Many websites increase the item price to cover the “free shipping.” The item price will be cheaper if you buy in person.

I’ve often thought that hair color is a better indicator. For example, if you change your hair color, you might find that you need all new makeup.
Do the veins in your wrist appear blue or green? Blue = cool, I think.
What clothing colors look best on you? Another hint.
Also, brands vary.
Stop into an Ulta or Sephora, and play around.

Bare Minerals powder concealers are very good — they come in different shades. Bisque is the original. Get a good brush, and gently tap onto the places you want to cover. Blends nicely.

Is Bobbi afraid that if she doesn’t work, she will cease to exist?

I suspect this is also an issue with the website. I have had orders in “packaging” for a few days and then “shipped” and “delivered” on the same day.

BTW, the TS coat has a size chart. Maybe you didn’t see it.

Well, it’s a coat. What size do you normally wear? Are you thinking an inch one way or the other will make a difference in a teddy bear coat?
Do you wear a lot of thick sweaters? Size up.

There are women out there who refuse to wear faux fur coats because they are afraid the coat will make them look fat. It puzzles me.

I think Sarah looks very pretty tonight.

Reminder … I’m watching prices bounce around between Holiday and Black Friday and Cyber … it’s like a ping pong ball.

The problem is that they would need three or four hands in different skin tones. If you look at swatches on makeup websites, they swatch fair – medium – dark models for better accuracy.
And then you have to factor in studio lighting.
If you want an exact match, you’d need to buy foundation in person.

If you like Estee Lauder, go to the counter at the department store. I’m sure they will be happy to match you.
After you find a color, then you get to agonize over which formula you like. 🙂

eBay has a ton of everything. 🙂
I’m ambivalent on expiration dates. They put expiration dates on *water.*. What expires, the oxygen? Or the hydrogen?

I’m sure Bobbi has enough money to retire when the mood strikes. I think she has other issues, like being terrified of retirement. She’s what, 70? and still dyes her hair dark brown.

Wow, 16 items? That’s power shopping.
It seems to me that HSN needs to make sure the credit card is good before they proceed to shipping. Cards do get declined.

I’ve had some “perfect” foundations that were discontinued, so I feel your pain.
I have learned that some online descriptions aren’t always accurate, either — online, I would never buy it, but in the store, it’s a match.
I lean toward tinted moisturizers (Complexion Rescue is my current favorite) as they are more forgiving.