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Hi everyone!

^^Lol at the men - Jerome is the same way. I get him new clothing as mini presents and surprises if he ever needs something, because he'll never buy it himself!! Too bad he'd know right away if I got rid of something! :P

Even though it's March Break, I've been pretty busy the past couple of days - Jerome and I took Saturday off to just kick back and relax, which was amazing, and yesterday I had more French recordings to do, which was about 5 hours of my day!! Today I'm getting some cleaning done as I have a friend coming over to work for several hours on our group project, and then I have tutoring and training. Jerome's off running a March Break camp for kids :)

It's been so scary to hear about all the stuff happening in Japan. Jerome has lots of friends and even family over there, and while everyone is OK, the situation is pretty dire. He was on the news and radio here talking about it because he was working at the japanese cultural centre when the earthquakes hit, and was explaining how to donate to the red cross through their partnership. At that point, though, no one realized the extent of the damage from the earthquake, the tsunamis hadn't hit yet, and the nuclear reactors hadn't been affected. Hope everyone in the line of fire is OK! We'd be over there in a heart beat to help if we could.

I can't remember who said it, but I am loving Butter London and All Hail the Queen at the moment, as well! I've been wearing it all week, actually :)

I've got to run off to get some more last-minute cleaning done and to grab a shower, but I'll be back to catch up later on this evening! :)

Love the bag and the bangle! Gorgeous! Love the colours! I love light coloured purses but I always stain them!

Which chubby sticks do you have? My counters got only 4 shades, and only 1, whoppin' watermelon, is left. It is the sheerest and I pass for the time being. I wanted mega melon, chunky cherry or even super strawberry, which are more pigmented. But chunky cherry is not even coming here at all, and I'm so disappointed! If I get watermelon I can use it as my night time balm. It's easy to apply in the dark when I'm half awake! lou I hope your counters get the chubby sticks. Seems that it is out of stocks everywhere.

I got Mega Melon and Whoppin Watermelon, but have more on the way.  I also just used the new Clinique lower lash mascara and it is a must have for everyone!  I picked 2 up, one in black and one in brown/black.  It has a teeny weeny wand that gets all those tiny lashes you never even knew you had, plus is awesome for both upper and lower corners with the wand sooo small.  I will try to take pics later, when my hair is dry!  lol  But I love it and pray it doesn't flake.  Now I hope every cosmetic line comes out with it so I can try them all.  What a brilliant idea!

ooooh debi the chubbys are on my list when they come out! what do you think of them? what is the best nudeish one?

im wanting to try that mascara out too, sounds a bit gimmicky, but does it make a huge difference?

p.s tomorrow is my last day at work before i move back to the south island! am so so happy cannot wait!

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Originally Posted by ElvenEyes 

 

OMG....I am so glad you said that. I am thinking my husband is more attached to his old clothes than he is to me!  lol I think the Chubby Sticks were 18.00 each, and worth it, too. I find them moisturizing, not goopy on your lips, nice colours, not too sheer, just sort of perfect! 

 

Okay..here is the unveiling of the new purse and Poppy bracelet from Coach!  I had to get a pink bag and the bracelet just screams summer and ice cream sundaes to me!  With bright pink l/s, of course! 

 

 

 

 

Debi you are freaking killing me right now! i need that bag!! is it one of the new Kristin ones? it is lovely and such a nice colour! your bangle is also so cute and pretty! very summery indeed! :)

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Originally Posted by JennsJewelz 

Hi everyone!

 

^^Lol at the men - Jerome is the same way. I get him new clothing as mini presents and surprises if he ever needs something, because he'll never buy it himself!! Too bad he'd know right away if I got rid of something! :P

 

Even though it's March Break, I've been pretty busy the past couple of days - Jerome and I took Saturday off to just kick back and relax, which was amazing, and yesterday I had more French recordings to do, which was about 5 hours of my day!! Today I'm getting some cleaning done as I have a friend coming over to work for several hours on our group project, and then I have tutoring and training. Jerome's off running a March Break camp for kids :)

 

It's been so scary to hear about all the stuff happening in Japan. Jerome has lots of friends and even family over there, and while everyone is OK, the situation is pretty dire. He was on the news and radio here talking about it because he was working at the japanese cultural centre when the earthquakes hit, and was explaining how to donate to the red cross through their partnership. At that point, though, no one realized the extent of the damage from the earthquake, the tsunamis hadn't hit yet, and the nuclear reactors hadn't been affected. Hope everyone in the line of fire is OK! We'd be over there in a heart beat to help if we could.

 

I can't remember who said it, but I am loving Butter London and All Hail the Queen at the moment, as well! I've been wearing it all week, actually :)

 

I've got to run off to get some more last-minute cleaning done and to grab a shower, but I'll be back to catch up later on this evening! :)

 

 

oh i am so sorry that Jerome has family and friends in Japan. it really is heartbreaking and it must be so stressful for them still over there. i know that lots of firefighters from the uk went over there today to help with rescue missions and such.  and stop working so hard! you are on a break! lol! and have fun cleaning :)
 

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ 

Love the bag and the bangle! Gorgeous! Love the colours! I love light coloured purses but I always stain them!

 

Which chubby sticks do you have? My counters got only 4 shades, and only 1, whoppin' watermelon, is left. It is the sheerest and I pass for the time being. I wanted mega melon, chunky cherry or even super strawberry, which are more pigmented. But chunky cherry is not even coming here at all, and I'm so disappointed! If I get watermelon I can use it as my night time balm. It's easy to apply in the dark when I'm half awake! lou I hope your counters get the chubby sticks. Seems that it is out of stocks everywhere.

mega melon and chunky cheery are the two that i want. i hope they come to the uk but now i am not so sure! i shall perhaps ask the counter lady to see if she knows if they are coming. i never usually buy clineque because i'm not a fan of their products. their 3 step system did nothing for my face at all! and their make up is not bright enough for me. these babies are literally the only thing that i want from them!

