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RETIRED The Official VS, Beauty & more Thread

1,520 2,184 November 5, 2011 at 11:50 PM
Let me reintroduce, the VS Social Thread!

Since the Social Threads seem to have been done away with, this is the new home of the VS Social Thread. We talk about everything from VS to Beauty to Coupons to Hot Deals...and of course, our personal lives.


Roll call! Let's get back to what we do!


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SunsetBeach
03-28-2012 at 04:03 PM.
03-28-2012 at 04:03 PM.
Quote from GoHeels :
Unfortunately, me either, but I really wish I would. Help laugh out loud I think I have 15 SRCs & should have at least 11 on the way. When they started adding them to orders, I planned to get 5. Facepalm
Wow!! I hope you win big!! Smilie I've only got about 5, and should be getting a couple more. I think it definitely helps that there haven't been a lot of good codes, my wallet is happy Smilie
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flyingxxsheep
03-28-2012 at 04:14 PM.
03-28-2012 at 04:14 PM.
Hey girls,
For those of you who have done in store returns for VS.com items, have you ever had the issue that the tracking number they provided you not work? I just tried tracking my return with the tracking number they gave me, but there is no record of my package. If this has happened to anyone, has your return arrived safely to the return warehouse? Any advice is welcome. TIA Smilie
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azn1x6flame
03-28-2012 at 04:20 PM.
03-28-2012 at 04:20 PM.
Quote from flyingxxsheep :
Hey girls,
For those of you who have done in store returns for VS.com items, have you ever had the issue that the tracking number they provided you not work? I just tried tracking my return with the tracking number they gave me, but there is no record of my package. If this has happened to anyone, has your return arrived safely to the return warehouse? Any advice is welcome. TIA Smilie
Yep. Stardust had this problem too. It will show up. I freaked out myself, but in the normal time span, it will show up on your account.
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GoHeels
03-28-2012 at 04:23 PM.
03-28-2012 at 04:23 PM.
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i would have loved it more if it was compact like the online one was last time. I do not like to carry long umbrellas in my hand when its not raining already but I am still going it order : P talk about addiction. :l ol:
I feel your pain. laugh out loud I like to get them to put in the umbrella holder for looks. I don't use them at all. Embarrassment

Quote from azn1x6flame :
Good luck alvs!!

Gals, I am swooning over some of this year's bikini prints!! Loving the jungle prints : woot: It's so hard to hold off and wait for the summer sale. I've waited around for the 20% off spring sale, and goodness, it's not much of a sale compared to before!
I wish they had tankinis in some of the bikini prints. There are some beautiful ones. I love some of the jeweled tops with print bottoms. The tankini prints are much more boring for the most part.

Quote from SunsetBeach :
Wow!! I hope you win big!! : ) I've only got about 5, and should be getting a couple more. I think it definitely helps that there haven't been a lot of good codes, my wallet is happy : )
Thanks, I hope you win big too. hug I usually don't buy as much either, but I've lost weight. The bra & swim codes have sucked me in. Without those, I would have stayed with my original plan to get 5. I've bought way too many bras this month. shake head $10 off + free panty & free ship was too much of a temptation. My size usually sells out fast, so I was kind of afraid to wait for SAS anyway. I've also bought a few swimsuits one of which is going back.
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kurips
03-28-2012 at 04:44 PM.
03-28-2012 at 04:44 PM.
re the remington beach waves styler: i've been looking at it too, the reviews are great. here's a video. [youtube.com] the results are great, but i decided against it because i feel like this method takes a long time. whoever decides to try it, let us know it works out!

Good luck alvs!
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nerdicus
03-28-2012 at 04:50 PM.
03-28-2012 at 04:50 PM.
Quote from GoHeels :
I feel your pain. laugh out loud I like to get them to put in the umbrella holder for looks. I don't use them at all. Embarrassment
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LMAO that's awesome. ur too funny gh!
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Taryn
03-28-2012 at 05:04 PM.
03-28-2012 at 05:04 PM.
I have a beauty predicament that I'm hoping you girls will be able to help me with...

