Girlie Girls' Beauty Thread!!

[Peach]

Originally Posted by Rissask

I can't find the posts now but I remember reading on here somewhere about Latisse for eyelash growth...and I was quite ignorant of it and had not heard about it so I was pretty vocally against it (I think it was the side effect of changing eye colour I was particularly horrified by? )

anyway Sorry about that.

I did some more research and talked to a bunch of GFs who are using it (after noticing their beautiful lashes and being amazed they weren't fake)....and I bought some (Lumigan) in Mexico last week.


hope it works!

Keep us updated with the results please! I may be buying some Lumigan on my next trip.

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by ga_pechs

Keep us updated with the results please! I may be buying some Lumigan on my next trip.

I will!

It will be at least 4 weeks I think before I notice anything.

I bought a sable craft brush to apply since the Allergan 3 ml bottles of Lumigan don't come with an applicator.

I paid 415 pesos for that teeny bottle! Not sure how long it will last. I was looking for a good online pharmacy that delivers to Canada but can't find one...I did find a US one that was charging about $13 a bottle though.

I think I will just ask for a scrip from my doctor in January at my physical and then it will be covered by my insurance....

[SharonD]

Originally Posted by beachmidwife

Tappy, I would just like to say that I think you are one classy lady. What an encouragement you are! I believe you are going to be just fine.

I can't agree more. It's an honor to "know" you and Sue. My mother had breast cancer in 1976, she will be 82 in March!

[mrsr05]

And Sue - everyone tells me it will grow back curly at first.....I just hope it comes back a nice color ! ha ![/quote]


ooh tappy maybe it will come back in a fiery red!! that might make you feel all zesty and sassy... so then you can be the bad ass superwoman who kicked cancers ass with the hair to back the attitude!! wooohooo

[melliedee]

From CB I Hate Perfume I just ordered:

At the Beach 1966 (one for mom, too)

Wild Hunt

Burning Leaves

Violet Empire

In the Summer Kitchen

Still want: Greenbriar 1968, In the Library, Gathering Apples, A Room with a View, Walking in the Air, Under the Arbor.


It was so hard to choose! Merry Christmas to me.

[gingele]

Originally Posted by melliedee

From CB I Hate Perfume I just ordered:

At the Beach 1966 (one for mom, too)

Wild Hunt

Burning Leaves

Violet Empire

In the Summer Kitchen

Still want: Greenbriar 1968, In the Library, Gathering Apples, A Room with a View, Walking in the Air, Under the Arbor.


It was so hard to choose! Merry Christmas to me.

AND???? What do you think of them? (or did you just order, but have not received yet?)

[melliedee]

Originally Posted by gingele

AND???? What do you think of them? (or did you just order, but have not received yet?)

Just ordered. Will report back.

[TAPPY]

A Shout Out For Channel !!!

A few days ago I went to the Look Good Feel Good class (or what ever you want to call it) - put on by the American Cancer Society. I admit I went for the free make up and fellowship.

They give you tons of FREE MAKE UP - not a trial size, not 1-2 little samples...but a basket of neat products and goodies

I hit the Jackpot.....I got a bunch of Channel...can I just say ...I love it.
I am way to cheap to ever buy it on my own...but they gave us lotions, potions, perfume, make-up ......all kinds of goodies.

What a great program this is and it is free for any one that has cancer and is going thru treatment. The companys donate all the goodies and products. I did not need a wig or head coverings because I had all that, but they had that as well (all free).............but they gave me a really pretty port pillow (it goes on your seat belt).

I plan on sending an email to Channel to thank them for this.
(Mary Kay and LaCombe also had a few things in the basket) -
But Channel really went overboard

[mfl*s queen]

Originally Posted by Rissask

I can't find the posts now but I remember reading on here somewhere about Latisse for eyelash growth...and I was quite ignorant of it and had not heard about it so I was pretty vocally against it (I think it was the side effect of changing eye colour I was particularly horrified by? )

anyway Sorry about that.

I did some more research and talked to a bunch of GFs who are using it (after noticing their beautiful lashes and being amazed they weren't fake)....and I bought some (Lumigan) in Mexico last week.


hope it works!

Yes, it was my post that you were very vocally against it...I plan to stock up on Lumigan when we go to Playa in March. I still love it!

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

Yes, it was my post that you were very vocally against it...I plan to stock up on Lumigan when we go to Playa in March. I still love it!

good to hear, I assume you have had good results and no negative side effects? I try very hard to not get it in my eyes at all but sometimes a little gets in.


