L.A.M.B. Mandalay Cosmetic Bag

I couldn't resist this cosmetic bag when I saw it at Winners last week.

L.A.M.B. Cosmetic Bag
Colour: Mandalay
Price: $39.99 CAD.

Sephora: Harajuku Lovers Wicked Style Bag Collection

I can't seem to leave Sephora without purchasing a makeup bag. This time I purchased the Harajuku Lovers Cosmetic Case (Clear) from the Wicked Style collection.

Price: $12.00 (US)    $18.00 (Canadian)

Never Plan A Shopping Spree

Never plan to go on a shopping spree...you will be disappointed. It is better when it happens in the spur of the moment.

I decided that I would go to the Toronto Eaton Centre this afternoon to use special offers that I had received and to do some pre-birthday shopping for myself.

1. I went to the Coach store to look for anything to purchase using the preferred customer invitation that I received. I have spent days on the website looking for an item. I had no idea what to buy. I walked around the store several times. There were items that I liked, but not loved. I left the store feeling defeated.

2. I went to Sephora to get my Beauty Insider birthday gift. I had also received a Beauty Insider coupon - $15 store coupon off $35 of merchandise. I purchased this Sephora Pure Cosmetic Bag. I was on my way to the checkout when I saw this. It is 100% natural cotton, machine washable and eco-friendly. I was not aware of Sephora's Pure line. I will have to look into that. I also had to get the Fresh Sugar Lip Treatment. I just finished my last tube. I love it.

Price: $18.00 online $24.00 Canadian

Image from Sephora Website

3. I went into H2O+ to purchase facial moisturizer. That was on my list of things to purchase.

4. I went into Bath & Body Works to purchase the True Blue Spa Shea Cashmere Body lotion. I was a good girl. I did not take the blue bag that the staff give you to fill up with items you only realize you put in the bag until you get to the cash register.

I guess my horoscope was right today - Sagittarius are strongly advised today to keep their money in their pocket because once you start spending there will be no stopping you.

The Abyss

I am not referring to the 1989 deep-sea adventure movie by James Cameron, but the inside of my handbag(s).

Merriam-Webster definition:
1. The bottomless gulf, pit, or chaos of the old cosmogonies
2. an immeasurably deep gulf or great space

For the last couple of months I have not been carrying a cosmetic bag in my handbag. I get bored easily with my cosmetic bags, so I am always changing them. Now when I put a lip gloss in my purse, it is never to be seen again. The larger the bag the harder it is to find anything.

In the top image above I have taken a picture of a few of my cosmetic bags:

• Coach 
• Stila - purchased years ago from Sephora
• Marc Jacobs Daisy
• LeSportsac
• Pout (burgundy with pink bow) - no longer in business
• Green with butterflies - purchased at Accessorize
• Dior - I received it when I had a makeover

Yesterday I received my Avon order which I had forgotten about. I purchased the mark red expandable cosmetic case to hold my brushes. The search continues...

Pretty Nylon Cosmetic Bag

More Marc by Marc Jacobs...

Gift with Purchase

The Bay -  Free with any Estee Lauder purchase of $35 or more (before taxes). Choose from your favourite lipstick shade from 4 fabulous colours, plus the tote and companion cosmetic bag. Offer available until June 14 or while supplies last.

Clinique Gift with Purchase at Holt Renfrew. With any purchase of $35 or more (before taxes) receive two flirty floral cosmetic bags, one full and one mini, filled with these goodies:

• Continuous Rescue Antioxidant Moisturizer
• Take the Day Off Makeup Remover for Lids, Lashes and Lips
• Colour Surge Eye Shadow Duo in Strawberry Fudge
• Liquid Facial Soap Mild
• Dramatically Different Moisturizing Lotion
• Repairwear Intensive Eyecream
• Fashion Magazine subscription card for 10 issues of Fashion for $10, plus 3 bonus issues

Offer available until June 15th.