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Curious what worked for yall?

Ive also looked into weightloss programs like Jenny Craig and Awaken180. Alot of positive reviews saying it worked for them anyone have any experience?

Work schedule is all over the place and I cant do anything that requires showing up somewhere on a fixed schedule. Ive tried doing this myself, but I just cant stick to it and need someone holding me accountable.

Has anyone done an online program that actually had real coaching?

Anyone tried awaken180 or jenny craig before? Kinda seems to fit what Im looking for.

i have full lashes naturally but theyre short so length is all i need. most mascaras focus on volume which just makes short lashes look stubbier somehow

tried the chella good drama mascara recently and the lengthening effect surprised me. it grabs each lash and pulls it out without adding a ton of bulk. noticeable difference without looking overdone.

Would like to try other options tho

what are people with shorter lashes actually using

Little background:

I'm 60. Was on multiple medications, blood pressure was up, everything ached in that low grade way where you just kind of accept it as your new normal. Yeah sure I was overweight, but I also just attributed this to aging. Stairs would wind me. I couldn't see my ankles. Tying my shoes meant holding my breath and getting it done fast.

One day I decided enough was enough and join a weight loss program to lose the weight.

17 weeks later. 77 pounds gone. Meds reduced. Blood pressure down. The aching is mostly just gone. I do stairs now without thinking about it. Ankles are back. Pulled out clothes I hadnt worn in years and they fit.

The most important thing though is I feel better now then I did 10 years ago. Not just physically but mentally and emotionally as well.

Your age shouldn't be the reason you feel tired all the time. It shouldn't be the reason your ankles hurt or that you are on all sorts of medications. I highly encourage everyone that its not too late and to improve in the areas that they can.

Happy to answer questions.

Edit: Had a few ppl ask what program it was and how I lost the weight. The program is awaken180. Personal coaching based. Highly reccomend as it changed my life.

by 2pm i always have little black flakes under my eyes and it drives me insane. tried waterproof but its impossible to remove without destroying my lashes

been trying the chella good drama mascara because its derm tested and my eyes are super sensitive. few weeks in and the flaking situation is genuinely better. still looks decent at end of day too

has anyone actually fully solved the smudging problem, any other reccs or should i just stick to what works?

why does clumping still happen in 2026? lol. ive tried so many and they either clump immediately or start fine and get chunky as they dry out

been using the chella good drama mascara lately and its genuinely the least clumpy formula ive tried. the brush actually separates each lash instead of globbing everything together. month in and still no spider lashes

what are other people using that doesnt clump? need more options

looking for genuine recommendations for eyebrow gel that actually works, not just whatever is sponsored or at the top of a google search

specifically looking for something with decent hold that doesnt flake or crunch up during the day. clear preferred but open to tinted if people swear by itive been using the chella clear brow gel for the past few weeks and its been solid, no flaking, good hold, feels lightweight. curious if theres anything people think is even better though because i havent tried that many options honestly

drop your holy grail brow gels below

Had a bad experience with a mid-range suitcase that cracked after one year and the brand basically told me to sort it myself, which sucks.

Looking for something with a proper lifetime warranty this time, not just 12 months limited coverage that excludes everything that could actually go wrong.

Check-in size, hard shell, polycarbonate preferred, four spinners. Open to brands I haven't heard of if the product is genuinely good.

Any suggestions?

Flying Lufthansa business fairly regularly. Their overhead bins are fine but I've had issues with bags that technically meet the size limit but are awkward shapes and don't sit properly. Need something with a clean profile that slides in without a fight.

Hard shell, spinner wheels, ideally under 3kg empty.

Edit: Going with the Horizn Studios H5 Pro in all black. Dimensions are 55×40×20 cm which sits within Lufthansa's allowance, the shape is clean and slides in properly.

Need one bag that works for my daily commute and can also handle weekend trips. Currently carrying two separate bags which is getting old. Rolltop style makes sense for the variable volume but most of them look too outdoorsy for an office environment.

