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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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nerdicus
04-12-2012 at 09:57 AM.
04-12-2012 at 09:57 AM.
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Just starting with mositurizers: I recently used Dior Hydra Action and it made me break out, same with Aveeno Positively Radiant. Clinique Dramatically Different moisturizer was ok. I think Hope in a Jar was not moisturizing enough.
The Dior probably has alcohol in it, or other irritants. I remember when I got that sample and looked at the ingredients, I immediately threw it in my pile of samples to give away/sell. I haven't tried the Aveeno, but it might be good to start reading ingredients to try to pinpoint what could be causing your breakouts and/or irritation. My skin is super sensitive that I've cut down on trying new things a LOT. I will PM you with some observations/experiences, but from the ones everyone recommended here, I've tried the Burt's Bees sensitive and it's good (no irritation) but also not moisturizing enough for me.
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OMG I can't believe other people do this too, I've always been embarrassed about it!
I seriously never noticed it until you described it.
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I think swimwear ALWAYS costs way more in store. I still see people buying it in bunchs in store. Those people need to know there is something called internet and website of VS Stick Out Tongue

I like the design of the set you bough Smilie
You gonna have hard time deciding what to wear on your honeymoon , atleast go to some beach place for that Wink
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I finally got the gorgeous top in 34C to try (I bought the 34B in store - that is my size but it shows more than I'd like). The 34C seems to cover more, but if i move/lean over, it flips open and shows even more than the 34B, so I would advise against going up a cup size to make it fit. I think I am going to stick to the little coverage of 34B and just hope I don't shift too much. It's such a hot swim top that I think i'll just keep it. laugh out loud

also, azn I don't know if you ordered your set yet, but I got the blue/green that you mentioned you liked to try, and the blue is more of a teal. it doesn't look like how it looks on my screen. just thought i'd let you know.
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whitecastlesky
04-12-2012 at 09:57 AM.
04-12-2012 at 09:57 AM.
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Coverlaugh just the 1 for now, tho i am hoping the 34C will have a tad more coverage. not sure where to get ther 34C - i don't think i saw one at the store, and online it's B/O'd till may. Sadwalk i guess i should order it now...

i'm hoping swimwear will go on sale. it's kinda $$$!

this one [victoriassecret.com] - i actually just tried on the top for him. that was enough. laugh out loud

i think it costs more in store than online! i may have to return the set i got from the store and order online - and hell, i may even use a tier and get a 2nd top. i've never spent so much on a bathing suit before but this one is so lovely! (and i have all this SRC credit)

i've only deposited the checks from the angels card (from huntington bank) but those are fine. not sure about the ones from vsd. hopefully alvsy will chime in.
OMG that gorgeous bikini is a stunner!! i don't really care about the bra style, but the prints are divine.

i never buy vs bikinis since i discovered vitamin a - they make a true brazilian bottom that is insanely hot. im so stuck on the brazilian heart
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GoHeels
04-12-2012 at 10:00 AM.
04-12-2012 at 10:00 AM.
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Love that one. I had the Very Fuchsia on my list.

Pretty! I wish they had that top in the Very Fuchsia. I like a halter style for myself, they always look better on me. I also like that animal print. ; ) I remember you asking about the bottoms the other day. The paisley is too cute!

Ack! Don't tell me that! That is the only one we haven't stayed and planned to this October!!! I love the Portifino and so does my hubby. It's so beautiful there. We get upgraded to the suite so we are spoiled when we stay there. I also love the HRH. I just wish they were still part of the Loews program. Are you a HRH all-access member? $24.95 to join and if you stay at the HRH Orlando you get upgrades when available.

Hard Rock All Access [hardrock.com]

We haven't even stepped foot inside. I've been to Hollywood but never overnight either. We aren't gamblers but it might be fun to go spend the night and hit the club there. It's open all night! :bounce :
I like the way the halter tankini fits best too, but I wanted a variety. I don't want them all to be the same, but different colors/patterns.

RPR is fine. The rooms are smaller. The pool is more for families with younger kids. We also don't like the onsite restaurants as good. It just didn't feel as deluxe to us as the other 2 do. The major negatives are walk was further than HRH & it isn't nearly as nice as PBR. Those things combined make it less desirable for us. It's a personal opinion though. Many people really like RPR. I'm sure you'll have a great time. We can be picky, when it comes to hotels. Embarrassment

As far as the upgrade at HRH, we take our 4-legged baby girl with us to UO. We're limited to rooms that allow pets, so our potential for upgrade isn't good.

We signed up for HRH All-Access many years ago. This was when HRC was new, & we wanted to take advantage of priority seating. The last time we ate there it was awful, so we probably won't return anytime soon. UO has too many excellent restaurants to choose from.

