Free for Haul Friday, Volume #059
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!
Haul: Some products from Chanel spring, but they won’t arrive for like… at least a week. Maybe after Christmas if I’m lucky.
Weekend plans: Got tons and tons of blogging to do so that I can relax over Christmas (without you ever knowing!).
What’s on your cheeks: Still gotta jump in the shower, so nada yet!
Keep adding your pet photos to the Temptalia Pets flickr group! 🙂
This week’s Mellan photo!
We were part of Pawcurious’ 12 Days of Petmas; Mellan was 5 bells ringing!
More Mellan photos…
he is so damned handsome!!!!!!!! I have an 8 month old lab retriever mix myself – kinda has the same expression your boy does 🙂
Most of my black friday items have come. Six OCC Lip Tars as well as the OCC Mixmaster lip tar set, several Sugarpill loose e/s, soon I’ll have some Shiro loose e/s. Plus, I snagged NARS Habanera, and Hourglass Exhibition last time at sephora.
I’ve got all my items together for end/beginning of the year giveaways, and snagged a few items for that, too.
Haul: haha nothing expensive!! just some new lash blast and a revlon eyelash curler because I can’t get to sephora to get another shu on!
Weekend plans: I’m going snow shoeing today and im excited because its only -11 so we won’t freeze to death! Then relaxing all weekend to recover from the stress attack that was exam period.
What’s on your cheeks: just clinic dramatically different gel moisturizer
and i LOVE LOVE LOVE those mellan pics!! he looks so wise hahah i wish my lab would sit still long enough to get a picture!
ps-i am loving swatchiholidays (or whatever it was called haha) i love the little short reviews and how everytime i log on there is atleast 7 or 8 new posts! thanks so much!
Haul: Meow cosmetic foundation samples, Yaby Cosmetics liquid foundation in apricot – corrector and their 12ml refillable empty tubes (pack of 3) fro mixing my custom shade of FACE atelier foundation as soon as the Chromium Green Oxide I ordered from Coastal Scents comes in the mail. Also got mu other order from Coastal Scents for Shadow Worx Matte Eye Primer and few glitters in the mail.
Weekend plans: Present wrapping and finish my haul review from IMATS Toronto a full month and a half late.
What’s on your cheeks: nothing but my natural flushed skin. >_<
I like the comments at the Pawcurious’ 12 Days of Petmas that this should bet turned into a calander. 😉
“Weekend plans: Got tons and tons of blogging to do so that I can relax over Christmas (without you ever knowing!).”
Auto Posts … nice! You deserve time off.
I bought a NARS lipgloss in ‘All Night Long’, a Caudalie lip conditioner duo, KVD Painted Love gloss in Rosary, Prayer and Homegirl. I also bought some BE Buxom lip polishes, but they’re not here yet.
Mellan has the sweetest and most loyal look in his eyes that i’ve ever seen on a dog! so expressive =)
Haul: NYX jumbo pencil in Milk, OPI Teasy-Does-It, OPI Diva of Geneva
Plans: Wait for my boyfriend to get into town and pack for our trip to DC for Christmas!
Cheeks: MAC Darkly My Dear (VV)
Haul: Nada. Well, do cotton balls count? 😉
Weekend plans: It looks like I will be shoveling snow ALL weekend long and possibly snowed in on Sunday. I hope to get out and take some photos.
What’s on your cheeks: Nothing, but I have a nice flush from walking to my office from the parking garage at work in the cold!
Haul: finally getting the Naked palette from Urban Decay!!!!! I’ve been waiting for months!!!
Great pictures of Mellan. =)
Haul: No haul this week. =\ Maybe next Friday =)
Haul from VIB event at Sephora:
Benefit Creaseless Cream Shadow in Busy Signal – LOOOVE!
Tarte LipSurgence Natural Matte Lip Stain in Fiery – not love. It’s going back because it is just as drying as any other red lippie.
NARS Blush in Sex Appeal – Love again!
Smashbox Doubletake Lip Color in Sugar & Spice – a gift for my mom.
Weekend: Haven’t decided. It’s gonna snow again, so maybe just hang out and watch some movies/drink cocoa before the holiday frenzy begins.
