Bimbos unite!

[LMD84]

Thank you for the remover recommendations

I hope your eyelid is better soon, Debi. You're definitely best not using any eye makeup until it's sorted.

so how was the big food shop? manic?!

Today i have had a lovely day. got loads done in the garden! while the bloke was trimming the bushes we decided to weed and trim some little plants. so now the garden looks great! the next thing on our list is to have some wall insulation injected in. that way the house will stay warmer during the cold and save us money on the heating bills. we thought the house would actually have had that done already because it is quite a new house (1998) but apparently not! boo! i am also hating on our kitchen right now. it's all white and i prefer darker colours... perhaps that is something to think about in the future.

 

[rockin]

The food shopping wasn't too bad. Unfortunately I took so long trying to persuade my son to get out of bed and come with us that we were a little short of time and had to rush round. He didn't come in the end, I had to leave him at home. I hate it when I'm doing the shopping and the announcements come over the speaker that "this store will be closing in 20 minutes/15 minutes/10 minutes/5 minutes" as I'd rather be able to take my time and have a good look at what's on offer. I don't like to feel rushed. We did get some nice cheap reduced price cakes, though I'm never going to lose any more weight at this rate, am I? lol

 

[LMD84]

The food shopping wasn't too bad. Unfortunately I took so long trying to persuade my son to get out of bed and come with us that we were a little short of time and had to rush round. He didn't come in the end, I had to leave him at home. I hate it when I'm doing the shopping and the announcements come over the speaker that "this store will be closing in 20 minutes/15 minutes/10 minutes/5 minutes" as I'd rather be able to take my time and have a good look at what's on offer. I don't like to feel rushed. We did get some nice cheap reduced price cakes, though I'm never going to lose any more weight at this rate, am I? lol

oh that is a shame that he didnt want to come out with you. and yes i would hate to feel the pressure of the time ticking away like that. and you know the staff are going to be getting pissed too because they want to go home on time! but yay for cheapie cakes!! and i haven't lost weight in the past few weeks. i haven't been eating badly, just not eating little enough to loose more. i need to get back on that!!

 

[WhatWouldJoanDo]

I absolutely love my NARS eye makeup remover. It gets of everything effortlessly and wipes of the a soothing non-oily but not 'dry and stripped' clean. It has two layers that you have to shake up before using.

I am currently using No7 eye makeup remover, which gets all the eyeshadow off, and usually has no problem with mascara either, but this Clinique mascara is proving a challenge for it lol.

Yes, I must admit I was very pleasantly surprised by the Lip Insurance stuff. My lippy survived a pint of cola, and a mug of coffee and was still bright and even. I've had the TFLI for ages, but this is the first time I've actually used it.

 

[LMD84]

that sounds good too! and i am guessing an oil based one seeing as it has to be shaken before use

 

[WhatWouldJoanDo]

At least you can rule out your makeup as being the culprit since all your stuff is sooooo new !!
Polysporin makes an eye gel that you can use to help it along. It will also kill any nearby bacteria which will be helpful so it doesn't easily reoccur.

As for blushes, I think you should just dive into NARS ;-) and don't look back . My rec: the Tainted Love set. (It's sooo pink.) Then use the limited edition Angelika multiple as a blush and layer powder blush over -it'll last

My eyelid is sore, but it is almost time for more warm compresses. I am sure it will swell up again, but I can go to the doctor this week and have them look at it. Doesn't it always figure that these odd things happen on weekends??

So....how many blushes does a girl need, because I constantly have my eye on a new one. And thought on Tarte. Meh. Not so great a blush as I had hoped. Very dry and powder, not silky like some long lasting blushes, seems to disappear from my face fast. So many last much, much longer....

 

[JennsJewelz]

Hi everyone! Glad to hear everyone's doing well

I hope your eye gets better soon Debi, and hopefully there's no more drama from your sister!

