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So while our thoughts and prayers are focused on Joan...

benzgirl — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:06:48 GMT

let's reminisce about some of the nicer moments. What do you lovingly recall about her? What are some of the purchases you made from her? I recall how she and Kathy Levine kept me in stitches every time they were on air together. I always looked forward to her appearances. My purchases from her collections included two watches (I think I will need to dig them out and start wearing them again. They are...timeless). I also have a lorgnette that was especially designed for an anniversary show. (I don't remember what the anniversary was, but it is inscribed. I will need to pull it out as well. Always thought it was such a treasure). And then, of course there were the cherries. (I purchased a pretty little clip-on thing that was designed to throw on the hardware of our purses...still use it, still love it). I think Joan used to say something about life being a bowl of cherries, didn't she? And of course there were her many beauty products. She brought us a lovely fragrance, but I don't remember the name of it any longer. What do you lovingly recall of her?

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Black Cat Back — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:19:10 GMT

I have two evil eye bracelets (they are so well made). I always get comments on them. People think I got them at a high end store. I have the sunflower bee pin as I collect anything related to sunflowers. My first purchase on QVC was Joan's set of 7 faux gemstone leverback earrings.

I also use Joan's Great Hair Day product. I have a few gray hairs coming in (I'm in my early 50's) and it covers them completely. I love how it helps when I wear my hair in a ponytail or up, that it covers my scalp when it peeks through. I also LOVE her eyebrow powder, it's the best I've ever used (and I've tried them all).

I love her jackets and am always tempted to buy something from her clothes line too.

Benzgirl.. I love that quote you have... so touching... so beautiful! Thanks for sharing it!

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benzgirl — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:35:10 GMT

Thank you, MJ Fan. I remember that she was on Q just a few weeks ago. I'm glad that I took the time to stop mid-day and watch her presentations. She was selling a scarf that really caught my eye. My goodness. She has been part of our lives for so long! I can't imagine...never mind. Don't even want to think it.

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pdlinda — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:38:43 GMT

I recall going through a rough patch about 20 years ago...divorce, no $$$, launching a career (thank God I had my education!!) and seeing Joan present her turtle pin--pave crystals on the body and green crystal eyes...she said: "Like a turtle...make steady, slow steps and eventually you'll get where you're going..." That pin has accompanied me past adversity into the success I enjoy today and has garnered so many compliments from those I'm sure who think it's diamond encrusted with emerald eyes (who cares what people think!!). I always tell the story, especially to the youngsters who remark on why I wear the pin.

I also love the interchangeable earrings that I still wear all the time and a bracelet with crystal end caps and a gold-tone twisted design that is simply stunning.

I think I took her influence on me for granted before this incident happened...

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benzgirl — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:45:30 GMT

I remember that little pin, pdlinda! Bet you are so happy to own it. Didn't she have a little bear pin with movable arms and legs? I thought I had purchased it, but haven't seen it in years...maybe it wasn't hers.

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champagnepoodle — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:47:28 GMT

On 8/30/2014 pdlinda said:
I recall going through a rough patch about 20 years ago...divorce, no $$$, launching a career (thank God I had my education!!) and seeing Joan present her turtle pin--pave crystals on the body and green crystal eyes...she said: "Like a turtle...make steady, slow steps and eventually you'll get where you're going..." That pin has accompanied me past adversity into the success I enjoy today and has garnered so many compliments from those I'm sure who think it's diamond encrusted with emerald eyes (who cares what people think!!). I always tell the story, especially to the youngsters who remark on why I wear the pin.

I also love the interchangeable earrings that I still wear all the time and a bracelet with crystal end caps and a gold-tone twisted design that is simply stunning.

I think I took her influence on me for granted before this incident happened...

I love that pin! I wish I had one like that one.

