ILoveMakeup84
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I want that Guerlain bronzer!! Its so beautiful! There's another one coming out too right? Edit: Found a pic! Its called Terra Tropica!
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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mosha010
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I'm thinking of givin it a few days to see if maybe just I've had a crazy week. But to be honest it's prob one of those palettes when I want a fast look and not even think. But I literally allocate time in the mornings to come out with a makeup look. Just out of fun. and this is killing my fun. At least I don't feel that bad that's only me.Quote:Originally Posted by mosha010
Driving out of state. But a quick update.
I'm officially bored of naked 3. I might not make it to day 6 because I rather do a no makeup day. What the heck happened?
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And yea I tried. I even did several looks one day. And maybe I'm not creative enough. Maybe it's me.
it's not you. i loved it when i bought it. i'm unsure why all of a sudden it's so dull and boring. the more i stare at it the more all the colors look the same. there are a few colors i like a lot but half the palette (to me) sucks. i'm unsure if i'm going to keep it or CB it. i'm going to hold off and try it again in a few weeks because right now, it has no chance at all lol
i can't say much for the other 2 palettes i bought them all excited and i started palette hoarding and forgot about them. i don't wear colors but i need some kind of pop or i get bored. these palettes bore me. i do love my too faced chocolate bar palette and the LM artist palette (2nd one). at least i no longer buy palettes to just own them.
PixieDancer
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Do you have lots of other neutrals? If not, it might be worth holding onto just in case you need a more neutral look for something. But PLEASE stop forcing yourself to wear it! Just hearing your disappointment everyday is killing me! No one puts Mosha in a corner! set her FREEEE! We want Electric Palette Mosha back!!YAY I AM!! i shall begin working out in 3 days time lol How is Italy? have i told you how very jealous I am? ohhhh it's a dream to go there.
i blame Audrey, i was trying to talk her out of it and talked me into it instead LOL (just kidding Audrey) i also have MAC Sun Dipped but i don't care for it hopefully this one will suit me better.
I seriously need to quit blushes. i tried to break free from lipsticks and i did it successfully but i turned to blushes/powders instead. i need to take my addictive personality and focus on something cheaper and more practical.
I think there are a LOT of people looking for Sun Dipped! Especially since MAC didn't bring it back with this Summer Collection coming up... Maybe sell yours to get a little money back towards your new bronzer purchase? Just a thought.
Quote: Originally Posted by mosha010
I'm thinking of givin it a few days to see if maybe just I've had a crazy week. But to be honest it's prob one of those palettes when I want a fast look and not even think. But I literally allocate time in the mornings to come out with a makeup look. Just out of fun. and this is killing my fun. At least I don't feel that bad that's only me.
mosha010
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Hahahahaha you're the best! I switched and not driving anymore. Having a Dairy Queen blizzard. Best thing about stepping outside of New York ! For real pixie it's gotten me in a funk... Like I dreaddddd it!.... And yea I have an entire Mac palette full of pretty neutrals. I'm doing away with it. Going to CB decision made!!!!! Yayyyyyy!!!!!!!ill celebrate with a hot pink eye tomorrow!!!!!
LinenWhite7
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Wave hi to my in-laws for me. They are in Rome right now too.Good going Anna!.. WTG ! especially where you are, and with import restrictions, your friend should be very happy! @Audrey C Thank you dear Audrey for your support and kind words -- honestly I am still hurting but life goes on and if anything I have proven myself to be a survivor.. so this too shall pass. I am happy for Bert.. he will see me someday and think how dumb he was. He let his dick rule his brain, and that is really the most important thing any man has to be able to control. For all his good looks and professional sucess he is a failure at life. I however am like the proverbial cockroach.. I will survive and will thrive:yahoo: As for your hubby and gift.. ENJOY! hell, it's one life and it's NOW! It's a great product! @PixieDancer thank you darling.. you are always the biggest and mostest cheerleader for us in low buy.. (cough). And your kind words and advice are always very much appreciated. Many hugs.. xoxoxel all my lowbuy ladies! @Rainbunny @Liba @Ajigglin lots of hugs and many thanks for your kindness and well wishes.. \:frenz: @Naynadine ... love you girl.. ! how are your eyebrows? lol.. I may need you someday to do a waxing job.. lolompom: I am off to Rome in the morning.. driving down to see the Mass of the Century... yes, me, the heathen will be purefied.. not putrefied.. lol xoxox
LinenWhite7
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Lalalalala I don't see that beautiful bronzer... Today's eyes: Wet n Wild The Comfort Zone palette Cheeks: Tarte Tickled with Stereo Rose 2.0 on top Lips: Revlon JBKBS in Sweetheart with Revlon Lacquer Balm in Whimsical plus Buxom Dolly gloss
DarylandCarole
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I had never heard of this but it sounds cool! I enjoy learning new things. Def going to check this out.
