Audrey C
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I'm so sorry for your loss. Grandmas are so very special.
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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Dominique33
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Very sad for you
, a grandma is always someone special we cherish.
Dolly Snow
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I am very sorry for your loss. She is at peace now with your grandpa. Praying for you my dear!
PixieDancer
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You're in my thoughts and prayers @cocofiere! xoxoI wore purple Saturday because one of my cousins who passed away (1 1/2 weeks ago at 44-from unknown causes after a lengthy hospital stay) was a huge purple girl and we wore it in honor of her at her funeral. We had her nails painted glittery purple and everything to match how sassy she was. My mother, who passed due to complications from lupus in 2012, was already at the forefront of my mind because both of my cousins' funerals were Saturday, the day before Mother's Day. I wore a black dress with a purple cardigan and my lips were NYX's Y2K liner with Pose Lip Fix from Magnolia Makeup. Since my mom's favorite color was red, I wore one of her old dresses (black) with a black jacket she bought me years ago with a red cinnabar and garnet butterfly bracelet and Wet n Wild's Stoplight Red on Sunday. I have two close friends who have been diagnosed with lupus so I will be wearing purple and butterflies for the rest of the month in support of the cause.
It's been a heck of a few weeks/months for me with losing family members, personal stress and emotional upheaval due to relationships with other people but I believe we all will survive and THRIVE through it all! Thanks for the prayers as I know we all appreciate it!
It seems a lot of us have been going through some serious things lately but the operative word is THROUGH! I've been guilty of self medicating with snacks (not good for my "summertime fine" plan) and random mini makeup treats (not quite splurges but still). I consciously slipped today with AA but I've decided not to beat myself up over it. *dusts self off and in gets in position to start again
I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family to be strong and find peace in the midst of the storm.
ILoveMakeup84
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Thank you all so much for your kind words and support! I love you girls! Its been so hard specially because I can't be with my mom right now but I am with her in heart and spirit. I am going to miss my grandma soo much but she will always be with me in my heart and I know I will see her again one day Thank you again!
Thank you again!
PixieDancer
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@PeachTwist my poor dear! I am so sorry for all the crappy news coming your way these days. Remember... this too shall pass. Until then, you have a lot of people that care for you and are hoping and praying for the best things for you and your family. Keep us posted on how you and your mom are doing.
mosha010
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I think more of us fit if we squeezeQuote:Originally Posted by burghchick
I'm one of the last who would banish you, you're too nice! And who can resist this beautiful collection, anyhow? I think we have to indulge occasionally or we feel too deprived and then we binge. I think this will be a big collection for mr, too. I've revised my Moody Blooms list down substantially, so this is my big buy for the summer.
I'll let the other ladies punish you in the chair.
Awww thanks babe! I've skipped a lot and have no plans to break my goal in the near future... so I was hoping for a small-ish "pass"! HeeHee
Quote:Originally Posted by Starlight77
It's a low buy and you have done great on a low buy. It was never a "can't ever splurge buy". Enjoy your goodies and just make sure you will use and like them all. If not throw in CB right away. Just don't keep stuff unused in boxes things (like me) and there should be no guilt.
Enjoy the stuff!! I want to know what you got!! Send it in pm or Put it in a spoiler so those tempted don't have to see. The makeup addict in me needs to know. Lol
Well "splurge" I did! HeeHee I didn't get anything I won't use, unless one of the ED bronzers end up not working out. But I felt safe getting those cause I know they'll sell out quickly and I won't have a problem finding it a home if I end up not liking one (or both) for some reason. I wanted 2 more ED shadows, but held off since I didn't think I'd get enough use out of the 2 darker ones I was going to get. And I passed on the brush! And those darn things are my weakness too! So in spite of my large-ish haul, I did TRY to execute some sense. I appreciate the "pass" from you too my dear!
PS I'll PM you!
Quote:Originally Posted by Calla88
Me too PixieDancer, especially since I love many of the same eye shadows that you do.