Cheeks: NARS Sex Appeal
I finally found the time to get my hair done! And these pictures really made my day!!! Caan’t help but smile… ^^ Mellan, you’re adorable! *hugs*
Haul: LORAC Tie Dye For Lip Glosses
Weekend plans: Company Holiday Party tonight (donning the LORAC Holiday Look- gold brown smokey eye and pink lips!)
What’s on your cheeks: BE Escape
Haul: Monday, my mostly-for-Christmas-gifts polish haul came in, along with four China Glaze polishes for me (Blue Hawaiian, Meet Me In the Lime-Light, Spontaneous, and Electric Lilac). Last night, I hit up Walgreens and, with some smart shopping, wound up with two Revlon Top Speed polishes (Jaded and Vintage), an EOS lip balm (the mint one), a Sinful Colors glitter (Call You Later), and a Sally Hansen party box…which, at $5.99 (or essentially free, due to Jingle Cash from one of the Top Speeds), turned out to be worth it, since I can give the few products I won’t use to my family as stocking stuffers.
Weekend plans: I work tonight and tomorrow night. But tomorrow’s my dad’s birthday, so we might go out to lunch or something.
Haul: Nothing new for the moment. Planning on trying out lipsticks from MAC Pro Long collection.
Weekend plans: I was gonna go out for dinner tomorrow night and see the new Narnia movie on Sunday but today it’s started snowing so I guess I’ll have to stay home.
What’s on your cheeks: Nothing lol. =)
Haul: Nars Follow the Boys lipgloss set from Sephora and Kat Von D lipstick in A-Go-Go.
Weekend plans: Lots of homework! Prepping the house for our Christmas festivities.
On my cheeks: Nothing at the moment, but I’m about to attack them with my NARS Orgasm Multiple and Physician’s Formula bronze booster.
Haul: projects for school due after christmas break
Weekend Plans: shop for gifts, experiment with new makeup
Whats on your cheeks: nothing! me and my friend decided today we would let our natural beauty take over today, so no makeup!
My skin feels so happy!
Haul: I got my Stila CyberMonday (more like Cyber week LOL) items in and I’m so excited! Been wearing/testing them all week. 😀
Weekend plans: We have all of our Giftmas shopping to complete this weekend. Wish us luck! 😀
What’s on your cheeks: I’ve been going without blush this week to test out some redness reducer creams and primers.
Mellan is such a cutie. I need to get some photos of my pets to share 😀
I bought these today: NYX 78 eyeshadow palette (my first NYX product) and Korres Guava Lipstick in Natural Pink (this is my fav lipstick by far, the formula is amazing, so good for dry lips)
Haul: a Bobbi Brown cream eyeliner in mahogany.
Plans for weekend: Start wrapping presents; catch up on sleep?
Nothing on the cheeks. It’s raining and I want my skin to breathe.
Mellan is adorable, and so patient with the poses!
YOUR BEST PICTURE EVER!!!!
Hi Christine! Melan is so cute! I like the 4th photo! He looks extra-cute! Haha!
Haul: MAC Studio Sculpt Foundation (that’s for my mom), MAC Studio Fix Powder (for my sister) and for me this week I only bought MAC 3D Silver Glitter… I can’t wait to use it on New Years Evening!
Weekend Plans: Packing and shopping!
No makeup today!
This week I’ve picked up MAC Pro Longwear Foundation, laura Mercier fan brush, a jar of Hope, Nicole OPI ‘Love your life’ and Laura Mercier invisible setting powder.
My weekend plans include working on another group paper and an individual paper and working all weekend. Fun times!
On my checks today I have my go to blush Nars Torrid.
I hope everyone has a great weekend!!!!!!!
Haul: I made an order to sephora yesterday for Illuamasqua eye liner and a Nars eyeshadow in Night Life, I used 100 points for a hair product and got four other samples, I am just in love with that website recently!
Weekend Plans: Well as of right now my plans are just to work and relax!
What’s on your cheeks: Nothing, Im not even dressed yet! But Ill probably put Nars orgasm on soon when I go into work.
