Comments on: Inner Conflict of a Budgeting Beauty Blogger

By: Tami

Tami — Thu, 26 Feb 2009 02:59:25 +0000

I love your blog so fun! Im a true die hard m.a.c. lover! I got my hello kitty samples in the mail and I was so happy!

By: Gigi

Gigi — Mon, 23 Feb 2009 22:55:19 +0000

I was actually able to get some freebies after modeling the line at a MAC party.

BTW, the picked me because of my fro!!! Going natural pays…

By: KarlaSugar

KarlaSugar — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 13:42:41 +0000

Aww, you stay strong, Bella! It is tough to resist when everyone around you is chattering about a new makeup collection, but you’re doing great!

By: Talisa

Talisa — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:09:11 +0000

I will admit that even on my college budget I did splurge on a hello kitty tinted lip conditioner. I did need a balm with a bit of color (so I thought) but mainly I loved the packaging. Logically, I could have saved my money. I’m trying to start a new strategy to reduce my impulse spending especially when it comes to eating out and trying out new food place since I am in college and money is tight. I feel bad that im not managing it right but feeling bad won’t do anything unless I make changes! My current goal is to spend no more than $30 a week on extra things besides gas or meter money. Small but I would help me make better choices. Good luck everyone and Afrobella!

By: Amber

Amber — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 01:05:15 +0000

Wow! You are exhibiting some extremely impressive willpower. Every time I try to buckle down with my finances, beauty products are ALWAYS my one weakness. Hang in there Bella!

By: Hillerie Camille

Hillerie Camille — Wed, 18 Feb 2009 00:04:53 +0000

Hi Bella, I love the idea of a no spend month. In your honor and for my wallet, I’m going to do it for the month of March. I was in the MAC store for concealer. I looked at the hello kitty collection and thought it was soooo cute. When I thought more about it, all I could see is how the color would rub off the containers in a few months and they wouldn’t be worth all hype. I don’t know, maybe it was my way of stopping myself from buying them. I bought what I went for and left (except for a pair of killer eye lashes). Anyway, I know your struggle, and I too am trying to cure myself from retail therapy. We’re in this together.

By: BK

BK — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 17:39:48 +0000

as much as I love MAC I played with it over the weekend and well my daughter loved it more than me.. I entered as well and if I win I will give it to her..

By: The Frugalista FIles

The Frugalista FIles — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:20:02 +0000

I REALLY want that Hello Kitty line. LIKE REALLY. But at the end of the day, you must sacrifice for your dreams. I used to indulge in small little guilty pleasures. It was fun…until I realized that I wasn’t in control of my finances.

You only have a few days left. You’ve been making excellent strides. Your blog is thriving and you are planning for the future. If you were out buying stuff, all of your hard work would be put on hold until AFTER you spent your afternoon at the MAC counter.

Stay strong, Bella!

By: dee

dee — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 15:09:09 +0000

Hey Bella.

I must say bravo for doing a no-buy month. It’s not for me, but everybody could use a month where you only do the necessary. I have to say, I did buy some Hello Kitty things. I got “Nice to be Nice” lipglass, which I got strictly because it’s orange(doesn’t look orange on though). I also got “Fresh Brew” lipstick. It’s a pretty good neutral.

By: Dara

Dara — Tue, 17 Feb 2009 14:47:20 +0000

Great post! I admire you for not buying anything the entire month and that’s great that you’re saving money while doing it. Hold out!!! And I have not purchased any MAC Hello Kitty, but when/if I do, it would be the eyeshadow quad. Unfortunately right now, I don’t have it…gotta be more responsible and buckle down.