PixieDancer
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Ok ladies... Here it is...
The "pretty" ugly truth! As promised...
THIS should explain EVERYTHING! HeeHee
http://www.specktra.net/t/188190/my-current-makeup-storage-aka-this-is-why-i-put-myself-on-a-low-buy-pic-heavy
The "pretty" ugly truth! As promised...
THIS should explain EVERYTHING! HeeHee
http://www.specktra.net/t/188190/my-current-makeup-storage-aka-this-is-why-i-put-myself-on-a-low-buy-pic-heavy
PeachTwist
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Darling, whatever you don't want I will HAPPILY take off your hands.
LOL. Oh boy. Beautiful!
I need to clean our office so I can finally take pics of my make-up storage.
LinenWhite7
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How is it going over in the swap thread? I have a pile of stuff to swap and I'm thinking I will post it there soon.
Starlight77
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i agree. its a perfect palette for a fast look but after a few days it was more of a chore to find different looks. i can totally relate as it sucked the fun away for sure.
my new thing is that (for me):
1. i have to use at least 90% of the colors in my palettes or they aren't worth keeping. (i have an embarrassing amount)
2. I have to be able to create at least 1 whole look with just the palette. i don't want a palette that needs something else to use it.
as pretty as N3 is, i used maybe 60% and it was totally forced and miserably trying. Some colors are pretty and would be great in a single but when i think about it that way if i choose to buy limit and nooner separate that's about $36 so it would be worth it to keep. i'm my own worst enemy haha i have too many neutral palettes to justify keeping this one but i'm going to try it again in a few weeks and make final decision.
Starlight77
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that's my problem. i won't let the stuff go. i did well in swapping but that was super hard for me. i'm waiting for my new one to come and i'm going to try both and see which suits me better. i will not keep an $80 bronzer just to keep [SUP]([/SUP][SUP]Imsolying) lol[/SUP]
Starlight77
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this one is pretty but the wooden packaging on the other is partly what sold me on it for sure.
it is so @Audrey C 's fault!
Starlight77
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i have posted a picture of my children in my avitar.
1. so you can see "my world"
2. so when i go to purchase something i see their adorable faces in hopes they make me think my purchases through a little more.
win. win.
1. so you can see "my world"
2. so when i go to purchase something i see their adorable faces in hopes they make me think my purchases through a little more.
win. win.
walkingdead
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They're beautiful! Thanks for sharing!!
ILoveMakeup84
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[@]Starlight77[/@] Your kids are beautiful! Love that pic too! You have a lovely family
liba
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Here's my take on these large palettes (UD and otherwise):
When I was a young girl and didn't have the money to buy makeup very often, I always loved big palettes of shadows. It used to be they would be given away as a gift with purchase or bought for a small price along with purchase, especially during holiday season (this was back in the late 70's and early 80's). I had so many colors all at once, right at my fingertips. That was exciting! I used them too, and didn't bother to buy individual shadows at all. I particularly remember one with all sorts of bright colors from Borghese and one with all subtle, neutral-ish mattes from Calvin Klein.
Nowadays, though, wild horses couldn't get me to buy a palette. I just don't like being forced to buy a bunch of shades when it's obvious to me there are only a few I really would use. I also don't like the jumbo form factor at all. I don't want to haul out some ungainly giant box just to use one darn shadow. I'd rather have individual pans, duos or small form factor quads (if every color is great), because that way I can easily maintain my usual makeup organization, which is to have small cases with only enough products for 1-5 looks, or so, which I can grab without thinking and have a full face right there. Much simpler, more portable and also (subjectively perhaps), cleaner, because all the different powder residues don't get mingled together, requiring constant wiping.
