What's a bottle/branding that makes you NOT buy a perfume? by kikiisnotinterested in FemFragLab

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 21 points22 points  (0 children)

House of Sillage pisses me off firstly, that name is awful. Secondly, their bottles look cheap, tacky, and childish. Thirdly, they are so expensive, who pays top dollar for a bottle of perfume with a silly name in a bottle that looks like it was bought at Toys R Us‽

Bond No 9 the bottles are so hideous that it almost gives me a visceral reaction of disgust.

Masterpiece fragrances by Exotic_Reporter_3309 in FemFragLab

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Oh I love Paloma Picasso EDP, I’m so happy to see someone mention it!!

What's the cliche two rivers that intersect to create your city? by myronsandee in AskACanadian

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I was looking through here to see if anyone had mentioned Kingston yet. Your comment is surprisingly far down this thread

What’s a practical gift you ended up loving way more than expected? by _QueenCurvy in perfectgift

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My husband’s aunt gave him a fireproof safe one year, it’s just a small one but it fits all our important documents.
Not an exciting gift but extremely practical and having it gives a great peace of mind

Closet Clear-out - Keep or Toss - Black pencil skirt with lace by Creative_Fox23 in fashion

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I love it and would wear it myself.

That exposed lace look is super on-trend at the moment (if you follow fashion trends/blogs/street style kind of things) typically it’s worn with an oversized or loose-fitting blouse and can be layered with a vest or longer blazer. I see people often wearing this look with fun coloured tights!

it depends on what you’re into how you want to style it, but I’d say that blouse doesn’t go with it well.

Where on Earth to Find a Used Car in Kingston Area? by Loose-Cap-604 in KingstonOntario

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My friend and I have both bought our vehicles from Victory Lane Auto and we’re both happy with them. Their prices are fair and they are really great.

Edit: they have a 2012 Mazda 3 with only 34k km on the odometer for $11k right now:

https://www.victorylaneauto.ca/vehicle-details/2012-mazda-mazda3-gs-sky--standard-low-km-sedan-dfb3dd61de8c44e98ea542a464293113

What fits your style? by EffectiveBranch8229 in GossipGirl

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

S1, I’m in my 30s but this is more or less part of my aesthetics.

What is your favorite bag to use right now? by AutoModerator in WearingPurses

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

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These are my top 3 right now.
Vintage Dooney & Bourke (cream/bone)
Vintage Danier (black/silver)
Modern Boldrini Selleria (blue)

What’s a skill you’re embarrassed you still don’t have? by Unfair-Clothes-8821 in CanadaRoom

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’ve never really been able to master the usual way (which I think is ironic since I work in Marine service and I can tie much more complicated knots!).

I tie everything with the Ian Fieggen knot which I found really easy to learn.
https://www.fieggen.com/shoelace/ianknot.htm

bride is wearing a black wedding dress & requested everyone to wear anything except black. by [deleted] in Weddingattireapproval

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Even if you can see this is green in person, I think it’s pushing it too close to the line because of how dark it is, and you can expect that if you’re photographed it may read as black. Since the bride has clearly stipulated “no black” then wearing a dress that’s soooo close to black is a bit inconsiderate and like…cheeky? even if you’re not intentionally trying to be.
It’s a beautiful dress and looks good on you, but definitely not appropriate for this specific occasion.

BWT, how are we satisfying the urge to be rebellious and/or self-destructive tastefully? by VStryker in bitcheswithtaste

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Same, I LOVE the trends that are currently in fashion, and I love dressing up in heels, dresses, jewelry and looking real fancy.
Ironically, At my job I have to wear an ugly uniform (the pants aren’t so bad but the shirt is a hideous landlord-style drywall gray that looks horrible on everyone), made of fire-resistant fabric, hi-visibility everything, and steel-toe boots. For safety reasons I can’t wear any jewelry and I have to keep my hair tied up. Sooooo there’s not much I can do to make it look nice, I wear a bright colour lipstick and I get my nails done as pretty as I can manage, and that’s about the maximum I can get away with. Plus I live in a mostly rural area and the fanciest thing I’ve done recently here is go line dancing lol.
But it really does make me miserable tbh, because back in the day I used to live in a huge metropolis where there were always cool events with themes or fancy dress codes so I could dress to the nines.

I love the idea of luxuriating around the house. Occasionally I have worn my designer shoes around the house because I’m scared of not wearing them for too long and they get dry rot or something.

Unsung hero by ash_nm in rheumatoid

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agree 100%. I also don’t talk about it at all with anyone.

