Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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CrimsonQuill157
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It's so easy to get caught up in the hype!
lipstickaddict
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RR IS beautiful. I often have those situations with the Mac I frequent---the lighting is horrible! But I have to say, I love plink too! Enjoy!
veronikawithak
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Wow I did the exact same thing today.. I'm sad for us but slightly relieved that it wasn't just me. I didn't originally want it but after everyone's swatches and descriptions I really really did. If I hadn't stayed in there I wouldn't have even noticed. I'd feel better if I placed one order with 3 items instead of 3 orders with 1 item.. Shaking my head at myself.
User38
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I hang in there all the time.. frenzy and all.
I only wanted the damn compact.. and I got it.. but only or my compact collection -- not so much for the bronzer.
I had seen this collex two years ago and was no timpressed with the lippies so they were easy to elude. The rest.. yes, some ES were lovely but I have about 14 Chanel quads, CDs TFs , Lorac,UD, and bla bla.. so no need for moe shadows.
I am not on a strict low by as you know.. but trying to organize which is not going well.. lol. I have stuff from Sephora sale which still needs to be tried on or used. Stuff from Nordies. Clothes from Italy..
I have failed low buy miserably.. but will forgive myself .. at least till my tooth gets better. lol
I only wanted the damn compact.. and I got it.. but only or my compact collection -- not so much for the bronzer.
I had seen this collex two years ago and was no timpressed with the lippies so they were easy to elude. The rest.. yes, some ES were lovely but I have about 14 Chanel quads, CDs TFs , Lorac,UD, and bla bla.. so no need for moe shadows.
I am not on a strict low by as you know.. but trying to organize which is not going well.. lol. I have stuff from Sephora sale which still needs to be tried on or used. Stuff from Nordies. Clothes from Italy..
I have failed low buy miserably.. but will forgive myself .. at least till my tooth gets better. lol
novocainedreams
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I saw that sale but did my best not to buy anything, although I really want to try them, I just tried to remind myself there will be other sales. That is my mantra, haha. However, I was bad enough buying 3 new lip balms from Notoriously morbid so I could get 3 free mini shadows. I still managed to spend, so I am right there with you, lol. I really like the balms though and they're the only ones I use. I've been trying to be good but $10 here...$20 there, still adds up at the end of the month. I am still saving though! Staying away from the MAC stuff(AA, Maleficient), so...+1 for staying away....-1 for spending a little...I guess I am still in the middle, hahaha. But I don't feel too bad, after my emotional shopping last month I am doing MUCH better this month finding other ways to deal and things to do.
lyseD
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At least I got the free express shipping each time. What three items did you end up with?
veronikawithak
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Yeah love that free express! I got Mystical, Silver Sun and Siren Song.
ILoveMakeup84
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Do you like Siren Song?
veronikawithak
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Haven't got it yet, probably Wednesday. I'll let you know if you want. I think I saw that you were skipping Mystical but if you feel a lemming again it's definitely not a must have. It's not as pink as I wanted it to be and can be a touch brownish at times. I still like it for an everyday light coat of color but I also don't have many of those shades so it was a nice addition.
Glitteryvegas
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Hey V - did you get your shipping confirmation yet? I've ordered but it says pending. I'm pissed. MAC always does shit like this - I feel like on the west coast we have to wait forever. Could just be me though.
Ugh. I'm nervous that it'll arrive broken/or be sold out and that I'll miss the launches next week. SO ANNOYING....
veronikawithak
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I did 3 separate orders. Got 2 of the confirmations. One got here yesterday and one will be here Tuesday because I placed it after the cutoff and Monday is a holiday. Order 3 I placed yesterday after the 11am EST cutoff for next day shipping so I should get confirmation Tuesday and my package Wednesday. I always always go off my fed ex notifications.. sometimes MAC doesn't update until I already have my package lol. Also I live in Canada (east coast). Hope all of that helps! Saw your post in the other thread. If you're really stressing and it hasn't come by launch, maybe you could buy what you really must have and then return any duplicates to the store once your stuff arrives safely?
ILoveMakeup84
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Thanks! Yes I am skipping Mystical since I already have similar colors so no need to add another one
Everyone is raving about Siren Song so I am curious since I have nothing like it.Glitteryvegas
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Hey Girl! Thanks!
My order still says pending, which is so annoying because now I don't even know if it's going to ship. You know how stores like to pull the "I'll let you purchase then we don't have it" BS. The three things I really wanted I ordered online because I didn't want to miss out, and I don't really want to pay for return shipping. I was hoping there was a way to cancel the order before they ship it but it doesn't look like it.
It's supposed to launch at The Bay on Monday (holiday) but I won't have my shipping confirmation by then. *SIGH* Ughhhhh. So unsure of what to do....
I ordered Instigator during the PC Launch and I purchased on Dec 26th...they shipped it on January 10th. Yep. Ridiculous!
I should've know better. Stalking in person is always better!
Glitteryvegas
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@veronikawithak - Hubs had a great idea - buy all the things that I want in store, see if they ship the order - if they do, return the duplicates back to the MAC store.
I feel bad about returning them, but it is a way to guarantee that I get everything that I want.....
Or I could sell to gals on Specktra!
I feel bad about returning them, but it is a way to guarantee that I get everything that I want.....
Or I could sell to gals on Specktra!
veronikawithak
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Yeah I've been looking for a really easy nude forever it seems like. Finished Patisserie which was pretty good but not perfect. Now I have Modesty and it's also good but not perfect. Hopefully this will be closer to what I've been looking for.Thanks! Yes I am skipping Mystical since I already have similar colors so no need to add another one
Yeah if it was me I'd buy what I wanted at the Bay.. wait till my stuff came in the mail and I saw it was all good. Then return the multiples back to the Bay. Seems like the safest although kind of a hassle.
cocofiere
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Thank you @Medgal07 for your kind words. I love this thread and how supportive everyone is, whether it's low-buy related or personal issues, there's a lot of love here. I've been lurking in this thread (while still checking some collection threads, LOL) since it started as a distraction from my real life stuff and haven't really been active but it's such an inspiration. It's helped me be more conscious of when I'm "emotional-shopping" and I've become more selective as well.Cocofiere, you certainly have had your share of heartache and loss. I pray for your continued strength and
comfort, and wish the best for your friends, newly diagnosed with Lupus.
veronikawithak
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Before @HerGreyness rats me out I confess that I ordered AS from AA this morning. I think I'm done now. No excuses or regrets, just didn't want to seem shady.
Hope everyone's doing well.
Hope everyone's doing well.
User38
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lol you beat me to it!Before @HerGreyness rats me out I confess that I ordered AS from AA this morning. I think I'm done now. No excuses or regrets, just didn't want to seem shady.
Hope everyone's doing well.
where's Pixie>
veronikawithak
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Hiding. Lol. I think she said she bought 8 items from the AA collection.
I need to figure out what kinda men she likes so I can find a pic to distract her with when she gets back.
