If you want the rundown on dark polishes, ask Plei. I refuse to acknowledge nail polish that isn't black. Unless it's black with red micro glitter.

Not even charcoal nail polish? MAC had some that looked decent, but it doesn't go with my skin tone as well as I wish. The Vintage Vamp that I got is GREAT. I'm very happy with it. The lipstick will take some getting used to. It's more purple than I normally wear. And very matte. Is matte in? Because I'm still entranced with a hookery gloss. I have a lovely overgloss I use--I forget the vendor.

Congrats Suzi!

When I was in high school, I had this dark grey nail polish from Urban Decay that drove my mother nuts. Which may have been part of the reason I wore it so often. I think it was called Gunmetal. I have no idea if they still make it, though.

I used to wear Gunmetal! It's dark enough for me. The lighter greys, although I'd wear them in clothing, make me look yellow when I wear them on my nails.

ita, my favorite black polish is Wet 'n Wild's "Wild Shine" formula. It's opaque enough that I only need to put one coat of polish on for full coverage. I know there's a charcoal polish that Plei really likes, I just don't remember the name of it. Raven's Wing, maybe?

Yes, matte lipstick is in, according to some of the fashion blogs.

well, it's neither the first nor last time for me being out of step with fashion.

Aw,Steph...even if Time got the grumbles , he'd want to be home with you. ( i get the grumbles, but -- I get them because there is nothing I can do but be there)

So glad David called.

and yay for Suzi!!!

good news, bad news.... life just keeps mixing it up. Add the lipstick talk and you have Bitches.

Oh, Tep, love. I hope you're feeling a bit better.

What's the situation with your meds? I mean, I get that you've had plenty of catalysts for feeling head-go-boom, but it sounds like this has been a very scary day in terms of your reactions and stress levels and stuff - have you changed your meds lately? Or maybe your body chemistry is reacting differently to something now, and you need some different meds? Because this is just a universe of not fair, love.

Tep, it's already dark o'clock now, but I hope your evening got better, hon.

Suzi, I am so damned fucking proud of you for getting your yellow belt!! So cool!

I'm back from the Janeane Garofalo show in North Beach, which was enjoyable, but upset that not only did the gimlet give me an upset stomach, but I managed to also get an $85 parking ticket (which I will fight - because I never travel without a camera, and I can prove that it's a scam - but still...super annoying).

Gah, Tep. I'm sorry. You don't need this, on top of all the other shit that's hit.

Not even charcoal nail polish? MAC had some that looked decent, but it doesn't go with my skin tone as well as I wish. The Vintage Vamp that I got is GREAT. I'm very happy with it. The lipstick will take some getting used to. It's more purple than I normally wear. And very matte. Is matte in? Because I'm still entranced with a hookery gloss. I have a lovely overgloss I use--I forget the vendor.

There are a lot of lovely charcoals this year. Check the new OPI holiday line for '08, which has a charcoal AND a shimmering black.

The Raven's Wing, Jilli, is NOT charcoal. It's black with a lot of silver/antique gold shimmer. Decidedly not black.

For vampy shimmer, I love Sinful Cosmetic's Rich in Heart, which a near-black with a strong, deep red shimmer.

Anyone around, seriously bored and need to talk to a human.