I'm rather fair-skinned and have very unpigmented lips. I love the look of lipstains and usually apply them over lip balm because otherwise, they dry out my lips. (Lipstick is too heavy/waxy for me and I tend to lean more toward natural-looking make-up than going all-out and being "made-up"). Inevitably, though, the pigment sort of "shifts" and after a little while, the middle part of my lips have only a little color left while the outer rim of my lips is still stained. So my mouth always ends up looking weird--pale in the middle, colored around the edges.

I'm looking for some sort of lip color that gives a "wash" of pigment, preferably with a little shine, but that won't melt away after a couple hours. (I'm not good at doing touch-ups; I get too distracted.) Lip glosses are OK but usually too sheer and sticky for my liking. So I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions? A little "pop" of color really brightens up my face versus just using clear lip balm, which makes me look wicked pale. Even more than normal. shake head
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SunsetBeach
03-28-2012 at 06:22 PM.
03-28-2012 at 06:22 PM.
Quote from Taryn :
I have a beauty predicament that I'm hoping you girls will be able to help me with...

I'm rather fair-skinned and have very unpigmented lips. I love the look of lipstains and usually apply them over lip balm because otherwise, they dry out my lips. (Lipstick is too heavy/waxy for me and I tend to lean more toward natural-looking make-up than going all-out and being "made-up"). Inevitably, though, the pigment sort of "shifts" and after a little while, the middle part of my lips have only a little color left while the outer rim of my lips is still stained. So my mouth always ends up looking weird--pale in the middle, colored around the edges.

I'm looking for some sort of lip color that gives a "wash" of pigment, preferably with a little shine, but that won't melt away after a couple hours. (I'm not good at doing touch-ups; I get too distracted.) Lip glosses are OK but usually too sheer and sticky for my liking. So I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions? A little "pop" of color really brightens up my face versus just using clear lip balm, which makes me look wicked pale. Even more than normal. shake head
Hi Taryn. I'm not sure at what price point you're looking for, but I used to work for Estee Lauder and we have a product called Double Wear Lip Duo. One side is color, you apply it and let it dry, the other side is a clear gloss which you apply over top and re apply when needed. The color stays on for HOURS. The only downfall is that you have to apply the clear coat a couple times throughout the day, but the color stays in place. Estee Lauder Double Wear [esteelauder.com]

I recommend going to a makeup counter and seeing what they have to offer and maybe trying a couple things out to see what colors and formulas work for you. I recommend trying something on, walking around the mall to shop for a while and then if it meets your standards make a decision. Don't let a sales associate push you into anything. Between Estee, Lancome and Clinique, you will probably find something you love. But again, I'm not sure how much you're willing to spend. I am obsessed with Estee's double wear products and have never been disappointed.

I have nooooo clue about drugstore brands as I usually have horrible luck with their lip products.

I hope you find something that works out for you!
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ALVSGIRLY
03-28-2012 at 06:28 PM.
03-28-2012 at 06:28 PM.
I just took tons of before pics. Bras, lingerie, and swimsuits!
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smoosh
03-28-2012 at 06:36 PM.
03-28-2012 at 06:36 PM.
Quote from Taryn :
I have a beauty predicament that I'm hoping you girls will be able to help me with...

I'm rather fair-skinned and have very unpigmented lips. I love the look of lipstains and usually apply them over lip balm because otherwise, they dry out my lips. (Lipstick is too heavy/waxy for me and I tend to lean more toward natural-looking make-up than going all-out and being "made-up"). Inevitably, though, the pigment sort of "shifts" and after a little while, the middle part of my lips have only a little color left while the outer rim of my lips is still stained. So my mouth always ends up looking weird--pale in the middle, colored around the edges.

I'm looking for some sort of lip color that gives a "wash" of pigment, preferably with a little shine, but that won't melt away after a couple hours. (I'm not good at doing touch-ups; I get too distracted.) Lip glosses are OK but usually too sheer and sticky for my liking. So I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions? A little "pop" of color really brightens up my face versus just using clear lip balm, which makes me look wicked pale. Even more than normal. shake head
I usually apply the stain first, smooth out with my fingertip then apply lip balm or gloss after a minute or so.

