So I am 23 days into my May spending ban, started by the lovely Kat from Tales Of A Pale Face. How have I done so far? Well, it seems that May is the month of sales – Illamasqua and The Body Shop are just two brands that I can name and it took a lot of willpower to divert my attention away from them! I actually went into town with my Mum during the Illamasqua sale and I am not sure if you’d count this as cheating but she bought me a couple of things I liked whilst in town.. I didn’t ask her to, she just did…Oops!
Nevertheless, I mention in the title that I slipped up and that I did – to the grand total of £3.80 (thanks Danniella for reminding me of the price!). The only thing I have bought all month is a copy of Marie Claire magazine which I have already read & recycled – just because it had this beauty included as a freebie:
This month, Marie Claire were giving away free Avon products and it is no secret that I love a good old Avon lipstick. I knew I shouldn’t buy it and I did try to persuade my Mum to purchase the magazine for herself and give me the freebie – to no avail – so I had to bite the metaphorical bullet and make it mine!
The colour is called Smitten Red and I absolutely adore it, it actually feels like I have finally found the perfect red for me! I will be posting a full review very soon in a guest post over on Lisa’s blog so be sure to check it out!
If you’re on a spending ban, how are you doing?
I looked bloody everywhere for the lippy but all I found were eyebrow pencils :'(
Boo, have you found one yet?x
That is a really pretty shade! Not that bad of a slip up I must say!
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http://www.raising-reagan.com
Hehe 😉
This doesn't count! You recycled the item you paid for, making up for the slip, aha, even if was only for the freebie! You're doing so well, I could never do this! 🙂 x
I love your reasoning 😛
I can't resist Avon lipsticks either!
They're SO good!x
I have never done a spending ban because I know I'd probably give in. But I'm pretty good at reminding myself that I shouldn't spend my money if I have my eyes on something specific.
Aww, that's good!
I need to try a spending ban next month haha
xoxo
Let me know how you get on!x
Helloooo! I'm newly following you via BL 🙂 Looking forward to reading your posts.
Leanne x
http://www.oh-mydaze.blogspot.com
thanks xx
Aaah, I don't think I could ever do a monthly spending ban! I probably should though as I am moving house next month and probably need to save the ££ for that!
(found you through the bloghop btw)
Corinne x
http://www.skinnedcartree.com
Thanks lovely x
I can't endure a spending ban . It just itches me a lot {or else mum bans my pocket money} . This colour is indeed beautiful , can't wait to see how it looks on you 🙂
Haha x