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What are your beauty essentials?

ereperez — 30/07/2010 8:07:50 PM

So, I was wondering if anyone has any beauty/makeup products or tools that you could absolutely not live without!

I've thought about mine, and it boils down to:

- Too Face Eye Shadow Insurance - the best eye primer I've come across yet.
- Aveeno Positively Radiant Facial Moisturiser - this product is divine, and I'm sure most Shesaid readers who have trialled the Aveeno products would agree!
- Prestige Skin-Loving Minerals foundation powder - my HG foundation!
- Bloom 10-set brush kit - An excellent brush set that meets all my needs. Yay!
- Shu Uemura eyelash curler - probably one of the best out there?

Share your holidays plans!

Brigitte — 30/07/2010 7:44:46 PM

I'm looking at a spring break and would love to know where you gals are travelling to next?

Where in the world do you dream of visiting or revisiting? I'm dreaming of Kerala in south India *sigh*

Divorce Party: a time for celebration?

sandonato — 30/07/2010 7:43:37 PM

Sounds like this lady has got a lot of partying to do

Indulge with some luxury without the huge price tag with Reebonz!!

Brigitte — 30/07/2010 7:23:58 PM

Hey guys! I don't know about you but I love luxury but hate hate hate the their price tags! I came across this super duper cool website where they have huge discounts on Prada bags, Christian Dior's sunglasses, Miu Miu shoes etc ALL GENUINE! SO i thought I'd share with you

Jamie Oliver - love him or hate him?

Brigitte — 30/07/2010 6:28:24 PM

Oh just that music makes me soooo excited! I can't wait! So love those girls! Wish they were my pals!

Blanche d'Alpuget back in the spotlight - what do you think?

Amberose — 29/07/2010 12:37:24 AM

Anyone with ANY recollection of the Hawke years would attribute at least some of the man's political success to Hazel, not to mention her effective promotion of fundraising for breast cancer research.

And Blanche is famous for, erm, um, not much, apart from snagging a former PM in his decline? And self-promotion, of course.

History might be written by the winners, but there are a lot of people who try and follow ALP politics in this country (a blood sport, really) who think that Blanche is not in the winner's circle.

Online shopping for Fashion and Accessories. What sites do you reccomend?

marthajone — 28/07/2010 12:50:53 PM

Where do you shop on line? I hear of many bargains and I wonder which sites are best.Help!

Indulge in some luxury without the huge price tag with Reebonz!!

MissCaro83 — 28/07/2010 11:38:12 AM

Thanks MissCaro83!

Would you own 500 pairs of shoes if you could?

maxbliss — 27/07/2010 5:21:30 PM

thats a hot outfit!! do they have a website??? and where can we buy this hot product???

A Little Extra Cash...

oozzle — 26/07/2010 8:52:42 PM

Hi everyone,
I am a stay at home mum with a homebased market research recruitment business. I am looking for Melbourne gals who'd like to earn a little cash on the side from time to time (and who wouldn't?) in return for your time and opinions. Most projects run for 1-2 hours, are held in the city and suburbs, and pay upwards of $60. If you'd like to register your interest, please contact me here or via email cashforopinions@hotmail.com Thanks!

Why do women have sex?

logged-in — 25/07/2010 8:43:43 PM

good grief why else would you have sex but to enjoy it..once you get over will it be good what will he think of my love handles and what if im not good enough for him...oh any way sex is meant to be fun yeah maybe

Adam or Callum?????

logged-in — 25/07/2010 8:35:12 PM

I like them both but I think Adam has been more consistent and deserves the title.

Permanent make-up - would you try it?

Janiels — 23/07/2010 7:03:44 PM

Permanent make-up is all the rage at the moment. We're talking about getting your lipliner, eyebrows or eyeliner tattooed on!

Permanent make-up originated from the Egyptians and initially the technique used a bamboo needle and the colours available were only black and brown.

