Maybe I should start my own thread for this, but does anyone here use the Diva Cup/Luna Cup/Keeper/etc (silicone or rubber reusable cup to use instead of tampons/pads)? How the hell do you put it in so it doesn't leak? I can never get a proper seal! ARG!
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Pillthrill
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I looked it up.( hank god I have my depo and haven't had to deal with any of this in years and years.) Have you tried some of the different folds?
http://cheaplikeme.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/my-life-with-the-diva-cup/
http://cheaplikeme.wordpress.com/2008/06/26/my-life-with-the-diva-cup/
What?!?! Hate weddings?!
Does.Not.Compute *head explodes*
Free meal, free booze, happy people, smiling faces, seriously, what is there to not like??
Each to their own I guess
that is how i feel about weddings of friends and family members i am close to. but i have been invited to weddings for people i do not care for, and those are not fun. those are weddings i attend out of obligation, like a coworker's wedding or long time friends of the family.
BeckyLee - I switched to the Diva Cup two years ago. It was a little tricky to get used to at first and I used the cloth pads along with it at night just in case, but now it's like clockwork. It's soooo much better! I don't think I'll ever go back to using tampons.
joannie_mhm
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^Which sucks because you just know they're only inviting you out of obligation! Things would be much easier if they just didn't bother!
spork
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YES! I just started using the Diva Cup and I absolutely love it! Tampons will no longer be part of my vocabulary.
Pillthrill
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I painted my nails shimmery pink, yellow and baby blue. My nails look like a Easter egg!
But of course I am limited by my skill level and my crappy web cam
I found this today and I thought it was interesting.
gradient manicure mentioned, Orly Smudge Fixer for the gradient
using drops of water on the nails to blend the colors into this cool effect
she tests out a bunch of different nail polishes. Even the "bargain" nail polishes which I own quite a few of.
http://manicuremania.wordpress.com/page/2/
But of course I am limited by my skill level and my crappy web cam
I found this today and I thought it was interesting.
gradient manicure mentioned, Orly Smudge Fixer for the gradient
using drops of water on the nails to blend the colors into this cool effect
she tests out a bunch of different nail polishes. Even the "bargain" nail polishes which I own quite a few of.
http://manicuremania.wordpress.com/page/2/
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poopie
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CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT
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I follow two Australian blogs:
And one US based one:
I also love Youtube tutorials. They are awesome for learning a new way to apply make-up, or master a hair-style or technique.
And one US based one:
I also love Youtube tutorials. They are awesome for learning a new way to apply make-up, or master a hair-style or technique.
Pillthrill
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Anyone tried cleansing with micro fiber cleansing clothes?
They are supposed to cleanse better and exfoliate your skin and lessen the appearance of scars.
They are supposed to cleanse better and exfoliate your skin and lessen the appearance of scars.
euphoria
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i started using these quattro disposable razors... They are the purple ones (far left in this pic)
i used to cut myself horrifically with razors every time i would shave (i know i suck at shaving), and i would have mass bandages all over my legs and get ingrown hairs in the armpit and whatnot... but ever since using these, NOTHING. they are great. highly recommended. smooth shave and i have not cut myself once. and have not had one ingrown hair. now i literally shave my armpits every single day and still dont get ingrown hairs.
poopie
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hmm, i always get underarm irritation due to shaving/deodorant. i've been using these schick disposable twins for years (come in a plastic bag of 10 or so). i might need an upgrade with summer weather coming.
i just painted my nails a color called "cherry nice" by sally hansen. it's like a very cool red, think bright sangria or something! i'd post pics, but they have a no smudge dry oil on them, and also burt's bees lemon butter cuticle cream. i love the smell of the lemon butter. it works...okay. nothign miraculous, but still good. i always try to load this kinda stuff on my nails when they're not fully dry and before bed.
a couple of other things- i bought some new primers. l'oreal has a new one that comes in a little pot, called "studio secrets" face primer (or something). funky consistency...like chalky paste, maybe? i dunno. works well. i have gone through a bunch of smashbox's photofinish, but it's $18 for 1oz. and no truly local stores carry it. well, i've been reading that monistat (yes...MONISTAT) has come out with this new chafing relief gel, and it is a perfect dupe for smashbox and obviously costs SO much less. it's next on the primer list. primer #3 that i bought is rimmel's prime and perfect (or something like that). right out of the tube, it is quite...orangey/apricoty looking. good consistency and truly evens out skin tones. the others (l'oreal and smashbox) don't seem to do this, due to their lack of pigment, i guess. i wore it today and one of my bar guests could not stop complimenting me on my skin! score!
i also have been using st. moriz's self-tanning mousse. i love it! it's a direct rip-off of st. tropez's much pricier mousse. beautiful color. very little "self-tanner" smell. it smells like soap. bar soap. and it dries SO quickly. back in the day, i tried many different self-tanners (usually gels and creams like l'oreals sublime bronze) and i had to walk around naked for an hour for it to dry. AND it would still rub off on my bras, short, whatever. blech.
oh, new bronzer also! i have gone through a couple of jane's bronzers, and they worked fine. well, i was grabbing some crap at wal-mart the other day and noticed they now carry HARD CANDY products! woah! i looked up some reviews of online (from my phone, right there in the aisle) and picked up some of their baked bronzer. it's got some shimmer and it's all swirly looking. very fun!
found a new youtube beauty guru- kandee johnson. she's quite peppy, and she's a professional makeup artist out in LA.
