I agree with Georgene about Deasys older stuff; it was nice. Im sure others can add to it. Im afraid to step on the scale.more scary than any spooky movie, lol ! ShopHQ is so bad to their employees. Report Inappropriate Content. I cant stop thinking about it. Re: Michael . More comfortable, too. The grandsons are going to a party, and I guess thats about it. cp, I love purple but that shade is definitely for the unliving. I found one piece on QVC for sale price of $878 and regular price $980, while the exact same item was on HSN for $1990 regular price, sale $1,700. Nothing but goat boys and last years electronics at HSN. I havent been watching home shopping much. And if youre not in a hurry, keep watching Suzannes website. Its both to protect them and in some cases, the hosts, because not all of the hosts are GSN employees but instead are paying GSN for the air time. I think it would do very well, with everyone quarantining due to the pandemic. I decided not to blow them off completely; I want to still be close. Kim, And I wont in the future, unless he quits designing child size jewelry. I hope you tune in to ShopHQ and enjoy the Gems en Vogue you always loved at prices that will delightfully surprise you. Thanks for letting us know, and Im glad you got a reply from Suzannes website. We have weekly deals, etc." So, just be sure to check before buying at ShopHQ. I still say have a look at Shop LC, as Ive recently found many gorgeous pieces there, and on their auctions, at far lower prices then the main channels. Required fields are marked *. Now it looks like he's landed at QVC. Often they went to break so she could compose herself. Have a happy Saint Valentines Day! Good to see her working. And although the dress was flimsy, it was new. We are just staying in and enjoying our VERY decorated house this weekend. They Invicta shows are boring. Either people are crazy about her or she drives them crazy, lol. I was hoping for at least upper thigh length; they didnt come below my hips. The oohing, ahhing, and general orgasmic responses to items shes selling. It sounds like you picked some healthy foods. Im sure it would have increased their sales. Facebook gives people the power to share and makes the world more open and connected. 2. stellabystarlight. Only the thigh master. Maybe she had 1 pair to wear to different proms. I wish them all the best while I go on and live my life. Anyway, I hope everything works out for her. Behind that silly grin Ive always thought there was a not-so-smiley persona. I dont know why I had Total Gym on the brain $40 worth of nightmares and day terrors. I think theyve run their course; its time to retire them. I dont think Chuck will kick your a$$ for some helpful, although confusing, advertisement!!! I will definitely buy it. That said, Ill watch her if shes selling what Im interested in, but I buy only online. Gina, Not that it matters, but they dont put much thought or money into my gifts. As for the deeper saturation, lab created stones are the way to go now. Dont make yourself conspicuously absent, just go over way less frequently. The woman you knew is lucky that Macys (or Chuck Norris, lolyoure funny!) First it was Paul Deasy. It looks like JTV has some slight of hand tricks, too. Im more careful now with buying the cheaper end products. Now all we have to do is enjoy our rings! I sincerely hope she isnt going to eliminate those things permanently; I guess time will tell. Stores like Foxy and Forever 21, that had cheap clothing. Decent man. Michael Valitutti is on HSN for 2 hours tonight. Hopefully the stones will be ok. Thanks! Anyway, happened to be flipping through channels and saw Chuck on ShopLC. Bette So Manse has been an in house designer all this time for QVC?! Heres the explanation that Valitutti offered himself on Facebook: THE RUMORS ARE TRUE.I did my last show on HSN mid October and will be resuming my Gems en Vogue show on ShopHQ. Im glad it was ok; I have the same fears everyone else has about dealing with HSNs customer service. That is strange. Surprised, but relieved that he wont be with Colleen. I have a feeling at least one more jewelry vendor will exit SHQ by the end of the year. I hope you will enjoy yours as Im sure mine was just a fluke. I bought 3 matching jog sets and some mix/match pieces, which will look much better than my sweatpants and old tees I used to run around in. Mr is carving jack olanterns tonight. "I am NO LONGER appearing on ShopHQ," he wrote. I still have Fall candles out, and gourds and an Autumn wreath. That way, my cats are not alone, and there wont be any humans misbehaving. She needs to stop wearing off the shoulder tops, skinny jeans, and leggings so much. Someone took the shape of the occidental eye to the extreme. You have to really dig to bring them up. I wonder if Daus has any tops that cover her dang shoulders. And good luck to you, as well, on Suzannes website. Theyve been on