I have well and truly failed! Judging by the above picture, a spending ban is just something I cannot do! Although I have learnt from this, that while I cannot go cold turkey, I have learnt to keep my spending to a minimum, only buying things I truly desire!
Although the above picture looks really, really awful (more like wonderful!) I did get majority of things on sale, some things were gifts, and a few things were just... things I needed. Plain and simple!
Basically that means I'm not allowing myself to the gorgeous Sigma Brush Set I promised I could have. That will have to wait! But, I have put myself on a spending limit!
Although the above picture looks really, really awful (more like wonderful!) I did get majority of things on sale, some things were gifts, and a few things were just... things I needed. Plain and simple!
Basically that means I'm not allowing myself to the gorgeous Sigma Brush Set I promised I could have. That will have to wait! But, I have put myself on a spending limit!
Rimmel London Natural Bronzer
This was included in a gift with purchase when I purchased something for my sister's birthday for her birthday haul. The only reason my sister didn't get it was because she had this already!
Chi Chi Goes to Rio Brazilian Goddess Face Bronzer
This was on sale. Heavily reduced, in a Chi Chi Goes to Rio pack. The pack included this bronzer, an eye shadow palette and a mini kabuki brush. This was $5.00
Savvy by DB Mineral Baked Bronzer in Terracotta
This was purchased during a 3 for 2 sale in Priceline. I had purchased this and a blush for my sister's birthday haul, and decided to give a freebie to myself!
This was included in a gift with purchase when I purchased something for my sister's birthday for her birthday haul. The only reason my sister didn't get it was because she had this already!
Chi Chi Goes to Rio Brazilian Goddess Face Bronzer
This was on sale. Heavily reduced, in a Chi Chi Goes to Rio pack. The pack included this bronzer, an eye shadow palette and a mini kabuki brush. This was $5.00
Savvy by DB Mineral Baked Bronzer in Terracotta
This was purchased during a 3 for 2 sale in Priceline. I had purchased this and a blush for my sister's birthday haul, and decided to give a freebie to myself!
Lush Big Shampoo
As my hair has grown a lot longer, it has become flat. Somebody suggested Big to me, so I purchased it. This was after the ban had already failed!
Lush Jacko Ballistic
This was purchased because I'm sick and need something to relax!
Lush Sex Bomb Ballistic
This was given to me from my boyfriend! He was feeling generous because he loves me!
Formula 10.0.6 Keep Your Cool Breakout Calming Mask
This was purchased on sale, and because I have had a few breakouts this month that have been unexplained! This has cleared them right up though!
Montagne Jennesse Dark Chocolate Face Mask
This was purchased by my mother, as a gift to me!
The Face Shop Black Head Nose Clay Mask
This was also given to me by my mum, she loves the Face Shop and she knows I do too!
This was purchased on sale, and because I have had a few breakouts this month that have been unexplained! This has cleared them right up though!
Montagne Jennesse Dark Chocolate Face Mask
This was purchased by my mother, as a gift to me!
The Face Shop Black Head Nose Clay Mask
This was also given to me by my mum, she loves the Face Shop and she knows I do too!
Kiss Nail Dress Halloween Limited Edition
Okay so I dropped the ball a little bit here! I initially bought these as a gift for somebody, but then found something better so I just kept them. Not good, I know!
Chi Chi Real Metallic Nail Strips in Pink Hearts
Chi Chi Real Metallic Nail Strips in Flower Lace
I couldn't resist! They were a new addition to the Chi Chi range at Target, and they were on sale! They're too cute!
Sleek MakeUP Blush by 3 in Pumpkin
This was purchased when I bought my sister some goodies from Sleek. It ended up coming too late to give her, so I just kept it for myself!
This was purchased when I bought my sister some goodies from Sleek. It ended up coming too late to give her, so I just kept it for myself!
Physicians Formula Powder Palette Mineral Glow Pearls Blush in Rose Pearl
I actually spent my Beauty Heaven points to get this for free, so no money spent here!
I actually spent my Beauty Heaven points to get this for free, so no money spent here!
