tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post9155890120199444163..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: The Friday Forum - September 28Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-62554975775918624792012-09-30T15:12:13.199-04:002012-09-30T15:12:13.199-04:00Hey there, Ava!
Glad you got it. Georgia says th...Hey there, Ava! <br /><br />Glad you got it. Georgia says there are many of them left in the system. So call if you want Notorious. (240) 497-5363Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-81010431597841800932012-09-30T15:06:10.120-04:002012-09-30T15:06:10.120-04:00congrats on your New beauty feature, CG! I'll...congrats on your New beauty feature, CG! I'll be sure to look for it. <br /><br />thanks for your Chanel "Notorious" post. I bought the last one from Georgia this afternoon. I can't wait to get it. Though I'm not sure how it will work with my skin tone, I've learned not to judge before trying. Avahttp://celinecrowne.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-36210944569320358102012-09-29T16:02:25.379-04:002012-09-29T16:02:25.379-04:00Rosemary, I roared when I read that your credit ca...Rosemary, I roared when I read that your credit card was smoking. Mine is in ashes. :)<br /><br />Thanks for the great laugh! Nice things you got. What a sweet friend!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-32334611299250105982012-09-29T16:00:48.260-04:002012-09-29T16:00:48.260-04:00Hi Dovey, the short piece is in the New Beauty at ...Hi Dovey, the short piece is in the New Beauty at news stands.<br /><br />Your photos in Allure were great - even if the color was "saturated." Better than washing you out!<br /><br />I want to give Roitfeld the benefit of the doubt. Today, though, I was sickened when I read that the king of Spain broke his hip while elephant hunting. What an immoral SOB. I'm sorry he wasn't Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-77372801881743911512012-09-29T15:57:04.311-04:002012-09-29T15:57:04.311-04:00Mary Ann, thanks for reminding me of Kate's sa...Mary Ann, thanks for reminding me of Kate's sale last year. I want to stock up this year. Several of her products are must-haves for me.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-84506593594214204292012-09-29T15:27:33.370-04:002012-09-29T15:27:33.370-04:00CG, congratulations on being in New Beauty magazin...CG, congratulations on being in New Beauty magazine! I do hope it brings new readers to the blog.<br /><br />I've had quite the Chanel week. After a recent accomplishment work-wise, a colleague who knows how much I adore Chanel sent me Pirate nail polish and the Pirate Rouge Allure lipstick. Isn't she a sweetie? Needless to say, in my opinion, a woman can never have too many Chanel reds,Rosemarynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-64671029021412975342012-09-29T12:53:24.141-04:002012-09-29T12:53:24.141-04:00Hi Dovey,
I'm one of your fairly new readers ...Hi Dovey,<br /><br />I'm one of your fairly new readers and am the Eileen who commented about Tatcha on your blog. It's funny how we all seem to encounter each other on so many different blogs. It truly is a community. My son was telling me I should adopt an avatar so that people wouldn't confuse me with some other Eileen. Perhaps.<br /><br />I agree with you about Roitfeld Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-80542313522332874672012-09-29T01:10:45.697-04:002012-09-29T01:10:45.697-04:00Hi Charlestongirl, Thank you so much for the shout...Hi Charlestongirl, Thank you so much for the shout out. It really really means a lot to me to be mentioned on Best Things in Beauty. I'm very grateful for the opportunities I've been given over the past few months with Allure; they certainly do not come around every day and it does take a dash of luck as well.<br /><br />I wish I could have read your New Beauty feature. Kate Somerville isDoveyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01139997912587561084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-33668822426705124502012-09-28T22:30:58.014-04:002012-09-28T22:30:58.014-04:00Hi Jo; Hi Laine,
Thanks for the feedback on the M...Hi Jo; Hi Laine,<br /><br />Thanks for the feedback on the Maestro Fusion concealer. I think I will definitely have to give it a go. I've heard that the concealer color numbers don't correspond to the foundation numbers, so I'll have to make a trip to the Nordstrom in Topanga Canyon to visit the counter. We don't have an Armani counter at the local store. That's probably aEileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-33187832723044824532012-09-28T21:06:08.882-04:002012-09-28T21:06:08.882-04:00Kate Somerville products are awesome. Last year I ...Kate Somerville products are awesome. Last year I think for Black Friday her website had 30 percent off. I received a sample of a serum for the eyes for dark circles, it really worked, better than any concealer. Hope to Purchase.<br /><br />Hi Eileen,<br />I'm with you, holdin out for holiday collections. <br /><br />Otherwise I had to get something from Saks since it was Beauty week.<br />Mary Annnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-19264503263199531702012-09-28T19:28:14.677-04:002012-09-28T19:28:14.677-04:00Hi Laine, isn't it the most amazing product?Hi Laine, isn't it the most amazing product?Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-67819905531676977142012-09-28T19:28:05.000-04:002012-09-28T19:28:05.000-04:00I use Kate Somerville skin care almost exclusively...I use Kate Somerville skin care almost exclusively. I do also use, and love, a couple of things by Sunday Riley. But I've been using Kate almost exclusively for about 2 years and I do really enjoy most of the products. But I have to say, I have gone through 2 bottles of the DermalQuench Liquid Lift and had ZERO results. Absolutely nothing. I have had noticeable results with some of the Debnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-1814969143257451012012-09-28T18:34:16.604-04:002012-09-28T18:34:16.604-04:00Hi CharlestonGirl and Eileen,
Thank you Charleston...Hi CharlestonGirl and Eileen,<br />Thank you Charleston Girl so much for telling me about the Giorgio Armani Maestro under eye! I just love it. I've been using it very short time but daily. In just 3 days I was shocked to see the dark spots under my left eye were pale tan - they had been dark brown when I first started it. After that, I tried it on a brown spot on my arm and another on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-43533681150876964952012-09-28T18:01:12.283-04:002012-09-28T18:01:12.283-04:00Hi Crista!
