tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post3424427478616396830..comments2024-03-26T07:25:57.412-07:00Comments on lola's secret beauty blog: Makeup Collecting or Hoarding: How Quickly the Edges Can Blurlola seicentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comBlogger42125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-38284871099222247122015-02-10T07:48:11.496-08:002015-02-10T07:48:11.496-08:00Somebody should have a tester stashed in a drawer ...Somebody should have a tester stashed in a drawer for you to try on– even if they have run out of stock! If they do, indeed turn out to be too close to justify having both, then I imagine that BD won't be worth keeping.<br /><br />I am in agreement with you about the Asia exclusives, but in person we may both feel differently. Yes, agreed about Deep Mink!<br /><br />I absolutely agree about lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-7632968947571910462015-02-10T07:37:38.493-08:002015-02-10T07:37:38.493-08:00Vanilla is definitely among my very favorite flavo...Vanilla is definitely among my very favorite flavors, and buttercream (whether chocolate or vanilla) makes me deliriously happy! Yes, we must go there together!<br /><br />We entered that zone a while ago!!!!!!<br /><br />I'm drooling at the thought of newspaper wrapped F&C! I'd love to eat F&C at Harrods as well!<br /><br />It just seems as though Harrods should have a legendary lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-45184950751137141012015-02-07T09:28:29.224-08:002015-02-07T09:28:29.224-08:00Of course u r a cupcake fanatic...any particular f...Of course u r a cupcake fanatic...any particular favs...I love vanilla sponge with choc buttercream topping..if we decide 2meet in New York, we'd have 2visit the magnolia bakery (sex & city again!)<br /><br />How funny ref. Guggenheim....don't tell me we're entering psychic connections now!!<br /><br />The local F&C's often the best...we had a great local one too when I Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-75626430103603598402015-02-07T09:14:13.976-08:002015-02-07T09:14:13.976-08:00Ok I now have the much sought after black dahlia i...Ok I now have the much sought after black dahlia in my posession but aaaaargh if I try it on, will have to keep (stringent UK laws) so am still waiting to try on at a counter.....aaaaargh again! Good news is that I have 90 days to return it so hopefully I can find it at a counter to try on within that time although I may just buckle & try the one I have with me right now....water water Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-43092608211246774342015-02-04T09:12:21.622-08:002015-02-04T09:12:21.622-08:00I feel the same, when it is raining cats and dogs ...I feel the same, when it is raining cats and dogs I generally don't feel motivated to venture out in the world! It's just nice to snuggle in and see it from the inside rather than getting caught in traffic! I don't blame you one bit!!!! They really should have a grand counter at Harrods any way that you add it up. It doesn't even matter that the TF boutique is right around the lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-9044182372799488932015-02-04T09:04:06.688-08:002015-02-04T09:04:06.688-08:00It really is such a gorgeous red, and even better ...It really is such a gorgeous red, and even better that it is one that you can wear without feeling self-conscious! I'm sure that the brighter reds like Ruby Rush and Cherry Lush would be gorgeous on you, but it's a matter of whether or not you like the way that you feel in them! I think that your reaction to Velvet Cherry may cause you to venture out further!<br /><br />Oh, yes– the food lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-68518174701755747482015-02-01T12:16:02.951-08:002015-02-01T12:16:02.951-08:00Precisely,I am one of those people..esp when it...Precisely,I am one of those people..esp when it's raining cats & dogs outside, even the TF boudoir boutique experience wouldn't b enuff 2get me out of Harrods. The SA did admit the counter should be bigger & grander & couldn't understand y Bobbi Brown counter was so big (internal politics & gripes everywhere it seems-did make me laugh!).<br /><br />That's a nice Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-52824141020339532512015-02-01T11:20:19.863-08:002015-02-01T11:20:19.863-08:00It is such a beautiful red...really like it plus d...It is such a beautiful red...really like it plus didn't feel self conscious wearing it (normally do with reds!). The sales assistant said I should try the brighter reds too & advised they would look great too (with minimal/no eye make-up) especially Ruby Rush & Cherry Lush...maybe next time if I'm feeling brave!<br /><br />Yes indeed, what a great combo...F&C plus TF/VC...it&#Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-10534944435301279342015-02-01T07:24:41.802-08:002015-02-01T07:24:41.802-08:00That makes sense, but still there are people who w...That makes sense, but still there are people who won't walk around the corner to get it, and would want to be able to make their purchase at Harrods while there! I remember getting fish & chips with my dad as a kid! I love the V&A! lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-45701415885161775822015-02-01T07:20:51.416-08:002015-02-01T07:20:51.416-08:00YES! Velvet Cherry is utter perfection! Yes, that ...YES! Velvet Cherry is utter perfection! Yes, that is the one what I pranced about wearing indoors! I am so glad that you bought it! Fish & chips and Velvet Cherry?! How sublime! Too bad that they were sold out of Black Dahlia, but I suspect that you will be delighted by yours when it arrives.<br /><br />What, What?!!!!!!!!! Deep Mink turns into a spicy pink?! I must add this to my list of lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-33104422979669498822015-01-31T17:47:48.528-08:002015-01-31T17:47:48.528-08:00Yes def leaning towards dark side...stop press...h...Yes def leaning towards dark side...stop press...have purchased velvet cherry! Husband persuaded me to step out of snuggly cocoon & go for fish & chips at Harrods (as I said...is the best!) so of course I went to (tiny)TF counter to try on black dahlia but unfortunately sold out (plus didn't have tester either). Majorly disappointed, I felt that I had to try on something so decided onAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-66011319601824195062015-01-31T17:35:51.697-08:002015-01-31T17:35:51.697-08:00TF lady at Harrods said it was because the TF bout...TF lady at Harrods said it was because the TF boutique was just round the corner. Of course you love fish & chips!! We may as well do the Victoria & Albert as well as NG!