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K, is this the stuff you're referring to? You've piqued my interest as well! I did a quick search on the Vogue forum and some of the members are raving about the polishes as well - you might be onto something. :)
Generally my toes don't cop nearly as much of a beating as my fingers do, so polish just tends to last a long time naturally. I'm having trouble finding the Body Tools top coat, any hints as to where I should look?
 
spork said:
To increase your razor's life span, be sure to dry it off after using it!

I think the best thing that I've ever used to shave my legs was...hair mousse! It left them EXTREMELY soft!
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Rinsing in isopropanol (rubbing alcohol) - same principle as drying off on a towel, just a bit of a refinement. The isopropanol spares the razor blades from becoming duller through drying on a towel.

I learned this from a guy who was super-prone to beard growth and ingrown hairs and had a preference for a hair-free face and neck.

QuestionEverything: Schick Quattro Trimstyle / Bikini Trimmer

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It definitely has its limits. There is a razor, easy to deguard, on one side and an electric trimmer on the end. I paid extra attention not to deguard the razor as I used the trimmer. I used the "1" setting on my pubic area and cleaned up the sides with the razor. I rinsed the plastic component and blades in warm water and , then isopropanol. The pubic trimmer is made to do just that and works either for or against the grain. Use it out of direct water. Kiehl's stuff recommended above as a base cream works great. Be thorough, rinse and clean your components... all is well until your next shave!


Hope this helps!
 
Ooooh look! Pretty:
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This is Katy Perry's nails. Apparently the look was created using a base coat of CND Silver Chrome nail polish. She then attached Swarovski crystals using gem glue and a toothpick. There are 76 crystals on the thumb alone!! To make sure she didn't inhibit the effect, she did not add any form of top coat.

Do. Want.
 
that's pretty ridiculous. although i'm thinking crystal lined nails, like a disco french manicure, would be pretty nifty :D
 
Yeah, it's not scintillating viewing, is it? :\ It has some great tips though, that I will definitely be using. Maybe try watching a bit at a time? Haha. :D

Oh, look out for her own recorded song at the end - it's a laugh. ;) :D
 
QE: You may want to be aware if you get the trimmer of two things:

1. Coupons for like $5 off are available all over the place; and
2. The thing sounds like an aggressive vibrator when the trimmer part is used :|

It's great value for the price if you can stand the fact that the blades are so pricey (hence why I switch back to Venus for legs and underarms).

Gunmetal gray is apparently *the* color for nails this season. I can see it being more wearable on toes than nails, though the darker color is a dead match for my favorite suit and I think I could pull it off:

fingers (not mine) in OPI "Moon over Mumbai":

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and darker on toes (possibly reverse French? Stripes?) in OPI "Baby It's Coal Outside"

Baby-Its-Coal-Outside-by-OPI_12AC40E4.jpg


I have a silver beaded sweater (clashes nicely with red-gold hair and crimson lipstick -- no I am not kidding ;)) for holiday wear, and I think the second will be especially appropriate for an upcoming party with silver stilettos.

I am just wearing a clear basecoat - #469 by Wet & Wild (ahh, 99 cent shop) that has sea kelp and single-coat weeklong staying power on both nails and toes at present. I want that second OPI and a pedicure NAO, but I also need a haircut and highlights, so there goes the beauty budget for this poor student!

Waiting on a bottle of Possets Cadmium Red (not reviewed I don't think - it is a lovely red rose scent, very feminine, and LIGHT for a rose scent, with a tinge of honey) from an Ebay seller <3 I am wearing Madame X almost daily and just loving it. Thanks again to COTB for the suggestion!
 
Ooooh I love love LOVE "Baby It's Coal Outside"! I was actually going to get it but I got "Black Onyx" instead (i.e. just solid black).

"Moon Over Mumbai" is very similar to the grey I have, "Give Me The Moon". I was actually tossing up between the two when I got "GMTM".

You have good taste my dear! =D
 
I have Black Onyx too, n3o. Mari, Baby It's Coal looks divine! Similar to My Private Jet [image below on the first finger];
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I have a long-running short list of OPI colours I want in a notepad file on my desktop at all times. It currently holds the following;
  • I'm His Coral-Friend
  • That's Hot! Pink
  • Gargantuan Green Grape
  • Goldilocks Rocks!
  • D.C. Cherry Blossom - discon
  • Fair Dinkum Pinkum
  • You're Such a Kabuki Queen
  • OPI Ink
  • My Private Jet

That's at least three or four orders for me. :p
 
Mariposa said:
QE: You may want to be aware if you get the trimmer of two things:

1. Coupons for like $5 off are available all over the place; and
2. The thing sounds like an aggressive vibrator when the trimmer part is used :|

It's great value for the price if you can stand the fact that the blades are so pricey (hence why I switch back to Venus for legs and underarms).

