Valentines???

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Toby
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Re: Valentines???

Post by Toby » Tue Jan 04, 2011 1:52 pm

I would love it if your dupe of MAC's Expensive Pink (Bargain Pink?) made it back onto the site!
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Re: sweet osmanthus and honeysuckle

Post by zeebs » Tue Jan 04, 2011 4:31 pm

extemter wrote:Thinking about flowers, I love the scents of sweet osmanthus (used in Chinese tea) and honeysuckle. Rarely do I see sweet osmanthus offered. There are so many species of honeysuckle that I should determine which one(s) I like. The version by Bath & Body Works smells unrealistic to me, but it may be that their blend is simply not the white/yellow species to which I'm accustomed. I've given up on finding the fresh airy scent of jasmine (like in Chinese jasmine tea) with no "stinky"/musky/sensual/animalistic indoles, so I don't even request it anymore.

I'm babbling about florals because Karen graced us with neroli/orange blossom in the cleansing conditioner so maybe she has more divine florals up her sleeve!
IDK what sweet osmanthus smells like, but I love honeysuckle, and I would also go for a hibiscus/jasmine scent! Yum :) Maybe they could be tempered with other food flavors, like I'm thinking cucumber and watercress, or maybe aloe and white tea, things like that might go well with a floral collection. Think high tea meets meditation garden. I'm not looking for sultry boudoir floral, it's so played out and doesn't feel refreshing to me at this time of year. I agree that I don't want musky fragrances at all. Rather, I want bright, fresh, outdoorsy, perhaps herbal or sweet, but nothing heavy. Think a picnic in a meadow. Think fresh-cut peonies. Think gentle bouquets of roses for a sweet sixteen party. Think light pink and pastel and fresh cut grass.
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Re: Valentines???

Post by Emily » Wed Jan 05, 2011 2:06 pm

I'll second the matte tomato-red blush. I'd be all over that.

I've also been wanting a red gloss with blue duochrome and a pink gloss or stick with green duochrome. Both should be vegan, ideally.
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superwahz
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Re: Valentines???

Post by superwahz » Wed Jan 05, 2011 10:33 pm

I'd LOVE a lip gloss or lipstick in Alizarin Crimson...it's my best red, makes my cheeks glow and my eyes sparkle and I cannot find it anywhere! Here's a link to the paint color http://www.dickblick.com/items/00323-3061/ A blush in it would be stellar too, it just looks like Valentine's Day!

And...anything that smells like actual jasmine tea would be glorious. I too have searched for it with no luck. Ohhh, I love the scent of Earl Grey too. I think a "tea garden" sort of release would be lovely!
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aud
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Re: Valentines???

Post by aud » Wed Jan 05, 2011 11:07 pm

MyLavenderHeart wrote:
What about perfume in small roller bottles?

I would adoooore perfume from SN! I know you mentioned you have made perfume sticks earlier (never tried solid perfume before, would love to though! :mrgreen: )

But since you had some troubble with the formula I thought maybe a small roller bottle could work too?

I would love a dupe of OBSESSION from Calvin Clein! A warm, sensual and spicy scent!

If not a roller bottle I would LOVE for you to not give up on the solide perfume idea!!
I wouldn`t mind it it was in a pod at all, just as long as you made it, lol :mrgreen:

Second them all :) Roller bottles/ stick. Rosemary, Geranium & lavender scents.
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tardis
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Re: Valentines???

Post by tardis » Fri Jan 07, 2011 10:44 am

A fragrance that smells exactly like the Rose Hydrating Serum. I've been wearing it on my wrists just so I can smell it. It's so natural and lovely.

Also: more glows, please. I'm in love with these.
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Re: Valentines???

Post by veronica » Sat Jan 08, 2011 1:04 am

I know I already put it under the wishlist (under the Joan Holloway post), but an orange-red lippie is all I am dreaming of at the moment...gotta spend this V-Day with my sweetheart on the opposite coast, so I think a bold color will be a great pick-me-up!
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Re: Valentines???

Post by aud » Sat Jan 08, 2011 6:50 am

Oh yes and a reissue of the GWP ES Elle, please.

PS: Are there any colours on the site that are close to Elle? They seem slightly darker than Elle to me on my screen.
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Re: Valentines???

Post by Cupcake » Sat Jan 08, 2011 11:23 am

aud wrote:Oh yes and a reissue of the GWP ES Elle, please.

PS: Are there any colours on the site that are close to Elle? They seem slightly darker than Elle to me on my screen.
Elle? That's the soft, slightly pearly lavendar-lilac GWP? The nearest one for tone and finish could be Romp from Thea's collection. It's a bit deeper and richer and it's certainly not a replacement but I think it's a similar look and feel to Elle. Loved Elle, it could've been an early interpretation of a suede. Would be superb for Springtime.

(Thea's collection really has to be seen in person. The finish and texture really doesn't come across to it's full glory in photos. It's fabulous. All mine got 'borrowed' and didn't come back so I'm slowly replacing them. They're feminine and yet edgy, brimming with character!)
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Re: Valentines???

Post by aud » Sun Jan 09, 2011 9:22 am

Cupcake wrote:
aud wrote:Oh yes and a reissue of the GWP ES Elle, please.

PS: Are there any colours on the site that are close to Elle? They seem slightly darker than Elle to me on my screen.
Elle? That's the soft, slightly pearly lavendar-lilac GWP? The nearest one for tone and finish could be Romp from Thea's collection. It's a bit deeper and richer and it's certainly not a replacement but I think it's a similar look and feel to Elle. Loved Elle, it could've been an early interpretation of a suede. Would be superb for Springtime.

(Thea's collection really has to be seen in person. The finish and texture really doesn't come across to it's full glory in photos. It's fabulous. All mine got 'borrowed' and didn't come back so I'm slowly replacing them. They're feminine and yet edgy, brimming with character!)
Yup, that's The Elle :) I got Romp as a sample in one of my orders and tried it, but it turns too dark on my skin. Elle was perfect as it's light and cool-toned enough, yet not too sheer on me. But thanks for the suggestion.

Been looking at other sites for a similar colour but nothing has turned up.

And yes, it's the perfect Spring colour!
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