Why do women wear lipstick?

AprilT said:
That new stuff their smoking smells nice, almost tempting me to buy one of those new things with the scented stuff, but I am resisting, that's all I need is to have trading one bad smoking habit for another, thought delightfully aromatic, just as harmful. Oh but sooooooo tempting at times.
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Do you mean 'vaping'? They are the latest thing, supposed to be so much better for you.There is no tobacco in them, so no cancers. There is a bit of nicotine though, so you will get addicted to that [like we already are with caffeine] plus flavourings.
 

If anyone out there has a cold/flu the best remedy ever is a drop of the hard stuff with hot water and honey added.It won't do anything for the cold, but will leave you feeling better!In fact, I had one last night [and I don't even have a cold.]
 
oakapple said:
Do you mean 'vaping'? They are the latest thing, supposed to be so much better for you.There is no tobacco in them, so no cancers. There is a bit of nicotine though, so you will get addicted to that [like we already are with caffeine] plus flavourings.
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Yes, that's that what I'm referring to, however the health community is still butting heads on how much safer an option e-cigarettes truly are and like you said, due to the nicotine content, they are quite addictive and for some people can be a gateway to other addictions such as young people starting out just thinking these e-cigs are cool and next thing you know, they've moved on to regular cigarettes from there at some point. Guess I'm talking myself out of trying them, but, they're still tempting. They get you coming and going.
 

oakapple said:
If anyone out there has a cold/flu the best remedy ever is a drop of the hard stuff with hot water and honey added.It won't do anything for the cold, but will leave you feeling better!In fact, I had one last night [and I don't even have a cold.]
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Oh, I DO believe in the healing powers of a hot toddy. I woke up with a stuffed up head today and a bit of a cough and I'm going to fix one right now.
 
jujube said:
Oh, I DO believe in the healing powers of a hot toddy. I woke up with a stuffed up head today and a bit of a cough and I'm going to fix one right now.
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I had a horrid flu a few years ago and was downing lots of hot toddys. Hot water, lemon, set honey, and good Scotch whisky.
 
oakapple said:
If anyone out there has a cold/flu the best remedy ever is a drop of the hard stuff with hot water and honey added.It won't do anything for the cold, but will leave you feeling better!In fact, I had one last night [and I don't even have a cold.]
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Yep..you still have the flu when you wake up..plus a hangover..
 
Back to the OP for a minute (continue on with the party, Girls !); I just want to chime in here that I also love wearing makeup.
Part of it is the artistic thing, and playing with the new styles and different colors and techniques, especially of eyeshadows.
Another part is that it does help my apprearance, and even though I don't wear makeup nearly as often now that I don't work and am not out in the "public eye"; I still enjoy looking nicer when I go out somewhere.

Probably one of the main reasons I wear makeup is that my husband (sexy man that he is) loves seeing me dressed up and wearing makeup. He doesn't even mind if he has lipstick on his neck (or wherever), or ends up smelling like Tabu perfume.
So, attracting a man, when it is MY man, is definitely a plus to me !
 
Oh my HFL, I haven't seen a bottle of Tabu in years...I wore it as a teen...it was wayyy too heavy for me then of course, but I was a bit of a hippy child so but I loved it anyway...wouldn't wear it now, I prefer much more light scents but I would still like to get a whiff of it for old times sake.. :D
 
Holly, Tabu has a favorite mine since I was a teenager, too ! I used to love those little black cat glittery holders that they put the bottles of Tabu in. At one time, I had the whole set, perfume (or at least cologne spray), soap, and even that dusting powder with the poofy little dusters.
Now, it is hard to find, and I don't wear it for every day either. There are other fragrances that are more appropriate for my weekly trips to Kroger; but I still love how it smells on my body, and often wear it just to smell that awesome fragrance.
I like the scent of Opium. and Obsession, as well, but they are not "going to the grocery store" perfumes either.
 
I wear Tabu every day! And I get more compliments-I am always stopped in the store by women asking me what I am wearing. When I tell them,they all say "OMG-I haven`t worn Tabu since I was a teenager-or even seen it. Where did you get it-I`m buying some!" It actually isn`t too hard to find.Walmart has the best price on it (around $12) Kmart is $18.00. I try to buy it around Christmas when you can get really good deals on gift sets of it. Dh loooves Tabu and says "don`t ever change".
 
I remember Tabu from the 50's when I was a kid and my girlfriend's mom used to have it on her perfume tray along with tons of other fascinating bottles.

During 60's I used to love 'Wind Song' by Prince Machiavelli - and I wonder if it's possible to buy it somewhere - maybe online - I don't know - any clues?
 
"So, attracting a man, when it is MY man, is definitely a plus to me !"

Thank God for a female female, who revels in her femininity. I thought I had the only one left.

Your husband and I are members of a very select, and dwindling, band!
 
jujube said:
Did Tabu come with a cap that looked like tiger fur, or was that something else? Early to middle 1960's.
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I think that you are remembering "Tigress" by Faberge. I remember seeing that bottle, too; but not how is smelled anymore. I also loved Windsong, and (of course) Evening in Paris. Another one that I wore a lot and haven't seen in a long time was called "Fire and Ice", not sure who made it, either.
 
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I've had a few favorites in past years, but in last decade it's been Dior and Ralph Lauren, but with my budget, I'm going to have to find a new favorite unless I can get another deal on ebay when my last bottle of Jadore wears out. I'm glad there's a Marshalls near by, I might see what's lurking there, but they don't carry Jadore Laurens' Sport isn't carried anywhere but special order these days. I'm sure I'll find something eventually to take it's place.
 
Happyflowerlady said:
I think that you are remembering "Tigeress" by Faberge. I remember seeing that bottle, too; but not how is smelled anymore. I also loved Windsong, and (of course) Evening in Paris. Another one that I wore a lot and haven't seen in a long time was called "Fire and Ice", not sure who made it, either.
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YES! That was definitely it! Tigress. I think it was pretty strong, if I remember correctly.
 
Buying perfume for my Wife, has always been an adventure. When we were newlyweds, her favorite was Tigress. I think it was Caliente (Hot in Spanish) that came next. Lately it is White Diamond and Poison. I've had great fun buying poison for my Wife.:) One year I wanted to get her something different, so I looked for chrome lipstick....but could not find it. Is there such an animal?
 
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