Thankfully it has advanced since then but what are your thoughts on the trend. Is it a do or a don't? Would you want to have lip liner on ... forever?

Smith's Chips Flavour Competition Winners

ghdretail — 21/07/2010 5:15:29 PM

Earlier this year Smith's Chip ran a competition to name a new flavour. Here are the finalists.

* Caesar Salad - from Sydney's Northern Beaches 'yummy mummy'
Aline Pascuzzo

* BBQ Coat of Arms - from part time DJ and audio engineer Vinnie
Kaye, from Melbourne

* Buttered Popcorn - from Perth family man Steve Richardson

* Late Night Kebab - from soccer addict and banker Lucas Barsby,
from Adelaide

What do you think? Which is your favourite?

Courtney Love launches fashion blog, enter at your own risk!

huiwen86 — 21/07/2010 8:49:51 AM

Courtney Love pops up every few months making crazy statements or wearing something slightly insane, so it should come as no surprise that she's launched her own fashion blog: www.whatcourtneyworetoday.com.

All we can say is, enter at your own risk! It doesn't make much sense but is packed with candid (almost too candid) shots of Courtney being Courtney. What do you think about it?

Should we ban home births?

ereperez — 19/07/2010 9:06:29 PM

Hey kelly! Thanks for posting a pic of yourself. You look like you're having a lot of fun!

Could you give up meat on Mondays?

ereperez — 19/07/2010 9:03:30 PM

Simon Cowell is becoming vegetarian for Leona Lewis. The star of "The X Factor" was persuaded by the ‘Bleeding Love’ singer to support Sir Paul McCartney’s Meat Free Mondays campaign, in which people give up eating animal products once a week.

It's good for your body and for the environment. I like this idea! Everyone could do with a little act of restrain sometimes, it's good for the mind. What do you think? Are no-meat Fridays a good idea?

Uncomfortable around my partner's wealthy family

ereperez — 19/07/2010 8:54:02 PM

My partner and I have been together for 2 years now. We are both gay and when she came out to her family, they pretty well disowned her. Her parents and extended family on her mother's side are both religious and very wealthy, making family functions and events with them uncomfortable to say the least. I was raised in a single-parent, lower-class home without many luxuries. My mother worked her tail off to provide what we had and I'm forever grateful for her hard work and what her sacrifices taught me about money and possessions. My partner on the other hand, was raised surrounded by expensive items, went to an exclusive all-female boarding school and was still getting weekly allowances from her parents until a couple of years ago. Her mother even transferred $1000 to my partner's bank account to take care of some emergency car issues that we had the money for! This made me feel very uncomfortable - I would never ask my family for that sort of money and would certainly never expect it to be given to me as a matter of due course. Family functions are no different and often take place in her aunt's mansion (complete with backyard tennis court and pool, marble floors, cathedral ceilings and a big screen plasma TV in every room). Her cousins are often dressed to the nines in Chanel, Prada and god knows what else while I'm in the corner with my $15 Kmart shoes. When I make any attempt to engage with them, answers are often short. To make matters more awkward, I'm an expat and she'

The Wine Rack - is this the craziest thing you've ever seen?

Editor — 19/07/2010 3:50:25 PM

Take a look at The Wine Rack: www.baronbob.com/
- and tell us this isn't the craziest thing you've ever seen!

It's a bra that fills up with alcohol to give you a fuller bust and lets you sneak in a quick drink anytime, as they suggest at "movies...even PTA meetings!"

This is definitely one for the corny Kris Kringle...

Horse meat to go on sale in Australia next week - would you try it?

Editor — 19/07/2010 10:23:41 AM

ABSOLUTELY NOT!!!

Julia Gillard as PM - yay or nay?

maxbliss — 17/07/2010 3:23:13 PM

What do you think of Julia Gillard as our new PM?

Are you happy that we have our first female PM? Do you prefer Kevin? Come and have your say.

Ever had one of those awful weeks?

logged-in — 15/07/2010 7:10:40 PM

So, I've just been having one of those bad weeks that I hope happen to everyone.

