Down the Indie Rabbit Hole

[meaganola]

SO WEIRD. I've had problems with scents triggering migraines and STABBITY pretty much my whole life. I've become pretty good at picking apart note lists and figuring out whether something is going to be ick. Evergreen notes are sometimes a problem, but I can usually tell at a sniff whether it's going to be an issue on a particular day. New development with Haus of Gloi Rosy Cheeked. It triggers this: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scintillating_scotoma

No pain, but it interferes with my vision enough that I can't read or type. No longer allowed during the workweek. It's a good thing today is a light day here.

ETA: Uh, I apparently spoke too soon about the pain. Here's hoping MOAR COFFEE helps with that.

 

[BSquared]

I feel so bad for you guys who get migraines triggered by scents. Luckily the only thing I get them from is lack of sleep. I can't imagine just being out in the world and worried about if you're going to smell something that would trigger it. They're so awful.

 

[kaitlin1209]

SO WEIRD. I've had problems with scents triggering migraines and STABBITY pretty much my whole life. I've become pretty good at picking apart note lists and figuring out whether something is going to be ick. Evergreen notes are sometimes a problem, but I can usually tell at a sniff whether it's going to be an issue on a particular day. New development with Haus of Gloi Rosy Cheeked. It triggers this: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scintillating_scotoma

No pain, but it interferes with my vision enough that I can't read or type. No longer allowed during the workweek. It's a good thing today is a light day here.

ETA: Uh, I apparently spoke too soon about the pain. Here's hoping MOAR COFFEE helps with that.

That is crazy!  I've lost peripheral vision from migraines but it looks different. 

I'm thankful mine are triggered by dehydration/not taking my migraine meds and not random scents. 

I do kind of want to place a HoG order but I'm on the fence. If anyone buys the Rosy Cheeked lip tint, please swatch and let us know!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

Gah! This months VC colors are amazing!

 

[Anne Questra Sutkoff]

GDE OTM is up!

I just got a 2 month with no hassle.  I guess since she stopped announcing it, it's slowed down /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[ChelsDixon]

I was just coming to post that! I got a 2 month too!

 

[Shalott]

Good indie day today! Got my VC shipping notice, and also picked up some extras from last months VC, the Grisly Grimoires and the November COTM. Then I was able to get in and out with a two month GDE OTM with no hassle, despite how nervous I was!

Today is also the last day for the ten (business) day TAT for Debaucherous Bath, so I better get shipping today. I'm slightly annoyed by this, and also annoyed by how many people have gotten shipping from Haus of Gloi, sooo yeah. Well can't do anything but wait right now, but I just want to smell more deliciousness!

 

[SOSRedAlertSOS]

YES! I got an OTM and I'm getting an order from GDE today too! All hail the Glamour Doll Eyes!

 

[dressupthedog]

I just missed the 2 month, but I snagged a 1 month OTM!

 

[meaganola]

I should be getting my Haus of Gloi Yule order and Rainbow Honey mystery bag today! I'm not surprised by how quickly the HoG order is getting here because I live about twenty minutes (in heavy traffic) away from them, but that's the other side of the country from RH. Even with priority mail, it's still a day earlier than I had been expecting.

(And I was cartjacked on a GDE two-month, but it was going to be for Secret Santa since I'm still on my annual sub, so I just shrugged and didn't go for a one-month even though I have a really good feeling about this month!)

 

[Verorenee]

Oh shoot. I wanted to try for 2 months even though I'm already getting this months. I'll just have to try really hard next month to get that December one!

 

[ChelsDixon]

My husband just let me know my HoG Yule was delivered to his work so I'll have it in a few hours! That was fast! I told him he better not open it lol

 

[chelsealynn]

SO WEIRD. I've had problems with scents triggering migraines and STABBITY pretty much my whole life. I've become pretty good at picking apart note lists and figuring out whether something is going to be ick. Evergreen notes are sometimes a problem, but I can usually tell at a sniff whether it's going to be an issue on a particular day. New development with Haus of Gloi Rosy Cheeked. It triggers this: http://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scintillating_scotoma

No pain, but it interferes with my vision enough that I can't read or type. No longer allowed during the workweek. It's a good thing today is a light day here.

