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"Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by anotherkim on 08-18-04 at 09:47 PM

I think I want to have my hair highlighted. I deserve it, after all. But how often will I have to have this done? I color about every 6 weeks. Will I ruin the highlights? Could I just use a lighter homecolor and get the same effect? I tried that L'Oreal kit and wasn't thrilled with it. There's only one red option and it wasn't my best shade.
Also, what kind of shaving cream do I need? I've been using shower gel, but that's a PITA and too expensive. I'm trying to be thrifty these days.
Have you tried the Double Extend Mascara yet? Do so. You will thank me. I promise.
I need a new perfume. Something floral or light. I love Beautfiul and Escada's Ibiza Hippy, but I need soemthing cheaper. What do you recommend?
I also need a new sugar scrub since my source is no longer making it for me. What's good and cheap and moisturizing?
I'm developing crows' feet--what the hell do I do about this?
Miscellaneous Ramblings
--All replies appreciated and duly noted.

Table of contents

RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Coconut, 09:51 PM, 08-18-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Immunegirl, 09:57 PM, 08-18-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,anotherkim, 10:01 PM, 08-18-04
  - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Immunegirl, 10:04 PM, 08-18-04
    - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,anotherkim, 10:07 PM, 08-18-04
      - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Immunegirl, 10:14 PM, 08-18-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Schnookie Palookie, 10:16 PM, 08-18-04
  - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Immunegirl, 10:21 PM, 08-18-04
    - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Schnookie Palookie, 10:26 PM, 08-18-04
      - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Immunegirl, 10:28 PM, 08-18-04
        
        RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Schnookie Palookie, 10:31 PM, 08-18-04
        
        RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Immunegirl, 10:32 PM, 08-18-04
        
        RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Breezy, 08:33 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Deonna, 08:46 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Drive My Car, 09:34 AM, 08-19-04
    - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Deonna, 09:35 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Schnookie Palookie, 10:11 PM, 08-18-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,anotherkim, 10:18 PM, 08-18-04
  - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Schnookie Palookie, 10:20 PM, 08-18-04
  - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Sophie, 01:57 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Esbea, 09:44 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,motormouth, 10:29 PM, 08-18-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Wheezy, 10:34 PM, 08-18-04
I think...,Wheezy, 10:37 PM, 08-18-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Steen, 10:44 PM, 08-18-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,pythonfan, 10:45 PM, 08-18-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,anotherkim, 11:48 PM, 08-18-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Puffy, 00:07 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,tjstein, 11:41 PM, 08-18-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,StarryLuna, 00:34 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Steen, 09:27 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,frisky, 00:55 AM, 08-19-04
- Bic?,Drive My Car, 09:17 AM, 08-19-04
Another sensitive girly question,EnglProf, 01:30 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Another sensitive girly question,frisky, 01:46 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Another sensitive girly question,Sophie, 01:50 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Another sensitive girly question,EnglProf, 01:54 AM, 08-19-04
    - RE: Another sensitive girly question,frisky, 02:00 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Another sensitive girly question,melly, 09:23 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Another sensitive girly question,Drive My Car, 09:31 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Another sensitive girly question,Deonna, 09:33 AM, 08-19-04
    - RE: Another sensitive girly question,anotherkim, 10:14 AM, 08-19-04
My girly stuff,Sophie, 01:48 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,AugustGirl, 07:17 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Draco Malfoy, 07:36 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,ballerina_of_doom, 08:02 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Drive My Car, 09:23 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,ballerina_of_doom, 10:10 AM, 08-19-04
- Doomy,samboohoo, 09:52 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Doomy,ballerina_of_doom, 10:16 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,samiam, 08:31 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Drive My Car, 09:29 AM, 08-19-04
depressing,blacknwhitedog, 09:32 AM, 08-19-04
- Yes,Breezy, 09:35 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: depressing,Drive My Car, 09:36 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: depressing,samiam, 09:37 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: depressing,Esbea, 09:52 AM, 08-19-04
Perfumes,Esbea, 09:57 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,samboohoo, 09:58 AM, 08-19-04
Layered Haircut,Schnookie Palookie, 10:00 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Layered Haircut,geg6, 10:20 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Layered Haircut,Schnookie Palookie, 10:28 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Layered Haircut,Wheezy, 10:43 AM, 08-19-04
  - Listen to the Hampster!,northernlights, 11:01 AM, 08-19-04
Crowsfeet,Drive My Car, 10:00 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Lisapooh, 10:35 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Drive My Car, 10:40 AM, 08-19-04
  - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Lisapooh, 10:41 AM, 08-19-04
    - RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,Drive My Car, 10:44 AM, 08-19-04
- RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,anotherkim, 11:31 AM, 08-19-04
RE: Let's talk about girly stuff....,mistofleas, 11:00 AM, 08-19-04