i have become such a makeup queen lately. i dunno why, either. i'm frequenting "makeup alley" for reviews on all of my purchases and their messageboards for FOTD (face of the day) pics and new products. i think i've covered myself with new summer purchases. lighter eye shadows, gold colors, etc. p.s. ooh, just picked up urban decay's 'smog' eye shadow! very flattering for my brown/gold eyes. me likey.
okay, i'm not going to stop babbling like a girl at a slumber party.
nighty night.
i just painted my nails a color called "cherry nice" by sally hansen. it's like a very cool red, think bright sangria or something! i'd post pics, but they have a no smudge dry oil on them, and also burt's bees lemon butter cuticle cream. i love the smell of the lemon butter. it works...okay. nothign miraculous, but still good. i always try to load this kinda stuff on my nails when they're not fully dry and before bed.
a couple of other things- i bought some new primers. l'oreal has a new one that comes in a little pot, called "studio secrets" face primer (or something). funky consistency...like chalky paste, maybe? i dunno. works well. i have gone through a bunch of smashbox's photofinish, but it's $18 for 1oz. and no truly local stores carry it. well, i've been reading that monistat (yes...MONISTAT) has come out with this new chafing relief gel, and it is a perfect dupe for smashbox and obviously costs SO much less. it's next on the primer list. primer #3 that i bought is rimmel's prime and perfect (or something like that). right out of the tube, it is quite...orangey/apricoty looking. good consistency and truly evens out skin tones. the others (l'oreal and smashbox) don't seem to do this, due to their lack of pigment, i guess. i wore it today and one of my bar guests could not stop complimenting me on my skin! score!
i also have been using st. moriz's self-tanning mousse. i love it! it's a direct rip-off of st. tropez's much pricier mousse. beautiful color. very little "self-tanner" smell. it smells like soap. bar soap. and it dries SO quickly. back in the day, i tried many different self-tanners (usually gels and creams like l'oreals sublime bronze) and i had to walk around naked for an hour for it to dry. AND it would still rub off on my bras, short, whatever. blech.
oh, new bronzer also! i have gone through a couple of jane's bronzers, and they worked fine. well, i was grabbing some crap at wal-mart the other day and noticed they now carry HARD CANDY products! woah! i looked up some reviews of online (from my phone, right there in the aisle) and picked up some of their baked bronzer. it's got some shimmer and it's all swirly looking. very fun!
found a new youtube beauty guru- kandee johnson. she's quite peppy, and she's a professional makeup artist out in LA.
i have become such a makeup queen lately. i dunno why, either. i'm frequenting "makeup alley" for reviews on all of my purchases and their messageboards for FOTD (face of the day) pics and new products. i think i've covered myself with new summer purchases. lighter eye shadows, gold colors, etc. p.s. ooh, just picked up urban decay's 'smog' eye shadow! very flattering for my brown/gold eyes. me likey.
okay, i'm not going to stop babbling like a girl at a slumber party.
nighty night.
Pillthrill
Bluelighter
I've not heard about the dry oil. What is it made out of exactly. Would a vitamin e oil over a semi dry nail color do anything. Just a thought.
CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT
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My favourite nail polish blog just show-cased the new OPI Shrek Forever After and I am in serious love and lust ladies!
I especially want this;
Ogre-The-Top blue. So wonderfully creamy, aaah! I need this colour!
I especially want this;
Ogre-The-Top blue. So wonderfully creamy, aaah! I need this colour!
Samadhi
Bluelight Crew
I've been to a few weddings in the past couple of years - they ranged from a wedding in a cathedral, with the reception at the Kiribilli Club (for the non-sydneysiders - a hugely posh place that is right next to the Sydney Harbour Bridge), to a wedding that took place in a scout camp. I far preferred the latter; it was far more relaxed and low-key.
Our wedding is at the end of October - i'm so happy because peonies will be in season! We have a large amount of people going, but 2/3 of them are family. Other than that, it's a low-key event - finger food, jazz band, lanterns, laughter and love. My 2 bridesmaids are wearing pretty much what they want - there is a loose style guide, and i've vetoed some colours, but they are very different (30 & 14, one is tiny, the other is a larger size). I just want them to feel comfortable.
I won't write much about my dress as my fiance reads bluelight (i'm being traditional and not letting him see it till our wedding day), but it's ivory silk, very gown-like, very flowy. Very simple and very elegant with a 20s/30s glamour feel. I'll have finger waves in my hair. It's going to be a wonderful day full of love.
Our wedding is at the end of October - i'm so happy because peonies will be in season! We have a large amount of people going, but 2/3 of them are family. Other than that, it's a low-key event - finger food, jazz band, lanterns, laughter and love. My 2 bridesmaids are wearing pretty much what they want - there is a loose style guide, and i've vetoed some colours, but they are very different (30 & 14, one is tiny, the other is a larger size). I just want them to feel comfortable.
I won't write much about my dress as my fiance reads bluelight (i'm being traditional and not letting him see it till our wedding day
), but it's ivory silk, very gown-like, very flowy. Very simple and very elegant with a 20s/30s glamour feel. I'll have finger waves in my hair. It's going to be a wonderful day full of love. 
lil angel15
Bluelight Crew
Sounds beautiful Samadhi! :D
Samadhi
Bluelight Crew
Thanks ladies - i'm already bursting at the seams! Every time I think of the day, i grin like an idiot
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