I've Done It :) Project 10 Pan Update and Conclusion

All those months ago when I started Project 10 Pan I never thought I would actually manage to finish it, but I have :)
On Thursday I finished my final two items, first up Bourjois Coup de Theatre 2 in 1 Mascara in 51 Noir Exceptionnel i.e Black 9ml :)

I have to apologise for being a bad beauty addict but this little thing has been open since at least November BadLouLou, way too long for a mascara I know. I have to say I really hated this at first it didn't do anything but as time went on and maybe the formula started to dry out I started to really like - the rubber / plastic wand separated the lashes and the formula really added length - I also liked using it on my lower lashes where you sometime get spotting with bigger wands.

I am not 100% sure I would repurchase this but it was certainly a decent mascara alas it was starting to dry out a bit which wasn't really surprising considering the amount of time I've been using it, so that was goodbye to item number 9.

It was between two products as to which would be my final item but my Lancome Juicy Tube is hanging on, it's a bit like The Magic Porridge Pot, it just seems to be going on and on ! So the final item was a foundation from the discontinued brand Models Prefer - The Models Prefer Hands Free Light Diffusing Foundation in Medium 59ml

I got this ages ago in a set I got from QVC - the foundation basically came in a squeezy tube with a sponge attached. It wasn't a bad foundation to be honest but it was a little bit dark for me so I only tended to use it in the summer or when I had been on holiday. As it was nearing the end of it's life though I cut the tube in half and mixed it with a lighter shade of foundation so I could use it up :)

So that's my 10 - the products I finished were:

10.Models Prefer Hands Free Light Diffusing Foundation - Medium 59ml
9. Bourjois Coupe de Theatre 2 in 1 Mascara - 51 Noir Exceptionnel - 9ml
8. Boots 17 Mirror Shine Lipstick -Nudist Peach
7. Laura Geller Invisible Oil Blotting Powder - 10.50g
6. Laura Geller Spackle Make Up Primer - 28g
5. L'Oreal Matte Morphose Souffle Foundation in 110 Ivory Rose - 20g
4. Collection 2000 Big Fake False Lash Mascara - Ultra Black 17 - 8ml
3. ELF Luscious Liquid Lipstick - Baby Lips - 1.5g
2. id Bare Minerals Foundation - Medium Beige 2g
1. Laura Geller Balance & Brighten - Regular - 9g

I finished a nice balance of products including powders, foundations, lip products and mascaras, my one real disappointment was that I didn't finish any eyeshadows :(

I've made a little video talking about Project 10 Pan, my experience and my conclusions which you can see here as well as pics of all my finished items



I found my Project 10 Pan experience an extremely valuable one, admittedly Christmas fell slap bang in the middle so I got a few items which I really wanted but on the whole it was easier than I thought. By looking at my make up collection I rediscovered lots of items that I'd forgotten about which was almost as good as buying new things. Sorting through my products has really made me realise not only how many similar products I own but also how many things I just don't use - my friends and relatives, ultimately Give and Make Up and you guys through my blog sales have or will be the benefactors of my often thoughtless spending. (I will be posting a blog sale update soon alas it won't be tomorrow but it should be sometime next week -I'll keep you posted on that and a couple of ebay listings that will be going up this weekend)
Looking at new launches and talked about products made me a little bit depressed at times but 9 times out of 10 I became able to either find a dupe in my collection or to see it for what it was hype. It's a funny thing isn't it for ages I bought something from pretty much every MAC collection but since Christmas I have skipped every collection, and what have I really missed out on probably not much. Now that I am free to buy again I have to admit I have placed a little online order but that isn't from MAC Surf Baby it was for some Wet N Wild Color Icon Eyeshadow Palettes from ebay :). Not only that but I went to the Metro Centre on Thursday after I had finished my last two items and I didn't buy any make up bar the Impulse / Barry M combos - the first thing my mum said was what did you buy from MAC, so she was surprised that I had stayed strong.
I'm not saying my love affair with make up is over, it certainly isn't I have my heart set on a few things from MAC Fashion Flower and maybe the new summer mineralized collections, and lots of budget things look worth a shot, but I think my purchases will become a bit more selective from now on. I mean seriously how many nude lipsticks does one person need? and why do I continue to buy bronzers when I very rarely wear them. From now on I am going to try and buy things that I either actually need or things that really are different from what I already have or even items that I know I really will wear, and I do not need anymore mascaras! I have so many lovely and expensive things in my collection that just haven't had enough love - I'm going to keep at the shopping my stash thing I think everyone should give it ago it surprising what products we actually have that are similar to new releases, and I am also going to be more selective in the things already have, if I don't use it and I'm not likely to it goes, no matter who pretty the product or the packaging.
I just want to say thank you for bearing with me during my Project 10 Pan experience, and a huge thank you to the twitter enablers you know who you are ;) Would I do it again, no question I would and I more than likely will - I think I'll have a few months off but I can definitely see myself doing it again x Any questions please ask xx

