awickedshape
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Oh, yes. The urge to possess can be so strong.
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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Jennifae
Specktra Bestie
Good to hear! I have the Brow Wiz, Brow Powder Duo, Dipbrow Pomade, and Tinted Brow Gel in my cart.
awickedshape
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Ahem. ♬ "I've paid my dues, time after time I've done my sentence, but committed no crime And bad mistakes, I've made a few, I've had my share of sand kicked in my face, but I've come through!" ♬ lolI think I actually may be able to skip the VIB sale altogether.. I had planned on a NARS Audacious lipstick, the Naked 2 Basics palette and possibly a MUFE shadow. But I don't need any lipsticks right now. I'm trying to downsize as it is.. maybe next time I'll be able to justify it. I also want to wait for the Hourglass eyeshadow palettes to come out next year so I can see if I'd prefer one of them over UD. Ditto the MUFE shadow. If I can get one go-to palette that would be better for me. So after months of anticipation about holiday sets and imagining I was going to struggle to cut my list down.. I only ended up with the Hourglass blush palette and 1 MAC lipstick. Can I just cue We Are The Champions now?
veronikawithak
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LOL Perfect verse to start on!!! Hahaha.
awickedshape
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lol I'll be singing Queen all night :-D
tirurit
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"Weeeeee are the champioooons, my friend"
PixieDancer
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You ladies are soooo silly! I LOVE it! What a wonderful attitude sweeping across our little group!
I had about 20 posts quoted, but it got ridiculous.... so I'll just generalize:
ALL you sweeties ROCK! And thanks for the pats on the back for all the successes in here! And WELCOME to the newbies!! What a fantastic, supportive group we are here!
I had about 20 posts quoted, but it got ridiculous.... so I'll just generalize:
ALL you sweeties ROCK! And thanks for the pats on the back for all the successes in here! And WELCOME to the newbies!! What a fantastic, supportive group we are here!
I have a list going in Evernote with my current inventory. They're sorted into main categories first (Eyes, Face, Lips, Multi-Use, Brushes), then subcategories. Anything that has been finished, thrown away, or put in my swap box gets crossed out. I count pre-made palettes on their own (in my case I just have two -- UD Naked 2 and Smoked), and then with self-made ones, I just count the single eyeshadows that are in them. I have one section for MAC, and one for Makeup Geek, since those are the brands that I've put into palettes. Then I have a separate listing for non-depotted eyeshadows.
Great to know about Brow Wiz, because that's what I want to try next. (Granite, in my case. After playing with Caucase again, I've found I like more ashy shades for my brow products, and that's the ashiest brown in the range.) I also want to try their brow gel. They'll likely be my first makeup purchases for 2015.
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Buffy89
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About the brow products: Oh well, I've just counted mine and I've got five different brow products, plus several eye shadows that can be used for brows as well. Still trying to find the right shade. I really like MAC's waterproof brow gel, but there could be more cool-toned colors IMO. The fluidlines for brows are really nice conerning texture, but the "blonde" one ist sooo orange-ish when applied...Anyway, I'll use all of them up, maybe I'll mix them with some cool-toned powder product or so. I'm wearing bangs and glasses, so my brows are kinda hidden anyway After finding the right shade, there certainly will be no need to play around.
I want to rediscover old products I don't really use anymore, and I already was successful today
There's a light pink shade in that quad from MAC's Quite Cute LE ( Spring 2011 I guess) and I totally dislike it on my eyes. Now, I've tried to use it on my cheeks and it's oh so pretty! Since I'm quite pale, it shows up well. It might take me forever to finish that pan, anyway.
After finding the right shade, there certainly will be no need to play around.I want to rediscover old products I don't really use anymore, and I already was successful today
DarylandCarole
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Hi ladies! Checking in since I haven't been in Specktra-land too much lately. It sounds like a lot of you are doing well. So good to read! There isn't much that I'm lemming for now, in fact, nothing major. I do like MAC's Pressed Pigments so I ordered ONE from the holiday sale (the blue one that everyone else ordered, apparently), and I bought 3 lippies. I wouldn't mind having a few more of the pressed pigments but I don't need them. I want 1 skincare item from Sephora's VIB sale. There is more that I'd like to get but it's not necessary, and since I spent 550.00 at the vet's yesterday, I won't be getting anything else. Both of my sweet kitties are sick and they bring more joy than cosmetics. One of them is doing better today but my oldest girl seems worse today. She won't eat or drink anything. She's 17 years old and has already lost weight due to a hyperactive thyroid, so I'm very worried about her. I've been trying to get her to eat all day with no luck. The vet says she has a UTI, but I wouldn't think that would make her so nauseous. They gave her antibiotics but they don't seem to be helping much. I'm giving her subcutaneous fluids (something I learned to do when another cat was at the end stages of kidney disease). The fluids should keep her from getting dehydrated and nauseous, but she's still so sick. I've been crying my eyes out today watching her. She looks at her water fountain but just won't drink. She won't even look at food. I have had her since I found her as a baby when she was 8 weeks old. It kills me to think of putting her to sleep but I also don't want to see her suffer. My last cat had horrible seizures before she died and I swore I wouldnt let Scully suffer if I could help it. If any of you are the spiritual type I would SO appreciate prayers! I'm so worried about my girl.
