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

[Alysse011]

I haven't been able to catch up here yet, but I know several of you replied to my post about my cat Scully. I looked at my email when I was waiting at the animal hospital and I was so touched, and I'll read them soon. I wanted to thank all of you, though.she is doing just a little bit better but is not out of the woods because she won't eat. She hasn't eaten for 6 days now. I asked at the hospital about an IV and they said they only do that if the cat hasn't eaten for SEVERAL WEEKS. I don't think she would last that long as she only weighs 8 lbs. They did. However, see some things that my regular vet did not. They agreed that it was probably something in her mouth or throat like an ulcer or a lesion. They gave me pain meds for that and a stronger antibiotic. The problem with that is those things should be taken with food... They can make the cat nauseous. I have been so worried about her and busy giving medicine, etc. that I haven't even tried the few things that I got from the Holiday collection. I still love my make up, but this has really put it in perspective. I'm now in debt 700.00 from this and I think of the money that I might have if I hadn't bought make up. I could care less about buying anything else. Again, if you all can send good thoughts and/or prayers for my girl, I'd really appreciate it. Is it better yet? That's the worst, it's happened to me a few times. I didn't leave the house until the swelling went down. My face has been breaking out like crazy. Every day there's a new zit. I assume it's stress from being worried about my cat. She is still not doing well and I'm having to force feed her, which I HATE doing.

I'm sorry to hear your cat is still having a rough time! It's heartbreaking when your pet is sick. Definitely keeping her in my thoughts! And several weeks? That's absurd. I hope she is able to eat soon! My "sun poisoning" isn't completely better quite yet. The swelling has gone down a little, but I am ridiculously puffy under my eyes. Like I can see it it's so puffy. For some reason everything is worse at night too. I will probably take one more day from work (even though I hate missing this many days in a row) so that it can heal. The meds my doctor gave me also make me pretty drowsy so I'm useless during the day. I'm hoping I will be back to work Thursday! I really dislike missing though - I don't like feeling as if it's reflecting negatively on me :down:

 

[DarylandCarole]

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[awickedshape]

I haven't been able to catch up here yet, but I know several of you replied to my post about my cat Scully. I looked at my email when I was waiting at the animal hospital and I was so touched, and I'll read them soon. I wanted to thank all of you, though.she is doing just a little bit better but is not out of the woods because she won't eat. She hasn't eaten for 6 days now. I asked at the hospital about an IV and they said they only do that if the cat hasn't eaten for SEVERAL WEEKS. I don't think she would last that long as she only weighs 8 lbs. They did. However, see some things that my regular vet did not. They agreed that it was probably something in her mouth or throat like an ulcer or a lesion. They gave me pain meds for that and a stronger antibiotic. The problem with that is those things should be taken with food... They can make the cat nauseous. I have been so worried about her and busy giving medicine, etc. that I haven't even tried the few things that I got from the Holiday collection. I still love my make up, but this has really put it in perspective. I'm now in debt 700.00 from this and I think of the money that I might have if I hadn't bought make up. I could care less about buying anything else. Again, if you all can send good thoughts and/or prayers for my girl, I'd really appreciate it. Is it better yet? That's the worst, it's happened to me a few times. I didn't leave the house until the swelling went down. My face has been breaking out like crazy. Every day there's a new zit. I assume it's stress from being worried about my cat. She is still not doing well and I'm having to force feed her, which I HATE doing.

I'm sorry you are under so much stress. Hope she gets better soon and remember to take care of yourself, too.

 

[Naynadine]

I think sometimes if they get the stock arrive early they send it out to avoid a massive rush on release day, i wonder if hourglass is holding the stock back....its a shame as I am away this weekend with a friend and wanted to take it with me to play

I just got my shipping confirmation.

 

[charlotte366]

I just got my shipping confirmation.

I'm still waiting for mine, but I ordered about 5 days after it appeared on the website as I made myself wait!

I am looking forward to receiving it, I already had Mood Exposure but haven't used it yet so planning on ebay the full size one to part pay for the palette.

Made the decision last night to sell my BNIB NARS One Night Stand and Narsissist Palette, I haven't even opened them and think that I would be better off paying attention to other stuff in my collection. If I am going to sell them, now is the time when people are looking for things like that for Xmas presents!

 

[charlotte366]

Is it better yet? That's the worst, it's happened to me a few times. I didn't leave the house until the swelling went down. My face has been breaking out like crazy. Every day there's a new zit. I assume it's stress from being worried about my cat. She is still not doing well and I'm having to force feed her, which I HATE doing.

Take care of yourself too and i hope you cat continues to improve xxx

 

[dorni]

The MUFE discount doesn't apply with 20% off, unfortunately. Saying that, it's still a great deal getting a trio usually anyway. They're amazing shadows. I have 6 on their way to me from a previous order. I can't wait to touch them. Should be here by the end of the week.

For those living in Europe sephora.fr might be an alternative. The MUFE refills are 16€ and 20% off codes are regularly available. And for anybody who likes sisley, that's way cheaper as well. The only downside are the shipping costs.

 

[Buffy89]

@burghchick: I really hope your cat's going to be fine again soon. And take care of yourself, too.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Is it better yet? That's the worst, it's happened to me a few times. I didn't leave the house until the swelling went down. My face has been breaking out like crazy. Every day there's a new zit. I assume it's stress from being worried about my cat. She is still not doing well and I'm having to force feed her, which I HATE doing.