The rundown of my week:
Mon: Had an emotional breakdown in public involving alcohol in a bar and lots of sobbing
Tues: Forgot to wear pants to work... don't ask..
Weds: Got conned by a conman at work
Thurs: Computers at work broke down and files were not backed up.

Only three more days left in the week, hopefully things get better.

Has anyone else experienced a full week of crappiness? Or is it just me and my luck?

Exactly what I love about online shopping - the beauty club free gift + discount codes

thatgal — 15/07/2010 3:48:44 PM

It's Free Gift Time at The Beauty Club

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Join now and recoup the $55 annual membership fee in savings.

And don't forget, all orders receive a FREE Calvin Klein Lip Gloss.

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Found this on missy. was so pleased, free gift and $10 discount voucher plus free shipping.

What do you think of Brynne Gordon's Brownlow dress?

Berrie — 14/07/2010 2:33:53 PM

Is this the worst Brownlow dress ever?

Dr Geoffrey Edelsten's 26-year-old fiancee turned heads with this barely-there sequinned gown by US label Murielle.

Just a grab for attention by couple who are clearly ... ahem ... made for each other, I say. What about you?

Do you believe in alternative medicine?

dbusted — 14/07/2010 2:07:14 PM

Does alternative medicine work? Do you believe in natural therapies? Have you ever tried acupuncture and the like? Let us know!

RapidLash

Anna_99 — 14/07/2010 12:44:26 PM

Great to hear from you matiekorga! Please keep us posted, I agree with you 100% on all you said, except Im not finding any crust, maybe I wash it off differently. Anyone else who can add to matiekorga's experience??

Has anyone tried IVF?

pisces00 — 14/07/2010 6:32:09 AM

Celine Dion has reportedly had a miscarriage.

Friends of the singer and her husband have confirmed the 41-year-old is not currently pregnant, despite the couple’s announcement in August that they were expecting their second child following a successful cycle of IVF.

Celine – who also has son Rene-Charles, eight, with her 67-year-old husband – first started trying for another child in 2007. She consulted a fertility expert who suggested using a festilised egg she had harvested in 2001.

Such sad news for the couple. IVF is a huge part of many women's lives now. Does anyone have any experiences to share?

Free chips for sending online invites

Isildael — 13/07/2010 9:31:11 PM

i didnt put my fotos in here to be judged by you stupid try hard whores,what a****ing stupid idea is that,****OFF tryhard tarts,SANDONATO

Long-Distance Relationships - Can They Work?

willjacqu — 13/07/2010 6:56:04 PM

Me and my partner started off with a long distance relationship. I was in Queensland and he was in New South Wales. I think emailing and phone calls kept it going. Cheap flights with Virgin Blue worked out. We have been together in Victoria now for two years.

School holidays - what do you have planned?

lauryn138 — 13/07/2010 6:13:28 PM

It's school holidays time - what do you have planned to do with your kids? Share your great ideas!

If you're in Sydney, the Art Gallery of NSW has some brilliant kids talks and art classes, either free or for a minimal fee, which the kids love!

Why Men Want Sex and Women Need Love

willjacqu — 13/07/2010 1:06:54 AM

Just reviewed "Why Men Want Sex and Women Need Love" for our Love and Sex section and was curious as to whether this is a great book for us chicks or is it setting us up for unrealistic expectations from our men? Scroll down to Book Review from here:

www.shesaid.com/

I am keen to know what you thought - would love to hear your opinion on this topic as think we could all be very divided on our thought on this topic!

Mon (Shesaid Founder and Publisher)

What's your favourite cookbook?

ereperez — 12/07/2010 8:41:26 PM

If I had to choose one, it would be Nigel Slater's The Kitchen Diaries - would love to know what yours are!

What are your thoughts on jeggings? Yay or nay?

huiwen86 — 9/07/2010 7:49:10 AM

Oh thank goodness the movie looks better than the book! I am the only one I know who hated that book and couldn't finish it!

