Thursday, August 1, 2013

Little Beauty Purchases

I’m actually quite pleased at how good I’ve been on the spending front this month. I suppose the looming bills are something I’m not used to, and so I’ve been stashing my dollars away for the scary day when they are stuffed into my mail box rather than bringing home some of the beautiful high end products that are out at the moment. These products are a collective mini haul of sorts, just showing you some items I’ve picked up while out and about (though this isn't every product, just most)

The Models Prefer $5 Blush Set impressed me, so much so that I raced out to get the Bronzer Set that you see here. A powder pan and a cream stick bronzer akin to the Nars offerings, I am yet to try these but am happy to have them (and all for the sum of $4 AUD!) I was tweeting with Nalini from The Made Up Maiden about how great the price point was for the new Models Prefer products, and I encouraged her to take a chance on the blushes and in turn she talked me into buying the bronzer box! I think the beauty of having blogger friends is that they can recommend some great products (though that is also the dangerous part of having blogger friends!)

The two pretty lip shades sitting right there were an add-on to Mumma Bovary’s chemist purchases. She enlisted my help in finding her a new lippy shade (was a success, post is coming!) and when I swooned over these bright shades she threw them into the basket. Aren’t Mum’s the best? Both lipsticks are from the Satin brand, the pink being Shade 5 and the coral being Shade 20. Frustrates me to no end when cute lipsticks have crappy names, don’t you agree?

Last but not least we have some of the brand new Maybelline goodies to hit the shelves! My new girlfriend from university had bought these on a U.S trip and so when we spotted them on a ‘study day’ in Priceline (ahem) she helped me choose the new Colour Tattoo in Inked in Pink and the Colour Whisper in Who Wore it Red-er. I haven’t tried either of these out yet, but was ecstatic to see the new line from Maybelline hit my desk not long after I bought these, so full reviews are forthcoming of all of the hot new shades. Who Wore It Red-er is actually more fuschia pink when swatched, so it will be interesting to see how it looks on my lips!

Have you treated yourself to anything little lately? Or are you saving up for something pricey instead?
 

25 comments:

  1. Everything looks so lovely! Those lippies are gorgeous! Yeah, I agree that having blogger friends is sooo dangerous to the wallet, lol!

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    1. Thanks Ash! I love finding a good budget lip product, I do wish the packaging was more sturdy but you can't ask for much more really.

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  2. Great purchases! It's funny how similar the packaging of that Models Prefer blush is to the NYX blush compacts!

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    1. Thanks Rocaille! I definitely think Models Prefer used the NYX blushes as 'inspiration', which suits me nicely as I like that style =)

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  3. Great haul! The bronzing stick really does look like a NARS Multiple! That's awesome!

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    1. Thanks Nancy, it definetly makes me understand the appeal of a multiple, finally!

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  4. Great little haul! I can't wait to get my hands on Inked Pink.

    Sarah
    morethanadored.blogspot.com

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    1. Thanks Sarah - I am happy that I only bought a few things (but have to admit that since then my tax came in, and I went a bit mental...) I actually received Inked in Pink from PR after I posted this- so funny!

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  5. Ooh, these look lovely. Can't wait to see you wear them. I just got some Fyrinnae goodies so no splurging here!

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    1. @olgie I am pretty happy with all of them, will try to use them in a look soon! It has been so long since I've bought anything indie!

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  6. And this is what every study day should entail! :D That bright satin polish is so pretty! And yes, it should have a more exciting name! I must find them though :D


    xx

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    1. Jelena am so glad you agree- what is study day without a splurge at Priceline ;P

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  7. love the look of models prefer blush set, for $5 I must go grab some! (:

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    1. @Soobin I definitely recommend the sets there, I have both the blush set and the bronzer set and am happy with them!

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  8. Lovely buys! And yes, a wee bit dangerous that we keep enabling each other. :P

    Now, if you excuse me, I'm off to look for some new Satin stuff. ;)

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    1. thanks Nalini, yet it is quite dangerous isn't it ;P

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  9. Cute purchases! There's nothing like a little beauty bargain to cheer you up - I really don't discriminate at all on price. A cute cheap item will get just as much love from me as an expensive one (well nearly anyway). I picked up heaps of beauty bargains from my trip so I look forward to many happy months of swatching and experimenting!

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    1. Thanks Vita- these definitely cheered me up :) I think little ones like this I don't have to think about as much, less pressure to love for me. I do love my expensive items though!

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  10. Lovely things you got sweetie :)
    I adore the color tattoos :)
    When it comes to myself I have bought some new goodies from Yves Rocher and The Body Shop :)
    I wanted to give some lovely things to Freddi too :)
    Oh and Avon.. let´s not forget about Avon :)
    I always buy things on sale now a days though :)
    hugs
    xx

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    1. Thanks Anna :) I haven't bought much from The Body Shop lately as I'm still using the products I received around Christmas time, but I love their scents so much :)

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  11. Nice! I've been all about little purchases this month, too. Most things were in the $5 range. Love your picks.

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    1. Liz you always find amazing little products to purchase, love your choices ;P

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  12. Great purchases indeed! No wonder why you love them. They seem to be great products to try out. Love the lippies. Great choices indeed!

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    1. Thanks Marge, I was surprised at how great my little choices were ;P

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  13. Can't wait to see the color tattoos on you! I'm trying to resist going anywhere near priceline/chemist warehouse since i need to save and i've been well spoilt for my birthday :3

    à la foliee

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