<br />Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-89189575418702529272015-01-27T17:24:02.535-08:002015-01-27T17:24:02.535-08:00LOL!!!!! I will definitely let you know the scoop ...LOL!!!!! I will definitely let you know the scoop when she tells me the details! <br /><br />I think that's a sensible approach. Plus, it is part of the core line, and if you feel the urge to revisit it later, it will be there! I know, your obsessions are definitely leaning to the dark side now! I have a funny feeling that you may end up with BD since it seems to be beckoning you! We lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-851499053122015462015-01-27T17:19:26.490-08:002015-01-27T17:19:26.490-08:00I love Harrods, but how sad that it doesn't ha...I love Harrods, but how sad that it doesn't have a grand TF counter! Rather surprising, actually! I love Fish & Chips, and of course this comes as no surprise! Lunch and Harrods and off to the TF boutique it is! A trip to THe NAtional Gallery is also in order!lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-23601890438217952122015-01-27T17:17:29.151-08:002015-01-27T17:17:29.151-08:00I may just have to emerge out of hibernation for t...I may just have to emerge out of hibernation for that plus your friend at TF will probably have inside info soon enough!<br /><br />No, no won't let it reach obsession stage...did momentarily think about it & would be keen to try on lips when next at TF counter but feel like the peachy/pink ship has now sailed (having accumulated lots & lots) & am now onward bound to the dark sideAnonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-21208553670745054902015-01-27T17:11:00.640-08:002015-01-27T17:11:00.640-08:00haaaaaa love that idea...Harrods do the best fish ...haaaaaa love that idea...Harrods do the best fish & chips (when in Rome...) extravagant indeed but oh sooooo good! Although Harrods Tom Ford counter is disappointing (Selfridges so much better!)..tiny & unbecoming considering the weight of the brand. Better we have lunch at Harrods & then round the corner to Tom Ford boutique! :) :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-72555962911160597812015-01-27T08:37:53.439-08:002015-01-27T08:37:53.439-08:00Well, if we ate at Harrods we would be right near ...Well, if we ate at Harrods we would be right near the Tom Ford counter! LOL!lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-47072422671681998732015-01-27T08:36:59.852-08:002015-01-27T08:36:59.852-08:00I love to mix colors– it's a fun and creative ...I love to mix colors– it's a fun and creative way to experiment, and you can utilize what you already have! Vanilla Suede is definitely the perfect topper for various lipsticks, but I do so love it all by itself too! <br /><br />Oh no, you are starting to revisit Spanish Pink…do I feel an obsession asserting itself, only to be silenced through its purchase?! Our consumer brains are definitelylola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-47198880924032776272015-01-25T21:08:31.035-08:002015-01-25T21:08:31.035-08:00Where would we have lunch? :)Where would we have lunch? :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-27021077511281772542015-01-25T21:07:25.589-08:002015-01-25T21:07:25.589-08:00It's a good suggestion to mix colours etc to g...It's a good suggestion to mix colours etc to gain something new & unique (without actually purchasing a 'new' lipstick!). I will indulge in this more often as isn't something I normally do...with the exception of using vanilla suede as a topper for various lipsticks sometimes. Certainly, Flamingo is a very pretty colour.<br /><br />Ha..had a momentary thought that maybe Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-538178221523695052015-01-24T08:14:53.769-08:002015-01-24T08:14:53.769-08:00Wouldn't that be utterly divine?!Wouldn't that be utterly divine?! lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-8212123790456068142015-01-24T08:14:23.993-08:002015-01-24T08:14:23.993-08:00They really are a very tough cross to bear! I'...They really are a very tough cross to bear! I'm not entirely sure what colors will be featured in those collections, but they sound as though they will be quite lovely. I did see a nail polish from the Spring Collection that was a dark blackened blue, and it was quite stunning, albeit not exactly the type of color that one would imagine for Spring. It will be interesting to see what the wholelola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-22552713325111606312015-01-24T08:03:09.005-08:002015-01-24T08:03:09.005-08:00That is it precisely, my brilliant sister! The cha...That is it precisely, my brilliant sister! The chase is the intoxicating part of the acquisition game, and once you actually catch it, then it can be somewhat of a letdown! The reviews, the raves, the swatches, the LE status, the difficulty in finding the "it" item in the collection– all of these elements when combined feeds the frenzy, and the excitement of actually getting it seldom lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-5983413656395232432015-01-22T15:39:49.086-08:002015-01-22T15:39:49.086-08:00Forgot to respond to your point about living in th...Forgot to respond to your point about living in the same country...now how great would that be...we could discuss Lacan & Lipsticks over lunch :)Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-83117742170945784062015-01-21T16:29:37.775-08:002015-01-21T16:29:37.775-08:00You are so right regarding meticulous research of ...You are so right regarding meticulous research of lipsticks etc & I do confess to sometimes enjoying 'the chase' more than the actual 'catch'. I am blissed out reading online reviews, pouring over swatches, imagining the colour on me & what outfits it would go best with, comparing & contrasting, creating shortlists etc....phew it's hard work! You can take the girl Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11012868095786964959noreply@blogger.com