LouGarner
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i window online too lol. i put all kinds of things in my bag and just close out the siteI even window shop online for make up
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Beautybuyer
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Lol me too! Then you get those reminder emails! Leave us alone :lol:i window online too lol. i put all kinds of things in my bag and just close out the site
LouGarner
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yup, you have 5... or so items left in your cart. like i don't know they were left in my cart lolLeave us alone
NaomiH
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I do that too! lol Nordies is the worst with that email.
veronikawithak
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Done my Moody Blooms purchase. I ended up with 2 items: Black Ivy (finally) and Nightshade. Love them both. Nightshade is a great color for me and really opens up my eyes. I'm glad I tried it on. Tried on a few other things from the collection just for fun but I wanted to limit myself to 1-2 things. Also checked out some permanent lipsticks and made a Yes/No/Maybe list for lipsticks for B2M so I would have an idea of what I want next time. Most of the ones I was interested in were a huge no (Tanarama, Please Me, Kinda Sexy, etc.) - I don't think I can do mattes! Back to the drawing board. Interested in a couple of the nail transformations shades but they're perm so I'm waiting for more reviews. I think the next collection is ANR.. I need to set some new goals for July-December. I may do a 5 item per month limit so I'll need to cut down my list by a few items still.
Beautybuyer
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Lol they are!! So are clothes websites
DMcG9
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I did a B2M recently and traded in a full lipstick. It had just gone completely off -- crayon wax smell and texture was stiff as a board. It was hard to see it go even though I knew it was no good and I can re-purchase it later because it's in the perm line. You can do this.
kerry-jane88
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Checking in with a purchase update! Lordes lipstick released here today so I got that Plus pink frontier plw es which I plan on using as a Blusher too 
I started trying to make my interest list for the fall collections but I've quickly got confused as the release dates are always later in the UK so a lot of the new stuff will all release at once in Sept! So focusing on just summer: June Lorde pure heroine - got today! Charlotte tilbury beachsticks - moonbeach and ibiza in particular I love a multi tasking product that's quick and easy! July Mac. Moody Blooms - just black ivy fluidline Bobbi Brown Surf Palette - hoping to get one cheap somewhere cause the palette prices are so high :/ Whenever these release in UK: Mac studio laquer - only in Florida and erogenous Mac look in a box all about plum kit - so excited for this it looks like it's the type of thing I'd enjoy playing with. Im sure these release on the mac UK website even though they're a Nordstrom thing? Im most excited for ANR but thats another list for another day!
I started trying to make my interest list for the fall collections but I've quickly got confused as the release dates are always later in the UK so a lot of the new stuff will all release at once in Sept! So focusing on just summer: June Lorde pure heroine - got today! Charlotte tilbury beachsticks - moonbeach and ibiza in particular I love a multi tasking product that's quick and easy! July Mac. Moody Blooms - just black ivy fluidline Bobbi Brown Surf Palette - hoping to get one cheap somewhere cause the palette prices are so high :/ Whenever these release in UK: Mac studio laquer - only in Florida and erogenous Mac look in a box all about plum kit - so excited for this it looks like it's the type of thing I'd enjoy playing with. Im sure these release on the mac UK website even though they're a Nordstrom thing? Im most excited for ANR but thats another list for another day!
NaomiH
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We're still kind of working out the kinks. We've known each other for about 4 1/2 years but just started to try and make something work mid last year and so far we've had two visits since August. I know if it does go to the next step that I'll have to move and I'm willing to, we're just kinda taking it slow getting there which is fine because I'd hate to rush into such a huge thing. We're thinking of maybe getting together again around January or February and time can't fly by quick enough!
DMcG9
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I empathize with you, Naomi. I've had a few LD relationships including one between England and here (Canada). It's incredibly difficult and even though I am tied to the UK because I am doing a degree at a uni there, even that link couldn't make it work in the end -- but there were other factors involved too. My point is that I agree with @Ajigglin that if there is no plan to be together within a reasonable time frame (for yourself), it will run its course very quickly. However, that being said, from my own experience, I'm in my 30s now and have the confidence, willingness, and flexibility to take that leap and without really knowing anything of your situation, it sounds like you do too. I have confidence that you and your guy will sort it out the way it should be. Just gotta keep that end goal in mind and keep communicating on how tolerable the separation is for both of you.We're still kind of working out the kinks. We've known each other for about 4 1/2 years but just started to try and make something work mid last year and so far we've had two visits since August. I know if it does go to the next step that I'll have to move and I'm willing to, we're just kinda taking it slow getting there which is fine because I'd hate to rush into such a huge thing. We're thinking of maybe getting together again around January or February and time can't fly by quick enough!
