Looks like it’s been a few weeks since my last entry! Lots of things have been keeping me busy at home and work.
Nevertheless, I have some downtime today so I will get you guys up to speed on what’s happenin’ in my world.
The weekly splurge mission continues!
I’m actually starting to feel pretty good about the purchases I’ve been making, and may be looking at expanding the splurge purchases beyond makeup and nail polish soon.
I purchased the Aveda Skin Care set, which is awesome! The cool thing about Aveda is that they sell their products in refillable travel sizes, so I was able to get a whole set and still stay within my splurge budget.
I purchased the exfoliator, the toning mist, and the moisturizing face lotion. DEFINITE BUYS!!!
My skin feels great, so much so that I wash it about 3 times a day just so I can feel refreshed. Lol!
There is also something kind of fulfilling in knowing that you are purchasing products that are kind to the environment and that a portion of your purchase goes towards Aveda’s various worthy causes.
They also tend to spoil you if you have time to browse around in the store. I purchased the skin care, but I received a biodegradable and cute travel bag to store it in, some free hair care products, a complimentary hand massage AND two cups of Aveda’s herbal tea (which they also sell). I left the mall feeling like I was leaving a spa! =)
I also feel like I’m getting squared away in the makeup sector thanks to some smart purchases.
I’m still enjoying the NARS blush I purchased as my first splurge, and I’m content with mascara for now, but when my supply runs low I WILL go back and try the DIOR Iconic mascara thanks to my buddy Eunice’s advice!!
My most recent addition has been the Anastasia Brow Stencils, which I really love! Purchasing the entire kit doesn’t fit into my splurge budget, so I’m purchasing one product at a time- but I don’t think I would use everything in the kit anyways. My eyebrows are naturally thin, so normally I have to draw them in to a certain extent, but the powder looks so much more defined. There are 4 different stencil shapes to play around with, and each one gives you a different look ranging from Angelic to DIVA. I can’t wait to see the finalized look when I get the rest of the components from the collection!
As far as future purchase options- I have my eye on more Anastasia products, a cream pot concealer, a gold face luminizing lotion (for that spring/summer glow), a pretty peach lip color, and some spring eye shadow colors. Though I have NO IDEA which to purchase next! I spent about 30 mins debating on buying the stencils vs. the concealer. The only thing that throws me off on the concealer is that it’s almost time to tan, and I don’t want to look crazy with white raccoon eyes!
My favorite season is approaching- SPRING!! Time to reinvent myself- My look, my attitude, my focus…
I’m still at the drawing board on most of it, but I have lots of new ideas and big things in the works this year! Can’t help but to be excited!!!
