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

[Naynadine]

Way too quiet w/o them isn't it?

They're probably up to no good if they're this quiet... very suspicious.

 

[veronikawithak]

They're probably up to no good if they're this quiet... very suspicious. :haha:  

HG is avoiding this thread so she doesn't burst into flames when she comes in. I think she should just tough it out and plod!

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Hey ladies, Happy Sunday! Someone please catch me up lol. My Lil 1 day surgery went well, the nurses were extremely sweet. And it helped my son's bff mom is a ER nurse. Although I didn't see the doctor..hmmm, guess he came was I was knocked out lol. But I'm doing ok. I did miss mom's day, so hope everyone had a grand day. How's everyone doing on the low buys?

Hey gal! Hope you are resting up well and that surgery and everything is going okay. Did you end up celebrating Mom's day later?



My low buy isn't going really well, in any sense (meaning I went to B&BW and bought candles *SIGH* as well as a massive, amazing haul from AA). I'm going to have to put myself on a no buy for June. No books, no makeup, NOTHING. Things are getting crazy over here!

I love my products from AA - however, I'm hoping to use them 'wet' with All Nighter spray (Urban Decay) - does using ED products wet ruin them? I've read different things about this and I'm curious if ya'll have experience with this!

Not to mention in my profession, we are going on strike this week. It's a very stressful time for many people. I believe in what we are fighting for, and I'm fortunate to have another job that I can do while we wait it out. Honestly, our gov't doesn't seem to value public education in the slightest. It's very sad - the things that you see happening to children every day and how they are struggling (as are their parents usually too!). The fight for smaller classes and a more balanced class composition has been going on for so, so long now (years and years). Sometimes I have doubts about my profession (not in what we stand for - more about "What am I getting myself into?") and if I have what it takes to get involved in what seems like a losing fight. I am considering changing professions and moving into something more 'easy' or straight forward. The gov't seems hell bent on cutting and cutting public sectors and bleeding them dry. I'm not sure how much longer it can go on before it collapses on itself. I feel like our gov't is wanting to creating a two tiered education system so that parents will have to either put their children in private or public schools - and by that time, public schools will be so run down, parents will be fighting for spots in private schools (and who can afford those?).

Sorry, not meaning to get political in here, but these things have been on my mind a lot lately.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Also - in other news - I bought NARS Orgasm blush yesterday & I'm in love! (Bought with GC Thankfully!). It's a perfect pink/coral for me. Many pinks seem....well...too pink, if you know what I mean. I've been searching for a beautiful pink for a long, long time (Not baby pink or magenta...I only seem to be able to find those). I tried Clinque Flower blushes as I have the peach one and I love it, but those are too pink for me too. Any other ideas? (I've also tried HG blushes).

 

[Naynadine]

Also - in other news - I bought NARS Orgasm blush yesterday & I'm in love! (Bought with GC Thankfully!). It's a perfect pink/coral for me. Many pinks seem....well...too pink, if you know what I mean. I've been searching for a beautiful pink for a long, long time (Not baby pink or magenta...I only seem to be able to find those). I tried Clinque Flower blushes as I have the peach one and I love it, but those are too pink for me too. Any other ideas? (I've also tried HG blushes).

Peachykeen maybe?

Clube da Necessaire: Duelo de blush: M.A.C Peachykeen X M.A.C Springsheen​

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

Hey gal! Hope you are resting up well and that surgery and everything is going okay.  Did you end up celebrating Mom's day later?  My low buy isn't going really well, in any sense (meaning I went to B&BW and bought candles *SIGH* as well as a massive, amazing haul from AA).  I'm going to have to put myself on a no buy for June. No books, no makeup, NOTHING.  Things are getting crazy over here!   I love my products from AA - however, I'm hoping to use them 'wet' with All Nighter spray (Urban Decay) - does using ED products wet ruin them? I've read different things about this and I'm curious if ya'll have experience with this! Not to mention in my profession, we are going on strike this week.  It's a very stressful time for many people.  I believe in what we are fighting for, and I'm fortunate to have another job that I can do while we wait it out.  Honestly, our gov't doesn't seem to value public education in the slightest.  It's very sad - the things that you see happening to children every day and how they are struggling (as are their parents usually too!).  The fight for smaller classes and a more balanced class composition has been going on for so, so long now (years and years).  Sometimes I have doubts about my profession (not in what we stand for - more about "What am I getting myself into?") and if I have what it takes to get involved in what seems like a losing fight.  I am considering changing professions and moving into something more 'easy' or straight forward.  The gov't seems hell bent on cutting and cutting public sectors and bleeding them dry.  I'm not sure how much longer it can go on before it collapses on itself.  I feel like our gov't is wanting to creating a two tiered education system so that parents will have to either put their children in private or public schools - and by that time, public schools will be so run down, parents will be fighting for spots in private schools (and who can afford those?).    Sorry, not meaning to get political in here, but these things have been on my mind a lot lately. 