I'll have to look into All-Access again the next time we plan to stay at HRH. Now that our DS will be in school, we'll probably take Molly down for him to watch, when we want a getaway. Before we all went together.


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They may reply by saying to call but at least you know.


I don't have any. I'm not ordering without them.
You were right. Facepalm I'll have him call this evening.

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I have this one in Black [express.com] and it isn't as short on me as the model since I have shortie legs. I also have this one High-Waist Banded Skirt [express.com] but I like the first mini better. Looks great with a nice pair of pumps .... especially my Jessica Simpson platforms. ; )
I really like the 2nd skirt. What do you wear it with? I'm not good at mix-n-match. I like to buy the whole outfit at the same time. If it makes a difference, I like more fitted tops. I don't like tops that are cut big. They make me look heavier, & aren't as comfortable to me.

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If he had a choice he wouldn't ... lol. : coverlaf: He hates talking to CC companies and ordering take out. I don't know what his deal is but if he's out there working while I'm home all day the least I can do is the talking. :lol :
Don't tell my DH that. He works all day, while I stay home too. Except he has to deal with all our business & do all the calling. I'm very accommodating at night, so I get away with it. Teehee

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I'll have to say that I look more like Candice in it. AND YES, the coverup was what got me too!! UGH! Why does everything on Candice have to be so beautiful?! I was never a fan of Adriana.

One of these days, I'll end up caving and getting the cover up...:faint :
I've never been a fan of Adriana either. The only look she works for is the bad girl look. IMO, she never looks good in anything the least bit feminine.

I can't believe you haven't caved on the cover up already. What if your size sells out? EEK! (Not that I'm trying to talk you into buying it.Evillaugh)

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I feel the same way : ( I don't want anyone coming past the front door. I actually never answer the door if I hear the bell ring either. If I am expecting a package so it's definitely UPS, that's fine. Or if it's a guest who has texted me or whatever. But an unexpected ring - I NEVER answer. Anyway, I'm going to have to figure something out because I also have heavy crap that I think I can only sell on CL : (
I never answer the door either. It's usually a Jehovah's Witness or someone trying to sell something. It's illegal to solicit here, so they shouldn't be in here anyway. You never know who may come to the door though. My DH wanted to list some stuff on Craigslist, but I asked him not to. I'm home alone too much to have the wrong person know where we live. He ended up meeting people away from the house to sell the things he wanted to get rid of.

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I would so hide you in bag to take you wi
woot I'll have to work on losing more weight so I'll fit. Stick Out Tongue I hope you take lots of pics to share the experience with us.
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GoHeels
04-12-2012 at 10:09 AM.
04-12-2012 at 10:09 AM.
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My backordered swim tote's ship date has changed. Now it says 4/21. Anyone else's do that?
I just checked & mine says the same.
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whitecastlesky
04-12-2012 at 10:14 AM.
04-12-2012 at 10:14 AM.
Quote from GoHeels :

I really like the 2nd skirt. What do you wear it with? I'm not good at mix-n-match. I like to buy the whole outfit at the same time. If it makes a difference, I like more fitted tops. I don't like tops that are cut big. They make me look heavier, & aren't as comfortable to me.

I hate mix n match with skirts for some reason lol. I refuse to buy skirts period (unless they are suitwear) - but dresses are awesome Smilie
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azn1x6flame
04-12-2012 at 10:44 AM.
04-12-2012 at 10:44 AM.
Quote from annicus :
also, azn I don't know if you ordered your set yet, but I got the blue/green that you mentioned you liked to try, and the blue is more of a teal. it doesn't look like how it looks on my screen. just thought i'd let you know.
Thanks for the heads up. I guess that's typical of VS. I haven't ordered it yet, still didn't get a chance to make it to a store that has swim.

If you happen to take pictures of your stuff for any purpose, would you mind taking a picture of the bikini? I'm really curious what color teal it really is. If not, no worries Smilie
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whitecastlesky
04-12-2012 at 10:57 AM.
04-12-2012 at 10:57 AM.
Quote from azn1x6flame :
Thanks for the heads up. I guess that's typical of VS. I haven't ordered it yet, still didn't get a chance to make it to a store that has swim.

If you happen to take pictures of your stuff for any purpose, would you mind taking a picture of the bikini? I'm really curious what color teal it really is. If not, no worries Smilie
hey maxi dress queen woot have you ever gotten a maxi from old navy? i'm looking at a couple & wondering if they look cheap IRL. the allure is that they offer petite lengths, which saves time/money with hemming....
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azn1x6flame
04-12-2012 at 11:09 AM.
04-12-2012 at 11:09 AM.
Quote from whitecastlesky :
hey maxi dress queen woot have you ever gotten a maxi from old navy? i'm looking at a couple & wondering if they look cheap IRL. the allure is that they offer petite lengths, which saves time/money with hemming....
laugh out loud Unfortunately, I only have maxis from VS. I haven't shopped at Old Navy for a good 10 years! VS maxis are all super long and when they started putting out shorter inseems, I was elated!

