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

[Jaymuhlee]

I must express my envy at the fact that you have Potent Fig.

I have to tell you, I didn't even know half of those colors I listed were LE when I bought them (except for Go For It). It was always just a random "I'm going to go to MAC today" shopping trip! Working down the street from a PRO store had its benefits.

 

[NaomiH]

So true! I should totally B2M for it! With all the great lipsticks you guys have been listing today, I have quite a little to-swatch list going.


I can't lie, I do look a little cold in some of them lol. But I don't mind! I'm sure you're going to love your new lipstick. I successfully closed out the MAC tab and committed to skipping!


I have to tell you, I didn't even know half of those colors I listed were LE when I bought them (except for Go For It). It was always just a random "I'm going to go to MAC today" shopping trip! Working down the street from a PRO store had its benefits.

I wish! The closest one to me is almost 3 hours away.

 

[DarylandCarole]

I skipped today's launch even though I adore purples. I'm doing some major hand-wringing though because as much as I dislike the collaborator, I really, really, love purples. And it's still available! Ughhhhh. I'm trying to talk myself out of it. I already own Smoked Purple, Go For It, Goes and Goes, Plum Bright, Potent Fig, and Goddess of the Sea. Not that those are all similar, but they'll get me by. Maybe I'll amend my to-skip list and pick up the purple in Moody Blooms...?

I got it and it will be here tomorrow. If u want I can swatch it for you. I skipped Pedro and the Osbournes so I felt okay about getting this one thing. I didn't stay up all night, I just looked at the site when I did wake up. If I had missed it I wouldn't have been too upset. It was hard for me after the Osbournes sold out, I felt a little like I missed out. But once that day passed I was okay with it. I'm guessing that is a feeling that we'll all have when we skip, but once we get used to doing it we won't feel that way. I'm hoping!

 

[liba]

I must express my envy at the fact that you have Potent Fig.

Potent Fig is a great color, but a pain in the neck to apply and keep nice and even. Very patchy. There will come a day when MAC will bring out a similar color in a better formula for sure - look how people snapped up Punk Couture.

 

[DarylandCarole]

  So true! I should totally B2M for it! With all the great lipsticks you guys have been listing today, I have quite a little to-swatch list going. I can't lie, I do look a little cold in some of them lol. But I don't mind! I'm sure you're going to love your new lipstick. I successfully closed out the MAC tab and committed to skipping! I have to tell you, I didn't even know half of those colors I listed were LE when I bought them (except for Go For It). It was always just a random "I'm going to go to MAC today" shopping trip! Working down the street from a PRO store had its benefits.

I wish! The closest one to me is almost 3 hours away.

I know that feeling! I used to live 15 minutes from a Pro store and I really miss it.

 

[Jaymuhlee]

I wish! The closest one to me is almost 3 hours away.

Quote: Originally Posted by burghchick


I know that feeling! I used to live 15 minutes from a Pro store and I really miss it.

That's a bummer... It's one of the perks of Chicago being the smallest big city ever!

 

[Jaymuhlee]

I got it and it will be here tomorrow. If u want I can swatch it for you. I skipped Pedro and the Osbournes so I felt okay about getting this one thing. I didn't stay up all night, I just looked at the site when I did wake up. If I had missed it I wouldn't have been too upset. It was hard for me after the Osbournes sold out, I felt a little like I missed out. But once that day passed I was okay with it. I'm guessing that is a feeling that we'll all have when we skip, but once we get used to doing it we won't feel that way. I'm hoping!

I'd love to see swatches! I'll live vicariously through you and all of the beautiful ladies in that thread tomorrow.

 

[Medgal07]

Everybody

LOL Medgal speaking about wine, châteaux and ocean shore..



