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

[Spikesmom]

I think I need an intervention!! I really was doing OK not amazing, but not bad and then the Sephora sale came....and then I just went downhill. This month has been super emotional as well and I am completely an emotional shopper, it just happens, even when I don't intend it. Two weeks ago I had a biopsy and last week found out it was cancerous, so I had to have surgery this week to remove it. Cancer is unfortunately a co-morbidity of my genetic disorder, I started getting it 4 years ago, and I so far have kept on top of it so it hasn't spread deep into my body. I came to grips with my reality a while ago, but it's still hard, so sometimes I fall into a small hole and buy stuff. It's not the best way to deal with it, I know that, but it happens. My family is also struggling getting custody of my 3 year old niece, who is very dear to me, and my entire world(I can't have children), she lives in another state and we only get to see her when we can afford to go see her or bring her to us, the family member she lives with does not take very good care of her, and we are going through court after court hearing trying to get her. It's all a bit overwhelming. And add boredom to the list(doctors, surgeries, recovery, etc lead to lots of sitting around and looking at stuff which expands my list of wants, but not needs).

After all of that I think I need makeup anonymous, hah. I only made one order during the Chic week sale and then, I made a second, really wanted those KVD lipsticks...I thought I did OK since most of the stuff I ordered I needed(face wash, face pads, only bought a lip tar and the electric palette(which I was planning) then all of a sudden 3 more kvd lipsticks, another lip tar and 2 skin items, my skin gets red and blotchy and is dry so I decided to try the FAB anti-redness cream and moisture elixir. Then all of a sudden the ULTA sale came and I got an eyeliner, 2 revlon matte balms and the LORAC afterglo palette(totally did NOT need) Then MAC Playland came and I got the three items I was planning(Orange Chromagraphic, TA and Live it up and then I got Dreaming Dahlia because Nordstrom still had it and I really regretted not getting it) and tried really hard to avoid the others I was about to buy. Basically I'm just buying everything I want! And I know I don't need it. I haven't put myself in debt, in fact I have saved more in the past 3 months than I have in a while but I know better than to just buy things because I want them. Sigh. Oh and of course I got makeup from a gift exchange, I didn't buy it, but still, it's makeup. I know I need to go through and get rid of stuff before I buy anything else.

Sorry for that long post, but I think I needed to get that out.

I'm sorry for everything you are going through. Sending positive thoughts your way. I understand the emotional shopping. I emotional shop and eat!!!
Quote: Originally Posted by kerry-jane88

Eyemazing April
Wed 16th: chanel illusion dombre 86 ebouli
I thought this might be for the toss, havent used it in ages and I remember it smudging and creasing.
The formula is very soft, I did a big wing but the softness helps it not look so obvious.
The colour does me plenty favours with its burgundy sparkle.
I applied mac FC foundation over lid and put a bit of msfn on to see if it helps with transfer to lid, I'll see.
Chanel imitible intense mascara in rouge noir is incredible. Sadly I've had this open so long it's hard, though im determined to get a few more uses out of it! I'll blast it with the hairdryer I reckon.



So I think I suit red toned shadesaround my eyes, but not if they're too orange or yellow based.

This is my favorite look from you so far!!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

So I think I suit red toned shadesaround my eyes, but not if they're too orange or yellow based.

Pretty lady!

 

[underablanketofstars]

Pretty lady! :sigh:

Agree [@]kerry-jane88[/@] - my favourite look yet!

 

[kerry-jane88]

Thank you ladies!

 

[LinenWhite7]

Eyemazing April Wed 16th: chanel illusion dombre 86 ebouli I thought this might be for the toss, havent used it in ages and I remember it smudging and creasing. The formula is very soft, I did a big wing but the softness helps it not look so obvious. The colour does me plenty favours with its burgundy sparkle. I applied mac FC foundation over lid and put a bit of msfn on to see if it helps with transfer to lid, I'll see. Chanel imitible intense mascara in rouge noir is incredible. Sadly I've had this open so long it's hard, though im determined to get a few more uses out of it! I'll blast it with the hairdryer I reckon.

So I think I suit red toned shadesaround my eyes, but not if they're too orange or yellow based.

I agree, I love the cat eye on you!

 

[LinenWhite7]

Love it or Leave it April Day 16 Foundation: MAC Mineralize Foundation NW20 Highlight and Bronzer: It Cosmetics My Scuplted Face highlight and contour palette (um, the highlight in this is NOT good, I had to fix this up and even still, I'm a little bit disco-ball-esque today) Blush: MAC MSF Scene to Be Seen Eyes: MAC Quarry and Copperplate in the crease, Blanc Type to highlight, Amber Lights (to add some warmth) and Expensive Pink on the lid, Handwritten to deepen Lips: MAC Pink Nouveau with no gloss, just the satiny almost matte finish

 

[PixieDancer]