Haul: Chanel Black Pearl nail polish, NARS Sheerglow Foundation, Bare Minerals Well Rested
Weekend plans: Driving home 15 hours with my doggie for Christmas
What’s on your cheeks: Lancome Blush Subtil in Mauve Coquette
Haul: Chanel’s Ombres Perlees quint and their new Espiegle blush (HURRAY, can’t wait for them to come!!!), the UD Naked palette, NARS Turkish Delight and Sheer Glow, MUFE Aqua Cream #2
Weekend plans: Buying Christmas presents and, if the weather gets better, hopefully Disneyland!
What’s on your cheeks: NARS Cream Blush in Penny Lane
I love Mellan’s collar lol
This week I got Myface Bling-tone eyeshadow in Gilt-y, and also their ‘One Hit Wonder’ lipgloss also in Gilt-y (a glittery yellow gold), in the hope of being able to use this over red or fuchsia lipstick. With these I got a free gift set of their lipgloss and nail polish in “Diamonds and Pearls” and a black eye pencil.
I also got Models Own nail polishes in 25 Carat Gold, Gold Digger and Juicy Jules (silver glitter) on a 3 for 2 offer, Sally Hansen “Hard As Nails”, Sleek ‘Pout Polish’ (tinted lip conditioner) in Pink Cadillac and Electro Peach and their glitter eyeliner in Hollywood (gold).
Yesterday, the courier delivered to me MAC Lustreglass in Instant Gold, Lustre Lipstick in Cockney and Dazzleglass in Funtabulous. Not keen on the price per ounce on the latter, but the colour is absolutely beautiful.
The kids broke up from school today, and it’s snowing again. I’m looking forward to putting up the tree this weekend, and watching Christmas films on TV.
I had many compliments from sales assistants today on my festive nail polish – China Glaze Midnight Kiss and Party Hearty.
Haul: Nars Pokerface (wearing right now, I’m so in love), Illamasqua Force, Tweezerman Brow Beauty Bubble, Philosophy Melting Marshmallow set.
Weekend plans: None really. I pulled a muscle in my neck yesterday so I’m recovering from that. I’ll probably just hang around the house.
What’s on your cheeks: Benefit Georgia. 🙂
Haul: Givenchy Vax’in for Youth, Dior Aztec Chocolate nail lacquer, Hayden Harnett CLU Hobo
Weekend plans: Spending time with my friend’s 16-yr-old daughter teaching her makeup techniques and skin care. It’s like the daughter I never had! Catching up on sleep.
What’s on your cheeks: Nothing
I bought Chanel Spring 2011 items — Black Pearl nail polish, the blush in Espiegle, the Rouge Allure in Coquette, and a Glossimer in Nakkar. I love them all and plan to get a manicure this weekend with Black Pearl!
Mellan loves the camera!
Haul: A Sephora order that has been sitting at the warehouse since Monday: Benefit Femme Metale, L’Occitane Shea Butter Discovery Collection, SEPHORA Flashy Liner Waterproof Eye Pencil Set, and Stila Artist’s Inspiration Palette.
Another Rock & Repulic blending brush, Wicked and Corset eye shadows.
Weekend Plans: Knock out some of this Christmas shopping. I’m so behind.
Cheeks: Nothing
I always forgot part of my haul. :-\
MAC Pink Friday lipstick and I finally ordered a Konad stamping kit.
I love the Mellan pics! So cute!
Haul: Viva Glam V Lipglass, Gesina lipstick from the Marcel Wanders collection, Ransom 24/7 eye pencil from Urban Decay, and Quickie XXX Shine lip gloss.
Weekend plans: I’ll probably watch “Tangled” this weekend.
What’s on your cheeks: Nothing at the moment, but the last blush I wore was Gentle Mineralize Blush. I also used Urban Decay’s Moonshine Cream Highlight.
jeez what a cutie! pics like this just make me melt 😀
Aw Mellan!
Haul: Essie “Demure Vixen”, and loving it! Bought it because it was a dupe for the Estee Lauder “Surreal Violet”.
Weekend plans: Going out to my dinner with my as-of-yesterday boyfriend!
On my cheeks: Youngblood Mineral Cosmetics blush (I forget what shade) from the artist palette. Amazing powders – so velvety and natural looking.
