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Panjita
Kurt Geiger "beetle" shoes
Panjita, 11 May, 2012 at 11:40

AAAAAges ago, I remember a few people flashing pics of a beautiful pair of KG's with a beetle on the front. Can anyone remind me what they were called? Thanks x

Little Pixie, friday 11-May-12 17 2,186
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Usernames
Trickers, 4 May, 2012 at 09:41

What made you choose your username? I know this has been done before but we have lots of newbies now who can join in!

Nutella, tuesday 8-May-12 118 5,717
Polo
Anyone got a fruit cake recipe?
Polo, 18 September, 2008 at 11:17

As the title says really. I'm after something pretty simple and perhaps one that could be used for a Christmas cake... Thanks in advance. ?

SamBam, monday 7-May-12 10 5,698
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OT Shoe Porn Competition
, 4 May, 2012 at 12:57

In honour of Old Bear's simply outstanding contribution to shoe porn, bad and good, and dearest Flow's flashing of her largely hideous calendar, here is the place to flash all your spied-upon shoes,...

*Mini*, saturday 5-May-12 34 2,987
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Heartburn tips?
, 4 May, 2012 at 21:49

This seems to be something I've acquired with age - I never even suffered with it when I was pregnant. I know there's medicine and tablets and Gaviscon and what not but has anyone got any other tips...

RebTheEck, friday 4-May-12 4 1,064
LeaLeigh
Domestic goddesses please help in here!!
LeaLeigh, 30 April, 2012 at 20:32

I have splashed hair dye on my radiator and it won't wipe off!! Any hints or tips as I missed the house to be a good housewife seminar ☹️

*Ducky*, friday 4-May-12 8 10,178
sal.san
Curly Wurly's
sal.san, 3 May, 2012 at 15:32

I am sure that years ago they used to be about the same length as a 30cm ruler!!! Still as delicious though and quite low (115) in calories ?

*willow*, thursday 3-May-12 9 880
WIseMonkey
From where did the popularity of Barbour quilted jackets appear from?
WIseMonkey, 2 May, 2012 at 14:33

I understand a lot of the public have been wearing these out on the high street for a number of months but i'm having a dull day and thinking about rubbish. How or why have these become fashionable...

Pinky6, thursday 3-May-12 48 4,685
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How realistic was the wedding of Michael and Apollonia in the Godfather?
rugelapa303, 2 May, 2012 at 10:47

I'm just curious, about the walk from the church, and the gathering afterward that looks like it takes place in a small town square kind of area where they have the first dance, etc? Is this just...

Vikster79, wednesday 2-May-12 1,165
Flowmojo
The return of..Daily Shoe Porn!!
Flowmojo, 1 May, 2012 at 10:22

So, i have slacked, but this is because i did not want to subject your eyes to the monsters fo April, the weather was getting us down enough so, 1st May, a fresh start!! here goes..these remind me of...

Vanilla Pod, tuesday 1-May-12 27 944
Mellow_Yellow
OM's - did you go braless on the big day?
Mellow_Yellow, 24 April, 2012 at 21:28

I have an internal corset and am considering it. If not, why not, and recommend me a fabulous strapless bra!

BlossomJ, wednesday 25-Apr-12 37 2,096
Panjita
Going to a wedding on your own
Panjita, 25 April, 2012 at 11:19

How would you feel about going to a wedding without your husband/fiance? There is a possibility that I will be going to a wedding alone in a few weeks (H won't come if his team get through to the play...

Panjita, wednesday 25-Apr-12 30 2,932
Rizzo
I Am.....a Sales Assistant in a Shop and I Hate It
Rizzo, 24 April, 2012 at 08:32

Ask away.

Saisi, tuesday 24-Apr-12 21 871
Canary
I am a student/RAF reserve forces training officer. Ask me anything
Canary, 23 April, 2012 at 19:27

My current 'full time occupation' is as a Health & Human Sciences student although I only have my exams left before I graduate. I applied to a number of graduate schemes and was unsuccessful,...

Canary, monday 23-Apr-12 7 760
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Discontinued nightmares
, 21 April, 2012 at 14:16

What items can you really not do without? Or would devaste you if they are discontinued? I almost cried when Levis changed their jeans range to this stupid curve ID rubbish - I always always used to...

Jaw, monday 23-Apr-12 20 2,143
Red Baroness
Ash Court Care Home
Red Baroness, 23 April, 2012 at 09:29

Saw this on the news this morning and was nearly in tears. I really dread to think what goes on in some places without relatives' knowledge. Apparently the worst clips feature on Panorama tonight, but...

Panjita, monday 23-Apr-12 10 839
Moschops
Love bites/ s**g marks
Moschops, 21 April, 2012 at 00:07

I work in the community and one of the residents of a sheltered housing building I work in has recently got herself a new man, she went away with him last weekend then came back on the Tuesday covered...