Laptop compartment is non negotiable. Water resistance is a bonus.

Edit: settled on the Horizn Studios SoFo Rolltop Backpack X in night blue. The waxed canvas is water sealed which solves the commute in rain problem, it fits a 15 inch laptop comfortably, and it looks clean enough for the office without being boring. The rolltop closure gives enough flexibility for packing differently depending on the trip.

Tired of buying a "good enough" suitcase every couple years because the wheels die or the shell cracks at the first rough baggage handler. Looking for something genuinely built to last decades, not just marketed that way. Hard shell preferred, doesn't need to be flashy, just needs to survive actual use without falling apart.

Open to spending more upfront if the durability is real and not just marketing copy.

Edit: ended up going with the Horizn Studios H6 Pro after a lot of digging. It's a German brand, the shell is a higher grade polycarbonate than other suitcases, and it comes with a lifetime warranty that covers manufacturing defects for as long as you own it, as long as you register it within 30 days of purchase. Found a few people who've had theirs for 3+ years with heavy travel and it's held up well structurally. Only real wear they mention is surface scratching over time, which seems to come with the territory on any hard shell, matte finishes hide it better than glossy ones. Worth noting the warranty doesn't cover airline damage specifically, that's on the airline, but for actual product defects and longevity it seems like the real deal rather than just a marketing line.

Going to a lot of conferences and short business trips this year, usually 2-4 nights at a time. My current bag is a generic outdoor brand pack and it looks completely out of place next to people in blazers carrying actual professional bags. Need something that fits a 15 inch laptop, has a separate compartment for a charger and cables, and looks clean enough to walk into a client meeting without looking like I'm about to go hiking.

Carry on size is a must since I don't check bags for short trips. Budget is flexible, would rather spend once on something that holds up.

Edit: went with the Horizn Studios Gion Backpack Travel after a lot of back and forth. It's made from recycled nylon so it has a clean, almost matte look rather than the shiny technical fabric most travel packs use. Fits my 15 inch laptop with room for a charger and cable pouch separately, and it has a luggage passthrough strap which is genuinely useful when I'm also rolling a carry-on through the airport. Doesn't scream "outdoor gear" at all, which was the whole point.

Did a full comparison before buying a new carry-on last month. Both kept coming up in my research and I couldn't find a proper side by side anywhere so I figured I'd write one up after going through both in detail.

Background

Was replacing an old hard shell that finally gave up after four years. Budget was flexible but I didn't want to overspend on a name. Away and Horizn both landed in my shortlist after ruling out Rimowa on price and Samsonite on build quality concerns.

Shell and build

Both use polycarbonate hard shells. Away's is a single piece design, clean and recognizable. Horizn uses what they call aerospace-grade German polycarbonate across their Essential and Pro lines, and a lighter grade version for the Air Series. In terms of feel there's not a dramatic difference on the Essential vs Away comparison, both feel solid and well built. The Pro Series shell from Horizn feels slightly more premium but it's subjective.

Weight

This is where Horizn pulls ahead depending on which series you choose. Away carry-on comes in around 3.7 kg empty. Horizn Essential H5 starts from 2.9 kg, and the Air Series H5 comes in at 2.1 kg which is genuinely impressive for a hard shell carry-on. If weight matters to you, especially on European carriers with strict cabin allowances, the Air Series is a meaningful difference.

Interior

Away has a compression system on one side and a laundry bag on the other. Horizn splits by series. The Essential has two dual-zippered mesh dividers, clean and simple. The Pro Series adds a compression pad and laundry bag, which is the closest equivalent to Away's interior layout. The Air Series matches the Essential with two mesh dividers.

Warranty

Both brands offer lifetime warranties but the terms differ. Horizn's lifetime guarantee applies to the Pro and Essential lines, requires registration within 30 days of purchase, and covers manufacturing defects for life. The Air, RE, and GO Series carry a 5-year extended guarantee instead. Neither brand covers airline damage, that goes through the airline directly.

