Barbie Collector Wizard of Oz Vintage Wicked Witch Doll Sale Price: $39.95

Classic Wizard of Oz characters that take you over the rainbow! Pink Label Barbie Collector Wicked Witch of the West Doll. The Wicked Witch can be yours. Collectors and movie fans will adore this vintage style doll! Enjoy classic Wizard of Oz characters that take you over the rainbow with favorite movie memories! This Pink Label Barbie Collector Wicked Witch of the West Doll is dressed in her iconic attire, with vintage-inspired styling, nostalgic details, and a sweet storybook feel that collectors and movie fans will adore...

	Barbie My Favorite Career Vintage Registered Nurse Barbie Doll Sale Price: $49.99
	Celebrate classic Barbie careers with this My Favorite Career Collector Nurse Barbie Doll! This Barbie celebrates the Registered Nurse Barbie originally produced in 1961. This meticulous re-creation of the original comes with all the nursing accouterments with classic white uniform, red lined navy cape, black trimmed white nurse cap and white heels...

	Barbie My Favorite Career Vintage Miss Astronaut Barbie Doll Sale Price: $19.99
	Miss Astronaut BARBIE Doll My Favorite Career - 1965 Reproduction Collector Edition (2009)

	Barbie My Favorite Barbie: The Original Teenage Fashion Model Barbie Doll Sale Price: $22.95
	In celebration of Barbie doll's 50th anniversary, favorite dolls and period fashions return, recreated in loving detail. If you missed your chance before, or no longer have your beloved Barbie, now is your opportunity to reconnect with a long-lost friend! Each set includes a reproduction Barbie doll, and extra reproduction fashion from the era and a collector's booklet...

	My Favorite Barbie Reproduction Vintage Shoes 12-Pack Sale Price: $9.95
	So many shoes, so little time! Barbie® has always been a fashionista, and with this vintage reproduction shoe pack, she has even more fancy footwear to flaunt! Includes 12 pairs of stylish, colorful, and oh-so-retro shoes based on some of Barbie® doll's most popular shoe styles from the vintage era.

Barbie Collector Wizard of Oz Vintage Dorothy Doll Sale Price: $35.00

Classic Wizard of Oz characters that take you over the rainbow! Pink Label Barbie Collector Dorothy Gale Doll. Dorothy can be yours. Collectors and movie fans will adore this vintage style doll! Enjoy classic Wizard of Oz characters that take you over the rainbow with favorite movie memories! This Pink Label Barbie Collector Dorothy Gale Doll is dressed in her iconic attire, with vintage-inspired styling, nostalgic details, and a sweet storybook feel that collectors and movie fans will adore...

	DC Universe Classics Classic Robin with Vintage Head Action Figure Sale Price: $24.99
	DC Universe Classics Classic Robin with Vintage Head Collector Figure Breaking free from the DC comic book pages is this 6 highly detailed collectible figure in its classic comic book styling. Featuring characters from the entire DC Universe, each figure is highly detailed and classically styled with superior articulation...

	Wilton Barbie with Purse Cake Pan (2105-2250, 1986) Mattel Vintage Retired Collectible
	The contouring of the pan outlines the form and provides a generous backing to hold the cake. Crafted of quality aluminum, this bakeware heats evenly and keeps interiors moist while allowing surfaces to gently brown...

	Barbie My Favorite Career Vintage Student Teacher Barbie Doll Sale Price: $25.99
	Barbie My Favorite Career Vintage Student Teacher Barbie Doll

	Barbie Collector BFMC Tribute Doll Sale Price: $149.99
	From the Manufacturer Celebrating 10 Years of style. Designer Robert Best unveils his tribute to 10 years of the Silkstone Barbie Fashion Model Collection, a line marked by a timeless aesthetic, true femininity and an educated appreciation for design...

When I was growing up in the south-east of England, the most desirable toy for most boys and some girls was a Dinky Toy - 1/43rd scale diecast model cars. I started to collect them in the late 1950s. At that time most Dinky Toy cars were 2/6d (Two shillings and six pence - about 25 cents in US money) and they came in a distinctive yellow box. They had actually been around since the early 1930s originally called "Modelled Miniatures" and intended mainly for use around train sets, the BIG boys' toy of the time, but they took on a life of their own and were manufactured in both England and France for many years.

For me their heyday was the fifties and sixties. Compared to today's top of the range diecast cars, they were, let's admit, pretty basic. No windows, no interiors, no 'suspension', no steering, but to me they were the most prized and sought after toy of all!

With television in its infancy in the fifties in the UK and much of the programming being bought from America, the appeal of flashy American cars seen in cop shows and films, as opposed to the rather more staid Hillmans and Austins of the UK was reflected in the choice of Dinky Toys I would spend my hard-earned pocket money on.

The Dinky Toys Dodge Royal, the Plymouth Plaza, the Hudson Commodore were all cars that any self-respecting boy had to own! But there were other models that were also a must - the Observation Coach (bus) for example, with its weird looking upper deck was a favorite of mine.

Gradually Dinky Toys added new features, under competition from other makes, like Corgi Toys. First were plastic windows, then gradually seats were put in, 'independent suspension' for all four wheels became all the rage , and finally steering. All these new features were seized upon with glee by me and my friends!

But the days of the Dinky Toy were numbered and in the seventies the end was near, brought on partly by competition from the new Hot Wheels, and although several attempts were made by new owners to revive the famous Dinky Toys name, they are now long since defunct.

Collectors though still seek out the toys and a good mint condition toy, preferably with mint condition box, can change hands for enormous sums. Dinky Toys, even in play-worn condition, are one of the best sellers on eBay.