again, off again for a couple years now. I wanted to buy a ring, but will look for similar on GEV. A little fun is good, uncontrolled fits are not. The last info I could find was that shed been arrested on various charges. I was looking to wear them with leggings. Hi everyone The rest is on me. It started peeling off by itself, and thereby revealed the whole nasty trick. I got rid of their bloated interest rate credit card years ago, when something changed in customer service. I still ordered, but used other cards. His jewelry is much more reasonably priced at HQ. They actually did this a few times, over several school proms. Ive been working enough that I can afford to treat myself. Chuck also departed, and has kind of gone off the radar. We had read and heard various reports about whether or not jewelry vendor Michael Valitutti was going to remain on the home shopping channel, what was going to happen to his Gems en Vogue line, etc. I bought the 2 colors in plus. But the HSN prices are notably higher. She gets to host all the celebrities, lucrative newbies, and big money makers. But I already found them. Not the rich saturation of color like the deep tangerine with flashes of magenta (which is getting pretty rare) but soft peaches and pinks. Queen Celeste Headquartered in Austin, Texas, Shop LC, is a wholly owned subsidiary of Vaibhav Global Ltd. (VGL), a vertically integrated company with global sourcing and manufacturing capabilities. Great prices and shipping. And, many are cheaper. I, too, did some credit card damage with the Skinny Girl sale. Vogue (or possibly Ellebut thinking Vogue) magazine did an interview with her back in 2005 or 2006. Kim And we customers also have to bear the cost of the return postage and insurance. That has always been apparent, but it revealed that she really doesnt appreciate her customers. Its much prettier in person than on the website. Like you, Im not enthralled with them, but they dress leggings and jeans up a little. I would love to buy the Total Gym again; mine lasted for years but got lost during my last move. Report Inappropriate Content. All my Gems en Vogue jewelry is now available at gemsenvogue.com. Jerri Posts: 63,256. Also, I read Jerris reply, and the fact that she hasnt heard back from Suzannes website, after 2 attempts, isnt encouraging. I agree about HSNs horrible customer service; Im hoping nothing goes wrong with this ring. You see people on TV, and you only see their TV persona. I dont wish bad on her, I just think shes not a good person. She seems happy with her Facebook and Instagram shows from her home, and although I miss her on TV I dont blame her. He then abruptly left with his Gems En Vogue line, selling it online himself and also going to HSN. I dont mind Sarah; shes usually a good host. Theyre lucky we buy the stuff they sell. Theyll be great when I want to be comfy but look nice. Kim, I hope your ankle is better. Ill let you know what I think of the Skinny Girl stuff when it gets here. Your email address will not be published. Chuck & his Gorgeous Blonde make Shop LC an awesome Show, These two are magic together, their hands are magical, indispensable & their minds are creatively educational, These two are the Bomb, They capture their audience with their smiles, imagination & their very much insurable & magical hands & both sets of hands need insurance! The prices on GEV are SO much better. She tries to be modest but it comes across as being phonywhich she is. Ive watched a few of her podcasts and havent heard anything. Anyway, I enjoyed Sara with Michael, and managed to not buy anything. So Im in agreement with above bloggers who will watch and not order. QVC does the exact same thing. I want to enjoy my decorations. kidznpupz. Now, there isnt much on there. It seems skin care, bath and body, makeup, supplements and hair care are all stocked. But Michael seemed to put the rumors to rest with a post on Facebook. She went overboard with Suzanne Somers, too. A few people caught COVID in the community, so were asked not to visit, for a couple weeks. Good luck! I kept one ring, because it was pretty, and the stones fell out several months later and it tarnished. Bette He then abruptly left with his Gems En Vogue line, selling it online himself and also going to HSN. After reading the other posts, Im kicking myself for not ordering it! She raved about that ring, saying how durable it was, and was so (seemingly) enamored of it, that it seemed like a good deal. Glad you got yours in time. But the EZ Gym would replace it. A warning: stay away from Colleens jewelry and clothes. . We have a blast together! Lola, Casie, and Carol, And cp, didnt Gem Hunter use to bring loose stones occasionally to HSN? Colleen is competitive with her, and thats very unhealthy. Theres no incentive to stay. Whoever heard of such a thing! I was torn but figured Id get much more wear out of the multi colored ring. Pennsylvania. It