| Jan Strimple: Toot-toot-tootsies, don't cry; try this pedicure instead ASK JAN 05/31/2001 By / The Dallas Morning News
Question: In a previous edition of F!D, you mentioned a salon near
Southern Methodist University that was tops in pedicures. Would you mind
refreshing my memory? Thanks!
Dani, via e-mail
Answer: Gladly, as I just squeezed in an appointment with the
"healer of soles" last week, and she's fabulous! The salon is The
Neinast Salon, the "healer" is Judy Gardner, and the salon's phone
number is 214-999-0400. Judy has an approach that will leave your feet
remembering her for several days after your pedicure; they'll tingle
with tenderness as she gets you back in touch with your soles! She calls
it "heaven and glamour," with the glamour being the color finish. And
the heaven? (Well, it's not the process you'll go through, because,
ouch, that water's hot!) Heaven is the results you'll get from her
highly skilled technique. A sign that hangs in her work area will remind
you that you'll pay for her experience – but in my opinion, she's worth
every penny!
Question:
Back in the late 1950s, when I was in grade school, I would purchase a
small bottle of Blue Waltz perfume for my mother's Christmas gift. It was
very inexpensive and I bought it at a dime store. Is there any perfume
made now that has the same fragrance? I would just love to have something
similar to bring back precious memories of my mother.
Kathy in Richardson
Answer: Kathy, no need to settle for something similar when the real
thing still exists! Parfumelle in Fort Worth (1-800-874-1118 toll free
or www.parfumelle.com
) carries Blue Waltz and the staff there is looking forward to your visit!
Fab fragrance finds
I have piles of letters from readers looking for fragrances they can no
longer find. I've called several sources, including Parfumelle in Fort
Worth (see item above), Debbie's Fragrance & Gift Shop in Garland
(972-278-9747), Perfumania at Grapevine Mills (972-724-6800;
www.perfumania.com) and Beneash Perfumes at Valley View mall (972-661-8966
or 1-800-704-8966 toll free). So read on, perfume seekers, 'cause this'll
make you happy!
Irene in Richardson and Suzanne in Austin: At Parfumelle, you'll find
the full line of Privilege, including lotion and powder. Debbie's and
Beneash have the fragrance.
Deana in Dallas: Oscar de la Renta's Volupte Eau de Toilette spray is in
stock at all four stores.
Emily on Yahoo, you'll find your Vivid by Liz Claiborne at all four
stores.
Beverly at Gabberts: Jungle Gardenia is in stock at Parfumelle, Debbie's
and Beneash.
Margaret in Campbell, Texas: White Shoulders Bath Oil is available at
Parfumelle, but is sold only as a part of a set (generally paired with
the fragrance spray). Debbie's sells the oil solo, but at press time had
only two bottles in stock.
Gretchen in Bullard, Texas: Aire by Giorgio is at Debbie's, Parfumelle
and Beneash.
Fredye in Dallas: Tell Heidi that she'll find Gossip by Cindy Adams
(manufactured by Coty) at Debbie's – in very limited supply! And yes,
let's do lunch!
Over-60 Shirley: Tea Rose by The Perfumer's Workshop Ltd. is still
produced and is currently experiencing a revival in the under-60 crowd!
You'll find the eau de toilette at Parfumelle, Debbie's and Perfumania.
Greenberg's Horizon Pharmacy (214-361-7118) has it on order.
If it's the perfume or oil you're looking for, those can be ordered only
directly from the manufacturer. The perfume costs $67 for a
quarter-ounce, and the oil is $72 a quarter-ounce. These prices include
postage and handling. To place an order, call 212-644-8950, ext. 10, or
write The Perfumers Workshop International, 150 E. 58th St., 26th Floor,
New York, NY 10155.
Anita in Duncanville: Cher's Uninhibited is no longer made, but Debbie's
has a distributor that just delivered a box of trial-size vials, which
sell for 50 cents each. Beneash has a couple of full bottles left, so
grab whatever you can immediately. And when you're ready to face the
music, the experts at Parfumelle suggest you give Casmir by Chopard a
try, as it's won over many an Uninhibited fan.
Mary in Dallas: Debbie's has trial-size vials of Red for men by Giorgio.
Parfumelle's experts have sucessfully moved many Red men toward Quorum
by Puig, since Red is no longer produced. Perhaps that'll work for your
man, too?
Barbara in Dallas: Eau de Gucci? You'll find full sizes at Perfumania
and Beneash, glass vials at Debbie's (she has only a few), and the
shower gel at Parfumelle.
All stores specialize in – and ship – the hard-to-find. And 24 hours
make a difference in the availability of your fave fragrance, so call
'em quick!
Ask Jan is a regular column in which well-known Dallas model Jan
Strimple answers readers' questions about fashion, beauty and style.
Send written queries to P.O. Box 655237, Dallas, TX 75265. No phone
calls, please. Questions of the broadest interest to F!D readers will be
given priority. Sorry, but Jan can't give personal replies.
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