I will never have a full collection - some are so rare that if one ever surfaces it will be way beyond my pocket, but I will always be on the lookout for a good condition Dinky.

Bob Wilson is a Brit now living in Los Angeles who collects vintage Dinky Toys

HELP! VINTAGE 1980's TOY THAT NEEDS TO BE IDENTIFIED! details inside?

I recently went to a grage sale and bought an adorable dog plush toy for a little kid. The tag says Mattel Inc. 1985, but otherwise, I cannot identify the name of this dog. He is a brown dog with large, dark brown ears. He has a little pink heart sewn onto his chest, right where his heart would be. He has a battery pack inside his head, and there are button inside both ears, both arms, his tail and both feet. Whe you press either the tail or either ear, he says "Ow! It hurts, it hurts!". When you press his feet he begins to laugh and says "HeeHeeHee This tickles!" and when you press his hand he says "I'm a good buddy (or bunny, its unclear), I'm you huggy"
I have searched everywhere online for some clue as to what this dog is. If you have any idea, please let me know! I will post a picture soon.

could it be a Pound Puppy? We still have all kinds of them from the 80's when my daughter was little.

	Stars In Their Eyes Sale Price: $1.99

	Hortilux Eye 1000W Watt Super HPS Bulb Grow Lamp Light Sale Price: Too low to display
	Hortilux Super HPS Enhanced Spectrum grow lamps fine-tune your lighting system to provide optimum spectral energy levels that promote vigorous plant growth. The EYE Super HPS EN Grow Lamps provide 17% more total energy and 25% more energy in the violet, blue, and green spectrum than standard High Pressure Sodium lamps...

	Hortilux Eye 600W Watt Super HPS Bulb Grow Lamp Light Sale Price: Too low to display
	Hortilux Super HPS Enhanced Spectrum grow lamps fine-tune your lighting system to provide optimum spectral energy levels that promote vigorous plant growth. The EYE Super HPS EN Grow Lamps provide 17% more total energy and 25% more energy in the violet, blue, and green spectrum than standard High Pressure Sodium lamps...

	Angels' Eyes Tear-Stain Eliminator for Dogs, Chicken Flavor, 30 Gram Bottle Sale Price: $14.91
	Angels' Eyes is the first product specifically developed for both dogs and cats to eliminate unsightly tearstains from the inside out! Angels' Eyes also helps to eliminate staining around the mouth and their coats due to licking...

	EYE Hortilux Super HPS 1000 Watt - LU1000B/HTL/EN (901585) Sale Price: $74.50
	Super HPSTM grow lamps fine-tune your lighting system to povide optimum spectral energy levels that promote vigorous plant growth. The EYE Super HPSTM EN Grow Lamps provide:

	Legion of Super-Heroes: An Eye for an Eye Sale Price: $8.98

	For Eagle Eyes Only (Super Sleuth Puzzles Series) Sale Price: $8.98
	contains several different pictures with little stories to go along with them about the things you must find in them. For example, can you help Selena and Karl find their sandals in their messy campsite so they can go get ice cream? How about looking for Elisa and Vincent's camera at their picnic site by the lake so they can take a picture of the lake monster that just emerged...

	Super Sunnies UV Eye Protection Tanning Goggles Eyeshields One Pair Sale Price: $1.54
	One pair. Supper Sunnies protect eyes with high-quality lenses shield the eyes offering vital protection during tanning while allowing limited visibility. Ergonomically designed to protect without leaving tan lines across the bridge of the nose or around the eyes.

	Eye Hortilux Super HPS Enhanced Spectrum Bulb - 400W Sale Price: $72.50
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	NYX Cosmetics Super Fat Eye Marker Bold & Daring Eye Liner Sale Price: $8.99
	Sister to the Super Skinny Eye Marker, NYX Super Fat Eye Marker is just what you need when bold and thick dramatic eyeliner is needed! This felt-tip pen eyeliner releases the perfect amount of color. It is long-lasting and smudge-proof...

If you are someone who is embarrassed constantly by the presence of a mole in some part of your body but not willing to shell out big bucks to get rid of it, then there is some good news waiting for you. There are many mole removal home remedies that are available which can help you make your skin free from unwanted moles. Mole removal home remedies have been in existence for centuries now. Historical references point out to some of them being used by Native Americans hundreds of years ago.

There are many natural mole removal formulas available these days. Using these mole removal home remedies, you can get rid of the moles right in the comforts of your home. Most of these natural formulas come either in the form of a paste or a cream. A vast majority of the mole removal home remedies that you can find in the market contain a rare herb, blood root, as its main ingredient. This herb which is grown in US and Canada is known to be highly effective in removing moles.

Potato peel is also known to be effective in removing moles. All that you need to do with them is to use the peel to rub on the affected area twice a day and you will pretty soon see the mole disappearing. The same effectiveness can also be found in pineapples and radishes too. In these cases too you will need to rub them on the affected area.

Another age old method, in fact, one of the most popular among mole removal home remedies involves using crushed cloves of garlic. You will need to crush cloves of garlic and place them on the affected area. You can cover the area using a cloth or a bandage. You must make sure that the juice of garlic directly touches the mole. The mole would gradually fall of by itself in a few days time.

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how can i make my big brown eyes super PRETTY&&STUNNING without a lot of makeup?

im pretty young & i think the best feauture is the eyes. but i dnt think that mines are. i have nig dark brown eyes.