FaeBelle13, monday 23-Apr-12 11 1,108
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Laura Ashley Ebay Store
, 23 April, 2012 at 11:31

Has anyone today received an email purporting to be from Laura Ashley, about them starting up an ebay store, with a link to their ebay 'store'? I know some shops do have ebay outlets but I wouldn't...

, monday 23-Apr-12 627
Flowmojo
'Blue and Green should never be seen....'
Flowmojo, 19 April, 2012 at 09:35

..'unless theres somethig inbetween' Have you heard this? Do you follow it? What supersticions/myths do you believe / take note of? Subconciously, i dont walk under ladders or walk over three drains,...

Mrs Whippy, saturday 21-Apr-12 37 4,339
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PPI Claims
Trickers, 17 April, 2012 at 15:37

Has anyone here successfully claimed any money back? I'm being inundated daily with texts and calls about claiming PPI back and I'm wondering if it's worth looking into?

looneysh, friday 20-Apr-12 26 2,888
Mrs Bass
Round paper lanters/lampshades
Mrs Bass, 18 April, 2012 at 11:15

I am organising a hen do this summer. There are a small group of us going away and then for those that cant make/afford that, im organising a garden party & BBQ. Ive found some really cute paper...

jules40, thursday 19-Apr-12 9 1,276
Rizzo
Is This Acceptable on a Stag Night?
Rizzo, 18 April, 2012 at 12:37

I love a good stag night thread, saw this and couldn't resist. How would you feel if this happened to you?...

*Mini*, wednesday 18-Apr-12 16 2,827
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has anyone stopped smoking using champix?
sammi23, 17 April, 2012 at 19:20

As above really started my first trail pack on easter monday, stopped yesterday felt fine no craving etc etc just getting out of the habit! Been speaking to a few mums at school who have had an...

Mellow_Yellow, tuesday 17-Apr-12 9 1,526
Vikster79
Grand National
Vikster79, 13 April, 2012 at 09:07

Do you have a sweepstake at work/with friends and what are your feelings on the race itself?

*Nursey*, tuesday 17-Apr-12 48 2,920
Vikster79
Really?
Vikster79, 16 April, 2012 at 09:15

I am so mad this morning with a colleague who has been off since Wednesday with what apparently is "vertigo" ?, add that to the list of things that she has got wrong with her and im really at the end...

*Nursey*, monday 16-Apr-12 14 1,651 1
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bra fitting stories
, 13 April, 2012 at 11:26

A friend and I were talking yesterday about our bra fitting experiences - she's had a pretty easy time of it, her favourite places are Calvin Klein and Debenhams, whereas I've had some truly...

spikeygoodness, friday 13-Apr-12 27 2,699
Rod
We're Skint. Frugal Meals?
Rod, 11 April, 2012 at 09:56

Hi all, H and I are totally skint. We had a pretty big weekend which was great fun but now we have no money. So, what can i make for dinners / lunches that wont break the bank but is still healthy?...

BumbleBrat, friday 13-Apr-12 48 3,253
Flowmojo
Would you complain!?
Flowmojo, 10 April, 2012 at 10:29

If you were served this in a restuarant?! We went on Saturday evening to a local harvester for somethign quick to eat before we headed to a wedding receptio..it wasnt busy as it was early so we were...

NewYearRose, tuesday 10-Apr-12 16 947
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Bare Minerals Make up starter kits
, 7 April, 2012 at 23:16

Ok, so I have to confess that I was slightly disappointed with my hair and make-up at the wedding - to me, my hair looked from the front like it always does, and because I'm so pale I just didn't have...

looneysh, tuesday 10-Apr-12 16 6,504
Rizzo
Most Deluded Woman Ever?
Rizzo, 4 April, 2012 at 09:27

http://www.dailymail.com/femail/article-2124246/Samantha-Brick-downsides-looking-pretty-Why-women-hate-beautiful.html Well, I am so beautiful that I actually stopped traffic yesterday. It wasn't...

freckles87, thursday 5-Apr-12 82 4,204
Nutella
Time limit paying cheques in?
Nutella, 31 March, 2012 at 16:53

Anyone know if cheques expire after a certain amount of time? Just been sorting through some old paperwork and found a letter from my solicitors when I bought my flat refunding part of my fee by...

Ice Queen, saturday 31-Mar-12 5 4,211
Pompey
Broken Finger?
Pompey, 28 March, 2012 at 09:48

How do I know if it's broken? It's swollen, a funny shape and is painful (not unbearable), but no bruising! Bent it back AND got a Netball on the end of it last night...

Pompey, wednesday 28-Mar-12 8 813

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