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Originally Posted by ElvenEyes 

I got Mega Melon and Whoppin Watermelon, but have more on the way.  I also just used the new Clinique lower lash mascara and it is a must have for everyone!  I picked 2 up, one in black and one in brown/black.  It has a teeny weeny wand that gets all those tiny lashes you never even knew you had, plus is awesome for both upper and lower corners with the wand sooo small.  I will try to take pics later, when my hair is dry!  lol  But I love it and pray it doesn't flake.  Now I hope every cosmetic line comes out with it so I can try them all.  What a brilliant idea!

oh yes the pixiwoo sisters seem to like that lower lash mascara! but call me lazy but i can't be bothered to use an extra mascara just for the bottom! although there are times when my mac opulash wand is just far too big! perhaps they have a sample sized one that i could try out. if they have chubby sticks i shall ask when buying those :) 

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Originally Posted by Nzsallyb 

ooooh debi the chubbys are on my list when they come out! what do you think of them? what is the best nudeish one?

 

im wanting to try that mascara out too, sounds a bit gimmicky, but does it make a huge difference?

i guess we are all going chubby crazy right now! hee hee!
 

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Originally Posted by Nzsallyb 

p.s tomorrow is my last day at work before i move back to the south island! am so so happy cannot wait!

and yay!!! i am so pleased for you sweetie! it will be will worth the wait! :) 

my day at work went well today. i spoke to the company owner about the manager swap and most things seemed ok thank goodness! plus this magazine mystery shop has scored me mega points which is amazing. and i guess now i can actually be proud about things rather than being stressed over them. plus we did triple our target today so that gave us a nice kick start to the week!
 

ElvenEyes, that bangle is beautiful!

i just had a look on ebay for coach jewellery but sadly there isn't that much listed in the uk :( boo!

Okay, Chubby Lips.  Love it.  Here I am (sorry not particularly pretty, but I am packing up decks right now, and my face is red from running up and down the stairs!) but you get the idea of the colour of Mega Melon. This is without any gloss, etc.  They are nicely moisturizing and I love the tip is pointed. At least for now!  Helps shape them and it is pretty long lasting.  Also, check my lower eyelashes, especially the inner corner.  The minute I used the wand on this new mascara I was picking up lashes I didn't even know I had!  It really works awesome. I bought two colours, black and brown/black, because those are the colours of my mascaras. This is in brown/black.  So worth it and not at all goopy. I am sold on it! 

Lou~I fell in love with the colour of the purse, too, and was looking at the real buttery yellow one and trying to decided between the two when the lady told me to stand in front of the mirror and decide. Then it was so easy. Pink all the way and she agreed. 

And yay!  450.00 worth of MO's arrived today so it is pack like a maniac time, post tomorrow and put more decks up.  Then order another bag, more bracelets, more makeup, and keep the wheels turning!  lol   I am such a nerd. 

Sally~Have a good move and yay! I bet you are so excited!!

Lou~It is not milkweed season so come on over and get a bracelet or two!  They are going fast!  That place was a mad house.  Congrats on work!  And it must feel really good to be back in your own store with your own team.  Thumbs up!

Rockin~Thank you! It just screams fun to me! And summer. And since we had some snow today, I need to look at flowery things! 

Debi--I love your new bag, love the color and bracelet is so pretty. It does look very springy. Poppies are so pretty. I love them, perhaps because they remend me of Wizard of Oz and that is my all time favorite movie:)

Thanks for your review of Clinique's bottom lash mascara. I've been thinking of trying it. I'll pick it up when I get their SPF 50 body cream. I need one for hands, arms, neck and such. I've heard this one is good and that it absorbs well is not sticky. Dillards is doing bonus time so maybe I'll go there. I can give my niece anything I won't use from it.

Jenn, I was probably the one  that mentioned Butter London's All Hail the Queen. I am in love with this. I hope your break goes well althoughit seems you are quite busy . Hopefully you will actually be able to take a few breaks to relax.

I wish all your friends and family in Japan and area the best.  It is so sad seeing the people there on tv.

Okay, I am quite confused. There is a  section that has swatches for the Quite Cute collection and some of you already have it. I thought it didn't come out until April?  How did you get them early? 

Hi everyone!

Lol Lou - I'm trying not to work TOO hard - only 3 weeks until I'm done my Master's though, so lots is going on! I did manage to get out for beer and wings tonight with Jerome and a couple of our friends, so that was a nice break :) It was pretty hilarious - I have accumulated most of my lippie collection in my purse from touch-ups and doing my makeup on the go. and was commenting on the need to clear it out. The girl who was there with us asked to see my stuff because she's interested in makeup, thinking it was maybe 5 or 6 items. Nope, must have had 40 or so in there!!! Her jaw dropped. "There is hundreds of dollars worth of stuff there!" YUP. lmao - I'm an addict!

Debi, I love your look!!!!! I was reading somewhere that you can dupe the new Clinique mascara by chopping off the end of a mascara wand (once it's been cleaned, of course).... but if the formula is really nice, I wouldn't mind paying at all! :) It looks really pretty on you. And of all the things I've been reading about the Clinique Chubbies, your pic is the one that has made me want one really badly!!!! :D So glad the business is going well :)

ShadowAddict - I am loving this colour too, although it's much more tan/greige than I was expecting it to be - I thought it would be slightly lighter and more golden. Still in love, though! I'm going to swap for No More Waity, Kaity tomorrow! :)

Thanks everyone for the well-wishes for Japan. We're all praying for everyone over here, but thankfully so far no one we know has been hurt. Let's hope the natural disasters are done for a while!

EDIT: P.S. Debi, we got the QC plushglasses early because they were being some on www.allcosmeticswholesale.com :) It was a total fluke that they were there early - we just caught wind of them on Specktra and some of us decided to cave! :)

aaaah debi i love your bracelet!

am so going to nab myself some of that mascara and a chubby (when they bloody arrive here!!)