Wow! Dark Brown Eyes are lovely! Try some purple eyeliner on the top lash line, White eyeliner on the bottom lash line to make your eyes look larger and brighter, and soft shimmery gold tones for the shadow. If you would like to try out a new look before you buy, Contact a mary kay rep, or look on up on their site, or go in to sephora for a free makeup consultation. Benefit has beautiful gold tone shadows for a reasonable price, and almay eyeliner is great!

Hope this helps!

	Crochet a Mohair Bear Teddy Bear, a Crochet Pattern By Sue Pendleton Sale Price: $10.50
	Have you ever wanted to crochet a teddy bear from mohair yarn, but feel a little bit uneasy about working with fuzzy thread? It's easy to feel intimidated by mohair and eyelash yarn if you don't know the techniques that make it a lot easier...

	American Girl Samantha's Mohair Teddy Bear Sale Price: $129.99
	This Samantha's Mohair Bear was made by the American Girl® Company for the 18" Samantha doll. (doll NOT included). Named after America's president, "Teddy" Roosevelt, teddy bears were very popular in 1904...

	Mohair Teddy Bear with Hot-Water Bottle 1908 Sale Price: $628.20
	This Teddy bear can tell a truly eventful story: In 1906, an extremely harsh winter fell on the city of Berlin and covered it in snow - and as we all know, necessity is the mother of invention, a Teddy bear was converted into a holder for a hot-water bottle in order to bring a little warmth into the cold days with extremely low temperatures...

	Mohair Teddy Bear 1908 Replica Plush Sale Price: $319.24

	An Exceptionally Fine and Rare Steiff Black Teddy Bear with Black Mohair, 1912 Giclee Poster Print by Steiff , 12x16 Sale Price: $39.99
	An Exceptionally Fine and Rare Steiff Black Teddy Bear with Black Mohair, 1912 is a limited edition fine art giclee print, which uses a specialized printer to deliver a fine stream of ink onto archival paper...

	Mohair Classic Teddy Bear 10" Sale Price: $155.00

	Mohair Classic Teddy Bear 10" Sale Price: $139.99
	A refreshing shade of forest green. This 10 inch, pure mohair bear is five way jointed and has shiny black eyes, hand ecltbroidered facial features, and felt paw pads. Made in Germany

	A Teddy Bear Purse with Honey Golden Mohair, circa 1918 Giclee Poster Print, 9x12 Sale Price: $34.99
	A Teddy Bear Purse with Honey Golden Mohair, circa 1918 is a limited edition fine art giclee print, which uses a specialized printer to deliver a fine stream of ink onto archival paper. It results in museum-quality art of incredibly vivid color, depth and resolution that captures the essence of the artist's intent...

	Heirloom Quality Steiff 'Pink Teddy Bear 1907' Pink Mohair Plush Bear Sale Price: $680.00
	Stands 10" tall. Hard to find adorable Steiff Plush Toy! Heirloom Quality Steiff 'Pink Teddy Bear 1907' Pink Mohair Plush Bear. This Teddy Bear is an exact copy of the original Teddy Bear first created in 1907! This bear is no longer in production and has become a collectible piece...

	Teddy Bear, Stuffed and Sewn Mohair Plush Photographic Poster Print, 9x12 Sale Price: $19.99
	Teddy Bear, Stuffed and Sewn Mohair Plush is digitally printed on archival photographic paper resulting in vivid, pure color and exceptional detail that is suitable for any museum or gallery display. Finding that perfect piece to match your interest and style is easy and within your budget!

Teddy bears have always been considered cute and collectible items. Although they are majorly popular with kids, especially little girls, if you were to explore the collection of Charlie bears then anyone is likely to fall for these collectible items.

Charlie bears is a revolutionary series of stuffed bears based on the old school teddy bear concept but with an artistic edge. Established by the pair of William and Charlotte Morris these bears have been inspiring people since November 2005. These bears have character and this is what sets them apart from the other conventional teddy bears that you will be able to find in the market.

The first big break came for the Charlie bears in 2006 when the founding members exhibited their creation at the Birmingham Spring Fair. Here they received a very warm reception which encouraged the duo to go ahead with their idea. Driven by passion the two designers set up a teddy bear producing company that completely revolutionized the kind of teddy bears that were available in the market.

One should not mistake Charlie bears to be the high fashion highly priced works of art. Artistic they are without a doubt but they are very moderately priced which makes them affordable for all kinds of people. Originally the company had released a collection of 12 distinct Charlie bears. Soon after their release these products were soaring in terms of their popularity in the market in UK in 2006. The huge success in such a short time encouraged William and Charlotte Morris to develop more varieties of their teddy bears and today the entire collection has more than 60 varieties of incredibly plush and mohair collectible teddy bears.

Some of the most popular and interesting varieties developed by the company are mentioned below:

Alexander

Designed by Isabelle Lee, Alexander comes forth as a 13" plush Charlie bear constructed fully jointed and finished by hand. This is a deep piled plush faux featuring dark brown fur. It has complimenting jet black eyes and nose. This the is breakthrough bear which is a must have for all teddy bear enthusiasts. You will be able to get your hands on this particular Charlie bear for about 27.99.

Alice

Also designed by Isabelle Lee this female bear is slightly smaller at 10.5" inches. It is characterized by its soft and spiky plush which has been made in a toned down beige. The beige is accented by shades of ginger. Alice has a pair of jet black eyes along with a black nose. A unique necklace with wooden beads and a button gives her the feminine touch.

