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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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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:08

Thank Rooty. Your red Zara one is my favourite so far.

Cory - just trying to imagine dp taking dd shopping. Nope - just can't see it. Wink

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coffeewineandchocolate · 05/04/2013 21:15

m.newlook.com/mcs/publish/4923/76718?prodid=277957240&cat=cat10002&name=Womens

I like the light blue paper doll one

JoyceDivision · 05/04/2013 21:17

but how cool??

JoyceDivision · 05/04/2013 21:17

skulls!!

AlwaysSleepingBeauty · 05/04/2013 21:18

The Avene soap less gel cleanser or the Soap and Glory hot cloth one would be good.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:18

I suggested a Get Cutie one a few weeks ago and she was horrified!

The pale blue one is a good colour, but maybe a bit too revealing for norkage?

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:20

The slinky black ones are all a bit 'adult' looking for her, I think.

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:21

And she will need to wear a bra, so one shoulder won't work (but is otherwise along the right lines, I think).

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:22

That's nice, Coffee - maybe in a darker colour?

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coffeewineandchocolate · 05/04/2013 21:23

m.newlook.com/mcs/publish/4923/76718?prodid=276633037&cat=cat10002&name=Womens

My favourite

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:24

Will deffo drag her into NL, thanks Coffee.

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JoyceDivision · 05/04/2013 21:24

good luck Remus dd! Hope you find something you like,and def go for flats if you prefer... I've never worn heels beacuse I look and feel ridiculous! But don't forget uber fab jewellery, of course!

last guess?

last guess! Definately not girly!

JoyceDivision · 05/04/2013 21:26

again, not girly

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:26

Ooh I like this

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JoyceDivision · 05/04/2013 21:26

bum! Sorry! Good luck though!

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:27

Some of those links not working for me, Joyce. But Tatty Devine is an inspired suggestion! Thank you. :)

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Hmmkay · 05/04/2013 21:28

Bank have quite a big selection of dresses. Just trying to think of places that are "young and cool" and not too expensive.

www.bankfashion.co.uk/product/lydia-rose-bright-georgia-lace-skater-dress/047941/?cm_vc=Product2

coffeewineandchocolate · 05/04/2013 21:29

I love new look. They have some really classy pieces. I still shop there!

Hmmkay · 05/04/2013 21:30

Me too coffee Smile

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RemusLupinsBiggestGroupie · 05/04/2013 21:33

Thanks ever so much for your help, everybody. At least we've found a couple that she might at least be willing to try on now, which means we're further ahead than we were! Will drag her into town next week (perhaps bribing her with band posters to get her there?!) to have a look.

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KateShmate · 05/04/2013 21:51

Just seen this one :)