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undomesticgoddess doesn't sleep a wink
03/04/09

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I love perfume, but I tend to not go for major brands. Right now, I'm loving the brand Possets.
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staryberry
03/03/09

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Wow, I just read that whole article and I am dumbfounded that they decided to combine the application of perfume and the prevention of constipation into one informative narrative.

Why?!
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mariamariamaria
03/04/09

@staryberry: I know, that was a really strange turn it took. But at least the nutritional advice wasn't bad: eat whole grains, plenty of fruits and vegetables, drink lots of water.
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Hiroine Protagonist
03/03/09

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That woman has some srsly dirty feets.
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mariamariamaria
03/04/09

@Hiroine Protagonist: I know - GROSS! What, they didn't believe in mopping in the 30's?
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lijakaca
03/03/09

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I was thinking this was a perfume ad, when all of a sudden *boom!* constipation exercises!!

This is a deceptive story...but hilarious.

Also, I love this quote:

"For years we've been going about in this frank, post-war, careless flapper fashion, being just-myself-and-if-he-don't-like-me-he-don't-have-to. You know many's the woman that's waking up to the foolishness of this attitude. Being independent isn't so wonderful, we've discovered. The big thing in every woman's life, rich or poor, queen or peasant, is to get her man. And if it's illusion and femininity and glamour they want, it's up to each one of us to adopt that kind of a spotlight."

Mmhmmm....no comment.
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hippichx sez PEACE PLEASE
03/03/09

@lijakaca: i second your lack of comment... with a comment.
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tscheese
03/03/09

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Also, am I the only one who can't wear womens' perfumes?

I don't know what it is about the sweeter, floral notes in most womens' fragrances, but they turn into sour prison hooch on me. I don't really like the heavier, muskier, amber-y scents in womens' fragrances, either, because they just feel too old and after-shave-y on me.

My very best scents are very young, light, unisex or young-man scents. I swear to God I smell like spring and sunshine in cK One (lamest thing ever, I'm sure) and men's Acqua di Gio (also lame, I know.) Seriously, some of the lighter, planty, grassy, lemony, ocean-y young-man colognes turn into sunwashed linen and fresh green leaves on me.

Whereas most female scents smell beautiful on others, but on me they smell like boobsweat ketosis.

I am a strange creature.
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hellosunshine
03/03/09

@tscheese: Nope, it's all about chemistry. Slightly darker scents work on me, but damn, I smell PURTY in CK One.
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boxspelunker
03/03/09

@tscheese: That is women's deodorant on me! It stinks, man.
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meritxell: an erotic life
03/04/09

@tscheese: I will always have a fondness for ckOne. I seriously love straight up clean, fresh smelling perfume, which tends to be more guy-y. I don't like smelling like vanilla, frankly - super cloying.

Clinique Happy Heart has been my "signature scent" (when I can remember to put it on) for five years now for the clean-ness. But I totally think on Cool Water Woman (I know) fondly.
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mariamariamaria
03/04/09

@tscheese: I'm an equal opportunity fragrance slut. I say if it smells good, wear it. I also recommend Marc Jacobs for Men, Eau Sauvage by Christian Dior and Millesime Imperial by Creed.
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tscheese
03/03/09

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There is an exercise called "The Scissors" in this article, if you read all the way through it.

WHO WANTS TO PRACTICE THE SCISSORS WITH ME?!
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
03/03/09

@tscheese: Only if we finish it off with "The Pummeling." Cuz I loves me some "The Pummeling."
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TexasCrude
03/03/09

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For the record, the only fragrance I reek of is pizza and of needing a shower.

And it brings all the boys to the yard, strangely.
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rhymeswithfeather
03/03/09

@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: My boyfriend always pulls the "omg you smell SO good" when I haven't bathed in a day or two.

