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Free For Haul Friday, Volume #012

Welcome to Free For Haul Fridays!

A play on Oh No They Didn’t’s “Free For All Fridays,” every Friday is Free For Haul Fridays! Friday is a day for fun — whether you’re already off enjoying your weekend or if you just need a way to get through til the end of the work day, FFH is here for you!

Share your latest beauty hauls! Once you’ve done that… say anything you’d like. Tell us about the greatest thing that happened to you this week, why your pet is the cutest, what you’re doing this weekend… whatever!

First, I’ll share mine!

I don’t think I bought anything.  Let’s pretend I didn’t, OK?  I can’t remember.  That means either it might be true or I might have a selective memory…  No, wait, I bought more Zoya nail polish remover.  I was so close!

Since I spent the first half of the week sick to my stomach from a rather nasty case of food poisoning… I’m pretty much in a catch-up mood for both the blog and school.  My weekend is so not going to be fun as I read about a zillion pages about law and investments and statistics.  STATISTICS, the bane of my existence!  The happy part of my weekend will be heading to the farmers’ market with my boyfriend on Saturday.

Now… have at it!

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Sara Avatar

I didn’t buy anything! But I wanted to. Thinking about getting Sweet Lust eyeshadow from a friend who didn’t like it too much. Still pondering on that.

On a life front, I’m headed to Art After 5 at the Philadelphia Art Museum tonight. (http://www.philamuseum.org/artafter5/) Getting my car serviced on Saturday (EW) and then taking headshots for a theatre production on Sunday!

Petra Avatar

I study sociology- and as part of that, we had to take a.. don’t know what they call it in English, an exam of all the statistic courses plus methodology and a program (called spss) all combined. So i feel your pain, I was incredibly stressed, but i thought, once I pass, I’ll be done with it forever! And now I am. 🙂 So hang in there!

Petra Avatar

Aww lol! Actually I ended up really getting the hang of it in the end, although we mainly did tables which was really simple, the more complex part was the analysis. It’s kinda cool that you use that program too, makes me feel connected. 🙂

MsKianaLuv Avatar

Taking the class wasn’t so bad, but trying to actually use SPSS with our research project was some work! Now to present this data to our faculty and defend our work, trying to explain how we used SPSS and the stats we got, that’s coming up and that’s scary!!! I may not be a law student, but I feel all of your grad student pains!!

Miriam Avatar

I’m with you on this one…it is probably the worst program ever invented, and what for? I rather spend like one more day and calculate everything or use Excel, no one uses all the functions of Spss anyway…it is EVIL!

daphne Avatar

Hmm, I received a bunch of stuff I bought last week 🙂 MY UD Alice BoS (only my second UD palette, I have the Deluxe Box too) which came with a sample of Doug lipgloss and I got a Lust mini pencil too. I also got a few MAC shadows from the LJ community (Bronze, Nocturnelle, and Beautiful Iris – Christine you are so right about Bronze!) and a package from Specktra with Fun & Games blush and MUFE 92 (only $22 shipped for both!). Okay, now I have to figure out how to USE MUFE 92! 🙂 And um…not buy for several more weeks, ha! I’m excited to have a lazy weekend, because next weekend there are two birthday parties two days in a row and oy, parties exhaust me. Tonight I’ll cook dinner (risotto, I think!) and watch the last Conan Tonight Show with my boyfriend, which should be hilarious!

daphne Avatar

Aww, I hope you get it today! I’m so anxiously awaiting your review, hehe. I realized it’s pretty rare that I actually buy a product (especially something as large and relatively pricey as a palette) before I’ve seen your review. Your input on colors is really valuable for me! But I’m wearing a few colors today…just a simple look with (I forget the colors’ fake names already) Maui Wowie, Mushroom, Sin and a touch of Polyester Bride. That glitter is really something…but Maui Wowie is pretty enough to deal with it 🙂

Risotto…I’m a vegetarian and usually do red pepper, using this recipe from the Pioneer Woman. Sometimes I’ll throw in some peas at the very end. But I have a bunch of fresh herbs I need to use (thyme and rosemary, notably) soon so I might try a more margherita-type with tomatoes and and herbs today. I feel like it’s pretty easy to substitute almost any vegetable in this recipe for the pepper…saute firmer ones in the beginning like the pepper, if they are soft (like peas or tomatoes) throw them in when it’s one broth-ladle from being done!

