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Free for Haul Friday, Volume #326

Welcome to Free For Haul Friday!

  • Haul: Christian Louboutin spring 2016 polish trios, Tom Ford Cream Color for Eyes x3, Tom Ford Patent Finish Lip Colors x3
  • Weekend plans: Super Bowl on Sunday!
  • What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Hot shower or curl up with Mellan, usually the first followed by a cuddle session!

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This week’s Mellan photo…

Cutest dog ever! I see him with Mommy eyes ??

A photo posted by Christine M. (@temptalia) on

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Katherine T. Avatar

What beautiful brown eyes!
*Haul –NARS Stud (gorgeous!), Sephora Jumbo Crayon & Liner ( Secret Boudoir, Green Shimmer, Downtown Girl, Cafe Au Lait, Pretty Little Things) they have a lot of matte colors and I’m using as cream base for shadows, Bliss Hand Creams from Hautelook sale, deluxe samples of Fresh Black Tea Delay Serum & Belief Hungarian Water Essence
*Weekend – visit MAC to swatch the Pink Flamingo collection, dinner with family
* To Clear My Head – I usually go through all the possible options, sleep on it, then the solution comes to me the next morning, when I’m in the shower!

Michele @Binxcat4ever Avatar

Katherine – Update if you can after you swatch the MAC collection. I already bought the shadow palette (received) and Long Legged (based on Christine’s swatches and review) which is scheduled to be delivered today. I considered other pieces form the collection and would love to know your thoughts to add to Christine’s reviews since you are closer in skin tone to me. [Oh, and hey, thank again Christine!]

Julia Avatar

Wow, Christine- that is one luxurious haul you’ve got! Looking forward to the reviews, as always.

Haul: I think I am actually going to try a February no-buy! But if I’m lucky, my Illamasqua nail polishes from HauteLook will show up right in the middle of it… doesn’t count b/c paid in Jan! Hehe 🙂
Weekend plans: Super Bowl, but I’m only in it for the nachos…
What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Walk my doggies (aren’t dogs the best little stress relievers??) or bake something.

monica Avatar

Haul: Nothing! Prepping to buy a plane ticket
Weekend plans: relaxing & planning next weekend!
What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Read a book or listen to Backstreet Boys

Fran Avatar

Haul: I used my Sephora 10% off coupon: Urban Decay Urban Spectrum palette (love! these are what I think of when I think of UD shadows!); Urban Decay x Gwen Stephani lipsticks in Firebird, Rock Steady, and Wonderland (love! although I do need to use a lip liner or primer to keep them from bleeding a bit in the corners — the fact that they sell matching pencils should be a clue, I guess); BECCA Shimmering Skin Perfector Pressed in Pearl; Makeup For Ever HD Blush in 510 Raspberry and #148 Blending Blush Brush (love!); Ardency Inn Americana Custom Coverage Concentrate in Fair Pink (to mix with Pink Beige) and Josie Maran Argan Daily Moisturizer Protect + Perfect SPF47 and Drunk Elephant Umbra Sheer Physical Defense SPF30 so I can mix some bases in addition to IT Cosmetics CC Cream; and… I took the plunge: Ardency Inn lip color in Black is Blue and Sephora + Pantone lipstick in Serenity — and they do make a gorgeous medium periwinkle on the lips when mixed, which I even think looks really good on me, but have yet to wear out of the apartment! I think I need to go to a music concert — something I’ve been wanting to do for a long time anyway — so I have someplace to wear it! Both colors should also be good for turning down the temperature on lipsticks that lean a bit too warm — I’m going to have to try mixing them with some of my other lipsticks.
Weekend plans: catch up with friends; cook, read, knit.
What do you do when you need to clear your head?: go for a walk, or listen to music while playing simple word games on my Kindle.

Ginny Avatar

I knew there was a 10% promotion at Sephora…. but when I went to the site/went back through my emails when I was ready to use it, I couldn’t find anything about it. Is it one code for everybody, and what is it, do you know?

Fran Avatar

It’s so beautiful. I haven’t even used half the colors in in yet, but I’m totally in love. The only thing I can’t figure out about it is the way the lid isn’t attached to the rest of the packaging — makes it a bit impractical to store if you don’t have a space to display it! It seems like they at least could have made it magnetic. I need to put a big rubber band around it, because I’ve got my palettes stored on end so I can easily find the one I want not lying flat in a pile I have to dig through!

And Christine, I really recommend trying the Ardency Inn Black is Blue lipstick. It’s gorgeous, and the formula is excellent.