Messages in this discussion

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Coconut on 08-18-04 at 09:51 PM

I haven't shaved my legs or painted my toenails uninterrupted for months. My mum uses the Noxema in a tube, though, which is cheap-ish.
PITA is the name of my annoying black kitten. I am going to bed now and taking her with me. Sleep well.
Oh, and Dominou stood today. Alone. Unassisted. I am afraid.

NYC Princess Bride

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Immunegirl on 08-18-04 at 09:57 PM

Not sure about highlighting. Have dyed once, and it worked pretty well. It was L'Oreal Intense Red Copper. Was that the one you used?
Not sure about shaving cream either, but you should use a Venus razor. I love mine.
Perfume-I am currently a fan of Happy Heart and CK Summer (CK One's cousin) But I don't know that they are all that cheap.
Okay, after looking at what I wrote I have realized that I am useless. Totally useless. No need to appreciate or note this uselessness. (Note that I still hit "post message" though. Such a DAW.)

Slice and Dice Chop Shop 2004
With useless posts like this, no wonder everyone is ignoring me.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by anotherkim on 08-18-04 at 10:01 PM

I love my Venus. Best.razor.ever. I was crushed to see that it had fallen off the wall thingy and crashed to the shower floor and the blade was broken. I'd only used the blade like twice. Very irritating.
I used whatever the red choice was in the L'Oreal color and highlight kit.
And believe me, if you're going to reply with "useless" stuff, there is no better person's thread to choose. I am the all-out queen of useless posts.

--I don't ignore people, but I have a tendancy to get all wrapped up in me and block everyone else out. It's the Misto in me.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Immunegirl on 08-18-04 at 10:04 PM

Getting wrapped all up in you and blocking everyone else out? I don't know anything about that. I just have busy days at work and only post sporadically in the evening and then decide everyone is ignoring me. I obviously don't think it's all about me or anything...

Slice and Dice Chop Shop 2004

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by anotherkim on 08-18-04 at 10:07 PM

The key to OT--it's ALWAYS all about you. .
I've been so busy at work that I haven't been able to post much lately. Tonight I didn't even log on to the computer until after 5:30 p.m. which is some sort of personal record.
Glad you were able to pop in this evening, though.

--I have an ink pen that looks like a hypodermic syringe and it made me think of your siggy the other day.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Immunegirl on 08-18-04 at 10:14 PM

--I have an ink pen that looks like a hypodermic syringe and it made me think of your siggy the other day.
Yay!!!

Slice and Dice Chop Shop 2004
Crosses Kim off the list of people who are ignoring me.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 08-18-04 at 10:16 PM

Sorry IG ... I believe my post was more useless than yours

Useless since forever.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Immunegirl on 08-18-04 at 10:21 PM

Yeah, but I am in the process of putting together a whole string of useless posts though, so I get extra useless points.

Slice and Dice Chop Shop 2004

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 08-18-04 at 10:26 PM

Ahhhhhhhhh usless posts in mass quantity. I can relate to that
IG's my hero!

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Immunegirl on 08-18-04 at 10:28 PM

You're MY hero Nookie!!!
Who wouldn't want someone named Nookie as their hero?

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 08-18-04 at 10:31 PM

Ok, I'll be your hero and you can be the wind beneath my wings

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Immunegirl on 08-18-04 at 10:32 PM

Isn't Breezy the wind beneath your wings?