I used to have pretty thick lashes, but I suppose that is yet another wonderful thing about getting older, they are thinner now.

Originally Posted by TAPPY

A Shout Out For Channel !!!

A few days ago I went to the Look Good Feel Good class (or what ever you want to call it) - put on by the American Cancer Society. I admit I went for the free make up and fellowship.

They give you tons of FREE MAKE UP - not a trial size, not 1-2 little samples...but a basket of neat products and goodies

I hit the Jackpot.....I got a bunch of Channel...can I just say ...I love it.
I am way to cheap to ever buy it on my own...but they gave us lotions, potions, perfume, make-up ......all kinds of goodies.

What a great program this is and it is free for any one that has cancer and is going thru treatment. The companys donate all the goodies and products. I did not need a wig or head coverings because I had all that, but they had that as well (all free).............but they gave me a really pretty port pillow (it goes on your seat belt).

I plan on sending an email to Channel to thank them for this.
(Mary Kay and LaCombe also had a few things in the basket) -
But Channel really went overboard

Good for them! Love little gift bags and baskets.

[Rissask]

Question!


I would like to order a few summer things for our trip in February....some of my stuff I have is too big now since I lost weight, and not many stores around here have much for selection (although there are a couple, they are also fairly overpriced too.)


Looking for sites with summer or resort wear- bathing suits, sundresses, skirts, cover-ups, etc.

I had a few things in my 'basket' on Everything But Water.... and then went I went to checkout I realized the shipping costs to Canada were ridiculous!


anyone have any favourites?

[mfl*s queen]

Originally Posted by Rissask

good to hear, I assume you have had good results and no negative side effects? I try very hard to not get it in my eyes at all but sometimes a little gets in.

I used to have pretty thick lashes, but I suppose that is yet another wonderful thing about getting older, they are thinner now.

I had never had nice lashes, ever, so I am very excited about them. No adverse side effects. My eyes were a bit itchy when I first started, but that went away in a couple of weeks.

A friend gave me a sample of Revitalash to try. I stopped the Latisse and used the revitalash for about a week or a little more, and the lashes started to go back the way they were, so I am back to the Latisse.

[Rissask]

Originally Posted by mfl*s queen

I had never had nice lashes, ever, so I am very excited about them. No adverse side effects. My eyes were a bit itchy when I first started, but that went away in a couple of weeks.

A friend gave me a sample of Revitalash to try. I stopped the Latisse and used the revitalash for about a week or a little more, and the lashes started to go back the way they were, so I am back to the Latisse.

My lids are a tiny bit red and itchy now too; glad to hear that should go away.


I know why it didn't work for you....Latisse and Lumigan both have the .03% (or .003%? whichever) Bimatoprost.... Revitalash used to, but were sued by Allergan (who makes both of the other two) and now contains no active ingredients that actually WORK....

Latisse and Lumigan are chemically identical, I guess- but the latter is way cheaper.

I did read that if you are an American and convince your doc to prescribe Lumigan, for cosmetic use, it can A) affect your insurance down the road as it will show you as having been disagnosed with Glaucoma as that is the main reason people use the drops ...or B) if you try to use your insurance prescription coverage to pay for it, that can constitute insurance fraud.

What I am curious about is if I can convince my doc to prescribe me Lumigan for cosmetic purposes and how much it costs without using my prescription coverage.....I would hate to have to keep buying it on trips to Mexico.

[mfl*s queen]

Well, that explains whey the Revitalash didn't work, and set me back. I will toss it out!!

I would never use insurance to pay for the Lumigan. I originally got the Latisse from a plastic surgeons office, but then starting purchasing it on line. I will stock up on the Lumigan when I go to Mexico, but other than that I will continue to get it on line.

[fireinmn]

Originally Posted by Rissask

Question!


I would like to order a few summer things for our trip in February....some of my stuff I have is too big now since I lost weight, and not many stores around here have much for selection (although there are a couple, they are also fairly overpriced too.)


Looking for sites with summer or resort wear- bathing suits, sundresses, skirts, cover-ups, etc.

I had a few things in my 'basket' on Everything But Water.... and then went I went to checkout I realized the shipping costs to Canada were ridiculous!


anyone have any favourites?

Hey Maggie!

Have you tried:
Athleta free shipping over $50 here or
Victoria Secret or The Swim Outlet

Good Luck!