Bimbos unite!

[ElvenEyes]

Thanks for the tip, Lou! I swatched in and fell in a swoon! It is gorgeous and I am so excited. I feel spoiled and loving every moment of it! I only had Gold Deposit and Soft and Gentle, both which probably work a lot better with a NC complexion than NW. How jealous I get when I see people's collections and tons of MSF's. Do they not make them much anymore? They really ought to have more fair skinned ones, as well as more for darker complexions. I'm still stunned she gifted me this!

 

[ElvenEyes]

Oh, cool about the gypsies, Lou! I would love to know more! I knew someone online who she and her husband, of European descent, travelled around England in their caravan, mostly in Dartmouth and Exmoor (I think I have that right). Who are they all and where do they stay? How long do they stay in one place and what do they do for a living? Around the US that would be so illegal...a pity really. The people I knew were artisans and they did have a website as well. They sold their wares and travelled to shows or near towns/villages that truly appreciated their fine artwork. How I envied them their simple life, but now they have bought a house and have stopped the travelling as their child is ready for schooling.

 

[LMD84]

Oh, cool about the gypsies, Lou! I would love to know more! I knew someone online who she and her husband, of European descent, travelled around England in their caravan, mostly in Dartmouth and Exmoor (I think I have that right). Who are they all and where do they stay? How long do they stay in one place and what do they do for a living? Around the US that would be so illegal...a pity really. The people I knew were artisans and they did have a website as well. They sold their wares and travelled to shows or near towns/villages that truly appreciated their fine artwork. How I envied them their simple life, but now they have bought a house and have stopped the travelling as their child is ready for schooling.

I have no clue about where they are from - many do seem to be Irish though. And they usually move on quite quickly because the local councils force them to. i think it's a shame because some gypsies do have a bad reputation and some deserve it, but others are just nice people. Oh and quite often they will run local fun fairs or if they live on a caravan site then they have normal jobs like window cleaning and factory work. stuff like that

 

[ElvenEyes]

Cool. Thanks for the Gypsies 101! Hehehee...

Last night I was watching YouTube videos and stumbled onto one with and Inglot haul. Need I say more? I now have a pretty neutral e/s palette coming and my first blush palettes. Yes, palettes, because I could not keep it down to just 4. Then got 2 of their creme blushes and said Debi...stop!! But I look forward to them!! I feel like I have exhausted Sephora for now! But yeah over Sheseido e/s palettes. They are worth every cent. I really love the pigmentation and unique colours! The Flora and Fauna set is just gorgeous and I can't wait to use the others!!

 

[LMD84]

Inglot have amazing things don't they!? i haven't ordered anything myself but their bright shadows drive me wild! i know that xsparkage uses some of their stuff - she seems to have a very similar taste to me in bright shadows and i trust if she is impressed they really are that good!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Is it the Flora and Fauna quad? I've never bought a shiseido quad before but some of them look quite nice.

Thanks, Lou for the info on gypsies too. I didn't know they live in horse drawn carriages, I thought they live in caravans only. If I go to UK I will have a ride in the carriage as a tourist lol.

 

[Miss QQ]

Hi Lou!

We posted almost at the same time. No inglot here and I don't want to order so my wallet is safe.

 

[ElvenEyes]

Lou~Yes, their colours look amazing and I love experimenting with different brands! I started with a neutral palette of a few bases and various browns. If I like them I would love to place a more colourful one in the future! I read and watched a lot of reviews and swatches online before making any commitments. I am trying to be a smart shopper! But it was fun to watch and learn. I always enjoy the world of YouTube and blogs, etc.!!

Miss QQ~Yes the Flora and Fauna Quad. I posted pics on the Shop your Stash section. I should have done one with my eyes closed. I always forget that these days. I love that it really took right to my skin and yet was blendable. Always good to know when you fork out big bucks for a palette.

 

[nunu]

Where is Susanne? I miss her Lou loved your fotd.. Okay back to reading this thread...

 

[LMD84]

Okay back to reading this thread...

i miss her too! and thank you!

 

[ElvenEyes]

Well, I just watched the first episode from Game of Thrones and I am addicted! One more to watch and then a new episode at 9pm. I better get back to the TV before I run out of time!!!

 

[LMD84]

Well, I just watched the first episode from Game of Thrones and I am addicted! One more to watch and then a new episode at 9pm. I better get back to the TV before I run out of time!!!

hee hee! njoy the show debi!

i was very sdad to go back to work today. especially because nick is still at home - i didn't want to leave him! plus dylan was puring so loudly! he didn't want me to go either! have a great day ladies!