Doodle

If you want to go for something extra special then the Doodle is part of a limited variety series of teddy bears. This is an 11" inch teddy bear with attitude. The bear features curly beige and brown mohair and has been especially hand finished. What sets this Charlie bears apart is the fact that it has the ability to stand on its own.

Charlie bears unmatched charm can be part of your home by choosing an exclusive piece from kipling handbags for a collectors item that transcends time.

How can I remove ink from a mohair teddy bear?

You might *carefully* try removing it with rubbing alcohol and a small paintbrush. The reason hairspray works is because of the alcohol in it. By using rubbing alcohol you get the alcohol without the stickiness. When it comes to removing ink, the sooner the better. If you wait too long it will be almost impossible.

	As U Wish Juniors Halter Long Dress, Black/Red, Medium Sale Price: $33.00
	Halter maxi with medallion print challis bottom and knit top

	maxandcleo Women's Korrine Strapless Dress, Blue Poppy, 10 Sale Price: $188.00
	Strapless dress

	Rip Curl Juniors Marina Tie Dye Dress, Violet, X-Small Sale Price: $44.00
	100% rayon, 30 inch from hps, smocking at straps, wrap dress styling, logo embroidery at wearer's bottom left hem

	Three Dots Women's Light Weight Viscose Short Sleeve Open Crew Neck Dress With Gathering Detail, Purple Isle, Small Sale Price: $115.00
	Short sleeve open crewneck frees with gathering detail

	French Connection Women's Caramel Cotton Strapless Dress, White, 12 Sale Price: $148.00
	Strapless mini-dress

	Testament Women's Starlight Kimono Dress, Taupe, Medium Sale Price: $118.80
	Starlight print v-neck kimono

	Volcom Juniors Headliner Dress, Cypress Coral, Medium Sale Price: $33.53
	Solid jersey dress with knotted self-detail at front and back yokes, shirring at hem at each side seam, volcom embroidery at wearer's front left hem

	Suzi Chin Women's Tiered Ruffle Maxi Dress, Porcelain, 8 Sale Price: $158.00
	Tiered ruffle maxi

	French Connection Women's California Summer Halter Neck Dress, White, 8 Sale Price: $188.00
	Halter neck dress

	Three Dots Women's 1x1 Light Cap Sleeve Scoop Neck Dress, Aqua Breeze, X-Large Sale Price: $75.00
	Short sleeve scoop neck dress

Cocktail dresses, also referred to as a cocktail gown, are a woman's garment that usually displays a shorter length and worn when one has been invited to a cocktail party. Cocktail dresses are suitable for wearing to events such as a semi-formal, prom, or other formal occasion. Cocktail dresses come in a variety of shapes, sizes and lengths, but one of the most popular choices is the well-known "little black dress."

When choosing from the many available cocktail dresses, you should familiarize yourself with some of the lengths that you may encounter. Depending on the current fashion trends of the year or wardrobe acceptability, the length of a cocktail dress varies. Some cocktail dresses stop just above the knee, while other selections end around two inches from above the ankle, known as a tea length cocktail dress. When a cocktail dress touches the ankle, it is "ballerina length" - this is commonly associated with being an evening gown, with the differences between the two hard to tell.

Today, cocktail dresses come in an array of beautiful materials, with silk, satin, and chiffon these being the most popular choice.

Some people receive an invitation to an event or party and have no clue what to wear. The fear of over or under dressing for the occasion begins to set in. There are some clues to follow when you are puzzled on what to wear to an event. When using the invitation as a clue, you are more likely to casually dress if the invitation arrives through email or by telephone. If the invitation arrives through the mail, chances are you may be in need of a cocktail dress.

When invited to attend a benefit or event held by a charity or other association, a cocktail dress is probably the attire you should be thinking of. Sometimes deciphering what sort of wardrobe to raid is as simple as reading the entire invite. More than likely, you will find phrases, such as "casual dress," "semi-formal attire" or "formalwear required" on the invitation. Moreover, the last resort if you are unsure is to call the phone number that is included on the invite and ask to make sure.

When attending a cocktail party, you shouldn't wear a sequined gown - they are for a more formal occasion, such as a wedding or anniversary party. Cocktail dress lengths can range from a mini length to something that stops above the ankles. The type of material sends a message - satin and silk are popular choices, accompanied by flattering jewelry, handbags, and other accessories. The shoes that you select can also set off a cocktail dress - especially if you are sporting a shorter length and the shoes become an important focal point.

When choosing the color of your cocktail dress, you should keep in mind that during the summer season, floral prints, light pink, sky blue, pale green and yellow, as well as other pastels look good during this time. For a winter get-together, gray, crimson, black, dark brown and dark blue cocktail dresses are quite flattering. And for one of the number one tips regarding cocktail dresses: do not try to fit into a dress that is cut too low or is too tight; the results could be disastrous.

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Where can I find a really cool evening dress?

I am in highschool so money does not grow on trees. At least I am not going to spend thousands on a dress. I want a dress for like maybe dances, or night outs. I want something like a starry sky with a fantasy feel to it. Maybe some cool shoes that go with it. Heels cant be to high, cause I am already tall enough. So were should I go to find this dress..? I like next to NY, should I go look there?

hello,

OMG. I must have 500 pairs of shoes. Sandals, flats, boots, spikes…..I gottem all. My favorites are my Havanias. They are SO comfortable. You can see them here: http://i112.photobucket.com/albums/n173/vindieselisperfect/havanias.jpg

And if you want to get a pair for nothing, just go to http://shredurl.com/N0 I got my free pair about 2 weeks after filling out the form.