1 / Hotel & Accommodation






The spa on the roof ( same hotel )



For those who love the view on the sea, the swimming pool is to die for, the view too ( but the hotel has only 12 or 15 rooms so far I know

, )




Our restaurant ( one of our restaurants that is lol )




Dune du Pyla ( or Pilat )




Back to Bordeaux

Medgal, Elegant, Starlight, Katred and all of you in fact, are you READY ?

OMG Dominique---this is totally drool worthy

I need to start packing!!! The spa on the roof has my name written all over it!!!

 

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by SassyWonder
I'm new to Specktra and I find myself not wanting to post anything because I see how new people are treated or blatantly ignored. I came here because I love makeup and wanted to discuss and share with like minded people. I also noticed there is some clique behavior. Kinda like high school the cool kids get to take part and until you prove worthy keep your opinion to yourself. Not so welcoming.


I think new people aren't blatantly ignored, but i agree that there is sometimes uncalled for unpleasant drama when someone new posts. Other new people get no drama and post along with the rest of us. It's not entirely predictable.

As for clique-ishness, it shifts around. Sometimes someone is very... uh... social. Then they may stop posting and someone else gets a little of the... uh... spotlight. I usually only get on Specktra once a day, and sometimes i don't read or post for several days. It's like that for other people too.

There are also several people who really do have insightful comments about particular items or collections.

But however things are now, in a few months they will change. So, please, don't be afraid to post, SassyWonder.

 

[PixieDancer]

Thanks Pixie! Do you have Morange? They were nearly identical when I comparison swatched them in the store awhile back so if you have Morange you could probably skip NO which I think you'd look great in! 

I don't have Morange either. It wasn't until All About Orange that I realized how much I liked orange lippies... And I was still nervous to go full on bright orange. Now I see how nice these colors that pull more orange look on my skintone... Makes me curious to branch out into these straight bright oranges!!

 

[lilinah]

Also, i often scan rapidly through messages. If there is a long series about guys in kilts or kitties, well, i can just scroll past that.

So if i see unnecessary drama, i skip it. I don't need extra stress in my life.

 

[Rainbunny]

Also, i often scan rapidly through messages. If there is a long series about guys in kilts or kitties, well, i can just scroll past that.p: So if i see unnecessary drama, i skip it. I don't need extra stress in my life.

Yes, or you just don't know the answer. I think some of the drama is just people jumping to conclusions that guest or new user equals ebayer, when often that's not the case. Nothing they can do about the ebayers, anyway. And if Mac limited how many items people can buy, people would be upset about that, too.

 

[NaomiH]

I don't have Morange either. It wasn't until All About Orange that I realized how much I liked orange lippies... And I was still nervous to go full on bright orange. Now I see how nice these colors that pull more orange look on my skintone... Makes me curious to branch out into these straight bright oranges!!

I bet you could probably pull either off! I was always a little wary of orange too but I think I'm good as long as it's more red based than yellow.

 

[Medgal07]

I don't have Morange either. It wasn't until All About Orange that I realized how much I liked orange lippies... And I was still nervous to go full on bright orange. Now I see how nice these colors that pull more orange look on my skintone... Makes me curious to branch out into these straight bright oranges!!

Pix darling, you look great in everything!!!!! No fluff---just a fact!

 

[Sandy072]

Day 1: syrup Day 2: UD native inspired by [@]PixieDancer[/@] posting she used it recently!! :cheer:

 

[Medgal07]

I bet you could probably pull either off!

I was always a little wary of orange too but I think I'm good as long as it's more red based than yellow.

Naomi you make the orange lipstick look mighty good. Just stunning! Just sayin'

 

[NaomiH]

  [COLOR=0000FF]Naomi you make the orange lipstick look mighty good.  Just stunning!  Just sayin'[/COLOR]

Thank you Medgal! :bouquet:

 

[Starlight77]

Very cool Mac-Guy & Dominique---now how about a little french wine

Everybody

LOL Medgal speaking about wine, châteaux and ocean shore..