I'm so sorry about your cat. Try not to dwell on things you've bought in the past - if nothing else, you can always sell things on the CB if it helps. I hope things get better for you.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

@burghchick Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and your kitten! Hope all will be well! x


Soooo, I gotta confess: I bought the Vice 3 palette today. I'm not feeling bad, though, because the last makeup-y thing I bought was Velvet Teddy back in September.
I can't believe there's only about 8 weeks left of this year! Remember when we started and how far we've come since the beginning? I think it would be nice, at the end of the year, to repost our very first posts in this thread and compare them to our situations now.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

@burghchick Sending good thoughts and prayers to you and your kitten! Hope all will be well! x


Soooo, I gotta confess: I bought the Vice 3 palette today. I'm not feeling bad, though, because the last makeup-y thing I bought was Velvet Teddy back in September.
I can't believe there's only about 8 weeks left of this year! Remember when we started and how far we've come since the beginning? I think it would be nice, at the end of the year, to repost our very first posts in this thread and compare them to our situations now.

How do you like the palette? I've been considering it because it does have some nice neutrals, and I'd love to use the little bag that comes with it to hold lip or eye liners.

 

[veronikawithak]

I can't believe there's only about 8 weeks left of this year! Remember when we started and how far we've come since the beginning? I think it would be nice, at the end of the year, to repost our very first posts in this thread and compare them to our situations now.

Love this idea!

 

[raych1984]

Thinking of you and your kitty [@]burghchick[/@] :hug:

 

[janette9687]

So after playing with my new blush palettes both the hourglass and the benefits I feel like I am guilty over the purchases because I definitely didn't need to new blush palette and even though I didn't make very many purchase history of the year and I did really good on my low buy I think the whole point of it that I bought 2 more blush cause when they didn't need them well I told myself that I was going to use and so I threw away the packaging that come in and the mailing boxes so now I'm a little stumped on whether I should just use them because I do like I don't love them I like them or if I should just try and sell them or no I don't know I'm going to do but they're very lovely they're just not a must have for me

 

[janette9687]

I did so good downsizingmy MAC eyeshadow collection I have now (3)15 pan palettes and they're not even fool I have about 5 empty spaces in between three of them and I'm surprised that I'm not in the need of having to fill it up I am down to what I think are one that I will actually get most use of and colors that I see myself using I also have downsize my pigment biles down to 16 thats really good I used to have 3 pick me up BIOS and now I'm down halfway same thing with my list thanks I was at the 65 range and now I'm down to 36 MAC lipsticks same thing with mrs I didn't did very well and tearing them down I need to do is check what I had in the beginning of the year and compare it to what I have now and I'm just surprised at how much I've let go I didn't even sell these items I'm mostly gave them away and its just been such a relief I'm planning on doing new resolutions for next year I want to make it more strict because I really do need to lay down some ground rules and keep this up they don't think I should be buying any more makeup I really feel like I should send me not like a monthly limit that an actual year limit

 

[awickedshape]

Well, I was waiting for the VIB sale but I thought things might sell out so when it was offered I caved at the 11th hour and asked for a FnF code, which was kindly shared with me. I agonized about it and cut my Sephora cart list in half so I am pleased about that and grateful for the code.

 

[Rainbunny]

Re the Mac makeup lesson issue, I find that if I ask to try something on at Mac, I usually ask them to show me how to apply the product, and there is no fee for that. That's usually sufficient for anything I need to know. Also, I went to a makeup workshop with the national artist at Nars at Holt Renfrew once, and you got the whole fee back in product. I can't remember the exact price, but I think it was $50 or something, and then I received a credit for the same amount in makeup. There was also a gift if you spent more than a certain amount. Wait for a deal like that. The lesson was for at least an hour, maybe longer, and very detailed and useful. You shouldn't have to pay them to demonstrate products!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

How do you like the palette? I've been considering it because it does have some nice neutrals, and I'd love to use the little bag that comes with it to hold lip or eye liners.

I've only used it twice but so far I like it. The colours are stunning! The only problem I have is a bit of fallout but all of my UD palettes tend to have fallout, so I'm not even suprised. The bag is super useful and it's quite big, actually! I use it for my pens for university.

 

[Maris Crane]

I have to admit, the last two days I've fallen off the wagon. I went to Target yesterday intending to allow myself one ELF Small Stipple brush, and came home with a NYX matte bronzer, a Sonia Kashuk Matte lip pencil, and a random ELF cream blush that reminded me of the the MUFE HD ones.

I actually did okay in INGLOT today though - the 4SS brush I've been eyeing, and the black potted gel liner to replace my Bobbi Brown that's bit the dust (and no longer riding the bus ). I resisted the urge to make another 5 Pan palette. I love INGLOT (visiting the store inspired me to take out my 10 Pan for tomorrow AM) but I have way too many palettes and single shadows I don't use. So, I was good.

I had intended to skip MAC Heirloom, but I bought one of the blushes (Modest) when I backed 2 MAC for Girlie today. Add in a refill of my Bourjois bronzer and Revlon Juicy Papaya lip butter with my Optimum Points and it hasn't cost a tonne out-of-pocket, but I didn't need any more makeup.

Hopefully, I can be good until the end of November. I might get a few things in duty free, but I'm thinking I may even skip the VIB sale. The only thing I really needed was a refill of my BB Black Ink liner, but I have high hopes for the INGLOT. I think I'm a little bit shopped out on the makeup front.

But I'm cutting myself a little bit of slack - I finished up my Bobbi Brown Skin foundation this evening!

 

[shellygrrl]

Supposedly the Inglot gel liners are amazing in the waterline, but I'm not sure about lashline. Let me know how you like the 4SS; it's one I've been eying as well. Meanwhile, finish the year strong, yeah?