Savvy by DB Mineral Baked Blush in Blossom
Another 3 for 2 promotion where my mum bought something, so I got to choose the freebie!
Bourjois Paris Blush in Rose
Bourjois Paris Blush in Lilas
Another 3 for 2 promotion where my mum bought something, so I got to choose the freebie!
Bourjois Paris Blush in Rose
Bourjois Paris Blush in Lilas
Bourjois Paris Blush in Brun
All of these were reduced from $20 to $4 at my local Target. I did nothing wrong!
All of these were reduced from $20 to $4 at my local Target. I did nothing wrong!
Sleek Dip It Eyeliner in Pink
Again this was purchased in my haul for my sister. It was actually for me anyway, so, yes.
Again this was purchased in my haul for my sister. It was actually for me anyway, so, yes.
Covergirl Liquiline Blast in Black Fire
I got this a few days ago after seeing it on a few blogs!
I got this a few days ago after seeing it on a few blogs!
Essence Get Big Lashes Mascara
This was a gift from my sister. She uses it religiously, so she decided I needed to as well!
This was a gift from my sister. She uses it religiously, so she decided I needed to as well!
Coastal Scents Divine Line in Lolite
This was on sale, in which I purchased a few goodies for myself and for my sister! I know, shame!
This was on sale, in which I purchased a few goodies for myself and for my sister! I know, shame!
Rimmel London Stay Matte Pressed Powder in Transluscent
This is a requirment! I need the Stay Matte Powder!
This is a requirment! I need the Stay Matte Powder!
Chi Chi Mini Kabuki Brush
As I mentioned above, this was in a set!
As I mentioned above, this was in a set!
Coastal Scents Mini Pink Kabuki Brush
This was also on sale when I did my sister's Coastal Scents haul! I just couldn't resist, it's pink!
This was also on sale when I did my sister's Coastal Scents haul! I just couldn't resist, it's pink!
Australis Double Decker in Cosmic Rays
This was actually a gift with purchase on the Australis website! Any purchase and you receive a free Double Decker!
This was actually a gift with purchase on the Australis website! Any purchase and you receive a free Double Decker!
Bourjois Paris Eyeshadow Pot in 92
This was also reduced in my local Target down to $4 from $20!
This was also reduced in my local Target down to $4 from $20!
Sally Hansen Cuticle Massage Cream
Sally Hansen Advanced Hard as Nails Top Coat
Both of these came in a set that I purchased for my sister. The set came with doubles, so instead of giving her both I kept the other set!
Both of these came in a set that I purchased for my sister. The set came with doubles, so instead of giving her both I kept the other set!
Cutex Nail Whitener
Had to have this after Chelsea from Super Purdy told me about it! It does wonders!
Had to have this after Chelsea from Super Purdy told me about it! It does wonders!
Face of Australia Nail Polish Remover
This was a must have after my sister emptied my other bottle whilst living with me!
This was a must have after my sister emptied my other bottle whilst living with me!
Sportsgirl Nail It! Polish in Phoenix
Sportsgirl Nail It! Polish in Electric Sunset
Sportsgirl Nail It! Polish in Tomato
All of these were reduced, but were a gift from my boyfriend when he was feeling particularly generous one shopping trip!
OPI Nail Lacquer in Die Another Day
OPI Nail Lacquer in The Living Daylights
OPI Nail Lacquer in Moonraker
This is the Skyfall collection, no explanation needed, thank you!
OPI Nail Lacquer in The Living Daylights
OPI Nail Lacquer in Moonraker
This is the Skyfall collection, no explanation needed, thank you!
Chi Chi Salon Formula in Glitz Me Up
The colour was too unique to walk away from, and this was the last one left in my Target. I had to pick it up!
The colour was too unique to walk away from, and this was the last one left in my Target. I had to pick it up!
Rimmel London I Love Lasting Finish Polish in Jade
This was part of a gift with purchase.
This was part of a gift with purchase.