Gunmetal gray is apparently *the* color for nails this season. I can see it being more wearable on toes than nails, though the darker color is a dead match for my favorite suit and I think I could pull it off:

fingers (not mine) in OPI "Moon over Mumbai":

mom.jpg


and darker on toes (possibly reverse French? Stripes?) in OPI "Baby It's Coal Outside"

Baby-Its-Coal-Outside-by-OPI_12AC40E4.jpg


I have a silver beaded sweater (clashes nicely with red-gold hair and crimson lipstick -- no I am not kidding ;)) for holiday wear, and I think the second will be especially appropriate for an upcoming party with silver stilettos.

I am just wearing a clear basecoat - #469 by Wet & Wild (ahh, 99 cent shop) that has sea kelp and single-coat weeklong staying power on both nails and toes at present. I want that second OPI and a pedicure NAO, but I also need a haircut and highlights, so there goes the beauty budget for this poor student!

Waiting on a bottle of Possets Cadmium Red (not reviewed I don't think - it is a lovely red rose scent, very feminine, and LIGHT for a rose scent, with a tinge of honey) from an Ebay seller <3 I am wearing Madame X almost daily and just loving it. Thanks again to COTB for the suggestion!
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I love those two shades, 'posa <3 The sparkly black is stunning, and the pink would be lovely for a light summery feel. As for darker nail colours - I'm getting more bold with my colour choices in the darker shades. My favourite right now is a pearly royal blue/black. It is just stunning. I am now in search of a similar colour, but in purple. I'm painting my toes candy-apple red tonight, for our housewarming bbq tomorrow. It's going to be 35 degrees, so I'll not be wearing shoes, and my toes need to look cute, damn it! ;)

So i'm actually getting a little excited about planning a wedding, and while up in Sydney, bought a Cosmo Bride to pour over with 2 of my best friends (both who live in Sydney, so it's not like this is a common thing, lol). There are some lovely ideas in there, but the overriding issue that we all came across is that DEAR GOD some people have atrocious taste in wedding gowns. :| Also, most bridal models pose like they are in the midst of really bad period pains, lol.

I'm already thinking about hair/make up, etc.... but I really want to make sure my skin (body/face) and hair are in the best condition they can be before the big day...
 
Samadhi said:
but the overriding issue that we all came across is that DEAR GOD some people have atrocious taste in wedding gowns. :| Also, most bridal models pose like they are in the midst of really bad period pains, lol.
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LOL!! :D
My best friend has just gotten engaged and she is finding the exact same thing whilst shopping for dresses.

Have you set a date Samadhi?!
 
^Example of someone who had THE most exquisite wedding gown EVER - I am sure you still have a pic?

Not planning one just yet ;) but in a few weddings I've been to it looked more like the dress was wearing the bride than the other way around. One in particular looked like a wedding topper... more than a bit scary =D

Maggie Sotero, whom I believe is an Australian designer, has many things in her huge, diverse collection that I would suit you beautifully. :) I particularly like the A-line, not too poufy gowns in colors other than pure white (though with your skin tone, white would be gorgeous on you).

Can we see a pic of the ring Samadhi? <3
 
Mariposa, you are too kind! It was a bridesmaid dress ($180 US) that I never bothered to get fitted. The top ended up being too big but I rocked it anyway. Neither of us had visions of me in a white dress. He said pick a colour and I will buy a suit to co-ordinate. Red is his favourite colour. It is the only piece of red I own. I must admit. I did feel gorgeous that evening :)
 
^You got a great deal!

I LOVE red wedding dresses and plan for my own someday. The Maggie Sotero collection I posted above has several red gowns. I'll have to try them on to get just the right shade, but brides in red are very common in Europe. If I can't get just the right shade, then I'd love a dress with red accents. I may do what you did and find just the right OTR bridesmaid dress.

Red Hot Brides
 
My wedding dress is going to be some shade of blue (most likely baby blue) and something that I can wear on other occasions. I want it to be simple and practical. I could never imagine myself in the traditional white gown and never really wanted to. I want to stand out and do a wedding my way instead of looking the same as every other bride does.
 
Some of those gowns are gorgeous! I did not put a lot of thought into the dress. WOW! Looking at these I wish I had!
Hmmmm, we plan to renew our vows year 10.

Spork, blue is your colour.
 
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