Shaddowaddict, I think I'm wearing Clinique Buttershine lipstick in Pink-a-Boo topped with MAC l/g in Fab Fun. I really love the buttershine formula - gives a touch of natural colour, literally goes on like butter, it's moisturizing, and although it need to be reapplied every once in a while, it fades evenly and feels awesome going on! Hope the grandson comes soon!! And yay for finding your AHTQ!! I hate not being able to find a specific piece of makeup or nail polish - one of my biggest pet peeves!

Rockin, that makeup sounds amazing! I'm going to have to check out TFLI now... glad you had a fun time! I second the Lancome Bi-Facil remover. I've always gotten small samples of it for free when I spend a certain amount of money, or in little kits at Shoppers Drug Mart when I pick up my Definicils mascara. Keep your eye out for the mini-bottles!

Lou, I wish I could garden right now! Too bad I'm in an apartment I agree on the dark kitchen - I have white everywhere right now and it gets so dirty so easily! I love the dark hardwood counter and granite countertops One day in our dreams, maybe!

Thanks to everyone for the hair comments! I'm really loving the shape - what's driving me up the wall right now is my bangs falling out when I tie my hair back! Grrr... I'm going to have to use bobby pins for the next few weeks until they grow out, I think!

P.S. Everyone, come check out the New Shop Your Stash Thread - we're going through our makeup stashes and using new items every day until we've used everything! I don't have a huge stash, but I'm still really enjoying searching my collection for something new and different every day!

 

[JennsJewelz]

^^ Oh yeah - Shadowaddict, the NMWK was a massive pain in my behind to remove! I had to soak my nails in acetone - I swear it took me an hour to get rid of it! I keep forgetting why I hate glitter polishes, because they're so pretty on, but then I try and take them off!! #$^@$%&!!!!

 

[WhatWouldJoanDo]

Sounds like an opportunity for pretty barrettes and pins !

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Thanks to everyone for the hair comments! I'm really loving the shape - what's driving me up the wall right now is my bangs falling out when I tie my hair back! Grrr... I'm going to have to use bobby pins for the next few weeks until they grow out, I think!

P.S. Everyone, come check out the New Shop Your Stash Thread - we're going through our makeup stashes and using new items every day until we've used everything! I don't have a huge stash, but I'm still really enjoying searching my collection for something new and different every day!

 

[JennsJewelz]

^^ lol, that's a good way to look at it! Too bad I don't own too many of those... I may have to invest!

 

[LMD84]

^^ lol, that's a good way to look at it! Too bad I don't own too many of those... I may have to invest!

oh yeah bobby pins are your friend when your fringe is messing about~! i always pin back my sweeping fringe for work. pisses me off otherwise!

 

[Miss QQ]

My eyelid is sore, but it is almost time for more warm compresses. I am sure it will swell up again, but I can go to the doctor this week and have them look at it. Doesn't it always figure that these odd things happen on weekends??

I just sold another 100.00 of decks. My prices are back up and people are buying again, so I feel good about this! The more the merrier, right?

So....how many blushes does a girl need, because I constantly have my eye on a new one. And thought on Tarte. Meh. Not so great a blush as I had hoped. Very dry and powder, not silky like some long lasting blushes, seems to disappear from my face fast. So many last much, much longer....

Thanks on the heads up on tarte, I won't try their blushes. Yeah, maybe that is why clinics are always packed on Mondays. Have you seen the doctor? Hope all is well.

 

[shadowaddict]

Rockin--I will definitely have to try the TFLI as I love TFSI. I don't know how I've missed this.

I have had great luck with Sephora's FACE waterproof eye makeup remover. It works very well and it is pretty cheap.


Jenn-- Thanks for the review. I will not be buying NMWK. I don't have the time or patience for that.


Debi--I hope your eye is feeling better.

 

[LMD84]

i wish we had sephora in the uk! it sucks that they shut them down a few years ago.

 

[Miss QQ]

Hello, ladies! How is everyone? Hope all of you are well!

Has anyone watched the movie, Morning glory? I'm interested, it looks quite nice and I may watch it tomorrow.

