You can do it, Debbs! Just close the browser and walk away. I didn't even go on the site, lest I tempt myself. I'm going into the store to swatch Naked Bud and the MSFs. I'm debating even doing that because I want stuff from Lime Crime. Badly. I think I'm willing to leave FoF alone completely if I can get stuff from Lime Crime.
It does get manic. Here's a partial explanation for why: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Post-purchase_rationalization
yeah totally, dont wana be too down on anyone but i'd be cringing if i tried justifying my purchases.
I personally have a lot more regret for the things I did purchase than the things I didn't. And even those that I did regret skipping, for example the Hourglass palette.. I'm SURE it won't be the last of it's kind. In fact, there will probably be something similar or even better within the next year or two.
Go and pick your switch from the tree! Maybe you can return them?i saw the code guys.... i saw the code for overnight and i went back. like an addict. and i got three more items even though i had already gotten my three that i had compromised in getting.to my defense: .................................. NO THERE ISNT. i have no excuse. and i came back right away here to shame myself lmfao. actually: im going away to Punta cana next week.. and ill be wearing light colors and etc etc... so maybe that? oh man...
Same! I regretted skipping LM artist's palette, but there was one the year before as well, so I'm sure she will make one this year too and I will just get that one (at least if will be one year younger so ont get old so fast, and I can love my naked3 this year lol). I don't regret skipping ambient palette, those colors wouldnt work with me, I'm too fair and cool toned xD But if this year Hourglass makes blush/powder palette, I think I will be all over it >I personally have a lot more regret for the things I did purchase than the things I didn't. And even those that I did regret skipping, for example the Hourglass palette.. I'm SURE it won't be the last of it's kind. In fact, there will probably be something similar or even better within the next year or two.
For example, how many times has Stereo Rose been repromoted now? And what's so special about it?
Try and separate the hype for the product with the fancy name, reputation, packaging (oooo the limited edition, highly coveted, everyone-has-to-have-it Stereo Rose) and its use ( a coral blush/highlighter).. It's just a blush/highlighter.. There have been others, and there will be others in the future.. probably in better colors and formulas. Are you buying it for the status, or are you buying it for its intended use (ex. to make your cheeks a different color and/or texture)? Just to be clear, I have no problem with buying for status but make sure you know if that's your real reason!
Or if they make again mini-lipgloss set, hmmhmm
You and me both! I keep peeking in for swatches and actually went on the MAC site and started putting things in my cart! I didn't check out (thankfully) but I was close!
Stay strong!! I know the temptation to want extra from looking at people's lists can be overwhelming. When I saw people purchasing several backups of a color I was like.. "They must KNOW something that I don't.. maybe they've seen the color and it's absolutely amazing.. I have to have it!" Um.. no! I do not! Maybe they'll regret all 3 they purchased. How would I know? And if they did, would they post about it? I don't know that either.
Why would anybody need several backups? lol xD
I have NO idea.. lol. And it's most likely not the people who have like 3 lipsticks and use them up.. it's the ones with drawers full already and separate drawers for backups. To each their own, but that would drive me nuts.
I don't get buying backups just in case. It may be a pretty colour, but it might suck or not work on you once you get it and now you're stuck with 54609809898 of them. Then all you can do is either return them so they get trashed which stinks because it's trashed product that someone else could of bought or you can sell it on eBay for a gazillion dollars.
Even if you do like it.. wouldn't you get unbearably bored going through 3 tubes of the exact same lipstick?? Not to mention using up one if you put it on 3 times a day would take 3-6 months.. So by the time you got to the backups they'd be years old anyway and could have gone bad. And there's probably better ones that you've missed out on. Or you bought the new ones too and everything just goes to waste.. lol. I could never.
Right now I have the following backups: MAC MSFN, P+P highlighter in Radiant Rose, brow pencil, mascara.. that's it. ALL of these are staples that I will finish and use the same thing again. I backed up a lipstick once.. never again. I ended up not liking the color after a few months and then had most of a full lipstick and a BNIB backup.
Tis true, but I LOVE my FP a whole lot more than my Adored. In fact, I almost never wear Adored because it is too light/ashy for me, but FP is gorgeous on the cheeks with a little blush. You are doing fantastic on your low buy Naomi, but I have to say that I would seriously consider FP before the chance is gone and it is a zillion dollars on ebay!
Honestly, majority of makeup is pretty lol Question is whether you don't already have some similar product, if you are loving what you already have, if you can't achieve similar look with a blush and highlighter on top (love the new hourglass blushes *cough*). If you are not happy with what you have, it's time to get rid of it and find something you will really love =)