NaomiH
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Thank you! I'm having a hard time right now, but I think that's because I only left a month ago and wasn't able to stay as long as originally planned so I'm still kind of bitter over that. lol. I really think I would have it in me to pick up and leave if it got to that, I know I'd miss the family but that's what airplanes and Skype are for, right?I empathize with you, Naomi. I've had a few LD relationships including one between England and here (Canada). It's incredibly difficult and even though I am tied to the UK because I am doing a degree at a uni there, even that link couldn't make it work in the end -- but there were other factors involved too. My point is that I agree with @Ajigglin that if there is no plan to be together within a reasonable time frame (for yourself), it will run its course very quickly. However, that being said, from my own experience, I'm in my 30s now and have the confidence, willingness, and flexibility to take that leap and without really knowing anything of your situation, it sounds like you do too. I have confidence that you and your guy will sort it out the way it should be. Just gotta keep that end goal in mind and keep communicating on how tolerable the separation is for both of you.
kerry-jane88
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Also, im trying as much as possible to do the one in, one out rule. I've found it's actually easier to purge this way too as it's clear seeing the replacement of something I rarely use with my new shiney! Gotta be real about how some areas of my stash are just untouched.
Gotta be real about how some areas of my stash are just untouched.
DarylandCarole
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I do, too. I almost almost have something in my MAC cart. Most of the time I end up deleting it or favoriting it for later.i window online too lol. i put all kinds of things in my bag and just close out the siteI do that too! lol Nordies is the worst with that email. :haha:
DarylandCarole
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I have a hard time with it, too. Most of my life I haven't had much extra money so I feel guilty if I don't use something. Sometimes I get in a mood where I really want to get rid of stuff so I take advantage of it. I put my B2M stuff in a bag for whenever I might get to a store. If it's other make-up I throw it out when I'm in that mood. I know I won't pick it out of the trash! I have only ever regretted 1 thing that I B2M'ed, which isn't bad. I need to find a way to get rid of old books. I have a lot of them that the library may not even want, but I HATE to just throw things away. Thank God I can donate clothes and shoes!
DarylandCarole
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Finally another person that doesn't like Kinda Sexy! I must have bought it when I had red hair, but it looks odd on me now. I also have Please Me and I don't love it, either. I don't know why I never returned it.
veronikawithak
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I haven't found a matte I really liked on me yet.. I can do sheer to satin to shimmery and frosty but mattes just look off. At least that's one thing I know I can skip in favor of other new shiny (literally) things!
veronikawithak
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I know how you feel!! Getting rid of things can be so difficult. I agree with the comments about being in the right mood.. mindset is huge! Here are a few questions that have really helped me:
1. When was the last time you wore it? If it's been over a year (gives you a chance to think about all seasons), it should probably go.
2. Will you use it in the next few weeks? Put things you haven't used in a pile and go through them one by one. If there are things you keep passing over, think about letting them go.
3. Have you tried to make it work? Try the "three strikes" rule - if you've tried it 3 times in different combinations and it's still not your favorite.. let it go.
4. Will you use ______ more? If you have dupes, pick your favorite so you can look your best every time you wear the color rather than using colors that aren't your favorites.
5. Will you miss it? Put your potential rejects in a bag in the back of your closet where you won't see it. Make a note to go back to it in a few months. Can you remember what was in it? If you haven't thought about them during that time, they're probably not worth keeping over other items. This one is great because you can do a "trial run" of purging.. and you can always grab things back out if you miss them!
Hope these help others as much as they have me.. I felt sooo much better about my stash when I did this last year.
Jaymuhlee
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I just posted over in the MB thread but wanted to share here, too. I bought MB on my way home from work this evening and I am so in love with it!!
The MUA helping me tried talking me into BI but I successfully resisted even though it was absolutely gorgeous. Speaking of skips, I think I may be skipping The Simpsons after all. I wanted something because I'm a fan but the packaging was a big let down for me (sorry if you like it). I'll wait until I see swatches but as of right now I think I'll be just fine without either of the blushes.
The MUA helping me tried talking me into BI but I successfully resisted even though it was absolutely gorgeous. Speaking of skips, I think I may be skipping The Simpsons after all. I wanted something because I'm a fan but the packaging was a big let down for me (sorry if you like it). I'll wait until I see swatches but as of right now I think I'll be just fine without either of the blushes.
Beautybuyer
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My mac ALWAYS has stuff. Lol I do buy stuff though, but usually delete 3/4 of the late night boredom shopping haha
