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

[PixieDancer]

"30 Lipsticks In 30 Days" Challenge - Cycle 2 "30 Eyeshadows In 30 Days Challenge" Day 1: MAC Sheen Supreme in Bare Again w/ NYX Mauve Lip Pencil Jete Eyeshadow Day 2: MAC Sushi Kiss w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil & Fold And Tuck Lipglass Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush Day 3: MAC Huggable Lipcolour in Fresh & Frisky (THANKS @Debbs! I LOVE IT!!) w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #15 as a base w/ Sable Day 4: MAC Viva Glam II Lipstick w/ MAC Underage Lipglass Urban Decay Eyeshadows in Vigin, Naked, and Sin Day 5: Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm in Vivacious Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Tender Caramel Day 6: MAC Sail La Vie w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil MAC Eyeshadows: Shroom, Texture, & Beautyburst Day 7: MAC Hibiscus w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Anastasia Lavish Palette: Cream, Ballet, Orange Soda, Sienna Day 8: MAC Mineralize Lipstick Bold Spring w/ MAC Just Wonderful Lip Pencil No Eyeshadow today - just a wash of Orb from lid to browbone & LOTS of mascara Day 9: MAC Daddy's Little Girl w/ MAC Just Wonderful Lip Pencil Too Faced Heaven & Push-up (shades from Natural Eyes Palette) Day 10: MAC Kinda Sexy (B2M'd for this yesterday!) w/ MAC Dervish Lip Pencil MAC Eyeshadows: Next To Nothing, Dark Edge, & Tempting (from MAC's Tempting Quad) Day 11: Bite Beauty Musk Lipstick No Eyeshadow today Day 12: NARS Satin Lip Pencil Villa Lante No Eyeshadow Day 13: MAC Sheer Seduction w/ Make Up For Ever Lab Shine Lip Gloss S2 (pearly light beige) No Eyeshadow... AGAIN! I know... UGH Day 14: PURPLE DAY for Lupus Awareness! MAC Heroine w/ Heroine Lip Pencil MAC Eyeshadows: All That Glitters, Trax, Soft Brown, Woodwinked, Blanc Type Day 15: OCC Lip Tar Hush w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil MAC Eyeshadows: Antiqued, Swiss Chocolate, Brun Day 16: Urban Decay Native Lipstick w/ Have to Have It Lip Pencil MAC Eyeshadows: Vellum, Naval Inglot Eyeshadow: 344 (MAC Malt dupe) Day 17: MAC Bad Girl RiRi w/ MAC Spice Lip Pencil Inglot Eyeshadows: 390, 363, 352, and 11 Day 18: MAC Divine Choice Mineralize Lipstick w/ MAC Soar Lip Pencil Lorac PRO Palette Day 19: MAC Lady Danger w/ MAC Cherry Lip Pencil Anastasia Lavish Palette Day 20: MAC Embrace Me with Embrace Me Lip Pencil Some repeated shadows cause I needed some neutrals for the bright lips... UD Shadows: Sin, Virgin, Naked, but added new shadow UD Secret Service Day 21: Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Rikugien (got in the 500 Point Nars perk from Sephora) Day 22: MAC Moxie w/ MAC Embrace Me Lip Pencil (then reapplied with Cherry Lip Pencil in the evening) Day 23: MAC Tendertone in Hush Day 24: MAC Ravishing w/ Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil Lorac PRO Palette: Lt. Bronze (lid), Nude (inner corner), Taupe (crease), Sable (outer v), Gold (lower lashline) Day 25: MAC Lavender Whip Day 26: Nars Satin Lip Pencil in Descanso MAC Electric Cool Eyeshadow in Pure Flash (lid), Lorac PRO Palette Mauve (crease) Day 27: MAC Viva Glam Nicki 1 w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil and Fold & Tuck Lipglass MAC Fresco Rose PP, UD Naked, Sin, Virgin, & Sidecar

 

[PixieDancer]

I luv how the lip combo looks on you

Thanks hun. I've had to really work at liking VGN1... I've almost parted w it a few times. But when I get it just right, I like it. So I keep it even w the struggle.

 

[awickedshape]

Thanks hun. I've had to really work at liking VGN1... I've almost parted w it a few times. But when I get it just right, I like it. So I keep it even w the struggle.

 

[Rainbunny]

Don't be too sad over BB girls. It's nice but I literally have only worn it once! I put it on and take it right back off. It's one of those tricky colors that takes tweeking and never seems quite right. I try to find reasons to wear it, but it never seems the right choice. It isn't just bright... It's like highlighter neon lips.I have to plan out when I'm going to wear it. I don't think it's worth the hassle. So if I didn't already have it, I wouldn't try to hunt it down. There are lots of other nice (more wearable) bright coral/oranges out there. And they are popular now, so there are tons of choices. HTH

I agree with Pixie. I think I wore Betty Bright only once or twice, too. It just looks kind of off on me, so i change my mind after putting it on, too.