If it's well priced, you can try it out. I'm not sure how Old Navy quality is anymore, and not sure if you can just return instore, but if so, it might be worth checking out. Sorry I can't be of more help!
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whitecastlesky
04-12-2012 at 11:12 AM.
04-12-2012 at 11:12 AM.
Quote from azn1x6flame :
laugh out loud Unfortunately, I only have maxis from VS. I haven't shopped at Old Navy for a good 10 years! VS maxis are all super long and when they started putting out shorter inseems, I was elated!

If it's well priced, you can try it out. I'm not sure how Old Navy quality is anymore, and not sure if you can just return instore, but if so, it might be worth checking out. Sorry I can't be of more help!
Oh thanks anyway Smilie I think the bottom line is if I want to check out the products in the peace of my own home, I just have to buy & be ready to return. At 9am on a Tuesday since that's the only time I will go to a mall lol. Arg!
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GoHeels
04-12-2012 at 11:29 AM.
04-12-2012 at 11:29 AM.
On MJR, if a swim top says new with defects & also says deodorant marks, could the marks be the defect? There's an animal print suit I'm considering. My DH wants me to get one & it's cheap. I don't like it enough to pay full price at VS. I thought this could be a good compromise.

Quote from whitecastlesky :
I hate mix n match with skirts for some reason lol. I refuse to buy skirts period (unless they are suitwear) - but dresses are awesome : )
If I wear either, it's usually a dress too. Those skirts are really cute though. I'm thinking it's time I changed it up a bit & started wearing something different on occasion.
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GoHeels
04-12-2012 at 12:13 PM.
04-12-2012 at 12:13 PM.
I had some returns processed on the 5th. Should the money have already been deposited? It just occurred to me that those orders were paid for by one of my debit cards my DS lost. Will the money still be deposited? The bank account is the same, but the CC number they have for these orders is closed? Should I contact VS?
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nerdicus
04-12-2012 at 12:30 PM.
04-12-2012 at 12:30 PM.
Quote from azn1x6flame :
Thanks for the heads up. I guess that's typical of VS. I haven't ordered it yet, still didn't get a chance to make it to a store that has swim.

If you happen to take pictures of your stuff for any purpose, would you mind taking a picture of the bikini? I'm really curious what color teal it really is. If not, no worries Smilie
Sure i can do that sometime. I'll text or email it to you when i get around to it.. Unfortunately I'll be preoccupied this weekend but hopefully i remember to do that in Sunday.

Oh and i didn't see you color combo at Arcadia when i bought mine. But then again i wasn't looking for teal. I thought it was just an online only color.
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04-12-2012 at 12:40 PM.
04-12-2012 at 12:40 PM.
Quote from annicus :
Sure i can do that sometime. I'll text or email it to you when i get around to it.. Unfortunately I'll be preoccupied this weekend but hopefully i remember to do that in Sunday.

Oh and i didn't see you color combo at Arcadia when i bought mine. But then again i wasn't looking for teal. I thought it was just an online only color.
That would be super awesome. Thanks! You never know when colors are online only or they mess up the REAL lighting so bad to distort what it really looks like. Why VS; why?

I probably won't get around to ordering it until I can try it in or towards the end of the month so take your time Smilie
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ayoungpretender
04-12-2012 at 12:41 PM.
04-12-2012 at 12:41 PM.
Quote from GoHeels :
On MJR, if a swim top says new with defects & also says deodorant marks, could the marks be the defect? There's an animal print suit I'm considering. My DH wants me to get one & it's cheap. I don't like it enough to pay full price at VS. I thought this could be a good compromise.
I think MJR puts "deodorant marks," "minor marks," and such on just about everything so it's harder to have a return be their fault. Plus, if they put that on most or all of the listings they don't have to examine every garment as thoroughly. I haven't had any problems with items listed as new with defects.
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04-12-2012 at 12:48 PM.
04-12-2012 at 12:48 PM.
Quote from ayoungpretender :
I think MJR puts "deodorant marks," "minor marks," and such on just about everything so it's harder to have a return be their fault. Plus, if they put that on most or all of the listings they don't have to examine every garment as thoroughly. I haven't had any problems with items listed as new with defects.
Thanks for the feedback. hug I was wondering of the deodorant mark would be the defect they are referring to or if there could be another defect. If that's all it is, I'll order it. I wash everything before I wear it anyway.
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