Recommend me a preferably UK-based wooden engagement ring seller. [more inside]
posted by Nufkin at 3:41 AM - 8 answers

Please help me tame my balbo. [more inside]
posted by Solomon at 4:41 PM - 3 answers

Have you seen this shoe? [more inside]
posted by blackcatcuriouser at 6:21 PM - 12 answers

Tell me about using spirit gum near my actual hair. [more inside]
posted by Riki tiki at 8:04 PM - 4 answers

Is it rude to wear leather to a vegetarian restaurant? [more inside]
posted by Hoopo at 6:04 PM - 21 answers

I've got these wide shoulders. I've got this blazer. Can they live together? [more inside]
posted by cheap paper at 8:34 AM - 4 answers

Sympathy for the Devil: Help me complete my Halloween costume - Slash from Guns & Roses! Local (DC) availability is key... [more inside]
posted by stratastar at 7:41 AM - 7 answers

Metabootfilter: I'd like your suggestions for mid-rise ladies' hiking boots for use in a cold climate. Not really expensive, but good quality. Difficulty level: Ordering by size online without my wife trying them on... [more inside]
posted by thewalrus at 2:24 AM - 6 answers

Looking for a humorous t-shirt design. A couple is sitting at a table. A talk bubble says, "Honey, should we use a condiment?" Beneath that: "Safe snacks" [more inside]
posted by caveat at 9:00 PM - 2 answers

I can't seem to find sweatshop-free or second-hand clothes in the style that I like. How about this alternative? [more inside]
posted by bitteroldman at 6:28 PM - 10 answers

Where would I find a black fedora and black sunglasses for a Blues Brothers costume by Saturday morning? [more inside]
posted by decrescendo at 2:27 PM - 8 answers

Where can I find reasonably detailed reference images of smart everyday women's clothes from the 1940s, 50s and early 60s? [more inside]
posted by stuck on an island at 1:25 PM - 18 answers

I would like to buy a pearl necklace as a special gift for a young (14 year old) woman and would like to know good places to shop online. I'm hoping to find a single 18" strand of either uniform or graduated pink-white pearls for not much more than $100. (I also welcome opinions on uniform vs. graduated.)
posted by espertus at 8:18 PM - 24 answers

DeathFilter: How can I make my arms, chest, and neck look paler without getting white stuff everywhere? [more inside]
posted by Captain Cardanthian! at 7:13 PM - 10 answers

Help me find the get rid of my backpack! [more inside]
posted by ouchitburns at 10:16 PM - 29 answers

Costume-filter: I would like to dress as a library for Halloween. How can I accomplish this in an inexpensive, recognizable, maneuverable/non-bulky way (aside from sticking random books to my bum?) [more inside]
posted by chara at 6:15 PM - 8 answers

Buying antique diamond engagement ring, appraisal or just go with it? [more inside]
posted by outsider at 4:27 PM - 15 answers

Cosmetic manufacturing in China. I've noted that certain regions of China specialize in different types of consumer goods manufacturing. Which city or region is ground zero for cosmetics manufacturing in China? [more inside]
posted by Muirwylde at 3:35 PM - 2 answers

How can I turn a wedding dress into a Halloween costume without destroying the thing? [more inside]
posted by libertypie at 1:41 PM - 12 answers

Where can I get a Hobbes or Hobbes-lookalike plus toy in Toronto this week? I just made the last minute decision to go as Calvin & Hobbes for Halloween, where can I find an appropriate stuffed tiger on short notice? Bonus points for help with other costume elements, thanks!
posted by JPDD at 10:27 AM - 11 answers