I think if you apply the stain over balm, it doesn't really "sink in" to your lips and does not last as long.
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GirlOnTheBeach
03-28-2012 at 06:39 PM.
03-28-2012 at 06:39 PM.
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This time tomorrow I'll have new boobs!

Good luck Alvsy!! I'll be thinking of you!!!!
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nerdicus
03-28-2012 at 06:40 PM.
03-28-2012 at 06:40 PM.
Quote from Taryn :
I have a beauty predicament that I'm hoping you girls will be able to help me with...

I'm rather fair-skinned and have very unpigmented lips. I love the look of lipstains and usually apply them over lip balm because otherwise, they dry out my lips. (Lipstick is too heavy/waxy for me and I tend to lean more toward natural-looking make-up than going all-out and being "made-up"). Inevitably, though, the pigment sort of "shifts" and after a little while, the middle part of my lips have only a little color left while the outer rim of my lips is still stained. So my mouth always ends up looking weird--pale in the middle, colored around the edges.

I'm looking for some sort of lip color that gives a "wash" of pigment, preferably with a little shine, but that won't melt away after a couple hours. (I'm not good at doing touch-ups; I get too distracted.) Lip glosses are OK but usually too sheer and sticky for my liking. So I'm not sure what to do. Any suggestions? A little "pop" of color really brightens up my face versus just using clear lip balm, which makes me look wicked pale. Even more than normal. shake head
Have you ever tried the Korres lip butters? They don't impart a lot of color, but they do give a hint, and if you tried one of the darker colors (wild rose or plum, for example) it could give you a nice hint of color and brighten up your look. They are pretty moisturizing as well. In general, it seems a tinted balm or something of the sort would be the best option for you. That way, when your lips feel dry, you can just apply some balm - and the tint would come with it. Smilie I think burt's bees makes a good one as well.

That's all I can think of for now - sorry I can't be of more help!
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red333
03-28-2012 at 06:45 PM.
03-28-2012 at 06:45 PM.
Quote from annicus :
Have you ever tried the Korres lip butters? They don't impart a lot of color, but they do give a hint, and if you tried one of the darker colors (wild rose or plum, for example) it could give you a nice hint of color and brighten up your look. They are pretty moisturizing as well. In general, it seems a tinted balm or something of the sort would be the best option for you. That way, when your lips feel dry, you can just apply some balm - and the tint would come with it. Smilie I think burt's bees makes a good one as well.

That's all I can think of for now - sorry I can't be of more help!
Good call on the Korres plum! Korres lipbalms are my new favorites. Clinique also has tinted superbalms that don't feel like lipgloss. They feel like lip balms. This might be something for you as well (and there's a Macy's gift)
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ALVSGIRLY
03-28-2012 at 06:45 PM.
03-28-2012 at 06:45 PM.
I'm not a fan of the stains. They never look right on me. Most of the time I wear nars gloss or a juicy tube. When I want more color I wear lipstick. Sometimes I take a chubby pencil and put that on first and layer the gloss over it the blot. Trish Mcevoy makes a nice chubby pencil.
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Stardust42
03-28-2012 at 07:06 PM.
03-28-2012 at 07:06 PM.
Quote from flyingxxsheep :
Hey girls,
For those of you who have done in store returns for VS.com items, have you ever had the issue that the tracking number they provided you not work? I just tried tracking my return with the tracking number they gave me, but there is no record of my package. If this has happened to anyone, has your return arrived safely to the return warehouse? Any advice is welcome. TIA Smilie
Yeah, same thing happened to me just earlier this week. But like azn & hba said, it will eventually show up on your account. Most likely UPS just didn't scan it. It takes about 7-10 business days for the package to get there and then couple more days for it to show up on your account. So I would say wait about 2-3 weeks before freaking out. nod

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I just took tons of before pics. Bras, lingerie, and swimsuits!
Post them on SD! Whee

j/k Teehee
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