Down the Indie Rabbit Hole

[pokeballssohard]

I have been super tempted by them too but it's just hard to spend that much money when other stuff is so much cheaper. Maybe I'll ask Mr. B to order me some stuff for Xmas

Yeah, that was the struggle I've been having this whole time. But, coffin compacts? With bat mirrors? Too cute! And the lippies are pricey... But sooo pretty. I've seen to many swatches to deny myself them anymore!

 

[turntrekgodhead]

My favorite blushes so far have been from Glamour Doll Eyes, Hello Waffle and Aromaleigh.  Hello Waffle's formula in particular I like as it applies more like a regular blush to me, and not as "HEY LOOK AT ME, I"M WEARING BLUSH" like a lot of indies seem to with the heavy pigmentation.

I have also been pretty happy with a cream blush sample I tried from Kiss My Sass.  They have cream highlighters as well, that are pretty fun.

I have heard really good things about blushes from Little Sparrow as well, especially if you are interested in trying blue or purple blushes.  I have an order out, but have not yet tried any of these myself.

If I remember right, I think you are in Canada.  Hello Waffle is a Canadian company so shipping costs might make this one for you to try.  My favorites from her so far are Coral Silk, Sweet Tea and the Golden Veil highlighter.  And all of the companies I mentioned do offer sample sizes in the blush, so it is relatively inexpensive to check them out.

Thank you so much! I'm gonna look a couple of these up. And blue and purple blush are totally up my alley. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[pokeballssohard]

I know this isn't makeup; but since it's getting cold (where I am at least), and I can't think of anyone who doesn't like cute socks, have you all heard of Sock Dreams? They're this adorable sock specialty store based in Oregon and they have so many socks.

Well, not just socks. They have tights, sock garters, leg warmers, arm warmers, and they come in so many styles. Tabi, over the knee, thigh high, ankle, slouchy, patterned SO MANY. I don't know about you, but I am a lady who loves her some thigh high socks. Especially thick, slouchy ones in the in the winter time (with the little help of my trust garter belt.)

But yeah, thought I'd share the love. And warm toes. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Lolo22]

Here's another sneak peak of Aromaleighs holiday collection. I am so excited for this!

 

[Cultfigure]

has anyone ever done a Rocky Horror Picture SHow or Simpsons collection? I'd also like The Collection About Nothing (Seinfeld!)

Oddly, MAC is the only company I can think of who's done the first two. And I would love the Collection About Nothing. Finally, makeup that my sponge-worthy BF could join me in being excited about!

 

[meaganola]

I know this isn't makeup; but since it's getting cold (where I am at least), and I can't think of anyone who doesn't like cute socks, have you all heard of Sock Dreams? They're this adorable sock specialty store based in Oregon and they have so many socks.

Well, not just socks. They have tights, sock garters, leg warmers, arm warmers, and they come in so many styles. Tabi, over the knee, thigh high, ankle, slouchy, patterned SO MANY. I don't know about you, but I am a lady who loves her some thigh high socks. Especially thick, slouchy ones in the in the winter time (with the little help of my trust garter belt.)

But yeah, thought I'd share the love. And warm toes. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

Oh, Sock Dreams.  Love that store.  And it's a local store for me not too far out of the way on my regular errands-running route, so I find myself there far more often than I should.  And SO EXCITED!  It's knee-high weather!  I can actually wear some of the OTK socks from Sock Dreams!

ETA:  Once upon a time a few years ago, Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab was actually developing a line of perfume oils in conjunction with Sock Dreams.  There were going to be socks to coordinate with the scents, like Blue Stripes.  The line was never released, though.  I was just thinking about that whole thing this morning.

 

[Amber McCarley]

And I've hit my breaking point with VDC....
Today I sent *with my order numbers*

"I have been super nice throughout all this but I am reaching my limits...If these aren't sent with tracking that actually updates within the next 7 days I will be requesting a refund. The amount of other people whom you have neglected to ship orders too is overwhelming. I hear nothing but good things about your products themselves and would love to try them but if I have to keep hounding you it is not worth my time. 3 months later is taking advantage of my kindness...please correct this. It's no secret you are in violation of FTC guidelines...you seem like a nice person, truly, but please stop giving the same excuses to SO many trusting customers. Thank you, I really do want my order still but not if I have to fight for it."

*In better news, I had a fantastic birthday and thank you for the well wishes!

 

[trekkersangel]

With Christmas around the corner I would SO love to see a Buddy the Elf collection! It's our family's favorite Christmas movie & I would just die for some fun names that went along with the movie! Anyone out there know of a company that does an Elf collection??

In other news, I'm sure loving all your pretty swatches. It lets me know what I need to ask for for Christmas this year. Keep the swatches coming!!!

 

[kaitlin1209]

And I've hit my breaking point with VDC....