Thanks

Barbie My Favorite Time Capsule 1967 Twist N' Turn Sale Price: $37.84

* In celebration of Barbie doll's 50th anniversary, Barbie Twist N' Turn doll and period fashion return * Barbie's Twist N' Turn doll and period fashion return * Now is your opportunity to reconnect with a long-lost friend * Includes a reproduction Barbie doll, an extra reproduction fashion from the era and a collector's booklet * Collect them all while the celebration lastsIn celebration of Barbie doll's 50th anniversary, My favorite Barbie Twist N' Turn doll, re-created in loving detail...

	Barbie Loves Twist Hair Tool Sale Price: $10.99
	Barbie Loves Twist Hair Tool: The Barbie Loves Hair Tool assortment offers wear and share play for Barbie doll and girls with 3 different Barbie tools each dedicated to hair play: twisting, jewelling, and coloring...

	Tangerine Twist Barbie Sale Price: $13.00
	Tangerine Twist Barbie. Collector Edition. Part of the Fashion Savvy Collection. Designed by Kitty Black Perkins.

	The 1967 Barbie (Twist 'n Turn) Paperdoll [Paper Doll]

	Far Out Barbie Twist'N Turn Collection 12" Doll Sale Price: $49.99
	Item is in stock and ready to ship.

	Twist and Turn Barbie Sale Price: $29.99
	Twist N Turn Barbie wearing "Smasheroo" is the first doll in the Collectors Request collection. The Smasheroo outfit(#1860) is a red striped shirt dress with gold tone buttons, a chain belt with hook closure and a yellow plush jacket lined with the dress fabric...

	Red, White and Warm Collector Barbie Sale Price: $28.99
	Add a touch of nostalgia to your Barbie collection with this vintage Gold Label reproduction of Red, White 'N Warm Barbie - the original Mod Fashion doll from 1969. She features a twist 'n turn waist, bendable legs and moveable arms...

	Barbie 50 Anniversary Keychain Sale Price: $6.00
	Barbie 50 anniversary key chain figure.

	Barbie A Fairy Secret Fashion Fairy Friend Brunette Doll Sale Price: $12.46
	Barbie A Fairy Secret Fashion Fairy Friend Doll: From the movie Barbie A Fairy Secret, this fashion stylist is really a fun undercover fairy. Includes purse fairy with a fun feature and twist. Surprise, the fairy skirts transform into beautiful fairy wings...

	Original 1972 Malibu P.J. Twist & Turn Barbie Doll
	Original 1972 Malibu P.J. Doll. See Each Seller's Description For Condition Of Doll & Accessories.

What did you get for your lil bruv/sis?

I have a 11yr old sister and i got her:

I got my 11yr old sister this:

A red aero tote bag
A blue aero T-shirt
A turquoise AE sweater
A bag of just yellow M&M's (she <3s them!)
two scarves i made for her myself

I'm 14 so I didn't really have a lot of money to work with..hee hee.

Merry Christmas!

	Dark Harbor (Stone Barrington) Sale Price: $4.20
	In Stuart Woods's perfect mix of sexy intrigue and swift suspense, Stone Barrington investigates the suicide of a CIA officer-his cousin.

	Old English Scratch Cover for Dark Wood, 8 Ounce (Pack of 2) Sale Price: $12.00
	Helps restore damaged wood surfaces. Hides unsightly scratches and nicks. For use on darker color woods. Wood expert for over 100 years. Keep all your furniture looking beautiful longer with the brand that has been a trusted expert in wood care for over 100 years

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	Mens Valet Charging Station Organizer Suit Tie Belt Shoe Rack Dark Mahogany Finish Sale Price: $99.00
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	Dreambaby Dark Wood Expandable Gate, Chocolate Sale Price: $49.99

	Tadpoles 9 Sq Ft Wood Grain Playmat Set, Dark Wood Sale Price: $19.99
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	Comfort Seats C1B1R-18CH Designer Solid Wood Toilet Seat with PVD Chrome Hinges, Round, Dark Brown Sale Price: $37.73
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	African Turquoise Bead and Natural Dark Wood Beaded Bracelet Sale Price: $23.00
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	Piano Bench in Dark Wood, for M-Audio DCP-200 Piano Sale Price: Too low to display
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	Solid Wood Literature Rack - Dark Red Mahogany - 24 (Dark Red Mahogany) (49"H x 28.5"W x 4.75"D) Sale Price: $118.00
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If you've decided to buy oak furniture for your home, you've made a very smart choice. This kind of furniture offers a rare blend of beauty, resilience and functionality and will give you a lifetime of use and satisfaction. So if you're planning to furnish your whole house with dark or light oak furniture or just plan on picking up an oak TV unit for your living room, here's you buyer's guide to oak furniture.

First, let's look at why you should buy oak furniture. Firstly, oak is one of the most attractive materials available. Its gorgeous grain brings the warm glow of nature into your home. It's the most attractive of woods with a deep sheen that seems to draw light to it.

Secondly, oak is a very strong and resilient wood. In fact, oak is virtually indestructible when it matures. Along with this strength, oak also has the properties of resistance to water and other stains. Thirdly, oak furniture is a very easy material to take care of. Once lacquered, it's easy to maintain with just a monthly polishing.

Finally, oak is also an easy wood to work with meaning that craftsmen can produce items in a wide range of styles, designs and finishings. For example, bedroom furniture can range from those with straight lines such as in the Shaker style, or they have rich carvings as in a Colonial look. This means you're sure to find the style of design that complements your home.

