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RETIRED The Official VS, Beauty & more Thread

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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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GoHeels
04-13-2012 at 02:56 PM.
04-13-2012 at 02:56 PM.
Prescriptives has 5 free deluxe samples with any order today. http://www.prescriptives.com/?cm_...ull-_-null If you've ordered the $3.00 compact in the past, you can reorder from a previous order.
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kurips
04-13-2012 at 03:06 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:06 PM.
Quote from GoHeels :
Try S&K Menswear, if you have one. They have good quality for the price. There's usually a deal, but it's often BOGO. That may not help in your situation.

ETA: The place I'm thinking of may be Men's Warehouse now too. Sorry Blush

I had forgotten about the Chanel sample. Obviously, I haven't gotten it.
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thanks for the response guys. guess they sent out some but not all. wonder why...

i have a question - does anyone know where a good place to get a mens suit is? my mom wants me to take my dad shopping and i have no idea where! it will have to be not too expensive but i'd like it to not look cheap as it's for my wedding. he's pretty small.
Men's Wearhouse. IIRC, like maybe 7 years ago, we went there to get DH a suit. We knew nothing. They were really helpful and I think knowledgeable since they are specialized anyway. They offer alteration.
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nerdicus
04-13-2012 at 03:09 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:09 PM.
Quote from kurips :
Men's Wearhouse. IIRC, like maybe 7 years ago, we went there to get DH a suit. We knew nothing. They were really helpful and I think knowledgeable since they are specialized anyway. They offer alteration.
thanks guys! i guess i'll go there. i hate going without some sort of coupon tho. Sadwalk

thanks GH for the prescriptives HU. i wonder if i could have done that last time to get the mascara too. i will have so many of these compacts...
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wolfiegirl
04-13-2012 at 03:15 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:15 PM.
Quote from annicus :
thanks guys! i guess i'll go there. i hate going without some sort of coupon tho. Sadwalk

thanks GH for the prescriptives HU. i wonder if i could have done that last time to get the mascara too. i will have so many of these compacts...
dont go to the mens warehouse in glendale though. they have horrible service.
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flyingxxsheep
04-13-2012 at 03:16 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:16 PM.
Hi Girls,

Just wondering if you all could give me some advice. I made a couple of purchases of clearance bras (and they are most likely the last of the style and size). I received one bra and it was completely the wrong style, color and size (although the packaging was correct). It was a clearance bra and I used a coupon and an SRC on it, so it made it really cheap. If I call, will they question the order, like why it was so cheap? I'm afraid to call because of that, since I like to get really good deals and most of my orders are probably clearance and with coupons. I really think I should call about it, but I'm a little scared of what they might say (plus it was the last one so they probably can't replace it). Please let me know what you girls think I should do.

The next problem I have is that another bra (clearance again) was shipped out 4/4, expected to be delivered 4/11, but it never came. I checked the tracking and there are no updates since 4/4: "electronic shipping info received." I'm not sure if I should wait a couple of more days or just call VS (not sure if they can do anything about it either). Plus, I used a coupon on it again which made the bra really cheap, so I'm scared to call them. That bra was probably the last of the style, color, and size, so I'm not sure if they'll be able to do anything if I call or if emailing will be any better. Please let me know what you girls would do.

Thanks. Any help is appreciated! Smilie
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tarribear
04-13-2012 at 03:26 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:26 PM.
Quote from flyingxxsheep :
Hi Girls,

Just wondering if you all could give me some advice. I made a couple of purchases of clearance bras (and they are most likely the last of the style and size). I received one bra and it was completely the wrong style, color and size (although the packaging was correct). It was a clearance bra and I used a coupon and an SRC on it, so it made it really cheap. If I call, will they question the order, like why it was so cheap? I'm afraid to call because of that, since I like to get really good deals and most of my orders are probably clearance and with coupons. I really think I should call about it, but I'm a little scared of what they might say (plus it was the last one so they probably can't replace it). Please let me know what you girls think I should do.