Slice and Dice Chop Shop 2004

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Breezy on 08-19-04 at 08:33 AM

I sure hope I am.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Deonna on 08-19-04 at 08:46 AM

Well Immuny I felt obligated to show you that you are not useless, I am.
I have never highlighted my hair.
I buy the cheapest disposable razors, the kind that comes in packs of ten.
I have never use shaving cream
I don't wear any perfume.
How that for useless? I won't have bother posting this useless post, but I got the feeling that Kim said it was ok and I wanted you to know that I am more useless than you.
Deonna

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 09:34 AM

You aren't useless, you are just low maintenance!
I can't stress enough that investing in a Venus razor was the best beauty product purchase I have ever made.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Deonna on 08-19-04 at 09:35 AM

Thanks . I'll go out and get one!
Deonna

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 08-18-04 at 10:11 PM

Highlights: Can't help you there. Never had them but I'd love to try them. I'd like to see what answers peeps give you.
Shaving Gel: Skintimate. I always go for the inexpensive stuff. This one has 33% more than the regular size can. They also come in nice scents. The one I'm using now is Pear scented. I also use the Venus razor.
Double Extend Mascara: No I haven't tried it but I will get some this weekend on your recommendation.
I don't know about floral perfumes.
What the heck is a sugar scrub?
Crow's feet: Stop smiling?

*smooch*

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by anotherkim on 08-18-04 at 10:18 PM

LAST EDITED ON 08-18-04 AT 10:20 PM (EST)
I'll look for the Skintimate. I think I have a coupon. 33% more is almost always a good thing.
Oh, and don't get the brown mascara unless you like the "natural-she's not-wearing-any-mascara-so-why-did-she-pay-$10-bucks-a-tube?" look. I much prefer the brown/black. Not harsh, but adds definition and pop.
Sugar scrubs are body scrubs with sugar in them as an exfoliant. They're lovely.

--smooochy right back at ya, nookah!

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 08-18-04 at 10:20 PM

LAST EDITED ON 08-18-04 AT 10:32 PM (EST)
I never wear brown mascara. Always black or brown/black.
Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm definition and pop? I think I'll go out and buy it tomorrow
ETA: Don't the sugar grains hurt? I have sensitive skin and find grainy cleansers hurt.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Sophie on 08-19-04 at 01:57 AM

I don't know if it has sugar in it, but I use Skin Milk Body Scrub.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Esbea on 08-19-04 at 09:44 AM

Skintimate rules! If you have a Sams, they frequently have them in a three pack (one of each scent) for roughly $1.50 less than buying them individually. Even better, you have an extra on hand when the one youre using empties out after shaving just one leg.
I have a recipe for a great sugar scrub somewhere, let me try to dig it up.
Highlights...YES. Professionally done only. That crap is really hard on your hair and its really easy to totally fry strips of your hair. (and THERES a pretty look) There are salons who will do a few foils (I pay $2.00 each) to let you see how you like it. Coloring over really doesnt effect it. The highlighted hair is already lighter than the rest of it. So while it will darken your highlights, they wont be as dark as the rest of your hair.

"Light a fire for a man, and you keep him warm for the night. Light a man afire, and you keep him warm for the rest of his life.''

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by motormouth on 08-18-04 at 10:29 PM

Thanks for the mascara tip Kim, I will try it when I am out of mine. Also, I am not a floral scent person but 'Demeter' has some neat ones to try. http://www.fashion-planet.com/shopping/demeter/demeterhome.html

*Angel Food is my favorite*

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Wheezy on 08-18-04 at 10:34 PM

Awwww, remember when Sharkie used to be one of the girls? He knows about shavers.
Wheezer

crows feet rule

"I think..."
Posted by Wheezy on 08-18-04 at 10:37 PM

...we need an expert on highlighting, and the ultimate avoidance of such...

Wheezer

tech?

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Steen on 08-18-04 at 10:44 PM

Well, Ive gotten my hair highlighted lightly back in early march. I havent gotten it done again yet (probably will in about a month), but you cant see my roots (I have dark brown hair and got brownish-red highlights) and I love it. I dont do it at home, because my aunts a hairdresser and she does it for me, but i dont think youre color will mess up the highlights. I get a red rinse about every 6 weeks and it doesnt change anything, maybe makes em shinier.
Sorry im not much more help, maybe i'll take a picture of my head next time i get it done

Awesome J Slice Creation 2003
--Will take the advice on the mascara

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by pythonfan on 08-18-04 at 10:45 PM

