tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post4442223041531831167..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: The Friday Forum - May 6Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-30435652955741263952011-05-08T12:44:10.481-04:002011-05-08T12:44:10.481-04:00Funnily enough, Charlestongirl, Carnelle works as ...Funnily enough, Charlestongirl, Carnelle works as well as canelle :-) <br /><br />I'm glad you love your new amber. I look forward to read about your sniffathon when you post it.<br /><br />PS So no Ambre Narguile? :-)))lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-58014119368646421662011-05-08T07:10:51.016-04:002011-05-08T07:10:51.016-04:00Lovethescents, I despise cinnamon - seriously desp...Lovethescents, I <b>despise</b> cinnamon - seriously despise it. I can't be in the same room with it. That's why I was blown away by the loveliness of Ambre Canelle (sorry, I added an "r" in my name of it yesterday). That was the champagne Miss Brahms bought for me, I'm sure!<br /><br />I could not smell cinnamon, and I can smell it blocks away. Roberto and I both pulled Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-79631013621501092262011-05-07T20:51:02.921-04:002011-05-07T20:51:02.921-04:00Oh Charlestongirl, Hilde Soliani truly is a geniou...Oh Charlestongirl, Hilde Soliani truly is a genious. If you ever fancy a split, I'm in sistah! :-) <br /><br />Now please indulge us and tell us which Creeds you bought. I'm afraid I've never tried Ambre Carnelle. I do like cinnamon, but only in small, well-blended doses: cue Parfumerie Generale's Un Crime Exotique!lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-27856673926421816912011-05-07T17:55:21.564-04:002011-05-07T17:55:21.564-04:00Hey again, Lovethescents!
Yes, I feel badly for h...Hey again, Lovethescents!<br /><br />Yes, I feel badly for his wife. I need to leave a card at the door tomorrow.<br /><br />Thank you so much for all the great info on Hilde Solianis. If I ever tried, I've forgotten. These fragrances sound exquisite, so I will be a lemming and seek out a few. Today, I went to a CREED event and bought two new ones. I could have bought for - only constrained Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-68806485882248183902011-05-07T11:10:50.382-04:002011-05-07T11:10:50.382-04:00Charlestongirl, I really feel for his wife Josephi...Charlestongirl, I really feel for his wife Josephine now. I hope she won't feel too lost for too long.lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-11953110536509556692011-05-07T11:08:58.025-04:002011-05-07T11:08:58.025-04:00You asked about Profumo e Gusto in Liberta, Charle...You asked about Profumo e Gusto in Liberta, Charlestongirl, and it feels a little shallow of me to discuss luxury items when we are also talking about death, but that is part of life. Focusing on the living is more important in my culture than focusing on the dead....<br /><br />I'm not sure if you've already sampled any Hilde Solianis but they are very unique indeed. I love Ti Amo Irislovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-68651529586185309352011-05-07T11:04:15.471-04:002011-05-07T11:04:15.471-04:00Thank you, Lovethescents.
His wife, Joesphine, li...Thank you, Lovethescents.<br /><br />His wife, Joesphine, lived with him, along with their dog. I really don't know if he had any children. It he did, it would have been from his first marriage.<br /><br />It is sad. It's not like I lost a close friend, but any friend's passing is a loss. He <b>earned</b> our admiration.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-78426960737687925412011-05-07T10:57:25.368-04:002011-05-07T10:57:25.368-04:00Charlestongirl, let me begin by extending my condo...Charlestongirl, let me begin by extending my condolences to you and your neighbourhood. How sad when someone passes away, even if we weren't particularly close. Did he have any family or support network?lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-38934014108271061192011-05-06T21:36:31.865-04:002011-05-06T21:36:31.865-04:00He was, Eileen. He died on Wednesday. I'm sure...He was, Eileen. He died on Wednesday. I'm sure he was proud.<br /><br />Thanks for caring.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-46078069489549636222011-05-06T21:29:35.321-04:002011-05-06T21:29:35.321-04:00The story of Len is so touching, Charlestongirl. ...The story of Len is so touching, Charlestongirl. I hope he was alive to learn of the assasination of Bin Laden and to know that Americans and people from around the world had taken time out to say thank you to ALL the men and women, deceased and still serving, who are the guardians of our freedom. Thank you for sharing Len's story with us.Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-71765055224827225462011-05-06T19:20:52.607-04:002011-05-06T19:20:52.607-04:00Today turned sad for me when I read in the Falls C...Today turned sad for me when I read in the Falls Church New Press (a nutty local newspaper) that Len Michalowski had been found dead in his front yard this week. Len was 84, but actually looked older when I saw him last Friday at the Post Office. I spoke to him, but I don't think he really recognized me. He should have. I worried about him last week. We used to have long conversations "Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-46430473087259303532011-05-06T17:32:01.739-04:002011-05-06T17:32:01.739-04:00OK, Lovethescents, tell us about Hilde Soliani'...OK, Lovethescents, tell us about Hilde Soliani's ingenious Profumo e Gusto in Liberta collection! We lemmings need to know more.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-89436731721818997702011-05-06T16:57:29.534-04:002011-05-06T16:57:29.534-04:00Beautiful flowers,Charlestongirl! It's been r...Beautiful flowers,Charlestongirl! It's been raining endlessly here with nearly any warmth at all so the only thing growing in our garden is chives :-)<br /><br />Following your chat on bronzers, my favorites are Korres Monoi Oil Bronzer, BB's Brownie Shimmerbricks, and Bess's Daydream (for when I don't want shimmer). Shame about that Guerlain The Blonde 01 that I bought and usedlovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-43067010795031538492011-05-06T14:51:20.839-04:002011-05-06T14:51:20.839-04:00Too funny, Kate. You're right. No one thinks y...Too funny, Kate. You're right. No one thinks you're crazy. You're normal in our book.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-32730234465407158842011-05-06T14:49:43.700-04:002011-05-06T14:49:43.700-04:00Hi Eileen,
