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[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

Oh and has anyone here tried the MINX polish stickers yet? I saw someone getting them done on tv and it looked so quick and easy! I'm excited to get this done at a salon soon ^_^

^I found some more info' on this today here [talking about Katy Perry's nails] and here [where the editor of a nail polish site reviews them].

^DO WANT!

They look GREAT but really expensive and they look like they lift after a few days.

 

[poopie]

i went to the minx site and the possibilities are endless! they look SO fun!

they also have listings of salons that offer the service/product.

i would like to get them done just once at least, to try them out.

 

[fizzle]

Those nails are awesome. That makes me want to go try those!

 

[ThaiDie4]

I have at least 6 new pimples every day and I have to cover it all up with a pile of make-up each morning before work, which of course just makes it far worse.

Awwww N3o... *hug* I know how you feel girl. We are break-out buddies I just got over one a few days ago.

Regarding the make-up problem, I use this foundation from Almay: http://www.almay.com/Pg/Main/CatPro...&subnm=Foundation&prd=28609&osubnm=Foundation It contains Salicycic Acid to help with breakouts while covering blemishes The coverage is pretty decent too, for the price it's good! I believe they sell concealor too with the S. Acid. I will admit, I don't notice that the make-up helps that much, however it certainly does not make things worse. My breakouts are far less severe since swtiching to this make up.

Also, I don't know of anything specific to help your face at the moment But here are simple steps I do to keep my face from getting that awful, dry rash.

-I use a B. Perxiode (2.5% ) scrub MOST days, but every few days I swtich to a milder Salicylic Acid wash (that is NOT a scrub) because it is much gentler on the face (at least for me this is true). I find if I use products with B.P. in them everyday, that it dries out my skin.

-Moisterize everyday, even if you are oily! This is probably obvious, but there are a lot of oil-free, light-weight moisterizers out there. Dry skin will just aggitate things (as you know )

-Don't wash your face more than twice a day! If you have to wash more than that (like if you go to the gym mid-day or something), just use a mild cleanser with no acne-ingriedents to prevent over-drying.

It sounds like the Cetaphil is better choice for you, and I'm glad to hear that things are getting better ... but i just thought I'd post these little tips just in case! ^

I hope everything gets under control soon

 

[n3ophy7e]

Thank you so much for the tips TD!!

I've been washing my face twice a day with Cetaphil, and mositurising with the Cetaphil sensitive skin moisturiser, which actually feels a little too heavy on my skin so I'm going to try a few different moisturisers. My skin has settled down heaps since I've been doing this. I might incorporate the benzoyl peroxide face wash in to the routine every few days or so, because my skin seems to be too sensitive to use it every day.

So far so good! I will definitely check out that make-up. Thanks again sweet!

 

[poopie]

my boyfriend, the one with the hyperactive skin (not johnny depp), uses neutrogena's oil-free moisturizer. it's super-light and meant for combination skin. after i wash my face, my skin feels tight, so i wear nice heavy-duty moisturizers.

glad things are getting better n3o!

if it's comforting, once i decided to start using two new harsh products at once. on the second day, i had these super small bumps all over my face, and it was bright red. i looked like some kind of reptile. it was absolutely awful. i had to train this new guy at work, and i work in a restaurant too. i felt like i had the worst sunburn too. bah! now, i know to use persa-gel as a spot-product, not all over my face. eek.

 

[n3ophy7e]

my boyfriend, the one with the hyperactive skin (not johnny depp)

Hahaha that made me giggle
And what a coincidence that we have the same boyfriend!! :D

Oooh thanks hun! I'll look in to that neutrogena moisturiser. I'm pretty sure I know the exact one you mean.

And YES, that is what my skin was like when I first posted about it in here! My face was on fire!! Owwieee

But it's getting much better

 

[Perpetual Indulgence]

I know Johnny has others and I have always been okay with that *swoons* 21 Jump Street take me back to 6th grade with that poster over my bed.

