tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post3114572899621813648..comments2023-09-21T04:56:01.437-04:00Comments on Best Things in Beauty: The Friday Forum - April 6Charlestongirlhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-81332144071580025792012-04-07T15:54:33.576-04:002012-04-07T15:54:33.576-04:00All, I hated the new Shine Automatiques so much, I...All, I hated the new Shine Automatiques so much, I bought five of them. I'll feature them soon. I need to wear test them. <br /><br />Eileen, those sparkles really do persist longer than the color. When I removed all my test samples from my arm at Neiman Marcus, I still had sparkles. Still had them after I got home, covered by a long-sleeved top that had to have rubbed on my arm. That's Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-68728373512166535302012-04-07T13:05:29.848-04:002012-04-07T13:05:29.848-04:00Hi Charlestongirl,
Definitely take a look at Guer...Hi Charlestongirl,<br /><br />Definitely take a look at Guerlain's Shine. There are a bunch of pinks/roses you're going to find hard to resist. Although I held out during my first encounter with them, the next time I return to the counter, I have the feeling I'll succumb to a pInk or two . . . or three . . . or . . . :-D<br /><br />Happy Easter! Happy Spring!Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-26371494322186481002012-04-07T11:36:25.504-04:002012-04-07T11:36:25.504-04:00Jo, I know people from LMdB who agree with my asse...Jo, I know people from LMdB who agree with my assessment (although they can't admit it publicly) that it's the best lip kit EVER. Hope you enjoy it. Once they are gone, we won't be able to find them.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-3802907027046621592012-04-07T11:35:08.622-04:002012-04-07T11:35:08.622-04:00Hi Shelnmum!
Isn't that fabulous news about L...Hi Shelnmum!<br /><br />Isn't that fabulous news about LMdB and Zuneta? More access for the world. My friends in GB are going to be delighted.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-20944833319746189992012-04-07T11:33:55.251-04:002012-04-07T11:33:55.251-04:00Hi Evelyn,
I am still in shock that you are buyin...Hi Evelyn,<br /><br />I am still in shock that you are buying Armani at Sephora. The DC area must be considered a backwater.<br /><br />Nice choices!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-56283681864602646202012-04-07T11:32:56.182-04:002012-04-07T11:32:56.182-04:00Beauty Bug,
We have had a stray coyote around her...Beauty Bug,<br /><br />We have had a stray coyote around here over the last few years, but I think they are outnumbered. You remind me of a mother raccoon I used to have here. She was a regular, and she brought her babies out to eat when they were ready. Alas, she's long gone. I'm sure something bad happened to her.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-35847609671808984152012-04-07T11:31:02.676-04:002012-04-07T11:31:02.676-04:00I had that happen once, Leigh. I was absolutely am...I had that happen once, Leigh. I was absolutely amazed.<br /><br />Your break sounds lovely. I love spas. The force you to relax.<br /><br />I'll show you Gold Dust tomorrow - maybe later today if I can get my act together. It is the same "concept" as the EL gloss.<br /><br />Thanks for the kind words.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-82799589756214310962012-04-07T11:29:15.383-04:002012-04-07T11:29:15.383-04:00Oh no, Yesplease! Won't Sephora leave your box...Oh no, Yesplease! Won't Sephora leave your boxes?Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-3253268954889433842012-04-07T11:28:47.070-04:002012-04-07T11:28:47.070-04:00Thanks, Kate. I think I will wait. It's not li...Thanks, Kate. I think I will wait. It's not like I need makeup. :)Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-10843419571476149502012-04-07T11:28:03.779-04:002012-04-07T11:28:03.779-04:00Hi CGirl,
We will try to send sunshine your way. ...Hi CGirl,<br /><br />We will try to send sunshine your way. :)<br /><br />There are so many Jo Malone Colognes I love, I wouldn't know where to start naming favorites. They are easy on the nose.Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-43134880846041736082012-04-07T11:26:56.867-04:002012-04-07T11:26:56.867-04:00Eileen,
Dining outside...that sounds so "mag...Eileen,<br /><br />Dining outside...that sounds so "magazine worthy." Gorgeous!<br /><br />I guess I need to go to a store to check out Guerlain's new Rouge Automatique Shine. I suspect it will be love. That means I have to go today because all the stores are closed tomorrow for Easter. Right now, I'm feeling lazy.<br /><br />Happy Easter!Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-76597849256337916342012-04-07T10:46:20.958-04:002012-04-07T10:46:20.958-04:00I totally understand the frustration of small item...I totally understand the frustration of small items in big boxes! Once I ordered 2 TF lipsticks and 2 LMdB blushes from Nordsrom. They came in two boxes! I almost could not find the LMdB blushes as they are so tiny and hidden between thick brown paper!!:-(<br /><br />On friday I was elated to hear LMdB is now available from Zuneta.com which ship internationally:-) Needless to say I quickly Shelnmumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04942233533940614019noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-55513216890421127342012-04-07T01:46:11.243-04:002012-04-07T01:46:11.243-04:00Well since I ordered something from Neiman Marcus ...Well since I ordered something from Neiman Marcus I can look forward to a giant box for one little eye shadow. Oh well. I received a lovely clay pot I ordered from etsy and yes, it was packed in those super annoying peanuts. I always open those boxes in a garbage back because the peanuts explode everywhere, sticking to everything! What a nuisance.