 

[rockin]

i wish we had sephora in the uk! it sucks that they shut them down a few years ago.

I was unaware that we'd ever had a Sephora here. Certainly I've never seen one

 

[kittykit]

Hi ladies!! I've been MIA - work. work. work. work! I can't wait till the weekend is here.

Have I mentioned I've 5 weddings to attend this spring/summer? I need something new to wear to the weddings *lol* I've plenty of shoes which I've never worn before so am not really worried about that. I've been checking Asos out and I really like the midi dresses but they seem to be pretty long considering the model are 175-180cm tall (I'm 170cm). Besides I don't think I'll shop at Mango, Zara or even H&M here for a dress because the choices are... MEH! The possibility of bumping into a dress twin is high, I think! (there aren't many brands available here).

I went a little crazy with nail polishes lately, well cheap ones like Essence. I spent 20EUR bringing home 10 new colours yesterday. I can't let M see that... I think he'll faint *lol* But he told me he likes the colour I've now - it's dark champagne... He said, 'Finally something normal!'

 

[LMD84]

Hi ladies!! I've been MIA - work. work. work. work! I can't wait till the weekend is here.

Have I mentioned I've 5 weddings to attend this spring/summer? I need something new to wear to the weddings *lol* I've plenty of shoes which I've never worn before so am not really worried about that. I've been checking Asos out and I really like the midi dresses but they seem to be pretty long considering the model are 175-180cm tall (I'm 170cm). Besides I don't think I'll shop at Mango, Zara or even H&M here for a dress because the choices are... MEH! The possibility of bumping into a dress twin is high, I think! (there aren't many brands available here).

I went a little crazy with nail polishes lately, well cheap ones like Essence. I spent 20EUR bringing home 10 new colours yesterday. I can't let M see that... I think he'll faint *lol* But he told me he likes the colour I've now - it's dark champagne... He said, 'Finally something normal!'

wow! 5 weddings is crazy! but at least you have the shoes sorted!

 

[Miss QQ]

Lou, Morning Glory is by the same director as The Devil Wears prada and Nottinghill, which are movies I like so I think I will like MG too.

Hi ladies!! I've been MIA - work. work. work. work! I can't wait till the weekend is here.

Have I mentioned I've 5 weddings to attend this spring/summer? I need something new to wear to the weddings *lol* I've plenty of shoes which I've never worn before so am not really worried about that. I've been checking Asos out and I really like the midi dresses but they seem to be pretty long considering the model are 175-180cm tall (I'm 170cm). Besides I don't think I'll shop at Mango, Zara or even H&M here for a dress because the choices are... MEH! The possibility of bumping into a dress twin is high, I think! (there aren't many brands available here).

I went a little crazy with nail polishes lately, well cheap ones like Essence. I spent 20EUR bringing home 10 new colours yesterday. I can't let M see that... I think he'll faint *lol* But he told me he likes the colour I've now - it's dark champagne... He said, 'Finally something normal!'

Hello! You are quite tall! Do you like your height? Yeah bumping into a dress twin at a wedding is frightful. Hope you manage to find dresses you like.

 

[ElvenEyes]

Good morning! My eye seems to be a little better, so just playing it by ear and seeing if it will clear up on its own. It is definitely not as puffy as it was, but maybe just a little acted up. I am not going on the antibiotics unless it comes back or gets worse. I have a feeling I either got a little bite or maybe a clogged pore from makeup or cleanser, so waiting it out. I'm a little crampy to day to I plan to be super lazy, read, watch moves, pick at some housework and overall mellow out. I was so exhausted last night. If I get enthusiastic I will do my face up, but no eye makeup yet! Not until it is settled for a while. Drats! Good thing lippies and blush are my favourites! Hope everyone has an excellent day.

Out of curiosity, is anyone famliar with the following blushes by MAC and if they would look good on a NW !5?

Fleur Power, Buff, Melba.

Thanks!