Jennifer Avatar

Haul: Christian Dior cleansing oil and Maybelline Full n Soft waterproof mascara
Weekend plans: hanging out with one of my best friends tomorrow and sunday I’m taking care of the kids at church
What do you do when you need to clear your head? I call my best friend and talk things out

Meghan Avatar

Haul: Still no haul! But a Sephora order is on it’s way 🙂 First one since December 5!
Weekend plans: I’m off work today and really going to get into some homework! I’m so behind 😐
What do you do when you need to clear your head? A good run, a big hug, and a nice sleep!

Tammy B Avatar

From M.A.C. Flamingo Park:
Blush: Let’s Be Friends, This Could be Fun, and Life’s a Picnic
Eyes: Flamingo Park Eyeshadow Palette
Lips: Flocking Fabulous, Nice to Meet You, and Be silly.

Weekend Plans: I’m taking a four day weekend to read, cook, and relax.

Clear my head: I like to work out hard or cook while listening to blog radio (My Old Kentucky Blog or Gorilla vs Bear.)

Michele @Binxcat4ever Avatar

Haul: I’m stringing my haul together (instead of by retailer) so I don’t hog up your feed – LOL!
RMS Beauty Eye Polish in Lunar and Myth, Mario Badescu Seaweed Night Cream and Peptide Renewal Serum, Sample Moisturizer (GWP) – [Bought as backups], IT Cosmetics Brow Power Universal Eyebrow Pencil, Zoya Remove + Big Flipper Nail Polish Remover, 3 Free Samples, Mario Badescu Anti Acne Serum (for daughter), Buffering Lotion (2 – one for daughter), Sample Moisturizer (GWP), 16 Piece Beauty Bag (GWP), Juice Organics Repairing Shampoo & Conditioner Sample, 3 Free Samples, Kevin Murphy Angel Wash, Angel Masque and Travel-Size Session Spray, Lollia Calm Little Luxe Eau de Parfum, Marc Jacobs Beauty Enamored Hi-Shine Gloss Lip Lacquer Lipgloss (320 Love Drunk), Benefit Cosmetics Dandelion Shy Beam Deluxe Sample, AERIN Rose Lip Conditioner Deluxe Sample [I really love this and plan to buy the full size when it’s back in stock.], 3 Free Samples, Milk Makeup Hero Salve and Matte Quad Foursome [Tried the salve using a lip brush and it’s fab for cuticles!], Uncommon Affair Sample Bag, 3 Free Samples, Hum Nutrition Raw Beauty Green Superfood Powder, 5 Free Samples, Milk Makeup Oil Lip Stain (Vibes), 3 Free Samples, Formula X #ColorCurators: Patrick Starrr Edition – Nail Polish (Yazzz), 3 Free Samples, Hum Nutrition Daily Cleanse (1 for daughter), Hum Nutrition Skinny Bird (for daughter), 3 Free Samples, Armani Lip Maestro Deluxe Sample (400), MAC Flamingo Park Lipstick (Long Legged and Fabulous), 3 Free Samples, Sheen Supreme Lipstick (Asian Flower), Pro Eye Makeup Remover Sample

Weekend plans: Work on daughter’s house and go curtain shopping with her.

What do you do when you need to clear your head? Country road drive. Nothing better to refocus and balance.

Sarah Avatar

Haul: Lululemon yoga pants as a special treat for working out three weeks in a row!
Weekend Plans: Take my black and tan coonhound into the woods so he can play in the freshly fallen snow and sniff out critters!
Clear my head: a tough workout, a long walk n’ talk with my husband, or a good night’s sleep.

Diana Avatar

Haul: Snow White compact, MUFE mattifying primer, Urban Decay All Nighter, Urban Decay eyebrow gel, Too Faced Beautifully Blushed & Bronzed Set, Real Techniques setting brush and eyebrow brush
Weekend plans: Watching some movies, heading to a Super Bowl party on Sunday.
What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Curl up in a ball and watch The Simpsons.

t Avatar

haul: the new RTW lip tar in disintegration, derelict, and stud
plans: definitely watching the super bowl on sunday, and tomorrow … maybe seeing some short films with a friend
clear my head: sometimes taking a nap, sometimes having a cup of tea

Pteetsa Avatar

Oh my, Mellan is just the cutest.

Haul: YSL Clash and White palette – unusual and gorgeous – I love it! Also the new Spring 2016 YSL palette, but the colors look similar to the new NARS eyeshadows for Spring, so I don’t think I’m going to keep it. The packaging is beautiful though. Bits and bobs from ebay: Armani ETK #24 and Chanel Tisse Fantaisie.

