Any advice from those already in oz?
Aug 26th 2004, 8:52 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by joh117
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I miss M&S Bras. You can't get a decent bra in larger cup sizes here and I hate the one I did manage to find. It has no support at all.
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I miss M&S Bras. You can't get a decent bra in larger cup sizes here and I hate the one I did manage to find. It has no support at all.
Jo
M&S in Bali, quick girls, lets charters a plane...!!
Aug 26th 2004, 9:31 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by Pollyana
My thoughts exactly!
M&S in Bali, quick girls, lets charters a plane...!!
M&S in Bali, quick girls, lets charters a plane...!!
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Aug 26th 2004, 9:41 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by joh117
I miss M&S Bras. You can't get a decent bra in larger cup sizes here and I hate the one I did manage to find. It has no support at all.
Jo
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Aug 26th 2004, 10:00 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
I think you will struggle to find size 6 clothes out here. The smallest I have seen is an 8 and they are hard to come by.
Clothes wize I think it will take you a while to find which shops suit your style and shape etc. I quite like Colorado stuff it is similar to Next/Gap/ River Island. Though I have found, because of the climate I have hardly bought any clothes here, you just don't need a lot of things.
Clothes wize I think it will take you a while to find which shops suit your style and shape etc. I quite like Colorado stuff it is similar to Next/Gap/ River Island. Though I have found, because of the climate I have hardly bought any clothes here, you just don't need a lot of things.
Aug 26th 2004, 11:13 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Woolworths sell Andrew Collinge shampoo and conditioner at $8 per bottle, which is cheaper than the 4GBP it sells for in UK!
Also Pantene available by the megalitre
Lesley
Also Pantene available by the megalitre
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Aug 26th 2004, 11:18 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Nicole (who posted this) has been buying Aussie shampoo (I'm a bloke. I have no idea what this does that Tesco's shampoo doesn't, but anyway). This must be cheaper over there. £4 here, I think.
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Aug 26th 2004, 12:08 pm
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
I echo the shoes, jeans and undies brigade!
Only thing I dont agree on is the toiletries etc, I use Aveda stuff and its cheaper here and quite georgous. Found No.7 (yes the boots one) skincare and make up in Myers, though I cant say if its the same as have never used it, but you can get Mac, benefit, lancome, sheisedo etc at comparable prices. The stuff that seems expensive is the cheapie stuff in uk, i.e. the rimmel make up is extortionate!
When I went back to the uk in June I bought Jeans and shoes, everything else I can find or live without!
As for size 6 clothes, I think the sizes here go down one which would make you a 4???? Have seen size 6's here but I think that would be a uk 8???someone may be able to put me right but i seem to be one size less.
Only thing I dont agree on is the toiletries etc, I use Aveda stuff and its cheaper here and quite georgous. Found No.7 (yes the boots one) skincare and make up in Myers, though I cant say if its the same as have never used it, but you can get Mac, benefit, lancome, sheisedo etc at comparable prices. The stuff that seems expensive is the cheapie stuff in uk, i.e. the rimmel make up is extortionate!
When I went back to the uk in June I bought Jeans and shoes, everything else I can find or live without!
As for size 6 clothes, I think the sizes here go down one which would make you a 4???? Have seen size 6's here but I think that would be a uk 8???someone may be able to put me right but i seem to be one size less.
Aug 26th 2004, 12:17 pm
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by mcmercer
As for size 6 clothes, I think the sizes here go down one which would make you a 4???? Have seen size 6's here but I think that would be a uk 8???someone may be able to put me right but i seem to be one size less.
Aug 26th 2004, 12:20 pm
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by saraliz
I thought the same thing. From memory, I think Australia uses the same sizes as the US, so therefore a UK12 would be an Australian size 10 (instant way to lose a dress size, ladies, move to Australia!).
Found that quite a bonus, have been struggling to be a size 10 for years! See you're in brum saraliz......I really, really miss Selfridges more than any other shop!
Aug 26th 2004, 12:53 pm
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by mcmercer
Found that quite a bonus, have been struggling to be a size 10 for years! See you're in brum saraliz......I really, really miss Selfridges more than any other shop!
Aug 26th 2004, 9:45 pm
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Hi,
Reckon that I will be hitting the shops for a bit of shopping before I go - will have to tell Mr D that it is essential ! Thanks for the help,
nic
Reckon that I will be hitting the shops for a bit of shopping before I go - will have to tell Mr D that it is essential ! Thanks for the help,
nic
Aug 26th 2004, 10:19 pm
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by diddy
Nicole (who posted this) has been buying Aussie shampoo (I'm a bloke. I have no idea what this does that Tesco's shampoo doesn't, but anyway). This must be cheaper over there. £4 here, I think.
Paul.
Paul.
If you mean Aussie Miracle (smells yummy
) I've never seen it over here, despite looking!!!
Aug 27th 2004, 12:18 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by mlbonner
6. "hairstuff" - if you have a favourite brand that is more 'designer' than Boots, bring a couple of bottles. They do have John Frieda, Toni&Guy etc but it costs more & the selection isnt as good.
7. Any of Boots own brand that you like. Priceline isnt too bad, but not a patch on Boots
7. Any of Boots own brand that you like. Priceline isnt too bad, but not a patch on Boots
Aug 27th 2004, 12:19 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by stephenwhite68
you guys do know that there is a M&S in Bali ?
I don't live in Bali!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Also found that the M&S in Kuala Lumpur does really small sizes not like the UK
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Aug 27th 2004, 12:21 am
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Re: Any advice from those already in oz?
Originally Posted by PartialtoPerth
It's probably been said before but the best place for larger cups in some gorgeous styles is on-line at http://www.bravissimo.co.uk (upto JJ) or http://www.figleaves.com (upto JJ) or http://www.undercoverexperience.co.uk (upto L).
I earn the Aussie dollar not the pound so yes I used these when I lived in the UK but I am not paying around $150 for a nice set of everyday underwear!!!
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