will be great working with all my favorite hosts again such as Heather Hall, Kendy Kloepher, Lynn Schacher, Erin Newburg, Fatima Cocce and Mellisa Miner. Like other gems, prolonged exposure to intense sunlight can cause the color of the gem to fade a bit so suntanning and wearing Kunzite is a no-no. Adriennes and Suzannes shows took up several hours over 2 or 3 days. And I love her fashions. Yeah , yeah , I know he does plastic surgery! Im hoping to slim down over the next few months. Not to belabor a point but the panther ring came in spinel back in the day. Signity with Michael Valitutti & Libby Floyd. Thanks again, Ms Moss, for filling in some big blanks. It will add to my Winter (dressier) wardrobe. Returning their stuff can cost you 60, 80 dollars or more in postage and insurance. The name sounds familiar. I do think Gem Shopping should maybe foot the bill for the first return. Jerri So far, the plan is my friend is staying with me, and were hosting my sister and possibly her boyfriend. But that green is so pretty. Kim Stephanie, During the Mindy Grossman days, their merchandise became shoddy and junky. Weekends have gotten really boring. What you say is true, but I still think they should relax their policy a little. And in her case, so she wont get the sale. CP And would Mr Lynn Murphy please throw out that awful purple polish. Im stealing that word, its great! And he mentioned sending gem story cards with purchases, and keeping items in the $99 range. One of our readers has informed us that Michael Valitutti, a stalwart jewelry vendor for years at ShopHQ, is coming to HSN. My heavens! Not one bit of judgment here, Bertie! A couple pieces tempt me but Ive had HORRIBLE experiences with HSN customer service, and if something goes wrong, I do not want to haggle with them. Hopefully its a delivery issue, or clearance tactic. Ive enjoyed it so much this year. They were on sale, and the multi sapphire one was marked way down. Like it was put in one of those shrinky dinks toy ovens. Pricing. Youre welcome. Thanks! Apparently forgot his oath to do no harm. We have weekly deals, etc., Your email address will not be published. My sis is still with her boyfriend, and tonight Im ordering in. And I didnt want to behave myself, lol, but Ive had bad experiences with HSNs customer service before and do not want a repeat! We have an artificial tree thats nice, and many decorations so we can change up the colors and themes each year. There are always discarded prom, bridesmaid, and wedding gowns there. But either way, whatever helps is what counts. Alice, thank you for the good wishes. I wonder if GEV is cutting costs already. Sounds like a super spreader event waiting to happen at ShopHQ. THATS where Ill buy from him. To illustrate this I will have more on-air hours in my first 9 weeks on ShopHQ than HSN scheduled for my program for all of 2023. 986 views, 15 likes, 8 loves, 27 comments, 3 shares, Facebook Watch Videos from ShopHQ: Michael Valitutti is back! Sunday I go to dinner at my brothers. Your email address will not be published. Enjoy the gifts, and especially the love. And shame on HSN for letting Valitutti get away! It looks really nice. It seems the necklines get lower every year. However you spend it, make sure to have some goodies and some fun . Anyone else buy the Padparadscha ring? Strapless, gold, with a huge train. Has anyone heard anything more about former HSN host Chris Scanlon? I agree with Georgie that its time to bring back the EZ Gym. A shopper called in rave about Valitutti's jewelry, which she said she had purchased on HSN. GEVs parent company said they are branching out because they need more sales to be able to afford Michaels trips to mines, etc. Perhaps the most recent husband was a very bad influence. I went to HQ to look at the panther rings the other day and theyre almost gone. I also saw the Vogue interview. My decorations are staying up till next week, please do not judge, yall!! Ill put it all together tomorrow morning, except for the dressing, which well add individually when we eat. That will be my contribution. My Halloween will be eating goodies, watching horror movies, enjoying my decorations, and skyping with the kids, all inside my condo, alone. I spent my birthday money well. What a nice post. When prom time came, her daughter wanted to go, but had no appropriate dress. Theyve messed up shipping and returns, and made other mistakes that they couldnt/didnt want to fix. And the fits of laughter. Folks, please wear your masks when yall go out or are around other people. I cant wait for my ankle to be walk worthy. Im just lounging around today, enjoying my decorations. . I hope everyone had a nice Halloween, ate some delicious goodies and enjoyed their decorations. Many happy years ahead to you. Anyway, I learned a lesson. Im very fortunate to be surrounded by a wonderful family. Ive watched HSN for many years, probably over 20, and