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Originally Posted by ElvenEyes 

Okay, I am quite confused. There is a  section that has swatches for the Quite Cute collection and some of you already have it. I thought it didn't come out until April?  How did you get them early? 

 

yeah as Jen said it was on that website so i bought the gloss that i wanted early. plus sometimes if you know what to search for on ebay you can find people selling the sample versions which i have bought in the past. usually they are cheaper than retail because people either assume they are fake or know nothing about them so don't buy. and you look lovely in your picture! i need a chubby stick!
 

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Originally Posted by JennsJewelz 

Hi everyone!

 

Lol Lou - I'm trying not to work TOO hard - only 3 weeks until I'm done my Master's though, so lots is going on! I did manage to get out for beer and wings tonight with Jerome and a couple of our friends, so that was a nice break :) It was pretty hilarious - I have accumulated most of my lippie collection in my purse from touch-ups and doing my makeup on the go. and was commenting on the need to clear it out. The girl who was there with us asked to see my stuff because she's interested in makeup, thinking it was maybe 5 or 6 items. Nope, must have had 40 or so in there!!! Her jaw dropped. "There is hundreds of dollars worth of stuff there!" YUP. lmao - I'm an addict!

 

Debi, I love your look!!!!! I was reading somewhere that you can dupe the new Clinique mascara by chopping off the end of a mascara wand (once it's been cleaned, of course).... but if the formula is really nice, I wouldn't mind paying at all! :) It looks really pretty on you. And of all the things I've been reading about the Clinique Chubbies, your pic is the one that has made me want one really badly!!!! :D So glad the business is going well :)

 

ShadowAddict - I am loving this colour too, although it's much more tan/greige than I was expecting it to be - I thought it would be slightly lighter and more golden. Still in love, though! I'm going to swap for No More Waity, Kaity tomorrow! :)

 

Thanks everyone for the well-wishes for Japan. We're all praying for everyone over here, but thankfully so far no one we know has been hurt. Let's hope the natural disasters are done for a while!

 

EDIT: P.S. Debi, we got the QC plushglasses early because they were being some on www.allcosmeticswholesale.com :) It was a total fluke that they were there early - we just caught wind of them on Specktra and some of us decided to cave! :)

lol! that is funny! but i must ask when size make up bag you carry around to fit all of them inside! a freaking tote bag or something?! hee hee! i am pleased you enjoyed your meal and drinks anyways. and i bet you can't wait for your masters to be over and done with.
 

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Originally Posted by Nzsallyb 

aaaah debi i love your bracelet!

 

 

am so going to nab myself some of that mascara and a chubby (when they bloody arrive here!!)

sally i found out that the chubbies come out on the uk on 15th april so perhaps you guys will get them at a similar time?

today i shall be doing my usual day off routine! house cleaning, catching up on tv shows and also reading. i am sad through because it is dark and foggy outside today. a far cry from what it was like yesterday! 
 

Hi ladies. I hope everyone's doing fine!! 

I've been busy with business trips  When I'm home, I've housework piling up waiting for me.

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Originally Posted by Nzsallyb 

p.s tomorrow is my last day at work before i move back to the south island! am so so happy cannot wait!

Very happy for you too! Have a great celebration! 

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Originally Posted by ElvenEyes 

I got Mega Melon and Whoppin Watermelon, but have more on the way.  I also just used the new Clinique lower lash mascara and it is a must have for everyone!  I picked 2 up, one in black and one in brown/black.  It has a teeny weeny wand that gets all those tiny lashes you never even knew you had, plus is awesome for both upper and lower corners with the wand sooo small.  I will try to take pics later, when my hair is dry!  lol  But I love it and pray it doesn't flake.  Now I hope every cosmetic line comes out with it so I can try them all.  What a brilliant idea!

Mega Melon is gorgeous on you! I want it too, but it will probably look less pink and more brown on me because of my natural lip colour. I need to check out the mascara too. Thanks for the recommendations!

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Originally Posted by LMD84 

Debi you are freaking killing me right now! i need that bag!! is it one of the new Kristin ones? it is lovely and such a nice colour! your bangle is also so cute and pretty! very summery indeed! :)

 

mega melon and chunky cheery are the two that i want. i hope they come to the uk but now i am not so sure! i shall perhaps ask the counter lady to see if she knows if they are coming. i never usually buy clineque because i'm not a fan of their products. their 3 step system did nothing for my face at all! and their make up is not bright enough for me. these babies are literally the only thing that i want from them!

 

That's my first thought too, is that Kristin? I think there are some designs from the line that is coming out soon! I'm not a big fan of clinique too for the same reasons. I want the same two chubby sticks too but I'll see what my counter has to offer me. I think whoppin watermelon will be sold out soon and I probably have to wait for the next shipment. Too bad that you have to wait 1 more month for them!

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Originally Posted by kittykit 

Hi ladies. I hope everyone's doing fine!! 

 

I've been busy with business trips  When I'm home, I've housework piling up waiting for me.

Hello! Take care and we miss you!

jenn - hugs! Hope they stay safe!

I'm concern with the nuclear explosions in japan and I wonder how much of the radiation is coming over here. Definitely makes me nervous. They say the winds will be blowing it down south and after that may be blowing it across the pacific ocean. 

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Originally Posted by kittykit 

Hi ladies. I hope everyone's doing fine!! 

 

I've been busy with business trips  When I'm home, I've housework piling up waiting for me.

oh dear. i hope you find tie to have a rest and just relax soon sweetie 

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Very happy for you too! Have a great celebration! 

 

Mega Melon is gorgeous on you! I want it too, but it will probably look less pink and more brown on me because of my natural lip colour. I need to check out the mascara too. Thanks for the recommendations!

 

That's my first thought too, is that Kristin? I think there are some designs from the line that is coming out soon! I'm not a big fan of clinique too for the same reasons. I want the same two chubby sticks too but I'll see what my counter has to offer me. I think whoppin watermelon will be sold out soon and I probably have to wait for the next shipment. Too bad that you have to wait 1 more month for them!

