Starlight77
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it's so pretty i'll probably get it on tuesday. yay!
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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kerry-jane88
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Eyemazing April Fri 25th: el sumptuous extreme mascara Sat 26th: no makeup day, I used ren glycolactic mask then slathered my face in kora organics blemish gel Sun 27th: I was trying to do a wing with Bobbi brown long wear eye pencil in hunter green, but its so difficult to work with, waxy and won't give a clean line. TOSS. just removed it and then wore brown mascara and added a little of BB Kajal in black coffee to upper waterline. In AA news, the things that interest me are pet me please ls, shimmerfish np and the dark teal es. The es is too expensive for what it is, I have enough np to last for years and pet me please will probably make me look like a white walker from got. I think I should skip: help me skip? 
Debbs
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@LouGarner, it is stunning IRL. No testers were made so I couldn't touch at the counter but at $76 plus tax I can understand why. Nordies got in like 6 of them and have 4 left. I was undecided so wandered around and by the time I got it it was late last night. I had to be up at 5am today so I haven't had playtime as yet. It is multi-use as highlighter, bronzer and blushes. The cover lid area, the other half has a nice built-in mirror. Not enabling in low buy just helping others to make informed yay or nay decisions, lol
veronikawithak
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SKIP! You even gave yourself the reasons alreadya!! Ask yourself if you'll love each item more than any other item in that category that you already have. If the answer is no, skip! Also, ladies.. STEP AWAY FROM THE PRETTY BRONZER.. Too many members of #teamlowbuy have gotten sucked in by these pics.. let's keep in mind why we're all here!Eyemazing April Fri 25th: el sumptuous extreme mascara Sat 26th: no makeup day, I used ren glycolactic mask then slathered my face in kora organics blemish gel Sun 27th: I was trying to do a wing with Bobbi brown long wear eye pencil in hunter green, but its so difficult to work with, waxy and won't give a clean line. TOSS. just removed it and then wore brown mascara and added a little of BB Kajal in black coffee to upper waterline. In AA news, the things that interest me are pet me please ls, shimmerfish np and the dark teal es. The es is too expensive for what it is, I have enough np to last for years and pet me please will probably make me look like a white walker from got. I think I should skip: help me skip?
kerry-jane88
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ma146rina
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Starlight77
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lol i thought the same thing. it's in so many threads. it's soooo pretty though. i already bought it but i'm still waiting for spectra ladies to swatch it as i impatiently wait for mine. it's ok @Naynadine some of us know where it all began and who to blame or who to thank!! haha
Haha, I always forget I was the one who posted the first pic. What have I done?!lol i thought the same thing. it's in so many threads. it's soooo pretty though. i already bought it but i'm still waiting for spectra ladies to swatch it as i impatiently wait for mine. it's ok @Naynadine some of us know where it all began and who to blame or who to thank!! haha
veronikawithak
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Haha! Probably not!AAAAAAAAAAAAA
I don't know if it's a good idea to post porn makeup pics in this thread.
Starlight77
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lol i thought the same thing. it's in so many threads. it's soooo pretty though. i already bought it but i'm still waiting for spectra ladies to swatch it as i impatiently wait for mine. it's ok @Naynadine some of us know where it all began and who to blame or who to thank!! haha
Haha, I always forget I was the one who posted the first pic. What have I done?!
boschicka
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That bronzer is pretty but how easy will it be to use the different colors separately? I think for me it's one of those items that is gorgeous but impractical for how I would use it. Would be nice to have the 2 bronze colors on one side & the 2 blush colors on the other but then it wouldn't be as aesthetically pleasing.
I hope you love it! Guerlain is definitely a great brand to splurge on. I sometimes just look at my Crazy Meteorites compact because it's so pretty and open it just to smell it.well i thank youbut it's ok for me as i like to try new brands. i'm on low buy for specific products (lipsticks, blush, palettes) other stuff i do not have much of so i just have to make sure i buy within reason. this purchase is rationalized and now i'm just waiting in hopes it will go with my skin tone!
Starlight77
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haha that's the one i keep calling "the stinky balls" in the other thread. i received the Sephora sample and i want to try them but i can't get past the smell. i even tried airing them out for 2 days, no luck. i'm just very sensitive to strong floral scents since my pregnancy. they are so pretty though. i try to avoid the high high end as i know the formulas will suck me in easily. i'm attempting to try a Guerlain lipstick but i have to either sell/swap or giveaway 5 more lipsticks to get it. i'm working on it. it will be my reward. i'm down to my ideal lipgloss and lipstick number. i just have to stick to my low buy and maintain it.well i thank youbut it's ok for me as i like to try new brands. i'm on low buy for specific products (lipsticks, blush, palettes) other stuff i do not have much of so i just have to make sure i buy within reason. this purchase is rationalized and now i'm just waiting in hopes it will go with my skin tone!
