On another cruise, we stepped out of our cabin as the man across the hall stepped out of his.  He and DH looked at each other.  They were wearing exactly the same shirt, with black trousers and black slip-on shoes.

We've seen a couple who dress alike (or complimentary) every night, and two sisters who dressed alike for an entire cruise.

What have you seen?

I buy lots of things (vitamins, movies) online, but I can't imagine doing so for underwear, even if the company allows returns.

Any ideas?  What have others been doing?

If you are under quarantine/self-isolation, would you still put on all your makeup and put on "going out in public' clothes?

I'll go first.  I am in self-isolation because of a "community spread" issue here in my town (bar bouncer tested positive - hasn't been anywhere, but handled hundreds of IDs of tourists at the Front Door and greeted hundreds of tourists at the Front Door).    I'm a minimalist anyway with makeup, but I'm going naked face except for some moisturizer.  I'm using hand lotion as my poor hands have been ravaged by all the hand sanitizer I had to use at work until we lost our jobs.  I don't dress decently when I'm in my house, so I'm not going to do it now.  I took out my trash cans to the curb yesterday in my pajamas, Uggs (still snow on my driveway) and uncombed hair.  Not ashamed...

So, what about you?

See https://www.johnlewis.com/browse/clearance/womenswear-offers/womens-dresses-offers/maxi/_/N-5ne4Z1z0ropc

Enjoy 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0zZgrZ1u1as&feature=youtu.be

A look at the past and fashion.  Some of the fashion I really do like.  Is there any outfits that you like?

PS,

Post your favorite outfit of the past.

So, I finally worked up the nerve to cut it myself.  It took me 2 weeks to finally be brave enough.  I figured, "I've watched someone cut my hair for 45 years, so I can do this".  

I cut the top just fine, using straight manicur scissors.  I still don't have the nerve to go at the bottom with the clippers, but I will have to.  I'll look like I have a mullet in a few weeks.

I also cut my husband's hair, clippers and all.  Not the best, but the more choppy look was kinda edgey looking on him, and I like it!!

What about you?

Am I the only woman who thinks wearing a bra is more comfortable than not wearing one?  I like mine!

I'm wondering when the new season begins with the new host & hostess will any of us watch. I hear Tyra Banks is on the show but don't know if she's replacing Erin or Tom. Wonder whose gowns we'll be commenting on, if any.

See you in September?

~ Jo ~ 😊

I will begin by sharing news from the Rosacea Review about what alcohols to avoid in skin care products. They list some "harmless alcohols" like cetyl, cetearyl, lauryl, and stearyl. These can be used to prevent water loss or increase the smoothness of a product. The ones to avoid are the astringents, which can be listed as:

alcohol

ethyl alcohol

ethanol

methanol

isopropyl alcohol

SD alcohol

benzyl

astringent

If one of these is in the first three or four ingredients on a list, it will be in a higher concentration than if it is at the end.

I hope you find this helpful!

I personally have a lot of trouble with any astringents, perfume (especially in face products), chemical sunscreens, foundation, and eye shadow.

Have you seen or made any other poor choices when traveling?

I started to worry that my holes would close up, even after 40+ years.  How dumb is that??

So I've started wearing my earrings at home in the evening ... even my fancy ones.  I may even start pulling out some of my other jewelry to wear around the house ... I wonder if feeling "pretty" will make vacuuming or dusting more enjoyable??

After the HAL 2021 Grand Africa Voyage was cancelled, I booked a month long land tour of Germany (primarily the former GDR), the Czech Republic, and Poland leaving from Berlin in mid September.  

I will be limited to one checked bag and a small backpack.  My primary concern is that I not be cold, but I do not want to take up valuable space in the checked bag by bringing garments I won't use.

Any suggestions anyone would care to offer would be most appreciated!

I ordered these after reading a funny thread about masks for formal night:

For my red dressy tunic - 

And this one:

And, these in black, silver, and champagne:

These are my every day masks that I made from old cotton nighties:

When I lived in Australia, I learned a few differences about clothing names.  Some that I recall are:

US:  sweater  or pullover                UK: jumper

         jumper                                             pinafore

          dress                                               frock

           pumps (shoes)                              court shoes

            sneakers                                         trainers

            costume                                           fancy dress

            bathing suit                                       bathing costume

I imagine that there are regional and national differences, too.

Give us some more!

I am looking at a bag that I can use both on embarkation day and on excursion days to haul swimsuits, towels, snacks and waters.

I am looking at several sites and seeing varying prices, but this model converts from a crossbody to a backpack or tote, and it has an insulated pocket to store some soda or waters/snacks.

Is this bag something that you would consider?

https://www.luglife.com/products/ace-2?variant=31666887229513

I’ve found some things I really like but have never ordered from them and don’t know anyone who has.

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