 

[chrissie]

I re-tried my Urban Decay eyeshadow primer and wow! I don't know what I did wrong the first time but my shadow hasn't creased the few times I've tried it since. The other day I was sweaty, outside in the sun at a party, inside a club for hours and up all night and it didn't crease at all.

It just takes some getting used to applying on a different texture. It isn't as smooth as your skin.

 

[Mariposa]

^Hmm, I wonder if I would have better luck with eye shadow if I used primer. I have odd oily but sensitive and not really acne prone skin.

I like the Minx nails too! Pity they are $65 for fingers and $85 for toes at the nearest salon to me. I still haven't treated myself to a mani/pedi and think it is time to change that, but it will just be the conventional kind - as cute as this trend is, it's out of the budget for now.

I am still on a huge kick with the Organix product line. I love the anti frizz serum best of all. Even the boyfriend has tried it and has noticed a difference in the health and texture of his hair (plus it smells great on both of us).

Any recommendations for light summer fragrances? I generally like floral blends but am open minded. What perfume/cologne are the girlies (and men too) of the Northern Hemisphere wearing this summer? And Aussies: what are you wearing this winter? How much does your fragrance style change with the seasons?

 

[Ds]

Giorgio Armani-"aqua de gio". It is like the best cologne for men! Every time I wear it and go to a club, or party the ladies tell me that they wana do me! "Estee Lauder" and "Red Door" are both awful perfumes!!! Smells like bug spray! Every time I smell "Gucci Rush" it automaticly gives me a boner. Something about it. I love it!!! Spank me!

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

^Hmm, I wonder if I would have better luck with eye shadow if I used primer. I have odd oily but sensitive and not really acne prone skin.

Wow, you just described my skin-tone to a tee, Mari! My skin is oily but I don't have intense acne or pimples, luckily. Plus I'm lucky enough to have eczema and allergies which make my skin sensitive all over - anything highly fragranced will likely set me off.

Regarding eye-shadow primer DOOO IIIIIT! :D

I seriously have not looked back since I started using it years ago. It provides a smooth base and ensures my eye makeup does not budge - no matter what the humidity is doing. I find it also prevents colours from bleeding into each other and gives a much more intense colour on the lid.

Any recommendations for light summer fragrances? I generally like floral blends but am open minded. What perfume/cologne are the girlies (and men too) of the Northern Hemisphere wearing this summer? And Aussies: what are you wearing this winter? How much does your fragrance style change with the seasons?

I'm not really a perfume kinda' gal'. Instead I tend to buy oil blends from e-tailers like BPAL or Possets. I've amassed a bit of a collection [the bit part perhaps being an understatement.. of the century! ].

I generally purchase the samples or 'imps' as they're known. They hold around 3-5ml of the oil blend in question. Buying them like this means I have a huge variety of scents that suit all manner of occasions, and the cost is very low. It also means I can try out the scents before committing to a bigger [10ml] bottle, and 9/10 everybody I meet is dying to know what my scent is as they've never ever smelt anything like it in their life!

Some of my favourites for Winter are:

A Snowflake in the Martini

Imagine an inky dark night in winter. You are on the veranda with a perfectly made martini in hand. It is crystalline and has a satiny olive speared and mating with the gin and vermouth. But before you can brush the glass with your breath, a snowflake the size of a small saucer floats into your drink, flattens itself on the surface and dissolves immediately. It is the best martini you ever had. A Snowflake in the Martini goes through every one of these phases and finally comes to rest in a state where alcohol and sophistication intersect. Cold cold peppermint begins the story. Characteristics: foody, invigorating, scent locket, home scent, unisex, sophisticated, natural, cooling, summer scent.

and


Titanium White

The perfect color to welcome in winter and the snowy season. Titanium White is white tropical flowers on a white sheet with white sunlight streaming into the interior. Titanium white is the sort of thing Matisse painted with when he wanted to counterpoint and boost the light of the Mediterranian landscape. White snow playing outside your windowpane as you sit on a white silk tufted pillow drinking fragrant Chinese white tea out of tissue-thin white porcelin cups. The many facets of white. Characteristics: crisp, cooling, summer scent, dry, perfumy. Colors.

