Sometimes I am so dumb

[Danielle Anaya]

I’ve been travelling for a few days and last night I was going through my bags and realized I didn’t have my make up bag. Panic!! I realized I left it on the counter in the bathroom of the motel room I was in the night before. Since I knew I had to do a presentation the next morning and would not be halfway presentable without some, I ran to Walmart of all places to get the basics I needed. Needless to say, $220 dollars later (I did find some lipsticks I liked but didn’t really need). I managed a reasonable face with the drug store makeup and am about to face the day. I can’t believe how expensive the drug store make up is now. Geesh!

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Susan Talbot, Kim Dahlenbergen, Paula Here, Brianna Bay, Melissa Sue, Suzanne Martin, Lynda Jones, Angela Booth

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[J J]

Just another example of life’s unfairness to women. Why to women (and us) feel the need for $200 of make up to be “presentable”? What man (other then us who like to dress) would think that a necessary expenditure?

While I like a bit of make up here and there, I have not gone down that rabbit hole that tells me I absolutely have to have this, and hope I never do.

[Danielle Anaya]

I have to “paint the barn” or I just don’t look right.  When I was younger I could get away with mascara, eyeliner and lip gloss.  Those days are long over.

[Kim Dahlenbergen]

Quick thinking! I know a lot of people have doubts about drug store or walmart cosmetics, but I would like to offer an alternate view. One of my best friends was a theater arts major in college and she can do amazing things with makeup. As a medical professional, she works extensively with patients who are transgender. She strongly favors economical, drug-store brands for both herself and her patients. A few years ago, she gave me a makeup tutorial that greatly enhanced my appearance and saved me ton of $$ over the years!

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[Eileen Bach]

Most cosmetics, you pay for the brand and less for quality.

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Kim Dahlenbergen

[Kim Dahlenbergen]

That’s so true!

[Eileen Bach]

Considering that we buy make up one item at a time as they deplete, $220 in one fell swoop is not too bad. Good thing that Wallyworld (as I call it) had all the items you needed.

[Suzanne Martin]

Danielle –

Ouch – a costly mistake.  I’m sure you won’t be making that mistake again.  Good advice to keep a make up bag in the car for just in case.  Whenever I travel I always check the room one last time before leaving – drawers, closets, outlets (it’s easy to leave chargers behind) and bathroom.  Only takes a minute and is well worth it in the end.

XOXO
Suzanne

 

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[Danielle Anaya]

I usually do but the one time I don’t…gotcha!

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Suzanne Martin

[Amber Marie Monroe]

Suzanne you nailed that one perfectly. At my age it’s a give me to always go Back through.  I am amazed at what I almost left behind sometimes.

Have Fun

Amber

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Suzanne Martin

[Angela Booth]

Wow did you buy up the shop Danielle? That’s a costly mistake.

I always carry quite a bit of makeup in my shoulder bag that would allow for me to do a touch up to a full repair.  I have make up wipes and even a razor in the glovebox of the car  too. Hindsight is a wonderful thing but maybe time to stash a makeup kit in the car ‘Just in case’….

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Becky Davis

[Danielle Anaya]

I had to buy brushes, applicators, lash curler…everything.

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