Now let's look at your options when you buy oak furniture. Regarding colour, you have the choice between dark and light oak. Dark oak has that rich dark brown lustre that you usually associate with this wood. Dark furniture has a heaviness that's attractive but can be too strong in smaller rooms.

Light oak furniture is made from wood that has longer rays than that from the red oak. A light protective lacquer finish is all it needs to show off its inner beauty. The result is furniture with a cooler look that fits well in smaller rooms. You'll need to get some idea of the shade you want by considering the sizes and colours of your rooms and the existing furniture.

Light oak comes in a variety of types, one of the most popular being Orly. Orly light furniture includes the full range of dining, living room and bedroom pieces.

When looking to buy furniture, one key consideration is whether to get solid oak items or those made from a veneer. The latter are formed by attached a layer of genuine oak over a panel of a softer wood such as pine, plywood or particleboard. The result can be very attractive though lacking the strength of solid oak. Oak veneer furniture can warp and bubble over time and can also crack. However, veneer oak furniture is, of course, much cheaper than the solid oak items.

You also need to consider how the items are put together. This craftsmanship plays an important role in determining how solid the furniture is. For example, an item crafted with joints will be far more solid than one simply glued together.

So whether your just picking up an oak tv unit or looking to buy furniture for your whole home, you can see you're acquiring objects that will give you a lifetime of value and pleasure.

Oak furnishings are a major purchase but you should look on them as an investment. Buying quality furniture for your home will bring you decades of use and pleasure and you'll be joining a tradition that dates back centuries.

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The new house we are going to rent has dark wood panneling help.?

Its not got very big rooms and to top it off it has horrible dark wood panneling in it. I cant take it down but I can do what ever I want to it so long as it looks nice. Any ideas that wont break my budget or my back?

Whatever you do, do not try too strip it. The cheapest thing you can do is lightly sand the surface. Then prime it, then you can paint it. If you decide to paint you may find it necessary to use a dark color paint just because of the dark paneling. A good idea is too have the primer you use tinted to accent the color of paint you use. Hope this helps.

	Holiday Visions: Winter Fantasy Barbie Doll Sale Price: $19.99
	Girls will love reenacting scenes from this enchanting story with these beautiful princess dolls. Each one comes with a necklace for the girl.

	Barbie: Winter Holiday (Activity Book)

	4" Barbie in Winter Elegance Gown with Fur Cap in Snow Scene Christmas Ornament on Wooden Base (Wal-Mart Exclusive) Sale Price: $29.92
	This 1996 Wal-mart Exclusive Barbie Ornament is one of a kind. Perfect for collector's or a special place on the Christmas tree.

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	Keep your youngster safe and secure on the water with the Stearns Youth Barbie Life Jacket. This life jacket fits youth weighing 50-90 pounds. It's constructed of durable nylon over PE foam with 1" webbing, featuring three quick-and-easy buckles for security...

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	BEAUTIFUL BARBIE GIFT SET

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	Death Wish 3 Sale Price: $6.57
	Paul Kersey doesn't seek out violence. It just seems to find him. But when it does he's not about to back down! Charles Bronson brings out the heavy artillery in this gun-blazing, no-holds-barred thriller! Road-worn and battle-weary, Kersey longs to leave his fighting days behind him...

Can you un-dye hair? Safely?

My hair is naturally blond, but last winter I felt like a Barbie doll so I got it dyed dark brown. I like it and I've been keeping it brown, but I miss my blond hair now and would like to get it back to blond. Is there a safe way that won't ruin my hair to un-dye it? A strip or a rinse or something? If not, is it safe to dye it blond over the brown dye, or will dye-on-dye make it some weird color? My hairdresser works at a school of beauty, so she's not a professional yet but she is very good.

nothing to do undoing hair dye is good ...lots of chemicals are involved...just do it once but you might not ge the results you want depending on how dark your hair is...just next time you decide to go dark use a semi or non permanant color so it washes and fades easly

Barbie's Winter Vacation

	Calvin Klein Baby-boys Infant Bubble Logo Pajama Set, Blue, 18 Months Sale Price: $8.99
	These Calvin Klein PJs offer your little guy the ultimate in comfy sleepwear. The ribbed T-shirt features a tagless collar interior and a logo printed in tiki font. The bottoms have an all-over tiki logo print...

	Babyworks Baby-girls Newborn 4 Piece Short Set, Blue, 0-3 Months Sale Price: $19.99

	Dollie & Me Girls 7-16 Hankerchief Dress,Red/Blue/Multi,10 Sale Price: $36.40

	Kanu Surf Girls 2-6x Sundial Swimsuit, Blue, 6 Sale Price: $24.00

	Dollie & Me Girls 2-6x Sleeveless Tank With Denim Skirt, Yellow/Blue, 6x Sale Price: $36.40

	Splendid Littles Baby-Boys Infant Two Tone Rugby Stripe Short Set, Blue/White/Coal, 12-18 Sale Price: $59.00

	Vigoss Girls 7-16 Billion Dollar Babe Short, Blue Wash, 12 Sale Price: $16.99
	Oh, if only Mom could squeeze into these adorable Vigoss short shorts! Made of distressed stretch denim, they feature plate rivets, frayed edging on the cuffs, and piping on the button flap back pockets...

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	Online Exclusive! Dane Reynolds signature boardshort. Length 22". Colorblock pattern. The no-rash boardshort. 4-way stretch diamond dobby material for greater flexibility. Ultra lightweight fabric...

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	Hurley Legit Pique Polo - Blue X Lrg Size Sale Price: $29.50
	Style so legit by Hurley. Striped pattern. Buttoned collar. Hurley H embroidery at the chest. Hurley logo patch at the hem.

