Starting Over

Hello, everyone, old readers and new.  I am resurrecting Primp and Tell from the dead, although in a slightly different incarnation from before.  Missy and I had big hopes for this website, but life kind of got in the way.  Since our last post, between us three children have been added to our respective families, there have been family illnesses, children starting school, surgeries, and in my case, a marital snafu (if I'm being honest).  But I've missed writing, and my interest in beauty products, fashion, and celebrity gossip hasn't waned. 

Therefore, this is just going to be a fun, casual place to talk about what products I'm in love with, which ones I hate, a place to muse about celebrity gossip, discuss the fashion magazines and what I like and don't like about certain things.  Also - this will be a place to document my obsession with nail polish.  Over the last two years, I've become quite the connoisseur, and while it's shameful at the amount of polishes I've acquired, I have a lot of fun finding new colors. 

Of course Missy will still be chiming in when she finds the time and the inclination.  Hopefully we can gain our readers back, and add a few more to the pile.

So I sign off for now with a picture of my current polish, the deadly gorgeous matte version of OPI's La Paz-itively Hot.  My picture doesn't do it justice, but just trust that the beauty is immeasurable.  For better pictures by real nail bloggers more dedicated than I, do a Google search on the brand and name, and you'll see what I mean.

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Test Post

Because Primp and Tell has been quiet over the past couple of years, we let our domain name expire. While we are working out the details on getting our original domain up and running, we are using a standard blogger address http://primpandtell.blogspot.com. If you see this post please update your RSS feeds accordingly and we will redirect our new url to this one! We hope to have new posts up soon and that you all enjoy!

– Kelli

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L'oreal HiP High Drama Volume Mascara

My love of all things L'Oreal HiP has been widely documented on this website, but finally there is a slight change in that attitude. At least for their mascara. All I have to say is "meh." There's nothing exceptional about it. I didn't start singing show tunes in its praise after applying, I didn't run out and buy five more just to stock up. In fact, I think I've used it twice. Maybe a couple of more times when I thought I'd try again. But, alas, no. You could just as good results with an even cheaper Rimmel or Cover Girl.

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MagiX Tinted Face Perfector

I actually won this product in a drawing held by Allure magazine. I was very excited to try it, especially since I have such lovely large pores, and according to Avon's website, this face perfector "...visibly minimizes pores witih patent-pending Optix Light-Diffusing Technology. Holds back shine for up to 10 hours. Reduces the look of fine lines...skin feels softer than ever. Shades adapt to your skin tone...like magic!"

Yeah, not so much. I find the consistency very weird and kind of sticky, and I don't notice it doing any better of a job than the foundation I already wear. I believe it's supposed to be sheer enough to wear under foundation, but that's just too much product for me. It seemed like I had to smear an awful lot of this on to get any results. I'm just glad it was free!

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We're baaaaack!

New reviews start up again tomorrow! We've had another upset here in my house: my husband was laid off a couple of weeks ago. Soooo... that just means I'm even more dedicated than EVER to bringing you amazing finds for your budget. Missy has some good ones in the works, too. So keep checking in - we're back in the game!

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Trend o' the Day: Black + Aubergine

From Lucky Magazine's Beauty Spy:

"A smudgy bit of plum shadow makes this classic smoky eye look fresh, romantic, and incredibly sophisticated. Start with full-throttle black liner around the eyes; then, with a small brush, layer sultry brown-purple shadow on top and under the bottom lashes for a sexy, slept-in effect. You can finish with regular mascara or go even further with the A slightly messy ballerina bun and a cherry-ish lip stain or balm are the perfect accompaniments."

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Housekeeping

Hello, my long lost readership. Yes, I have been MIA for a while now. No, I haven't yet sent out the false nails everyone won. So, so sorry about that. I know it's completely unprofessional and discourteous. As previously mentioned, I did have surgery which took me longer to get over than I thought, plus I injured my other leg. I have three young children, one of which just started kindergarten, so things have been a little crazy and I finally feel back in the swing of things somewhat. I was actually going to have everyone's nails out yesterday, but lucky me was hit with the piggy flu! As soon as I know I'm in the clear from that, I will be sending the nails out immediately. And to make it up to all of you that I was such a SLACKER, I'm going to include either a set of false lashes or extra nails in the package. I'll be back up to regular posting in the next few days - so I hope I haven't lost all of you!

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