Aren't those Chantecaille lip colo...Hi Crista!<br /><br />Aren't those Chantecaille lip colors fabulous? I've been enjoying them. I ordered backups of both. :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-9218160537657481872012-09-28T18:00:05.700-04:002012-09-28T18:00:05.700-04:00Hi Lovethescents, I cannot wait to get my hands on...Hi Lovethescents, I cannot wait to get my hands on Puredistance Opardu. I'm sorry you were disappointed. I have a feeling I'm going to swoon.<br /><br />I asked today about the arrival of Armani holiday, but I knew more than the gals at the counter. Sigh!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-50917728267770962832012-09-28T17:58:50.202-04:002012-09-28T17:58:50.202-04:00Hey Jo, Isn't that bizaare? When I bought that...Hey Jo, Isn't that bizaare? When I bought that "bronzer," I contacted PR, and they assured me it was a bronzer, not a blush. They fooled me. Despite its category, I love it.<br /><br />Ditto on Allure. All about marketing.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-18522036597023118012012-09-28T17:57:18.066-04:002012-09-28T17:57:18.066-04:00Eileen, like most mags, they recommend what's ...Eileen, like most mags, they recommend what's new and recently arrived in their beauty closet. In most cases, they don't really test things comprehensively.<br /><br />I hope you like your Chantecaille as much as I do!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-28319152139618741902012-09-28T17:49:22.655-04:002012-09-28T17:49:22.655-04:00Thanks, Nemo.
BTW, I got five of the new Armani E...Thanks, Nemo.<br /><br />BTW, I got five of the new Armani Eyes to Kill today at Saks Chevy Chase. They are gorgeous.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-42015098185914076442012-09-28T17:48:39.863-04:002012-09-28T17:48:39.863-04:00Hi Kate! Welcome back! :)
I think Maestro is the...Hi Kate! Welcome back! :)<br /><br />I think Maestro is the most groundbreaking foundation ever. You must try the concealer too.<br /><br />I have my MAC moments. Usually when they have new mineralized products. <br /><br />I'm glad you are finding skin care you like. It's all trial and error, but when you latch onto something that works, hang into it! SkinCeuticals makes wonderful Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-24391668065361218282012-09-28T16:38:25.717-04:002012-09-28T16:38:25.717-04:00Love the pic in your post!! This week has been go...Love the pic in your post!! This week has been good w/ purchases - Kiehls Creme de Corps body lotion (love this), Chante Fig gloss & Amour Lip Chic - thanks to your earlier posts on these. These are stunning, I've already ordered a backup of Fig, am debating on Amour...<br /><br />I can't wait for the new GA eyeshadow palettes...major lemming created after reading your <br /><br />Cristahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06403190912517220606noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-77779178780303407872012-09-28T15:27:25.798-04:002012-09-28T15:27:25.798-04:00Hi Charlestongirl,
Well it's been such an exh...Hi Charlestongirl,<br /><br />Well it's been such an exhausting week with lots of drama but thankfully nothing irreparable.<br /><br />I finally finished that large sample tube of 3Lab eye cream. I don't think I need it. It's moisturizing, but at that price point, I should be able to find something else that's moisturizing too!<br /><br />I got the chance to sniff Puredistance lovethescentshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12382961211263766637noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-21204644919569063602012-09-28T14:59:34.178-04:002012-09-28T14:59:34.178-04:00Hi CharlestonGirl,
Congratulations on your mentio...Hi CharlestonGirl,<br /><br />Congratulations on your mention in New Beauty. Even if it doesn't look like you you're bound to get some new readers. I enjoy my Allure magazine every month, sometimes they have some great skin care articles, but I take the recommendations with a grain of salt. I think they're just marketing tactics. Your recommendations are much better.<br /><br />Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-34252275048964151382012-09-28T13:52:52.857-04:002012-09-28T13:52:52.857-04:00Good morning everyone. Charlestongirl, as much as...Good morning everyone. Charlestongirl, as much as I enjoy Allure and read it monthly, it is definitely marketing products towards a younger and, generally speaking, less sophisticated or knowledgeable audience when it comes to cosmetics and perfumes. You just don't see much in the way of high end or niche brands in that magazine. True, there was a small "Top Splurges" in their Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-61932018954037972392012-09-28T13:46:15.058-04:002012-09-28T13:46:15.058-04:00I am so proud of you, Cg! And I could not agree mo...I am so proud of you, Cg! And I could not agree more about fur and ivory. There is simply no excuse to wear fur or to defend its being worn or ivory. In fact, I know evil when I sense it, and I sense it with those who have no conscience about wearing fur. There is no joy in that. Love the Kate S. stuff. Don't like Allure magazine; always sounds like its filled with info I need, but in the endNemonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-71334018503770615402012-09-28T11:20:28.539-04:002012-09-28T11:20:28.539-04:00Hi Charlestongirl!
It's been a while since I ...Hi Charlestongirl!<br /><br />It's been a while since I commented on the Friday Forum, so I hope everyone hasn't forgotten me...lol! It has been a crazy month or so, and I have been doing a lot of traveling, so I have not had a chance to comment as much as I would like. I always keep up on the posts, though! Couldn't miss those!<br /><br />I have purchased quite a few beauty and Katenoreply@blogger.com