NaomiH
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I actually have 2 Sedona Lace brushes I got as freebies in some Glamour Doll Eyes monthly bags awhile back and I really like them. I do keep hearing good things about the RT brushes too. Thank you for your input!
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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kanne
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I'm really happy with the Sigma brushes I bought last month. Be warned though, their shipping is slow. It took about 5 business days for my stuff to actually be packed and sent, let alone the 10 days international shipping (USPS is just terrible). I bought some Real Techniques from iHerb (also happy with my RTs) and they had shipped the next day (a Saturday) and arrived in Australia on Friday.
GoldenGirl
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You can get some Sigma brushes on amazon. I have prime so shipping is fast.
I also have some Real Techniques brushes and love those as well. They're always on sale somewhere.
I also have some Real Techniques brushes and love those as well. They're always on sale somewhere.
Audrey C
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I was at my downtown office today so took a quick trip to Sephora. I exchanged my Naked 2 palette for two BB Pot Rouge. I'm hoping they will extend my blush wear on long days. I left with $2.25 back. I've now used my MAC empties and exchanged any recent purchases I wasn't enjoying. I still have some more downsizing to do but that's going well. My first set of packages have been mailed for swaps and purchases. I may not be spending much at all (yay!) this year but I've been able to tweak my collection through exchanges and swaps. Just as much fun and I don't feel guilty about it. 
myfavoritePA
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Yayyyy!collection through exchanges and swaps. Just as much fun and I don't feel guilty about it.
DMcG9
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Hey Ladies
I do a lot of reading on this thread and although I have my MAC make-up catalogued in a chart in a Word doc, I think I should bite the bullet and just catalogue ALL of it.
I know a lot of you are using Excel templates but how have you formatted? By brands or items (i.e. blush, lipstick, highlighters, etc.) or any other categorization?
Anyone interested in posting a blank base template for those of us who haven't started this daunting process? If not, that's cool. I'll take any suggestions or advice.
And I'm sorry if this is a repeat question. I have read most of the posts in the thread since it started but I have a poor memory at times... like right now.
I do a lot of reading on this thread and although I have my MAC make-up catalogued in a chart in a Word doc, I think I should bite the bullet and just catalogue ALL of it.
I know a lot of you are using Excel templates but how have you formatted? By brands or items (i.e. blush, lipstick, highlighters, etc.) or any other categorization?
Anyone interested in posting a blank base template for those of us who haven't started this daunting process? If not, that's cool. I'll take any suggestions or advice.
And I'm sorry if this is a repeat question. I have read most of the posts in the thread since it started but I have a poor memory at times... like right now.
trina11225
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I only have an excel sheet for my Mac lippies, I own one mac eyeliner, two mac blushes, and two highlighters, three glosses, 3 lipliners, so it's not like it's a lot.
:cheer: :clap:
Alysse011
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I back 2 mac'd for Creme Cup today. Love it and I am (sadly) proud of myself for not purchasing anything else. I also used a store credit at sephora recently and sat and stared at the NARSissist palette. It would have put me over my store credit amount and I would've had to pay part out of pocket. I passed. I have neutral eyeshadows already that I'm in love with and from what I hear this palette is nothing spectacular. Although the urge to give into the hype was so strong haha.
Audrey C
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Well, not so good. I AM still considering SR.
I got my two Ambient blush today - I LOVE them!!!! My Radiant Flush is almost all blush (just thin strands of highlighter through it - perfect). Dim Infusion is closer to half and half but it has plenty of pigmentation for me. Thanks, Pixie!
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Lisianthus
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I've done mine by purchase date, with most recent purchases at the top of the list. This helps me see how many items I've purchased recently and which old products need to be prioritized for use. Then I have columns for type of product, brand, name of item, collection, and price. One day I'll work up the courage to tally up the price column then I'll probably faint when I see the total.Hey Ladies
I do a lot of reading on this thread and although I have my MAC make-up catalogued in a chart in a Word doc, I think I should bite the bullet and just catalogue ALL of it.