Let's see...
I have my hair highlighted about every 10 weeks or so (depending on the cash flow ) I think it changes the look enough that I don't need color. And yes, I think adding color ot your highlights would damage them.
I've been using that (shoot, can't think of the name) razor that has the cartridges that has the soapy/cream stuff on the cartridge. Of course, I had a free coupon and they are expensive as heck, so I don't know if I'll buy more. But they are pretty awesome.
I have not tried that. THe last mascara I bought was from reflect.com I lvoe it.
Pefume? May not be much help there. Damned allergies. However, I do like Shalimar, but that's not in the cheap range. I've got some coconut lime stuff from BBW *giggle*
oooh I just remembered, Body by Victoria - I loved it. However, there we go again with the - not exactly cheap.
Sugar scrub? Where were you getting it? I liked Bath and Body Works stuff. I don't know that I have tried anyone elses.
Have you used salt scrub. That stuff can sting
Crows feet? I say cut 'em off and feed them to your PITA students...oh, not those kind of feet? Um....moisturizer...and stay out of the sun

The only real way to look younger is not to be born so soon.
~Charles Schultz

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by anotherkim on 08-18-04 at 11:48 PM

I really LOVED reflect's mascara. I was totally hooked on it until a friend gave me the L'Oreal stuff as part of a bday gift last year and I've never looked back.
Iwas getting the sugar scrub from a friend who made her own stuff from scratch, but she's not making it anymore. It's very thick and has some sort of oils in it and then the sugar with it is a wonderful sensory thing.
Miscellaneous Ramblings
--I thought I was supposed to be in bed. Must go now.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Puffy on 08-19-04 at 00:07 AM

You're thinking of the Intuition razor, with the creamy stuff right in it. I've used it on vacations and it's the greatest! I got 2 of them with my free coupons. I like Jessica McClintock perfume and FCUK perfume...light and flowery.

compliments of JSlice

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by tjstein on 08-18-04 at 11:41 PM

I have no opinion or advice on the hair color, mascara or sugar scrub issues.
Plus I only use soap for shaving so I'm proably no help there.
But perfume? I really like Clinique's Happy. It is very light and actually happy.
How DO they bottle happiness? I, for one, would like to know.

Handcrafted by RollDdice
Oh, and the crow's feet? Unless there are crow's bodies attached to them, I wouldn't worry. It's all part of who you are. I like to tell people that there may be some cracks in the sidewalk, but it still got me to where I am now.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by StarryLuna on 08-19-04 at 00:34 AM

As far as shaving creams, I switched to the Intuition razor with the shaving soap block attached and I like it for the most part. The head is a little bulky for getting around my ankles though so I tend to miss hairs sometimes. I may switch to the Venus when I'm out of blades for the Intuition, since its gotten such rave reviews on here. Before I got the Intuition, I went back and forth on shaving creams. If the Skintimate was on sale or I had a coupon, I'd get that. Otherwise, I'd get a can of the same shaving cream that DH uses which is like $0.98 a can at Walmart.
I started selling Avon a few months back so all my beauty products tend to come from there nowadays. They have some nice perfumes which are usually less than $20 a bottle and if you buy at the right time you can usually get a matching shower gel or lotion for free. As far as scents, my favorites are Smile, Dreamlife and Haiku and they're all really light and fresh. Right now, I'm wearing Sanctuary Kiwi+Lotus pefume by mark (a new line of makeup by Avon) which a customer ordered but never paid me for, so I was stuck with it. Fortunately I really like it. The entire Avon Anew facial products line (which has products for wrinkles and crow's feet and such) is really popular and seems to work pretty well.
I don't know about sugar scrubs, but I used to use Bath and Body Works sea salt scrubs and they worked pretty well. Speaking of moisturizing products, I LOVE LOVE LOVE the new Oil of Olay Moisturinse in shower moisturizer stuff. After you wash up, you slather some of it on, rinse off the excess and dry off. It's like conditioner for your skin. After only a few days my skin is a lot softer and definitely moisturized. I HATE putting on lotion, so this is the perfect product for me.

Slice'n'Dice circa 2004
Searching for Jillian Barberie since 2004.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Steen on 08-19-04 at 09:27 AM

I have Haiku, and I think it smells really nice too. (I only buy perfumes and stuff when theres a scented page)

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by frisky on 08-19-04 at 00:55 AM

I highlight and colour my hair. My hair is naturally dark brown, but the grey (actually, it's white) is getting really bad!
So, my hairdresser colours my hair light brown, then gives me blondish highlights. Every 8 to 10 weeks I get the roots coloured light brown and the highlights done again. It seems to get lighter and lighter each time. The colour is permanent.
She does foil highlights, which I highly recommend. I wouldn't put that cap on my head if you paid me.
I recommend professional colouring/highlighting but I know lots of people don't like to pay that kind of money (mine costs $85 Cdn. a pop). It's just that my hair is so huge that a little mistake would be, well, huge.
I think the perfume you are looking for is Gardenia by Crabtree and Evelyn. It's light and floraly.
Thanks for the mascara tip. I shall try it.
Oh, and shaving? I use a bar of soap and one of those cheap pink Lady Bics. I spend my money on my head hair, not my body hair.
Crow's feet are because you are smiley, which is a good thing.