 

Hello! Take care and we miss you!

 

jenn - hugs! Hope they stay safe!

 

I'm concern with the nuclear explosions in japan and I wonder how much of the radiation is coming over here. Definitely makes me nervous. They say the winds will be blowing it down south and after that may be blowing it across the pacific ocean. 

 

i hope that everything will be ok for you with the explosions. it must be so worrying and stressful. i can't imagine what you guys are going through right now 
 

Jen~I love the formula because it is made for our thinner lower lashes. Not heavy or clumpy, didn't flake and the bottle is just 10.00, which seems fair to me since we are supposed to change mascaras every 3 months anyhow. I never finish them, so that works for me!  I love the teeny wand!  And thanks for explaining the whole QC thing. I wish I had known about it! I can't wait for that collection!

Sally~Thank you! The bracelet is so cute!!

ShadowAddict~I can't watch the Wizard of Oz. It freaks me out!  All those munchkins and their voices, the mean monkeys, the nasty green witch. I get nightmares! 

Miss QQ~Thank you!  I am completely addicted to chubby sticks now and hope they introduce even more colours. I would love a pretty pink/rose one.  They are very popular and always selling out fast.

Lou~Your day sounds exactly like mine!  I hope we have fun getting stuff done and having time for ourselves as well!

I have this sort-of friend who is 62 yrs old and owns a used bookstore.  She is moody, refuses to watch the news, acts very eccentric and weird and won't even discuss the situation in Japan. She just turns a blind eye and I detest that. She also got super angry at me when I bought a Kindle because she says technology is ruining her business. Personally I think it is her dirty store and the pathetic looking books she buys these days. No one wants them.  Anyhow, I told her how I was selling off part of my tarot collection and bought some Coach bags.  She had no idea what they were and asked if they were like carpet bags (yeah, the things from the Victorian age). Considering Coach is everywhere here, she has a 23 yr old daughter and they shop at the same mall as me, I find it hard to believe she has no idea what a Coach bag is.  I told her off. LOL  I am sick of her hermit life and her constant need to badger or squash someone else's fun.  After I bought the Kindle she didn't speak to me for about 2 weeks.  I have a feeling she is one friend I am very ready to let go of.

On a much happier note, our anniversary is coming up on May 2nd and hubby let me buy another Coach bag that is LE, so will have that in a few days.  I love my MU but I want to put some of this money to other things, too, and this seems like a good thing to invest in, especially since I can make bags last ages!  Off to have breakfast and start my day. Hope you all have good ones! 

ElvenEyes, I have to admit to never having heard of Coach bags until I came on this forum.  On the ebay forums it used to be all talk about Kipling bags,  LV and Radley and nobody ever mentioned Coach.

I'm not into designer bags myself, or shoes.  I buy a bag simply because it suits my needs, and I like the look of it (usually black or  leopard print lol).  I think the most I've ever paid for a handbag is about £14, and the one I've used daily for over 3 years now was just £3, down from £6 in a shoe shop sale.  It's still in great nick and suits my needs perfectly.

rockin~Around here you have to be blind not to notice Coach.  It is the first brand of bags you see in every department store. Filene's, Macys, Jordan Marsh, Lord and Taylor, plus a Coach store here in our local mall along with all those other ones.  My mother never bought Coach, but even as a little girl I remember seeing them because they were everywhere.  For me this was just the last straw in a series of several years of her badmouthing anything she doesn't like or approve of.  She does this to all her "friends" and wonders why no one bothers with her anymore.  She is just so negative all the time.  I can't talk to her about world events because she doesn't care. It upsets her. Tough noogies!  People in Japan can't just walk away from it. Nor can the people of NZ or anyone else who suffers through tragedy. She pulled the same thing over 9/11.  I can't talk to her about Coach or makeup because she isn't into bags or makeup. She doesn't want to talk about books, which is pretty odd for someone who owns a bookstore.  She just wants to play her harp and ignore the world around her.  I can't talk about my Kindle or what I might be reading on that because she despises it and computers and email, FB, etc.  She also found out we both have the same maiden name and insisted we were cousins. She is big on the genealogy thing, but we can trace our roots back to the 15th century whereas she can only go back to late 1800's.  It is a super popular last name and I am sure we are not related for many reason, one especially being we have no gaps and no place for the connection to be made.  So she goes around introducing me as her "cousin" and yet she holds no interest in meeting or hearing about my parents, my sister, my real cousins and family. A little bizarre, yes?  She lives is a little make-believe world, says horrible things about her customers and employees, even though they are nice and helpful.  She just brings me down and I am making a clean break of it.  No one needs that sort of foolishness in their lives.

Sorry for the vent!  MAC order arrived (little one, but super fun).  Happy dance!  Cold and cloudy day, but I think the ice is starting to break up across the street and when it does the peepers can finally start peeping (little tree frogs that peep all afternoon until about 1am!).  Spring just isn't quite here yet!

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Originally Posted by ElvenEyes 

Jen~I love the formula because it is made for our thinner lower lashes. Not heavy or clumpy, didn't flake and the bottle is just 10.00, which seems fair to me since we are supposed to change mascaras every 3 months anyhow. I never finish them, so that works for me!  I love the teeny wand!  And thanks for explaining the whole QC thing. I wish I had known about it! I can't wait for that collection!

 

Sally~Thank you! The bracelet is so cute!!

 

ShadowAddict~I can't watch the Wizard of Oz. It freaks me out!  All those munchkins and their voices, the mean monkeys, the nasty green witch. I get nightmares! 

 

Miss QQ~Thank you!  I am completely addicted to chubby sticks now and hope they introduce even more colours. I would love a pretty pink/rose one.  They are very popular and always selling out fast.

 

Lou~Your day sounds exactly like mine!  I hope we have fun getting stuff done and having time for ourselves as well!

