Saturday, March 24, 2012

More of the Same

A horrible thing happens to human psychology when something goes on sale, namely we manage to overlook the basic unsuitability of an item and other flaws as soon as it gets slapped with a discounted tag. Or maybe that's just me. Related to that, I think I will have attained makeup transcendence when I embrace the fact I already have too much, and accept that what looks good on others or by itself doesn't necessarily look good on me. And then not buy it.

Unfortunately, last week was not one where any of those points where observed. I managed to buy Revlon's Top Speed nail polish in Peachy, Face of Australia Lip Quench lipstick in Pink Champagne, BYS Longwear Lipstick in Beautifully Bare, Sportsgirl Nail It! nail polishes in Fresh, Iceberg and Cornflower, and a compact mirror from Cotton On Body. I also bought the Simba blazer from Cotton On in Desert Blush, but only because it was the only colour in my size though I really wanted the black.



l-r: Sportsgirl Nail It! Cornflower, Iceberg, Fresh


l-r: Face of Australia Lip Quench in Pink Champagne, BYS Longwear Lipstick in Beautifully Bare

Need to stop buying the same products over and over again: blue-based pink lipstick, nude lipstick and pastel nail polish (mint, baby blue, peach). I've been wearing Cornflower on my nails since I bought it, a bright medium blue which could probably be a little more on the periwinkle side rather than primary blue. Still, it's a vibrant hue that adds a pop of colour while still being relatively toned down for a bright. Face of Australia Pink Champagne was a lipstick that I've had my eye on for a while, but resisted buying until now. Even at 20% off, I have way too many similar shades to warrant the purchase. It looks quite yellow-based in the tube, but once worn is more of a slightly sheer, pastel purplish-pink which doesn't complement my colouring. On the other hand, BYS Beautifully Bare is one of the more wearable nudes I've come across, with its warm pink tone undertone. The bow-decorated compact mirror was a bargain at $2 and is reasonably sized for travel. It beats the smaller Sportsgirl one I purchased for more than triple the price, which has a magnifying side that I try to avoid at all times.

22 comments:

  1. Beautifully Bare is a pretty color. I am the same way, especially when things are on sale. It's like I have no self control! :p

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  2. hahaha...i think i'm like this everyday not just when things go on sale. i've got the Revlon Peachy Nail Polish. how gorgeous is the colour!?

    x

    My Vogue Obsession

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  3. I totally agree with you, when things go on sale I feel like it's a must have and I don't really think about the other factors lol. The Sportsgirl Nail It polishes looks so pretty! I wish they were accessible in Canada! :(

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  4. I love the cornflour colour, it looks really good :)
    I am definitely the same, even though you think you're saving money, you aren't cause you still have to pay for it haha!

    Laura xoxo

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  5. oh great haul! and I agree with you! whenever sale is on, my wallet cries . lol
    the lipsticks look nice too! can't wait to see them on your lips <3

    xx

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  6. Thank for your comment on my blog! :) Absoloutely love this blue nail polish, looks amazing. I'm now a new follower!

    http://fabugloss.blogspot.co.uk/

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  7. lol. so true about sales and our tendency to buy similar shades over and over again. you are not alone! ;p
    i just peeked at your "other shades" and guess what, we do have many same items and colors! lol
    your photos are so nice. love the cornflower shades on your nails and your lovely mirror!

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  8. that nail polish is frekkin killer- electriccc blue?! love it.

    http://harperandmonroe.blogspot.com/

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  9. wow that blue polish looks gorgeous and your pics are flawless!.. x

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  10. The nude lipstick does indeed look incredibly wearable! Another one to add to my burgeoning things I need haha (thanks to you!). Love the gradients of the Sportsgirl nail polish too!

    <3 Mandy xx
    http://frocksandotherfrivolities.blogspot.com

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  11. Totally agree with you. I always go crazy when there is a sale and spend way too much on things I don't need.
    Please feel free to enter my giveaway!
    http://sunnielcos.blogspot.com/2012/03/giveaway.html

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  12. Oh yes, I also agree - Sale means state of emergency. :)
    The blue nail polish is just amazing, I was looking for a good one like that for ages. Gotta buy it! :D

    Xx, Saritschka.

    http://saritschka.blogspot.com

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  13. Haha...don't we all gravitate towards the things we love to wear more often than we should? At least they are very wearable and lovely shades!! :))

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  14. Haha, I totally feel the same! Right now I'm supposed to save money for a trip to London in April, and I was hoping I would have some money for shopping there, but I keep coming across offers I just can't miss. I'm trying to stay away from things similar to products I already own, but it seems I don't have a good overview of my stuff, since I keep buying similar shades. The blue nail polish is gorgeous!

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  15. Hahaha well on the bright side you have new things to play with and marvel at! The nail polishes look so pretty! And the mirror is super cute :D

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  16. i'm a big sucker for a good sale myself :) the pink lipstick is super pretty xx
    my blog: boho vanity

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  17. oh thank you you're really so cute <3

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  18. I love the colours you chose! I have a nasty habit of buying the same colours over and over again - so you're not alone!

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  19. Lovely colours and I totally agree with u!
    Sale is = buying no matter what it is hahaha that's a problem T.T

    Loooove the nail polish really! Never heard of that brand before =)
    xx

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  20. Just found your blog am now following, lovely haul. I know how you feel I am broke at the moment, yet I cant help myself buying new beauty products, its an addiction ahh xx

    www.misslv.com

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  21. Ohh, i love those lipstick colors!
    Great blog, new follower.

    http://anythingandeverything026.blogspot.ca/

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  22. OMG the blue nail polish is to die for, the perfect blue shade

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