Slice n' Dice's Sigpic Chop Shop 2004

"Bic?"
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 09:17 AM

Frisky!
Get you a Venus razor STAT!
In the 3 years I have been using one I have never, not once, gotten the slightest nick. Very smooth and fast shave, and the blades last a very long time, so after buying the razor they are very cheap. Go! Go now! Have the perfect shave, you deserve it!
Oh and Kimmah, for shaving cream, I use a little conditioner instead of shaving cream. The Dove works great if that what you have. I also have a vanilla suave conditioner that is good for legs.

"Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by EnglProf on 08-19-04 at 01:30 AM

I used to get professional color and highlights-- I got a dark-ish brown color all over and golden highlights. This was pretty, very expensive, and hard to maintain. I usually let things go too long (my roots are going very grey despite the only being 30 thing).
Once my conscience kicked in and I couldn't handle spending so much, I started buying do-it-yourself all over coloring kits. My highlights (both those leftover from the Salon and those that I got with a DIY kit) stuck around pretty well even though I did an all over color. But, keep in mind that when you color over highlights, those pieces will take the color differently and going red over blond-ish highlights sounds like it could tend dangerously toward pink. I'd just ask your professional. The only problem I found was the $$ because the look was so hard to maintain.
My embarassing girly question?
Have any of you tried the girly patch yet? Not the smoking patch, but the other kind of patch you wear on your butt, etc.? I'm thinking of switching over to eliminate the pill a day burden, but I don't know anyone who's tried the patch. Anybody have any first-hand info? Thanks!
I love girly threads!

Handcrafted by RollDdice

"RE: Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by frisky on 08-19-04 at 01:46 AM

I'd be interested to hear the answers about the patch, too, Humperdink. My only concern is how much synthetic hormone is delivered via the patch. That nasty Depo did bad things to me last year.
I agree with what you said about professional highlighting. As a tabby, I'm very nervous about how my various shades of blonde and brown would take to an all-over dye. I know it's cheaper, but I can't bring myself to do it.

Slice n' Dice's Sigpic Chop Shop 2004

"RE: Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by Sophie on 08-19-04 at 01:50 AM

I've never tried the patch, but I'm curious too. I hate taking pills...yuck!
(not that I need it now...but you never know)

"RE: Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by EnglProf on 08-19-04 at 01:54 AM

Hiya, Frisk!
You're up late (at least I think-- what time is it where you are?).
Anyway, I had a friend who had the glass tubies in her arm years ago-- it messed with her "systems" for a few years after, I think. That would be terrible, esp. since DH and I will prob. start aiming for kiddlies in the next year or two. Hopefully someone will come along soon and set us straight .
have a good night. I'm off to bed soon. *smooch*

Handcrafted by RollDdice

"RE: Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by frisky on 08-19-04 at 02:00 AM

Yeah, I'm up late. I don't feel good.
My tummy is making noises like Jeff Daniels' tummy did in Dumb & Dumber and like Ben Stiller's tummy did in Along Came Polly.
It's like there's a plumber working in the basement, but the sound is coming from my tummy. I'm scared of what's going to happen in the hours to come.

Slice n' Dice's Sigpic Chop Shop 2004

"RE: Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by melly on 08-19-04 at 09:23 AM

I haven't tried the patch, but my old roommate uses that instead of the pill and I know that she loves it and hasn't had any problems - she's been on it for about a year and a half now.
Maybe that's not firsthand, but it's as close as I can help ya with

"RE: Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 09:31 AM

I don't know about the BC patch ( I kinda don't have overies) but have you all seen the new BC pills where you only have a cycle every 3 months? Periods only 4 times a year! I think it's brilliant.

"RE: Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by Deonna on 08-19-04 at 09:33 AM

I was very excited to see that as well. Has anyone tried it yet?
Deonna
I hate having periods.

"RE: Another sensitive girly question"
Posted by anotherkim on 08-19-04 at 10:14 AM

you can do the same thing with regular BCP. Just never take the placebos. That's what my OB had me do to help me with my horrible endometriosis-related problems.
Miscellaneous Ramblings
--am going to ask about the patch.