 

I have this sort-of friend who is 62 yrs old and owns a used bookstore.  She is moody, refuses to watch the news, acts very eccentric and weird and won't even discuss the situation in Japan. She just turns a blind eye and I detest that. She also got super angry at me when I bought a Kindle because she says technology is ruining her business. Personally I think it is her dirty store and the pathetic looking books she buys these days. No one wants them.  Anyhow, I told her how I was selling off part of my tarot collection and bought some Coach bags.  She had no idea what they were and asked if they were like carpet bags (yeah, the things from the Victorian age). Considering Coach is everywhere here, she has a 23 yr old daughter and they shop at the same mall as me, I find it hard to believe she has no idea what a Coach bag is.  I told her off. LOL  I am sick of her hermit life and her constant need to badger or squash someone else's fun.  After I bought the Kindle she didn't speak to me for about 2 weeks.  I have a feeling she is one friend I am very ready to let go of.

 

On a much happier note, our anniversary is coming up on May 2nd and hubby let me buy another Coach bag that is LE, so will have that in a few days.  I love my MU but I want to put some of this money to other things, too, and this seems like a good thing to invest in, especially since I can make bags last ages!  Off to have breakfast and start my day. Hope you all have good ones! 

 

 

yeah that friend seems like she needs to open her eyes to what is going on in the world! how can somebody be so blinded like that and just not what to know what is happening? yes it is hard to watch but people need to know. and that is also silly with her not speaking to you just because you bought a kindle! at the end of the day it will be many years, if at all, if people stop buying books altogether. and by the sounds of it she is perhaps just making excuses as to why her store is failing at the moment. i might stop talking to you though because you bought a kindle and not a sony reader! lol! 

oh and that is so wonderful that your husband is getting you a le coach bag for your aniversary! how sweet of him! and yes it will last many years so is a great gift! my day off has been boring though! i managed to clean the entire house within 1.5 hours (because it was pretty much spotless to begin with!) i also did laundry and had the window cleaner over to do inside and outside which has made them look lovely! he does it for me dirt cheap because he does my stores windows and i usually do him a good deal on his tv's and stuff!
 

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Originally Posted by rockin 

ElvenEyes, I have to admit to never having heard of Coach bags until I came on this forum.  On the ebay forums it used to be all talk about Kipling bags,  LV and Radley and nobody ever mentioned Coach.

 

I'm not into designer bags myself, or shoes.  I buy a bag simply because it suits my needs, and I like the look of it (usually black or  leopard print lol).  I think the most I've ever paid for a handbag is about £14, and the one I've used daily for over 3 years now was just £3, down from £6 in a shoe shop sale.  It's still in great nick and suits my needs perfectly.

coach is mega popular in the states. literally every few people will be carrying coach! and there are many coach stores and even some at the outlet centres. in the uk we have no coach so i'm not shocked you hadn't heard of it! although that said i think they have just opened a store in london but who knows if we will get an online store to be able to buy stuff! i love their bags! oh and my mum loves the kipling bags! some of them come with the cute monkeys right? and i don't blame you for not spending much on a bag. at the end of the day when you can buy something that looks lovely for half the price of a labelled brand why the heck wouldn't you?! :) that said i am a bit of a label whore so i do love my lv and coach :) plus i never see people in lincoln with lv so it makes me feel special! :) that said i have had a few bags from primark that i have liked! they just didn't last long :(

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Originally Posted by ElvenEyes 

rockin~Around here you have to be blind not to notice Coach.  It is the first brand of bags you see in every department store. Filene's, Macys, Jordan Marsh, Lord and Taylor, plus a Coach store here in our local mall along with all those other ones.  My mother never bought Coach, but even as a little girl I remember seeing them because they were everywhere.  For me this was just the last straw in a series of several years of her badmouthing anything she doesn't like or approve of.  She does this to all her "friends" and wonders why no one bothers with her anymore.  She is just so negative all the time.  I can't talk to her about world events because she doesn't care. It upsets her. Tough noogies!  People in Japan can't just walk away from it. Nor can the people of NZ or anyone else who suffers through tragedy. She pulled the same thing over 9/11.  I can't talk to her about Coach or makeup because she isn't into bags or makeup. She doesn't want to talk about books, which is pretty odd for someone who owns a bookstore.  She just wants to play her harp and ignore the world around her.  I can't talk about my Kindle or what I might be reading on that because she despises it and computers and email, FB, etc.  She also found out we both have the same maiden name and insisted we were cousins. She is big on the genealogy thing, but we can trace our roots back to the 15th century whereas she can only go back to late 1800's.  It is a super popular last name and I am sure we are not related for many reason, one especially being we have no gaps and no place for the connection to be made.  So she goes around introducing me as her "cousin" and yet she holds no interest in meeting or hearing about my parents, my sister, my real cousins and family. A little bizarre, yes?  She lives is a little make-believe world, says horrible things about her customers and employees, even though they are nice and helpful.  She just brings me down and I am making a clean break of it.  No one needs that sort of foolishness in their lives.

 

Sorry for the vent!  MAC order arrived (little one, but super fun).  Happy dance!  Cold and cloudy day, but I think the ice is starting to break up across the street and when it does the peepers can finally start peeping (little tree frogs that peep all afternoon until about 1am!).  Spring just isn't quite here yet!

oh my goodness! yeah she sounds very odd indeed! and i honestly don't think i could imagine my life without a computer! i need one for work and i spend lots of time using a computer for watching video, listening to music, editing photos and videos and of course going on awesome sites like this and chatting to you lovely people! :)

i hate to say this but i can't wait for nick to come home tonight. i am so bored right now. plus i watched a movie called due date today. it was quite amusing but nothing i'd want to watch again. i have spoken to my boys at work though which was nice. when they saw me on saturday after being off for a few days they both told me how much they missed me which was sweet. espcially seeing as i'd spoken to them via text message each day anyways!
 

oh i think i shall be making a cosmetic purchase tomorrow guys! i think i will buy a new foundation! there are a few that i want to try but not sure what to get... not to mention lincoln sucks for make up buying! i'm not a fan of mac foundations (apart from the mineral creamy one!). generally i use revlon but i am thinking of branching out. i wish we had a nars counter in the city because their foundations are meant to be good. and mufe! why does my city suck?! there is a chanel counter but i think that will be too pricey for me... i just don't know!