HeeHee okie dokie... I'll send you a PM too!
Quote:Originally Posted by trina11225
I've been doing very good with my low buy. I've been enjoying what I have and using it. If i pick up a color that looks like what I have at home. It goes back. Far cry from last year. (Thank God no Riri this year or any other celebs I connect with) Plus I'm looking for a new job. (If any one knows of any thing in NYC, message me please.) But at the end of the day this is makeup and no one should bad if we hapen to spoil ourselves every now and then. Not the worst habit.
I sorta had this same mentality for this collection. Just can't let it take over all the time... But I did justify this one! HeeHee
Quote:Originally Posted by mosha010
My low buy went to shit. (Sits in corner. Next to chair. . Lol. But I anticipated it... The other collections are a mostly skip. Only getting three lippys of Osbournes and skipping lorde and moody. Somy big large list for Aa doesn't seem so bad
Sadly, I didn't anticipate the craziness that took over me.... but I highly suspected it! I've been pretty good up to this point, and will use all the things I got. So I'm trying to come to peace with this lapse! You come sit next to wifey in the chair! We are pretty small and this chair is roomy! HeeHee
Quote:Originally Posted by ILoveMakeup84
Hey guys. Just wanted to pop in here to let you know that my grandma passed away this morning. Thank you so much for your prayers and well wishes. I know she is with my grandpa now and with our Lord. Thank you guys.
Oh no Anna.... I'm so sorry my sweet girl! My heart goes out to you and your family. Losing a grandparent is heartbreaking. You seem to have a good outlook on things despite the loss. And you are right... She's holding hands with your grandpa in the pearly gates and smiling down on the wonderful woman you are! If you need anything, PLEASE don;t hesitate to reach out!
Quote:Originally Posted by singer82
Oh my sweet Pixie. I too have quite a list. You're not alone!
Stila liquid liner Bora Bora.
So sorry to hear this. My heart goes out to you and your family during this difficult time.
I'm glad I'm not alone. Mosha and I will make room for you in the chair!
Quote:Originally Posted by HerGreyness
not a problem darling.. I have a big supply of Sparky Chairs -- in all sizes and colours. lol
We like to share! But it seems like we are gonna need more anyways... so move em on in! LOL
Quote:Originally Posted by cocofiere
I wore purple Saturday because one of my cousins who passed away (1 1/2 weeks ago at 44-from unknown causes after a lengthy hospital stay) was a huge purple girl and we wore it in honor of her at her funeral. We had her nails painted glittery purple and everything to match how sassy she was. My mother, who passed due to complications from lupus in 2012, was already at the forefront of my mind because both of my cousins' funerals were Saturday, the day before Mother's Day. I wore a black dress with a purple cardigan and my lips were NYX's Y2K liner with Pose Lip Fix from Magnolia Makeup. Since my mom's favorite color was red, I wore one of her old dresses (black) with a black jacket she bought me years ago with a red cinnabar and garnet butterfly bracelet and Wet n Wild's Stoplight Red on Sunday. I have two close friends who have been diagnosed with lupus so I will be wearing purple and butterflies for the rest of the month in support of the cause.
It's been a heck of a few weeks/months for me with losing family members, personal stress and emotional upheaval due to relationships with other people but I believe we all will survive and THRIVE through it all! Thanks for the prayers as I know we all appreciate it!
It seems a lot of us have been going through some serious things lately but the operative word is THROUGH! I've been guilty of self medicating with snacks (not good for my "summertime fine" plan) and random mini makeup treats (not quite splurges but still). I consciously slipped today with AA but I've decided not to beat myself up over it. *dusts self off and in gets in position to start again
I'm so sorry for your loss and my prayers are with you and your family to be strong and find peace in the midst of the storm.
