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Iman broke with Joy years ago. That was mainly the handbags. Personally in my opinion, when Joy got involved, the quality was garbage. I think Iman was very unhappy with that whole setup after awhile. When she came back, she was her own entity once again. It was HER decision to discontinue her clothing line. She “retired” from television shipping and is doing her own thing, supporting Lexi in her endeavors and traveling.
Sorry if I offended you. It’s just that this strain of Covid is nowhere like the first one. Sounds crazy. Different symptoms and does not last as long. There were quite a few patients at the Rehab who caught it and were quarantined immediately. I wore a mask upon entry and took it off in hubs room. And speaking of hubby. He is still on puree but with chewable veggies and fruit. Tonight he had string beans on a soft roll. He was all smiles with the roll. It was the first time in months that he was able to enjoy it. Yes, he still coughs a bit. But when he eats like a cat there are no concerns or problems. His problem at the moment is his upper teeth which are implants. I will contact the social worker in the afternoon. He needs to remove the teeth and clean the posts. I will take care of the teeth upon arrival.
I made some progress on the house. Found tons of emptied boxes and they are now in the recycle bin for tomorrow. All boxes for donation have a “D” on the box. I have discarded all the Teflon and added the stainless from Wolfgang. Also added hex glad to the mix as well. I am starting to see that there is a light at the end of a long tunnel in the kitchen. Next will be the Master and both walk-in closets will be completely emptied and thoroughly cleaned. Not sure if I will lower the garment pole in hubby’s closet. I have a hook that he can use that attaches to a hanger and thus he can get his own clothing. I also purchased two metal racks (origami) that when put together will be for shoes.
I am again watching the tropics. Looks like there are two in the Atlantic. One could be headed for the Gulf.
Lost no more. Kindle has been found. I went looking for an empty box for clothing I no longer wear or want and there it was in the empty box along with a notebook that I also needed. Unbelievable what one does when in a hurry. Now that’s two found and one more to go. Was also missing my reading glasses. Last time I used them was at the hairdresser’s. I went through my purse and it wasn’t until it fell off the chair in hub’s room that I found them. They were in a soft case rather than the hard one. I do have an extra pair. However, most of the time I can go without those.
Now back to KP and then a shower and leave to see hubs. He will be so happy and I will also bring his Kindle. He has been asking for it at every visit. I found his while looking for mine. It had fallen behind some boxes. One more pair of glasses still hiding. But this one is somewhere in the bedroom. It is probably under the bed with all the ghosts and goblins. Thank goodness for spares when you need themn. Have a great day and then some. Enjoy the long weekend with hubs. Don’t make him work too hard. 😃😃😃
You would really enjoy Cape Cod. Rte. 6A goes through the back roads of the Cape. Much to see and do. The end result would be Provincetown. Our home on Cape is just off the bike path. I sometimes use it to walk to have my hair done, and stop at Marshall’s. I also used it from time to time to go to the Recycle area. No, not garbage or whatever. This was actually a place that in the winter is used by the Highway Department for sanding the streets. From April to the middle of October it was used for donations. Everything was free and consisted of clothing, books, CDs, vinyl records, small furniture and appliances, dishes and glassware, toys, stereos, etc.. Items were donated and the public would arrive to grab anything. Everything was free. Even art work and framed watercolors and oils. Hubby and I volunteered our services and it was one of our many highlights. The sight is no longer being used however, Brewster has one and I think Yarmouth as well. The bike path goes for miles and miles and is one of the free trails that many tourists use. The scenery is magnificent and there are many stops for relaxation and just for browsing.
We used to enjoy going to the beaches. However, with parking at a minimum and going from 9am-7pm, it leaves little time for the beach. We are not sticker prone. Both of us think the price of a sticker so you can park near the beach is ridiculous. It is even more discerning if you are vacationing for a few days or more. I surmise that the hotels have a pass or something that one can use.