 

[ElvenEyes]

It was quite a marathon, Lou! 3 episodes of The Game of Thrones, which is excellent, btw, and an episode of The Borgias. Then we turned on the news and found out Osama Bin Laden had been killed. We waited for ages for the president to speak and then saw all the people outside the capitol, at ground zero, Time Square and Boston, all waving their flags and dancing around. I am glad he is gone. A justice has been served and the world is rid of one strong influence of evil with far too many resources. True evil. But it a solemn time, too. We lost a friend of the family on 9/11. He was the pilot of the first plane to crash into the towers. My husband also lost a co-worker who was servicing a business in one of the towers. He got out, but as he walked away some debris fell on the back of his head. He fell into a coma and died a few days later. We can't bring the dead back, but we do know that now he personally can do no more harm. To me he was like someone who walked without a soul.

On a much happier note, my Fashion Flower goodies and new Coach goodies should arrive today, along with a few money orders. I have 5 packages ready to go out, so looking forward to cleaning up the den again!!

And it is our 19th wedding anniversary!! Yay!

 

[Miss QQ]

Hi Nora! Great to see you again.

Lou, dylan must be missing you while you are at work today. Have a good day too.

Debi - you shared with us on losing your loved ones at 9/11.

I saw the news too on Osama's death, and I hope it weakens the terrorists activites. Enjoy your new goodies! Hoping to see pics of your coach! Happy anniversary! The pic is just beautiful! It captures the love between you! I'm a single woman, and this makes me believe in true love.

 

[JennsJewelz]

Hi everyone!!

I just had the craziest week that I've had in a long time - out of the house from 6AM - 10PM every day, still training and then trying to do my online course work at the same time. Unbelievable! Plus, Jerome and I spent the weekend with his family, and only got home around 11:00 last night! Thankfully, I get to stay home all day today and enjoy a bit of rest! Too bad I'm having having a crampy day

Anywho, I'm still here and standing! I feel so guilty having neglected my Specktra gals! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that everyone is happy and well

P.S. Anyone in Canada, remember to go out and vote today!!

 

[LMD84]

Hi everyone!!

I just had the craziest week that I've had in a long time - out of the house from 6AM - 10PM every day, still training and then trying to do my online course work at the same time. Unbelievable! Plus, Jerome and I spent the weekend with his family, and only got home around 11:00 last night! Thankfully, I get to stay home all day today and enjoy a bit of rest! Too bad I'm having having a crampy day

Anywho, I'm still here and standing! I feel so guilty having neglected my Specktra gals! I hope you all had a wonderful weekend and that everyone is happy and well

P.S. Anyone in Canada, remember to go out and vote today!!

hey Jen! sounds like a busy but still a nice and productive week for you. sorry about your cramps though i hope jerome takes good care of you and gives you cuddles and chocolate!

my new video is up today! Lou’s April Favorites it's an april faves video because i always like to watch those. sadly i didn't realise that the sun was in my eyes like that though i guess i am still learning how to create good quality videos!

 

[ElvenEyes]

Okay, so I had to at least attempt to replicate my wedding look, right? The hair is greyer, the face is chubbier, I am having a hot flash while taking these. lol Chekc out second picture. But it is still me! And the same lipstick. Mirrored Mauve, by Revlon! They still make the stuff! Hubby thought it a riot when I walked up to him, absorbed in his computer/accounting work with the veil on!

 

[LMD84]

Okay, so I had to at least attempt to replicate my wedding look, right? The hair is greyer, the face is chubbier, I am having a hot flash while taking these. lol Chekc out second picture. But it is still me! And the same lipstick. Mirrored Mauve, by Revlon! They still make the stuff! Hubby thought it a riot when I walked up to him, absorbed in his computer/accounting work with the veil on!

awww you look so pretty, hot flash regardless! the lips are very pretty and i love your pearl necklace. i bet your hubby is just as in love with you than ever!

 

[ElvenEyes]

lol The picture on the bottom makes me look like a deer caught in the headlights of a car! Eeeek! I should have smiled a little! Today has been fun so far. We went into Concord in the afternoon and did a bit of shopping and browsing in bookstores, both new and old, walked around North Bridge, ate chocolate chip cookies from a yummy bakery, then to the nursery for some plants. We will have supper now and if it isn't raining we will grab our first ice cream of the season!! Fun, personal day! I haven't even opened my Coach or MAC packages and I got 5 MO so have all the rest of the boxes to send out. But today was ours!

 

[LMD84]

lol The picture on the bottom makes me look like a deer caught in the headlights of a car! Eeeek! I should have smiled a little! Today has been fun so far. We went into Concord in the afternoon and did a bit of shopping and browsing in bookstores, both new and old, walked around North Bridge, ate chocolate chip cookies from a yummy bakery, then to the nursery for some plants. We will have supper now and if it isn't raining we will grab our first ice cream of the season!! Fun, personal day! I haven't even opened my Coach or MAC packages and I got 5 MO so have all the rest of the boxes to send out. But today was ours!

aw Debi that really does sound like a perfect day for you both! just thinking of you both makes me smile and the cookies sound very nice! did you manage to have that ice cream in the end?

i hope everybody has a lovely day!