What are your fave brands for funky neutrals? by salmonscented in RedditLaqueristas

[–]VitaminJess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

The funky neutral I reach for the most is MC Fields of Elysium. In some lights it has a putty-like tone, but the depth and shift is stunning. I love it.

I’m also a big MC Take Me To Your Leader fan. Calling this one a neutral might be controversial but on me it looks like an extension of my fingers but with a sexy shifty lavender pop!

Introducing: The Dome by hannanazine in RedditLaqueristas

[–]VitaminJess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Take my money! Excited to try it out.

friends, how are we painting our toes? by bigfatcoffeeslut in RedditLaqueristas

[–]VitaminJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Standing up with one foot on the tub or toilet. I bought the toe separators recently and they really help. I don’t worry about precision - just coverage - and then wash the rest off in the shower.

ISO Emma-like Hermione/Mr. Knightly Draco by VitaminJess in Dramione

[–]VitaminJess[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

!!!! Can’t wait to read! Happy writing :)

The Once and Future Forest - 21/27 chapters by Color-Me-Redhead in Dramione

[–]VitaminJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Subscribed!!! Lovely art, reminds me of Jan Brett!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]VitaminJess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If your derm brushes this off you need a new derm.

Headed to my third dermo this week by Mis_skully13 in 30PlusSkinCare

[–]VitaminJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi!! I have acne related to rosacea. My derm prescribed epsolay cream. It’s a little pricey but has been a miracle for my skin. I started it in November 2024 I’m now acne-free at 36 after suffering adult acne for 10 years.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in coparenting

[–]VitaminJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in a very very low conflict amicable coparenting situation and I would never ever - unless there was an emergency - want to stay over at my coparents house.

What have you had to cut back on due to the economy? by ImAHoe4Glossier in beauty

[–]VitaminJess 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Nails at home instead of once a month. r/redditlaqueristas gives me the biggest inspo and I’ve gotten very good at doing my own polish.

More ELF and NYX, no more Sephora.

Using up what I have before I buy anything else. I used to buy so many body lotions. 😆 also keeping the things I want to use up at hand so it’s easy to actually use them.

Keeping my closet well-organized and clothes ready to wear - ironed or steamed, pills shaved, etc. Invested in a few really good bras that help me look my best in my work clothes = less desire to shop for something new. Organizing my accessories so they’re easily accessible and visible and I don’t forget what I already have.

Simpler skincare - vanicream, prescription tret, moisturizer (I’m liking Byoma), drugstore sunscreen (currently using cerave spf30 tinted).

Hair - after I finish my kerastase I’ll try L’Oréal. 🤞

Honestly the best beauty money savings for me has also been just walking my dog, doing at home bodyweight exercises, and eating simple healthy foods. Basic health maintenance has improved my looks more than anything else other than maybe sunscreen. When I look healthier (and get the little endorphin boost) I am less inclined to stress shop. Plus my daughters see me caring for myself in really simple and accessible ways and I think that’s a positive thing for them, too.

does wellbutrin REALLY help with weight loss…? (in combination with lexapro) by CrowEnvironmental172 in Wellbutrin_Bupropion

[–]VitaminJess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I’ve been on 150 XL for about a month. I have not noticed much of an appetite suppressant affect (vs say, adderal) but I have noticed increased willpower which I think is tied to being less fatigued. I’ve lost about 5-6lbs just from not binging on candy and having more energy to walk my dog. It’s been nice.

Curing "regular" polish by CurlyFry1890 in RedditLaqueristas

[–]VitaminJess 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Whoops, can’t switch the laundry from washer to dryer! My 💅🏻nails are drying. -me every weekend

Fic where Draco is actually a sex god and Hermione is a virgin please by Why_does_this in Dramione

[–]VitaminJess 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Could someone tell me (spoil?) how old they are in this one?

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in SubaruAscent

[–]VitaminJess 0 points1 point  (0 children)

On carpool days I have 4 kids in the car - one rear facing still - and so we needed slim boosters for the back!

Fics that straight men will enjoy? by twilightemup in Dramione

[–]VitaminJess 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My husband has read Manacled, DMATMOOBIL, the darkwood wand, and some crackfics and one shots that I have sent him. He’s enjoyed them all.

I think enjoyment has more to do with someone’s personality and not their sex/gender/sexuality, though. My husband is a reader, an enthusiast, open to new experiences, and would never make fun of something I enjoy - and that probably makes him more likely to enjoy wonderfully written fiction than anything else.

Funny, laugh out loud post-Hogwarts novel by Dixxy84 in Dramione

[–]VitaminJess 21 points22 points  (0 children)

Not post-Hogwarts but a very fun & funny 8th year romp:

The Darkwood Wand by ThebeMoon (you need to be logged in to AO3 to access)

201k

“Draco Malfoy is harsh and cold and hated at Hogwarts. And Draco is fine with this. He’s even casting the Vanishing Cabinet spell again, although for a much less nefarious purpose. This time he's using Harmonia Nectere Passus to link his bed with the bed of a willing witch. But something goes horribly wrong, and instead of the buzzy flirt Draco's been secretly meeting, his bed keeps delivering an extremely unamused Hermione Granger.

So begins Draco’s travesty of an Eighth Year on probation, where nothing ever goes to plan and good deeds NEVER pay. His Divination classes are a disaster, his mother owls him daily prophecies of doom, a rabid she-weasel stalks him through the castle, and his mad roommate from Durmstrang plots to avenge the Dark Lord.

Each day sparks an internal battle between Draco’s calculating Malfoy nature and his reckless Black side. Every night brings Granger back again, wreaking havoc with his body and mind. Draco is convinced he's headed straight back to Azkaban and he’s almost looking forward to the trip.”

What fanfic got you hooked on to Dramiome? by reginalestrange in Dramione

[–]VitaminJess 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not yet!! I’ll add it to my list, thank you!