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BabyYoda — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:49:41 GMT

Great topic! I love Joan. I have purchased, worn and collected so many of her products over these years she has been on QVC. I love watching when she is on waiting to hear a remark she says about something funny on the air. I hope she fully recovers soon. She is amazing at 81 so full of energy and she is such a workaholic. I could not imagine the world without her in it. I am praying for her! She always looks so put together when she dresses. I have her jewelry pieces: about 10 bee pins, many earrings (birthstone heart pave lever back dangle earrings are my favorite, in many colors), bracelets, countless watches, necklaces, etc. I still wear them as they are timeless pieces and still look new! I used to buy her fabulous mint foot cream, her nail polishes and lipsticks. Sadly she no longer makes them. I buy her jackets and have worn them for years now. She is fashion forward and I love her designs. I have loved watching her since I was a child. She is real and so funny. I remember watching her at the red carpet events interviewing celebrities and making fun of them. I watched her reality show with Melissa and Cooper and of course Fashion Police!

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kate2357 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:53:11 GMT

I remember w/ great fondness watching Joan and Kathy Levine some 25 years or so ago. I bought a few of her jewelry items back then...mainly her pearl items...necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

I wish her and her family well thru these difficult moments. Been there and it's not easy at all.

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kittymomNC — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 01:53:48 GMT

The first things I bought from Joan were two watches and a necklace, many many years ago! Most likely also when Kathy Levine was still there - I used to love her.

The watches were two strips of leather (probably not real) woven together like a braid with interwoven gold links - one in black/gold and one in off-white/gold. I bought a necklace to match the white one...I loved those pieces and in fact, still have them. I haven't worn the watches in years, but I probably should get new batteries and see if they work. I know I wore the necklace before I retired...it looked so good with a particular sweater that I wore to work on occasion - probably 6 or 7 years ago, and it was still fashionable. I guess good fashion and well made jewelry just seems to last forever....like Joan! She was always funny in one way or another on her shows, past and more recent...ever the comedian!

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ms traditional — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:04:51 GMT

i adore my egg necklace, my victorian flower necklace and have recently resurrected my gold link necklace with black leather woven through it. these are from years ago and have stood the test of time. i have some beautiful things thanks to her - and some that got away. still think about that beautiful hummingbird that i didn't lunge for. i don't think anything will surpass the duo of Kathy L and Joan - they were just simpatico. and now i am hoping for new memories once we get a bit of a miracle here.

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Q4u — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 02:17:29 GMT

I've followed Joan for many years and man she can make me laugh. I've never seen her stand up and understand it was rough but that was her style and understand that as well. I always admired her work ethic and her ability to put her head down and forge ahead against all odds. That's why I'll be very surprised if she isn't able to pull through this....

I've got quite a few pieces of her original fashion jewelry, as beautiful today as it was 20 years ago and I've worn them often. I LOVED her Magic hand cream and just sought out some off eBay.

Her clothing is well made and very nice, however most of her jackets are tailored for shorter women, so I was never able to wear one, it hit me too high and I looked like an upside down cupcake.

Come on Joan, we're rooting for you, we know you can do this! From our prayers to the Lord's ear....

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Black Cat Back — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 03:11:25 GMT

It was so hard watching Fashion Police last night and Joan saying, "We'll be back next week and we'll be doing a special on Fashion Week in NYC!" She was so happy and excited. It broke my heart to watch knowing what happened.

She may not make Fashion Week next week, but let's pray she'll be back to show us more scarves and inspirational jewelry pieces!!

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KathiL — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 03:26:07 GMT

I just posted a response to a similar thread in Fashion, but wanted to repeat it here.

As you can see, I really don't post often, but wanted to reply to this. My husband is a musician and has played behind a lot of celebrities when they have come to our town including, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis, The Four Tops & Temptations, Rich Little, etc.

When Joan performed here, all the band had to do was play "Anchors Aweigh" when she came on stage and then again when she left - that was all! Yet, he said she would personally thank each and every musician after each show. And, on the last night, she personally gave each of them a handwritten thank you note along with a nice bottle of wine. He said she was the most gracious star he ever met and he has never forgotten that.

Needless to say, our thoughts and prayers are with Joan and her family.

