When do a call a shopping a Haul? I am yet to figure out the number of products that must be there to call your shopping a Haul. I have seen people with just one product and calling it a haul but that never seemed right to me. Anyways, as May was empty-all-you-can month, I didn't purchased anything even if I NEEDED them. So, on 31st of May, I went out and go these things. Yes, online shopping has turned sour for me - nothing new, old stock, late delivery and no discounts.
L'Oreal Smooth Intense, L'Oreal Revitalift Day Cream, Lotus SPF 40 Sunscreen and Maybelline Coral Chic are in the list because I finished them in May.
Maybelline Verde Palmeria is my favorite green and I was saving it for a long time, then, I realized it was all dried up. It had 2 usage left. I didn't included in last month empties because I could never finish it up.
Maybelline Verde Palmeria is my favorite green and I was saving it for a long time, then, I realized it was all dried up. It had 2 usage left. I didn't included in last month empties because I could never finish it up.
I was in love with Sally Hansen Nail Polish Remover but availability was a huge issue so, I moved to Flomar. I have used 3 bottles of Flomar by now and the 4th one will last only a week more at max so, I decided to try something else and got Colorbar Nail Polish Remover.
I got the Maybelline Mascara because I gave my old one to Clinique to get the free High Impact Mascara Sample. Because, I broke my Maybelline Kajal last month and even the mascara missing was missing, I got into a yellow-deficiency-syndrome. As, I already have too many kajals and black liners, I got the mascara. For the first time, I got the waterproof version of this one.
And also, my office makeup pouch died last month and all the pretty pouches are stored in a big box in Mr Boy's house in Delhi, I got this sasta tikau one. Its actually a mesh bag that you get at stationery shops which keeps files and folders. It was for just 49 INR. I am still looking for a good one.
So, as you can see very very clearly - No new makeup. That is because I have made a new decision. I am not going for a shopping ban - that will just make me crazy, untolerateable person.
I have made a decision that I will buy more cloths, bags and shoes in place of makeup products. I was trying to do this for a very long time but now I am finally following this rule properly.
(Also, the facts that companies are not launching anything that tempting me too much. I recently spotted the The Body Shop Apple Range and stopped myself from getting it. I am not a gloss person so, skipping on Maybelline glosses was easy. And the prices of L'Oreal products made sure that I do not buy them. Plus, I could not spot anything unique that I liked in that collection. Any recommendation? If I like something, I will buy from Ebay US sellers at a lot lesser price. LOL.)
As a start for this decision, I got these two cross body slings.
And I also got these floral pants. They very comfortable.
It was tough to follow this decision till now because my makeup stash was just growing and every now and then, I would spot something that is completely new for my vanity. But, now that my makeup collection have grown to a respectable size, its easier for me to skip a lot of products.
I hope to buy more and more cloths and do loads of OOTD posts. I will still be reviewing products because you have no ideas how many products are yet to be reviewed and living in drafts folder.
Maybe around durga puja/diwali, I will do a major haul from international websites. Till then , I am listing everything that I WANT.
the nail paints are lovely ... nice haul :)
ReplyDeletethanks Gowthami :)
DeleteNice picks!
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i love the pants :)
ReplyDeletethanks :)
Deletesame here! bought so many cosmetics in month of may that now I'll try focusing more on non make up related like clothes, shoes and bags/ accessories :P. Btw love the bag in your floral pants pic. I really love your taste in bags.
ReplyDeleteonly the empties post every month is keeping me sane. I still want to shop makeup and not skip on any LE items. But I am trying to buy non-makeup products. The bag with floral pants was a shop called Lady Gaga (http://www.sweetandbitterblog.com/2012/03/trip-to-vardhaan-market-shop-named-lady.html). Thanks for liking my choice. This inspires me to buy more *wink*
DeleteI am loving your sling bags. Where did you get the leather shine one from?
ReplyDeleteIts from a local shopping complex which stores pieces from hong kong. Its for 500 INR
Deletewhere did u get those pants from? plz plz plz tell me. and cud u plz review those l'oreal creams?
ReplyDeleteThe pants are from pantaloons. They have loads of floral pants and shorts. I will review that L'Oreal cream. I have used 2 other variants (pearl white and hydra fresh) and they are in general good.
Deleterimmel and sally hansen counter are open in shopper's stop, south city.. and there is a huge stock of nail polish remover there.. i got one today :)
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing the info. It helped a lot of girls. I dedicated this post to you - http://www.sweetandbitterblog.com/2013/06/buy-sally-hansen-and-rimmel-london-in-kolkata-india.html
DeleteLoved ur printed pants..and ur haul looks like my haul..so many similar stuffs,and yes ur makeup pouch is a steal for that price :)
ReplyDeletesure but that bag wont last very long. I need something stronger and nice :(
Deletelovely post. love the floral pants, where are they from? they look so comfy :)
ReplyDeleteThey are super comfy. I am totally into cotton fitted pants these days. This one is from Pantaloons.
Deletevery nice haul.......loved d pants :) n is tht coral chic np? :)
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