I frankly never get attached to any hosts, although I definitely have my likes and dislikes. I must add, I take very good care of my jewelry. HSN is hard to deal with, and his prices ARE a lot more on there. Gina They probably wont. I got my brother a nice flannel shirt from a prestigious family owned company, and my SIL, the Paul Woods Kessaris watch set from HSN. And I also read the Vogue article. Pyrite Turquoise with Michael Valitutti & Libby Floyd. Goat boys and electronics on HSN AGAIN. Things are back to normal around here, at least for now. At least your daughter got 2 wearings out of her cheap dress! She was canned by QVC some time ago. I am on the same page as Jerri, so not much to add except HSN, you are a bunch of stupid idiots for letting him go. Like you, Ill watch, but I wont buy from HSN. She completely understood. The shadows they cast on the walls at night mesmerize .. us, too! Colleens gown is NOT appropriate for mother of the groom. If they want, Ill let them reimburse me for the turkey. SEE: Artisan Crafted Rhodolite on QVC and you may recognize the identical Robert Manse Bali DESIGNS (More than one) from HSN years ago. I know their return policy can be seen as draconian, but in their defense Im sure theyre trying to prevent people from buying something, wearing it for a special occasion or two, and returning it. He also has videos on his page with fellow Amigo Paul Deasy. But it was there when we needed it. MICHAEL-VALITUTTI : Shop from the comfort of home with ShopHQ and find kitchen and home appliances, jewelry, electronics, beauty products and more by top designers and brands. And Im sure they could have found something, if not used, at the cheap store. Add to Favorites Vintage Michael Valitutti NH 18" Necklace Sterling Silver 925 Round Floral Blue Pearl Blue Czs And Gold Washed Accents Used . Senior moment, I guess. I absolutely love the Sleeping Beauty and rhodalite necklace I purchased some years ago with the matching earrings and bracelet. Ill stay away from the kids just in case Im getting it. Report Inappropriate Content. There are many who will disagree with me, but I stand firm! All the channels have been meh lately; maybe theyll get some interesting things to show later in the week. Ironic, because 20 years ago, they were great. Join Facebook to connect with Michael Valitutti and others you may know. Well, it hasnt been the same without him, and I very much look forward to his return. This year flew by and the highly anticipated Halloween and Dia de Los Muertos flew by in a second. Several jog pants and tops, jeans, and I got the knit midi dress in black. I couldnt resist the Skinny girl sale, either, Jerri and Lainie. cp Re: Chuck Clemency Leaving ShopHQ for ShopLC. So it will be 4 of us. I didnt get any of Paul Deasys things, because his quality has slipped badly since he first started at HQ. Now HSNs schedule apparently lists Gems En Vogue as having a Todays Special on HSN on Feb. 9. But really, it's his infectious personality, Happy Dances, and Yummy Faces, that have made him the most beloved QVC host ever. You can still catch it, is the point. Inconsistent sizes, item not as shown, USED; they have huge nerve complaining when things are returned. Post if you find something out; so will I. Oh crappity crap crap.Kim, you and I flubbed the name and Im here to correct us. I saw your post a couple days ago. Sara is a weak host, but I much prefer her over Colleen. actually feels about Colleen. I think HSN ended it. Easy and tasty. And it was a well made, good product. I was REALLY tempted by a couple things, but, like you, will not deal with HSNs horrible customer service. All my Gems en Vogue jewelry is no available at gemsenvogue.com. I got it, and wore it with that outfit a couple times, and once or twice more. Cash is much lighter. It will be nice for dressier functions and still be warm. There are other occasions where she has tried to out dress Christie. The only think I would buy from Shop HQ is the Waterford ctystal and even then I do not want it out sourced from Slovenia, Poland, ect. We worked out and walked yesterday. And enjoy wearing it. Look at son Carlos wedding pictures. I hope your ring arrives in perfect condition and you have no issues. They are all very precious to me. I hope you got your size. . This announcement from his FB page: I am NO LONGER appearing on ShopHQ. Also returning to ShopHQ are two beauty brands: Naturally [by] Danny Seo, and Elizabeth Grant International. She was a good host; very knowledgeable but down to earth. And by next week, chilly days, too. Jerri What is it about Colleen that viewers dont like? Ive been watching HSN for over 20 years, and she has only gotten worse. Wish I could afford both. Cute. But Id rather watch nearly anyone than Colleen. I agree about Sarah. I hope your ring arrives perfectly, and you enjoy it. And the panther rings, and the birthday $$$$you spent it wisely.