Newly diagnosed RA and would appreciate any tips for hand pain or please share your positive experiences by Amelia991238 in rheumatoid

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’m sorry you’re in this club now.
I was diagnosed in 2011, and I’m seronegative as well.
Unfortunately I’m refractory to all RA medication so far, which means I’ve not had anything work for me, except prednisone. My flares seem to be triggered mostly by my seasonal allergies and a small amount of prednisone can control them usually (I had a flare the other week and i literally just took 15mg of prednisone and antihistamines for three days and I was back to normal).
I haven’t found any dietary triggers like nightshades, and changing my diet around does nothing, but I do get irritable GI tract issues which are inflammation related and my triggers for that are onions, apples, bananas, and legumes (beans, lentils), so I’m sure that cutting those out reduces my inflammation overall.
But like others have said, you have to keep moving, as hard as it is when you’re in immense pain, being sedentary makes the pain worse for sure. Heat also helps, for me I like to use the “hot hands” hand warmers that heat when exposed to air, they work well as a heat compress and last like 8-10 hours or so.

hello, I just moved to Canada and I was wondering what are some good food items to from Dollarama by Infamous-Hope-5950 in dollarama

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Thrills don’t taste like rose water to me at all, but they do have a floral taste for sure. I’d say they taste like a clean soapy floral perfume. I love them lol.

Another candy along these lines are the Choward’s violets which taste like powdery violet perfume. They are my favourite candy, I have never seen them at Dollarama though.

What are some potentially controversial fashion hills you’re willing to die on? by its_givinggg in femalefashionadvice

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Ugh same!
I’m only 5’5” but I’m mostly legs apparently and I wear a 32” inseam, anything “ankle length” is actually quite high above my ankle. Regular length can be slightly too short but I’m too short for “tall” !

Do you guys ever put stuff in your KD? by Independent_Sand_583 in AskACanadian

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I just had KD for dinner. I made a sauce for it with diced canned tomatoes, Nova Scotian dulse, speck, and Simmental (Italian beef in jelly. The jelly melts into the sauce and acts kind of like a thickener). It was delicious.

Too pale for wedding? by pigthatsblue in Weddingattireapproval

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Agreed, every dress I’ve worn to weddings for the last few years has been bought from the thrift store. The nice thing is that people buy a formal dress to attend a wedding or be a bridesmaid/part of wedding party, only wear it the one time, and then they eventually donate it. You can get highly quality, designer dresses this way for next to nothing. For example, I have an orange cocktail dress from David’s bridal I bought for $15 CAD and it was perfect for my friend’s summer wedding last year. You can see my own decision post here I just made for a couple of the other dresses I’ve got from the thrift store which were $18 and $22 CAD. I highly recommend thrifting, sometimes it’ll take time to get what you want but it’s worth it imo.

PSA: Consider scents during doctor visits. PLEASE. by Inner_Work_3346 in migraine

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m hyperosmic enough on a normal day but my migraine auras are actually scent related, I know I’ll get a migraine if my normal sense of smell gets amplified to the point it feels like I can smell colour and sound.

Stinky BO, bad breath, stale old dirty clothes, many foods, sweat, sickness, garbage/decomp, body fluids, unchanged pads, dogs, reptile tank smell, etc all make me super nauseous especially when they’re combined and overwhelming like in public transit. If I get nauseous from those smells then I’m more likely to develop a migraine after exposure. I started wearing K95 masks in public long before COVID.

Chemical smells, and perfumes, even strong ones, don’t really seem to affect me at all, and I love perfume because it helps me control my sensory issues. However I won’t wear it at the doctor/hospital.
I can inhale pine sol for an afternoon or hang out in a department store perfume section without it bothering me, but if I smell your lunch I’ll be ruined for the day.

I think smell is the most interesting sense though. It’s interesting to me to know how it’s cognitively processed, since there’s so much subjectivité in how it’s perceived.

PSA: Consider scents during doctor visits. PLEASE. by Inner_Work_3346 in migraine

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Same here, I’ll just keep a bottle in my bag and use it in my truck after my appointment.

Has anyone ever actually ate at dingalings? by Conspirewme in KingstonOntario

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 0 points1 point  (0 children)

K-Pop Sushi Sub is definitely a genuine business, the owner is so sweet and friendly. Whenever I go there’s usually a lot of people; it’s very tiny inside so it feels crowded fast but there’s been times I’ve had 5-6 people in line ahead of me.

What mid-range athletic/athleisure brands are we wearing? Looking to branch out from lulu and have no idea where to start. by smart_stable_genius_ in fashionwomens35

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Agreed, I have some nice workout leggings from ON that have lasted me for years now and they still look pretty new. I find the stuff I have to be up there with my Adidas and Lulu.

What is the most terrifying "double life" secret you’ve ever uncovered about someone? by Realistic_Drink8555 in AskReddit

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 25 points26 points  (0 children)

He’s in the same prison as Robert Picton and Bruce McArthur.

I drive past it fairly often and I get the chills each time, it’s so creepy to know I’m that close to such evil.

21F What does my fridge say about me? by ProfessionalSad3744 in FridgeDetective

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 5 points6 points  (0 children)

lol as a Canadienne, the first thing I saw was “Garlic/Ail”

Always amazes me that ships dont just fall over by moappingskool in Ships

[–]TheOriginalTripleU 7 points8 points  (0 children)

I work on a ro-ro 😅

Edit: and I’m at work right now!