Jennifer Avatar

My haul of the last week or two lol

MAC Shell cream color base
MAC brushes 213,266, 116
Chanel Mat Lumiere Foundation
Chanel blush in Rose Petale
Nars – Niagara Lipstick, Fantasia Lip Liner, Corfu cream e/s
Philosophy Bubble Gum Blow out Body wash
MAC Hi Def lipstick
MAC pro pan shadows and palette (8)
MAC Lillyland stuff
MAC Warm N Cozy stuff
MAC Russian Red lipglass

Basically most was bought early for my birthday next month, but I am using it now hehe

DonnaN Avatar

I had a minor haul….I’m just terrible about resisting the urge to haul….it’s like BORG say….”Resistance is futile….”

MAC store haul….Lucky Green Pro Pan refill, Club Pro Pan refill, Fix + and another empty 15 pro-palette.

Items arrived this week from Ebay….e/s singles in Wondergreen and Knight

There is more….so I will update once I get home and refresh my memory….

DonnaN Avatar

OMG, my MUA at my local store did my eyes with it last night, and I didn’t want to take my eye makeup off to go to bed…LOL!

Oh, and I forgot to mention…..I got a FREE Raven pencil, since they were out….they sanitized the sample and sharpened it and then gave it to me…..COOL!!!

Cyndy Lou Avatar

I got mac tinted moisturizer the 187 brush the 224 brush and the 217 brush and i ordered contrast eyeshadow online…. do u recommend the 150 brush????? i want to start learning how to put makeup on.. i am 28years old and i cannot blend colors together i just wear 1 color on the lid and that is it… any tips???? and so uou also recommend the 227 brush???

Jessica Avatar

I specifically avoided the danger zones (Sephora, MAC, Nordstrom) but ended up at Lush and Victoria’s Secret instead (oops!)… here’s what I got!

Lush:
-Vanilla in the Mist soap
-Buttercup gift box (Butterball bath bomb + Honey I Washed the Kids soap)
-Vanilla De-Lite lotion
-Vanillary & American Dream solid perfumes (regretting this purchase — I definitely HATE the Vanillary scent and am starting to dislike American Cream, too!)

Victoria’s Secret:
-Midnight Mimosa fragrance mist *75% off*(smells like something else I like, but I can’t think of what! Frustrating!)
-Beauty Rush Kiss & Tell Body Drink Lotion gift box set (3 lotions: Cupquake, Cherry Bomb, & Berry Smooch — Berry Smooch smells like a creamsicle!)

Tempted to go to MAC for a backup Glamour For All lipglass and another Cremeblend blush (loving these!!)…

Petra Avatar

I worked at Lush during the Christmas season and i totally fel in love with Vanilla in the Mist soap! At the tap in the back we had tons of Lush sopas to use, and i always picked that one (and the antiseptic one- it was flu season). I’m sorry to hear you’re not liking the Vanillary scent, I use the lotion and the perfume (atomiser) and i always get told i smell like a cookie. 🙂 I don’t really enjoy the solid perfumes though, they just have that extra-scent sometimes that ruines it for me. Maybe the lotion will be more up your alley? 🙂

Meagan Avatar

I have been dying for new YSL Gloss Volupte shades for days I want to do a sheerer lip. FINALLY I saw the 4 new spring shades in Neiman Marcus last night! I picked up Tangy Orange and Glazed Blackcurrant. Both are GORGEOUS. Tangy Orange is a really pretty peachy coral and Blackcurrant is bright purple.

Meagan Avatar

The Blackcurrant is definitely pigmented. I love to layer them on pretty good, so i’ve had luck with the brighter colors showing up well on my medium pigmented lips. I’ve got #2 and #3 also, both show up rather well on me. I love how they feel. They’re just an easy go-to for me when I don’t want to maintain a more pigmented lip throughout the day. The new spring Rouge Volupte colors are pretty too!

