Hmmm.I don't know about the rest of you, but after I get my tax returns (and pay down some bills first!), it's going to be a real challenge not to go hog wild on the makeup buying front!
^ Lol.. I hear you guys.
I actually got back into excercising daily and heavily after my hubby passed -- it seemed to put me in a endorphin high and I have kept up all these years. Actually excercise and wine are the only things in my life that de-stress me.
men make my bp go to 400 and not in a good way. I can only stomach so much BS.
I still love my clothes.. lol. And shoes.. and jewelry. eek and so it goes. I have and am designing my own jewelry and maybe someday I will get the nerve to offer it to some dealers.. time will tell.
but back to excercise -- it's my AM pool laps, p.m. spinning and run, and then I get some wine and relax... and listen to tales of FOF
I know right?? I wish I was addicted to exercise! God knows I need it lolOkay here are before pictures of how my make is store right now. Rolling my sleeves to go through them.
Ugh tons of them are still BNIB-- I haven't even opened them. What is wrong with me? Why couldn't I be addicted to exercising / crossfit.
I just saw that on their FB page and freaked out!! I am supposed to be on a no-buy till March!! Ugh what to do??
I am so sorry Naynadine! I really hope you can work things out! Sending you lots of hugs! We should have an exercise support group! I think that would help us out a lot like the low-buy group does. What do you guys think??
You WILL survive! Because you're sassy and strong! Keep kicking life's ass lady! You're such an inspiration!!
Thank you, ILoveMakeupthank you Naynadine... I just read about your friend. Hang on, it's rough out there. After my hubby died, I met a lovely man and he was just right for that time and that moment -- but not for forever. And I had not finished grieving my husband.
So that ended -- not badly but pretty badly.
I have since dated a lot of men, some lovely but hey, I ain't giving my cigar to nobody yet. And, I am no spring chicken.. lol.
I did meet a great guy -- another Argentine.. ugh. He really rocked my boat big time, but sadly he is too good looking for his own good and well, women to him were a useful and fun commodity. So we are still friends but never lovers or anything more permanent. It hurts to see him sometimes.
I will survive though. I am sure you will too.. friends today are potential non friends tomorrow. Life comes with a built in sweet and sour.
xoxox
yes, I like my statment pieces!
Thank you for your encouriging words, HG. I really appreciate it.
You sound strong & like your in control of things. I'm working on that for myself.
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I am so sorry Naynadine! I really hope you can work things out! Sending you lots of hugs!
We should have an exercise support group! I think that would help us out a lot like the low-buy group does. What do you guys think??
I'm game! I've lost over 30 pounds in the last 4 months, but I'm still struggling to exercise regularly and support from you all could be the kick in the butt I need to make that a habit!
Maybe you haven't found the right workout for you yet,not all types of exercises work for everyone.And variety is really important too,if you mix different types of exercise you'll keep boredom away and get better resultsNo matter how often I work out it is not giving me any rush, lol. I hate every second of it.
I'm trying to do more for my health as well, physically and mentally, and invest more time and energy in that. (instead of shopping, etc...) But it's not easy. For me it's either the one extreme or the other, diet wise and in all other aspects. I can't seem to stike a balance. And as soon as something depresses me I fall back into old patterns. And lately I feel like I have no more motivation at all, I have been feeling quite lonely after a falling out with my closest friend I seem to have lost. I'm having nightmares and everything.
I totally agree! I do impulsive shopping whenever I am bored and alone.
I called Nordies right away and allegedly they still have some RD in stock (we'll see) and are sending right away. I swatched AD and it looks like Superb on my hand, but less glittery. I'm scared to try it on my actual cheeks for fear I find a reason to keep it! Arrrggghhh!
Oh man! THAT is gangster! Nordies has obviously not been informed of your low-buy! Those dirty scoundrels!!I called Nordies right away and allegedly they still have some RD in stock (we'll see) and are sending right away. I swatched AD and it looks like Superb on my hand, but less glittery. I'm scared to try it on my actual cheeks for fear I find a reason to keep it! Arrrggghhh!
lol I have very weak willpower and would be like 'its higher will' a keep both ;P it was meant to be *lalala*Oh man! THAT is gangster! Nordies has obviously not been informed of your low-buy! Those dirty scoundrels!!