The next problem I have is that another bra (clearance again) was shipped out 4/4, expected to be delivered 4/11, but it never came. I checked the tracking and there are no updates since 4/4: "electronic shipping info received." I'm not sure if I should wait a couple of more days or just call VS (not sure if they can do anything about it either). Plus, I used a coupon on it again which made the bra really cheap, so I'm scared to call them. That bra was probably the last of the style, color, and size, so I'm not sure if they'll be able to do anything if I call or if emailing will be any better. Please let me know what you girls would do.

Thanks. Any help is appreciated! Smilie
#1 - you could email, you could call or you could just return the one you have back to VS.com via the store. Maybe what you can do first is call and see if they still have that one in stock, if they say no, just say ty and hang up. If they do have it then it is up to you how you want to handle it.

#2- I always wait to call until after then date it says it will be there by, if you don't and call before, they are just going to tell you to call back after that date.
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GoHeels
04-13-2012 at 03:30 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:30 PM.
Quote from annicus :
thanks guys! i guess i'll go there. i hate going without some sort of coupon tho. :sadwalk :
I don't know if I've seen any coupons, except the ones you get when you rent a tux there. If you aren't renting your wedding tuxes there, you may be able to get one on ebay. I think they're for 50% off an item, but I can't remember for sure. As I said before, they often have BOGO, but that won't help unless he needs 2 of everything. FWIW, if you plan to rent tuxes for the wedding, they are very competitive in their pricing. At least, for FL & NC.

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thanks GH for the prescriptives HU. i wonder if i could have done that last time to get the mascara too. i will have so many of these compacts...
I think I remember trying to add the compact before, & it wouldn't. I can't remember for sure though. Either way, I hope it works next time. One of the samples is a deluxe sample of the false eyelash mascara for anyone who still wants to try it.

Quote from flyingxxsheep :
Hi Girls,

Just wondering if you all could give me some advice. I made a couple of purchases of clearance bras (and they are most likely the last of the style and size). I received one bra and it was completely the wrong style, color and size (although the packaging was correct). It was a clearance bra and I used a coupon and an SRC on it, so it made it really cheap. If I call, will they question the order, like why it was so cheap? I'm afraid to call because of that, since I like to get really good deals and most of my orders are probably clearance and with coupons. I really think I should call about it, but I'm a little scared of what they might say (plus it was the last one so they probably can't replace it). Please let me know what you girls think I should do.

The next problem I have is that another bra (clearance again) was shipped out 4/4, expected to be delivered 4/11, but it never came. I checked the tracking and there are no updates since 4/4: "electronic shipping info received." I'm not sure if I should wait a couple of more days or just call VS (not sure if they can do anything about it either). Plus, I used a coupon on it again which made the bra really cheap, so I'm scared to call them. That bra was probably the last of the style, color, and size, so I'm not sure if they'll be able to do anything if I call or if emailing will be any better. Please let me know what you girls would do.

Thanks. Any help is appreciated! : )
I'm always afraid of getting in trouble too, so I'm no help. I was wondering how you're getting codes to work with clearance items. If you don't mind sharing, I'd love to know what your trick is. Feel free to PM me, if you want. Smilie
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wolfiegirl
04-13-2012 at 03:32 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:32 PM.
Quote from flyingxxsheep :
Hi Girls,

Just wondering if you all could give me some advice. I made a couple of purchases of clearance bras (and they are most likely the last of the style and size). I received one bra and it was completely the wrong style, color and size (although the packaging was correct). It was a clearance bra and I used a coupon and an SRC on it, so it made it really cheap. If I call, will they question the order, like why it was so cheap? I'm afraid to call because of that, since I like to get really good deals and most of my orders are probably clearance and with coupons. I really think I should call about it, but I'm a little scared of what they might say (plus it was the last one so they probably can't replace it). Please let me know what you girls think I should do.

