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So... We use a lot of acronyms around here, and it's probably completely mystifying to most people! Here's a thread for acronyms and shorthand. Please add to this (because I *know* I'm missing lots of stuff) -- and ask if we've missed something you're wondering about!
Not specific to indies, but still potentially confusing to newcomers:
Companies
Not specific to indies, but still potentially confusing to newcomers:
- CoTM-- Color of the month. Some companies have a shade that is limited to that month and may or may not have a theme. i.e.: Shiro's November CoTM was Turkey Coma. CoTM may or may not be available for purchase after their month. Depends on the company. [Thanks, @@lovepink!]
- GC -- General catalog, aka the not-limited edition stuff.
- HG -- Holy Grail. Example per @magicalmom: "Shiro's 'Nic Cage Doing The Charleston in a Bustling Speakeasy' is my HG lipgloss!"
- IMAM -- Indie Makeup and More (Reddit section)
- LE -- sometimes it means limited edition, but see the Companies section (context is key!)
- TAT -- Turnaround time, aka how long it takes for a company to ship your stuff out once you order it. "Nonexistent TAT" is a very, very good thing.
Companies
- BPAL -- Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab
- BPTP -- Black Phoenix Trading Post
- DB -- Debaucherous Bath
- DC -- Darling Clandestine
- DG -- Darling Girl
- GDE -- Glamour Doll Eyes
- HoG -- Haus of Gloi
- HW -- Hello Waffle
- i+ta -- innocent+twisted alchemy
- LE-- sometimes it means Life's Entropy, but see the general section above (context is key!)
- NM -- Notoriously Morbid
- OTM -- Glamour Doll Eyes monthly subscription service. It stands for "of the month."
- VC (or NM VC) -- Notoriously Morbid Vanishing Cabinet. Another monthly subscription.
- VD (or VDC) -- Victorian Disco Cosmetics
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