Glossybox - June 2013

[Tiffany27la]

Yep, soon we'll start receiving empty lawsuit threats for "deformation" 

My face hurts from laughing so hard. Like, it hurts..

 

[Tiffany27la]

LO

Hmmm... thanks for the assumption that people that frequent these boards don't read and educate themselves on a regular basis. Let me point out to you that on average I read a couple hundred books a year. Furthermore, I frequent these boards to get OPINIONS and engage in DISCUSSION with other women about makeup or beauty, or just in general. If the discussion is less than glowing in review on a topic, then I welcome those OPINIONS as a consumer and an individual, especially when it involves where and how I am spending my hard-earned money. Please explain how this random statement is relevant to the discussion at-hand?

LOVE this.

 

[MissTrix]

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Originally Posted by Kyuu /img/forum/go_quote.gif

Ahaha, looks like some of Shaw's lackeys found us (no, I kid, sorry, that's mean).

Actually, that is one thing that has been bothering me lately. Feminism isn't about blindly supporting women, it's about asking women to get the same rights and privileges men are entitled to. Including having the same chance of success when doing business. But it also means calling out problematic behaviours and failures of women the same way we would for a man.

MuT is greatly supportive of women. Most of us subscribe to Birchbox, ipsy, and/or Julep, which are all started by women -- and those are just what I can think of off the top of my head. Yes, there are stay at home moms here (not that there's anything wrong with that! and it's unfeminist to think so) but there are also scientists and programmers and people from all walks of life. We have high school students and people who have grandchildren, and we share and appreciate other's life experiences and stories.

Pigeon-holing women who like makeup and think it's a valueable artform and aesthetic is a holdover from the patriarchy, by devaluing what women enjoy. You coming here and critiquing us is more problematic than anything we've ever said about Shaw. We have problems with what she has done, you have problems with who we are. 

So well said and I agree with every word!  

 

 

 

[Tiffany27la]

Ahaha, looks like some of Shaw's lackeys found us (no, I kid, sorry, that's mean). Actually, that is one thing that has been bothering me lately. Feminism isn't about blindly supporting women, it's about asking women to get the same rights and privileges men are entitled to. Including having the same chance of success when doing business. But it also means calling out problematic behaviours and failures of women the same way we would for a man. MuT is greatly supportive of women. Most of us subscribe to Birchbox, ipsy, and/or Julep, which are all started by women -- and those are just what I can think of off the top of my head. Yes, there are stay at home moms here (not that there's anything wrong with that! and it's unfeminist to think so) but there are also scientists and programmers and people from all walks of life. We have high school students and people who have grandchildren, and we share and appreciate other's life experiences and stories. Pigeon-holing women who like makeup and think it's a valueable artform and aesthetic is a holdover from the patriarchy, by devaluing what women enjoy. You coming here and critiquing us is more problematic than anything we've ever said about Shaw. We have problems with what she has done, you have problems with who we are. 

WHAT SHE SAID.

 

[Bizgirlva]

Just flag and let the mod's take care of it. This is beyond ridiculous. 

 

[Mary322]

Originally Posted by MissTrix /img/forum/go_quote.gif

The hilarious part of all of this is that these "friends" or "fans" of Dallas Shaw think that they are somehow helping her by riding in here on their high horses and chastising people. The fact of the matter is that they are doing her "brand" far more harm than good right now. 

I totally agree, not a way to win people over.   It's kind of funny and a little sad they felt the need to do so. 

 

[pride]

I knew something had to be up when I came on and saw a whole bunch of new posts. A+, would read again.

 

[dbella]

Just wanted to give you all a quick update!  I got home to find my Bondi polishes delivered.  They are GORGEOUS and beautifully packaged.  The big surprise was that someone actually included the free clear polish even though I didn't have or know about the code.  They just hand wrote "Thank you for your order, please enjoy a complimentary clear coat."  I emailed them to let them know I received a free clear coat today by surprise so if they haven't already sent one out, not to bother.  I don't want to double dip, since that wouldn't be right!  I'm more and more impressed with every interaction with them.  I can't wait to try out the polishes! /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

 

[SnowLeopard]

@dbella swatches!!!