Happy Mother's Day to you! Charlie...Hi Eileen,<br /><br />Happy Mother's Day to you! Charlie doesn't know it yet, but he's buying me a gift tomorrow. I'll tell him after I leave the store. :)<br /><br />I think you will love the Guerlain bronzer. It's so beautiful - on the skin and in the compact.<br /><br />I found out this week that Guerlain is discontinuing one of my favorite lipsticks, KissKiss Strass. NM Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-46330377184081992212011-05-06T14:40:11.806-04:002011-05-06T14:40:11.806-04:00Charlestongirl and ZuZu (and Eileen, of course!),
...Charlestongirl and ZuZu (and Eileen, of course!),<br /><br />Thanks for the suggestions! I actually already own Daydream by Edward Bess. I was strongly considering Desert Sun by Edward Bess, the darker color. I actually like my bronzers to be mostly brown, with little to no orange, peach, pink, etc. So, liking Aurora was kind of a surprise to me. But, after seeing your swatches, Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-65610230353286258402011-05-06T13:38:59.486-04:002011-05-06T13:38:59.486-04:00Azaleas and rhododendrons! I do love them so, but...Azaleas and rhododendrons! I do love them so, but they'd never make it where I live :-( One of the most joyous sights I had ever seen was the rhododendrons that had grown up and over some of the little country roads in England. They formed natural tunnels of colorful blooms that were truly glorious to be hold.<br /><br />And, speaking of things glorious to behold, I could no longer resistEileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-42994028475035862912011-05-06T11:06:37.448-04:002011-05-06T11:06:37.448-04:00Kate, I have redness in my face, too, and I adore ...Kate, I have redness in my face, too, and I adore Armani #1. I also like the Edward Bess bronzer in Daydream. Bobbi Brown's "bronzer" in Antigua is really pretty, but it contained too much rose for me to pull off naturally. I recently bought Chanel's Soleil Tan Rose bronzer, but I have not tried it on yet. I am the Monarch of Delayed Gratification.Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481202549790966218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-89945568973925063202011-05-06T10:53:13.896-04:002011-05-06T10:53:13.896-04:00Thanks much, Kate!
The Dior Sunset is orangy and ...Thanks much, Kate!<br /><br />The Dior Sunset is orangy and darker. If you like Aurora, you may not like it. Definitely try before you buy.<br /><br />How about buying another bronzer in the same color family as Aurora if you like double-duty bronzers? Have you tried the Bobbi Brown bronzers? They are available in so many shades. Another one I really like is Armani #1.<br /><br />Yes, knees carryCharlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-36111169482672963532011-05-06T10:33:43.836-04:002011-05-06T10:33:43.836-04:00Hi Charlestongirl!
I can't speak from any per...Hi Charlestongirl!<br /><br />I can't speak from any personal experience, but my mother-in-law shattered her kneecap when she fell a few years ago, and I remember how excruciating and frustrating her recovery was. I am glad you are "on the mend"!<br /><br />I bought the Dior Aurora bronzer based on your review (and also based on some other reviews) and I love it. I am wondering ifKatenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-13199088598572088932011-05-06T10:12:18.181-04:002011-05-06T10:12:18.181-04:00Thanks so much, Zuzu!
I had my left knee replaced...Thanks so much, Zuzu!<br /><br />I had my left knee replaced on December 28. Funny that you mention shoulders. I woke up one morning not too long ago, and my shoulder was in spasm. I couldn't move it. I think it was my rotator cuff. After a week or so of that, I tried to see my orthopedic surgeon. I couldn't move my right arm backwards at all! He was off, naturally, for Easter, so I let Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-805712476607199442011-05-06T10:04:49.859-04:002011-05-06T10:04:49.859-04:00I am sorry to hear about your knee, Charlestongirl...I am sorry to hear about your knee, Charlestongirl. I had a frozen shoulder for 6+ months, and my insurance ran out on my PT so I had to finish it at home. I hope you feel better! Knee issues are far more debilitating than a shoulder, but I have to admit to being rather surprised by how much it limited me. <br /><br />I am dying for new Chantecaille items, too. I really tried to think of $200 I Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481202549790966218noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-64863412334736856392011-05-06T09:57:37.094-04:002011-05-06T09:57:37.094-04:00Hi Zuzu!
Our rhodies have swelling buds. They sho...Hi Zuzu!<br /><br />Our rhodies have swelling buds. They should be gorgeous soon.<br /><br />The Chantecaille beauties I bought were all "old." I can't wait for the company to release its new things. They still show "coming soon" on the Web site.<br /><br />We do owe it to our swatches - that's cute! Had I not had knee surgery a few months ago, I would have done the Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-51627435572671326102011-05-06T07:21:10.134-04:002011-05-06T07:21:10.134-04:00Your azalea is beautiful. My rhodies are just star...Your azalea is beautiful. My rhodies are just starting to bloom, thanks to several warm days in April. I look forward to reading about your Chantecaille haul (one of my favorite brands), and I hope you tell us what you end up with for your DSLR. I am also in the market for a better camera. I owe it to my swatches!Mehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00481202549790966218noreply@blogger.com