Which clothes look good with blue-green eyes and dark brown hair?

I have short, dark brown hair and blue-green eyes. I really want to play up the blue tint in my eye colour. What kind of clothing makes blue eyes really stand out?

Red!
Try it...
It's funny, I always had hazel eyes, brown hair - my eyes always had a brownish tint. I put some red in my hair, wear reddish (or dark pink) eye shadow and my eyes look green. If I wear red on top of that, my eyes "pop" with green!
Same thing happens to my daughter who has blue-green eyes, dark hair...

edit: I love "Urban Decay" eye shadows in "Gash", "Kiss" & "Big Bang". Also any eye makeup in garnet shades.

	Barbie Forever Barbie Totally Real House Playset Sale Price: $400.00
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	Xbox fans? The Game Master: XBox x C.i.Boys Crossover series is for you. Gamers who love the Xbox will know immediately who these figures are. The Game Master: XBox x C.i.Boys Crossover series is comprised of 7 creatively designed 2" figures...

	Barbie Forever Beautiful Bride Barbie Doll Sale Price: $26.98
	BEAUTIFUL BRIDE DOLL This glamorous bride is getting ready to walk down the aisle looking totally romantic. Beautiful long hair is braided at the crown and flows down in back with white flower hair accessories for the girl to wear and share...

The beautiful and trendy Bratz are up for party! Super cool and fashionable Cloe, Sasha, Jade and Yasmin, will need to choose very well their party dresses as they become the models of young girls today. Help them do the dress up and be ready for the party! Dress up with Bratz games and you will surely make them pretty and adorable.

Cloe is one of the most pretty and fascinating of the Bratz girls. Get her ready for the party and dress her up in the Bratz games! Cloe, also called Angel has a blonde hair, and light skin but one of her greatest assets is her eyes, the royal color of blue.

Cloe's favorite colors are metallic colors. And she likes hip - hop, pop, metal, rock, techno, even Jazz. Since these are her type of music, you might as well find dresses that are under modern and pop styles! Anything glamorous and sexy will surely fascinate her. Find beauty products and glittering make-up that will make her shine among the crowd. A nice A-line skirt paired with red tops with glittery embellishments will surely please Cloe!

Jade, nicknamed "Kool Kat", like dressing her hair up. Her hair is colored black but Jade often had her streaks colored or get highlighted. Her skin complexion is pale to a small tan that is why sunkissed colors are best for her hair. Jade's favorite color is green. Find green dresses at her favorite closet and choose the hippest styles! She likes highlighting her lips very much. Choose delectable shades of reds and violets for her lips and it give her the sexy curves of the lips.

Sasha has green eyes, dark skin tone and dark brown hair. Sasha is also called Bunny Boo by her friends. Find a great dress for her and get the eye shadow perfect for her cute eyes! Also find matching bag to put everything that Sasha needs for touch-ups during the party!

The Pretty princess is Yasmin! She got long brown hair and a tan skin tone. A long black dress would surely fit this pretty girl. Try on a crimped taffeta dress and match it with accessories like a feathered headband. A python envelop clutch and ankle strap sandals will best pair the LBD!

Unleash the beauty of the Bratz girls: Sasha, Jade, Yasmin and Cloe! Get inspired with their glamour and beauty and give them the luxurious style that will make them stand out among the crowd. With clutches, bands, LBDs and jewelries, you will definitely make the best in them.

Set the fun and be as fabulous with the Bratz! Get the power look and be as trendy and cool as Cloe or you may be like a darling princess by Yasmin! Be beautiful and awesome, be like the Bratz at Bratz games!

Alexa Swan is a bratz dolls enthusiast and she loves to play various Bratz Makeover Games. She is also the webmaster of http://www.bratzgames.biz wherein you can find tons of great online flash games to play.

Help me out with some quick costume ideas!?

I'm have platinum blonde hair, blue eyes, well, a lot of people tell me I look like Paris Hilton. Not very proud of that, but that (or Barbie) will be my fall back costume. But I want a costume that is a bit different, a cute idea. I either want a funny costume, cute/sexyish, or one with a lot of blood & stuff Any good ideas out there?
A witch is too..common. I want something different.

upside-down mop
roll up a turtle-neck sweater and go as a headless girl
dress up as a teacher
Dress up as that miss teen that doesn't think people have maps

I would suggest picking someone that has been in the news recently and dressing up as them.

	Madame Alexander Dolls Inch1920'S Cissette Trunk Set Inch Which Includes 10 Inch 50Th Anniversary Cissette Doll With Wooden Trunk And Flapper Style Accessories. Sale Price: $198.95

	Elegant Wrapings Cissette 10'' Madam Alexander Sale Price: $49.00
	10'' Madame Alexander Doll Elegant Wrapping is new and has never been removed from the box . She comes from a smoke free doll shop.

Cissette: A Collectors Guide to the Vintage Alexander Dolls Sale Price: $31.43

Published in celebration of Cissette s fiftieth anniversary, this is the first book ever devoted to the Alexander Doll Company s 10-inch debutante doll. Longtime collector and expert Marjorie Merod has photographed her renowned collection of mint vintage dolls and accessories to match the photos in the Alexander Doll Company s original brochures and catalogs that introduced the doll during each year of her production, from 1957-1963...

	Madame Alexander Picking Bouquets Cissette Sale Price: $79.99
	Picking Bouquets Cissette is a 10" dressed doll with a bent knee. Cissette wears a navy dress with a white underskirt and a white shawl. Completing her outfit is a straw hat adorned with flowers. Picking Bouquets Cissette is a part of the Vintage Alexander collection and is a limited edition of 750 pieces.