Microsoft has been showing bits and pieces of Cape Cod in their news area. I enjoy the drive along Rte. 28, especially when we are close to the National Seashore. There you are, high above the sand and the Atlantic looking down. We had friends in Wellfleet and would join them on weekends. There is an outdoor movie theater that is still used today. However, the four of us liked this area for the huge flea market during the day and then picking up our lobster dinner for our evening meal.
Best part of the Cape is not getting lost. Most roads either lead you to Rte. 6A or to Rte. 28, the two main roads on the Cape. Yes, there is bus service and also a ferry from Boston Harbor to Provincetown and a Railroad that used to go just to Bourne, but may go further. The Cape also has an airport in Barnstable. During the summer Jet Blue goes from NY to the Cape. There are others that fly out of Boston. The airport also has car rentals. You can also fly into Rhode Island and rent a vehicle. The Cape is only an hour and a half away, though Rhode Island has some pretty good spots as well.
I totally disagree – I’m a Colleen fan and she’s been my favorite for a long time.
If you follow her Facebook page she’s posted that she’s only on HSN 2 or 3 days a Month – she’s on so infrequently, I miss her and look forward to seeing her.
I enjoyed her show with Lynn yesterday and can’t wait to see her new fall clothing line!
Posted in Forum: FashionDo you remember when HSN used to feature clothing that collaborated with a theme from upcoming Movies. All Designers like Heidi Daus ,Victoria Wieck and Anthony used to design products for the featured Movie collaborations. HSN usedto feature Joan Boyce, Iris Appel and a host of others that were fantastic and unique. La Joie , Avec Les Filles and Trish McEnvoy to name a few. This was Pre-Qurate takeover. 4 flex pay was the NORM, this switch to 2 and 3 flex pay is crazy. HSN had better shoe lines featured.Steve Madden created fantastic shoes only available on HSN.Perlier and Korres used to offer beautiful sets for the Holidays. Now it’s just generic merchandise. I like Christie Brinkley, Vivica Fox and Jacqueline Smith when they were on Shop NBC not so great as the end all for HSN.Overall, HSN used to carry better brands and more unique products. They got rid of Iman which is a shame. I still have handbags from Joy/Iman collab years ago. I started with HSN from Day 1 so I remember when they were head to head with QVC. Those days are long gone.Sad as I watch the slow and steady decline of a great shopping platform.
Do you remember when HSN used to feature clothing that collaborated with a theme from upcoming Movies. All Designers like Heidi Daus ,Victoria Wieck and Anthony used to design products for the featured Movie collaborations. HSN usedto feature Joan Boyce, Iris Appel and a host of others that were fantastic and unique. La Joie , Avec Les Filles and Trish McEnvoy to name a few. This was Pre-Qurate takeover. 4 flex pay was the NORM, this switch to 2 and 3 flex pay is crazy. HSN had better shoe lines featured.Steve Madden created fantastic shoes only available on HSN.Perlier and Korres used to offer beautiful sets for the Holidays. Now it’s just generic merchandise. I like Christie Brinkley, Vivica Fox and Jacqueline Smith when they were on Shop NBC not so great as the end all for HSN.Overall, HSN used to carry better brands and more unique products. They got rid of Iman which is a shame. I still have handbags from Joy/Iman collab years ago. I started with HSN from Day 1 so I remember when they were head to head with QVC. Those days are long gone.
Posted in Forum: FashionI absolutely enjoy watching Antthony present his line of clothing. Anji talks constantly and never shuts up. She paws at those poor models. I am watching with the mute on as her constant neverending talking gives me a headache. I can’t watch her anymore. Antthony needs to come back!
Posted in Forum: FashionBeen watching closely the last 2 weeks and I think a lot of the new models are doing great and here are my favorites so far
Joyce is great. She looks natural and has the sweetest reactions when the host interacts with her. It’s great to see an older demographic be represented and a shorter height too.