Jenn--I saw "No More Waity, Kaity" on the website and I want it also. I need to find where I can buy this brand locally. I ordered it on beauty.com.

With that much makeup in your bag you should hold on tightly. It would be a shame for someone to snatch it, not only the cost of the bag but like you said the $ in all the makeup.

Kiitykit--I hear on the housework. It is calling to me but I'm not listening (have fingers in my ears---lalalalalalala) I don't hear you:)

Debi--the melon color is so pretty. Now you're making me want that too. I really need to cut down. But with all the new spring stuff coming at me from all directions it's is very hard to resist. I got an email today from Philosophy for their 3 in 1 (shower, shampoo, bubblebath) at 3 for $33. They are usually $16 each and I love Philosophy. I love florals and their Field of Flowers smells like spring flowers and my daughter loves the Raspberry Sorbet which smells quite yummy.

That friend sounds like one you need to let go. You don't need anyone in your life bringing you down. There's enough going on in the world to do that. I know what you mean about not hearing of Coach. My hubby's sister who is 5 years younger than me knows nothing about makeup or fashion in any way shape or form. She is a CPA and fits the stereotype. So I talk to her about books. At Christmas when my hubby's family wanted gift ideas for me and I told him giftcards such as Amazon, Sephora and MAC I told him to specifically say MAC cosmetics because I knew they would only think of computer stuff:)  I got Amazon and some Wizard of Oz stuff for my collection. My sister can not watch WofO either, the monkeys scared her so much as a kid. I like the witch even though she pisses me off in the movie. After I read the book Wicked I was so excited for the musical and when it came to Nashville I went to opening night and was four rows from the stage. I was in heaven. I could have have gone every night and loved every minute of it, such a super cool set and Stephen Schwartz (Godspell) wrote amazing songs.

How sweet of your hubby to get you another Coach bag. My hubby has to have very specific gift ideas. I usually will send him an email with links to things I want such as particular Tiffany charms I want. A short time after Tiffanys opened here we went and I was looking at the charms and pointed out my favorite. It was near Valentine's Day. He did get me a gorgeous charm but not the one I had picked out. It was very pretty but shows how much attention he pays to such things. Sometimes I'll just buy something and say here wrap this you bought it for me:)

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Originally Posted by shadowaddict 

Jenn--I saw "No More Waity, Kaity" on the website and I want it also. I need to find where I can buy this brand locally. I ordered it on beauty.com.

 

With that much makeup in your bag you should hold on tightly. It would be a shame for someone to snatch it, not only the cost of the bag but like you said the $ in all the makeup.

 

Kiitykit--I hear on the housework. It is calling to me but I'm not listening (have fingers in my ears---lalalalalalala) I don't hear you:)

 

Debi--the melon color is so pretty. Now you're making me want that too. I really need to cut down. But with all the new spring stuff coming at me from all directions it's is very hard to resist. I got an email today from Philosophy for their 3 in 1 (shower, shampoo, bubblebath) at 3 for $33. They are usually $16 each and I love Philosophy. I love florals and their Field of Flowers smells like spring flowers and my daughter loves the Raspberry Sorbet which smells quite yummy.

 

That friend sounds like one you need to let go. You don't need anyone in your life bringing you down. There's enough going on in the world to do that. I know what you mean about not hearing of Coach. My hubby's sister who is 5 years younger than me knows nothing about makeup or fashion in any way shape or form. She is a CPA and fits the stereotype. So I talk to her about books. At Christmas when my hubby's family wanted gift ideas for me and I told him giftcards such as Amazon, Sephora and MAC I told him to specifically say MAC cosmetics because I knew they would only think of computer stuff:)  I got Amazon and some Wizard of Oz stuff for my collection. My sister can not watch WofO either, the monkeys scared her so much as a kid. I like the witch even though she pisses me off in the movie. After I read the book Wicked I was so excited for the musical and when it came to Nashville I went to opening night and was four rows from the stage. I was in heaven. I could have have gone every night and loved every minute of it, such a super cool set and Stephen Schwartz (Godspell) wrote amazing songs.

 

How sweet of your hubby to get you another Coach bag. My hubby has to have very specific gift ideas. I usually will send him an email with links to things I want such as particular Tiffany charms I want. A short time after Tiffanys opened here we went and I was looking at the charms and pointed out my favorite. It was near Valentine's Day. He did get me a gorgeous charm but not the one I had picked out. It was very pretty but shows how much attention he pays to such things. Sometimes I'll just buy something and say here wrap this you bought it for me:)

 

 

i only recently watched the wizzard of oz movie! random i know but i had never seen it! nick rented it for us and because i didn't know anything about it i was shocked when it turned into colour! i thought it was a black and white movie!! very entertaining! and your hubby sounds like mine! i point things out to him however unless i actually send him a link to what i would like he gets confused. not that he buys me much btw. i'm not a spoilt wife! although the yankee candles he bought arrived yesterday so i had fun burning a new one today. it was called good morning but it smells like muffins, cinnamon with a hint of flowers. weird i know but trust me it is lovely! 

oh and i love phillosphy shower gels and stuff! at the moment i am working my way through the gingerbread man which i bought back in december. both me and nick love the scent. they do lovely fruity ones too. but i have a good 3 or 4 bottles of l'occitaine shower gels that i need to get through as well mainly the rose scented ones because they are very feminine  :)
 

You're right, ElvenEyes.  You don't need people like that in your life :(

I find it hard talking to my Mum sometimes - most of the things I'm interested in she thinks are pointless and a waste of time.  She hates computers and email, and insists if I put photos on a CD for her they must be in a format viewable on the TV, as she flatly refuses to learn how to switch Dad's computer on to look at them.  She won't have a mobile phone either.  I can't talk to her about makeup, or bellydancing, as she thinks I spend way too much money on them.  She's a one powder compact, no more than  2 lipsticks person, who has never worn eyeshadow or mascara in her life, and would be absolutely horrified if she knew just how much makeup I really have.  She also doesn't believe in "me time", and believes that the only important thing is my children - my own wants/needs don't come into it.  Apparently there will be "plenty of time for you once the kids have left home, and you don't need a man in your life all the time you have the kids" (I'm 45, divorced with 2 kids, and with my son's Aspergers I honestly don't believe he will ever leave home so that's me single for life).  Saying that, in many ways she's a great Mum and Nan. 