Haul: I got some of the tartan tale kit – the purple and browns eyeshadow kits and my scottish fling – love them!
Weekend plans: lots and lots of work that needs to get done
What’s on your cheeks: maybeline dream mousse blush in peach satin and man msf in petticoat
Mellan is so cute!!!
This is my haul from my recent trip to Berlin and Copenhagen airport:
– (Mac Pro) Golden Olive and Chocolate Brown Pigments, Brule e/s, Bat Black CCB
– Illamasqua Underworld l/s, Lippmann Bad Romance and Accross the Universe nail polishes
– 116, 150, and 275 brushes, and 6 Twists of Tartan e/s Quad
– Shiseido Luminizing Satin Eye Color Trio GD804 (golden, olive, light blue)
I have also bought a new eau de toilette, 7:15am in Bali by Kenzo, and I managed to get Nice Vice PP!
I have Stereo Rose on cheeks.
Haul – All BobbiBrown – Black Mauve Shimmer Ink Eyeliner, Cabo Coral Pot Rouge, and Body Shimmer Brick.
Weekend Plans – Watching the kids in their Christmas Program at church.
Cheeks – MAC MSF in Petticoat
Haul: Benefit Girl Meets Pearl highlighter (perfect for all skin tones! I’ve hated EVERY highlighter I’ve ever tried but this one is perfect!), NARS lipstick in Senorita, NARS lipstick in Schiap, Nars Multiple in Portofino, NARS bronzer in Laguna, NARS trio eyeshadow in Okinawa (Got it on accident; wanted the melusine duo and was SO upset about the mistake until I tried it out-love it!) On a bit of a NARS binge lately. 😉
Weekand plans: Hopefully hang out with the boy and another friend for a bit, get some homework done.
What’s on your cheeks: NARS multiple in Portofino!
You have such a gorgeous & obedient dog, Christine ! =)
Haul: MAC Well Dressed, Benefit Georgia, Stila Kitten
Weekend plans: Visiting my grandparents and baking cookies
What’s on your cheeks: Well Dressed
Haul: Nars Dolce Vita lipstick, Smashbox Light Primer, Wet n’ Wild Coloricon Golden Goddess palette.
Weekend Plans: I’m actually leaving for Egypt tomorrow night, though I won’t actually get there until Monday. So I guess my weekend plans are packing, sitting on a plane with my husband, and seeing some friends during a long layover in New York.
Cheeks: Nothing. I’ve been having some awful breakouts over the last week, so I’m giving my skin a break today.
Haul: E.L.F. Studio blush in Candid Coral and Tickled Pink (wanted to give them a try) Revlon Illuminace Creme Shadow in Precious Metals, Revlon Vintage Special Edition lipstick in Fire & Ice, Tokidoki mini hair dryer, NARS Parrot Cay eyeliner, 9 NYX round lipsticks (Cherry Culture had a sale i couldnt resist)and some The Body Needs mineral shadows.
Side note i think im a makeup addict, seriously.
Weekend plans: hang out with my bestie whos visiting from miami!
Love Mellans pics!!!! So beautiful, not camera shy at all i see.
Haul: China Glaze For Audrey, Little Drummer Boy, and In Awe of Amber
weekend plans: I still have christmas shopping left to do!
Haul: Closest thing I’ve had to a haul is all NYX, 3 lip liners, 3 lip glosses, and a jumbo eye pencil in Milk.
Weekend plans: A friend is having a birthday party tomorrow, so lots of German food and beer and merriment 🙂
What’s on your cheeks: Nothing! I’m having a makeup-free day today. My skin is going all crazy and dry and flaky because of the cold weather 🙁
Also, Mellan is the sweetest thing, I wanna scratch all that extra skin under his neck 🙂 Labradors are my favorite canines, they’re so smart and sweet and playful. I just gave mine a bath yesterday and I just finished using a Furminator on him today so he’s super soft and shiny.
BTW, the Furminator is the best investment EVER. It gets rid of sooooo much hair.
The Furminator is great!!! I also use their deshedding solution and like it. I’m not as “OMG!” about it as the tool itself, but it seems to work…
Ooo, I might have to pick some up next time I get some dog food 🙂 Anything to help keep those little furballs from collecting in the corners of my house.
