Sunday 3 March 2013

My Spending Ban Is Over, I Went Shopping.

My spending ban came to an end yesterday. Yay! Most people are taking part in the 100 day spending ban but I just wanted to see how long I could last. I lasted a total of 8 weeks and in that time only bought one thing so I don't think I done too badly.

I went into town yesterday with intentions of buying alot but my time on the ban helped me reign in the need to buy things just for the sake of it. I planned on getting atleast 2 Apocalips shades, Big Bang being the one I wanted most but of course it was sold out. I also wanted to get the L'Oreal Confetti Top Coat but it was sold out too and the L'Oreal Lip Stain Thingymabobs didn't look as nice in person so I didn't get any but before the ban I would have bought them just to have them.

What I ended up getting was the Zara City Office Bag which I've wanted for months and months! I ordered it online and paid through paypal then collected instore yesterday. I kept asking myself do I really need another black bag but the answer is yes! It's gorgeous, well made, sturdy and big enough to carry your house around in. Although I didn't get 'Big Bang' I did fall in love with Celestial, it's even nicer in real life than it looks swatched online and the texture is really good too. After shopping my sample stash last sunday I've been hooked on the Rimmel 9-IN-1 BB Cream. It's such an easy base, feels lightweight on the skin, isn't oily looking like some BB creams can be, is a total bargain and last's all day on my skin! Don't get me wrong, it isn't the best base out there but for everyday use it's perfect. All the coats/jackets I own are quite heavy. During spring/summer I live in blazers but for days when it's a bit too cold for a lightweight blazer I bought the khaki/leather look sleeved jacket from Dunnes. From Poundland or Poundworld (I can never remember which is which) I chucked some Flawless Caviar into my basket. The base colour that comes along with the beads is rubbish but the beads are really tiny and work quite well. I've been looking for small black studs to use on my nails so grabbed this 3 Way Nail Art Pen which includes black crystals. And last but not least I bought a new cafetiere at the bargainous price of £7 from Argos!

I expected to leave town with half of Boots and Superdrug but I didn't. I think about my purchases much more than I used to and don't buy one product in every shade. The spending ban has definitely worked!

26 comments:

  1. This bag is all over the place, I'm starting to want one! Is it heavy?

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    1. It's a bit heavy but not too bad as long as you don't over fill it.
      xo

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  2. wow well done on lasting 8 weeks, you definately deserved a treat hehe! i have the Rimmel Apocalips in Celestial and i love it!xx

    vintage teapot//fashion, beauty & life

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    1. Thanks :) It's a lovely shade isn't it. I still really want Big Bang though
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  3. Well deserved shopping that is! That bag is gorgeous! You're so lucky your ban is over and glad that you've learnt to not go as crazy. I am the same, although I keep having set backs, I don't buy as much as I would have done before the ban.
    Congrats on completing it!!

    xxx

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    1. I knew I would get bored, thats why I never commited myself to 100 days! haha but alteast I know I can restrict myself.

      Aslong as you don't buy as much as you used to then it's working. :)
      xo

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  4. Love the bag. Nice haul. You did well on your ban.

    M

    Xx

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  5. Well done in completing the ban.. You can have fun now. Hehe ;)
    The bag is gorgeous!!! X

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  6. The bag is beautiful!

    I posted about my February Favourites today!
    http://missstephanieusher.blogspot.co.uk/2013/03/february-favourites.html xxx

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  7. I'm so jealous that you bought the Zara City bag, I want it so much! x

    Evelyn @ We Were Raised By Wolves

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    1. I paid for it with the money from my blog sale, it felt like a free bag. lol
      xo

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  8. You did so well. I am starting to really want that Zara bag the more I see it. x

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    1. That's how I was, I loved it when I first saw it but the more I saw it, the more I needed it.
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  9. I love the apocalips sooo much :D <3
    Love
    Annabelle
    TheCurleyGirl
    xxxx

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  10. I have that bag! lOVE LOVE LOVE it! I've gotten so many compliments!

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  11. A lovely bag you got there :-) Although I am not on a spending ban I have become a lot more restrained and spending aware recently. Realising that I own enough makeup and perhaps should concentrate on my awful wardrobe instead ;-) looking forward to your Apocalips review xx

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    1. Think I need to do the same, my wardrobe needs a makeover! I'm such a granny now and only wear comfy clothes. lol
      xo

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  12. Ah I love this bag, I have had my eye on it for a while now :)Newest follower!

    Gillian from Glam Up Everyday x

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