Hey girlie, thanks so much. I hope to be feeling all the way good soon. Are they'll continue to her me bitch lol. I kinda late around on Mother's day, but did get a gorgeous Micheal Kors watch from the kids, well of course I brought it myself lol. Goodluck with the strike, where my kids go to school it's smaller, maybe 200 or more kids from K- 8th and I luv it. Unfortunately my oldest graduate s from 8th Have fun with all your new goodies.

 

[User38]

Goodluck with the strike, where my kids go to school it's smaller, maybe 200 or more kids from K- 8th and I luv it. Unfortunately my oldest graduate s from 8th Have fun with all your new goodies.

so glad to see you are here and feeling better!

big hugs,
xoxo

 

[User38]

They're probably up to no good if they're this quiet... very suspicious.

bad bad NayNay.. I am on a mountain and had not internet.. lol. it's surprising how disconnecting for even a weekend can relieve some stress.

since there is nothing but trees, racoons and other assorted species --not even men.. lol. I have been a very good girl.

Quote: Originally Posted by veronikawithak


HG is avoiding this thread so she doesn't burst into flames when she comes in. I think she should just tough it out and plod!

I just had to trim off all the burnt hair darling..

and yes, I plod each and every day....

running out now before I lose the rest of it..

no emoticon for runningthehellouttaherecausemy hair is burning up

 

[User38]

Peachykeen maybe?

Clube da Necessaire: Duelo de blush: M.A.C Peachykeen X M.A.C Springsheen​

I like pinch o peach.. but i think it's been disc.. as per usual.

one of my fave pinky peach blushes

 

[User38]

have not heard from @mosha010 I think she is busy with her wedding details.

oh my news is that I have been on a weekend hide out with mom because Bert came to town to see me.. so I vamoosed the hell outta house and home

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Goodluck with the strike, where my kids go to school it's smaller, maybe 200 or more kids from K- 8th and I luv it. Unfortunately my oldest graduate s from 8th Have fun with all your new goodies.

An MK watch is an amazing Mom's Day gift that you can treasure for many years to come!

@Naynadine and @HerGreyness - Ill check out your suggestions, Thanks ladies!

 

[Naynadine]

have not heard from @mosha010 I think she is busy with her wedding details.

oh my news is that I have been on a weekend hide out with mom because Bert came to town to see me.. so I vamoosed the hell outta house and home

Is he stalking you now?

Bad bad Bert.
The quiet weekend with mom sounds nice and relaxing.

 

[User38]

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Is he stalking you now?

Bad bad Bert.
The quiet weekend with mom sounds nice and relaxing.

Bertisalyingrat.. lol

yes, we are having a lovely time.. massages and sleeping a lot.

no, Bert isn't a stalker, he is a pathological liar.. lol. The kind who think they can

until you have rigor mortis.

 

[mosha010]

Hi ladies!!! Had a crazy week. Almost no time for funs. Getting ready for Memorial Day which will be spent cleaning my house! Lol. I went for my mock dress fitting (she's making a fake dress first to get all the details done right before we cut fabric) and the design is gonna look puuuurrrttyyy. I'm excited things are going to work out after all. How is everyone doing!????