Nicole Avatar

Oh man, I destroyed the bank account this week!! I picked up:
Chanel Kaska Beige quad
Chanel single eyeshadow in Trace
Empreinte de Chanel powder
Soleil Tan de Chanel illuminating fluid
Dior eyeshadow quint in Pearl Glow
Diorshow Blackout

And FedEx is dropping off some MAC goodies any minute now. I AM HORRIBLE!! But I’m not motivated to go on a no-buy! Just like I’m not motivating to write a history paper this weekend……. :p

Cristal Avatar

I didn’t buy any makeup this week! Im so proud of myself..lol
Just bough some makeup remover wipes =)

Started a new semester this week, everything is going great so far!

Have a great weekend eveyone..have fun!!

Nathalie Avatar

My only haul this week was MAC’s Paint Pot in Painterly. This is my first paint pot and I gotta say that I definitely love it! This weekend I’m going to Sephora and Macys to see what I can pick up. I’m thinking I might get the tinted moisturizer that you (Christine) suggested or a Laura Mercier oil-free one I read about. Also need a new eyelash curler since my daughter used mine as a toy yesterday lol. At Macys I’ll check out the two bold red’s you suggested (Russian Red and Dubonnet)

Valentine’s day is coming up and I REALLY want my boyfriend to get me a Sephora giftcard. Any ideas on how I can hint it?

Akia Avatar

I picked up all of the L’oreal HIP Cream Shadow Paints. They were all 75% off at CVS… no way in the world would I have gotten them at their original price of $11.99 each.

This weekend I am packing up my house… my boyfriend and I are moving to a smaller apartment (3 beds 2 baths down to 2 beds 1 bath… Lord help us LOL) to save some money for some big future plans!!!! 🙂 We’re also going to a matinee tomorrow to see ‘Book of Eli’… I’m so ready for a nice and relaxing weekend!!!!

Akia Avatar

Oh, I almost forgot I picked up NARS Funny Face l/s from Sephora.. I absolutley LOVE it! I use it with Magenta l/l and Maqnetique l/g… LOVE LOVE LOVE!

svennika Avatar

no beauty hauls this week, actually none for *gasp* three weeks… but we bought a new car this week, so a little happy dance might be alright anyway ;o)

K.Lo Avatar

My latest haul was 9 nail polishes from head2toebeauty.com! I bought 4 pastels from China Glaze’s Up And Away collection, CG Ruby Pumps, Orly Wild Wisteria from their latest, and Orly Prince Charming. Also an Orly Bonder and Glosser. Whew, and I’m still not finished!

Kacie Avatar

oh the plight of the unemployed that I’m currently stuck in. . . I bought makeup remover wipes from walmart and that was my big outstanding purchase for the week. Maybe the last two weeks? I think on Saturday I’m gonna allow myself two of the new perm eyeshadows though. . . winkle and lucky green have been calling out to me!

Solange Avatar

I just paid for a MAC Masterclass in BsAs, Argentina. It´s taking place next Saturday so I´ll wait till then to buy a couple of products I have in my Wishlist.

Petra Avatar

I kind of invested in some makeup in advance, hoping that I’ll receive some money for my birthday in February. 🙂
I ended up grabbing MAC’s By candlelight msf (almost justifiable, it is different than Porcelain Pink :)),I had to grab some foundation on the go so I bought Rimmel’s Stay Matte and i’m really liking it so far. Today I bought Pincurl from Love Lace(last one in the store :)) and Lancome’s Le Khol Gloss in Pop Petrol-but haven’t worn it yet. I’m really excited for it.. i may end up snatching the copper one (since we didn’t get the MAC shadestick in the colour warm&cozy here :/), or even the petrol es palette…or the nail polish..hmm. 🙂

Natalia Avatar

woops…
all about eyes
liquid facial soap mild

and got the 182 buffer…cant wait to try it although i wish it was as pretty as your version christine!!

