Down the Indie Rabbit Hole

[rachelshine]

Got my Fryinnae order on Friday! Obviously threw it all on mah face immediately! Demon's Desire is AMAZE balls. Like AMAZING. I loved Last Kiss a lot more than expected too. All Hallows Eve is a gorgeous shadow and the freebie, Innocent Sorrow, will be worn all da time. Swatches under the spoiler.

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I also picked up Pixie Epoxy finally & it's prettty dope. I think I'll do a head to head with GDE's Foil Me. Annnd I got Hollywood Sorcery. I really like it. Gives a nice glow and I don't see any real added color, esp seeing as I am pale a fuq. 

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

So my NM VC did show up, apparently my mail lady took my packages INSIDE MY GARAGE on Saturday and put them on the steps leading into the house.  Which they've never done before!  But I have it, the colors are gorgeous, and yeeeeeessss "Helluva Lover" is SO perfect as a red stain!  I put on a light coat, wore it around the house for a few hours and woke up the next morning with "cherry popsicle" lips!

 

[chibimorph]

I don't even want to admit how many eyeshadows I have bought since discovering Indies (and this thread) Maybe Ill count just to help me realize that I should buy only the ones I REALLY want and not everything haha. (I know that just samples alone I have nearly filled 6 bead jar sets of 30 jars and that doesnt count mini jars or full sized ones....or glitters....)

In other news, serious call for indie insider info! (I like the 3 "I's" there!) A friend finally drug me into Lush for the first time and convinced me to try some of their bath bombs....now I am hooked on them and looking for smaller company indie options. Anyone have any insight here? The only one I know of is Fortune Cookie soap and they seem to be out of a LOT of things. I know Haus of Gloi does bath bombs and they said that they will have some with Sunday's second release so I am ECSTATIC for that! Any others that are great? *Especially any who might be doing Halloween/autumn scents and such*

Lastly, to join the conversation, I also have not received a ship notice for my Victorian Disco order from July 27th. Blah.

KBShimmer has bath bombs, too.

https://www.kbshimmer.com/product-category/soap-bath-products/bath-bombs/

And I also have a lot of indie eyeshadows... it's the main reason why I'm currently holding off on Dryades and Diavoli by Aromaleigh (and the Halloween stuff by Fyrinnae) -_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[turntrekgodhead]

Just looked at this thread for the first time! Who has the Orange is the New Black collection? And I know of Shiro, but who else has fandom-related collections?

 

[Lolo22]

So my NM VC did show up, apparently my mail lady took my packages INSIDE MY GARAGE on Saturday and put them on the steps leading into the house.  Which they've never done before!  But I have it, the colors are gorgeous, and yeeeeeessss "Helluva Lover" is SO perfect as a red stain!  I put on a light coat, wore it around the house for a few hours and woke up the next morning with "cherry popsicle" lips!

Lol, that always weirds me out!  Like, they're a liiiittle too close to going inside and grabbing a snack /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

@@rachelshine you are totally rocking those lippies!  I love the subtle gold sparkle to them!

 

[Amber McCarley]

@@rachelshine love love love those lippies on you hun! plus you look adorable lol

Thanks everyone for the Bath Bomb's recommendations! I have been writing them all down. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Tamarin]

Just looked at this thread for the first time! Who has the Orange is the New Black collection? And I know of Shiro, but who else has fandom-related collections?

Darling girl has the oitnb collection (called the black collection on the website) though I'm not sure if it has been released yet.

Lots of indie companies have fandom-based collections but they usually have them named something else to avoid copyright issues. Pretty much all of Shiro's collections are fandom-based, and off the top of my head, Hello Waffle, NM, Darling girl all have stuff.  

 

[Kelly Silva]

In other news, serious call for indie insider info! (I like the 3 "I's" there!) A friend finally drug me into Lush for the first time and convinced me to try some of their bath bombs....now I am hooked on them and looking for smaller company indie options. Anyone have any insight here? The only one I know of is Fortune Cookie soap and they seem to be out of a LOT of things. I know Haus of Gloi does bath bombs and they said that they will have some with Sunday's second release so I am ECSTATIC for that! Any others that are great? *Especially any who might be doing Halloween/autumn scents and such*

I'm one of the weird ones who doesn't care for Lush, I don't think anything there smells really that good, and I've only tried a FCS Tree of Life bath bomb, and it was really scented, I probably could have only used half instead of the whole thing.

Regarding storage, once I move, I'm going to get two Alex storage drawers and probably get some plastic trays to store them all in.


@@rachelshine I love the awesome lip colors! They look great on you!

Just looked at this thread for the first time! Who has the Orange is the New Black collection? And I know of Shiro, but who else has fandom-related collections?

I don't know if anyone who ordered the OITNB collection has it yet, it just came out a week or so ago. I know there are some swatches out there from people who got a sneak peek. Geek Chic Cosmetics has fandom stuff, Aromaleigh has a few, Victorian Disco, and Notoriously Morbid has some. It kind of depends on what fandom you're looking for.

 

[trekkersangel]

I've been such a good girl & not bought anything since September 1st.  Are y'all proud of me?  (NO!!!  I NEED ALL THE THINGS!!!  It's killing me!).  But I think I might have to splurge on the Haus of Gloi restock this week & the FCS Beetlejuice collection (just for a day right?)