 

[ma146rina]

@Paint&Ink Chick I'm glad to hear the surgery went well! @Paint&Ink Chick

Well, I placed some orders this weekend... no makeup though. Skincare (Avene, Paula's Choice BHA samples) and the Aveda paddle hair brush. I wanted a good brush for a while now and I was undecided between the Aveda and the Less is More one, but the Aveda was cheaper plus extra 10% off and I also got some face cleansing cloths as a GWP.
My skin is in terrible condition today. I think the Avene Triacneal is a great product, but I think it's too harsh for my very sensitive skin. Or maybe I just can't use it everyday and should only use it 1-2x week. Will try again when my skin has calmed down. Right now I feel like Freddy Krüger, lol.
I plan to use the BHA stuff on my problem areas (chin & nose) only, defintitely not all over. It seems acids are what I need to get my crazy flaking patches and clopgged pores in control, I just need to find the right product now I guess. Seems difficult when you have very sensitive & dry skin.

Where are @mosha010 and @HerGreyness ?

the triacneal is indeed quite harsh,have you tried the Cleanance k? (http://www.avene.co.uk/Cleanance-K) i thought it was kinder to my sensitive skin.And you should try the Cicalfate emulsion as well it's really good for irritated skin

 

[ma146rina]

After several smaller sins and a big AA haul i'm trying to put myself back on track but it's soooo hard...........

 

[LouGarner]

After several smaller sins and a big AA haul i'm trying to put myself back on track but it's soooo hard...........

:agree: I think a lot of people did a big haul with AA. Myself included

 

[Ajigglin]

Hey gal! Hope you are resting up well and that surgery and everything is going okay.  Did you end up celebrating Mom's day later?  My low buy isn't going really well, in any sense (meaning I went to B&BW and bought candles *SIGH* as well as a massive, amazing haul from AA).  I'm going to have to put myself on a no buy for June. No books, no makeup, NOTHING.  Things are getting crazy over here!   I love my products from AA - however, I'm hoping to use them 'wet' with All Nighter spray (Urban Decay) - does using ED products wet ruin them? I've read different things about this and I'm curious if ya'll have experience with this! Not to mention in my profession, we are going on strike this week.  It's a very stressful time for many people.  I believe in what we are fighting for, and I'm fortunate to have another job that I can do while we wait it out.  Honestly, our gov't doesn't seem to value public education in the slightest.  It's very sad - the things that you see happening to children every day and how they are struggling (as are their parents usually too!).  The fight for smaller classes and a more balanced class composition has been going on for so, so long now (years and years).  Sometimes I have doubts about my profession (not in what we stand for - more about "What am I getting myself into?") and if I have what it takes to get involved in what seems like a losing fight.  I am considering changing professions and moving into something more 'easy' or straight forward.  The gov't seems hell bent on cutting and cutting public sectors and bleeding them dry.  I'm not sure how much longer it can go on before it collapses on itself.  I feel like our gov't is wanting to creating a two tiered education system so that parents will have to either put their children in private or public schools - and by that time, public schools will be so run down, parents will be fighting for spots in private schools (and who can afford those?).    Sorry, not meaning to get political in here, but these things have been on my mind a lot lately. 

Keep fighting the good fight-educators deserve WAY more respect than we give them in this society. They are literally responsible for the next generation and we shit on them. Good luck to you and your coworkers.

 

[LinenWhite7]

:agree: I think a lot of people did a big haul with AA. Myself included

Pretty big AA haul for me too, but hey! It's only my second haul of the whole year and the first was for my birthday. It's almost the end of May. So I see that as a success. I haven't been sucked in to any other collections! ED is my favorite formula. I haven't bought almost ANY drugstore makeup in ages! I am out of town and forgot my makeup bag so I'm using my backup makeup from my car, so I had to grab and eyeliner, blush and lipstick from KMart. Luckily they had a Jordana blush and a Wet n Wild lippie I've had on my list for ages! I got slightly suckered in to the CVS beauty clearance and grabbed a Loreal Color Riche lippie which was fairly awful, and then a Revlon topcoat and basecoat which are my new HG and being Dced of course! Might be tempted to grab a BU of those for $3.50.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Keep fighting the good fight-educators deserve WAY more respect than we give them in this society. They are literally responsible for the next generation and we shit on them. Good luck to you and your coworkers.

Thanks Lady for your thoughts and support! It means a lot! xo