Here's my little boy Max (the one who is doing better).
and my sweet girl Scully when she was feeling better
Here's my little boy Max (the one who is doing better).
and my sweet girl Scully when she was feeling better
awickedshape
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Yes! Lol
Audrey C
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As much as the group sing is fun, I'm not sure we can honestly look each other in the eye for the 'committed no crime' bit.
I know I've wasted more money than I'm comfortable with. I think I'm in a good place now and won't repeat that, but when I look at what I've recycled with MAC over the last year it's pretty eye-opening.
I know I've wasted more money than I'm comfortable with. I think I'm in a good place now and won't repeat that, but when I look at what I've recycled with MAC over the last year it's pretty eye-opening.
awickedshape
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I hear you. But there's hope for the future, at least.As much as the group sing is fun, I'm not sure we can honestly look each other in the eye for the 'committed no crime' bit.
veronikawithak
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Agreed. I'll readily admit to the wasting of money as well. I know this year has been more of a learning experience for me, in terms of not only what my style is and which products I should be buying but also how often I go through them, what my emotional triggers for buying are, and how I can cope more effectively. Much better than last year where I just cut myself off from temptation completely. It worked, but I couldn't participate in something I enjoyed at all. Now I've finally got to a point where I feel more balanced. Just trying to use things up and cull some stuff and then I'll be good I think! I'm so looking forward to Team Low Buy 2015!As much as the group sing is fun, I'm not sure we can honestly look each other in the eye for the 'committed no crime' bit.
Ajigglin
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So sorry to read this. I will certainly keep you and your babies in prayer.Hi ladies! Checking in since I haven't been in Specktra-land too much lately. It sounds like a lot of you are doing well. So good to read! There isn't much that I'm lemming for now, in fact, nothing major. I do like MAC's Pressed Pigments so I ordered ONE from the holiday sale (the blue one that everyone else ordered, apparently), and I bought 3 lippies. I wouldn't mind having a few more of the pressed pigments but I don't need them. I want 1 skincare item from Sephora's VIB sale. There is more that I'd like to get but it's not necessary, and since I spent 550.00 at the vet's yesterday, I won't be getting anything else. Both of my sweet kitties are sick and they bring more joy than cosmetics. One of them is doing better today but my oldest girl seems worse today. She won't eat or drink anything. She's 17 years old and has already lost weight due to a hyperactive thyroid, so I'm very worried about her. I've been trying to get her to eat all day with no luck. The vet says she has a UTI, but I wouldn't think that would make her so nauseous. They gave her antibiotics but they don't seem to be helping much. I'm giving her subcutaneous fluids (something I learned to do when another cat was at the end stages of kidney disease). The fluids should keep her from getting dehydrated and nauseous, but she's still so sick. I've been crying my eyes out today watching her. She looks at her water fountain but just won't drink. She won't even look at food. I have had her since I found her as a baby when she was 8 weeks old. It kills me to think of putting her to sleep but I also don't want to see her suffer. My last cat had horrible seizures before she died and I swore I wouldnt let Scully suffer if I could help it. If any of you are the spiritual type I would SO appreciate prayers! I'm so worried about my girl. Here's my little boy Max (the one who is doing better).