ETA: Uh, I apparently spoke too soon about the pain. Here's hoping MOAR COFFEE helps with that.

I get those as well just prior to getting a migraine.  They suck.  The first time I had it happen to me I was in the middle of reading something and thought I was going blind.  Scary then but funny to think about now.  Mine are not usually triggered by scents, they seem to be pretty random.  Thank you for the heads up though, I'll have to try out Rosy Cheeked on one of my days off just to be safe.

 

[Shalott]

I get those as well just prior to getting a migraine.  They suck.  The first time I had it happen to me I was in the middle of reading something and thought I was going blind.  Scary then but funny to think about now.  Mine are not usually triggered by scents, they seem to be pretty random.  Thank you for the heads up though, I'll have to try out Rosy Cheeked on one of my days off just to be safe.

Ugh, yeah, I get the auras bad about 15-20 minutes before a migraine. Usually just enough time to let me know one is coming and to get vertical. -_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> I've never been triggered by a scent, but loud, repetitive noises can do it. Luckily I only get migraines once in a while.

Cluster headache though.... that's the shit. I'm in the middle of a cluster period right now, and a couple of days ago they were bad. Again, usually not triggered by scent, but scent can make it worse/put my off that scent, so I usually try to avoid it when I actively have a headache. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

So sorry for those of you who are sensitive to fragrance! That would absolutely devastate me! -_- /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[Allison H]

Good indie day today! Got my VC shipping notice, and also picked up some extras from last months VC, the Grisly Grimoires and the November COTM. Then I was able to get in and out with a two month GDE OTM with no hassle, despite how nervous I was!

Today is also the last day for the ten (business) day TAT for Debaucherous Bath, so I better get shipping today. I'm slightly annoyed by this, and also annoyed by how many people have gotten shipping from Haus of Gloi, sooo yeah. Well can't do anything but wait right now, but I just want to smell more deliciousness!

I'm at the 10th day for my Debaucherous Bath order as well, thanks for the reminder! I'm also still waiting on HoG, but I had 2 orders, plus they're adding on a perfume for me, so I expect to wait for that a bit.

I hope you receive shipping details soon!

 

[page5]

I have a few perfume oils that I love and I've ordered from a couple places mentioned here to try and find a couple more to love. 

I ordered from Haus of Gloi, they were unable to fill one of my selections so my order has been delayed.  Also, Alchemic Muse I ordered three testers and they should arrive in the next day or so. Looking forward to trying out a few new scents. 

I'm hoping to find one or two scents to have hubby buy me for xmas. 

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

omgggggggggg the VC this month!  LOVE LOVE LOVE.  @@meaganola thanks for pointing out that most of these are lip-safe or I would have been sad for a few!  I wanna make a lipgloss out of Northman!  (How does that work?  I have a tin of TokyoMilk lip balm in Salted Caramel, just scoop a bit out, mix with pigment and apply?)

AND Vee posted a swatch of Fairy Royalty!  Looks like it will complement several of the VC colors very well!  (I'll try to post it here in a spoiler!)

NM VC colors:

Spoiler

Fairy Royalty from GDE:

Spoiler

 

[Tamarin]

omgggggggggg the VC this month!  LOVE LOVE LOVE.  @@meaganola thanks for pointing out that most of these are lip-safe or I would have been sad for a few!  I wanna make a lipgloss out of Northman!  (How does that work?  I have a tin of TokyoMilk lip balm in Salted Caramel, just scoop a bit out, mix with pigment and apply?)

AND Vee posted a swatch of Fairy Royalty!  Looks like it will complement several of the VC colors very well!  (I'll try to post it here in a spoiler!)

NM VC colors:

You could probably make it into a lipgloss if you just used clear balm or gloss, or you could use life's entropy placebo gloss

 

[Shalott]

You could probably make it into a lipgloss if you just used clear balm or gloss, or you could use life's entropy placebo gloss

Yep, I don't even mix a whole tube/pot just take a little powder and a little gloss (MAC clear Lipglass) and mix them on a palette then apply! Could do the same with a clear balm, if you didn't want such a shiny finish. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[kawaiisofoxy]

Thank you ladies!  I got Northman as my sneak peek sample, so I might do some experimenting tonight!  (Results may vary, lol)