Comments on: Big Question Week! Startiiiiiiiing…..NOW! http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/ Fashion, Lifestyle, and Humor for the Plus Sized Woman. Fri, 29 Aug 2008 21:47:06 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.2.1 By: littlem http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-21224 littlem Sat, 03 May 2008 11:15:36 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-21224 I blushed as I began to reflect on how many there were. Because I am not naturally glamorous. But the deepest, darkest? ... Duct tape. That is all I will say. I blushed as I began to reflect on how many there were. Because I am not naturally glamorous.

But the deepest, darkest? …

Duct tape.

That is all I will say.

]]> By: mimi http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20490 mimi Thu, 01 May 2008 16:58:07 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20490 I get a ton of compliments on my skin too. When people ask me what I do I tell them it's my high fat diet! I get a ton of compliments on my skin too. When people ask me what I do I tell them it’s my high fat diet!

]]> By: VerseFameBeauty http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20368 VerseFameBeauty Thu, 01 May 2008 02:31:05 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20368 All of my fabulous, oft-complimented jewelry comes from a great (non-chain) dollar store! All of my fabulous, oft-complimented jewelry comes from a great (non-chain) dollar store!

]]> By: Lucy http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20277 Lucy Wed, 30 Apr 2008 15:59:11 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20277 My sister and I do the same thing with Old Navy camis. We refer to them as "casings" (short for sausage casings). My sister and I do the same thing with Old Navy camis. We refer to them as “casings” (short for sausage casings).

]]> By: rabrab http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20132 rabrab Wed, 30 Apr 2008 00:03:46 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20132 Revlon Moondrops lip quencher--the clear one; it's very subtly pink and it's all I use for lip color unless I'm going all-out on my makeup and need more color. And it's richer than all get-out, so I don't need to use anything else to prevent chapping. Revlon Moondrops lip quencher–the clear one; it’s very subtly pink and it’s all I use for lip color unless I’m going all-out on my makeup and need more color. And it’s richer than all get-out, so I don’t need to use anything else to prevent chapping.

]]> By: Alyssa http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20107 Alyssa Tue, 29 Apr 2008 22:35:09 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20107 Cholesterol. It comes in a big ol' jar, and it's sort of thick yellow custardy stuff, but it makes my big curly hair all manageable and soft and not tangly. In fact, people are always a) wanting to touch my hair, b) sneaking in a touch on my hair or c) asking me what my secret is, imagining I spend hours and tons of money on it. (You can buy a giant jar - like 32 oz. for under $5 at your local Sally Beauty Supply or Target, even!) It is the bomb. Cholesterol. It comes in a big ol’ jar, and it’s sort of thick yellow custardy stuff, but it makes my big curly hair all manageable and soft and not tangly. In fact, people are always a) wanting to touch my hair, b) sneaking in a touch on my hair or c) asking me what my secret is, imagining I spend hours and tons of money on it. (You can buy a giant jar - like 32 oz. for under $5 at your local Sally Beauty Supply or Target, even!) It is the bomb.

]]> By: Sharn http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20099 Sharn Tue, 29 Apr 2008 21:26:02 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20099 This is kind of an indirect beauty secret: I only use detergent every two or three wash loads, and when I do, it's watered down to about half strength and I usually use, like, a tablespoon. My clothes still get clean and there's still plenty of soap suds in the machine even when I don't add any soap-- I'm pretty sure they're coming from the soap that remains in the machine and/or the residue that's still in the clothes. The water and agitation of the machine do most of the work... just let them do their job. Once I started doing this, my dry skin disappeared, my acne improved, and my hair is shinier and much less frizzy. That soap was more irritating than I realized! Plus, this means one big jug of laundry soap lasts all year. This is kind of an indirect beauty secret: I only use detergent every two or three wash loads, and when I do, it’s watered down to about half strength and I usually use, like, a tablespoon. My clothes still get clean and there’s still plenty of soap suds in the machine even when I don’t add any soap– I’m pretty sure they’re coming from the soap that remains in the machine and/or the residue that’s still in the clothes. The water and agitation of the machine do most of the work… just let them do their job. Once I started doing this, my dry skin disappeared, my acne improved, and my hair is shinier and much less frizzy. That soap was more irritating than I realized!

Plus, this means one big jug of laundry soap lasts all year.

]]> By: Chloe http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20070 Chloe Tue, 29 Apr 2008 18:20:15 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20070 Gold Bond powder to stop thigh chafing in the summer time. Yes, it's foot powder - but it works great! Gold Bond powder to stop thigh chafing in the summer time. Yes, it’s foot powder - but it works great!

]]> By: sara a. http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20061 sara a. Tue, 29 Apr 2008 17:33:56 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20061 I have very thick curly hair and if I wash it too often, it frizzes up and behaves atrociously. But I find if I wash it a minimum of twice a week or a maximum of four times a week, then it is about as perfect as it can be. Also I don't use styling product unless I'm going somewhere with no humidity or too much. Then I use Got 2 b 2 sexy hair lotion. In dry places it gives my hair a little life and when it is too humid, it reins my hair in a little. I love Smith's Rosebud Salve on my lips and cuticles. It is subtly pink and glossy and smells nice. When I want less subtle color I use Neutrogena Tinted Lip Moisturizer. It tastes good, comes in a variety of colors and adds a je ne sais quoi to a look. If you are prone to scaly elbows and ankles like I am then I cannot recommend Bag Balm in the green tin enough. I bought a tin two years ago when I was working as a maid and it saved my hands from the chemicals I had to work with, and nothing is better for exema and scrapes. I love Burt's Bees line of facial stuff. And for Vargas Girl lashes use Tarte mascara in the purple tube. I have very thick curly hair and if I wash it too often, it frizzes up and behaves atrociously. But I find if I wash it a minimum of twice a week or a maximum of four times a week, then it is about as perfect as it can be. Also I don’t use styling product unless I’m going somewhere with no humidity or too much. Then I use Got 2 b 2 sexy hair lotion. In dry places it gives my hair a little life and when it is too humid, it reins my hair in a little.

I love Smith’s Rosebud Salve on my lips and cuticles. It is subtly pink and glossy and smells nice. When I want less subtle color I use Neutrogena Tinted Lip Moisturizer. It tastes good, comes in a variety of colors and adds a je ne sais quoi to a look.

If you are prone to scaly elbows and ankles like I am then I cannot recommend Bag Balm in the green tin enough. I bought a tin two years ago when I was working as a maid and it saved my hands from the chemicals I had to work with, and nothing is better for exema and scrapes.

I love Burt’s Bees line of facial stuff. And for Vargas Girl lashes use Tarte mascara in the purple tube.

]]> By: leebee http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20047 leebee Tue, 29 Apr 2008 16:18:08 +0000 http://manolobig.com/2008/04/28/big-question-week-startiiiiiiiingnow/#comment-20047 @ Danielle: I do the same thing with the Old Navy tanks (with the built in bra, or course)!! Honestly, they are a staple to my wardrobe. I make sure to wear one every day because they seem to hug in all of the curves and smooth out lines. AND they're not as expensive as a lot of the body shapers out there. What a great find!! @ Danielle:
I do the same thing with the Old Navy tanks (with the built in bra, or course)!!
Honestly, they are a staple to my wardrobe. I make sure to wear one every day because they seem to hug in all of the curves and smooth out lines. AND they’re not as expensive as a lot of the body shapers out there.
What a great find!!

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