You're in my thoughts and prayers @cocofiere! xoxo
User38
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@mosha010 @PixieDancer
aww... trying to draw sympathy.. lol. You are both bad little girls! the Sparky the big chair is waiting.. lol
@PeachTwist
hugs and prayers that all is well for you and your mom... very soon!
aww... trying to draw sympathy.. lol. You are both bad little girls! the Sparky the big chair is waiting.. lol
@PeachTwist
mosha010
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Hahah you Know me too Well. I'm playing the cute card lol. @peachy mama I'm here if you need to vent u know. Sorry this is happening. Hoping to hear good news soon@mosha010 @PixieDancer
aww... trying to draw sympathy.. lol. You are both bad little girls! the Sparky the big chair is waiting.. lol
@PeachTwist
hugs and prayers that all is well for you and your mom... very soon!
Ajigglin
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Sorry, love.
Ajigglin
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Awww, Peach! I really do hope things get better for you and your mom. It's got to be maddening. I can't even imagine.
Ajigglin
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What are you doing in the low-buy thread? You got lost?
:support: RIP.
:hug:
Starlight77
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oh no
I'm so very sorry. I just went to check on you and read this. Sending prayers to you and your family. Here if you need to talk
Audrey C
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I bought two of the AA lipsticks; Goddess of the Sea and Mystical. I think that's where I'm at with MAC now; just lipsticks. Apart from receiving Superb as a gift in January, all of my MAC purchases for the last six months or so have been lippie only.
December 2013 - May 2014
Studded Kiss
Morning Rose
Cherry Glaze
Out for Passion
Love Beam
Fresh & Frisky
Fashion Force
Rusty
Dreaming Dahlia (decided meh about this - glad it was a BTM because it's going to go back at the end of the summer)
Heavenly Hybrid
True Love's Kiss
Goddess of the Sea
Mystical
Good thing I've only bought MAC lippies this year! I think this will take me up to about 29 l/s again. I hear rumours of more Huggables in the fall; I'd definitely get more of those. I'm powering through my faves (less than half left of a couple of them).
December 2013 - May 2014
Studded Kiss
Morning Rose
Cherry Glaze
Out for Passion
Love Beam
Fresh & Frisky
Fashion Force
Rusty
Dreaming Dahlia (decided meh about this - glad it was a BTM because it's going to go back at the end of the summer)
Heavenly Hybrid
True Love's Kiss
Goddess of the Sea
Mystical
Good thing I've only bought MAC lippies this year! I think this will take me up to about 29 l/s again. I hear rumours of more Huggables in the fall; I'd definitely get more of those. I'm powering through my faves (less than half left of a couple of them).
veronikawithak
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Yay @Audrey C! Keep powering through! You're my role model for finishing products just so you know.
All of my MAC purchases from LE collections have been lippies too lol: Morning Rose, Rose Lily, 4 of the Patentpolishes and Mystical. I had 5 lippies I've been trying to use up.. 1 got tossed, 1 finished, and the other 3 are over half gone now. Feels good to be finishing things but I've definitely added more than I've used up. Need to continue to work on that!
Successfully managed to purchase only my ONE item from AA that has been planned since the beginning of time.. Or at least since the color story came out. I've been enjoying my 1 item hauls.. I end up fawning over whatever I get and it sticks out in my mind as from a particular collection.
The only other thing I was tempted by was Silver Sun.. SOO tempted. I even had it in my cart. Still kind of thinking about it.. Maybe if it's still there tomorrow I'll go for it. Or if I miss it and regret it that bad I'll pick it up in store next Thursday.
Also had a fleeting moment where I wanted the bronzer again just for the compact. WHAT?! Had to seriously shake my head at myself and just STICK TO THE PLAN. It's AMAZING how thoughts like that creep back in when you're stalking. Fortunately I got a good sleep last night and wasn't part of the over-caffeinated feeding frenzy in that thread. Dodged a bullet there.
