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Help for dd2 please

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 19:23

DD2 is 15 and a complete and utter tomboy. She needs 3 things and I need your help please to find them!

  1. a facewash for spotty teenage skin that won't tear her face to pieces
  2. a tinted moisturiser or foundation which won't turn her orange
    3 - and this is the biggest and most terrifying one) a prom dress!

    Help please. This is the girl who lives in too big jeans, men's t-shirts and hoodies and refuses to go clothes shopping, ever. Agh!
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JoyceDivision · 05/04/2013 20:44
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rootypig · 05/04/2013 20:47

ok. if she has bosoms of any significance I would avoid the high neck / sleeveless paradigm.

A halter is good for the bosomed among us I think. what about this? it is a bit out of the ordinary, and boyish in a way. she could carry a very bright clutch.

I think you sound like such a lovely mum Smile

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 20:48

Thanks Joyce (cool name btw). She doesn't like the Fever stuff - she doesn't want to stand out and be 'out there' but would prefer to just fade into the background I think. This is impossible!

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rootypig · 05/04/2013 20:49

(also would say worth browsing ASOS as they stock a lot of high street brands eg Warehouse, Oasis, and they have fun little vids you can watch to get a better idea of the clothes)

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 20:50

Ye gads this is hideous

Thank you, Rooty. I'm likely to be snarly,horrible mum v soon.

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Hmmkay · 05/04/2013 20:51

www.karenmillen.com/mesh-prom-dress/dresses/karenmillen/fcp-product/102DQ09601

Bit bigger on budget but some of these Karen millen dresses are a bit more understated and less girly but they are quite classic too(and I find them always flattering on), so she could keep it for years and surely put it to some use again one day? Grin

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 20:52

LOVE that striped one - it's v Vivienne Westwood! Suspect that dd won't like it though, as she'll say the front is too low.

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Hmmkay · 05/04/2013 20:52

Rootys asos one is v nice

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lljkk · 05/04/2013 20:53

Heavens, is Neutrogena still around? Never did much for me, but the smell provokes nostalgic.

Why does she want to go to prom if she doesn't want a posh frock? Confused. I'm American even & I skipped out on the whole thing, no date, no inclination to tart myself up.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 20:54

Deffo can't afford KM.

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rootypig · 05/04/2013 20:56

gracious River Island Hmm
they produce some brilliant things but in a veritable sea of tat

moving onto Zara, who are not the best for hourglasses, but might have the odd thing like this and this

OOH WHAT ABOUT THIS

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 20:57

She likes the shape of clothing/dresses/ this but omg the price!

lljkk - because she likes her friends and she likes a party! :)

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rootypig · 05/04/2013 20:58

ahh a bit strict maybe, hmm

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 20:58

That red lace Zara one looks lovely - I might force her to try that one on! Red looks good on her.

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coffeewineandchocolate · 05/04/2013 20:59
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JoyceDivision · 05/04/2013 20:59

throw caution to the wind, sod the dress andgo in a womens cut tux?
here?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:00

Joyce - that's what I suggested but she said she'd get bullied.

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rootypig · 05/04/2013 21:00

ooh good choice with the Ted Baker, see she does have expensive taste Wink

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:01

Thanks Coffee - need a real shop though.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:01

She only liked the shape of the TB one, not the rest of it!

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Hmmkay · 05/04/2013 21:02

I was going to suggest ted baker after I suggested Karen millen but didn't as they are v expensive too!

I would probably just order loads from asos, try them all on and just keep one and send the rest back.

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JoyceDivision · 05/04/2013 21:02
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Corygal · 05/04/2013 21:03

Remus - I ache for your JWA choice.

I recall at age 15 going shopping for ball dresses with me dad. He yelled 'You won't make the Vogue cover in THAT' for 2 hours solid. Other shoppers (Fenwick) were encouraged to make their feelings felt too. I ended up with emotional wounding and one of the best dresses ever - red velvet fitted, bow on back (days of fergie) and swooshy velvet skirt.

Remind yr DD that these things are awful, but you have to perservere. I'd second online if she can't face the shops, why should one.

If she wants cheap there's always New Look, with their 500 dresses.

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rootypig · 05/04/2013 21:05

ok I have to go because DH is a bit Hmm and probably thinks I am online shopping for me on the sly Grin

but before I go I would also like to pop in [bossy] that I think flats with a short dress much more modern and chic than heels. Heels for trousers. And jumpsuits Grin

oh parting shots on the skin / make up - Revlon new foundation is supposed to be fab, the one with Emma Stone in the ads. Nearly Naked. And my tuppence is Neutrogena, Clearasil etc is very harsh, I would get her a hot cloth cleanser, nice and gentle, but balancing. Liz Earle, Boots no 7, lush, there are lots of good ones around.

good luck OP and DD! have a fab time, whatever you wear. toodlepip!

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