Price

Away carry-on sits around $275-325 USD depending on the model. Horizn H5 Essential is €370, H5 Air is €320. At current exchange rates they're broadly comparable on the Essential. The Air Series is actually slightly cheaper than Away while being meaningfully lighter.

Why I landed on Essential

The Pro's interior is the better setup on paper, compression pad and laundry bag both useful. But I don't check bags often and I'm not someone who needs compression to fit more in, so I didn't want to pay extra for it. The Air's weight is tempting but I move my carry-on around more than I fly with it (subways, stairs, overhead bins on regional trains) and the extra durability margin on the Essential's shell felt worth the few hundred grams over Air. Essential ended up being the one that matched how I actually use the bag, not just the spec sheet.

The honest difference

Away is more widely available, has a bigger brand presence, and you'll see it on every flight. That's either a pro or a con depending on how you feel about it. Horizn is European, less recognizable outside that market, and feels slightly more considered in terms of engineering, especially on the lifetime warranty terms and the weight options across the line.

Away wins on brand recognition and retail availability. Horizn wins on weight if that matters to you, and gives you more flexibility to pick a series that matches how you actually pack and travel, rather than one fixed interior layout. The materials and build quality are arguably (imo) better than Away across the board.

Ended up going with the Horizn H5 Essential. No regrets eight months in.

I want to add a blazer to my wardrobe but I keep second-guessing myself on what to get first. Navy? Charcoal? Sport coat with texture? Something more versatile?

I work in a business casual office and occasionally need to look sharper for client meetings or dinners. Not looking for a full suit, just a strong standalone jacket that can do a lot of work.

Also curious about the custom route for blazers. Is it worth it or should I just grab something RTW and have it tailored?

I’m trying to level up my wardrobe this year and build a small rotation of quality suits that are tailored to my measurements. I’ve been looking into custom options since I’ve never been truly satisfied with how off the rack pieces conform to my body.

If I were starting from scratch, what 2 or 3 colors would you guys go with that cover most situations without feeling too boring? I’m thinking navy, charcoal and maybe a medium grey but not totally sure.

Any tips from people who went from regular suits to made to measure would help a ton.

Edit: I ended up going with Black Lapel based on some of the recs here. The consistency of their fit between orders is honestly way better than what I’ve had before.

trying to simplify my routine down to as few products as possible. ideally i want my brows to just look groomed and natural without it being obvious im wearing anything at all

been experimenting with just a clear brow gel on its own with no pencil or cream underneath and honestly on good brow days it works really well. the chella clear brow gel is what ive been using, just brush up and set and it looks like my brows but slightly more intentional if that makes sense. on patchier days i still need a little cream underneath but even then the overall look stays really natural

anyone else doing a minimal one or two product brow routine? curious what people are using

genuinely asking because im so confused by all the options. walk into sephora and theres like 40 different brow gels and i have no idea how to choose

my main requirements are that it actually holds, doesnt flake, and doesnt make my brows look crunchy or wet. tinted vs clear im not sure which i even want tbh

ive been trying the chella clear brow gel lately and its checking those boxes so far. its pretty lightweight and the hold is surprisingly good for how thin the formula feels. also doesnt have any of the stuff i was trying to avoid ingredient wise which was a bonus

what are people actually using day to day that they keep repurchasing

these feel like two things that shouldnt be able to coexist but im desperate to find something that proves me wrong lol

i have really thick unruly brows that need actual hold or they just do whatever they want by 10am. but every strong hold gel ive tried makes my brows feel like cardboard. you touch them and they crunch which is so gross

someone in another thread mentioned the chella brow gel as something that holds without going stiff. been using it about two weeks and i think its actually doing it?? like my brows stay where i put them but they still feel like actual hair. might be too early to say definitively but its the most promising thing ive tried

what are other people with thick brows using