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July 5

Winona Forever? [more inside]
posted by amileighs at at 8:30 PM - 2 answers

July 3

I am trying to find a fabric that matches the famous dress in the Auction scene in Hitchcock's North by Northwest I am looking for fabric in a large print roses in cobalt blue on a black background
posted by Ekidnagrrl17 at at 2:54 PM - 7 answers

After three washes-and-dryings I want some new 100% cotton t-shirts and boxer shorts to keep shrinking but I get the feeling they're not gonna. Am I right? [more inside]
posted by judomadonna at at 10:57 AM - 4 answers

July 2

I wear my hair close-cropped, sort of like Erykah's in the picture on the right (I don't actually like to cut close enough to see skin but I like it low.) [more inside]
posted by notjustfoxybrown at at 7:06 AM - 7 answers

I've cracked the lens on a pair of designer sunglasses. Where and how do I get them fixed? [more inside]
posted by pines at at 5:01 AM - 7 answers

I've recently acquired a pair of crepe soled boots (some good ol' Wallabees) and I love them to bits. But the light colored sole gets grimy fast. Any tips for keeping the soles clean and in good condition? [more inside]
posted by Lentrohamsanin at at 4:32 AM - 2 answers

July 1

MY BUSINESS PLAN: Negotiate the rights to make apparel with images from a movie that is coming out in a couple of years. The movie distributor has the authority over these rights. EXAMPLE: So, say the movie was Spiderman, I would want to acquire the rights from Sony Pictures to make Spiderman t-shirts, jackets, caps, etc and then sell them to distributors, wholesalers and retailers. WHAT I NEED: Tips from insiders how to put my best foot forward in making this proposal to the movie distributor. [more inside]
posted by seatofmypants at at 8:36 PM - 5 answers

Converse with removable insoles: What's the best replacement insert/insole/thingamabob for someone who uses the sneakers for walking rather than sports? [more inside]
posted by 2oh1 at at 2:24 PM - 4 answers

Looking for a manatee-themed t shirt for a female friend. Cuteness overload is NOT a concern! [more inside]
posted by jstarlee at at 1:09 PM - 8 answers

I have a pair of safety glasses that I think would make cool sunglasses. Is there anywhere I can send them to have the original lenses removed and replaced with sunglasses lenses? [more inside]
posted by god particle at at 12:52 PM - 10 answers

I need a really nice suit for upcoming law firm interviews. Where do I go for one that actually fits me? [more inside]
posted by decoherence at at 12:45 PM - 13 answers

Need help finding blue suede Manolo Blahnik wedding shoes or something similar. [more inside]
posted by stuffedcrust at at 10:23 AM - 10 answers

June 30

Sandalfilter: Australian shoe, looks like a flip flop, but with strap farther back and a peg for between big toe and middle. Named something like yogi shoe. Any bells?
posted by mrstrotsky at at 7:45 PM - 11 answers

My toes - they ain't pretty. I will not and do not wear open toed sandals. As a matter of fact I would wear boots every day of the year. But I want to expand my shoe wardrobe. I also don't wear heels. So can you help me find some cool, kick ass, summer sandals? [more inside]
posted by mokeydraws at at 10:53 AM - 15 answers

June 29

I have sweaty feet and I'm going to need some sandals. Help! [more inside]
posted by pdb at at 2:50 PM - 10 answers

I want to buy some preppy-funky patterned socks for men. Not argyle or stripes, but socks with a scatter of little random things airplanes or flamingos. These patterned socks in crazy colors like pink and lime green are ok too. What brands can I look into other than JCrew? [more inside]
posted by Jimmie at at 7:29 AM - 14 answers

What is the high quality, economical solution for a male in Chicago needing full-body waxing? Failing that, where's the right place to look? [more inside]
posted by ggypsy at at 6:51 AM - 4 answers

June 28

What should our five month old baby wear to our local 10th Anniversary Metafilter Meetup in 3 weeks? [more inside]
posted by onlyconnect at at 11:26 PM - 15 answers

Is my watch hot? [more inside]
posted by yellowcandy at at 8:56 PM - 10 answers

Does almost-white blonde suit me? I'm incredibly bored of my natural hair colour, and am considering going back to this style. [more inside]
posted by Tarumba at at 3:45 PM - 41 answers

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