Put it back in the box. Tape closed said box. And walk away. Quietly. Do NOT disturb the Highlighter! LOL
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You guys...I'm losing it over here! I finally got my Dior Rose Diamond from Nordstrom's today and - oh wait, what's that you say? The box is clearly labeled RD, but WTF inside it's Amber Diamond??!!
I called Nordies right away and allegedly they still have some RD in stock (we'll see) and are sending right away. I swatched AD and it looks like Superb on my hand, but less glittery. I'm scared to try it on my actual cheeks for fear I find a reason to keep it! Arrrggghhh!
Haha that's exactly the problem I'm having! I swatched AD next to Superb and Fairly Precious to see the difference. On my skin, AD is very close to Fairly Precious, just a tad cooler and tiny bit less glittery. [@]PixieDancer[/@] I've told myself I can keep AD OR FP, but not both. I'll have to swatch them against each other again tomorrow, when there's daylight, before I decide. Any advice? I bought Fairly Precious last month and I'm ashamed I haven't worn it yet. I don't think I can give both up though...
No, sorry but there is a shelf life especially on lip products including glosses. The pigmented products are usually fine for a long time although it depends on storage and climate too. But generally ok. If a lipstick/gloss smells off, it's bad and should be thrown out. If it was never touched, it does not mean it will not go bad .. it can and it will. Nailpolish can be rehydrated with solvents but it's life is almost gone by then too.
Try them tomorrow each on different cheek and spot the differenceupthread there was a link to a cosmetics date thing and argh it is horrible. I mean totally horrible. For example on my swap/sale page I have a lovely eyeshadow from Elizabeth Arden that I ended up linking to review... the compact is so beautiful but I just don't wear it. It is from '06!!! I should toss it???? I only wore it a couple of times and always with clean brushes.... and my lipstick from '07 well it smells off but I am not sure if it smells off because I know how old it is and am now imagining. I have tons of makeup that is 6 or more years old. A lot of it is unopened and never used because they were back ups. This is really a nightmare for me to think of tossing stuff that hasn't even been opened yet and looks/smells fine. Surely this whole 3 years shelf life business if a once opened thing. I know the site is wrong about nail polish. Lots of gals into nail polish will use a nail polish refresher for dried up little bottles ... forget 1 yr and starting to get gloppy! Totally solid stuff can be used. I don't do that mind you but I have read plenty of bloggers say as much. Google Dusty hunting and nail polish if you don't believe me.
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and further reason to not be buying stuff which I have been really good about doing. I mean I have a bunch of red nail polish and lipsticks and don't need more. And I don't see much reason to buy anything else since the husband only really likes reds so I don't wear the others much.
Usually it's the cream products that go bad faster, even faster if it contains water. If they look and smell fine they are still good though. Powder products last much much longer, but if they get old they develop the hard surface on top that needs to be scraped down(or just tossed if its hassle). And stuff lasts longer if you don't touch it but not thaaat much longer. I had two 3yr old lip balms, opened one developed white film all around it and looked kinda off, but the unopened llip balm was still smelling and looking fine. Depends how many preservatives they put in it, 'natural' stuff last shorter.
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Haha that's exactly the problem I'm having! I swatched AD next to Superb and Fairly Precious to see the difference. On my skin, AD is very close to Fairly Precious, just a tad cooler and tiny bit less glittery.
@PixieDancer I've told myself I can keep AD OR FP, but not both. I'll have to swatch them against each other again tomorrow, when there's daylight, before I decide.
Any advice? I bought Fairly Precious last month and I'm ashamed I haven't worn it yet. I don't think I can give both up though...
And ask somebody else to judge which side they like better ^^ (I know my hubby would be no help to me cos to him it all looks the same heh)