tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post4750632535305761042..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: The Friday Forum - January 18Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-29875005244353965002013-01-20T18:37:08.439-05:002013-01-20T18:37:08.439-05:00Hi Lesly,
I think Jane Iredale's Pure Pressed...Hi Lesly,<br /><br />I think Jane Iredale's Pure Pressed foundation is wonderful. It's buildable and lasts quite well. Gives great coverage, too, and I would say that it's medium. When I was on a trip last spring, I slathered my face in an oil-based sunscreen, then applied the foundation heavily and my face stayed fresh looking all day. No oilies, no shifting. I think that they have aMelanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-32300160348709561272013-01-19T20:35:22.562-05:002013-01-19T20:35:22.562-05:00Hi Leslie,
SK-II's essence is good stuff. It...Hi Leslie,<br /><br />SK-II's essence is good stuff. It is very soothing and contributes to a more even skin tone. It's very pricey, so don' apply it with a cotton pad--that wastes too much product. After cleansing, just pour a bit in the palm of your hand and pat it all over your face. Think of it is a watery serum rather than as a toner. It contains lots of good things for the Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-66485741325113018202013-01-19T20:22:49.389-05:002013-01-19T20:22:49.389-05:00Hi Bonnie,
I like butterflies too - and dragonfli...Hi Bonnie,<br /><br />I like butterflies too - and dragonflies. Have a mini dragonfly collection.<br /><br />I know that companies are deluged with "bloggers" who request gratis products. I don't ask for that - just photos. Perhaps all requests fall on deaf ears because they are deluged with blogger communication? I just don't know/understand. <br /><br />I do know that some Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-38446508299569845962013-01-19T19:53:02.300-05:002013-01-19T19:53:02.300-05:00I didn't know you collected squirrel stuff, I ...I didn't know you collected squirrel stuff, I myself love butterflies. :-) Not only are they beautiful creatures, but I love their whole concept of how such beauty can come through struggle. Thank also for giving a little insight to the world of beauty blogging, I'm so surprised that some companies are not being very helpful. I also don't understand why some bloggers get sent entire Bonnie C.https://www.blogger.com/profile/07040981446244950337noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-47881242868732547412013-01-19T10:45:03.696-05:002013-01-19T10:45:03.696-05:00Hi Lesley,
It's simple. We can't test eve...Hi Lesley,<br /><br />It's simple. We can't test everything. For skin care, I have my own standard that I must test for 3-4 weeks before I will publish a "review." When you test skin care, you can't use multiple products - or else you won't know what's doing what to your skin. So, it's hard to cover the landscape on skin care. It's also expensive.<br /><br />Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-84298255933983400192013-01-19T10:41:32.736-05:002013-01-19T10:41:32.736-05:00Hi Sabrina,
I don't comment much either. Who ...Hi Sabrina,<br /><br />I don't comment much either. Who has time to write AND comment?<br /><br />I know you understand that getting the information we need (or want) can be very difficult. There are companies that act like they are doing us a favor by sharing it - rather than the other way: we are giving them free advertising. I'll never understand it.<br /><br />Thanks for the Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-86561511252615338562013-01-19T10:39:33.423-05:002013-01-19T10:39:33.423-05:00Hi CGirl,
You remind me, I still must feature Ta...Hi CGirl,<br /><br />You remind me, I still must feature Tarte Maracuja Oil. It is indeed nice stuff!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-69934103001458333282013-01-19T02:00:17.650-05:002013-01-19T02:00:17.650-05:00I love reading your blog. Everything is always so ...I love reading your blog. Everything is always so put together and I always want everything afterwards. I've been in a bit of beauty dilemma both makeup and Skincare. I wonder how you beauty bloggers do it with all the products out there that come out. But props to you and the rest of the bloggers. Currently on my wish list: sk-ii's facial treatment essence, Chanel's vitalumiere aqua Lesleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14026663526833740051noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-81224940606691127952013-01-18T23:01:41.693-05:002013-01-18T23:01:41.693-05:00Hi AnneD,
When you say you collect Día de Los Mue...Hi AnneD,<br /><br />When you say you collect Día de Los Muertos stuff, do you mean things like the Mexican folk art? I have a friend who has collected some extraordinary calaveras and marionetas over the years. It's certainly a colorful and fantastical collection.Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-18733865546292544492013-01-18T20:11:29.245-05:002013-01-18T20:11:29.245-05:00BTIB - I hope you never stop blogging! I don't...BTIB - I hope you never stop blogging! I don't comment much on blogs, although I should make an effort to do so more, mainly b/c I read them on my iPhone while at work.<br /><br />I really love your blog. It's clear it's a labor of love and you've inspired many a lemming (I just got the BB Almost Bare set from Neimans b/c of you!).<br /><br />On the PR notes - I completely Sabrinahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07774760402655563074noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-67902935111612638812013-01-18T20:06:15.870-05:002013-01-18T20:06:15.870-05:00Happy Friday all!