I think I need an intervention!! I really was doing OK not amazing, but not bad and then the Sephora sale came....and then I just went downhill. This month has been super emotional as well and I am completely an emotional shopper, it just happens, even when I don't intend it. Two weeks ago I had a biopsy and last week found out it was cancerous, so I had to have surgery this week to remove it. Cancer is unfortunately a co-morbidity of my genetic disorder, I started getting it 4 years ago, and I so far have kept on top of it so it hasn't spread deep into my body. I came to grips with my reality a while ago, but it's still hard, so sometimes I fall into a small hole and buy stuff. It's not the best way to deal with it, I know that, but it happens. My family is also struggling getting custody of my 3 year old niece, who is very dear to me, and my entire world(I can't have children), she lives in another state and we only get to see her when we can afford to go see her or bring her to us, the family member she lives with does not take very good care of her, and we are going through court after court hearing trying to get her. It's all a bit overwhelming. And add boredom to the list(doctors, surgeries, recovery, etc lead to lots of sitting around and looking at stuff which expands my list of wants, but not needs).

After all of that I think I need makeup anonymous, hah. I only made one order during the Chic week sale and then, I made a second, really wanted those KVD lipsticks...I thought I did OK since most of the stuff I ordered I needed(face wash, face pads, only bought a lip tar and the electric palette(which I was planning) then all of a sudden 3 more kvd lipsticks, another lip tar and 2 skin items, my skin gets red and blotchy and is dry so I decided to try the FAB anti-redness cream and moisture elixir. Then all of a sudden the ULTA sale came and I got an eyeliner, 2 revlon matte balms and the LORAC afterglo palette(totally did NOT need) Then MAC Playland came and I got the three items I was planning(Orange Chromagraphic, TA and Live it up and then I got Dreaming Dahlia because Nordstrom still had it and I really regretted not getting it) and tried really hard to avoid the others I was about to buy. Basically I'm just buying everything I want! And I know I don't need it. I haven't put myself in debt, in fact I have saved more in the past 3 months than I have in a while but I know better than to just buy things because I want them. Sigh. Oh and of course I got makeup from a gift exchange, I didn't buy it, but still, it's makeup. I know I need to go through and get rid of stuff before I buy anything else.

Sorry for that long post, but I think I needed to get that out.

I'm so sorry to hear about your struggles. Maybe it would help for you to find someone to talk to. Sometimes, keeping everything bottled up inside causes "explosions" in other areas. I think it's amazing how strong you are in dealing with everything! But everyone could use a shoulder to help them along! Don't be too proud to talk through things. The makeup purchasing is obviously just a side situation that seems to give you a temporary 'fix" of joy. Maybe next time you think to purchase something, instead you sit down with your makeup and have a "play date!"
You know we are all here for you ANYTIME you need to vent! That's what friends are for! You're in my thoughts and prayers!

So I think I suit red toned shadesaround my eyes, but not if they're too orange or yellow based.

Simply beautiful! That liner is TO DIE FOR!
I love how your challenge is helping you realize what works for you the best! BRAVO!

Quote: Originally Posted by LinenWhite7

Love it or Leave it April Day 16

Foundation: MAC Mineralize Foundation NW20
Highlight and Bronzer: It Cosmetics My Scuplted Face highlight and contour palette (um, the highlight in this is NOT good, I had to fix this up and even still, I'm a little bit disco-ball-esque today)
Blush: MAC MSF Scene to Be Seen
Eyes: MAC Quarry and Copperplate in the crease, Blanc Type to highlight, Amber Lights (to add some warmth) and Expensive Pink on the lid, Handwritten to deepen
Lips: MAC Pink Nouveau with no gloss, just the satiny almost matte finish

I NEED to use Quarry more! I love that shadow!

 

[kerry-jane88]

Thanks [@]PixieDancer[/@] it's been a great challenge, even though the focus is the eyes, it's made me apply more to my face so I've been able to test out so many other combos. I didn't think I'd learn so much but it's already making me cut down future shopping lists because I KNOW the colours won't work for me

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Where are all the lovely low-buy ladies today?

I tried to wear NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream in Transylvania today. I love the color, love love love... but dear Lord I can't get this to apply smoothly to save my life. I don't know what I'm doing wrong. It doesn't help that I have a cupid's bow that's a pain to try to fill in with a doe foot applicator. (I also usually round them out rather than using my natural lip line, but that doesn't make it any better). After three(!!!) tries to get it to apply nicely, I gave up and pulled out MAC Dramatic Encounter. Basically the same color but took me all of thirty seconds to apply, and I ended up wondering why I didn't just use that in the first place. I intend to try the lip cream on a rainy day but it might be going out the window.

I had a little play time today so I decided to experiment with some of my lip liners. The first combination kind of blew my mind. I used NYX Blackberry lip liner all over my lips, and then applied Heroine over it and.. wow. It came out a gorgeous dark purple-blue. I tried to get a picture to post but the lighting in my dorm room is terrible.

