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^I'll definitely consider that. I just have to figure out what I would wear with it. 
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Perpetual Indulgence
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on its way!
I stick to BE so I don't become overwhelmed with choices. I am working on getting used to being "made-up". I would like to try to rock the eye makeup shown on the box but I feel like everyone would be looking at me. Silly, huh?
queenbee1127
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Spork - I'm so glad you love Sally's!!! They have such great deals!
As promised, p0rn from my personal stash:
For anyone who has a Zoya account on Art of Beauty, they are running a "Share the Love" promo right now where one (1) point will get you a promo code for any 3 full size polishes from their most recent Beach and Surf collections, plus free shipping for $15. That's where I picked up the last three that are still on their way. They are also running another "Share the Love" promo where 300 points gets you BOGO for any 3 polishes, which means you get 6; I plan to use that one too once I finally have some cash flow.
As promised, p0rn from my personal stash:
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For anyone who has a Zoya account on Art of Beauty, they are running a "Share the Love" promo right now where one (1) point will get you a promo code for any 3 full size polishes from their most recent Beach and Surf collections, plus free shipping for $15. That's where I picked up the last three that are still on their way. They are also running another "Share the Love" promo where 300 points gets you BOGO for any 3 polishes, which means you get 6; I plan to use that one too once I finally have some cash flow.
Samadhi
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I posted this for n3o on facebook as i know she's a total nailophile, but thought i'd share here as well. I got back from 2 weeks in Bali last week; one of the totally cliche things people do there is get really cheap pedicures (among other beauty-related things), and one thing Balinese women have perfected is nail art. This was my contribution to the cliche 
I don't have a close up pic on this computer - i've not transferred all our photos from my husband's laptop yet and he's interstate for work, but i'll post one soon (warming: toe hairs will be shown). I absolutely love the colour as well as the actual art. I only had it done once; I was going to get little geckos on my big toes next, but my out-and-aboutness was cut short due to non-Bali-Belly related illness over there.![:\](https://bluelight.org/xf/BL_Images/Orig_Emoji/wrygrin.gif "wry grin :\")
As for other beauty-related stuff in Bali - i went a bit nuts with it. I had a full body Balinese massage (1 hr) every few days (approx $7AUD each), I had a hair cream-bath (balinese conditioning treatment) a few times while there (approx $6AUD each) and then a full body treatment which included 1 hour massage, body scrub with Balinese coffee & spices, locally-produced yoghurt body wrap, 30 minute warm bath & then rubbed down with cold-pressed coconut oil - the treatement took 3.5 hours and cost me a grand total of $25AUD. A pedicure cost $5AUD, and the same for a manicure. A number of salons stocked O.P.I polish (not all) but a number of girls had brought their own polish to use. I was so relaxed over the course of the trip and every knot and piece of tension that i'd brought with me from Australia was kneaded away within days. Perfect.
I don't have a close up pic on this computer - i've not transferred all our photos from my husband's laptop yet and he's interstate for work, but i'll post one soon (warming: toe hairs will be shown). I absolutely love the colour as well as the actual art. I only had it done once; I was going to get little geckos on my big toes next, but my out-and-aboutness was cut short due to non-Bali-Belly related illness over there.
As for other beauty-related stuff in Bali - i went a bit nuts with it. I had a full body Balinese massage (1 hr) every few days (approx $7AUD each), I had a hair cream-bath (balinese conditioning treatment) a few times while there (approx $6AUD each) and then a full body treatment which included 1 hour massage, body scrub with Balinese coffee & spices, locally-produced yoghurt body wrap, 30 minute warm bath & then rubbed down with cold-pressed coconut oil - the treatement took 3.5 hours and cost me a grand total of $25AUD. A pedicure cost $5AUD, and the same for a manicure. A number of salons stocked O.P.I polish (not all) but a number of girls had brought their own polish to use. I was so relaxed over the course of the trip and every knot and piece of tension that i'd brought with me from Australia was kneaded away within days. Perfect.
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Perpetual Indulgence
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Bliss!
queenbee1127
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Samadhi - I love that color!! Those spa treatments sound absolutely divine. I have never had a massage
Perpetual Indulgence
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I had a 60 min deep tissue on Saturday at the salon/spa my husband used to work at. I have been out with her socially in a group once last October. She talked thru the whole thing. About herself. I was quiet and she started back up again. I was so disappointed because her technique felt good. My husband later said she talked thru his too. I will not recommend her 
ocean
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Samadhi- I think feet are so gross but you have pretty feet! How's that happen?
Love the polish! Looks very nice!
Love the polish! Looks very nice!