Dolly Snow
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Keeping you are your babies in my prayers and heart todayHi ladies! Checking in since I haven't been in Specktra-land too much lately. It sounds like a lot of you are doing well. So good to read! There isn't much that I'm lemming for now, in fact, nothing major. I do like MAC's Pressed Pigments so I ordered ONE from the holiday sale (the blue one that everyone else ordered, apparently), and I bought 3 lippies. I wouldn't mind having a few more of the pressed pigments but I don't need them. I want 1 skincare item from Sephora's VIB sale. There is more that I'd like to get but it's not necessary, and since I spent 550.00 at the vet's yesterday, I won't be getting anything else. Both of my sweet kitties are sick and they bring more joy than cosmetics. One of them is doing better today but my oldest girl seems worse today. She won't eat or drink anything. She's 17 years old and has already lost weight due to a hyperactive thyroid, so I'm very worried about her. I've been trying to get her to eat all day with no luck. The vet says she has a UTI, but I wouldn't think that would make her so nauseous. They gave her antibiotics but they don't seem to be helping much. I'm giving her subcutaneous fluids (something I learned to do when another cat was at the end stages of kidney disease). The fluids should keep her from getting dehydrated and nauseous, but she's still so sick. I've been crying my eyes out today watching her. She looks at her water fountain but just won't drink. She won't even look at food. I have had her since I found her as a baby when she was 8 weeks old. It kills me to think of putting her to sleep but I also don't want to see her suffer. My last cat had horrible seizures before she died and I swore I wouldnt let Scully suffer if I could help it. If any of you are the spiritual type I would SO appreciate prayers! I'm so worried about my girl. Here's my little boy Max (the one who is doing better).
Maris Crane
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@burghchick, I've got you and your furbabies in my thoughts and prayers. They're both beautiful kitties, too.
CrimsonQuill157
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I am so sorry, I'll definitely be keeping you and your sweet kitties in my thoughts.Hi ladies! Checking in since I haven't been in Specktra-land too much lately. It sounds like a lot of you are doing well. So good to read! There isn't much that I'm lemming for now, in fact, nothing major. I do like MAC's Pressed Pigments so I ordered ONE from the holiday sale (the blue one that everyone else ordered, apparently), and I bought 3 lippies. I wouldn't mind having a few more of the pressed pigments but I don't need them. I want 1 skincare item from Sephora's VIB sale. There is more that I'd like to get but it's not necessary, and since I spent 550.00 at the vet's yesterday, I won't be getting anything else. Both of my sweet kitties are sick and they bring more joy than cosmetics. One of them is doing better today but my oldest girl seems worse today. She won't eat or drink anything. She's 17 years old and has already lost weight due to a hyperactive thyroid, so I'm very worried about her. I've been trying to get her to eat all day with no luck. The vet says she has a UTI, but I wouldn't think that would make her so nauseous. They gave her antibiotics but they don't seem to be helping much. I'm giving her subcutaneous fluids (something I learned to do when another cat was at the end stages of kidney disease). The fluids should keep her from getting dehydrated and nauseous, but she's still so sick. I've been crying my eyes out today watching her. She looks at her water fountain but just won't drink. She won't even look at food. I have had her since I found her as a baby when she was 8 weeks old. It kills me to think of putting her to sleep but I also don't want to see her suffer. My last cat had horrible seizures before she died and I swore I wouldnt let Scully suffer if I could help it. If any of you are the spiritual type I would SO appreciate prayers! I'm so worried about my girl.
Here's my little boy Max (the one who is doing better).
and my sweet girl Scully when she was feeling better
:support:There is more that I'd like to get but it's not necessary, and since I spent 550.00 at the vet's yesterday, I won't be getting anything else. Both of my sweet kitties are sick and they bring more joy than cosmetics. One of them is doing better today but my oldest girl seems worse today. She won't eat or drink anything. She's 17 years old and has already lost weight due to a hyperactive thyroid, so I'm very worried about her. I've been trying to get her to eat all day with no luck. The vet says she has a UTI, but I wouldn't think that would make her so nauseous. They gave her antibiotics but they don't seem to be helping much. I'm giving her subcutaneous fluids (something I learned to do when another cat was at the end stages of kidney disease). The fluids should keep her from getting dehydrated and nauseous, but she's still so sick. I've been crying my eyes out today watching her. She looks at her water fountain but just won't drink. She won't even look at food. I have had her since I found her as a baby when she was 8 weeks old. It kills me to think of putting her to sleep but I also don't want to see her suffer. My last cat had horrible seizures before she died and I swore I wouldnt let Scully suffer if I could help it. If any of you are the spiritual type I would SO appreciate prayers! I'm so worried about my girl. Here's my little boy Max (the one who is doing better).
awickedshape
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I'm so glad I'm ignoring the Heirloom collection. MAC is not tempting me much anymore. I didn't even bother the get the two or three perm items I had considered. My older orders came in already and it feels good not to buy anything for a while. I am chastely saving myself for the Sephora sale lol