I've been tempted by a few UD palettes just in passing, but I've always resisted. I don't own a single large palette any longer (that Borghese one from long ago I eventually got rid of, since I'd used up my favorite colors and the top lid broke off, lol - I got decades of use out of it, so no tears there). They just seem like a giant marketing ploy now, to my jaded mind, which also makes them super easy to resist. I don't buy the MAC holiday sets or palettes either, for the same reasons, although I will admit that the current Fall Trend '14 eye palette is really tempting me, which would be the first time I bought a cream product palette in maybe 15 years. I just know I'd use all the colors and I'd love colors like that in a nice, greasy/creasy sloppy punk formula. Still haven't pulled the trigger and for all I know it's already sold out (haven't checked the MAC site in a while).
Anyhow, these are all my anti-palette rationales, if it helps anyone. I know that unless you have some deep seated aversion to them like I do, they can be super tempting, just because they seem like a "bargain" and "wow, look at all those pretty colors!!!". The reality is less exciting, once you start accumulating them, though.
Starlight77
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Starlight77
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it's true. i have so many palettes because it was a great deal or i got tons of colors all in one and they are my least used or not used palettes. i actually don't own many singles at all. less than 10 and most are from swapping recently or gifted by an amazing friend here on specktra. I just don't have time to pull out a bunch of different shades or they take up a lot of room when traveling.Here's my take on these large palettes (UD and otherwise):
When I was a young girl and didn't have the money to buy makeup very often, I always loved big palettes of shadows. It used to be they would be given away as a gift with purchase or bought for a small price along with purchase, especially during holiday season (this was back in the late 70's and early 80's). I had so many colors all at once, right at my fingertips. That was exciting! I used them too, and didn't bother to buy individual shadows at all. I particularly remember one with all sorts of bright colors from Borghese and one with all subtle, neutral-ish mattes from Calvin Klein.
Nowadays, though, wild horses couldn't get me to buy a palette. I just don't like being forced to buy a bunch of shades when it's obvious to me there are only a few I really would use. I also don't like the jumbo form factor at all. I don't want to haul out some ungainly giant box just to use one darn shadow. I'd rather have individual pans, duos or small form factor quads (if every color is great), because that way I can easily maintain my usual makeup organization, which is to have small cases with only enough products for 1-5 looks, or so, which I can grab without thinking and have a full face right there. Much simpler, more portable and also (subjectively perhaps), cleaner, because all the different powder residues don't get mingled together, requiring constant wiping.
I've been tempted by a few UD palettes just in passing, but I've always resisted. I don't own a single large palette any longer (that Borghese one from long ago I eventually got rid of, since I'd used up my favorite colors and the top lid broke off, lol - I got decades of use out of it, so no tears there). They just seem like a giant marketing ploy now, to my jaded mind, which also makes them super easy to resist. I don't buy the MAC holiday sets or palettes either, for the same reasons, although I will admit that the current Fall Trend '14 eye palette is really tempting me, which would be the first time I bought a cream product palette in maybe 15 years. I just know I'd use all the colors and I'd love colors like that in a nice, greasy/creasy sloppy punk formula. Still haven't pulled the trigger and for all I know it's already sold out (haven't checked the MAC site in a while).
Anyhow, these are all my anti-palette rationales, if it helps anyone. I know that unless you have some deep seated aversion to them like I do, they can be super tempting, just because they seem like a "bargain" and "wow, look at all those pretty colors!!!". The reality is less exciting, once you start accumulating them, though.
i enjoy some larger palettes but i seem to get overwhelmed and go for smaller palettes instead. I mostly buy Dior quints because they are my favorite and for me they are easier and faster to use. the past few months i have been enjoying the too faced palettes a lot. I have a few of their 9 pan shadows and for me those are the perfect size. it's enough to travel with and enough to get tons of new looks just from 1 palette. I really like the formula of all their new shadows too. Doesn't beat my love for Dior but a pretty close 2nd.
i must say my problem is not collecting them, it's them collecting dust
i wish i could let them go but i guess that will be my next step in low buy. sending $100's of stuff i don't use to the CB. swapping was great but i don't need anymore stuff.