Mellan! Seriously.. he makes my friday every time..
I love the picture with the hat.. he’s like REALLY? REALLY? You seriously want me to have this hat on?
Haul: Considered buying a new roche cream but after sample, no thanks. Might pick up those items that I’ve been looking at from Benefit tonight. Also, picked up some Say Yes to Cucumber facial wipes.. WAY better than the L’oreal Genesis ones..
Friday Plans: See the boy! He finished school last night 😀
Weekend Plans: Christmas shop and Christmas Clean!
haul: RBL grunge came in the mail!
plans: indulge in laziness 🙂
cheeks: chanel soho highlighter/blush
Got my Stila Cyber Monday loot….I got the Puurfect Cat Eye palette and some neutral eye shadows. Luuuuuv it all!
This weekend is gonna b crazy!! Christmas parties, my boyfriend’s bday, and work!!!
On my cheeks I’m wearing MAC So Sweet So Easy cream blush with Benefits Coralista!
I only bought a MAC 231 Brush, because the rest of my money when to presents and wrapping stuff!
But I got two things in a swap: NARS “Dolce Vita” Blush and NARS “Habanera” Eyeshadow Duo. I love these two products!!!
What’s on my Cheeks: Nothing yet, but I would choose NARS Dolce Vita!
My fav Mellan photo is the one with the Santa hat!! :))
Haul: OPI DS in Extravagance & Reflection, Earth Therapeutics Manicure Essentials Kit, and Orly Fantasea.
Weekend plans: Finish shopping for stocking stuffers and bake cookies.
What’s on your cheeks: MAC Cremeblend Blush in Joie-De-Vivre.
So cute!
Haul: Rimmel Lasting Finish foundation, Garnier Fresh Toner. Clearasil Ultra Overnight Lotion.
Weekend plans: Maybe I’ll finally get to go snowboarding, if it decides not to rain on the mountain. And then I have some serious organizing to do – being an Arts student means so many papers! Plus I have a book I’d like to get through, since I’ve had no time to read all term.
What’s on your cheeks: Cover Girl Cheekers blush “Natural Shimmer.”
Beauty Haul:
– Bobbi Brown Corrector/Bisque
– Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner/Black Ink
– (2) Jack Black Intense Therapy Lip Balm
– Sephora Eyelash Curler
Weekend plans:
I’m recovering from being sick! But I’m watching The Nutcracker tomorrow night. 🙂
What’s on my cheeks:
MAC’s Sweetness, my all time fave! I am sad I’ve hit pan. </3
Haul: 24/7 Jackpot set- although considering returning it and waiting for anniversary set since I don’t personally own any UD pencils, yet.
Weekend Plans: I will hopefully be watching Black Swan. Also, belated Hanukkah dinner at the boyfriend’s house.
What’s on your cheeks: Nothing, just got back from a jog.
Haul: Just another MUFE Rouge Artist Lipstick #25 which by the way also stinks like flowers, makes my stomach and head hurt! I love this shade tho, im keeping it and try to leave the cap off to make it stink less.
Weekend Plans: My weekend plans are always tne same, work!
Whats on your cheeks: Benefits Coralista, i ignored this for a while but its grown on me! Its my new love!!
Haul: Just another MUFE Rouge Artist Lipstick #25 which by the way also stinks and tastes like flowers, makes my stomach and head hurt! I love this shade tho, im keeping it and try to leave the cap off to make it stink less.
Weekend Plans: My weekend plans are always tne same, work!
Whats on your cheeks: Benefits Coralista, i ignored this for a while but its grown on me! Its my new love!!
Haul: Jack Black lip balms (the mint and lemon & chamomile ones), Estee Lauder lipsticks in Radiant Rose and Chelsea Rose, Guerlain Rouge G in Grenade (very summery!) a backup of my Dior foundation and a Bobbi Brown lip palette for my mothers birthday present (which is the day after Xmas).
Weekend plans: Finish Xmas shopping, wrap all of them and some housework. Making homemade pizza for dinner!
What’s on my cheeks: TheBalm Hot Mama – hey, it’s summer down here!
PS. Mellan is SO handome with his red bell collar! Squee!