Weekend plans: Well, I did something horrible to my back, so a whole lot of motionless nothing is my guess.

What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Clean up – an uncluttered space usually helps me think more clearly or get up and go for a break (at work) or pet cats (at home).

Claire L Avatar

Haul: *Finally* got the UD x Gwen Stefani blush palette and 3 lipsticks (Firebird, Wonderland and Plaid) after UD UK failing to fulfil my first order. This time they came good and I even got the same samples again ?. The palette is gorgeous and so are the lipsticks. Can’t get over how different Plaid looks on the skin to how it’s in the tube, love it.

Skincare from Escentual.com: DHC Resveratol Essence

Plans for weekend: just relaxing on Sat plus food shopping after a stressful couple of days where I’ve had medical appointments, had a long one today for my little girl, unfortunately she needs glasses at only 21 months corrected due to her medical history ?. Still, it could be worse so I’m very grateful. On Sun we’ve been invited over to a friend’s house to meet their little boy again, born last summer.

What do I do when I need to clear my head? Sit with a cup of tea and surf the net, Facebooking and reading beauty sites like this one ?.

Kat Avatar

Haul: Bite Beauty Luminous Creme lipstick in Fig and TokyoMilk Femme Fatale mini perfume set.

Weekend plans: If they clear out the streets by tomorrow, I’m going to to Sephora to hunt down some more Luminous Creme lipsticks. I hope they have a Pepper, it’s become such a go-to lipstick for me and I’ve already made a noticeable dent in the one i got in December. Although, I did see the swatch sheet on someone’s Instagram that allegedly shows the new formula, and they do have a shade labeled Pepper. We’ll see.

How I clear my head: I usually do some difficult knitting. If I have to put my mind completely to that task, it’s hard to think about anything else. And then once I’ve gotten some knitting done, I have the bonus satisfaction of having produced something.

Mindy Avatar

•Haul: Skincueticals Age & Blemish Defense Serum. This is my 3rd bottle…
•Weekend plans: Tomorrow I plan on cleaning the garage and the linen closet. Then Super Bowl on Sunday. Oh, and I’m getting new highlights on Saturday too.
•What do you do when you need to clear your head?: I love taking baths but I’m trying to channel my stress reduction into working out and stretching.

xamyx Avatar

Haul: UD Spectrum palette, Becca Pressed Skin Perfector in Pearl, Kat von D Lock-It Foundation in Light 42 & Featherweight Primer, Physician’s Formula Argan Wear Coconut Water Primer, e.l.f. Contour Palette (powder), contour brush, & pointed foundation brush, NYX Strobe of Genius palette, and Maybelline Dream Velvet foundation in 10 Porcelain Ivory, the sponge applicator, & Dream Lumi Concealer in Radiant (all 1/2 price at Target, so I took a chance-I’m sooo glad I did!).

Plans: I just re-dyed my hair black, but I have to redo the ends, since some of the auburn tones are still bleeding through…

Clear My Head: I’m *always* thinking about something, LOL! The only way to turn it off is sleeping…

megan Avatar

Haul: Pixi Skintreats (Glow Mud Mask and Cleanser), Burt’s Bees facial wipes, NYX Intense Butter gloss in Oatmeal Raisin, Too Faced Better Than Sex deluxe size and an Ulta brand eyeshadow. I want to grab a Sephora brand gel concealer next week

Weekend plans: working all weekend 🙁 but we will have a Super Bowl potluck!

To clear my head: Umm maybe go for a run, getting something to eat solo

megan Avatar

I find them more soothing and refreshing than other wipes, like Sephora and Elf. Sometimes I use the BB wipes to clean my face after a workout and it’s so nice

Kiss & Make-up Avatar

There was a Mellan in the train this morning! He was snoozing and snoring SO loud, haha, so cute.

Haul: MAC goodies!

Weekend plans: Recuperate. Had a bad bout of insomnia last night and only slept for three (poor) hours.

What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Aw man, I want a Mellan to curl up with… But yeah, hot showers are good too. And getting out for air.

Lulle Avatar

Haul: Cargo Venice palette, Too Faced Chocolate Honey Melted Lipstick and a new contouring duo by NYX the order is supposed to arrive on Saturday. Can’t wait!
Week-end plans: also a Super Bowl party on Sunday!
How I clear my head: first a few deep breaths, otherwise yoga, running, meditation, or just some time on the couch watching a good show!

Wednesday Avatar

Adorable Mellan..

