Wednesday, January 22, 2014

Mini Target Haul

The color scheme of this haul was not planned to be festively peppermint-y, in fact, it wasn't planned at all. It just so happened that the items I picked up matched the white and red of the target bag, which in turn, made you think of candy canes. If you've noticed, I haven't gone shopping for make up products in a very long time. I've been trying to be good with my money but I think I went into withdrawal and needed to buy at least something beauty related. So off I went to my most favorite place in the world (after Disney World ... and Chipotle ... and, well you get the idea) Target! 

I will normally run fast past the beauty aisle but this I lingered in the hopes that I'd find the one thing I knew I'd want to get if it was in stock and that was the NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil in Milk. You had to see the NYX stand for yourself because it was absolutely raided. It's always completely raided of every single product so I was so surprised to see it! Milk is a Jumbo Pencil that is most frequently talked about and it's shimmering counter part in Cottage Cheese was just not cutting it! Beyond happy to finally have a solid white base for all my future brightly colored make up looks. After snatching up the Jumbo Pencil my eyes wandered south towards the lip products. I saw the Soft Matte Lip Creams and for some reason my first thought was "GET ONE" So being the obedient little beauty addict that I am I grabbed the brightest color there in Addis Ababa- strange name, great color.

After perusing the NYX section, I felt like I had cured over my withdrawal and was ready to go to the cashiers to make these babies mine, but my friend was no where to be seen, which left me lingering in the beauty section for just 60 seconds longer and that's all I needed to get my mitts on the Rimmel Kate Moss Lipstick in 109 and convince myself that I needed it. I'd been eyeing that lipstick for the longest time and just wanted to check out the Kate Moss range in general. Something in me finally cracked and I caved to its powers. The last thing in this mini haul, which has turned into a shopping saga, was actually the first thing I picked up on the way to the beauty department and that was the candy cane flavored trio pack of Chapstick. I'd seen it sitting by the cashiers before and don't know why I didn't pick it up then because it's the first thing I cracked open and they are amazing! I love anything peppermint, so these were waaaaaay up my alley. I even shared the candy cane joy with one of my co workers because let's be serious, I would've lost one of these any way. Chapstick has a funny way of going missing, haha!

So there's my mini haul from my little trip to Target. Moral of this haul: Don't leave Jessica unattended in the beauty department because her wallet will get hurt and feel it in the morning!
What are some of your most recent beauty purchases?

17 comments:

  1. Great haul! Addis Ababa is a lovely shade and it smells like cake (how can anything be better than that!) Unfortunately, I've yet to wear it out anywhere! I've had it for months! Reading this post reminded me of it and I think it's time I wore it out!

    www.lilting-grace.blogspot.com

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    1. I hadn't noticed a scent but yeah, haha, it totally does smell of cake! Def. pluck it out and wear it out. The staying power is so great and the color isn't too bright, so it's totally comfortable!

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  2. This is probably the least offensive haul I've ever seen so no worries Jess haha. You picked up some great little things and with all of the hard work you do you deserve little treats like this every now and then! It's what keeps us sane :)

    ♥Cassie
    thriftthick.blogspot.com

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    1. Haha, I know, it's so innocent, isn't it? Thanks for always justifying my purchases for me, Cassie! :)

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  3. I am so excited that NYX are becoming more readily available in the UK, I want a jumbo eye pencil so much!
    Hayley
    Water Painted Dreams xxx

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    1. That's so great! You should def. get yourself one and I totally recommend Milk as one you totally need and will get a ton of use out of!

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  4. I love all of these products! NYX has quickly become one of my favourite brands - great haul! :) x

    www.natalielovesbeauty.com

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    1. Thanks, Natalie! They're pretty stellar! I can't wait to see them at IMATS in all their glory.

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  5. Target rocks. I wish they had Targets in Puerto Rico. I just bought another NYX Soft Matte Lip Cream too :)

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    1. Haha, it does! It's seriously an adventure every time I go in there. They need to make one there amidst all the palm trees and beaches :)

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  6. My Target has yet to get a NYX aisle, sigh.

    RIKKI
    // RIKKI POYNTER MAKEUP

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    1. Seriously? That's so strange. How is Target even Target without NYX in their shelves? :(

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  7. I absolutely love that Nyx milk eyeshadow pencil.. it's so creamy and pgimented and doesn't smudge.. love love ! x

    http://holaflo.blogspot.com/

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    1. I can't believe how pigmented it is! I was actually really shocked, haha. They should make more matte pencils like it!

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  8. Ooh lovely purchases! The NYX lip cream is a stunning colour <3

    Jennie xo | sailorjennie.com

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    1. Thank you! It's a really gorgeous color and isn't too in your face. I love it! :)

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  9. those candycane chapstick look so cute! :)


    www.zoewithumlauts.blogspot.ie

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