All of my MAC purchases from LE collections have been lippies too lol: Morning Rose, Rose Lily, 4 of the Patentpolishes and Mystical. I had 5 lippies I've been trying to use up.. 1 got tossed, 1 finished, and the other 3 are over half gone now. Feels good to be finishing things but I've definitely added more than I've used up. Need to continue to work on that!
Successfully managed to purchase only my ONE item from AA that has been planned since the beginning of time.. Or at least since the color story came out. I've been enjoying my 1 item hauls.. I end up fawning over whatever I get and it sticks out in my mind as from a particular collection.
The only other thing I was tempted by was Silver Sun.. SOO tempted. I even had it in my cart. Still kind of thinking about it.. Maybe if it's still there tomorrow I'll go for it. Or if I miss it and regret it that bad I'll pick it up in store next Thursday.
Also had a fleeting moment where I wanted the bronzer again just for the compact. WHAT?! Had to seriously shake my head at myself and just STICK TO THE PLAN. It's AMAZING how thoughts like that creep back in when you're stalking. Fortunately I got a good sleep last night and wasn't part of the over-caffeinated feeding frenzy in that thread. Dodged a bullet there.
Audrey C
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I do get through a lot of lipsticks, but I think it's because I reapply often throughout the day and has shifted to preferring a glossy finish. Some of the reds I love last forever because they're both long-wearing and not shades I reach for daily. I also have no qualms about sending one to the boneyard if I don't like it anymore.Yay @Audrey C! Keep powering through! You're my role model for finishing products just so you know.
All of my MAC purchases from LE collections have been lippies too lol: Morning Rose, Rose Lily, 4 of the Patentpolishes and Mystical. I had 5 lippies I've been trying to use up.. 1 got tossed, 1 finished, and the other 3 are over half gone now. Feels good to be finishing things but I've definitely added more than I've used up. Need to continue to work on that!
Successfully managed to purchase only my ONE item from AA that has been planned since the beginning of time.. Or at least since the color story came out. I've been enjoying my 1 item hauls.. I end up fawning over whatever I get and it sticks out in my mind as from a particular collection.
The only other thing I was tempted by was Silver Sun.. SOO tempted. I even had it in my cart. Still kind of thinking about it.. Maybe if it's still there tomorrow I'll go for it. Or if I miss it and regret it that bad I'll pick it up in store next Thursday.
Also had a fleeting moment where I wanted the bronzer again just for the compact. WHAT?! Had to seriously shake my head at myself and just STICK TO THE PLAN. It's AMAZING how thoughts like that creep back in when you're stalking. Fortunately I got a good sleep last night and wasn't part of the over-caffeinated feeding frenzy in that thread. Dodged a bullet there.
I will be finished Out for Passion probably by the end of the summer. Fresh and Frisky and Cherry Glaze are dropping fast too; they're great summer shades. What it's meant is that I'm really not reaching for my CSGs any more and I have 7-8 new ones in the fridge. I don't think I'll buy those again as much as I like them; I'm preferring a Huggable like lipstick.
veronikawithak
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I've started reapplying as well since I like the Lustre and Cremesheen formulas and they have shorter wear. If I'm not crazy about a color I'll just wear it at home lol. So I'll usually wear a regular color throughout the day and then a more bold one at home. I've also B2M several unfinished ones in the past (lol @ the lipstick boneyard - reminds me of the Lion King) but I'm getting a lot better at color selection so it's happening less and less..
I think I have over 20 lipsticks now if you count the Loreal Color Riche balms and things like that. Working on it!! Hopefully by the end of the year I'll get down to a number I'm happier with.
If Huggables are out again in the fall I'm definitely trying them though!
It's a process.. but I'm learning a lot. Before my strategy was just to go cold turkey.. but then I wasn't really wearing the things I did have and I also couldn't be on Specktra which I missed a lot. The low buy thread has really helped me turned this into a manageable interest rather than a ON or OFF addiction.
Thanks @PixieDancer, hope you can hear this from your time out chair.. You're THE BEST. Even (especially?) when you're being naughty.