I hope you love it! Guerlain is definitely a great brand to splurge on. I sometimes just look at my Crazy Meteorites compact because it's so pretty and open it just to smell it.
i now have 2 bronzers, 2 highlighers and now to work on my palettes and blushes (no hope) i will be good to go!!
haha that's the one i keep calling "the stinky balls" in the other thread. i received the Sephora sample and i want to try them but i can't get past the smell. i even tried airing them out for 2 days, no luck. i'm just very sensitive to strong floral scents since my pregnancy. they are so pretty though. i try to avoid the high high end as i know the formulas will suck me in easily. i'm attempting to try a Guerlain lipstick but i have to either sell/swap or giveaway 5 more lipsticks to get it. i'm working on it. it will be my reward. i'm down to my ideal lipgloss and lipstick number. i just have to stick to my low buy and maintain it.
i now have 2 bronzers, 2 highlighers and now to work on my palettes and blushes (no hope) i will be good to go!!
I'm REALLY surprised I like the Meteorites scent, because I usually can't stand 99% of all scents/perfumes, especially not flowery ones (except roses). Yes, airing them out won't help unfortunately, that scent is way too strong.
That's great to reward yourself with something you really want after you've gotten rid of some less loved items, that's what I'm trying to do too.
Speaking of blushes, I was able to locate those korean ones I think I have mentioned somewhere. Thought they were only available on counters in Korea, but found one site that has them and ships to Germany. But I assume the shipping costs are very high :/ All I'm saying is baked blushes in lavender, true red, bright orange... and two baked ombre ones - one that looks like a brighter version of Ocean City. Which means I can barely content my excitement and basically want them all, lol. Maybe I'll get the ombre one if they still have them in two months or so and if the shipping isn't too outrageous.
Glitteryvegas
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I feel you w/the bronzer thing - a while ago I was cleaning out my makeup and realized I didn't like bronzer (this was before Specktra for me) and I just threw the product out in the garbage and kept the packaging for B2M. What a waste as they are so expensive! But I realized I am so pale that bronzer makes me look like a crazy person because I don't know how to apply it properly and really I don't think I'm interested. (Which is good, given the hype surrounding this beautiful bronzer above lol). Trying not to get suckered into another bronzer for AA just for the packaging, because essentially I'll be paying $40+ for a pretty compact. Not worth it. Those shadows on the other hand....Exactly! There you go, that's much better!!
Every time I get an itch for something now I ask myself these questions:
1. Do I want this more than any other item right now?
2. Will it be better than the favorites I currently own?
If either answer is no, I pass. For example, I was thinking about the EDBs from AA.. but are they the blushes that I am interested in the most right now? No, I'd prefer getting another Hourglass one if I was going to buy another blush (which I'm not because I already have so many that I love). Would they be better than my current favorites? Probably not, because I'm pretty in love with my current ones.. so I skip! Anything from Sephora I can skip since I'm waiting for the next sale.. this matrix of reasoning keeps me pretty safe!
I know.. fortunately I just got rid of the only bronzer I've ever owned and have no plans of getting another one. But I feel bad for those who love bronzers and are trying to abstain.
LOL @Naynadine was it you who started the bronzer porn? Shame on you!
Haha! Probably not!
veronikawithak
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[@]Glitteryvegas[/@] I was thinking about the AA bronzer too but I refuse to buy something just for the packaging. Do you use your sparkly lip glosses and single shadows a lot? Check your stash before AA!
ma146rina
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I'm dreaming about the color you can get by mixing the pink and the coral with a little of bronze
Specktra is not a good place for me right now, the swatches of AA and this will be my death
bellaluv95
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Here's an update on my 30 days of lippies (that I hadn't posted):
1) Mac Glam
2) Guerlain Provocative Rouge G
3) Guerlain Bee Rouge G
4) Revlon Lip Butter Raspberry Pie + Mac Mall Madness
5) Mac Pink Poodle ls + lg
6) Mac Plumful
7) Mac More to Love ll + Mac Red Balloon
8) Maybelline Vivid Rose (reminds me of Guerlain Provocative, I love this color!)
9) Mac Heaux + Lancome Juicy Tube (Popart Hazelnut)-- because my lips felt dry
10) Guerlain Champs Elyees Rouge Automatique
11) Mac Red Statement + Rich New Mood (Fall 2013 lip palette)
There were some days where I repeated a color, so I won't include those
It's great to have this goal to set for myself, and I re-discover favorites and wear them out!
I haven't been that bad recently when it comes to makeup shopping, I bought Red Balloon and Toying Around from Playland, Skipped the Patent Polishes, OC and Mangrove from PS, I am not buying based on hype anymore. I try now to only buy things I'll know I'll wear, like Peachy Blush and Red / Fuchsia / Berry lips.
1) Mac Glam
2) Guerlain Provocative Rouge G
3) Guerlain Bee Rouge G
4) Revlon Lip Butter Raspberry Pie + Mac Mall Madness
5) Mac Pink Poodle ls + lg
6) Mac Plumful
7) Mac More to Love ll + Mac Red Balloon
8) Maybelline Vivid Rose (reminds me of Guerlain Provocative, I love this color!)
9) Mac Heaux + Lancome Juicy Tube (Popart Hazelnut)-- because my lips felt dry
10) Guerlain Champs Elyees Rouge Automatique
11) Mac Red Statement + Rich New Mood (Fall 2013 lip palette)
There were some days where I repeated a color, so I won't include those
I haven't been that bad recently when it comes to makeup shopping, I bought Red Balloon and Toying Around from Playland, Skipped the Patent Polishes, OC and Mangrove from PS, I am not buying based on hype anymore. I try now to only buy things I'll know I'll wear, like Peachy Blush and Red / Fuchsia / Berry lips.
