In March, I embarked on a spending ban in aid of raising money for Christian Aid, a few days prior to that I did purchase a lot of make-up with next to no thought to what I was doing - in the moment, I wrote it off as a much needed expense for my job never mind the fact that I already owned half of what I bought in various disguises - basically it was the nude lipstick that broke this camels back. If ever there was a time to reevaluate my shopping habits it was in that moment, and when approached with the idea of giving up make-up for Lent at the aid of a charity the timing couldn't be more perfect. The idea of letting down those in need would prevent me from ever straying of course and wither I raised 50p or £500 (my page is here) I would be happy in the knowledge that I am at least trying to do something beneficial for others, rather than adding another unused lipgloss to my already groaning pile.
I'd be lying if I said I found the concept of giving up make-up shopping for 40 days (and nights - the nights are when the temptation to online shop seems all the more alluring) was without its challenges - the Bobbi Brown Havana Nights collection has been whispering and now shouting my name for the last few weeks and there is also a few new Too Faced products that I have coveted for quite some time now. Then again, isn't there always something new to grab your attention and before you've as much as dipped an eyeshadow brush into your newly purchased palette, there ...