And as far as pizza-smell -- that's practically an aphrodesiac. Or at least that's what advertising tells me. Or was that tacos?
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jeepgirl
03/03/09

@heatherwritesstuff: I thought it was peanut butter
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jeepgirl
03/03/09

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I love Dolce & Gabbana (Red cap). Actually get complimented on it often.
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Le Kangourou de Kataroo
03/03/09

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I love perfume. I've taken to wearing one type as my "signature" perfume, just one spritz before I go out, and it smells heavenly. The boy loves it, and it kills him. The owner of the restaurant we ate at last night complimented me on it last night as well, which was nice.

Still, I didn't go to a perfume stylist. I went to Dillards and picked out the one I liked best after smelling it in a magazine.
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keldo
03/03/09

@Le Kangourou de Kataroo: Care to divulge the name? Everything smells like disinfectant on me after 10 minutes. If you need to keep it a mystery - I understand.
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rhymeswithfeather
03/03/09

@keldo: Could just be your body chemistry. My mom can't wear perfume because it smells like cat pee on her. So consider yourself lucky -- disinfectant is preferable to cat pee ;)
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keldo
03/03/09

@heatherwritesstuff: @feather_spin: I'm glad I'm not alone. I would love to wear perfume. The only one that works on me is Opium. Heavy but it works.
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hellosunshine
03/03/09

@Le Kangourou de Kataroo: I won mine from Allure - Chloe eau de perfume. It's lovely, but Hermes L'Eau Des Merveilles is my signature. (I'm out and broke, so Chloe works for now.)
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YourScreenplaySucks
03/03/09

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Wear perfume wherever you want to be kissed - Coco Chanel

Sounds lovely, but taken literally can lead to a seriously stinging sensation.
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rhymeswithfeather
03/03/09

@Your Screenplay Sucks: Nor do I imagine it would taste very good to the one doing the, um, kissing.
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chritter is a nocturnal feminist mancatfish
03/03/09

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The Pummeling: Stand up straight, double fists, pound buttocks for several minutes.

Huh. Never knew there was a name for that. Educational!
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TexasCrude
03/03/09

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I just have to say, I'm amazed at how valued cleanliness is, as far as attraction goes. I'm a serial shower skipper, non user of a comb, multiple day shirt wearer, etc. and I get hit on more times than I like. Sometimes, I take myself aside and think, "DAMN, TC. You smell like a dead rodent. A shower would do you good."

I'm either Cindy Fuckin' Crawford or no one can tell.
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keldo
03/03/09

@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: Perhaps you're French,my dear.
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Beat Girl
03/03/09

@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: Pheremones dude, or some shit like that. I rarely wash, and I get hit on too often. I think I smile at young men too much, also.
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TexasCrude
03/03/09

@keldo: Sadly, I'm just a slob.
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battleaxonista...is a humorless bitch
03/03/09

@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: I have found that being unwashed, smelly and brusque does nothing to repel the menz. The only reliable douche repellent is having a good bumper crop of acne going on. On the odd good month it is like WTF IS WRONG WITH YOU GET YOUR HORNY MANHANDS OFF ME.
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Crackers In Bed
03/03/09

@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: my friends and I have a running joke that the ONLY time I ever got hit on is when I was un-showered with seriously dirty hair. (and ugly undies)
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hellosunshine
03/03/09

@TexasCrude blames Gwyneth Paltrow: I ALWAYS get hit on during my subway ride on the days I wake up too late to shower. It's either the Chloe perfume or pheremones.
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cupcakefauxpaws
03/03/09

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There's also an art to using tea tree oil for internal and external cleanliness. But in this case, a misstep can cause you to walk funny for a few days. Trust.
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sarah0220 (please don't take my star)
03/03/09

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I will proceed from here on out to the Angry Cat everyday for the rest of my life.
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sarah0220 (please don't take my star)
03/03/09

@sarah0220: to do*
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lilbobbytables
03/03/09

@sarah0220: Damn, I was really hoping that was a tikki bar.
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SisterSonny
03/03/09

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Um, from what I can see it involves douche. And that's fine. Which reminds me of the Dick Douche Penile Cleansing Rag.
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jeepgirl
03/03/09

@SisterSonny: Also known as The Bachelor.
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