Au Revoir To April

(gorgeous pic from we heart it)

Well that's it another month down, I don't know about you but when I was younger time seemed to pass so slowly but now days and weeks just seem to fly be. Well April's gone now I have to say it's been another up and down month - my foot is almost back to normal bar a few aches and pains, but I haven't felt so good in other areas never mind things were starting to look up as the month ended so hopefully the only way is up. We'll start off with my monthly challenge which was to sort through my make up and toiletry stash, well I've certainly been doing that - I've given a few things away to friends and relatives, I am sorting out some more bits for Give and Make Up, and of course I've been updating my blog sale page on a regular basis - the latest update should be up about 2pm this afternoon with lots of MAC limited editions, Illamasqua and more - so don't forget to check it out x I am also up to 8 items on Project 10 Pan with another 3 believe it or not nearing the end of the lives too - very exciting I'm already planning on the things that I want to buy - Bad LouLou ;) In May I am going to to keep at this sorting and trimming up - it's so hard to get rid of things but I really am trying to be brutal - I am also going to resume my mass ebay listings so check out my sidebar in the next few weeks for some goodies including Hello Kitty, some shoesies, some jewellery and accessories and lots of clothes.

Avon Naturals Strawberry and Guava Body Lotion 200ml
Butter London Powder Room Nail Lacquer Remover 2fl oz
Boots 17 Mirror Shine Lipstick - Nudist Peach
Good Things Stay Clear Anti Blemish Cleanser 150ml
L'Occitane Ultra Rich Shower Cream 250ml
Lacura 3 in 1 Facial Cleansing Wipes For Sensitive Skin x 30 Wipes
The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Body Butter 200ml
Lush Tea Tree Water 250g
Tara Smith Big Baby Gentle Shampoo 100ml
The Body Shop Nutmeg and Vanilla Bath and Shower Gel 250ml
The Body Shop Cocoa Butter Creamy Body Wash 250ml
Total - 11 Items

Anyway on to Trimming My Stash I finished 11 items which wasn't bad I just managed one make up item which was a bit of a disappointment but as I say I have about 3 make up items on their last legs so all is good. My Monthly Spending Diet on the other hand was a abject fail in April
 

Butter London No More Waity, Katie - £15.00
Nails Inc The Royal Collection - ASOS - £20.00
Top and Maxi Dress TK Maxx - £29.99
Skirt, Top and P&P - Asda - £16.95
TK Maxx Skirt and Handbag Jar - £19.98
WHSmith Rose Multi Drawers -£9.99
Boots 17 Xtras Crackle Top Coat - £3.99
Sideways Cross Necklace - ebay - £7.00
Total So Far - £122.90

Eek that was so bad nearly £80 over my limit primarily down to a couple of cute clothing purchases and some Royal Wedding nail polish purchases - I don't really have any excuses this month apart from the freedom of managing to get out and about properly for the first time in a while, but as I've said before I'm not going to beat myself up for failure. I could say that I'm going to try harder in May but that will probably be a bit of a lie after all May is my birthday month and that means I can spend - after all I need to celebrate my old age in a positive way lol I will still keep track of it in the sidebar and I'll try not to go too crazy ;)
So that was my April I hope you had a good one - the weather was certainly good in the UK in April lets hope it continues in May there is nothing like a bit of sun on your birthday xx