The next problem I have is that another bra (clearance again) was shipped out 4/4, expected to be delivered 4/11, but it never came. I checked the tracking and there are no updates since 4/4: "electronic shipping info received." I'm not sure if I should wait a couple of more days or just call VS (not sure if they can do anything about it either). Plus, I used a coupon on it again which made the bra really cheap, so I'm scared to call them. That bra was probably the last of the style, color, and size, so I'm not sure if they'll be able to do anything if I call or if emailing will be any better. Please let me know what you girls would do.

Thanks. Any help is appreciated! Smilie
Quote from tarribear :
#1 - you could email, you could call or you could just return the one you have back to VS.com via the store. Maybe what you can do first is call and see if they still have that one in stock, if they say no, just say ty and hang up. If they do have it then it is up to you how you want to handle it.

#2- I always wait to call until after then date it says it will be there by, if you don't and call before, they are just going to tell you to call back after that date.
it's ok that your orders are cheap. that shouldnt deter you from calling

i agree with tarri-if they have the bra, just ask them to do an even exchange.
if they dont have it, you can always return via store and get your $ back.

for your mail issue, wait a few days after the date it should arrive. They usually make you wait a week before they do anything or file a claim w/ the post office.
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kurips
04-13-2012 at 03:37 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:37 PM.
Mommies, I need advice:

I'm thinking of buying a baby food maker that steams and purees. Is this stuff worth it? I'm looking at one that's about $65 at Amazon, and it's reasonably-priced at that point, they can go up to $100+.

With my first child, I bought the ready-made baby food. In theory, homemade is better. But is the investment for the baby food maker worth it? Plus the accessories (storage dishes)? Also to those who have gone homemade, isn't it a lot of inconvenience in terms of shopping, preparing them in batches, freezing, thawing etc?
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kurips
04-13-2012 at 03:40 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:40 PM.
i just received my von maur gifts! i almost feel bad for having them wrap them. they actually used wrapping paper laugh out loud

eta: i picked all 3 as adult lady's wrap, thinking if i'm getting 3 boxes i can use for storage, i'd want them to match. they actually have them in white box, wrapped in floral paper. and they even went as far as using 3 different paper designs for my 3 gifts Paperbag
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hba123
04-13-2012 at 03:55 PM.
04-13-2012 at 03:55 PM.
Ladies, if anyone is interested, Pinecone is looking for new members: https://www.pineconeresearch.com/..._Form.aspx
Surveys pay $3, either by check or Paypal, payment comes within a week. I have been averaging 2 surveys a week. There are also product tests.
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nerdicus
04-13-2012 at 04:01 PM.
04-13-2012 at 04:01 PM.
Quote from kurips :
i just received my von maur gifts! i almost feel bad for having them wrap them. they actually used wrapping paper laugh out loud

eta: i picked all 3 as adult lady's wrap, thinking if i'm getting 3 boxes i can use for storage, i'd want them to match. they actually have them in white box, wrapped in floral paper. and they even went as far as using 3 different paper designs for my 3 gifts Paperbag
yay boxes! i only asked for 1. not sure why. i don't like unwrapping stuff - feel like it's a waste of paper, i guess. but i need boxes!
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bradedup
04-13-2012 at 04:03 PM.
04-13-2012 at 04:03 PM.
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Ladies, if anyone is interested, Pinecone is looking for new members: https://www.pineconeresearch.com/..._Form.aspx
Surveys pay $3, either by check or Paypal, payment comes within a week. I have been averaging 2 surveys a week. There are also product tests.
I don't see where to sign up ^_^ -- the sign up link redirects away.

EDIT: nevermind--got it to work--signed up and got rejected. I actually used to be a member years ago...when they paid 5$...and i stopped doing it for a while and got booted. ^_^
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04-13-2012 at 04:07 PM.
04-13-2012 at 04:07 PM.
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I don't see where to sign up ^_^ -- the sign up link redirects away.
That's weird. When I click on it I get the form. Let me check.
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04-13-2012 at 04:09 PM.
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That's weird. When I click on it I get the form. Let me check.
Ooops, I need to forward the email so PM me your email if interested.
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