<br /><br />It has been a big shopping week Evelynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01678855271371609373noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-67208767953632555532012-04-06T20:32:11.832-04:002012-04-06T20:32:11.832-04:00I have not seen my red fox in about a month either...I have not seen my red fox in about a month either, but the coyotes are back and I think they run them off! My red fox is so pretty, but I am not that fond of the coyotes (or the racoons that love to turn my trash cans toppies turvy!)The Beauty Bughttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12738522872505019848noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-1628637200220444772012-04-06T19:59:12.723-04:002012-04-06T19:59:12.723-04:00I once got a big box from Nordstrom and it was emp...I once got a big box from Nordstrom and it was empty except for a piece of cardboard. They forgot to put the lipstick in it! I get annoyed by Neiman Marcus's big boxes for small products and packing peanuts too.<br /><br />I am loving my LMdB lip kaleidioscope. The colors are all so pretty but layered they are gorgeous and long lasting. This past week I bought two of the new Armani lip Jonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-5297698756380314932012-04-06T19:40:08.998-04:002012-04-06T19:40:08.998-04:00Once, I ordered a lipstick from Nordstrom. A free ...Once, I ordered a lipstick from Nordstrom. A free perfume sample was automatically added at checkout. A box arrived, and I tore it open, excited to discover ... the sample only. Nordstrom had shipped me a perfume sample all in its own box. The lipstick arrived the next day. <br /><br />It's my understanding that some companies ship each item as soon as it becomes available. There ought to be Leighhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05508177279905340229noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-16444766116708559152012-04-06T17:38:24.296-04:002012-04-06T17:38:24.296-04:00Though I have never ordered anything online from N...Though I have never ordered anything online from NM, I would be very annoyed if I saw that too! Who on earth came up with that policy when Nordstrom, Sephora, etc. ship their boxes "normally" and, so far, everything I've ever ordered has arrived perfectly fine! <br /><br />On a side note, I actually had a doctors appt. today that I canceled because I am waiting for my big "haulyesplease1816https://www.blogger.com/profile/02200303746062783295noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-37454490138861971922012-04-06T14:53:43.911-04:002012-04-06T14:53:43.911-04:00Charlestongirl,
Call me an enabler, but I think y...Charlestongirl,<br /><br />Call me an enabler, but I think you would be safe to buy either Shade & Illuminate. They both can be sheered out. Karla is pretty fair, and if she can pull off Shade Two, I am sure you would be able to as well. I do understand the desire to see products in person, though. When I was in Vegas and had access to all the counters in Neimans that are nowhere near me,Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-3836904832336230572012-04-06T14:18:44.166-04:002012-04-06T14:18:44.166-04:00Hi CG!
I,too, despise packing peanuts and wastef...Hi CG! <br />I,too, despise packing peanuts and wasteful packing. Nordstrom does the same thing when packing just 1 item-it is surrounded by paper in a large box. They do only ship individually when coming from different warehouses though, so that's a plus. <br /><br />My Jo Malone samples finally arrived! I am in love I adore Orange Blossom, Jasmine and Mint, nd Vintage Gardenia. Wild CGirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17049890899629637721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-8546598784188521752012-04-06T12:55:59.831-04:002012-04-06T12:55:59.831-04:00Between my oldest son's birthday and Easter, t...Between my oldest son's birthday and Easter, this is going to be a very busy and fun weekend. The weather has been gorgeous the past few days so I'm hoping it will stay warm enough to dine al fresco. If not, no problem. We'll just take it indoors. I'm prepared for either eventuality :-)<br /><br />Packing peanuts! That has got to be one of the most insidious inventions ever.Eileennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-2129271997630809312012-04-06T12:23:33.520-04:002012-04-06T12:23:33.520-04:00Kate, my Gold Dust came in its own box too. Crazy!...Kate, my Gold Dust came in its own box too. Crazy! I'm testing it so that I can post it this weekend.<br /><br />I really enjoy the Quad Royales because they are so sheer and versatile. EB gets an A+++ for them.<br /><br />When I ordered last week, I skipped the Shade & Illuminate - for that very reason! Because I cannot test the shades, I was concerned about choosing the best brown. Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-50822014435320190272012-04-06T12:20:23.603-04:002012-04-06T12:20:23.603-04:00Hi Bisbee!
Those NM boxes defy explanation. They ...Hi Bisbee!<br /><br />Those NM boxes defy explanation. They have to cost a fortune. One box per lip gloss? <br /><br />Charlie will do ANYTHING to get to a box of peanuts. No matter where I put them, he would find them. I caught him once standing on the top of the hangers in my closet trying to get to the top shelf, where I had stored a box of peanuts overnight. I had been too lazy to get them Charlestongirlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08269794937743797142noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-83698501224297127282012-04-06T11:29:20.433-04:002012-04-06T11:29:20.433-04:00Hi Charlestongirl,
I agree with you completely ab...Hi Charlestongirl,<br /><br />I agree with you completely about the packing. I received the Tom Ford Gold Dust lip lacquer from Neiman and it was in a huge box. All for one little lip gloss. Ridiculous. And I can't stand packing peanuts, either. I don't even have a pet, and I still find them aggravating.<br /><br />Speaking of Tom Ford, I do love the Gold Dust lip lacquer. Although Katenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1905173831662671321.post-78219598412162611762012-04-06T11:16:35.406-04:002012-04-06T11:16:35.406-04:00I find myself nodding when I read your blog!
I al...I find myself nodding when I read your blog!<br /><br />I also can't STAND the way NM ships their items - it's a running joke between me and my husband - a HUGE box with a lipstick in it! So wasteful - even though I also recycle.<br /><br />At least they don't pack using those AWFUL peanuts! I have 3 cats, and they would LOVE those things if they could get at them - which I make bisbeenoreply@blogger.com