Haul: TF creamsicles
Weekend plans: Work. Baby goats everywhere.
Clear my head: Dog walks wandering and exploring through our woods. We have 100 acres and I never tire of it… love kicking it ‘off grid’ so to speak.

Happy Friday! I’m trying to dash off so we can make a run to town for dog food and human food too. The kitchen coffers are low.

Wednesday Avatar

More haulage which arrived today earlier than expected: pleasant surprise!

NARS velvet matte skin tint in Alaska (LOVE! slapped it on today in a rush mixed half and half with IT cosmetics CC creams in Light). Complexion perfection!

Charlotte Tilbury Mini Miracle Eye Wand in shade 2. Holy sh*t. Seriously. I applied the treatment side of the pen and my fine lines completely disappeared. My whole under eye area looked smooth and relaxed. This is crack cocaine for my eyes. I’m wickedly impressed. I tapped some MAC corrector on top and then the brightener from the eye wand and it’s uncanny. I’m buying a backup or five. I hate these pens BTW.. but making an exception for exceptional product.

Joyce Avatar

Haul: I picked up Too Faced’s Chocolate Bon Bons palette the other week in-store. I got home and an entire pan (Cafe au Lait) was dislodged and glued itself onto another shade (Cashew Chew). There was glue seeping out of the pans and it looked like fingerprint smudges were some of the pans, kind of like when UD’s second outflow of the Naked palettes did from factory employees pressing the shadows into the pans? Anyways, I reached out to Sephora three times and have yet to receive a response so 🙂

But other than that, I also purchased Sephora eyeliner in Love Affair. If only I could find a color like that as a solid gel liner!!

Weekend plans: Work, church, staff luncheon, perhaps something for the Super Bowl? I don’t really know many sports enthusiasts, but it’s always fun just to get together!

What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Read my Bible or binge watch on Netflix 😀 Right now it’s NCIS!

Joy Avatar

Mellan with mommy eyes. Cute! ☺️
•Haul A few skincare pieces I didn’t want to add on last month, TF blush in Wicked, a couple more boys and a Clinique lip oil pop! For gifting I bought extra cream colors and the icon No28 hourglass lip oil, I love it so I hope they do!
•Weekend Pland: The Kitten Super Bowl!
• I sleep when I need to clear my head. ?

Rachel R. Avatar

Haul: The four new Wet n Wild Color Icon blushes. Rose Champagne is my favorite. Fantastic Plastic Pink has the best name, though. 🙂

Weekend plans: Same old same old. I might get my hair cut, but that’s still under consideration.

What do you do when you need to clear your head? Go for a drive with the mp3 player turned up. At home, I’ll lock myself in a room and read or play with makeup.

Mariella Avatar

Haul: Becca Pearl highlighter, a new cream from Jouviance (I think it’s called “Glyco/Laser 10”). IT Cosmetics CC Eye – a concealer, CC cream with SPF – and the brush meant to work with it.
Weekend plans: hair colour and cut tomorrow, finish packing and then – INDIA!!!
What do you do when you need to clear your head: I will either go for a walk – a long walk – take a yoga class or try to nap/get some sleep.

Anne Avatar

Haul: I didn’t buy anything, but my order from Zoeva finally came in (Cocoa Blend Palette, En Taupe Palette, Rose Golden Complete Eye Set brushes)

Weekend plans: Nada

What do you do when you need to clear your head?: not much now, but when I was healthy I had a bunch of stuff depending on my mood. Hiking, jogging, yoga, baking, cleaning, a nice long shower, reorganizing things at home, hanging out with my cat, playing around with makeup, having a good cry, meditating, listening to music, doing my nails, having a pamper night, and on and on and on. I have an anxiety disorder so I got very good at figuring out how to clear my head.

MissJae1908 Avatar

Haul: Colour Pop Haulage: Kae Pop Chi Liquid Lipstick, Kathleen Lights Where the Night Is Quad, and Liberty Super Shock Shadow.
Weekend plans: Doing my sister’s makeup for her winter dance and laundry
What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Put on a sheet mask and listen to my favorite podcast, The Read!

Nancy T Avatar

Precious baby! Yes, they really are our babies. With fur!

Haul: Wow, what a week! Huge thanks to a fellow reader, Rachel, I FINALLY have my much sought after UD Spectrum Palette!!! ? Yesterday, I bought MAC Pink Swoon Blush and Pearl Blossom Beauty Powder from the Flamingo Park collex, UD x GS Firebird lipstick, Sephora Ultra Shine lipgloss in Pink Kiss (clearance), and after talking with two SA’s, I got sold on Origins GinZing Refreshing Eye Cream. Also redeemed some points for Josie Maran Pure Argan Milk and Origins High-Potency Night-A-Mins. And the day isn’t over yet, so stay tuned!

