? Do ya? Huh? As we call my dog--and it is strictly meant in the most affectionate way: Rope-A-Dope! |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 470
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 9:54 am: |
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MeAnd, you are up realllllly early! Or late.
Sometimes it seems like i'm the only one who doesn't go for manicures and pedicures. It seems like I should just be able to do this by myself. Are they worth it? Do they last past a few days? |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2122
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 12:57 pm: |
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Shanabana, I think they are worth it. I am willing to do a lot for a few moments of relaxation.
Pedicures tend to last longer than manicures, at least for me. But I still think manicures are worth it. |
MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3893
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:05 pm: |
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And I have to opposite view (although I'm still confused how we got from bathing suits and umbilical hernias to mani/pedi.
I don't think manicures are worth it because, for me, they really don't last. Then I find I like the "manicured" look so much that I start spending more money on tips and patches and what have you, and my $20 "bargain" manicure becomes a $35-$40 (with tip) manicure.
Pedicures, on the other hand are a half hour of basic bliss, some time to myself, and as close as I get to any kind of spa treatment on any regular basis. Plus, it's the only way I can stand to bare my ugly toes during bathing suit/sandal season! |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2123
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:07 pm: |
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The heavy drugs, however - totally worth it.  |
Pippi
Supporter
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2291
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:08 pm: |
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I don't think manicures are worth it. I can do my own nails in 10 minutes and I can buy the same Essie and OPI colors they'll use in the salons. Manicures chip on me less than 2 days.
Pedicures, OTOH, are very worth it. They can last me a month. so I usually get at least one in the winter and 3 over the summer. I can't stand getting pedicures (very very setisitve feet) but since I only do it 4-6 times a year, I suck it up.
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MeAndTheBoys
Citizen
Username: Meandtheboys
Post Number: 3894
Registered: 12-2004
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:09 pm: |
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Another abrupt change in topic that has me completely confused.
It's a conspiracy, isn't it? Or does Leo Nails now offer valium with your mani/pedi?
I need to go to bed. |
ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2124
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:17 pm: |
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I find that if I ever get a dark color, the manicure is chipped by the end of that day. I also find that when I do it myself, it looks as though I did it myself. Chips or no chips, I just enjoy it.
As far as Leo Nails offering valium - that's news to me, but if they did, I see no reason ever to leave the salon. |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2292
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:23 pm: |
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if they offered Valium, maybe I could tolerate pedicures more often
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Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 3139
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:30 pm: |
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Pippi, I hate pedis as well so I just a polish change on the toes. Cheaper and faster, and easier on my ticklish feet. |
Pippi
Supporter
Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2294
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:31 pm: |
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wendyn -but how do you get rid of the callouses on your feet???
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Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 3140
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:36 pm: |
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I don't. But mine aren't too bad. I just try to keep them lotioned up after I shower. Try the cracked heel cream type products, they help a lot.
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Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4528
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 1:53 pm: |
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My last few manicures have lasted almost a week! I think it's because of the color, Essie Tennis Corset. It's a sheer white with a subtle sparkle that must make it adhere to the fingers better. I do it often enough on my own, but when my fingers need extra TLC or I have a big to-do, I have someone else do it.
(Now my fingers are all ripped up becuase I painted the bathroom.)
Pedicures I need. The polish seems to last ok, but I can't deal with long toenails so I have to go every few weeks to a month. I've even taken to scrubbing around my toes with a toothbrush in the shower, but because of the way they grow I really like when someone works at it.
I know, TMI.
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ess
Citizen
Username: Ess
Post Number: 2125
Registered: 11-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 2:22 pm: |
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Coincidentally - I swear - I used Essie Tennis Corset at last week's manicure. Purely coincidental, no hidden meanings, really. Really.
Anyway, you may be right about the sparkle. It seems that the slightly sparkly colors do last longer. |
Pippi
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Username: Pippi
Post Number: 2295
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 2:54 pm: |
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I also like Vanity Fairest, it has a little sparkle too. I'll try tennis corset next time.
wendyn - I use cream after the shower religiously. I am just hard on my feet, 'specially in the summer
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las
Citizen
Username: Las
Post Number: 1808
Registered: 10-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 3:39 pm: |
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Plus, it's the only way I can stand to bare my ugly toes during bathing suit/sandal season!
Me - no one is looking at your toes this season! We're all checking out how hot you look in that new tankini!
For the record: I'm back on the manicure, 1-2/wk; FedUp is the color. |
red
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5615
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 4:28 pm: |
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Love getting pedicures......I love the manicures as well, but it only lasts one day, it isn't worth it.
A couple of weeks ago I went with my daughter to go and get manicures and pedicures together. It was so fun, and she was just a doll. She loved it. Boy am I in trouble.
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Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4529
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 4:47 pm: |
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You in trouble? Last time I took my two older girls for manis-pedis it cost over $100!
(We went to a place by my mom's that doesn't discount for kids!) |
Shanabana
Citizen
Username: Shanabana
Post Number: 479
Registered: 10-2005
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 5:14 pm: |
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Ok, back to the bathingsuit topic, I have another question.
I'm thinking of getting a two piece (yes, a tankini, cause of the belly button thing) with one of those little skirts attached. But I can't decide if they're just too un cool. I mean, the skirts still remind me of what my grandma used to wear in the 1970's , and it looked so old fashioned then. In my mind, these newish suits with skirts are flattering. But, do peopole really wear them? I mean, God forbid I'm the only mom at the South Orange kiddie pool in a tankini with a little skirt attached.  |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4532
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 8:50 pm: |
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I ONLY wear them. I hate one piece suits because my torso is really long, but on more than one occasion my kids would pull on my bikini bottom, so I started wearing board shorts. Cute but a little bulky. Then I found the skirts, and love walking around comfortable and never needing a cover up. I do better with shorter tops as opposed to the full tankini, but I think the skirts are cute. Even my size 0 sister-in-law, age 25 wears them. FWIW, I don't think anyone would call me matronly. There are just some things I prefer not to show the town, and some things I don't care to see on others too! |
red
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5627
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Friday, June 2, 2006 - 8:58 pm: |
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There are several that look nice not matronly. Try a few on, see which ones you like.
So VIG, my little one just asked me if we could go get a mani/pedi then go to the pub after..... |
Virtual It Girl
Citizen
Username: Shh
Post Number: 4535
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, June 3, 2006 - 6:14 am: |
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You're right Red, you ARE in trouble. |
red
Citizen
Username: Redy67
Post Number: 5667
Registered: 2-2003
| | Posted on Sunday, June 4, 2006 - 7:47 pm: |
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Okay, we can't let the boys have all the fun....more girl talk.
Went to the movies last night with my GF's had a great time. Saw "Friends With Money" excellent, although the ending was a little disappointing. Had drinks..... |
combustion
Citizen
Username: Spontaneous
Post Number: 62
Registered: 4-2006
| | Posted on Monday, June 5, 2006 - 10:47 pm: |
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I don't get pedicures. I'm too ticklish. Only problem is this year all the cute shoes seem to have open toes and here I am with feet that should NOT be seen in public. Also, does anyone know anyplace in Jersey that will do a full brazilian? Every place I've called gets snooty, "we don't do THAT here." |
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