Anna Phalactyc Avatar

I spent some time in another city that had an amazing CCO, so I went a little nuts (all are MAC):

2 Studio Finish Concealers (NW20)- stocking up for cheap!
Red She Said l/s
Kanga Rouge l/s
another LE red l/s, forget which
Alta Moda Pro Longwear
Danger Zone mes trio
Blue Flame e/s
Femme Fi e/s – backup
perm highlight-color e/s, forget which
Florida cremeblend blush – from the Lilyland collection, I couldn’t believe they had these- for $13, no less!
217 Brush

Plus, I went to a MAC freestanding for 2N l/g, which I’m loving…

This sounds terrible, but I’m always conservative with $, and it was my first vacation in almost a year, so I got a bit reckless…

Kate Avatar

I just tried out (and, of course, fell in love with) MAC Liquidlast eyeliner and Lipglass (I’ve been a Dazzleglass/Lustreglass girl forever with some weird thing against the Lipglasses…got over that!) So I hauled:

Lipglasses in
Oyster Girl
Nico
Explicit
Russian Red

and Liquidlasts in
Aqualine
Electrolady
Inkspill

But I am on the hunt for MAC Violetta Lipstick (I WILL find it!) and when I do I’m going to find it hard not to pick up the new eyeshadows (I need to see this Lucky Green everyone keeps talking about)!

Rosanna Avatar

I went to MAC&MAC PRO on Monday:

“Bright Sunshine” E/S Pan Refill
“Clarity” E/S
“Florida” Cremeblend Blush

Trying to resist a second trip to MAC…waiting till Febuarary to go with a friend so we can stop each other from emptying our own pockets!

I’m about to head to my Animation Class in which the teacher is a fun guy although there’s a couple obnoxious wise-asses that I am not looking forward to seeing. I’ve got a drawing project due Monday but haven’t started yet, eek!

Samantha Avatar

An unexpected trip to Nordstrom & I came home with….

MAC Idol Eyes Shadow
MAC Dame Blush
MAC Funtabulous Dazzleglass
Betsey Johnson Owl Earrings – 50% OFF!
Betsey Johnson Vintage Vicky Cat Ring – 50% OFF!

Anitacska Avatar

I had the morning off today and went shopping, so I now have a nice long list. 🙂 Today I bought both Dior eyeshadow quints (new LE ones), the pink lace powder and their new face primer (not sure what it’s called), and the new highlighter from Lancome (from the O my rose collection). The primer was free with my Boots advantage card ponts (£28!) and she also gave me 4 samples incl. a 15 ml Capture total cream . Nice. 🙂

Yesterday I ordered a make up set from The Body Shop which was reduced from £70 to £25 and includes a vanity box, 3 brushes, mascara, eyelash curler, two glosses and a blush. I also ordered 3 lipsticks from Mac: New York Apple, Show Orchid and Sequins.

I bought a few things from eBay too, incl. the new Chanel quad – yep, I gave in, lol. 🙂

Phew, that’s it i think. 🙂

Kelly Avatar

Just got home from a little Friday makeup shopping! I used my back-to-MAC returns to get lipstick in Politely Pink, and then I got Cranberry, Beauty Marked, Showstopper, and Carbon eyeshadows (how did I never have Carbon before???). Earlier this week I picked up Benefit’s Sugarbomb blush and Smashbox Photo Finish primer. I can’t wait to play with all my new toys!!

Aisha Avatar

I was doing really well with not hauling. Until yesterday ><

MAC Lillyand Cremeblend Blush in So Sweet, So Easy
(everything below was on sale!)
Body Shop Body Focus Toning Massage Oil
Body Shop Cocoa Butter Everyday Summer Body Lotion
Body Shop White Musk Midnight Iris Sumptuous Silk Shower Gel
China Glaze Nail Laquer in Cruisin' (My first CG! Hard to find around here)
Lise Watier Professional Correctors Concealer Wheel (half off!)

I didn't do too bad I guess, under $50 for everything. But I'm heading to the mainland over the weekend. God knows I won't be able to resist the shopping in Vancouver. My wallet is doomed, haha!

Aisha Avatar

I found the CG at Winner’s for $4.50, I was so excited! I can’t wait to give it a try because I’ve heard nothing but good things about their polishes.

