tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post4737499775225955018..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: The Friday Forum - April 20Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger34125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-47227395905552348592012-04-22T12:03:08.245-04:002012-04-22T12:03:08.245-04:00Hi Charlestongirl, I am late for the Friday discus...Hi Charlestongirl, I am late for the Friday discussion, but I wanted to send my best wishes to you and your mother! I hope both of your days will be filled with hope, love, and strength.Doveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01139997912587561084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-11667009532365815692012-04-21T23:25:07.697-04:002012-04-21T23:25:07.697-04:00Hi CG,
I said a prayer for your mom. I'm glad...Hi CG,<br /><br />I said a prayer for your mom. I'm glad that she's out of the hospital and her appetite is perking up. Don't forget to take care of yourself as well.<br /><br />Hugs,<br />BooBooNinjaBooBooNinjahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05009091822197951584noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-62345102365402000382012-04-21T12:47:59.282-04:002012-04-21T12:47:59.282-04:00Best wishes for your mom. I know it is sooo stress...Best wishes for your mom. I know it is sooo stressful when our parents get older!sintio hipropHRH Paulahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03051480935678704390noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-86244809537872280152012-04-21T11:45:38.870-04:002012-04-21T11:45:38.870-04:00Eileen,
I am going to have to buy it today. Along...Eileen,<br /><br />I am going to have to buy it today. Along with Kilian's two new fragrances.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-52351366409433999642012-04-21T11:44:47.348-04:002012-04-21T11:44:47.348-04:00Thank you, Tracey!
Hope to see you soon.Thank you, Tracey!<br /><br />Hope to see you soon.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-73132928647078813292012-04-21T11:43:01.428-04:002012-04-21T11:43:01.428-04:00Hi Charlestongirl,
I was so pleased to hear your ...Hi Charlestongirl,<br /><br />I was so pleased to hear your hamburger scramble was a winner for your mom. In addition to the energy, her body needs that protein to heal. I hope everything will continue to improve for her--and for you! Get plenty of rest and enjoy yourself this weekend.<br /><br />I made it to the Dior counter yesterday and bought the Diorskin Healthy Glow bronzer in Sunlight.Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-58106161885339697902012-04-21T10:55:21.824-04:002012-04-21T10:55:21.824-04:00Hey there, Anonymous, you are right about depressi...Hey there, Anonymous, you are right about depression. Mom takes Lexapro. I have a chance on my "ask the doctor list." I'm wondering if she is just plain tolerant to it now.<br /><br />The loss of independence is depressing. I hope your Mom feels better soon. Just keep getting her favorite foods.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-5740444027461191462012-04-21T10:52:07.941-04:002012-04-21T10:52:07.941-04:00Hi toughdoc!
That's a hoot. It was about the ...Hi toughdoc!<br /><br />That's a hoot. It was about the only thing she would eat in the hospital. Now, I think she might kill me if I put it in front of her. <br /><br />The nephrologist has insisted she must have more protein. Yesterday, I fixed "her hamburger scramble" (ground beef, onions, tomatoes, elbow mararoni, spices), and she ate it. Yea!<br /><br />Those butter LONDONs areCharlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-15759840158398252772012-04-21T10:49:12.869-04:002012-04-21T10:49:12.869-04:00Hi Yesplease,
I must remember to look for the oth...Hi Yesplease,<br /><br />I must remember to look for the other shade of the Dior bronzer today. I must...<br /><br />Thank you!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-39633543040674399122012-04-21T10:48:17.899-04:002012-04-21T10:48:17.899-04:00Kate, I am sorry. I have had the same thing happen...Kate, I am sorry. I have had the same thing happen on blogs. I have no idea what causes it. I've learned to start copying my comment before I hit publish.<br /><br />Thanks for the well wishes for Mom. I did get a little extra sleep this morning.<br /><br />Get that EB Illuminating Eyeshadow Base!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-89205904550913171402012-04-21T10:46:10.836-04:002012-04-21T10:46:10.836-04:00Hi Swathi,
I don't think I missed an entire d...Hi Swathi,<br /><br />I don't think I missed an entire day, but there was no way I could write for two hours/day. <br /><br />Ahh, Ray Ban aviators - so classic, so cool.<br /><br />Funny, I seldom check LMDB Facebook. I need to do it more often. Yesterday, I got home to three e-mails from them. I started writing, and every time I thought I was finished, there was another one!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-46863867937654871572012-04-21T10:43:55.016-04:002012-04-21T10:43:55.016-04:00Oh, Cgirl, I love our farmers' market. I am mi...Oh, Cgirl, I love our farmers' market. I am missing it today, but I need to go next weekend.<br /><br />With the exception of the bags (what a bummer!), it sounds like you had a fun week!<br /><br />As for clothing, fit is another reason, I think, we stick with brands. I like NYDJ, as Eileen does, for fit. I also like Chico's, but now I'm a 00. If I keep shrinking, I don't know Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-27413381880672687142012-04-21T10:40:53.292-04:002012-04-21T10:40:53.292-04:00Hi Eileen!
