Reflecting on 2015

Empties #3

Laura Mercier Tinted Oil-Free Moisturizer (SPF 20) - First Impressions

A Few Days Shy of Making It to Three Months... Sigh.

Two Months without Shopping! But Now I Really, Really Want to Shop! (See Wanted Products)

Help! I Want More Eyeshadow Palettes!

LUSH Fizzbanger Bath Bomb Review

What's in My Makeup Bag for an Overnight Trip in the City

Successful Trip to LUSH!

My Journey to Clear Skin: The Miracle Products That Worked and What I Do Now

Like many people, I suffer from acne. Fortunately, my acne is only mild to moderate but unfortunately, acne is still acne and any amount of it can put a damper on anyone's self confidence. There are lots of acne stories out there and it makes you realize you are not alone. This is my acne story about how Acne.org helped me jump start the skin clearing process.

LUSH Fun Review

Sephora Favorites Lash Stash To Go Review

Empties #2

Help! I've Fallen off the Wagon!

I don't know when it started but I've fallen off the wagon of my retail fast. These past few months were supposed to be months of saving but I've found myself purchasing items that should have been reserved for a special occasion like my birthday or Christmas. Do I want to end my fast? Absolutely not. I do, however, think it's important to stop and rethink my goals once again.

LUSH Ocean Salt Self-Preserving vs Ocean Salt

Burt's Bees Almond Milk Beeswax Hand Cream Review

Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Something About BerryReview and Swatches

Ulta Complete Eye Palette Review and Swatches

Nail Polish Detox

Too Faced Sweethearts Perfect Flush Blush in Candy Glow Review and Swatches

LUSH Mint Julips Lip Scrub Review

Reduce Product Contamination in Your LUSH Pots!

Empties #1

LUSH Karma Soap Review

LUSH Ocean Salt Review

Dior Addict Lip Glow Review

Birthday Goodies and Freebies

Shopping Confession

Happy Birthday to Me!

February Nail Polish Favorites

My Holy Grail Base Coat and Top Coat

My Favorite Hand Care Products

My Current Favorite Hair Products

How I Wash My Makeup Brushes

My Everyday Makeup Essentials

Happy One Month to Me!

Today's the day! My one month anniversary of my retail fast! I can't believe it's been a month already since I've decided not to buy anything other than consumable objects. It's gone by so fast but it has surprisingly been easy. It might be harder to resist as time goes on, but I'm excited to conquer the next month of my retail fast! :)

Montagne Jeunesse Masque Packets

Que Bella Holiday Duos

Makeup Removers

Skin Care: Used Products

Without stepping into the makeup area (because then we'd be here all day), I have gathered up all my skin care products that are already opened. This includes cleansers, scrubs, moisturizers, and masks that are in tubes and tubs. I even showed how much product I have left in each thing!

Skin Care: Unused Products

I have to separate my skin products because there's just way too many of them. Let's start with my unopened products... How did I end up with so many products? It's definitely a combination of retail therapy, sales and coupons, and just liking a product a little too much...

And So It Begins...

The first day of my retail fast. I didn't want to be like everyone else and start my New Years Resolution on January 1st... (but I must also admit that I was out shopping during the New Years weekend... oops.) It's always better to start later than never, right? I guess you can say that my biggest weakness is online shopping and that has definitely put a major dent in my bank account. I've decided to take action and set myself up with small goals, rather than restrict myself to no shopping at all for the entire year.

So... starting today, my goal is to not shop for a month! (The only exception? Just food and medicine... within a reasonable budget, of course!) If I can do it, I get to reward myself with my favorite dinner ever! Can't wait!