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2/26/13

LOTD/OOTD: I Haven't Gone Shopping For 34 Days (and counting)

My shopping ban started last month when I decided to save for MAC Archies Girls Collection. I thought it would launch around Valentine's Day, but no. It did launch only online exclusively at Selfridges, but I want the thrill of buying them in stores. Touch all the products... swatch them.... die a little inside when something nice is too pricey.
Hence, shopping ban stretched further than expected.

Yes, I've bought hair & skin care products, but they don't count coz they're everyday necessities, and I got them at a supermarket with groceries.
I also bought shoes from Ebay. Those don't count either, because....because they don't count!
23rd Feb, Saturday: I planned to go only to Primark & Superdrug - I'll feed the hungry beast some small snacks before the meal, like a pair of earrings & 1 lipstick, I thought. BUT it snowed heavily. Plan cancelled.
24th Feb, Sunday: Fever & tonsils attack. I could hardly move from the couch. That's a message from the angrier beast.
So.... shopping plan moved to 1st March...... until.....
I called MAC store to ask about Archies Girls launch date, and they said 7th March
Now I have to wait till the 7th.
So altogether: No shopping for 42 DAYS! Beast, please! Try to understand!
Feeling Blue? Wear Yellow!
Sweater: Primark  |  Skirt: Nichii (Malaysian brand). It's the same skirt I wore in my birthday outfit post in 2011. I love it so much and have worn it so many times.  |  Inner Collared Black Shirt: Penny Lane  |  Tights: Primark Super Cosy Tights with fleece inside...LOVE! |  Earrings: Aldo Husselbee. Shown here  |  Bow Sunglasses: Ebay. Shown here.  


Unpublished pic from Birthday Eve OOTD in 2011



How long have you gone without shopping?


♥ Cynthia Z
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22 comments:

  1. I like the way you express your feelings in such posts :)

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  2. Oh CZ you brave soldier! Your outfit must've cheered up quite a few gloomy moods.. Love that skirt. It looks like a bodycon dress. And you must miss going bare legged, right?

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    1. YES I do! :) It is actually a bodycon skirt

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  3. Your dress looks so sunny and cheerful ^.^

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  4. "Yes, I've bought hair & skin care products, but they don't count coz they're everyday necessities, and I got them at a supermarket with groceries.
    I also bought shoes from Ebay. Those don't count either, because....because they don't count!" - reminds me so much of a certain Rebecca Bloomwood when she spoke about her shopping for makeup etc along with groceries coz it would all go on the joint statement as groceries. I think we girls are all like that...hehe

    Love ur yellow dress...the colour, the fit, just looks so lovely on you :)

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    1. Hehe...true, true. Id forgotten about that..now I feel like re-reading all of it :D Thanks Dollie

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  5. m on d same board.. last shopped in mid january! :D :D
    xcept stationery n nutella :P

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  6. I just love reading your posts and don't get me started on the shopping ban :(

    Preeti Kaur recently posted.. How to get flawless skin

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  7. Cynthia Mam can u give a tuturial for eyemakeup for spectacle wearing people ! I have weak Eyesight :'( <3 Shrutika

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    1. I have done a post here- http://www.indianvanitycase.com/2012/10/makeup-for-glasses.html

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  8. congrats girl! i'm sure you'll be the first at the shops to checkout the collection!

    http://kellinasthoughts.blogspot.com/

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  9. Cynthia :)..You look awesome like alwayssssssssss

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  10. Honey Bee CZ... so cute... currently I am indulge in shopping completely... week after week.. day after day... :-) One more day to go before month ends than I will check much much I have splurge on shopping this month. Till than I want to shop moree... :D

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  11. Me - 90 days and still counting .. !!

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  12. i loved this outfit...:) myn might be 80!! shout out loud:D

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  13. oh wow!! I'm actually inspired..Even I'm on a no MAC ban till the Archie's Girls is launched here in India (God knows when that'll happen!!!!)
    anyway, you look great CZ, a little pale though..Maybe the weather is being too harsh....

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    1. I know! It's always so cold that's why

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