I also needed to find a use for Dreaming Dahlia. Truth be told, I should have skipped the Fantasy of Flowers lipsticks altogether, but I didn't know how sheer lustres were and I found out the hard way with this lipstick. It does absolutely nothing for me by itself. MAC lip liners in Lasting Sensation and Ablaze help it some. I tried it with MAC Redd (orange based red?) liner on the bottom lip and bam!!! Gorgeous vibrant orange. On the top lip, I put it with NYX Hot Red liner (a more blue-based red) and it was nice... then I smushed my lips together and it made the most gorgeous orange-red ever.

Lesson learned: I need to play with my lip liners more!!!

 

[underablanketofstars]

[@]CrimsonQuill157[/@] *waves* I'm here!

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

So today I actually wore some mu! Lol used a few new items I got Nars Torrid & Hoop lipglass(luv it) Also got a package, ordered the pink a dot brush set from BH Cos. After receiving a box full of children's place. , my daughter goes nothing for me? Really?! Then goes go, you have too much make up stuff, you need to get rid of some of the junk. (me rolling my eyes) coming from a 7yr with a somewhat large polish collection & lots of play mu. And thinks the Mac holiday lipglasses are made for lil girls lol.

 

[shellygrrl]

Today I had to go out and kept it very minimal. OCC Tint in R0: It is very sheer. It didn't seem to apply well in certain places, though? Probably because I didn't give my moisturizer enough time to set. So I'll have another go at another time. OCC Skin Conceal in R0: Great texture and whatnot. The colour is very light; I probably could have used this on its own as a cream foundation (I've done so before; it's not very full coverage) in lieu of using Tint. As it is, I ended up using the following over the top... NARS Sheer Glow in Siberia: I like this foundation, but I don't love it. I wish it came with a pump. I wish it didn't run as yellow as it does. I like how I can do my entire face with one pump of the stuff, particularly when applied the way they tell you to. Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Translucent: Still like. Revlon Photoready 3D Volume Mascara: I used it for the last time (at least for now) today. It reminded me why I considered it for Holy Grail status. But I had to toss it because it was a little irritating to the eyes. (It was practically at the end of its useable life anyway.) I didn't bother with blush or lipstick. I just threw on a lipbalm. Didn't even do my brows.

 

[Yazmin]

@novocainedreams You'll be in my thoughts and prayers. I hope thing improve for you health-wise.

I went totally batsh*t crazy during the Sephora sale. No buyer's remorse at this point especially knowing that I can return anything that doesn't work for me. I've always been complimented on my complexion - and I consider it luck in some way because I wasn't doing a lot for my skin. Not that I was neglecting it, but I wasn't going out of my way to pamper it beyond using a mild cleanser at night. It's only been in the last year or two that I've started paying more attention to what I use and how I care for my skin. I attribute that in part to the increase in dark spots, both on my face and body. So skin care is where most of my money has gone recently, with products from Peter Thomas Roth, Dr Dennis Gross, Algenist, Murad, Ole Henriksen, Ren and Dior. I'm especially excited to try the PTR Un-Wrinkle Pads everyone's been raving about.

 

[novocainedreams]

Thank you @Yazmin! And thank you for the KVD lippies, I got them today!

 

[Yazmin]

Thank you @Yazmin! And thank you for the KVD lippies, I got them today!

You're welcome! I'm glad I could still get them before the sale ended.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

I ordered my beloved Colorstay foundation yesterday evening. It works as well as the Studio Fix Fluid but is about 15€ cheaper. It's just more difficult to buy the Revlon foundation over here since they've been discontinued for a few years now. The only problem I have with this foundation is that there is no pump or something which results in me pouring way more foundation on my hand than I actually need. Does anyone have a solution? I tried MAC's foundation pump already but it doesn't fit.

Lipstick of the day is L'Oréal JLo again, so it doesn't count for the lipstick challenge because I've already worn it a few days ago.

 

[kerry-jane88]

Eyemazing April Thurs 17th: Bobbi brown classic eye Tinted eye brightener set with msfn under eye. Navajo sweep, grey over lid, smoke to line. Grey's awesome I think it's one of my fave colours, really pulls out the green in my eyes. Ysl faux cils mascara.

Off to the dentist, hope I don't cry it all off!

 

[LinenWhite7]

[@]kerry-jane88[/@] I like the grey lid! Day 17 Bourjois Healthy Mix Serum foundation shade 53 Milani baked blush in luminoso Almay Color+Care liquid lip balm Apricot Pucker Eyes - Blanc Type, Saddle, and a wash of Mulch on the lid

 

[DILLIGAF]

For some reason I can't quote

@novacainedreams

@ prettypackages I'm going to start my next 30 day lippie challenge on Sunday 4/20/2014

 

[Spikesmom]

Off to the dentist, hope I don't cry it all off!

Beautiful! I had to go to the dentist two times recently. I was so traumatized the first time that I took a xanax before the second appointment and I should have only taken half of it. I walked into a wall in their office and was just so out of it. I couldn't even talk to them. They must have wondering what my problem was. I was so embarrassed. I never take them so I had no idea that a whole one would be too much. I had to call in sick to work and I slept the whole rest of the day and night!