indiebird

Just been invited by one of my new found friends to a Prodotti Just afternoon. I have had a look on the net and looks a bit like an Avon Party or Virgin Vie Party. My hubby is very scared!! Anyone been to one, will I need a second mortgage??

37100

Know some people who swear by them. They might be great, but they're pricey, very.

Lorna at Vicenza

I've never heard of them but I presume you're not obliged to buy - sometimes easier said than done though when you're in the thick of it and especially if you have a pushy sales person.

Mr Posh

It's the Italian version of Ann Summers

Lorna at Vicenza

Are the Italians too prude for Ann Summers? They can't be - there are enough "sexy shops" around the place. Don't think they're very girl friendly though. There's one not far from me and it looks awfully dingy and very dirty old pervert-ish.

duffer

They're nothing like the Harmony shops in Soho then?

37100

Well, 'olio 31' can be used for almost anything. €30 for 75ml though.

indiebird

Ahhhh now Ann Summers might be more fun.... but now I'm thinking that I might have to tell them all I'm allergic to some oil so I can;t possibly buy....

Mr Posh

I think that an ann summers party would go down a storm in Italy it's just being the first to do one...I have asked the wife and she said %*%*^%^%

indiebird

Hmmm I don't know... however they are extremely socially acceptable in the UK now. There was a time when only the commonest women on the worst housing estates would have them (my aunty loved hosting them but my mum would never go) whereas now they are very acceptable and it's acceptable to buy all manner of things for your love life and for all your friends to do the same.... not sure my Italian is good enough to start the revolution here yet!!

duffer

Actions speak louder than words, Indi.

indiebird

Duffer I cause enough trouble going to the school with my hair wet in the mornings!!!!

indiebird

did you know how many uses for Olio 31 there are?? I do now...... although I'm none too sure about drinking a bit of water with a drop of tea tree in it for sore throats and to disinfect your insides!! I'm sure I've read warnings against this in the aromatherapy books I own.... I also learnt that you can pop a bit of paper with a stripe of tea tree cream in the freezer for a while, peel off the paper and then insert the frozen cream () as a pessary for vaginal infections..... now who needs Ann Summers parties now.....

duffer

And how exactly did you come to learn about this?

Gio

My Italian cousin bought me some of that Just 31 Olio de Herbe oil cost her €40. She's a Doc and puts 4 drops of this oil and 1/2 teaspoon of honey and takes it every morning....I could never afford this...
I think if you go to one of these parties, does the Bella Figura kick in and everybody buys just to look good or what?