"My girly stuff"
Posted by Sophie on 08-19-04 at 01:48 AM

LAST EDITED ON 08-19-04 AT 01:54 AM (EST)
I just got the new Great Lash Blackest Black mascara...love it! And Clinique's Black Honey Almost Lipstick...I love lipstick and mascara more than any other beauty product.
My highlights are growing out and I don't know which hairstylist to go to. I'm really mad at the guy who did my highlights last time because he only put them on the top. WHY?!?! Can anyone explain this to me? My hair is thick and long and when I pull it up in a ponytail, I have one blonde stripe up the front middle of my head. I'm so irritated that I know I'll never go back to him. Is this practice common?
I'm trying to decide if I should perm my hair again or leave it straight like it is now.
I'm trying to lose weight right now and work out more so I can get back in shape, but I've not been horribly motivated lately...plus, I like ice cream.
*yawn* Now that I've rambled, I'm going to bed.
ETA: My perfume choices are: Lucky You, Victoria's Secret Heavenly and Victoria's Secret Love Spell body spray.
And...there is nothing wrong with crow's feet. Life looks good on people.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by AugustGirl on 08-19-04 at 07:17 AM

My hair grows too fast to get highlights in it. When my hair was short and layered, I was getting them cut out every other month, then getting them put back in. Right now I am in the process of growing out my layers, so I won't get my hair highlighted until it's about all chin length. For now I'm content with my "natural" highlights. Grey hair -- nature's own highlights. *sigh*
I have not tried the Double Extend Mascara, but I think I'll be rushing out tonight and buying some. I love getting new makeup.
As to body scrubs and perfume, I'm a huge fan of philosophy products. http://www.philosophy.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/StoreCatalogDisplay?storeId=10001&langId=-1&catalogId=10001
My favorite perfume is philosophy's Falling in Love. Not so much on the cheap side, but it's fabulous. I also am a fan of their Amazing Grace. Sometimes you can find a great deal on the philosophy line on eBay.
I'm all about the Venus razor too. My skin is fairly sensitive, especially after shaving, so I use Aveeno Shaving lotion with Oatmeal. Not cheap, but it's worth it to me.

Kim --- Summer is almost over. I promise.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Draco Malfoy on 08-19-04 at 07:36 AM

I always wanted to color my hair when I had it. But I don't now, so I can't tell ya.
As far as shaving goes, we both use something called Coochie, her on her legs, me on my headskull. It works great, but it's kinda spendy and only available (AFAIK) from http://www.slumberparties.com
Perfume? Ugh. If you don't have to have it, please don't. Save our olfactory nerves.
For the crow's feet, I'd recommend shooting the crows.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by ballerina_of_doom on 08-19-04 at 08:02 AM

LAST EDITED ON 08-19-04 AT 08:03 AM (EST)
Botox for crows feet, then treat yourself to a lovely lunch in a posh restaurant with a few friends. Go for the highlights. You only live once! Then after, treat yourself to several drinks in a posh bar with a few friends.
Perfume: Clean. It smells like soap...fantastic. So it's $190 an ounce. You deserve a treat.
L'oreal makes the most fantastic foundation. True Match. But upgrade to the Lancome version because you really wouldn't want to hold yourself back.
(why does this sound like a plot from sex and the city......or an episode of martha stewart:living......) *changes channel to newhart*
Then, when you're done with all that, take a weekend off to a place in the country where you can sleep in, and wander the apple orchards before being served a perfectly seasonal treat over tea in a lovely b&b with a few friends.

this is the reality that happens in my head....except for the tea part...and the friend part...and the weekend in the country...and the spending money...and sleep....
ps, true match foundation really is fantastic....

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 09:23 AM

Talk to me about True Match! Does it really match your skin tone? How to you get the right color?
I used Physcians Formula fondation for years, loved that stuff, I knew the exact right shade for me, it made my skin look flawless, but the b@stards discontinued it about 4 yrs ago, they replaced it with something that is not at all the same, and I haven't been happy since. I can't afford Bare Minimals, and I need a good fondation and not something I am just settling for.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by ballerina_of_doom on 08-19-04 at 10:10 AM

I love it!! It matches so well, AND.....powder touch ups are no longer necessary! It lasts all day. I matched mine pretty easily. Neutral level 2. There's a chart thingie you can compare pretty easily at the display, and the stuff was on sale the other day so I got a bottle of it for about $4. Can't beat that!
I used to love Physician's Formula....but this stuff has me sold. Hopefully it wont freak my skin out in a week or something. That's the true test...but so far, it's been great....and i have VERY sensitive skin.