 

[Mariposa]

^(!!!) I know a couple BPAL addicts and had thought about placing an order for awhile. I figured I could stretch the budget just a bit to invest in some new scents. I selected New Orleans, Black Pearl, Poisoned Apple, and Lurid in addition to the two you posted about, which sound great. Thanks for the recommendations

Yeah, the oily but sensitive skin thing is both a blessing and a curse. I do get a little more acne now that I'm not on hormonal birth control, but nothing that really sticks around or needs more than a light dust of loose powder to cover.

The Organix products I mentioned in my last post will often come with a rebate for the full purchase price - I think I forgot to mention that. I got my second rebate check in today's mail. All the effort it took was for me to fill out the form and envelope and mail it out about 6 weeks ago. It's possible to get good deals in the crappy economy - what I saved on the Organix products offset all of what I spent on the BPAL imps!



D's - I do like Acqua di Gio for men, just a very light fragrance on a guy is pleasant and A di G can be a little heavy. My mom wore Red Door and I hated it, I understand what you mean there! Gucci Rush is a bit heavy for me. If you like a woman to smell like a fresh, slightly musk-infused apple, DKNY Be Delicious (the green version, not the red or purple) is a nice scent IMO.

I'm really looking forward to trying some new fragrances.

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

Hoorah Mari, you have to put in your BPAL order and gush about your most awesome selections. :D

I actually tend to purchase a majority of mine from other Aussies in beauty forums as the postage direct from the US can be pretty horendous for a poor little Australian girl. That said, I've amassed a pretty huge collection.

My all-time favourites from BPAL are Dragon's Blood;

Powerful, commanding, blazing with strength.

..followed closely by Le Serpent Qui Danse;

When, as by glaciers ground, the spate Swells hissing from beneath, The water of your mouth, elate, Rises between your teeth — It seems some old Bohemian vintage Triumphant, fierce, and tart, A liquid heaven that showers a mintage Of stars across my heart. A sinister, darkly seductive scent inspired by poetry of Charles Baudelaire. Violet entwined with vanilla and gardenia.

..and Tweedle-dum from the Mad Hatter collection;

Absurd! Green mango, fig, patchouli and green tea.

The descriptions are almost as good as the scents.

 

[chrissie]

this is making me want to order from bpal even more. i don't like floral scents and they seem to have a good range of tasty sounding fragrances!

 

[Mariposa]

^I browsed the site and just selected the fragrances that had descriptions that appealed to me. I figured I couldn't go wrong with a sample pack that I selected myself... so we'll see where it goes

I can see that site becoming a potential addiction because there are so many choices.

 

[spork]

I don't know if this really counts as a girly question but I need halp fast!

Does anyone know a way to get scuff marks out of black leather shoes?

 

[n3ophy7e]

Hmmm depends on the quality of the shoes...if they're not super expensive, I'd use a black permanent marker! Or some boot polish?

 

[spork]

The black permanent marker did cross my mind, but they are expensive shoes. I might be able to get away with it though because the scuff mark is on the inside of the shoe so it wouldn't be too noticeable. Gah @ me getting drunk and ruining a brand new pair of shoes.

 

[CHiLD-0F-THE-BEAT]

^I browsed the site and just selected the fragrances that had descriptions that appealed to me. I figured I couldn't go wrong with a sample pack that I selected myself... so we'll see where it goes

I'm dying to see what you've selected. I want to live vicariously through your purchases!

I can see that site becoming a potential addiction because there are so many choices.

Oh, you have no idea...

PS - welcome to the club. You'll be buying a BPAL hoody and scent locket in no time.