Guilty Haul 2014
I've recently had the displeasure of being belted tightly on a raging roller-coaster!
If you've been following my blog, you would've noticed my absence/neglect with the regular updates and posts. Sincerest apologies for that!
I've been juggling, uni, work, social events and of course a good night's sleep!
Additionally, I've recently lost someone very dear to me and just needed some time off (currently on the road to recovery!). It's great to be back blogging away and catching up on blog posts in my feed.
Today's post reflects on my failure to adhere to the guidelines I've set out (previous Project Pan). The Project Pan/spending ban has finished now and due to the crazy schedule I've had, I didn't have the time to produce a post on that. Expect one soon (hopefully!).
I am aware that I've fallen into the trap of purchasing a few bits and pieces along the way. Yes, I'm still unresistant to the sales beckoning me in, and of course the notion of "oh, I need that!". Behold, this is my guilty haul (unveiled during the Project Pan period).
The haul contents were purchased at Priceline and Target.
Priceline
I have no reason to be here other than I wanted to check out some new beauty products (not a good idea!). I ended leaving the store with the following:
Beauty Essentials Nail Polish Remover (conditioning)
I think these were on sale; you can't go wrong with stocking up on nail polish!
Physician's Formula Happy Booster Glow & Mood Boosting Blush in Natural
I definitely do not need any more blushes in my collection, but naturally, I was drawn by those cute love hearts and pink packaging! Super happy that I purchased this for more than half price. I've tried it out and I love how I don't even need a mirror to apply this on - you can't go wrong with this shade!
Essence Metal Glam Eyeshadow in 03 frosted apple
I just love the colour of this shadow. A bit out of my comfort zone but I'm quite interested in experimenting with shades other than neutrals.
Essence 3D Eyeshadow in 02 irresistible purr-ple
Again, something out of my comfort zone. When I saw this in person, I was just overwhelmed how gorgeous it looked! The name of the shade is quite fitting, I couldn't resist to not purchase it!
Essence Kajal Eye Pencils in 08 Teddy and 23 Love Me Lavender
At under $2 a pop in an array of gorgeous shades, I couldn't pass up.
Target
I needed to pick up an under eye concealer that suited my skin tone and has a bit more coverage (didn't conflict with the rules of the ban I think...). I settled on Maybelline Instant Age Rewind Dark Circles Eraser in Medium earlier and found out that it was on sale at Target yay! Unfortunately or fortunately, Chi Chi was also on sale; I've always been curious in their eyeshadow palettes (reminiscent of the Urban Decay Naked palettes) so I decided to pick up their Bases palette because the shades look simply lovely, plus it's something I'll get a lot of use out of. "Ok, time to remove myself from the beauty section", I thought after picking up what I wanted. But sadly, you know how the rest of the story unfolds and my eyes quickly spotted the Chi Chi Social Butterfly Gift Set on special for under $5?! Let me repeat myself, "for under $5!". I loved the idea of a phone case inspired eyeshadow palette and the included phone cases, sporting the Chi Chi brand. Even though I'm not a fan of the iPhone 5 case with the colourful zebra print, the price I paid for the eye palette was a pretty good deal! Additionally, I can use the iPhone 4 case - what a cute nail polish pattern! Don't you agree this set is quite similar to Too Faced's Jingle All the Way Makeup Palette?!
And that concludes my guilty haul.
I hope you've enjoyed this post!
This haul is a perfect example that I cannot exercise inner control at times.
I admit, that there has been a subsequent haul to this one... I'll keep you posted on that one soon.
Have a beautiful day everyone!