Today I sent *with my order numbers*

"I have been super nice throughout all this but I am reaching my limits...If these aren't sent with tracking that actually updates within the next 7 days I will be requesting a refund. The amount of other people whom you have neglected to ship orders too is overwhelming. I hear nothing but good things about your products themselves and would love to try them but if I have to keep hounding you it is not worth my time. 3 months later is taking advantage of my kindness...please correct this. It's no secret you are in violation of FTC guidelines...you seem like a nice person, truly, but please stop giving the same excuses to SO many trusting customers. Thank you, I really do want my order still but not if I have to fight for it."

*In better news, I had a fantastic birthday and thank you for the well wishes!

I think that was a very polite email given the circumstances!  That's so frustrating  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[BSquared]

And I've hit my breaking point with VDC....

Today I sent *with my order numbers*

"I have been super nice throughout all this but I am reaching my limits...If these aren't sent with tracking that actually updates within the next 7 days I will be requesting a refund. The amount of other people whom you have neglected to ship orders too is overwhelming. I hear nothing but good things about your products themselves and would love to try them but if I have to keep hounding you it is not worth my time. 3 months later is taking advantage of my kindness...please correct this. It's no secret you are in violation of FTC guidelines...you seem like a nice person, truly, but please stop giving the same excuses to SO many trusting customers. Thank you, I really do want my order still but not if I have to fight for it."

*In better news, I had a fantastic birthday and thank you for the well wishes!

I do not blame you in the slightest and I don't think it was rude!

I sent her a message on reddit, she replied that she has "put me down for a repack". An interesting response seeing I never recieved a tracking #, despite numerous requests, for my "first pack".  Pretty much confirmed my suspicions that she never packed or shipped my order in the first place.

 

[BSquared]

With Christmas around the corner I would SO love to see a Buddy the Elf collection! It's our family's favorite Christmas movie & I would just die for some fun names that went along with the movie! Anyone out there know of a company that does an Elf collection??

In other news, I'm sure loving all your pretty swatches. It lets me know what I need to ask for for Christmas this year. Keep the swatches coming!!!

Yesss! I would love an elf collection too!!!

My dawn eyes order is fantastic and I would recommend her. Ordered on Thursday, shipped and at my within a week. She sent me 4 extra samples, and her price points are great, product is good too, chrome collection is so shiny!

I have to go get another jar storage thingy today over lunch and then tonight is de-baggy night again so I'll try and post some swatches!

 

[elizabethrose]

I just want Murder Street from the GDE Halloween 2 Collection! I'll live without it /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

And Aromaleigh's Christmas Collection looks uh-maz-ing. Want want want. And I haven't even played with my huge haul the other day!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

With Christmas around the corner I would SO love to see a Buddy the Elf collection! It's our family's favorite Christmas movie & I would just die for some fun names that went along with the movie! Anyone out there know of a company that does an Elf collection??

In other news, I'm sure loving all your pretty swatches. It lets me know what I need to ask for for Christmas this year. Keep the swatches coming!!!

I would love to see an ELF collection, particularly one called "You Sit On A Throne Of Lies"

 

[MIKAGlam]

I would absolutely DIE for a Clockwork Orange collection!

Madd Style had a Clockwork orange collection and I always regret not getting it when I had the chance. They closed down at the beginning of the month unfortunately.
They also had an Elf collection as one of their last collections, I think?

 

[meaganola]

Ooh, Madd Style's Halloween bags are supposed to ship next week!

 

[KatieS131]

So the bad news is that baseball broke my heart last night, but the good news is there is always retail therapy! Excited to get my first order from Darling Girls (I had to get Soft Kitty and Triple Dog Dare, which is one of my favorite movie scenes ever!) I've also made several Aromaleigh orders recently but she has so much stuff! Maybe I need more?

 

[turntrekgodhead]

Has anyone here ever checked out/bought from Fiercemagenta on etsy? Their lipsticks and glosses look sooooo lovely.

 

[Allison H]

Ooh, Madd Style's Halloween bags are supposed to ship next week!

I forgot about Madd Style! Thanks for the reminder! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> So, I have that and NM VC coming, yay!

 

[Amber McCarley]

Pretty sure I have the Makeup Monsters Trick or Treat sub coming being delivered today. I guess this use to be Polish Pets (mostly indie nail polish) but now she has lots of eye shadows and just released a couple lipsticks yesterday. I have zero experience on Polish Pets/Makeup Monsters and totally ordered blind *because, Adventure!* The images sold me... http://www.makeupmonsters.net/

Ill post a review when I get it. (Likely in the Indie Polish tread too if the sub is mostly nail polish)

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Has anyone here ever checked out/bought from Fiercemagenta on etsy? Their lipsticks and glosses look sooooo lovely.

I've been dying for the Funfetti and Bloody Cherry lipgloss for so long!