Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?

mosha010

mosha010

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Lol yea full on makeup at the gym is a LoL but to my defense I got one hour to walk four blocks. Work out. Wash up. Get a suit back on and walk back to work lol. I end up having to apply my makeup at my desk but I don't have time to take it off. .. It's a no to ur skin if you sweat profusely and then leave all ur makeup on w sweat and stuff .... It prob clogs ur pores. Just try to wash up ur swear and color (lol) off after ur done.
 
VAL4M

VAL4M

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I did a little experimentation, I'm trying to sell my condo so I did a clean up and ''stored'' most of it in a big box in my closet. I kept UD naked palette 1 and 3, LMdB palette, 1 Guerlain palette (capri), a couple of cream eyeshadows and my 3 burberry single eyeshadows. You would think I could ''survive' with all this? Nope I was BORED to death with my "basics" palettes, so I pulled out my box and remove my MAC eyeshadows palette and all my TheBalm palettes (nude, Vol 1,2,3)... it is better now, but my co-worker ask me this week how come I do my makeup differently everyday. I then ask her if she wanted to wear the same clothes everyday? she start laughing saying "no", I than told her that pretty the same thing with my makeup I do not want to "wear" the same thing everyday so it is "normal" I change how I do my makeup..... she couldn't believe my answer!
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Audrey C

Audrey C

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VAL4M said:
I did a little experimentation, I'm trying to sell my condo so I did a clean up and ''stored'' most of it in a big box in my closet. I kept UD naked palette 1 and 3, LMdB palette, 1 Guerlain palette (capri), a couple of cream eyeshadows and my 3 burberry single eyeshadows. You would think I could ''survive' with all this? Nope I was BORED to death with my "basics" palettes, so I pulled out my box and remove my MAC eyeshadows palette and all my TheBalm palettes (nude, Vol 1,2,3)... it is better now, but my co-worker ask me this week how come I do my makeup differently everyday. I then ask her if she wanted to wear the same clothes everyday? she start laughing saying "no", I than told her that pretty the same thing with my makeup I do not want to "wear" the same thing everyday so it is "normal" I change how I do my makeup..... she couldn't believe my answer!
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I totally agree. I don't want the same makeup day after day. I don't even want to repeat a look in the same week. If I did, I'd have 2-3 lipsticks, one blush and a quad and call it a day.

I know I don't NEED all the eyeshadows I have, but I like being able to put different looks together. I wear makeup every day (although not to work out in) so I easily use 20 eyeshadow shades any given week (and usually closer to 30). I want some of the shades that I use occasionally (assuming I still like them) for the same reason that I want the evening gowns in my closet. I don't wear them often, but I like having at a couple that I can pull out whenever I want.
 
singer82

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Your never a downer hon we are all here for ya. Venting is very healthy, dont want to hold it all in. I've only been married for two years, but been together off and on since 2001. So not sure how useful id be. It does take alot of communication and understanding. And in the end if it doesn't work out at least you know you tried. That takes a lot of courage. Keeping you in my thoughts n prayers. :hug:
Ajigglin said:
In here to vent-sometimes I don't know what I'm doing married to this person. We can't get things quite right and some days I wonder if I haven't made a mistake marrying him. How long is it supposed to take before you find a rhythm? The sad part is that I was telling him just the other day that I thought things were getting better. I guess he decided to revert back to being rude to prove me wrong. Anywho, sorry for the downer. I needed to vent for a bit. I won't be going anywhere today, so I won't have a lip. Maybe I'll put a gloss on. Hmmm.
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PixieDancer