"Doomy"
Posted by samboohoo on 08-19-04 at 09:52 AM

You should have a red flaggy thing. Thanks Again!!

Slice & Dice Chop Shop 2004

"RE: Doomy"
Posted by ballerina_of_doom on 08-19-04 at 10:16 AM

Oooh flags!!! neat! Checking now.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by samiam on 08-19-04 at 08:31 AM

If you want highlights and also want your hair to remain Feisty Pumpkin-ish, I think that's where the salon thing comes in. I don't know how easy that's going to be to do at home.
I like the Skintimate line of shaving creams -- they also have an after-shave cream that's nice.
If I wear mascara it turns out very Clockwork Orange. Also not a good look.
I don't wear perfume, so I can't help you. I've been known to use vanilla extract, though, and that's pretty cheap.
What's a sugar scrub?
Crow's feet...yeah, pretty much moisturize, retin-A, and stay out of the sun, unless you want to go the Botox route.

So not a girly girl

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 09:29 AM

Warning about highlights! DO NOT use that crappy Herbal Essence stuff that looks so easy. It is not easy to use and it won't be even and I still feel guilty about the yellow splotches on my childs hair.
Sugar scrub, I have a freidn who mixes sugar in a bowl with a little olive oil and uses that. She has very nice skin.
She also uses it on her hands and feet. As far as products, I don't know.

"depressing"
Posted by blacknwhitedog on 08-19-04 at 09:32 AM

my hair fell out a lot while I was in the hospital
probably cause I didn't eat anything for a week before they decided to start feeding me TPN
any advice? maybe I should get it cut shorter

I'm on Vicoden and still kind of in a funk btw

"Yes"
Posted by Breezy on 08-19-04 at 09:35 AM

Go get a cute new short hair cut. You will look and feel wonderful. And if possible get a manicure and a pedicure while there. Heck find a salon that'll pamper you all over. You deserve it!

*smooch*

"RE: depressing"
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 09:36 AM

Oh sweetie!
I would think a cute short cut would make you feel better, and your hair will come back soon.
Hope you are feeling yourself soon.

"RE: depressing"
Posted by samiam on 08-19-04 at 09:37 AM

I have thyroid issues, and every time I get a little low my hair falls out in clumps. I've found that shorter and layered helps to hide the sparseness.

But then, I shed a lot anyway.

"RE: depressing"
Posted by Esbea on 08-19-04 at 09:52 AM

Even if you were having hair issues, youd look SO great with something short and (like Sami said) a little layered and swingy. I think you should take Breezys advice and get a spa day too! Maybe a really early birthday present?

"Light a fire for a man, and you keep him warm for the night. Light a man afire, and you keep him warm for the rest of his life.''

"Perfumes"
Posted by Esbea on 08-19-04 at 09:57 AM

Im using "Devotion" right now, by Gabriele Sabatini (believe it or not) though it wasnt cheap (but I didnt buy it )
For everyday stuff, I usually stick with Eternity (yes, I know its kind of tired, but it smells great on me). I raid Victorias Secret every few months for light colognes. I dont like floral stuff for the most part. VS has a wide selection and always has something new to try seasonally. Best yet, theyre around $10

"Light a fire for a man, and you keep him warm for the night. Light a man afire, and you keep him warm for the rest of his life.''

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by samboohoo on 08-19-04 at 09:58 AM

Hair: I only get highlights once a year, in the spring. That's my big hair treat. Usually looks great all summer because of added work from the sun. But I haven't seen much sun this year. I've also started using John Frieda's Brilliant Brunette, and I love it. My hair looks and feels great!!!
Shaving: Only use soap (Herbal Essences Body Wash) and my Venus. I shave everyday, and those blades last forever.

Slice & Dice Chop Shop 2004

"Layered Haircut"
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 08-19-04 at 10:00 AM

Well, since we are talking girl stuff.
I need to do something with my hair. I have no style, just get it trimmed every once in a while. I have thin flat hair and the long straight look isn't for me. I HATE MY HAIR. And, to top it all off, I fear hairdressers. Always have.
However, with my 25th high school reunion coming up next year, I need to start thinking about updating my do.
I was thinking of getting a layered cut. However, I've heard horror stories of layered haircuts. Is that just when you are trying to grow them out?
Would a layered cut make my hair thicker?