1 / Hotel & Accommodation






The spa on the roof ( same hotel )



For those who love the view on the sea, the swimming pool is to die for, the view too ( but the hotel has only 12 or 15 rooms so far I know

, )




Our restaurant ( one of our restaurants that is lol )




Dune du Pyla ( or Pilat )




Back to Bordeaux

Medgal, Elegant, Starlight, Katred and all of you in fact, are you READY ?

wow!!

*runs to pack* i'm so ready!!!

it looks like a fictitious beautiful magical place in my dreams LOL

 

[Medgal07]

OH Dominique!!!

My ultimate dream. Hubs said I NEED to just do it.

I just packed high heels AND running shoes

Lipstick---don't forget the lipstick!!!

 

[Starlight77]

30 days 30 lippies round 2!

Progress Summary : 5 OUT : 6 KEEP

Day 1 25/05: Revlon Romantic Kissable Balm Stain - umm its going i like the color but have other pencil formulas I prefer, this one is gone - OUT
Day 2 26/05: L'Oreal Glossy Balm Sin on Peach - love the colour but made my lips sore, this one is gone - OUT
Day 3 27/05: Revlon Honey Kissable Balm Stain - I think this is going to go to, its not the best on me. - OUT
Day 4 28/05: Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick in 20 - its a better colour,it looks good now my hair is back to its natural cool dark brown shade, the perfect clash. - KEEP
Day 5 29/05: Rimmel Moisture Renew 130 Oxford Street Fushia, its not fushisa, but an amped up version of mac creme cup, me likely so it stays - KEEP
Day 6 30/05: Clarins Instant Light Lip Perfector in 02 - basic light tint in a moisturising formula - KEEP
Day 7 31/05: Lancome Rouge in Love in Rouge in Love, red perfection - KEEP
Day 8 01/06: No lipstick today just Nivea Balm in Honey & Milk - hangover day from the previous night
Day 9 02/06: Nivea Soft Rose Lip Balm - not sure I like this, I don't think it sits very naturally on my lips - OUT
Day 10 03/06: Topshop Gloss Ink in Sugar Rush - its a keeper I love this formula a lot and this is a great everyday colour - KEEP
Day 11 04/06: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 55 Romantic - This is love an nearly finished, in fact its would be finished if not for these challenges, so leaving it on my desk to top up during the day - KEEP
Day 12 05/06: Rimmel Moisture Renew Vintage Pink - I love this formula but this colour is off on my a touch too purple to be a MLBB, it looks grey unfortunately it is an OUT

In the B2M news....

I went to MAC yesterday I used my voucher and bought Syrup and Hot Tahiti Lipsticks, I have put them in my draw for when this 30 lippies challenge is over. I collected up my B2M empties last night and I have enough for 3 lipsticks so I am going back to MAC in my lunch time today.

I discovered my wearing patterns and stash habits have been leaning towards brights in pink and red form and I have neglected to replenish neutrals/softer colours since I used them up. I also discovered my other half prefers the subtler stuff. Now I don't propose to wear neutral lips just to please him, but it is a hole in my collection that I want my B2Ms to fill!

I already got Syrup and Hot Tahiti, now I have the following shades as a short list to research this morning before I go to the counter, any input welcome!

Plumful
Lustering
Patisserie
Lovelorn
Sweetie
Capricious
Ladybug

I need a soft plum, a soft pink, soft red and a soft peach so I think Plumful and Lustering are coming away with me, its the red and pink that I am finding hard!

Now im off to find the swatch thread, i want these to be considered purchases which will work.

PS big

to everyone, this thread has helped me a lot, we just need to stay on team low buy track

i have syrup, lustering, plumful and lovelorn along with pure zen (which on me is a soft peach) they are my top 5 most loved MAC permanent colors. i can swatch them all for you but I see you're going tomorrow. another color i'd check out would be fanfare. I keep forgetting to pick it up. it looks boring online but it's so very pretty in person