Ulta3 Nail Color in Twinkle Toes
My mum actually got this one for my. Whenever she visits, she always buys my sister and I Ulta3 polishes as they are so cheap! Happy daughters!
My mum actually got this one for my. Whenever she visits, she always buys my sister and I Ulta3 polishes as they are so cheap! Happy daughters!
Chi Chi Salon Formula in Pussy Galore
The colour + on sale + the name = awesomeness.
The colour + on sale + the name = awesomeness.
Face of Australia Pastels Collection
Chi Chi Eye Shadow Quad in Lady Entrepreneu
Chi Chi Mosaic Blush in Pink Peach
Both babies were on sale and were the last of each in my Target! How could I walk away from that?
Both babies were on sale and were the last of each in my Target! How could I walk away from that?
Chi Chi Goes to Rio Colour Palette
Again, like I said earlier, this was part of the Goes to Rio kit that was only $5.
Again, like I said earlier, this was part of the Goes to Rio kit that was only $5.
Coastal Scents 10 Blush Palette
I had to get this as part of my sister's Coastal Scents haul! It was a must-have!
I had to get this as part of my sister's Coastal Scents haul! It was a must-have!
Australis Ready 2 Mingle Kit
I'm almost sure this is limited edition, but I can't say 100% that it is.
I'm almost sure this is limited edition, but I can't say 100% that it is.
Napoleon Perdis Set Jetset Palette
On sale. Last one. Needed to have it!
On sale. Last one. Needed to have it!
Bobbi Brown Eyes
Bobbi Brown Desert Twilight Eye Palette
Bobbi Brown Eyes was purchased from a discount website, which means it was not going to be waiting for my ban to finish. It would have been gone.
Twilight Palette was something Sophia from Tattooed Tea Lady was lovely enough to send me, which is limited edition!
Bobbi Brown Eyes was purchased from a discount website, which means it was not going to be waiting for my ban to finish. It would have been gone.
Twilight Palette was something Sophia from Tattooed Tea Lady was lovely enough to send me, which is limited edition!
Rimmel London Lasting Finish lipstick in Heartbreaker
Rimmel London Lasting Finish lipstick in Firecracker
Rimmel London Moisture Renew lipstick in Fancy
Deal of the Day at Target meant that Rimmel London was 60% off. Um, what would you have done?
Rimmel London Lasting Finish lipstick in Firecracker
Rimmel London Moisture Renew lipstick in Fancy
Deal of the Day at Target meant that Rimmel London was 60% off. Um, what would you have done?
Revlon Colorburst Lipstick in Crimson
Found this in the bargain bin at my local Target for $3. Yeah.
Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sweet Tart
2 for 1 deal at Target, I wanted to treat myself while buying the other lip butter for my sister!
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Lick the Icing (Reviewed here.)
Limited edition, not passing them up!
Australis Colour Inject Mineral Lipstick in Salsa
A gift from my boyfriend! Another generous shopping day!
Face of Australia Lip Quench in Lychee Crush
Face of Australia Lip Quench in Pink Champagne
Had to have these as they were on sale in Priceline, but also because they are amazing.
Ulta 3 Lipstick in Onyx
Ulta 3 Lipstick in Coral Reef
Both gifts from my mum. We found a place nearby that sells Ulta3 cosmetics, so she treated me!
Sleek Pout Paint in Milkshake
Purchased for my sister but arrived too late, so now it's mine!
Lush Emotional Brilliance in Believe
I had to buy SOMETHING during a blogger meetup!
So there you have it, my epic failure of a spending ban. To be honest though, majority of the items purchased by me were done after I decided I wouldn't continue with the ban. I don't want to calculate the amount that all comes to, but to be fair, this was done over a period of a few months! Like I said, a lot of the stuff was gifts either from my boyfriend, my mum or my sister!
Well, I hope you're all drooling over my haul! I know I am, since I haven't used a lot of the items yet, out of sheer guilt! But let me know if you'd like to see an in-depth review on anything here, and I'll be more than happy to crack it open for you and have a go!
Otherwise, I hope you enjoyed this haul! Please don't judge me!