 

[NaomiH]

Eyes: Fresco Rose PP (lid), UD Naked (crease), Virgin (browbone), Sin (inner corner), Sidecar (lower lashline) Cheeks: HG Radiant Magenta, HG Luminous as highlighter Lips: Have to Have It lip pencil, MAC Viva Glam Nicki w/ Fold & Tuck Lipglass (to tone down the brightness)

Va Va VaVoom Pixie, you look gorgeous as always.

 

[PixieDancer]

Va Va VaVoom Pixie, you look gorgeous as always.

Thanks boo! kisskiss

 

[jennyap]

After seeing the swatches for Moody Blooms I can easily stick to two items.

I'm getting there slowly. Easily skipping all the lip products (thank heavens, Mac has been seriously killing me/my low-buy lately with all the good stuff that is right up my alley and I've been on a bit of a crazy lipstick buying spree, so that needs to stop now) and the blushes. Will just get one fluidline. The eyeshadows are the difficult bit for me in this collection. At least I haven't bought many this year! I need to take advantage of the later UK release to really look at swatches and rule out colours I have dupes for. I'm reasonably confident I'll be able to get it down to 2 or at most 3 shadows by the time I'm done.

Quote: Originally Posted by PixieDancer

Eyes: Fresco Rose PP (lid), UD Naked (crease), Virgin (browbone), Sin (inner corner), Sidecar (lower lashline)
Cheeks: HG Radiant Magenta, HG Luminous as highlighter
Lips: Have to Have It lip pencil, MAC Viva Glam Nicki w/ Fold & Tuck Lipglass (to tone down the brightness)

Beautiful!

 

[mel33t]

Eyes: Fresco Rose PP (lid), UD Naked (crease), Virgin (browbone), Sin (inner corner), Sidecar (lower lashline) Cheeks: HG Radiant Magenta, HG Luminous as highlighter Lips: Have to Have It lip pencil, MAC Viva Glam Nicki w/ Fold & Tuck Lipglass (to tone down the brightness)

Love the lip combo and the eyeshadow. You're gorgeous

 

[PixieDancer]

I'm getting there slowly. Easily skipping all the lip products (thank heavens, Mac has been seriously killing me/my low-buy lately with all the good stuff that is right up my alley and I've been on a bit of a crazy lipstick buying spree, so that needs to stop now) and the blushes. Will just get one fluidline. The eyeshadows are the difficult bit for me in this collection. At least I haven't bought many this year! I need to take advantage of the later UK release to really look at swatches and rule out colours I have dupes for. I'm reasonably confident I'll be able to get it down to 2 or at most 3 shadows by the time I'm done.  Beautiful!

Thanks hun!! Try to stay strong w MB... I think it's sucking everyone in at first glance... But once it's all said and done, I think it's going to be a very dupable collection. Especially the lippies & shadows. I had a lot on my list! But w a little discipline, I cut it down to 3 things! 1 lippie, 1 shadow, 1 Fluidline Try to look thru what you have before you impulse buy. This collection is nice & will tempt a lot of people if they aren't careful. Good Luck!

 

[Jaymuhlee]

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Now you KNOW we've seen these colors a million times! LOL Look through your stash and try to cut at least 2 from your list based on the colors you have the most of. I was overwhelmed at first too. Unlike most people it seems, I love SS lippies. But I really thought it over and took my list all the way down to just one (MB). The vampier shades look patchy in T's swatches, and the brights I already have hoarded like crazy in other finishes and brands. Don't jump in all crazy. Take your time and try to make your list and stick to it. You can do this woman! HeeHee

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Yes! I was originally going to skip then decided to maybe get one of the purple shades (since I skipped PH) but after seeing swatches I'm down to just MB, too!

I was going to ask in the MB thread but since we've been talking about B2M so much here, I figured I ask you guys. Can you B2M for SS or is it bullet lipsticks only?

 

[PixieDancer]

Yes! I was originally going to skip then decided to maybe get one of the purple shades (since I skipped PH) but after seeing swatches I'm down to just MB, too!

I was going to ask in the MB thread but since we've been talking about B2M so much here, I figured I ask you guys. Can you B2M for SS or is it bullet lipsticks only?

No unfortunately you can't. Just regular packaging lipsticks and at PRO stores you can also B2M for regular packaging lipglass or eyeshadow.

I'm getting just MB too... It looks like it will be very unique to my stash and it's @liba approved... so you know it's a winner!