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Jackie6 — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:06:32 GMT

Back in the late 80s, JR had a short lived daytime talk show in NY. My sister won tickets to it, a bunch of people did, so we went. When we got there we were shown into the green room and within a few minutes, she came in. She was very kind to us all, spoke to us as a group, joked a lot the way she always did, and even took the time to meet each of us personally and signed autographs for each and every one of us. There were at least 20 of us there and she had to go out and do a show. My sister and I never forgot that and she has mentioned it numerous times to me. I really did not expect her to be as nice or as gracious as she was but it was a very pleasant surprise. Too bad the show did not last. Prayers sent her way, I wish they would give more updates on her condition on tv. I just watched her about two weeks ago on QVC! How your life can change so quickly, it is very frightening.

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KathyPet — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:28:06 GMT

The beautiful pins she made and the laughs she and Kathy Levine would have and Joan's dogs. remember Spike??? I would watch her with Kathy and laugh until I cried.

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benzgirl — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:32:14 GMT

On 8/30/2014 KathyPet said: The beautiful pins she made and the laughs she and Kathy Levine would have and Joan's dogs. remember Spike??? I would watch her with Kathy and laugh until I cried.

I DO remember Spike. He was always so good. Remember he would just lay there and sleep the whole way through her shows on Q? I remember how devastated she was when he died. Didn't she have another Yorkie after him? I'm pretty sure she did but don't remember the name.

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Lovemyboots — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:38:59 GMT

I think it is so sad about Joan. I enjoyed watching her & you never knew what she might say! The look on the host faces when she did was priceless! I have several of her "pencil skirts" & just love them. She does them the best I think. I use to get a cream she made, I think a hand cream, anyway it was really good. Hated that she stopped making it. I also have several of her nail polishes & use her base coat & top coat which I think are great! I hope she pulls thru this ok. And feel bad for her family...especially her daughter, it is so so hard to lose your mom.

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Black Cat Back — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:45:03 GMT

On 8/30/2014 KathiL said:
I just posted a response to a similar thread in Fashion, but wanted to repeat it here.

As you can see, I really don't post often, but wanted to reply to this. My husband is a musician and has played behind a lot of celebrities when they have come to our town including, Sammy Davis, Jr., Ella Fitzgerald, Johnny Mathis, The Four Tops & Temptations, Rich Little, etc.

When Joan performed here, all the band had to do was play "Anchors Aweigh" when she came on stage and then again when she left - that was all! Yet, he said she would personally thank each and every musician after each show. And, on the last night, she personally gave each of them a handwritten thank you note along with a nice bottle of wine. He said she was the most gracious star he ever met and he has never forgotten that.

Needless to say, our thoughts and prayers are with Joan and her family.

KathiL...

How neat of you to share that special story. It shows how gracious she is. Behind all the sharp tongue jokes, she really is a kind-hearted person. And isn't that what it should be about? Too many times, all they talk about is celebrities who look this way or do something that others think is "weird," or talk about their personal lives... how many times do we ever hear how good someone is or how much they helped people in the world? We don't, until they are gone and then everyone is so in awe. I just know the way Joan talks to her customers on QVC on the presentation calls, she is a kind person. She always shows such respect and appreciation to her customers. And, she always tries to make us feel good about ourselves.

In Hebrew, Joan is a "mench..." which means "a really good person who cares about others."

People always make fun of her plastic surgeries, but a lot of that is her own inner insecurities and demons and inner fears. If it gave her the confidence at her age to do all that she has been doing, who cares about her looks. Inside, she is a true MENCH! And, that is what truly matters in this life.

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Gsmom — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 04:59:55 GMT

I love too Joan and she has been in the forefront of my mind since I herd the awful news. These thoughts of her posted here are very heartwarming and uplifting . Perhaps someone in her immediate circle could read them to her by her bed. I read on another thread that someone who once was in a medically induced coma remembers hearing her family by her bedside. I believe in the power of prayer and will continue to pray and send positive thoughts her way

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funwun — Sun, 31 Aug 2014 06:02:38 GMT

I've always admired Joan's vivacity, energy and mental acuteness...gosh, she won Celebrity Apprentice and beat out a slew of younger, sharp candidates! She made me laugh often during her Q presentations.....I own one of her great raincoats, a very chic cape and several pairs of her earrings...I've also gifted her scarves, pins and earrings through the years...they've always made great gifts. I was so saddened when I heard this terrible news...my thoughts and prayers go out to her and her family.