I was unable to get the appetite stimu...Hi Eileen!<br /><br />I was unable to get the appetite stimulant. Mom's doctor said it would present a risk of clotting (or bleeding, can't remember), so we bagged that idea. <br /><br />The good news is that Mom picked up a bit yesterday and ate better. We tried not giving her the nightly dose of Ambien Thursday night. I'm now thinking that, in her weakened state, it was prolonging Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-80940018721883998262012-04-21T10:37:18.167-04:002012-04-21T10:37:18.167-04:00Thanks, fgirl. I was hoping my Guerlain order woul...Thanks, fgirl. I was hoping my Guerlain order would show from Bergdorf Goodman this week, but there's always today. I'm resisting double buying just to have it. Hope you enjoy it!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-85867091669055914352012-04-21T10:36:21.364-04:002012-04-21T10:36:21.364-04:00Thanks, Shelnmum. She was a bit more with it yeste...Thanks, Shelnmum. She was a bit more with it yesterday, so I'm hopeful.<br /><br />Those LMdB cheekies are luscious. Make sure to check out the Chantecaille ones too next week.<br /><br />That Aurora Lip Kit was scarce. Some counters received a grand total of seven of them!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-58860703279565171252012-04-21T10:34:54.575-04:002012-04-21T10:34:54.575-04:00Hi PP,
It was stressful. It remains so. I don'...Hi PP,<br /><br />It was stressful. It remains so. I don't ever have a lot of extra time, so adding a few hours/day in to get Mom's dinner (the new caregiver can't cook American), is a stretch.<br /><br />In a few minutes, I am going to get ready for my appointment. I'm afraid I'm going to be tongue-tied.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-10781251713990765742012-04-21T02:54:15.042-04:002012-04-21T02:54:15.042-04:00glad your muumy is feeling better and bless your h...glad your muumy is feeling better and bless your heart for all you do :)LoveSugarBabyDollnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-64814158850453403822012-04-21T00:51:29.635-04:002012-04-21T00:51:29.635-04:00Hi Charlestongirl!
I am very happy to hear your m...Hi Charlestongirl!<br /><br />I am very happy to hear your mother is feeling on the up and up! That is great news! She is very blessed to have a daughter like you. And I second everything Eileen has said, please make sure you're taking care of yourself during this time too. Thoughts and prayers out to you and your mom!<br /><br />I picked up the Omorovicza Complexion Perfecting BB Cream and Sophia1105noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-26989120781330692962012-04-20T20:18:13.208-04:002012-04-20T20:18:13.208-04:00I hope your mom starts to feel better
soon, I'...I hope your mom starts to feel better<br />soon, I'm sure she appreciates all the good care you give to her. I just received my first Kilian fragrance this week, Back to Black,reminds me a little of when my dad would smoke a pipe. Please give Kilian a kiss from me, he's a hunk, and tell him I love his fragrances, I have several samples as well. I can't wait to read about your meeting<Mary Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-79158067938381661532012-04-20T19:42:22.074-04:002012-04-20T19:42:22.074-04:00Hi CG,
I have been absent due to a computer issue...Hi CG,<br /><br />I have been absent due to a computer issues. I now have a new desktop computer and am loving it.<br /><br />I'm sorry your mom has been so ill! You are surely exhausted mentally and physically. I have said a prayer for both of you.<br /><br />I bought too many Chanel products to count, but we'll give it a try. ;) The new Vitalumiere Aqua Cream Compact in BR22. Love! Rosemarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-13088289828344642012012-04-20T19:29:48.398-04:002012-04-20T19:29:48.398-04:00Hi everyone!
I just got home from making and coo...Hi everyone! <br /><br />I just got home from making and cooking Mom's dinner. Even without a stimulant, she was better today and ate and seemed more alert.<br /><br />I'll write you all here tomorrow first thing. I'm about to hit the bed.<br /><br />Happy Friday.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-44044398090963997382012-04-20T18:03:33.511-04:002012-04-20T18:03:33.511-04:00I hope your mom gets better soon. I honestly think...I hope your mom gets better soon. I honestly think it may be depression. Oddly, I had to take my mom (almost 90 as well) to emergency last week as well. She was admitted for week for dyspnea. This was her first time ever in a hospital. She was in good spirits after a while at the hospital and had a ravenous appetite. Since she's been home she has no energy, no appetite. I think reality may beAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-67275405113208613392012-04-20T17:52:27.077-04:002012-04-20T17:52:27.077-04:00Sending many get-well wishes for your Mom! Never u...Sending many get-well wishes for your Mom! Never underestimate the power of Jewish penicillin, chicken soup! Prayers for both of you!!<br /><br />The biggest fashion letdown I've experienced is the decline of Gap. While it's not the level of Escada et. al., it was great for good, basic denim and corduroy jeans, tees, sweaters, etc. Their quality is terrible now and the proof is in seeing toughdochttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00332384474579052536noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-51920719089680851622012-04-20T17:14:29.033-04:002012-04-20T17:14:29.033-04:00So glad to hear your mom is out of the hospital, C...So glad to hear your mom is out of the hospital, CG!! I will continue to send positive energy her way!<br /><br />As far as makeup, I was going to try and skip this weekend, shopping-wise, but I've decided that after I finish up a little bit of work here at home, I am going to run to the mall real fast to hopefully grab a few Dior items (one of the new bronzers and an Addict Extreme) and to yesplease1816https://www.blogger.com/profile/02200303746062783295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-25488044560122937892012-04-20T16:30:27.320-04:002012-04-20T16:30:27.320-04:00Hi Eileen,
As soon as the package came, I swatche...Hi Eileen,<br /><br />As soon as the package came, I swatched all the shades on the back of my hand, and they look so pretty. Pictures honestly did not do it justice. I have been watching the video from A Model Recommends who recreated the campaign look with Lara Stone, as well as reading about Karla's makeover with Tom Ford. So, I have some ideas for application. I just cannot wait to Katenoreply@blogger.com