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^Kate, I hope you come back and that everything is OK <3 I was just getting to know and really like you! :(

Shes not really banned, silly :) Notice that the "ex-bluelighter" is the part thats crossed out. When someone is banned their name is crossed out with "ex-bluelighter" written below it. Seems to me some admin is having some fun ;) <3
(I cant believe I notice these things. Support is obviously where I belong)

COTB, I've been thinking of trying the 60s eye look for a few days now! You read my mind, and it looks fantastic on you! Do you (or anyone else) have some good YouTube how-to videos for it? :)
 
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^^ Madame Support to the rescue!!! <3 =D

COTB, firstly, you are SO so hot, m'lady <3

Secondly, I LOVE the hair! I've always wanted to do a super stylish ponytail like that but have never tried hehe.
And the eye make-up is stunning <3

Super mega win!! =D
 
COTB, I've been thinking of trying the 60s eye look for a few days now! You read my mind, and it looks fantastic on you! Do you (or anyone else) have some good YouTube how-to videos for it? :)

Here's the one I worked from. I only just discovered this lady, but she's super awesome and has a fantastic library of search-able looks on her YouTube account. :)

And thanks guys, I think it looked cool too! So happy I have another glam look to choose from when I go out.
 
I didn't check to see if there was a separate birth control thread somewhere, but I figured this was as good of place as any.

Have any of you tried Nuva Ring? Do you like it?

I'm currently on the pill but am thinking of switching.
 
^^ Hey hun :) Welcome to the girly thread!

Yes I have tried the NuvaRing.

I had a lot of trouble over the years with hormonal birth control and PMDD. It was suggested by my GP to try the NuvaRing because it would be less likely to cause any of the emotional disturbances (if you will) that I got with the contraceptive pills (I tried about 4 different types).

It was fine for about 4-5 months but I eventually got PMDD again so I went off it.

It was pretty convenient, easy to use, and just as effective as the pill if you use it correctly.

You totally don't have to answer this if you don't want to, but why are you thinking of changing to the NuvaRing if you're already on the pill? Just curious.
 
I've been on the pill for a few years, and I'm pretty good about taking it everyday but not always. I'm in a relationship now and having sex a lot more often so missing a pill or two would be more likely to result in consequence. I just figured since you leave it in for 3 weeks, it would eliminate the whole missing a pill panic.
 
^^ Yep for sure :)

You can apparently leave it in during sex too but if your man's anything like mine (*ahem* rather large) you might be a bit concerned about it being pushed in too far. Having said that though, because of the cervix there is absolutely NO WAY it can be pushed TOO far in, know what I mean? But it was just something that lurked in the back of my mind.
He could feel it anyway and said it was a bit weird.

So we took it out whenever we had sex, and as long as it's not out for longer than 3 hours you're continuously covered. It's just remembering to put it back in that can be just as much of an issue as forgetting to take a pill! :D

Definitely give it a try though hun, if it weren't for my PMDD I'd probably still be using it.
 
Hey there ladies...I've just recently discovered this thread...and as I'm still trying to break out of my tom boy mode I will probably soak up the information you have here...

...but when I see something I can contribute I will...

To queenbee1127... I loved the nuva ring! If I didn't have my tubes tied...I would being using the Nuva ring still! I've used the pill, both estrogen and progestorone based; NORPLANT, five flexible rods on the inside of you upper arm; and I had the Minera IUD. The ring was by far my favorite!

My SO always felt like he was at a carnival and getting the ring on the rod...if you will.

Like n3o said the hardest part was remembering to put it back in.
 
CotB - I've always thought that you're beautiful. So beautiful. <3 Love that hairstyle! I need to explore more up-do options someday.

I recently got my haircut and bought more Aveda Be Curly like Dave recommended ages ago - it really works beautifully for my curls, but it depends on the weather - my city has really terrible weather most of the time. :/

Re: birth control, I've been doing FAM (the fertility awareness method) for a couple of months, and I am thinking of using it as birth control! It's so good to pay more attention to my body - I can even tell which side I'm ovulating on now! :)

kate66 - I've been looking for a good (but cheap) hair masque - I think I'll check that one out!
 
^Isn't the ovulation thing weird? When I was on the Pill/ring, obviously I didn't ovulate. Now I do, and I can definitely tell. It isn't painful, just a little pinch.

I've heard that FAM when done strictly by-the-book in women with regular cycles is quite effective.

Time for my review of the Possets I've received. The owner was quite generous with the samples. I'm listing only the ones I've tried on my skin under the cut - this may be lengthy :) I have so many more to try.

NSFW:
Favorites:

Madame x² - Almost identical on the skin to BPAL's Black Pearl, easily my favorite of the BPAL line so far (which I will get to another time). Smells like gingerbread in the bottle but like coconut, vanilla, and a hint of baby powder on me. Summer 2009 scent, now discontinued, but I have a feeling it's popular enough to bring back. I snagged a 6 ml bottle.

Cerulean Blue - Tied for first. There's a little honey, a little musk, and a very "warm" but definitely blue scent.

Titanium White - Pure fresh white flowers, lily and rose. BEAUTIFUL scent, not too heavy, very feminine and clean with warmth.

Snow on Bare Skin - Nearly identical to Downy April Fresh fabric softener, but cleaner and lighter. Wonderful to wear with a freshly washed sweater, definitely a "feel-good" fragrance.