I don't collect much anymore...Happy Friday all!<br />I don't collect much anymore, other than makeup. I'm in a decluttering phase right now. <br /><br />I second what everyone has said about the PR. That's unbelievable. <br /><br />I have been playing a lot lately with my Christmas makeup. I received and love the Laura Mercier Artist Eye Palette. I also have the UD liner set (Smoked, I think) and love the colors. CGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049890899629637721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-40182680671086301402013-01-18T18:54:46.416-05:002013-01-18T18:54:46.416-05:00Maybe I'll dip my toes into that pool when I g...Maybe I'll dip my toes into that pool when I get a new consulting assignment. Right now, I'm being a minimalist spender. Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-1924810888741924182013-01-18T18:54:03.868-05:002013-01-18T18:54:03.868-05:00Yep, Meredith.
Sometimes I wonder whether PR peop...Yep, Meredith.<br /><br />Sometimes I wonder whether PR people understand their impact on us. Their agendas can be "odd."Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-49967853698582625872013-01-18T18:53:09.262-05:002013-01-18T18:53:09.262-05:00Oh Melanie, that Lance interview was creepy. There...Oh Melanie, that Lance interview was creepy. There was an undercurrent of arrogance that makes you wonder, "What does he really want?" I don't get OWN, but I've seen enough clips to agree with Access Hollywood Live today on which he was called a "prick." :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-65921338886264794932013-01-18T18:34:05.171-05:002013-01-18T18:34:05.171-05:00Second to what Meredith and lovethescents each sai...Second to what Meredith and lovethescents each said!Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-74454771806612397302013-01-18T17:35:15.718-05:002013-01-18T17:35:15.718-05:00Melanie, I was given the Oromovicza body oils gift...Melanie, I was given the Oromovicza body oils gift box and adore them all. I hope you, Charlestongirl, will dip your toe in the Oromovicza pool and give us some of your thoughts on this delightful new range!lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-33319379437611732122013-01-18T17:03:47.938-05:002013-01-18T17:03:47.938-05:00I think it's very disrespectful to you that th...I think it's very disrespectful to you that they shut you out like that. YOU are doing THEM a favor by reviewing their products and giving them FREE advertising. I can't tell you the number of products I've purchased after being exposed to them by you. What's the point of all the secrecy? Do they think it builds anticipation? We're either going to like it or we're notMeredithnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-3434611043723061092013-01-18T16:43:21.885-05:002013-01-18T16:43:21.885-05:00This week, I received the Omorovicza Complexion Pe...This week, I received the Omorovicza Complexion Perfector BB (spf 20). I was going to get the TATCHA sampler after all of the rave reviews here, but I needed something along the lines of foundation as I seem to have a good skincare regime going right now. The parcel came in two days (and it even had to cross the border) – impressive! I hadn't tried the BB thing yet, and was going to go for Melanienoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-84848340869340441372013-01-18T16:19:55.515-05:002013-01-18T16:19:55.515-05:00Hi Nemo,
Real red squirrels have little tufts on...Hi Nemo, <br /><br />Real red squirrels have little tufts on their ears. I think that little pill box guy is a stylized red squirrel. Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-86210257415305801872013-01-18T16:19:14.132-05:002013-01-18T16:19:14.132-05:00Hi Anne,
Day of the Dead, like the Mexican holida...Hi Anne,<br /><br />Day of the Dead, like the Mexican holiday?<br /><br />I've been trying to collect vintage perfume, but the prices are so high, I can't buy much. I don't have the energy to do flea markets, so I miss a lot.<br /><br />Our wind was wicked this morning, but it seems to have died down. I was really cold with no coat taking swatch photos. :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-84988701674743277222013-01-18T16:17:14.477-05:002013-01-18T16:17:14.477-05:00Hi Eileen,
Don't even get me going. I am so b...Hi Eileen,<br /><br />Don't even get me going. I am so beyond annoyed right now about PR.<br /><br />Too funny, isn't it? Perfect Golden Globes show, but the girl's globes were not flattered.<br /><br />The European blogs get info before we do because the PR departments are entirely different. I've had it explained to me. Doesn't make me any happier, but at least I understand Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-3538776031489189792013-01-18T15:22:30.972-05:002013-01-18T15:22:30.972-05:00That one little squirrel looks like a red one to m...That one little squirrel looks like a red one to me. Get him! Remember, you don't have the little reddies down there. Nemonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-14894602542150159752013-01-18T14:19:14.595-05:002013-01-18T14:19:14.595-05:00Well, I love Day of the Dead stuff. I have a few g...Well, I love Day of the Dead stuff. I have a few great pieces that I enjoy. I also collect perfume, both new and vintage. <br />I am enjoying my new Bobbi Brown cream compact makeup and pink stick blush. I did get to try out DiorSkin Nude makeup and it will be next on my foundation purchase list. I also seem to be collecting lipglosses and balms. Good idea about throwing them out after a yearAnneDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-87812848078084484332013-01-18T13:39:54.801-05:002013-01-18T13:39:54.801-05:00So, you're a squirrel lover! Who knew? We...So, you're a squirrel lover! Who knew? We've got tree and ground squirrels in our neighborhood. And chipmunks! They're adorable.<br /><br />It seems we're still buzzing about the abundance of droopy boobs and poorly designed bodices at the GG. The beauty of so many gowns was marred by the bizarre things that designers wanted to do to a woman's shape and the all too Eileenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01591893495803781535noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-96686736452121782013-01-18T12:23:58.075-05:002013-01-18T12:23:58.075-05:00Thank you, Denise! It's readers like you who k...Thank you, Denise! It's readers like you who keep me going.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.com