 

[shellygrrl]

Today:

• It Cosmetics YSBB CC Cream - Fair
• MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 (inner corners only)
• NARS ProPrime Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base
• Maybelline Colour Tattoo - Barely Branded (I'll be back to using UD Naked 1 palette later in the week)
• Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner Pencil - Bold Brown (top lashline + 1/4 way across lower lashline)
• Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black
• Benefit Hoola
• MAC Lipstick - Feed the Senses
• NYX MegaShine Lipgloss - Nude Pink

I love your lip combo, Pixie!

 

[Jaymuhlee]

Thanks @PixieDancer! Wishful thinking!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Since a major problem of mine is not cycling through all my lipsticks, I organized them so that I can see (almost) all of them at once.

The MAC ones aren't wanting to play pretty due to the rounded tops but I make them behave as best as possible.

 

[Starlight77]

Oh Betty Bright, how I should not of skipped thee!
YES!!! I would so love that!

Betty Bright is a huge non purchase regret for me

I want it back!

Don't be too sad over BB girls. It's nice but I literally have only worn it once! I put it on and take it right back off. It's one of those tricky colors that takes tweeking and never seems quite right. I try to find reasons to wear it, but it never seems the right choice. It isn't just bright... It's like highlighter neon lips.I have to plan out when I'm going to wear it. I don't think it's worth the hassle. So if I didn't already have it, I wouldn't try to hunt it down. There are lots of other nice (more wearable) bright coral/oranges out there. And they are popular now, so there are tons of choices. HTH

i really like BB but I have to dab it on lightly. there is no chance I could ever finish a tube. I bought flamingo because I can put that on normal and have it look like BB lol.

 

[PixieDancer]

I love your lip combo, Pixie!

Thanks @shellygrrl! You're rocking one of my favs today!! FTS!!

 

[Starlight77]

I was bored and attempted to do the lipstick casing swap and it was very easy, very successful and no casualties. I swapped soft sable and put my new syrup in it. I swapped out salute and put in flamingo. Loving them this way... The other lipsticks are in the perm packaging all fine and dandy as well. This is addicting!!! I don't have many perm colors I think just 3 more. Pure zen is from Marilyn and plumful is the year of the snake so I'll leave those be lol

 

[PixieDancer]

Loving them this way... The other lipsticks are in the perm packaging all fine and dandy as well. This is addicting!!! I don't have many perm colors I think just 3 more. Pure zen is from Marilyn and plumful is the year of the snake so I'll leave those be lol

Awww! Those look so cute! How'd you do it?

 

[Starlight77]

Loving them this way... The other lipsticks are in the perm packaging all fine and dandy as well. This is addicting!!! I don't have many perm colors I think just 3 more. Pure zen is from Marilyn and plumful is the year of the snake so I'll leave those be lol

Awww! Those look so cute! How'd you do it?

i put them both in the freezer for 3 hours. they are rock hard when they come out so you can just pull slowly and the lipstick comes right out. put them in the opposite tubes and that was it. no dents, no smushing, nothing. I took a chance with syrup because it's my favorite so I knew i'd rebuy it. it's brand new and you can see not even a scratch on it. took about 30 seconds total.

i'm unsure of how long you need to freeze them for... I had forgotten about it so just noticed it was 3 hours later. it's been a few hours since I did it and they are back to normal. I dont know if you leave it in longer then that if it will damage them but i like it at 3 hours so i'm gonna stick with that time lol. I have a few more in freezer now and i'm anxiously waiting. the other lipsticks are in perfect unscratched shape too I should have put them in picture but i didn't. I just switched the bottom stickers (names) too. They came right off easily and stuck on the new tubes with no extra glue or tape.

 

[PixieDancer]

i put them both in the freezer for 3 hours. they are rock hard when they come out so you can just pull slowly and the lipstick comes right out. put them in the opposite tubes and that was it. no dents, no smushing, nothing. I took a chance with syrup because it's my favorite so I knew i'd rebuy it. it's brand new and you can see not even a scratch on it. took about 30 seconds total.  i'm unsure of how long you need to freeze them for... I had forgotten about it so just noticed it was 3 hours later. it's been a few hours since I did it and they are back to normal. I dont know if you leave it in longer then that if it will damage them but i like it at 3 hours so i'm gonna stick with that time lol. I have a few more in freezer now and i'm anxiously waiting. the other lipsticks are in perfect unscratched shape too I should have put them in picture but i didn't. I just switched the bottom stickers (names) too. They came right off easily and stuck on the new tubes with no extra glue or tape.

Well, they turned out great! I love them in their new homes! I might do that eventually! I have a lot of special packaging lippies that are neglected.