Weekend plans: My weekly hair ritual. It’s becoming a PITA because it’s past my bra strap, thick, unruly, naturally has a frizzy, wavy texture that I blow out straight as a pin. But the length allows me many hot weather options.
Meeting on Sunday. May go back to Sephora to get their X nail polish in Alchemy Il.

How do you clear your head: Cook something different from the usual fare, cuddle with my fur-babies, or just leave the house!

Nicole Avatar

OMG, that’s a cute picture! I just received both the ABH highlight kits before I went out of town. I have placed a couple orders today. I didn’t want things on my porch. I’m enjoying Sedona right now. I’ll catch up next week.
Weekend Plans: Sedona & Phoenix sat. Sun traveling home.
To unwind: a nap is nice. I used to like a run. But, not now since my health went south.
happy weekend!

Genevieve Avatar

Haul – just some skincare and body wash
Weekend plans: having our newest addition to our family over. Lachlan James was born last Monday and he is the cutest little darling ever. Sleeping pretty well too. His older sister, Olivia – nearly two, adores him. We have had Olivia at our place whilst mum was in hospital. She was really good and a delight to have. So now the whole family is coming over today for dinner.
To relax: Read a good book or watch an entertaining DVD.

Cat Avatar

Haul: ABH Illuminator in Starlight (finally!) and the Tarte Eyes For You set. I also picked up three nail polishes while at the drugstore… evidently to remind myself of why I don’t buy cheap nail polish. :'(

Weekend plans: My youngest turned 18 yesterday and we are celebrating tonight! He’ll be attending the Winter Formal tomorrow night — a black & white themed masquerade — so I was busy this week shopping for items to complete his outfit. And, yes… the Superbowl. Ugh. I know it will be on in my house but, for the most part, I’ll try to avoid it.

What do you do when you need to clear your head?: I put on my headphones and listen to music. If it’s really cluttered in there, I go to the beach at night and lose myself in the sound and movement of the waves.

Erin Avatar

Haul: Nothing. I’ve been meaning to get out and buy some stuff, just everything and everyone has been having one emergency after another. Even me! I can only put out so many fires, literally!
Weekend: Nothing. I need to pick up cat food and possibly cat litter. Exciting stuff here. Oh I need an oil change.
Clearing my head: Pup cuddles, pup walks, naps, wine, and zoning out with a book or show. I also like the Japanese art of Forrest Bathing.

Pearl Avatar

Haul:
Tom Ford Siren Blue, Midnight Violet, Burnished Copper, Opale
Viseart Paris Nudes and Bridal Satin
Klorane eye makeup remover
Marc Jacobs Under(cover) Perfecting Coconut Face Primer
MAC Reflects Antique Gold
Makeup Geek blush Bliss, eye shadows Rapunzel, Country Girl, Desert Sands, Preppy, High Tea, Hipster, Moondust, Creme Brulee, Peach Smoothie, Latte, Roulette, Sensuous, Drama Queen
Mario Badescu eye creams, face creams, masks, and that Rosewater facial mist (LOVE this – I haven’t tested it for a setting spray, but I’ve misted a few times throughout the day and I love the way it smells and makes my skin look – it makes everything look creamy and natural and glowy but not like it has a sheen. That’s been with makeup and without – yay!). I’m new to Mario Badescu products but so far I’m really liking what I’ve bought.
Weekend plans: Cleaning and cooking in prep for Super Bowl and cleaning/tidying/purging in prep for Chinese New Year!
What do you do when you need to clear your head?: Make some hot tea and then I organize/de-clutter/purge/clean something.

Mellan has such a sweet face. He really does look like he’s just out of puppyhood!

Pearl Avatar

The eye creams are great! I’ve got the ceramide, glycolic and hyaluronic eye creams and so far, so good – they’re emollient and thick and I like that they feel like they stay on the skin, instead of getting absorbed and you’re back to a dry skin. I haven’t tried the seaweed mask yet, but will this weekend. The cellufirm drops . . . .meh, haven’t noticed anything good or bad either way. There was one other night cream I had gotten, can’t remember, but I really like that as well. They all smell really good, but not fragranced, just like a scent that would be naturally occurring in a few of the ingredients. I feel like this is a sleeper hit brand – I”m new to it but wow, really good value!

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