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Half Opened
Posted by: | CommentsI am getting close to being done with my mascara and under eye circle cover up, so when I saw new ones on sale I picked them up. But, better versions.
My under eye circle cream claimed it would even start fading those circles with the new ingredients it had. Not just cover up, but fading as well? I had to get it. As soon as I got home, I almost tore the package open to try it out.
But, I stopped myself.
I have a rule that I need to use up the old stuff before opening the new stuff. I know myself. If I just "try" out the new concealer, the old concealer will sit there for months. We all like the promise of new and improved. The lure of the better.
When I first got this concealer I was certain it would be the best. So the least I can do is finish it up. I can wait a couple weeks before fading my under eye circles.
My mascara that asserts it will make my lashes stilleto length will have to wait while I finish up my mascara that promised lush and full lashes.
This rule works great for skin cream, shampoo, conditioners, body products & hair products. I don’t want a bunch of half opened products that will end up being thrown out or being clutter. How about you?
Shopping Temptations
Posted by: | CommentsI was at the mall this past weekend. I rarely go there because I don’t much like shopping and temptation can be too great.
But, I was meeting a friend and that was the only place I could think of that was between our cities.
I ate before I left and brought trail mix, so I would have to eat overpriced food. My friend was hungry so I did order a mini dessert while we talked.
Victoria Secret was having a major bra sale. Such pretty ones, too. I picked out four and when my friend asked if I was going to try them out I put them back. I was picturing my bra drawer which was full at the moment.
We visited a couple clothing stores. I was drawn to some exquisite shawls. And some unusual belts. And the lovely bracelet. Oh and look at the detailed jacket. But, we had to admit to each other that neither one of us had any place to wear them.
That’s the great thing about beauty – you don’t have to buy it. If you are in an art museum, you look at the painting and sculptures. You don’t automatically think to take a Rembrandt home with you. Store shopping can be the same thing. If you are shopping and you see something beautiful, go ahead and admire it.
Then put it back.