 

[lexxies22]

Originally Posted by SnowLeopard /img/forum/go_quote.gif
@dbella swatches!!!

THIS!!!

On other topic: I've been out all day with my daughter (she's on summer break) and came on this; WHOA! What's the deal? I had to 

 

[dbella]

I can't swatch just now (sorry).  I literally posted this on my way out the door for the evening.  I promise to try to do it tomorrow when I get home.  Evening with my boyfriend tonight and I haven't seen him all week!!  Tomorrow for sure!

Okay, wait.  I'll take them with me.  When I get to his house, I'll do it!!

 

[RaquelMichelle7]

I can't swatch just now (sorry).  I literally posted this on my way out the door for the evening.  I promise to try to do it tomorrow when I get home.  Evening with my boyfriend tonight and I haven't seen him all week!!  Tomorrow for sure! Okay, wait.  I'll take them with me.  When I get to his house, I'll do it!!

Oooh please and thank you. Just curious, how long did shipping take (just placed my order today and already anxious/excited for mine, stupid weekend).

 

[dbella]

Okay, I'm at his house. I'm going to sound like an idiot, but I'm still a novice here (and this is the only beauty forum I'm on) and I'm not sure I know what "swatching" is. I mean, I know you want to see the colors, but all at the same time? If I'm wrong, just tell me, but for now I'm going to paint one nail with each, take a photo and post it. I ordered on the 18th and I live in Tennessee. Pretty fast! I should have kept the box I guess and done a photo, but I was on the run. Little brown square box. Lots of brown packing shreds (like the black ones Glossybox uses) and little individual accordion shaped (think paper lantern) pieces around each bottle. I'm about to paint and will post in a few minutes with a photo!

 

[RaquelMichelle7]

Okay, I'm at his house. I'm going to sound like an idiot, but I'm still a novice here (and this is the only beauty forum I'm on) and I'm not sure I know what "swatching" is. I mean, I know you want to see the colors, but all at the same time? If I'm wrong, just tell me, but for now I'm going to paint one nail with each, take a photo and post it. I ordered on the 18th and I live in Tennessee. Pretty fast! I should have kept the box I guess and done a photo, but I was on the run. Little brown square box. Lots of brown packing shreds (like the black ones Glossybox uses) and little individual accordion shaped (think paper lantern) pieces around each bottle. I'm about to paint and will post in a few minutes with a photo!

You pretty much nailed exactly what swatching is (the pun was not intended but did make me giggle once I noticed it). Wow that was very fast, I'm assuming they ship from New York so my delivery time will probably similar since I'm a few states down in Florida.

 

[dbella]

It's not letting me upload photos. I guess I have to upload them to an album in my profile, but when I try, it just sits and spins and doesn't upload. Grr. I'm still trying. The uploader page here just wasn't working, so I put the photo in a Google album. I hope this works. The colors are Teal Magnolia, City Slicker and Starry Night. Teal Magnolia is more of a spring green than teal. Very opaque, even with just one coat. City Slicker is sheer on the first coat, opaque on the second. It's a gorgeous, metallic true silver. Starry Night was opaque with one coat. Very dark black. The link won't work with the rest of the type in this reply, so I'm entering it separately in another reply.

 

[dbella]

It won't work either. I don't know what to do at this point.

 

[RaquelMichelle7]

It won't work either. I don't know what to do at this point.

Are you trying to do it from your phone? I've never successfully uploaded from my phone (possibly it doesn't work with my phone type, not sure) but it's normally pre simple from a laptop.

 

[dbella]

No, I'm on my boyfriend's desktop.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  AHA! Success!

Teal Magnolia looks more blue in the photo, but in real life it's much more green, at least to my eyes.

 

[RaquelMichelle7]

No, I'm on my boyfriend's desktop.  /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />  AHA! Success! Teal Magnolia looks more blue in the photo, but in real life it's much more green, at least to my eyes.

They all look very pretty, I got "Starry Night" too and it looks a tad darker than I was expecting.

 

[pride]

How's the application?