I think one of the good things about having gone through a few stages of life is very little throws me off. Like you said, I have cheap or stay at home tricks I can use. So, if I can’t get professional beauty support - No worries! Lol!OMG, this is hysterical!![]()
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Well, I don't color my hair, but my hair is short, so it's going to look pretty strange in a few weeks when I'm well overdue for a haircut.
I did think ahead last week to have my manicurist remove my gel mani and cut my nails very short, so now I'm "au naturel" which probably isn't a bad thing. I'm using my little container of Dior Crème Abricot cuticle cream as often as possible, what with all the hand-washing.
I do get regular facials, but the most important part of that is exfoliating, which I also do at home twice a week. I have a nice product, and if I run out there's always the rub-your-face-with-a-washcloth method that I did in grad school when I had no $$$ for luxuries.
Back to tweezing my own eyebrows. I think I'll live.
I guess in the general scheme of things, I'm pretty low-maintenance!![]()
Anyone remember SunIn hair bleaching spray? It was supposed to give you beach sun streaks? I tried it and it turned my dark brown hair Ronald McDonald red!!!!


Gorgeous! Your collection is TDF!My noir family!
LV mongram twist in python
LV keepall Vuitton Forever
LV keepall split
Hermes mini evelyne
Hermes Birkin 35 epsom GHW
Chanel double flap medium, caviar GHW
Chanel tote
YSL college bag
Longchamp limited edition hiatus
Longchamp Amsterdam tote
I’m lucky in that I don’t get any texture or add on “process” on my hair so I don’t have to be frustrated about not getting to a salon. If it’s drip dry I get loopy curls. If I want to straighten it I can just use a flat iron. I do color it because my natural color is a dark reddish brown and I prefer a dark brown with golden undertones. But, again, that’s no biggie and if it grows out it won’t be too bad. I tried a box of drugstore color and er... shan’t be doing that again.I'm so happy I decided to grow out my gray hair several months ago. Maybe by the time this is over, it will be completely grown out. I don't have any problem cutting my own hair. I've been cutting it shorter in order to make it seem like I've made progress in growing it out. I usually straighten it after washing but I've started just leaving it to curl naturally. It's probably healthier and it doesn't matter since no one is going to see me other than DH. I never have a manicure since my nails look ridiculously tiny with any color on them. My cuticles are suffering from all the hand and dish washing. My toenails are in need of repolishing. I'll get to that soon. I don't like makeup so I'm fine in that department. My eyebrows need some work. They are very sparse. I've been mostly DIY with personal care so not much has changed for me.

My makeup routine is minimal and Mr. S isn’t a makeup fan in general so no worries there. My biggest “issue” is my nails. I get dip powder manicure every 10 days. I was lucky in that my salon opened for appointments only last Thursday. Not sure what I’m going to do for the next fill.
Great black bags. I especially like your Brighton pouch and HB shoulder bag!My black bags in the order I purchased them
1. Brighton New York City Pouch, purchased new 2013
2. Coach studded mini Preston, purchased new 2014
3. Henri Bendel No. 7 camera bag, purchased new 2014
4. Coach large slim shoulder bag, made in 2001, purchased used in 2015, strap embellishment done 2019
5. Coach curb chain whiplash Dakotah, purchased new 2015
6. Coach vintage shoulder bag, purchased used in 2016, made in the early 70s
I agree. That’s one reason I can’t be a bag minimalist. But, this Fendi just didn’t get enough “relief” from other bags. I may need two new ones to replace it for this use for that very reason.I think I can relate to liking a bag, using it a lot, then getting bored. I’ve had the same experience with some bags. But because I have a lot in my collection, rotation can take a while. Sometimes, by the time a specific bag is back in rotation, my being bored with it has lessened. And sometimes there’s just a particular feature of the bag that would stand out (e.g. leather smell, ease of use) that would make me appreciate it a lot again!
I saw you mod shot the small vanity case on the Chanel thread. It looks adorable but super tiny. What does it hold?Some eye candy to brighten the week! More to come. Reissue 225 with ruthenium hdw, small vanity case 20S with classic chain, Kate Spade quilted tote with champagne hdw (have had this bag for over 7 years now and NO wear and tear!!!), Chanel boy WOC, Mulberry Lily, Gucci Disco, Chanel Business Affinity Medium size, and YSL WOC
“luxurious mustache”Goodness, those a gorgeous! I love the strap on the MCM, nd the RL tote is great!
Your Mulberry is lovely - have you carried it yet?
Bwahahahaa!
My mousy brown roots are going to make an appearance, but I have high and low lights done - so it won’t be a striking difference in color. I don’t get manicures - the polish never stays - even the gels. I get pedicures occasionally, but do them more often at home anyway.
However, because my facials (and dermaplaning) are all canceled for the near future, my luxurious mustache is going to have to be dealt with...

You have done such a great job of curating across all your collection.My black bags,
2017
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- Louis Vuitton Noir Epi Passy GM
- Celine Black Small Cabas Phantom with Belt
- Chanel Black Reissue 226 Aged Calf Ruthenium Hardware
- Louis Vuitton Noir Denim Neo Cabby MM
- Celine Black Medium Classic Box
- Chanel 15P Black Patent Coco Shine Small Flap
- Chanel Black Caviar O Case Double Pouch
- Vintage Coret Black Snakeskin Clutch (handed down from my MIL)
- Tory Burch Black Dena Foldover Messenger Bag
2020
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- Celine Black Small Cabas Phantom with Belt
- Chanel Black Reissue 226 Aged Calf Ruthenium Hardware
- Vintage Black Coret Snakeskin Clutch
- Chanel 15P Black Patent Coco Shine Small Flap
- Chanel Black Caviar Wallet on Chain Gold Hardware
- Gucci Black Soho Disco