Julia Roberts looks gorgeous and I think it looks like a great feel good movie.

Seeya
xx

House near byron bay for $100

ash1995 — 5/07/2010 2:41:52 PM

This competition closes in about a week and it looks like the family will lose their home. I am sad by this news.
The good news is the forming of a foundation to help cancer patients get the treatment we deserve to have in Australia. A number of hospitals are interested.
Lets hope Ash and his family get a decent break in the future.

Free state of the art cancer treatment with an overseas holiday thrown in

ash1995 — 5/07/2010 2:39:07 PM

This is Junes story - "I was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour 2 yrs ago. Given a matter of months to live. Saw a story on a man who had travelled to USA with his wife for treatment. rang him and he helped me get Cyberknife in Malaysia. 1 day of treatment, no drugs, no pain, no side effects and i was back at work the next week. 2 yrs on and no sign of cancer. 2 things to mention. 1 - Cyberknife is available world wide but not in Australia. Why? Are we not worthy? India has it.... I joined a group on Facebook - Bring Cyberknife to Australia. I urge everyone to join and sign the petition to be presented in parliament.
2 - The man that helped me is close to losing his house. He's a single dad of 2 youngsters. He was denied funding from the Gov't from a fund set up for people required to go overseas for treatment not available here yet he is helping people weekly get this free state of the art treatment overseas even though he wasnt allowed. I set up a petition to force the Gov't to reverse their decision. Please sign it also. Thanks June"
www.lobbyingforum.com/

Now the treatment June had can be obtained free under a federal Gov't program set up for this purpose. Free airfares for 2 , accom, treatment, and more.
Check out our support group:
www.facebook.com/

SheSaid Competition Winners List

tinadessma — 3/07/2010 1:48:06 PM

Where did u look? i can't find it

To scent or not scent - that is the question?

logged-in — 2/07/2010 8:45:24 PM

As one of the Shesaid Beauty Bloggers I am keen to find out what others think of the "fragrance free" moisturisers. I am usually mad about beauty creams that feel and SMELL gorgeous. I am not one that usually buys anything that has "fragrance free" on it. Previously I would have always asked why wouldn't you want a cream to smells delicious as well as be good for you?

I love those creams with citrus, lavender, or peppermint in them but my ultimate favourite is coconut! I buy anything with a coconut scent to it!

Call me crazy, but the Aveeno "fragrance free" moisturisers have a certain appeal as it does mean you can "cream up" then apply your perfume and it let's your perfume scent combine with your own scent to give you a unique smell. I do have to say I like it but will always have a soft spot for a cream that does smell yummy as well as feels yummy.

So it's up to you chicks - to scent or not scent - that is the question?
Monsta
xx

So loving True Religion Jeans but is this soft porn?

Brigitte — 2/07/2010 3:13:55 PM

Great news is my fav jeans "True Religion" straight from the US are now shipping to Oz! I know they are expensive but I still love them! But what about the shooting of their spring catalogue - bit like soft porn or am I being old fashioned?

what do you think?

https://www.truereligionbrandjeans.com/gallery.aspx

Should women age naturally?

ereperez — 30/06/2010 6:15:13 PM

Nelly Furtado has blasted Madonna over her reluctance to age naturally.
The 30-year-old singer insists she won’t try to make herself appear younger in order to boost her career and would rather enjoy tea and biscuits than undertake a gruelling exercise regime.

She said: “I am not ready to adjust physically, just to be marketable. My sell-by date will run out eventually. Unlike Madonna, I wouldn’t be willing to do Pilates round the clock, just to slow down the deterioration of my body. I prefer to sit in the kitchen, drink tea and eat biscuits.”