Haul: lot! i had to reward myself after a week of jury duty 🙂 i got the lash stash kit from sephora during their vib event. from mac i got goldmine gorgous gold da bling sushi flower bronze and beauty marked eyeshadows and another creme cup lipstick since i dropped mine on my carpet and it got covered in cat hair. i also got all 4 of the wet n wild le holiday palettes
Weekend plans: catch up on sleep! ive been up at 6 every morning this week for jury duty
What’s on your cheeks: soft and gentle msf!
Haul: Lauren Luke Smoky Classics Palette, MUFE eyeshadow in gray beige, Sephora Flashy Eyeliner (the purple one, supposed to be a dupe for Urban decays Ransom)
Weekend Plans: Move out furniture (prepping for my move to columbus next week)
On Cheeks: Nothing, letting the skin breathe today!
Haul: urban decay midnight cowboy set, urban decay delux palette, tarte liner, KVD liner
plans: at work tonight, work tomorrow and hopefully getting some shopping done after since I work at the mall, and Sunday one of the girls I’ve known since I was little is getting married!
Haul: Nicki Minaj Pink 4 Friday lipstick
Weekend plans: Going to see Prince tomorrow at Madison Square garden!
What’s on your cheeks: Benefit sugarbomb
Haul: I got 3 perfumes from Suds n Sass and discovered that “Bella” is a near match for Prada Infusion d’Tubereuse; got 3 Orglamix colors from a blog sale; some Meow samples and one “full” size which is TINY; waiting on a lot more mineral makeup from Etsy sellers!
Weekend plans: Going out for my brother’s birthday celebration tonight, and a graduation party with a cookie party at the end of that on Sunday 🙂
On my cheeks: NARS Orgasm as always – really want to find a new fave!
Haul: Lots of drugstore xP Rimmel Glam Eyes shadows in Peacock and the brown one; Rimmel lipstick in Airy Fairy; Revlon ColorBurst lipgloss in…some rosy mauve color. Faith Hill fragrance :))
Weekend plans: Play date with a friend from high school. Family Christmas party! Christmas service at church!
What’s on your cheeks: Some random Sephora baby pink blush
No hauls for me..but I finally got back on orders with the air force so I’ll get a check in two weeks. And believe me I will be hauling. LOVE the Mellan pics…such cutie
omg! so cute!!
Haul: Got a Make Up Forever Rouge Artist Intense LS in #29 and a MAC taupe eyebrow pencil
Plans for the weekend: finish buying a couple of presents, wrap presents, clean house, and get ready for Christmas
What’s on my cheeks: the big bronzer by Cargo and Cabana boy by The Balm
I don’t have any pets, my kids beg me to get them one but I have enough taking care of them to also take care of a pet.
Haul: I did a LOT of hauling these past few weeks! Exams have hit me hard, and it makes me want to spend more money! I got a MUFE face and body foundation, Bobbi brown stick foundation, and NARS Sheer Glow foundation. YSL Rouge Volupte #1 & #2, Lippmann nail polish, and so much more!
If you’d like to see some pictures, feel free to visit my blog by clicking my name!
I’m new to blogging, and Christine has inspired me to start! 🙂 Thank you!
Haul: Too Faced Enchanted Glamourland palette which will not arrive from Sephora.com til next week.
Weekend Plans: 4 holiday parties I may or may not go to. Plus, celebrating my parents’ 50th wedding anniversary. It’s actually today but we’ll celebrate tomorrow because I had a work holiday party today.
Cheeks: Nada. I already took off all my makeup, although I wore Super Orgasm on my cheeks earlier.
Mellan’s such a good doggie when it comes to photos. I’m jealous! I wish Conan behaved better when the camera is around lol.
Haul: MAC Pro Longwear foundation, Laura Mercier invisible setting powder and fan brush, MAC Dazzleglass Creme in Passing Fancy, and Philosophy Hope in a jar
Weekend Plans: A lot of homework. I have a team paper, individual paper and a test due Monday
On my Checks: my go to blush NARS Torrid
I hope everyone has a great weekend
Mellan is SOO photogenic! It seems like he’s such a ham! 😀
Cute boy’s grown handsome!
Happy holidays! 😀