I can't help but think it's strange for someone who owns a bookshop to not want to talk about books.  Surely they own a bookshop because books are their passion?

Lou, I'm glad it's understandable that I haven't heard of Coach.  I haven't been walking around with my eyes closed then lol

Debi--forgot you must post a pick of the bag your hubby got for you. I just popped over to the Coach site and OMG so many lovelies. I clicked on the Poppy stuff and they all look so pretty and spring time.

I need to get some laundry and all that kind of booring stuff done. My daughter is leaving tomorrow. She has love Jane Goodall since forever when she first saw shows about her and her work when Cassity was itty bitty. Actually she would glue herself to PBS for anything with animals and nature and of course Animal Planet when it came along. For the last several years she has been stalking the JG site to see if she was ever going to come close enough to attend one of her speaking events. Since JG is getting up there in age she was begining to think she would never see her. She saw a couple of months ago the JG would be speaking at a university in Lincoln, Nebraska and having a book signing after. That is about 4 hrs from my sister in Kansas City. Cassity is flying to KC tomorow evening and on Saturday they wil attend the lecture and stay over in Lincoln. The rest of the time they will spoil her. My daughter loves bookstores but other than that she hates shopping, too bad because my sister is ready to do some spending on her. Since they don't have kids this is what they like to do with nieces and nephews. She comes back on Monday. She is so excited to finally be able to attend one of JG's events and I am excited for..

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Originally Posted by rockin 

You're right, ElvenEyes.  You don't need people like that in your life :(

 

I find it hard talking to my Mum sometimes - most of the things I'm interested in she thinks are pointless and a waste of time.  She hates computers and email, and insists if I put photos on a CD for her they must be in a format viewable on the TV, as she flatly refuses to learn how to switch Dad's computer on to look at them.  She won't have a mobile phone either.  I can't talk to her about makeup, or bellydancing, as she thinks I spend way too much money on them.  She's a one powder compact, no more than  2 lipsticks person, who has never worn eyeshadow or mascara in her life, and would be absolutely horrified if she knew just how much makeup I really have.  She also doesn't believe in "me time", and believes that the only important thing is my children - my own wants/needs don't come into it.  Apparently there will be "plenty of time for you once the kids have left home, and you don't need a man in your life all the time you have the kids" (I'm 45, divorced with 2 kids, and with my son's Aspergers I honestly don't believe he will ever leave home so that's me single for life).  Saying that, in many ways she's a great Mum and Nan. 

 

 

I can't help but think it's strange for someone who owns a bookshop to not want to talk about books.  Surely they own a bookshop because books are their passion?

 

 

Lou, I'm glad it's understandable that I haven't heard of Coach.  I haven't been walking around with my eyes closed then lol

That's interesting, my daughter works every summer at theater and rock-n-roll camp and they have several students with Aspergers, Autism, and Tourettes This is how she finally decided she wants to work with them as a career. She never thought she would want to do any type of teaching. I come from a family of teachers and I didn't want to either. My daughter apparently does very well with these kids as the parents always come to her and thank her for what a great job and how she handles situations with their kids. She wants to work with the "high risk" kids that basically no one else wants to deal with such as those with behavior issues. She enjoys the middle and high school age particularly. The camp is great as the kids really get into the play and the music. I don't know if you are familiar with the band "Sixpence None The Richer"  but the lead guitarest (Sean Kelly) is the one who runs the rock part of the camp. He is such a doll. He teaches at the school my daughter attended.

I know this takes a great deal of your time and patience but so worth it. At least now there is a growing awareness and learning going on so these kids don't get lost in the system. A lot of people do not understand that there are so many different aspects of this and want to lump them all together and not give them the individual attenion and teaching they need. I'm glad there are  programs becoming more widely available as more knowledge is gained.

You very much need your "me" time probably more than most of us as I'm sure you often feel drained and sometimes helpless.
 

I do indeed often feel drained and helpless, Shadowaddict.  Thank you for understanding

My son won't go to anything like the camp you describe.  He will be 17 next month and  won't talk to anyone other than family or his tutors (who he is more likely to type messages on his PC screen to) or the odd word to family friends, and he won't talk on the phone.  I have trouble even getting him to leave the house, and I'm lucky if I can get him to do that more than perhaps once a fortnight.  He's not interested in anything except computers, video games and Hot Wheels cars.  He doesn't want to go to any type of social event at all, so we all miss out.

The only "me time" I have is my weekly bellydance class, which is during term time only, and next weekend I am getting to go out for the evening for the first time in over a year.

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Originally Posted by rockin 

You're right, ElvenEyes.  You don't need people like that in your life :(

 

I find it hard talking to my Mum sometimes - most of the things I'm interested in she thinks are pointless and a waste of time.  She hates computers and email, and insists if I put photos on a CD for her they must be in a format viewable on the TV, as she flatly refuses to learn how to switch Dad's computer on to look at them.  She won't have a mobile phone either.  I can't talk to her about makeup, or bellydancing, as she thinks I spend way too much money on them.  She's a one powder compact, no more than  2 lipsticks person, who has never worn eyeshadow or mascara in her life, and would be absolutely horrified if she knew just how much makeup I really have.  She also doesn't believe in "me time", and believes that the only important thing is my children - my own wants/needs don't come into it.  Apparently there will be "plenty of time for you once the kids have left home, and you don't need a man in your life all the time you have the kids" (I'm 45, divorced with 2 kids, and with my son's Aspergers I honestly don't believe he will ever leave home so that's me single for life).  Saying that, in many ways she's a great Mum and Nan. 