Silver Lily - If you like fresh lilies that smell like dew, this one will definitely please. Top "silver" note common to several Possets fragrances.

Brownian Motion - Jasmine, jasmine, jasmine, but light and fresh. Also 100% natural. If you love jasmine as I do, this is very reminiscent of pure white jasmine.

Celadon Green - like jade glass, if that makes any sense - also a bit of freshly mown lawn. Very crisp, non-traditional... I like.

Hawaii - Frangipane top note for sure, maybe hibiscus? Also a bit of pineapple, and surprisingly light for strongly scented florals.

Baby - Definitely what I would describe as a "signature" Possets scent. A bit of sweetness, baby powder, and I have no clue what else, but it smells very sweet without being cloying. Might be a bit too strong but I get more compliments on this than anything I've ever worn.

Just OK:

Silver Carnations - I'm very "meh" about carnation, it's a little too spicy and not as wearable for me as other things. But if you like carnations, you'd love it.

Strawberry Heart - My boyfriend HATES this one. It's a mix of strawberry and vanilla, a little artificial smelling, almost nauseating at times. Layered with Celadon Green, though, takes on a whole new character. Definitely not for everyone.

Sugar Puss - Baby without the freshness and an overly high dose of vanilla.

Sex Juice - Bought it because of the name. Think honey and dirt, smells the same in the imp as it does on me.

Indigo - The description says it needs to be on the skin to be wearable. It smells like must and decay in the imp but is pleasantly warm and lightly vanilla on the skin.

Madame X - I like the variant better. A bit old-ladyish, oriental flowery.

Do not like at all:

The Girls Love Vanilla - Not this one. Smells like a vanilla clove cigarette. Not really wearable on me, and made me feel nauseous.

Eve - I had really high expectations for this one and was crushed when it arrived and smelled grandmotherly, both in the bottle and on the skin.

Adamus - Supposedly wearable on women despite the name. Not this one. Will give to the boyfriend but not much in the way of expectations as we both hate patchouli, and this has a lot of patchouli in it.


As you can see, I found a redeeming quality in most of these and still have several more to try. Many thanks to C0TB for introducing me, these perfume oils are wonderful, great value (the above cost me $30 in total, including a full-size of Madame x²). It's fun to layer the oils in varying combinations and to have a pretty complete fragrance wardrobe. :)
 
I have a full bottle of Madame X, 'posa! Every time I wear it I'm complimented. :)
Also, I can't remember if you tried Silver Roses? If you like Silver Lily you might love this one as well - I think it's my favourite of all of my Possets.
 
I was wondering generally how important the base is in shampoos? I recently picked up a shampoo & conditioned called Davines which has a sodium lauryl sulfate base after I asked my stylist what kind of shampoo she thinks is best for hair. Anyway, I'm sure it's helpful but is it worth the cost? TIA. :)
 
I am certainly no expert in the world of shampoo (I have to use Head N Shoulders otherwise I get dandruff) but aren't most shampoos and conditioners of a sodium lauryl sulfate base?

I also seem to recall that someone in this thread recently commented that sodium lauryl sulfate was bad for the scalp, or something of that nature.

That's all I have to offer on the subject! :D
 
Ooh, get Samadhi in here! She seems to have done a lot of research on the matter, and has some personal experience in using products containing SLS and those that don't. From recent comments she's really enjoying the results from using those that don't contain it! :) <3
 
^^ regarding S.L.S. there's a thread on another forum I browse discussing said matter at the moment. Some SLS-free skin and hair product alternatives that have been recommended are from:

http://sukinorganics.com.au/
http://www.moogoo.com.au/
http://www.rasasara.com/
http://www.sebamed.com/
http://www.drbronner.com/
http://www.muktibotanicals.com.au/

(I've only used moogoo stuff so can't vouch for the rest. Also sorry for all of the aussie-centric links for anyone not living here :) )

Sodium Lauryl (and Laureth) Sulphate are strong de-greasing and foaming agents. They're not particularly good for your skin and scalp but are in just about every shampoo, conditioner, body/face wash, and a lot of toothpoastes.

And here's an interesting article for those with some spare time:

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/art...ty-products-containing-toxic-ingredients.html
 
Cystic zit overtaken by RareMinerals blemish therapy after 3 days!!
Plus tea tree oil once before bed.
I swear I only picked at when there was a visible whitehead.

No more RetinA for me. That stuff discoloured my skin after the zit was gone.
 
^Agreed, I used to have this tea tree oil foaming stuff that was amazing, it always left my skin feeling so clean and soft. I should really get more of it, I've been out for quite some time now.
 
I bought some ulta3 nail colour polish at my local chemist today on a complete whim. It was AU$2 - a total bargain and I had nothing to lose. I bought Spring Shower [baby blue] and a base coat and put them on once I got home.
I have got to say I had to pick my jaw up off the floor when I tried them! The consistency is great, the brush is good and the gloss is lovely. Best of all, the colours only require one coat and are super opaque! I'm LOVING this new find!

I went hunting online and found an article on Vogue about the brand, and how all of the members have been obsessing over them for the best part of the whole year. 8o

AFAIK you can only get them from Terry White chemists, but considering they're all over the country it shouldn't be hard for Australian girly-girls to get a hold of them. N3o, I'm looking at you honey! I know it's a bit early to say this, but they might actually take over from my OPI obsession.... :|=D<3
 
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