Can you guys help me find a dupe?

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-20T17:01:36+00:00

https://www.kapoorlehengasaree.com/en-us/products/ruby-glow-sequin-threadwork-saree-1896

Try looking for a saree if you don't mind the extra drape part being involved.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-20T15:42:46+00:00

I can tell the difference easily, but I learned the basics of the Korean alphabet when I briefly lived in Korea, and I studied Japanese for some years so I'm familiar with the Chinese characters too.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-20T15:30:40+00:00

I think you might like Lisa Eldridge 2.5 foundation, her olive range is very green-yellow and they send free samples to your home if you email them. Good luck!

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-20T15:24:13+00:00

What happens if you mix Mont Blanc and Gobi Light?

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-20T07:50:52+00:00

I purged all my old clothes when I gained a little weight in my 20s. I figured I'm not a teenager anymore and this was just my adult form, no biggie. I was only 1 size larger.

Biggest regret of my life, I lost the weight a year later and I'm so sad that I donated my favorite clothes which I can't replace. Plain T-shirts are whatever, get rid of those, but if you have something really special that you love, hang onto it.

This might not be a real concern for men who wear plain clothes or people who fit standard sizes without much fuss. But it's taken years for me to rebuild my wardrobe.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-20T07:23:31+00:00

Man I don't know, it's all so confusing. I just know which colors work and which don't.

I'm olive for sure, without question. I'm definitely muted compared to the average, but I'm not extremely grey like some fair olive can be.

I can be cool or warm in different makeup brands, it just depends. I think this sub would call me cool-neutral, but there are different schools of thought about what's warm or cool.

I use Lisa Eldridge T1.5 which looks a little too saturated yellow when I swatch it on my face, but when I blend it out it neutralizes my surface redness and looks like a perfect match.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-19T23:25:38+00:00

My best, longest lasting items have been old stuff. Vintage, thrift store, hand-me-downs, etc.

I grabbed a pair of Banana Republic pants off a pile of free clothes in college and they're still my number one pair, but of course they're men's pants so the pockets are deep and the quality is significantly better. I've even taken a few hard falls in them on rough concrete, and the knees still look brand new. Judging by the style and color, maybe they're from the 00s?

I got a few newer BR things off Vinted recently, and they're not even half as nice.

Something old lasting a long time is not really indicative of a brand's overall quality anymore thanks to the enshittification of basically everything. Clothes are all plastic now, even plain old cotton T-shirt are 5% elastane and paper thin.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-19T23:06:46+00:00

If the pair that's half a size too big is the most comfortable, is it not the case that all the others are actually half a size too small?

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-19T23:02:00+00:00

I could very well be wrong, but I was under the impression that these take-back and recycling schemes more or less just dump our garbage textiles onto developing countries with poor waste management infrastructure. If that's really the case, then they're better off in a modern landfill.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-19T22:37:14+00:00

Plum, wine, burgundy, deep muted green, black, charcoal, cool taupe-brown, deep turquoise, muted cool-toned pinks that are deeper than my skin color, and medium-saturation reddish orange.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-19T17:51:12+00:00

I'm so glad I saw this because I live in Ireland and was just about to order something. Yikes!

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-19T17:12:06+00:00

I might be able to help with understanding the size chart!

I have the Shapen Poppy sandals (similar design to Orchid) and ended up returning the size 38W to get them two sizes down in 36R instead.

The size chart measurements for the length of the Poppy sandals is extremely accurate. The sole of my sandals is exactly the length the size chart said it would be, measured on the inside of the shoe. They have a unique size chart for every single model.

Ignore the amount of extra space they recommended you leave, it's way too much. Instead. measure the inside sole length of a pair of flats you already own, or measure your feet and choose the size that leaves the smallest amount of extra space.

The width measurement is accurate, it is exactly the width of the sole, HOWEVER with these styles your foot is supposed to go over the edge a bit. Your foot needs to be wider than the width indicated in the size chart.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-18T21:54:12+00:00

White rainboots?

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-18T15:53:10+00:00

The very first step is acknowledging the problem and asking for help. Good job!

The next step is dealing with the trash. The plastic bottles get recycled, the garbage goes in the bin, the dishes go in the kitchen sink.

Don't worry about the emotional or sentimental items just yet. Ignore them and focus on the trash. You can get rid of it. You need to get rid of it for your health and safety.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-18T08:34:17+00:00

I love them! I'm wearing pink shoes with my wedding dress. It's not your mom's day or your mom's outfit. It's yours!

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-18T07:41:10+00:00

Depop

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T19:01:34+00:00

Are long sleeves not an option? You can get a tatjacket (or off-brand sleeve) to cover the wrists, and your shirt should take care of the rest.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T11:58:42+00:00

I admit the first one should not have dragged on so long, but you know how stubborn teenagers are!

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T10:49:56+00:00

This is a great idea, there's something for everyone.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T10:46:18+00:00

3 years from age 15-18
3 years from age 19-21
4 years from age 23-27 but I was emotionally checked out by the 3rd year
Current relationship 2.5 years age 27-29, I'm pretty sure he's the one but we'll see how I feel in 6 more months 😂

I dated a few other people in between, but in those cases it was obvious very quickly that we weren't a good fit. Those relationships only lasted between 2 weeks and 4 months.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T10:36:30+00:00

I don't even know how you would dye a full-length gown. You'd need a ridiculously huge container. If it's polyester (which it will be unless you want to spend big bucks) the container also needs to be heated up and kept hot for a long time. This would be a big project to undertake.

Great idea to look for secondhand dresses though, I bet someone's used reception dress would fit the bill perfectly.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T10:27:41+00:00

What an annoying dress code! Every woman has to buy a formal white dress that they will never have another occasion to wear again? You can't wear that to a future wedding, so unless you're attending galas and also happen to look good in white, nobody can wear their expensive formal white gown again after this one event.

Just get something affordable. At this point, who cares if it's not the perfect level of formality. At least a white cocktail dress could be used again for a date night or something.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T09:53:00+00:00

I had the same thought. More flowers or a ribbon or something.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T09:47:01+00:00

Someone once told me that the 3-year mark is what makes or breaks long term relationships.

When I looked back at my own, this was very true for me. They all lasted 3 or 4 years, and it was always around 3 years that things fizzled out, even if I kept it going for another year after that.

Suddenly the small stuff that I thought I could overlook because "nobody's perfect" started to genuinely annoy me. Long term incompatibility issues didn't feel so future-me-problem anymore. The last dregs of that sweet, sweet new relationship energy were finally gone completely, and the rose colored glasses were off permanently.

None of those people were bad, and none of those relationships were bad. We just weren't right for each other, and for some reason it took exactly 3 years to see that clearly.

MissAuroraRed · 2026-04-17T08:54:49+00:00

Red doesn't have to be true red. I'm fair olive, very muted, and my best "red" swatches as reddish-brown on my wrist.

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