Liv is stunning. She has been in my top to watch recently. I can’t get over how pretty she looks and even in some questionable outfits. I think she is a very valuable asset to the new HSN. Is she from PA? Really great
Lori has apparently worked there for a little while because she said she did a first show for the one designer, so she has been great too. Again it’s nice to have diversity in age, and I like when they pair a younger and older model together. What is her age? She looks good!
Felicia is also very pretty. That head of hair, wow! Is that all of her hair? She needs to sell hair products! She really looks cute again in some questionable outfits. Is she doing beauty too? Need that hair tutorial!
I like Rafaela too, her personality seems so great and the clothing looks great on her! Also a great asset to HSN!
The initial transition was rough but wow what a difference a few weeks make! Watched what a girl wants with Tina last night and it was so great! Energy and fun! Did not catch the other models name but she was cute! Love HSN! Do the models have social media accounts? What agency does HSN use? Looks good
The Florida models are definitely more enjoyable to watch. I have spent a lot of $$$ at HSN— most notably clothing. The PA models are all the same shape and relative size. As a plus sizer, I knew how the clothes would look on me when Kenya wore them. I was a confident buyer. Now I only have Debbie D to show anything plus. I won’t buy any clothing that hasn’t been shown on a plus model. Maybe you should have Florida models videoed/ photographed for the HSN website. Or maybe I should go back to stores for my clothing.
Any sized woman wearing her appropriate size clothing will look pretty darn good. It’s not a secret – wear clothing that fits nicely and look fab! Joy is and always was, too much, and not in a good way.
I have to side with Dee on this one. I find most of the clothing outdated, frumpy in the extreme and way too expensive for what you are getting. Neither my daughter, who looks 35, or me at 75 will wear them except for some of denim and a handful of other pieces. The exception overall was Iman and the older Diane Gilman styles of the 90’s and early 2000’s. Now Iman is gone and DG2 has radically changed (better for some and worse for others). I miss the real clothing and jewelry designers HSN use to have like Terry Lewis, Maggie Sweet, Slinky, Joan Boyce, Suzanne Somers, Technibond, etc. Sadly, QVC is in the same boat. Love Susan Graver, Quacker Factory and a couple of other lines but I seriously can’t afford most of them. It is goodbye to a once enjoyable era.
Mimi u are a smart woman. Yep they are losing money. I used to laugh when they touted “no middle man” so the prices were low, when they were the middle man so to speak. They sunk themselves. Prices outrageous.
Today I purchased many plants exact same as offered – twice the size for less cost. The clothing lines are mostly boring now-same old stuff with absurd prices.
Also , the reruns drove me nuts. I would be cooking/cleaning listening, glance at product, hear price, decide I wanted it, then fortunately prior to ordering see the price on screen higher than what the host stated. RERUNS….with a new……higher price. lol. Used to spend hundreds per month, but now, nah, listen to my music while cookin’ & cleanin, & I lost 4 lbs dancin’ around while doin my chores.
My last attempt at shopping was for entire winter wardrobe. When I saw that shipping was over $100, I went on a shopping spree to stores the next day & even had a great lunch out & talked to people and realized I enjoyed going out to shop.
I so agree with you that what is offered is boring. I havent purchased any clothing in probably a year. Yep, goin to the old “brick & mortar” to find more unique styles. You mentioned kim. Ick. used to enjoy her, but now, dunno, she is different. On too often selling everything now from make up to housewares. Makes me think “jack of all trades-master of none”
Posted in Forum: FashionI enjoyed so very much the beautiful presentation of Marla”s clothing line yesterday. I really wanted to commend the hosts, the models and especially Marla Wynne on an exceptional day. I felt as if I were in a showroom of lovely designs with truly remarkable displays of beauty. The evening program of special occasion outfits honestly took my breath away. Everyone looked stunning. Don’t have to go to Paris…. we have Marla Wynne. I spent too much but I know I will not regret any of my purchases.