 

 

I can't help but think it's strange for someone who owns a bookshop to not want to talk about books.  Surely they own a bookshop because books are their passion?

 

 

 

 

Lou, I'm glad it's understandable that I haven't heard of Coach.  I haven't been walking around with my eyes closed then lol

i think it is sad that your mum just doesn't understand why you might want some me time and also to spend a little bit of money on yourself. you work so hard in taking care of your family and you rarely get a break. buying make up and making yourself feel beautiful is a way of relaxing and a nice treat for you. of course your children are the most important thing in your life, but equally you still need time to be your own person. just try and ignore any comments she makes, or try and hide the make up! crazy when you are older that you have to do that but it might be easier. 
 

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Originally Posted by shadowaddict 

Debi--forgot you must post a pick of the bag your hubby got for you. I just popped over to the Coach site and OMG so many lovelies. I clicked on the Poppy stuff and they all look so pretty and spring time.

 

I need to get some laundry and all that kind of booring stuff done. My daughter is leaving tomorrow. She has love Jane Goodall since forever when she first saw shows about her and her work when Cassity was itty bitty. Actually she would glue herself to PBS for anything with animals and nature and of course Animal Planet when it came along. For the last several years she has been stalking the JG site to see if she was ever going to come close enough to attend one of her speaking events. Since JG is getting up there in age she was begining to think she would never see her. She saw a couple of months ago the JG would be speaking at a university in Lincoln, Nebraska and having a book signing after. That is about 4 hrs from my sister in Kansas City. Cassity is flying to KC tomorow evening and on Saturday they wil attend the lecture and stay over in Lincoln. The rest of the time they will spoil her. My daughter loves bookstores but other than that she hates shopping, too bad because my sister is ready to do some spending on her. Since they don't have kids this is what they like to do with nieces and nephews. She comes back on Monday. She is so excited to finally be able to attend one of JG's events and I am excited for..

oh wow! i bet she will have an awesome time away!! i hope she enjoys the lecture and also gets the book signed! plus it will be nice for her to get away for a few days :) 
 

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That's interesting, my daughter works every summer at theater and rock-n-roll camp and they have several students with Aspergers, Autism, and Tourettes This is how she finally decided she wants to work with them as a career. She never thought she would want to do any type of teaching. I come from a family of teachers and I didn't want to either. My daughter apparently does very well with these kids as the parents always come to her and thank her for what a great job and how she handles situations with their kids. She wants to work with the "high risk" kids that basically no one else wants to deal with such as those with behavior issues. She enjoys the middle and high school age particularly. The camp is great as the kids really get into the play and the music. I don't know if you are familiar with the band "Sixpence None The Richer"  but the lead guitarest (Sean Kelly) is the one who runs the rock part of the camp. He is such a doll. He teaches at the school my daughter attended.

 

I know this takes a great deal of your time and patience but so worth it. At least now there is a growing awareness and learning going on so these kids don't get lost in the system. A lot of people do not understand that there are so many different aspects of this and want to lump them all together and not give them the individual attenion and teaching they need. I'm glad there are  programs becoming more widely available as more knowledge is gained.

 

You very much need your "me" time probably more than most of us as I'm sure you often feel drained and sometimes helpless.
 

 

it sounds like your daughter is very gifted with helping and teaching children with certain needs. she must be very patient and caring. you must be very proud of her that this is what she wants to do with her life! and that summer rock camp sounds amazing!! sadly i don't think there is anything like that in the uk. which is a shame because i would have loved to go to that when i was younger! and yes i know that band! they did that 'kiss me' song that seemed to be in every tv show and film at the time of release! very cool!
 

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I do indeed often feel drained and helpless, Shadowaddict.  Thank you for understanding

 

My son won't go to anything like the camp you describe.  He will be 17 next month and  won't talk to anyone other than family or his tutors (who he is more likely to type messages on his PC screen to) or the odd word to family friends, and he won't talk on the phone.  I have trouble even getting him to leave the house, and I'm lucky if I can get him to do that more than perhaps once a fortnight.  He's not interested in anything except computers, video games and Hot Wheels cars.  He doesn't want to go to any type of social event at all, so we all miss out.

 

The only "me time" I have is my weekly bellydance class, which is during term time only, and next weekend I am getting to go out for the evening for the first time in over a year.

i have said this to you before but i really do think you do an amazing job at being a mum. especially with your son! and i remember speaking to you on twitter about his love for games! :) i did speak to my hubby about work experience and stuff but annoyingly he said most games companies don't do that because of how top secret everything is. :( but it is still amazing that he does have a passion for something. does he socialise with anybody during playing a game? i know some games you can type messages and even talk with a headset thing. maybe he would enjoy something like that if he doesn't already do it.
 

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i have said this to you before but i really do think you do an amazing job at being a mum. especially with your son! and i remember speaking to you on twitter about his love for games! :) i did speak to my hubby about work experience and stuff but annoyingly he said most games companies don't do that because of how top secret everything is. :( but it is still amazing that he does have a passion for something. does he socialise with anybody during playing a game? i know some games you can type messages and even talk with a headset thing. maybe he would enjoy something like that if he doesn't already do it.
 

 

He does type messages to people sometimes during online games, but he won't use a headset and speak to anyone.  He did some online learning through something called ACCIPIO, and you can wear a headset and talk to the tutor during that, to join in the class better, but he wouldn't - he would type messages to the tutor instead.  He uses Twitter as well.