"RE: Layered Haircut"
Posted by geg6 on 08-19-04 at 10:20 AM

Nookie, honey, layered cuts are only a nightmare when you try to grow it out into all even layers. With thin, flat hair, a very good cut could make it look like you have lots of hair with bounce! I'd spend quite a bit on the first cut (I'd have no hesitation in going up to 40 or 50 bucks for it), but maintenance on a regular basis should cost quite a bit less. I have a very, very short layered cut (went from hair below the waist to hair about an inch and a half short) that I have had for quite a long time. I love it, it's easy to maintain, and I still get tons of compliments on it. I highly recommend it.

"RE: Layered Haircut"
Posted by Schnookie Palookie on 08-19-04 at 10:28 AM

Thanks Geg! I will definitely be willing to spend the $$$ on it.

"RE: Layered Haircut"
Posted by Wheezy on 08-19-04 at 10:43 AM

Nookie, your long hair is gorgeous, but if you are thinking about a layered cut you should try it! Keep some of it long, maybe the longest layers rest on your shoulders nicely. You will get a lot of body from layers, and just using a vented brush with hairdryer you'll be able to curl the ends a bit.
Wheezer

"Listen to the Hampster!"
Posted by northernlights on 08-19-04 at 11:01 AM

As two of the people who've actually seen your beautiful self in person, trust us when we say that you would look great with layers. I went from having very long, all-one-length hair to long layers about 4 years ago. Then I went to shorter layers last year because it was so much easier to take care of. There are days when I miss my long hair but not too many of them.
My hair is painfully straight and bodyless but the layers help to give it some lift. Try it Nookie. One step at a time. Find yourself a hairdresser by talking to people who's hair you like. My hairdresser (who I will be seeing for a cut this afternoon) was recommended by a girlfriend. She's in a tiny little shop, nothing fancy, but the prices are reasonable. You have to go to a hairdresser a couple times before she gets to know your likes and dislikes.
Of course we'll be expecting an up-to-date picture of you when you do take the plunge.

"Crowsfeet"
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 10:00 AM

I'm sorry Kimmah, I have no advice about crowsfeet, I may be older than you, but I have no wrinkles ( or gray hair)
So sorry I couldn't be more helpful *grin*

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Lisapooh on 08-19-04 at 10:35 AM

I think I have given up. My hair isn't curled. I forgot to put on mascara this morning. i'vebeen out of hair gunk for over a week and don't even care. I wore the pants I have on today to work on Monday. And you could braid the hair on my legs.
I think it's officially over for me.

a mentally challenged girl working out the VF Outlet in Mineral Wells thought that my MUCH OLDER sister was my CHILD. I came barreling out of the dressing room and SCREAMED at this poor delusional thing for a good two minutes when I overheard her ask my sister if I was her mother. I think I made her cry. My sister however found the whole incident rather amusing.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 10:40 AM

You brought that on yourself!
See, that is the payback you get for calling me Gramma for 2 years.
I see justice!

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Lisapooh on 08-19-04 at 10:41 AM

when do you officially become the Queen Mother?

Karma is kicking my booty these days. I'm sure you have something to do with that, what with your omnipotence and such.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by Drive My Car on 08-19-04 at 10:44 AM

I'm late for work or we could discuss this in depth.
But can I bring you a brownie? I made them myself with extra love.
I'll see ya'll around 2:30. Be good or the EP will tell on you.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by anotherkim on 08-19-04 at 11:31 AM

I'm just glad that you're here! You've been too gone. We'll love you, braids and all.
Miscellaneous Ramblings
--that story is pretty funny.

"RE: Let's talk about girly stuff...."
Posted by mistofleas on 08-19-04 at 11:00 AM

Kimmmah, make your own sugar scrub. It's cheap and easy.
Use raw sugar (it usually comes in a box and is brown). Add 2 parts light olive oil to 1 part sweet almond oil (or grapeseed oil or apricot seed oil, whatever you can find). Then add whatever essential oils you want to make it smell good. You can also add fresh herbs to it, like rosemary for something more astringent or marigold petals for softness. Store it in a tightly lidded plastic container for up to 3 months.
That's what I do, it's so much better than anything that I could buy.
Expect what my smell friend Keridwyn she makes great stuff.

--loves all things that smell good