What do you think? Should women age naturally or is it okay to get a little help?

what things 'crack you up' with uncontrollable laughter

maxbliss — 30/06/2010 1:35:38 AM

dont the boys look hot... my favourite team

Ebay $1 Auction

huiwen86 — 29/06/2010 8:37:22 PM

Hi everyone,

I'm selling off some pre-owned and one brand new item on Ebay, bidding starts at $1, and I will combine postage as well, so please check out my items.

shop.ebay.com.au/

Thanks!

xo

"Don't call her Mummy!"

Flutterby — 29/06/2010 3:38:40 PM

It does sound bitter and angry. But then we really don't know the circumstances. Maybe the father was previously trying to "oust" the mother out of the child's life.
For the Family Court to even get involved there must have been one almighty battle in the FC already. Let's face it, not all parents "play fair".

When my ex and I split, our youngest was 9 and after starting to go out with a new girlfriend he started running me down to her, in front of our son. He seemed to have this great idea that they would make a "happy family" and the only person standing in their way was me!
He began pushing his new girlfriend onto our son, insisting she look after him, telling him she was angry with him when he didn't do what he wanted and telling him she was going to be his new stepmother. This was a whole six weeks after they started going out and only a week or two after she met our son. (I'm actually not sure that his girlfriend actually knew any of this was going on)

Our son got very distressed. He was waking up at night crying and started refusing to go around to his father's house. In the end we went to a Family Relationship Centre for mediation (FRC's are the first step LONG before any FC involvement these days). They did a Child Consultation as part of the process. In the end my ex realised that he was not going to gain anything playing these type of games and he backed right off. Once he stopped pushing our son settled down again.

Have you ever walked out of a movie?

funnygirl — 29/06/2010 2:38:34 PM

O.K. How many squats do I need to do to get a butt as awe-some as that?!!!!!

if you could change one thing about you,what would it be?

redpolly66 — 29/06/2010 2:16:32 PM

would you like leaner thighs, smaller butt, bigger boobs.....or a smaller nose, more manageable hair, to be shorter or taller......or even smarter or sexier?

..if you could change something about yourself what would it be?

Anyone Heard/Tried the Home IPL treatment

daydream — 29/06/2010 2:16:06 PM

Has anyone heard of the VISS IPL home treatment? Apparently, now you can DIY IPL treatment using the VISS tool.

https://vissbeauty.com/

It looks really promising, I've only been able to find one review on it, and it sounds simple to use. I'm just a bit worried that they haven't quite perfected the technology for home use as yet... maybe I should wait till the technology advances before owning one of these!

Certainly sounds much more convenient than my epilator. And permanent too!

Will Miranda and Orlando last?

Roxy79 — 28/06/2010 7:26:47 PM

Miranda Kerr is "grateful" to have Orlando Bloom in her life.
The Australian model – who has been dating the British actor since late 2007 – said: "I think Orlando is an incredible man and he's a very genuine and authentic individual. I'm grateful that he's in my life. No, we're not engaged. You can't always believe everything you read!"

What do you think? Are they a good couple?

Share your weekend plans

Roxy79 — 28/06/2010 7:25:17 PM

What will you be up to this weekend?

I've got a family picnic (if it doesn't rain!) and lunch with some friends on Sunday - think I'll make a quiche with a big salad, and an apple tea cake for dessert. Will post the recipes if they work out!

What's one dish you can never get right?

Brigitte — 27/06/2010 7:28:10 PM

She has such a pretty face, but ruins it by all the tatts.

inexpensive jewellery and fashion accessories...try estreya

Editor — 24/06/2010 10:25:35 AM

saw this site advertised in a fashion mag..(WHO-JUNE 28 ISSUE pg 58) under a gorgeous pair of earrings with the title Luxe for Less

www.estreya.com.au/

What's your favourite Etsy store?

Editor — 22/06/2010 7:24:02 PM

We're obsessed with Etsy and would love to know some of your favourite sellers.

Here are some of our faves:

Irene Suchocki: www.etsy.com/

FreshlyFig: www.etsy.com/

BlackBaroque: www.etsy.com/