Aisha Avatar

I like the consistency of the concealers/correctors, they go on so smooth! I’ve only tried the paler peach and the green so far but I really like them. I was also oogling this bad boy for ages, so when I saw it for half off (at the Shoppers, actually!)I had to get it. Maybe you should check out your Shoppers? They had some Benefit for half-off as well at my store.

Sylvie Avatar

Well this week, I bought 6 China Glaze nail polishes from the Up and Away collection, D’Nouveau lipglass and By Candlelight MSF from ebay, a 15 palette from mac and the 165 brush (they still had it!).

Colleen Avatar

I had some returns/gift cards, so I hauled on Wednesday! I purchased:
L’Occitane Rich Face Cream (crossing my fingers that this one works!)
Fresh Rose Lip Treatment
Dior Addict Lipstick in Pink Embroidery (perfect MLBB color!)
Smashbox Heartbreaker Soft Lights
MAC Lucky Green eyeshdow
MAC Lillyland Shift to Pink Gelee (these last two are thanks to your reviews/swatches, Christine! They are amazing!)

I’m a Girl Scout leader and cookie sales start this weekend, so my weekend will consist of picking up/dividing up/handing out cookies. Weee!

Mary Avatar

I just ordered a few things from Sephora: The new V-day lippie set, the Stila Illuminater set, A Too-Faced Flatbuki, and the Kat Von D eyeshadow duo in Air Guitar.

Montrese Avatar

UMMM…lol…I bought so much crap this week! Here it goes:

-maybelline eyestudio palette in Sapphire Siren
-maybelline eyestudio duo in Navy narcissist
-hard candy shadow palette in temptation (came w/primer…interesting to see how i like it)
-hard candy shadow duo in backstage pass
-HIP gel liner in teal
-L’oreal Color Riche l/s in Fairest Nude (love it!!)
-Maybelline l/s in Nearly there (still on the fence about this color)
-Hard candy l/g in dolce vita (love the thickness & scent!)
-Nivea A Kiss of Shine l/g (doesn’t have a name on the tube, but its a pretty peachy type color)
-MAC Love Nectar l/g
-MAC C-Thru l/g
-2 Sonia Kashuk brushes
-Sally Henson nail polish in Sheer Vanilla
-2 hairbands from H&M
-3 pairs of earrings (2 from H&M & 1 from F21)
-1 necklace from F21
-2 rings from F21

Gonna start spring/summer shoe & clothing shopping this weekend…i’m tired just thinking about it. lol

AnGeLwInGz Avatar

I received my U/D Alice In Wonderland book of shadows today 🙂 I’m in heaven! It’s so pretty I’m afraid to touch it. Anyway, I’m currently rockin’ my Absolutely Alice nail polish and have received so many compliments.

Melissa Avatar

Well, I returned my clarisonic!

But in it’s place I got BeneFit’s silky finish lipstick in “good to go” and I love it!!! =) I feel like bella!

This weekend my nephew turns 2 months old!

Nene Avatar

I didn’t buy any make up this week. However, I want to buy Cremeblend Blush Joie-De-Vivre which I’ve tried recently. What I bought was a pair of Zara red shoes that I’m in love with! So happy with my new purchase.
Talking about dogs… my dog is such a sweetie! She understands everything we tell her, never barks and always giving us love. She’s 14 years old now and in a great shape. By the way, she’s been to five different countries!

Catherine Avatar

I was pretty good this week! I went to Nordie’s and Sephora twice to try and find something nice as a 3rd anniversary/vday present for SO to pick up for me, but I didn’t cave on anything myself. I did just agree to purchase a gently used LM Warm Eye palette though, since I thought it would be nice to have something compact and low shimmer for upcoming grad school interviews. =)

LiLi Avatar

I’m deployed overseas and had the darling boyfriend pick these up for me back in the states. Bless him. Probably odd for a straight, non MA male to have the following on his shopping list:

Operation Make LiLi Happy included…
Coconut ice and Light Affair Polish
So Sweet, So Easy and Joie-De-Vivre blushcremes
Feelin’ Good TLC

I’m really eyeballing Stila’s new Jewel palette, after Christine’s review. Anyone else try it?!?! Tell me ALL about it, pleeease???