The hubs is still gone for military training, & I've got family coming into town on Thursday - 2 of which are so ill, I have to play nurse the entire time they're here & keep them from wandering off because they don't know who they are (bless their hearts.  My dear mom & grandma . . . one with terminal illness & one with dementia.  SO happy to have them visit me!  I really am.).  Not to mention trying to stay sane as mom of 6 kiddos & plan a birthday party for child #3 in the middle of it all.  

Yes, yes!  I believe a splurge is in order & well deserved!  What to buy, what to buy.  I MUST HAVE GHOST PUFFS!!!

 

[Lolo22]

I'm one of the weird ones who doesn't care for Lush, I don't think anything there smells really that good, and I've only tried a FCS Tree of Life bath bomb, and it was really scented, I probably could have only used half instead of the whole thing.

I'm with you, I actually dislike most of their smells (too strong? too floral?) and the bath bombs are really spendy if you are lazy like me and don't bother cutting them up.  I've loved the FCS bath bombs I've tried, but the sugar cube bath fizzies were a bit lame and not worth it. 

Also speaking of OITNB.... Darling girl posted the new gwp offer, which is a mini of your choice (code minime).  I picked up the OITNB shades I wanted and got 1 for free /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

My order---

Duct Tape Couture - Black Collection inspired by OITNB

Marzipan Nipples - Black Collection Inspired by OITNB

Pennsatucky - Black Collection inspired by OITNB :

Pornstache - Black Collection inspired by OITNB

Squat & Cough - Black Collection inspired by OITNB

 

[kaitlin1209]

Question: How does everyone use Haus of Gloi bubbling scrub? Also, how are the bubbling scrubs different from emulsifying scrubs (sugar exfoliants)?

 

[Anne Questra Sutkoff]

Question: How does everyone use Haus of Gloi bubbling scrub? Also, how are the bubbling scrubs different from emulsifying scrubs (sugar exfoliants)?

I use them with a washcloth.  The bubbling scrub is more like a creme soap that just happens to have some scrubbyness in it, while the emulsifying scrubs are a full on exfoliating scrub, that leave behind a nice moisturizing layer of oil. 

 

[kaitlin1209]

I use them with a washcloth.  The bubbling scrub is more like a creme soap that just happens to have some scrubbyness in it, while the emulsifying scrubs are a full on exfoliating scrub, that leave behind a nice moisturizing layer of oil. 

Ooh okay thank you! Creme soap is the context that my brain wasn't picking up. 

 

[biancardi]

Got my Fryinnae order on Friday! Obviously threw it all on mah face immediately! Demon's Desire is AMAZE balls. Like AMAZING. I loved Last Kiss a lot more than expected too. All Hallows Eve is a gorgeous shadow and the freebie, Innocent Sorrow, will be worn all da time. Swatches under the spoiler.

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I also picked up Pixie Epoxy finally & it's prettty dope. I think I'll do a head to head with GDE's Foil Me. Annnd I got Hollywood Sorcery. I really like it. Gives a nice glow and I don't see any real added color, esp seeing as I am pale a fuq.

and of course, after seeing you in Demon's Desire, I got it....lol...plus Saloon Girl. Those are the deep vampy colors I am looking for.

 

[BSquared]

Fyrinnae order shipped too, woohoo!

 

[Allison H]

I use them with a washcloth. The bubbling scrub is more like a creme soap that just happens to have some scrubbyness in it, while the emulsifying scrubs are a full on exfoliating scrub, that leave behind a nice moisturizing layer of oil.

Agreed!

The extra moisturizing oil last for a while. I used Ghost Puffs bubbling scrub this morning (about 6 hours ago), and I'm still nicely moisturized. For me, there's no need to add any lotions or potions after the bubbling scrub.

 

[Kelly Silva]

Is it wrong to secretly hope my Hello Waffle giant order goes over TAT just so I get extra samples? Because Christine said she would be doing that for the few birthday sale orders that went over 20 day TAT, and I might be one of them. I'm basically crossing my fingers that my order takes even longer, lol!  :lol:

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Is it wrong to secretly hope my Hello Waffle giant order goes over TAT just so I get extra samples? Because Christine said she would be doing that for the few birthday sale orders that went over 20 day TAT, and I might be one of them. I'm basically crossing my fingers that my order takes even longer, lol!  :lol:

Hahaha I'm hoping this too. I HAVE to be one of the last orders though..I placed mine at almost midnight on her birthday. She said she was done with the 800s and mine is in the 1000s!

 

[Kelly Silva]

Hahaha I'm hoping this too. I HAVE to be one of the last orders though..I placed mine at almost midnight on her birthday. She said she was done with the 800s and mine is in the 1000s!

Haha yeah I'm order #963, but I ordered like half the website! Come on extra samples!

 

[chibimorph]

Is it wrong to secretly hope my Hello Waffle giant order goes over TAT just so I get extra samples? Because Christine said she would be doing that for the few birthday sale orders that went over 20 day TAT, and I might be one of them. I'm basically crossing my fingers that my order takes even longer, lol!  :lol:

I ordered late during the sale in hopes of this h34r: /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

I was also having internet problems that day so I didn't order as late as I had hoped since I wanted to make sure I got the order placed in time /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  (order #1009)