I know a lot of you are using Excel templates but how have you formatted? By brands or items (i.e. blush, lipstick, highlighters, etc.) or any other categorization?
Anyone interested in posting a blank base template for those of us who haven't started this daunting process? If not, that's cool. I'll take any suggestions or advice.
And I'm sorry if this is a repeat question. I have read most of the posts in the thread since it started but I have a poor memory at times... like right now.
Glitteryvegas
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Hey Ladies!
Kind of a good news/bad news day - purchased both Snapdragon LS and Galaxy Rose Creamsheenglass. Went in to swatch fluidlines and walked out with those. UGH. Almost bought HH but realized I have so many darker/purplish colours, whereas I don't have many or any like Snapdragon. Very pretty for spring and easy to wear, which means I can wear it a lot.
Went to The Body Shop and picked up a shimmer brick/blush for $1. YES $1! 50% off makeup today and my $10 off birthday month thing. Since I'm mainly concerned with the $$$ aspect in terms of my low buy, I didn't count that product as it didn't really cost me much. Yes, of course I am concerned with volume too and loving what I buy, but mostly it's about the cash for me. I was going to buy coralista but now I might just stick with this one as it's very similar (coral/peachy tones).
I find I want to change the guidelines of my low buy so that I can break the rules. Maybe I was too strict in my guidelines or maybe I'm just wimping out? Ughhh.
Kind of a good news/bad news day - purchased both Snapdragon LS and Galaxy Rose Creamsheenglass. Went in to swatch fluidlines and walked out with those. UGH. Almost bought HH but realized I have so many darker/purplish colours, whereas I don't have many or any like Snapdragon. Very pretty for spring and easy to wear, which means I can wear it a lot.
Went to The Body Shop and picked up a shimmer brick/blush for $1. YES $1! 50% off makeup today and my $10 off birthday month thing. Since I'm mainly concerned with the $$$ aspect in terms of my low buy, I didn't count that product as it didn't really cost me much. Yes, of course I am concerned with volume too and loving what I buy, but mostly it's about the cash for me. I was going to buy coralista but now I might just stick with this one as it's very similar (coral/peachy tones).
I find I want to change the guidelines of my low buy so that I can break the rules. Maybe I was too strict in my guidelines or maybe I'm just wimping out? Ughhh.
Glitteryvegas
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@Naynadine So sorry to hear about your troubles with your friend. I know the feeling and it sucks! Maybe it will work out, maybe it won't - but I'm sure you learned a lot from the experience. I'm sorry you are going through this.
User38
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how adorable.. I wish I could hire you to sift thru my stash.. it's a hoarder's paradise! But, it's not hoarding, it's just the unloading of 20 years worth of products, samples, testers, and my actual products.. lol.
It was all on a p drive, but it now has to be updated and i have no time.. argh.
Ajigglin
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You ladies are fantastic. You are all doing so well! [@]Debbs[/@], you are too fabulous a human being to have such a toxic friend. If you want her around, I'd be upfront with her about how you feel about her actions. If not, chuck the deuces and tell her to kick rocks. You are doing excellent work. Don't let people hold you back.
DMcG9
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Cool. Both sound good! Thank you for the reminder on categories I would have forgotten about like Collection and Price... the price is always a little kick in the pants if not the actual size of the collection. I've started composing my Excel template.
Ajigglin
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Oh, three things- 1. Exercising is like everything else. Once you find something you like, it'll be easier for you to stick to it. For me, it's running and yoga. Just find something you love, not what others love, and you'll be fine. As long as you're moving, it's good. 2. I did a spreadsheet for lipsticks and one for glosses. I sorted them by color family. 3. I went into MAC today to see FoF up close. You guys-it's very blah. It really is. I tried on Naked Bud because I liked the idea of it, but after a few swipes, I was like, "meh." The MUA came over and started doctoring it with a pencil and a cremesheen, but I was still not wowed! Perfect Topping was really white on my skin, and I have seventy pinks and mauves. If you skipped, you are not missing out. Trust me.