Cherie Avatar

Twas a good week…

MAC:
– I B2M for Love Lace e/s and Lush & Bright lipgelee (love this)

SHOPPERS:
– Lancome Le crayon khôl eyeliner in Pop Petrol (teal)

I actually went with my mom for her Lancome makeover and they ended up givnig her a $40 gas card for her purchase and me a $20 one so my liner was almost free!!!

Cherie Avatar

Crap, hit send too soon…

My MAC store was sold out of Joie-De-Vivre cremeblush and Sally didn’t have any of the Up and Away Collection… sadness 🙁

Annnnd… weekend will be pretty quiet. Working OT tomorrow for a couple of hours (booo). Then have to do laundry and clean the house.

Fun note – I’m a huge Mad Men fan and recently discovered this (even thought many prob already have) – http://www.amctv.com/originals/madmen/madmenyourself/

Have a nice w/e everyone 🙂

Emy Avatar

I received a MAC gift card for christmas so this week was madness!!
Studio Fix NW15, Dazzlelight and Warm me Up (I gave in) are all mine! yay!! As a result there was my first week of full-On make-up ZOMG!

rashmi Avatar

hey wanna tell u what i bought
sugarbomb yeapeeeee and coralista both from macy’s online and got 2 free gifts …. lets see when they will ship
m dying to try sugarbomb

Nicci Avatar

I am going to go pick up Nars Dolce Vita lipstick tomorrow. I tried it out last week but didn’t purchase because I told myself I need to use up what I have now. So much for that idea! 🙂

This weekend I am going to go check out condos…I can’t wait to leave my apartment! The guy below me has 2 very loud dogs and the people across from me has 1 dog that cries every morning when the owner leaves for work. I want a dog in the future, but I really can’t stand dogs that must bark at any moving object…ugh!

Christine Avatar

Fun! Hey, my theory is, if you’re STILL coveting it a week later… 🙂

Good luck house hunting! We pretty much don’t let the dog bark. He knows he’s not supposed to. He does this cool alert bark… like literally, one big bellowing bark, and then he goes into his cage (that’s what we trained him to do any time the doorbell rings). Can totally understand about the noise, though, as an apartment dweller, LOL.

Miriam Avatar

I bought the Cuddle Sadestick (Warm and Cozy) and I like the color so much, but I don’t really like that it applies kinda bad, a 15 MACpalette, a charry Labello chapstick, Mythology, Honey Lust and Amber Lights refill…well not that much, but I do have to get a new Armani LSF soon
have a good day

Cherokee Avatar

I hauled a lot this week. I had a bad case of breakout which I attribute to stress, not drinking enough water, not getting enough sleep and possibly Neutrogena moisturizer. So I bought organic and natural skincare to try and combat it. Here we go.

Sephora:

OPI Nailpolish Let’s Do Lunch
Boscia 1-2-3 Preservative Free Set (not really loving)
Two Face Eye Shadow Insurance Eye Primer

Whole Foods:

Jane Carter Solution Condition and Sculpt (Hair)
Kimberly Sayer Moisturizer
Earth Science Clarifying Facial Wash
Desert Essence Blemish Touch Stick
Badger Cocoa Butter Lip Balm

CVS:

Essence of Beauty Powder Brush

MAC:

Warm Soul Mineralized Blush
Expensive Pink Eyeshadow
Satin Taupe Eyeshadow
Preppy and Lush & Bright Lipgelee from Lillyland Collection

I am going to CVS today to pick up Lash Blast and Lash Exact from Covergirl. They are on sale. Also, Sally Hanson nailpolish. They have a color (can’t remember the name) that is what I wanted Metro Chic (OPI Sephora) to look like but didn’t.

Have a great weekend everyone.

Luisafer Avatar

I did something great!!! with hubby, we just found our we’re pregnant, so we checked lots of cute stuff for the baby, most of them didn’t get because we don’t know the sex of the baby, but got bottles, album, cloth… fun and exciting!!!

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