Did some hauling.......AGAIN! For the past 2 years, I've found passion in makeup more than I have been in fashion. I don't know if it's a phase I am going through but I doubt it. My sister once said "collecting makeup is like a hobby" which I do totally agree with. Just like boys love their cars and sports, girls love their makeup and fashion. I used to be the type of chick that can have like one or two eyeshadows and wear it everyday and be fine - but not anymore. Now, I have oodles and oodles of products from all different brands that I really can't justify why I need 7 different shades of gray eyeshadows. I suppose it's not so much as a "Need" as it is a "Want".
Well, my best rationalization for my shopping is that I work extremely hard and that I might as well treat myself to something nice and enjoy my youth and freedom while it's within reach. Years and years from now when I bare children and get older and older, there wouldn't really be a point to collect makeup and splurge on myself anymore so now is the time to embrace my age and beauty while it's still existent.
Right girls????
I got three VS Sparkle Eyeshadows in Fierce, 24K, and Spin. I have only tried fierce and 24k so far. They are nice to wear over another eyeshadow but not on its own in my opinion as it is not easily blendable and I had to layer it on before it could really give my eyes a "pop" of color/sparkle.
Things I got from Ulta - (ULTA is having a 40% off sale on Maybelline, Revlon, Almay & Ulta products which is why I bought some of the following).
Lastly, I picked up 4 stud earrings from Icing. Now that I think about it, I def. overpaid for these in comparison to F21 jewelry. I don't know what I was thinking. These were unplanned purchases (usually I know what I'm going to buy before I buy it - I'm not really a spur-of-the moment kind of shopper). SO I just bought these on a whim despite my normal shopping behavior. They are all really cute but I think I might have to return the two on the right cause after I brought it home, I began getting "iffy" on them. You know what I mean ladies? When you buy something right away cause it looks great in the store and then you bring it home and you're like - wait , it doesn't look as great as when I first saw it?? SO yeah.......still thinking
I completely agree if you work hard for your money you should be able to splurge on yourself. I love the bow icing earrings but you should definetly return them if you aren't feeling them anymore :P I know exactly what you mean I bought a swimsuit I now regret haha
ReplyDeleteThe MAC lipstick have nice colors. Will look great on you! And aren't VS shadows so awesome? They have a great color palette. Of course, anything VS is sexy. Oh! I must try the NYC bronzer. It's really inexpensive and I have heard great reviews.
ReplyDeleteNice products girl! It's always necessary to treat yourself!
ooooo great haul! love the earrings <3
ReplyDeleteCollecting makeup is a hobby!! I have a make up addiction. Although I don't buy everything I see or want, I do always find myself wanting more and my to wish list grows longer and longer. {*LOL}
ReplyDeleteYou definitely should spoil yourself. You work hard and you deserve to pamper your wants every now and then. Besides like you said, when you get older you probably won't be spending money on items like this.
Looks like you did a lot of damage. Nice haul for sure! I got Sigma brushes awhile back along with an 88 Coastal Scents palette. Loving them both so far, though I haven't put my brushes to much use yet; been using the SS 219 the most.
Viva Glam CYNDI is a wearable red. This is the first red lippie I ever bought and I love it. I probably should buy a back up just like you did. But then again I don't wear it that often. {*eh}
I wish the ULTA in my area had 40% off Maybelline. It was only buy 2 get 1 free. Maybe they'll have 40% off soon. *fingers crossed.
<3 Serena.
lovely haul hun! I have been wanting to get some Sigma brushes for a while but the shipping to the uk is so costly :S
ReplyDeleteI've been curious about the VS's eyeshadow, as well as, Revlon. Thanks for a quick note about it... hehe~
ReplyDeleteI completely agree about makeup :)
ReplyDeleteHow do you like the Sigma brushes? I've heard a lot of great things about them!
Wow, you got super awesome haul too! Those earrings are so cute :)
ReplyDeleteYou should splurge on yourself now! I have two kids and I feel guilty everytime I buy something for myself!! But in the last year, I've made it a point to try to do more for myself. It makes me happy and my family loves seeing me happy! You can't forgot yourself just because you have kids!!! Just wanted to put my two cents in! =) Nice haul!
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