I'm pretty sure I have a problem

So... I know that I'm completely and ridiculous addicted to all things shopping. I bought a new Deux Lux purse from Marshalls about two weeks ago and I have been LOVE LOVE LOVING it!!! BUT, I walked in to TJ Maxx the other day and noticed a Michael Kors xl tote that I had eyed at Macys over the summer but decided not to pick up... until I saw it at TJM. Gah...  The real problem is that I went absolutely crazy over my 20% off coupon at ULTA the other week and bought about $200 in nail polish! AFTER the discount!!! Now, my lovely people, that means a crazy amount of swatching has to be done. I will finally take out my camera and take pics instead of trying to take some low-grade pictures on my stupid phone. Yay! Maybe I will include pics of the purses I bought as well if anybody is interested.

Please stay tuned for nail swatches... I will have a TON

Sexy Curves mascara

This mascara? It's okay. I have typical Asian lashes so it really didn't do anything for me except make me poke myself in the eyeball a bunch of times. I bought this mascara one month ago and when I bought it, I thought the formula was a bit runny so I let it sit for a month and gave it another couple of tries. Much better.... Still not fantastic.
The grooves on the brush, while it may be "sexy", the product tends to gather between the curves and then gives you crazy Frankenstein clumps for eyelashes. Although the 003 touts "extreme black" as its name, there isn't really anything extreme about minus the extreme pain you feel when you poke your eye with this modern day flail.


Rimmel London Sexy Curves Mascara in 003 Extreme Black (Purple tube) rating:
Size: 0.27 fl oz (8ml)
Color: ****

Lasting power: ***

Smudge-proof: **

Flake-proof: *
Would I recommend this product? No. But let me know what you think if you've tried it or plan on purchasing it!

Washing Brushes

I decided to deep clean my brushes today and looked up the fastest way to dry them. It involved a bit of MacGyver-ing with home goods and office items so I passed. I had the traditional "lay it on a towel" method, but was feeling pretty lazy today so went with a spin-off of that. I just put in an order for a dry and shape from Sigma, but I think this worked great.

I just took a clean hand towel, and some empty paper towel rolls (which I save like they are going out of style) and rolled one side of the towel over it.

You get something like what I have in the pictures below. One side is lifted so it lets the water run DOWN and out so it doesn't damage your brushes and best of all? I'm sure you have these things around your house! No more figuring out how to hang them on a hanger like an acrobat or making faux brush guards... This is it, people. Well, until my dry and shape comes, at least.

In other news: I did a ridiculous amount of shopping within the past month and have tons to swatch and show! Look for them soon!

~JL

Welcome

Here it is.

My original resolution was to be more productive and spend less money... a lot less money. However, I know that's not gonna happen. I'm addicted. Addicted to shopping. Plain. And. Simple.

I'll spend my money so you don't have to spend yours and we'll start our shopping adventures together. I know there are hundreds of other blogs online dedicated to the wonderful world of makeup. Let's be real though. Most of us can't afford to keep up with the drugstore brands let alone all the new things that pop up in the high-end markets.

Welcome to 2012. Welcome to me. Welcome to swatchtopia!