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OPI~My Chihuahua Bites
Samadhi
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Queenbee - you need to treat yourself to a massage!
ocean - thanks honey - strangely, my feet/ankles are a part of my body that i really like
PI - I love that colour and i still can't get over how similar our feet are :D We are the awesome feet crew!
ocean - thanks honey - strangely, my feet/ankles are a part of my body that i really like
PI - I love that colour and i still can't get over how similar our feet are :D We are the awesome feet crew!
tu_madre
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fave mascara & eyeliner brands?
(Mostly) LADIES! I need your help! All of my mascaras & eyeliners are nearing thee age of retirement, so I was wondering some fave brands. I used to love wet n wild twist-up eyeliner, & wp illegal lengths mascara by maybelline. Both aren't made anymore though. I'm in the pool a LOT so wp mascara is crucial. Please help me girls!
(Mostly) LADIES! I need your help! All of my mascaras & eyeliners are nearing thee age of retirement, so I was wondering some fave brands. I used to love wet n wild twist-up eyeliner, & wp illegal lengths mascara by maybelline. Both aren't made anymore though.
I'm in the pool a LOT so wp mascara is crucial. Please help me girls!
joannie_mhm
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Clinique Lash Power mascara is my favourite - gives good body and it's waterproof, you can swim with it on but being a 'tubey' formula to take it off you gently rub your eyes in a hot shower/run your hands under a hot tap.
I just use a Maybelline pencil eyeliner, so no help with that, sorry
I just use a Maybelline pencil eyeliner, so no help with that, sorry
kayladelmo
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I LOVE covergirl volumeblast mascara. I think that's what it's called, it's the big orange/purple tube lol. It's AMAZING, my lashes are short and it makes them look beautiful. I've been using it for like 5 years. As for eyeliner... Revlon has a twist up eyeliner that stays for 16 hours, I forgot what it was called though it works extremely well... right now I use a covergirl perfectblend pencil which works really well as well. As for liquid eyeliner, Physicians formula liquid felt tip liner is awesome. Hope I helped
MissNervosa
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I have short sparse blonde eyelashes,and have tried loads of different brands both cheap and exxy,but I keep coming back to L'Oreal Telescopic mascara.The wand is really thin and comblike so it gets to every single lash.It definitely lengthens and volumises,and never smudges or flakes.
As for an eyeliner,I'm still on the hunt for the perfect one...
As for an eyeliner,I'm still on the hunt for the perfect one...
llama112
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AVON EYELINER! Glimmersticks.
You can't go wrong with those things
I've tried sooooo many eyeliners in the past and they suck ... but Avon is amazing!!!
As for mascara ... Covergirl or Maybelline.
(Don't get Avon mascara ... it is the worst!)
You can't go wrong with those things
I've tried sooooo many eyeliners in the past and they suck ... but Avon is amazing!!!
As for mascara ... Covergirl or Maybelline.
(Don't get Avon mascara ... it is the worst!)
Samadhi
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I use Maybelline - just a basic mascara as anything that has even the slightest hint of volumising or lash lengthening makes me look like i'm wearing ridiculous fake lashes - my lashes are super long. I either use a basic mascara or just tint my lashes and use clear mascara. As for eyeliner, i use Rimmel - not expensive and very light.
queenbee1127
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I really love Maybelline Falsies mascara in the purple tube, and they make a waterproof version of it. As for eyeliner, I use a cake formula by Studio Gear that you can get at Ulta, but you need a separate brush and it takes lots of practice to really appreciate it.
Recently purchased one of my biggest lemmings, Orly Bubbly Bombshell:
Recently purchased one of my biggest lemmings, Orly Bubbly Bombshell:
Mariposa
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^Nice choice. Speaking of Ulta, until July 28, they've got a 20% off coupon, code under the cut (work safe):
And through Seventeen Magazine, they're also giving away free Orly nail polishes if you bring in the cover or the electronic version's cover. See here:
Do call your store to see if they have any left in stock, as supplies are limited.
On the rare occasions I wear mascara it is clear. I also have blonde lashes (the tips are lighter than my hair). I think I look like a clown in most eye makeup, but when I got my lashes dyed blue-black (don't try this at home) my lashes really popped in a good way. Ask your esthetician - jury is still out on whether it's safe. I only did it once and had no problems.
Speaking of Ulta, until July 28, they've got a 20% off coupon, code under the cut (work safe):NSFW:
And through Seventeen Magazine, they're also giving away free Orly nail polishes if you bring in the cover or the electronic version's cover. See here:
NSFW:
Do call your store to see if they have any left in stock, as supplies are limited.
On the rare occasions I wear mascara it is clear. I also have blonde lashes (the tips are lighter than my hair). I think I look like a clown in most eye makeup, but when I got my lashes dyed blue-black (don't try this at home) my lashes really popped in a good way. Ask your esthetician - jury is still out on whether it's safe. I only did it once and had no problems.
queenbee1127
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Mariposa, good looking out!! I have a very good friend who has light eyelashes like you and gets them dyed - they look fantastic! Still natural in shape and length, just darker.