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Ajigglin said:
In here to vent-sometimes I don't know what I'm doing married to this person. We can't get things quite right and some days I wonder if I haven't made a mistake marrying him. How long is it supposed to take before you find a rhythm? The sad part is that I was telling him just the other day that I thought things were getting better. I guess he decided to revert back to being rude to prove me wrong. Anywho, sorry for the downer. I needed to vent for a bit. I won't be going anywhere today, so I won't have a lip. Maybe I'll put a gloss on. Hmmm.
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Vent away my dear. We are here for you! You already got a ton of good advice. I just wanted to add my support and prayers.
mosha010 said:
Hey hun. I'm sorry you're going through this. From a 31 yo divorcee who's about to get married for the second time (lol...): marriage takes time. It's a battle. A battle with yourself: you fight your own pride and intolerance and patience to let in someone else in your world. It's how bad you want it to work. Both of you. But also knowing when it's enough and wether you can or can't live without someone. Sometimes we wait for the other person to take the first step when we should take matters into our own hands. Just a tidbit. You're in my thoughts today. And even if you're staying home: put on a lippy so anytime you pass by the mirror and see yourself you know KNOW you're hot sh*t, we love u here at Specktra, and you'll figure it out. Cause wether u love him or not, the most important thing to remember is to love yourself first. Plus you'll look hot as hell.
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LOVE. THIS. RESPONSE! On point you sweet thing! Thank you. We all need to be reminded to love ourselves from time to time!!
 
veronikawithak

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Hey team, I haven't had time to post but I've been reading along! Not going to be taking part in the lippie challenge since I'm working on finishing up a select few. Yesterday I wore Chanel Boy and today I'm wearing Patisserie.

I've also passed Day 14 of not buying makeup and I have to say it feels pretty good!
 
LinenWhite7

LinenWhite7

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Day 4: no makeup Day 5: Neutrogena chubby stick type thing in Soft Raspberry. Totally boring, gonna put it in the toss pile. Put a little Revlon Berry Haute on top just to give it some color. Saw this picture on LORAC's Instagram, omg LOVE this for spring. Gonna try to replicate it on Monday. I'm thinking I have a LE Loreal Le Matte that's just the right coral-pink-red l/s, plus Fairly Precious EDSF and Autoerotique EDB from Magnetic Nude for the face, and some Amber Lights plus a little Coppering for the eyes.
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liba

liba

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This lipstick challenge just sounds too fun. I will probably fail it because I've got a few things I am interested in working through, but I'll do my best.

Here's what I've worn the past few days - didn't have any repeats so far….
1. (Tu.) By Design with Viva Glam Riri gloss on top
2. (Wed.) Tender Mineralize Lipglass
3. (Thurs) Touché Huggable and later Stay Warm! MLB
4. (Fri.) Have a Lovely Day Casual Color
5. Haven't put anything on yet - I'm in the mood for Heavenly Hybrid, but I think I'll just go for Rich Marron Huggable.

UPDATE: Rich Marron won - with Early Morning MB on the cheeks and some Resort Eye Kohl lining the eyes with Artificial Aubergine Zoomlash. It turned out to be an awesome neutral look for a warm day in the 80's out there! I will do this one again for a day when I'm in a rush but want to look great. I guess this is one benefit of doing a lippie challenge!
 
singer82

singer82

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I'm actually skipping proenza! Blushes are beautiful but think the colors themselves are dupeable. Gotta save all my money for Playland, Malificent, and the summer collection!
 
Debbs

Debbs

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Those blushes are my biggest indecision as well. More leaning on skipping to save for May/June etc . A few splurges will be afforded if I exhibit a bit of restraint. Don't want to feel left out but as contradictory as it sounds I am not that influenced by hype. Want them to be good but hoping the reviews don't sway me (to want to get them) trying hard to resist to justify future purchases. Afraid of skippers remorse, decisions, ugh!
 
User38

User38

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Ajigglin said:
Those blushes are pretty, but they are $30.
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they are going for the jugular -- and head to head with the other EL blushes which are also $30.. but seriously, if I can pay $ 30 for MAC, I will pay $45 for Chanel, Armani, and even less for refills from other HE companies.

on another note, here is my lippie for the day: it's BB Neon pink, first time I am wearing it and I love it. It is not a long lasting ls, but the colour is lovely and very smooth. I had purchased and it was in my in box -- I had not even opened it. omg.
 
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