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Savoir-Faire with Arden Sinclair Dear Miss Sinclair, Sincerely, Dear Peggy, If all things being equal, like beautiful eye shape, well determined lips, and the correct level of blushing, then I suppose so! Yet, it's not always so easy to ascertain, is it my little Macintosh? No, and before you go spilling your hard earned cash, like a lucky slot machine at the Grand, might I add a few pointers to consider during your search for the perfect repainted friend. 1.) Always check the seller's feedback. You'd be surprised how few don't, or if they see trouble signs, they bid anyway in hopes they won't be "the one" who ends up with a big, fat problem. As there are top line, well-trained artists with a litany of repaint successes and fans around the world, there are a few who use photo-brushing techniques-to highlight skills they do not have-poor photography and lighting. The latter three are the ones you wish to avoid, as these dolls seldom look better in good light! 2.) Don't be afraid to ask the artist your serious, legitimate questions before the auction ends. Most artists are happy to reply, but, remember, serious inquiries only! Always read the auction description once or twie before asking any questions, as most often the pro's cover this ground beforehand...I wouldn't waste their time with asking, " Can you change the shape of the eyebrows or the color of thie lips if I buy this doll?" Most, you will find, list in their auctions "as is" whish doesn't imply the doll is damaged in any way, but is as the buyer finds it. Don't fiddle around after the auction ends and decide to query at that time. 3.) Set your spending limit before your first bid, and be resolute with the amount you wish to spend. It's easy to get caught up in those last few seconds, and it's an unhappy buyer who overspends, who can't stand to look at the poor dear, once she arrives, because you have spend the month's grocery budget and dipped into your kid's college savings, all for a doll you though someone else might win! 4.) Check out a few of the popular message boards for fashion dolls. Look, listen and chat! Happy Clicking, darling! Arden
Dear Arden, Ben, New Hampshire Dear Ben, Every time I receive a letter about this important issue, my cell phone rings and I'm forced to talk to my agent, or Karen Caviale, Uncle Stan, or to confirm my esthetician appointment on Tuesday at 4:30. Alas, always in the public! However, this is one of Arden's top peeves, and here's what I thik about the whole of it. If you can take a call, and complete it shortly, less than a minute or two, max, you owe it to yourself and those around you to do so. Don't chat about the kid's orthodontis appointment while you drop off the dry cleaing, as you mouth to the woman behind the counter-"no heavy starch"- as if she was trained in reading lips! Hey, its not her fault when your shirts come back able to stand on their own cause she misinterpreted your facial gesture! That's just RUDE! Don't walk around the park, as you try to burn off last year's birthday cake, bad mouthing your husband's inability to recognize your skills with the vacuum, causing those trying to focus on their own relaxation and peace of mind to listen to a one-sided conversation! Parks are fore people, pets, and laughing children, not grueling, "I hate my spouse" moments. That's just rude! Get a therapist! (That goes for you Bluetooth users--you know who you are--confusing the rest of us as you talk to your imaginary friend, when we think you are really talking to us!) Don't hold society captive in the check-out line at the A & P as you "ooh and ahh" over something your best friend from the 8th grade just shared with you about her latest purchase from the Pottery Barn! Cause that's ill-timed dear, and nobody cares, but because of your callousness, and general lack of caring, you've forced us all to listen to that dribble. That's just rude! Don't take a call while getting your roots touched up, only to tell the hair stylist, "This will only take a minute...it's Aunt Sally from Des Moine..." as you scream into your trendy little razor phone cause you can't hear thunder--forcing everyone in the salon to look at you like a heathen you are "I said, HOW ARE YOUR BUNIONS, AUNT SALLY?" That's just rude! Do set your voice mail and call her back later! Lastly, don't go down the road-your SUV full of screaming soccer kids-your left turn signal on, when you intend to make a right, 'cause your chewing the fat about O's latest book club review, as you pull out in front of a line of oncoming traffic when "Jr." drops his juice box in the back seat, causing the whole line on your driver's side to slam on their brakes, to avoid hitting you-which causes God knows what cataclysm to occur. Honey you're a twenty-ton accident waiting to happen! So, in closing have a little decency while using your cell phone in public. There are times we must all take that call, but for how long, what for and when, makes all the difference in the world, dear heart. Blessings on thee,
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