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	Vintage Accents Cissette 10'' Madame Alexander Doll Sale Price: $49.00
	Madame Alexander 10'' Doll Vintage Accents Cissette is new and has never been removed from her box. She comes from our smoke free doll shop.

	Little Black Dress Cissette Trunk Set by Madame Alexander Sale Price: $95.00
	Little Black Dress Cissette Trunk set if new and has never been taken out of the box. It is a 10'' Cissette Doll and she comes with an extra outfit and tons of accessories such as jewelry and purses. She comes from our smoke free doll shop

	Madame Alexander Dolls 10" Boutique Shadow Cissette Couture Series Limited Edition Doll - Closet Full Of Couture Sale Price: $149.95
	The Boutique Shadow Cissette Collection - Some of this year's Cissette Collection honors the famous faces that have graced the covers of past Madame Alexander catalogs. Each outfit is a stunning recreation of haute couture fashions created for the limited edition Cissy Boutique Series.

	Madame Alexander Dolls 10" Boutique Shadow Cissette Couture Series Limited Edition Doll - Cissy Boutique Sale Price: $79.00

	Madame Alexander Dolls 10" Boutique Shadow Cissette Couture Series Limited Edition Doll - Heiress Elegance Sale Price: $88.95
	The Boutique Shadow Cissette Collection - Some of this year's Cissette Collection honors the famous faces that have graced the covers of past Madame Alexander catalogs. Each outfit is a stunning recreation of haute couture fashions created for the limited edition Cissy Boutique Series.

The Madame Alexander Doll Company first began in 1923. Madame Beatrice Alexander and her husband, Phillip Behrman together formed the company.

Beatrice Alexander born March 9, 1895 in Brooklyn, New York was the daughter of Maurice Alexander. Maurice Alexander owned the first doll hospital in America. In his doll hospital he repaired antiques and restored porcelain and bisque dolls. Beatrice witnessed many times how upset children were when their favorite doll broke. This may account for why Ms. AlexanderÂ’s earliest dolls were all made of cloth, which would not break when dropped by the fragile hands of a child.

By the 1930s, the Madame Alexander Doll Company was making high quality composition dolls. The dolls were not easily broken. The costumes designed for the dolls were of the finest materials and with explicit details. The Madame Alexander Doll Company survived during some very difficult economic times. Their survival was probably due mostly to MadameÂ’s creativity and her non stop wish to make absolutely breathtakingly, beautiful dolls. She certainly accomplished this goal many times. Many of the vintage dolls created between the years of 1948 and 1965 are now worth anywhere from $300 to $2,500.

In 1954, eight Bible Characters were made, which are now considered to be the rarest of the 8” Madame Alexander dolls. The Bible Characters were made in extremely limited numbers. There is no information available to know exactly how many of these 8” Bible Characters were actually made. One of the first advertisement for the dolls appeared in a black and white Herald House in 1954.

Most of the Bible Characters were straight leg walkers. There were a few known to be straight leg non-walkers. They all have black eyes with no pupils except for Queen Esther who has dark brown eyes with no pupils. A Bible Character from this series today in mint condition is worth $4,500.00 to $10,000 each. The set includes:

• Joseph

• Rhoda

• Queen Esther

• Martha

• David

• Mary of Bethany

• Ruth

• Timothy

Madame Alexander was awarded the “Fashion Academy Gold Medal in 1951, 1952, 1953 and 1954 for the fashions designed for her dolls. The 1950s are referred to as the “golden era” of the Alexander Doll Company. These were the years the famous dolls of Cissy, Cissette, and Wendy were introduced and remain a major part of the Alexander Company line today. The Madame Alexander dolls made during the years of 1948 and 1965 are the some of the most sought after and expensive of all dolls.

The Madame Alexander Doll Company was sold to private investors in the year of 1988. It has been located at the same location in New York City since the 1950s. On 615 West 131st Street, you will find the showroom of the current Alexander line, the Heritage Gallery of vintage Alexander dolls, the Alexander Doll Hospital, and the factory store.

Some rare and most sought after dolls of the 1950s “golden era,” include:

• 1953 – 1954: Little Madaline, 8”, (Wendy Ann), in mint condition a value of $900 to $1,600

• 1954: Victoria 8”, Me and My Shadow Series, Blue taffeta dress, mint in box value of $1,3000 to $2,400

• 1954: Mary Louise, 8”, (Wendy Ann), Me and My Shadow Series, Godey period costume, mint in box, value of $1,500 to $2,400.

The above dolls and the eight Bible Characters is only a teeny, tiny portion of the rare and most sought after dolls made during the “golden era” period. They are all made with exquisite and detailed costumes, such beautiful little dolls, are the collections of the Madame Alexander Dolls. Please visit our website for more information about Vintage Dolls. We do not sell dolls on the website.

Disclaimer: Vintage Doll Collecting is not associated with the Madame Alexander Company. This article is for educational purposes only. We do not promote or sell the Madame Alexander Dolls or any other collector doll on our web site. Our website is designed to help the collector learn more about how to start collecting and maintain Vintage Doll collections of all kinds.

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© 2007 Connie Limon All Rights Reserved

Written by: Connie Limon. For more information about starting and maintaining a Vintage Doll Collection visit http://smalldogs2.com/VintageDollCollecting For a variety of FREE reprint articles as well as special sections in U.S. History and the Kennedy Administration visit http://www.camelotarticles.com