The Loch Ness Monster Likes Makeup Too

I don't know about you, but I love pretty makeup packaging. I have to say that I really get sucked into buying products with cute packaging; I know it's just a marketing tactic, but I like having pretty things; it's as simple as that! Anyway, I decided it would be fun to assemble a list of all the products that I bought specifically because I liked the packaging. Honestly, putting together this blog post ended up being a tad bit depressing because I realized that I've spent a lot of money on things that I don't actually use just because they're pretty. I've been trying to change my spending habits so that I only buy things that I'll actually use, and I think that's going pretty well. However, for now, let's take a few minutes to talk about all the pretty things I've purchased. Mirage Noir Lipstick in Twig by MAC - When I saw the MAC Mirage Noir collection, I fell in love with the packaging, and I knew I had to get something from the co...

SO. I think I have a new favorite neutral palette (and that's really saying something considering I have approximately one million neutral palettes; but hey, you can always use more, right?) Seriously though, I recently picked up the  Going Coconuts Palette by ColourPop , and I've been LOVING IT lately. Before, I dive into the review I want to let you know that this palette retails for $12, includes 9 pans, and is available on ColourPop's website . It comes in ColourPop's hard plastic packaging, which isn't my favorite, but I can live with it. In terms of price, I think the cost is very reasonable considering the quality of these shadows. I've observed that ColourPop always does a good job at delivering bang for your buck. If you're familiar with ColourPop eyeshadows, you probably know that they have an excellent formula, especially for the price point. Their matte shadows are super creamy and easy to blend (although they aren't the most p...