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I don't know why I have been holding off on ordering from Shiro, especially since one of the Nic Cage glosses reminds me of a gloss that was my favorite color ever.  But I think I am about to place my first order. I haven't paid a lot of attention to the shadows.  Quick couple of must haves?  Or most uniques?

ETA:  I went back and added some of the colors @@rachelshine suggested for me back in July.  And now I remember why I had not yet placed a Shiro order.  My order total is a little high.  And I know I will be making at least one more GDE order this month for Deadly Hollywood, possibly two orders depending on what kind of Wednesday deals she comes up with.  And I want to place a Hello Waffle order when she re-opens on the 15th.  And Hello waffle will have a new Alternate Universe collection release on Christines's birthday (Aug 29).  Will someone please remind me that I don't have to have all of the pretties NOW.

 
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hey guys! new around here and new to the indie scene. started with sugarpill and now i'm on to GDE... i am sooooo in love.  i need everything. after i get all of my GDE stuff ordered im going to start on GCC i think. this is freaking addicting. 

ps i CAN NOT wait for my OTM to get here. I saw a sneek peek on IG. TDF. 

 
marigoldsue said:
I don't know why I have been holding off on ordering from Shiro, especially since one of the Nic Cage glosses reminds me of a gloss that was my favorite color ever.  But I think I am about to place my first order. I haven't paid a lot of attention to the shadows.  Quick couple of must haves?  Or most uniques?

ETA:  I went back and added some of the colors @@rachelshine suggested for me back in July.  And now I remember why I had not yet placed a Shiro order.  My order total is a little high.  And I know I will be making at least one more GDE order this month for Deadly Hollywood, possibly two orders depending on what kind of Wednesday deals she comes up with.  And I want to place a Hello Waffle order when she re-opens on the 15th.  And Hello waffle will have a new Alternate Universe collection release on Christines's birthday (Aug 29).  Will someone please remind me that I don't have to have all of the pretties NOW.
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I have a bunch I can recommend! (from my own stash and from looking at swatches/reading about people's faves and staples).

But if you're not interested in grabbing Nightfury, I would wait until September to see if you like the CotM. Shiro should be re-releasing her Halloween collection inspired by The Nightmare Before Christmas in October (this is supposedly the last year that this specific Halloween collection is being re-released). In the past years, there has also been a Black Friday/Cyber Monday sale.

But Shiro is definitely popular for very good reasons!

 
Gwyn said:
ps i CAN NOT wait for my OTM to get here. I saw a sneek peek on IG. TDF. 
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I couldn't help myself, I peeked

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Also, I want some Shiro. I wish this no buy was working out better than I had hoped...  :wacko:

 
i have a photo but idk how to do the spoiler thing... it doesnt show the color really but there is a description... i would hate to upset anyone by just posting it :/ 

 
Gwyn said:
hey guys! new around here and new to the indie scene. started with sugarpill and now i'm on to GDE... i am sooooo in love.  i need everything. after i get all of my GDE stuff ordered im going to start on GCC i think. this is freaking addicting. 

ps i CAN NOT wait for my OTM to get here. I saw a sneek peek on IG. TDF. 
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Welcome! I'm not really that into indie cosmetics yet, but I would like to support indie creators.

Hey guys, do any of you use Pumpkin and Poppy? I've been kind of eyeing the cream highlight in 'Lady of Light' and their contour for cool, fair skin, 'Oak Bark' after watching Ecoholic Beauty's video. They look so pretty.

 
@ welcome!!! As they chant on the indiemakeupandmore subreddit, ONE OF US, ONE OF US!! 

OMG, the OTM looks amaze!! Cannot wait :) /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Vee is wonderfulllll. 

 
Kelly Silva said:
I couldn't help myself, I peeked

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Also, I want some Shiro. I wish this no buy was working out better than I had hoped...  :wacko:
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Yeah, I have been trying to do a no buy since March.  I came kind of close in June.  But unless someone blocks this thread from my computer, I am NEVER going to get there.  Oh well, I am supporting independent businesses with my money now instead of huge corporations.  I can feel better about that, right?

 
Gwyn said:
hey guys! new around here and new to the indie scene. started with sugarpill and now i'm on to GDE... i am sooooo in love.  i need everything. after i get all of my GDE stuff ordered im going to start on GCC i think. this is freaking addicting. 

ps i CAN NOT wait for my OTM to get here. I saw a sneek peek on IG. TDF. 
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And hi Gwen, we're kind of neighbors! 

 
I agree with all above who are anxious about Halloween indie collections. Notoriously Morbid is putting out a "Blood Countess" collection on the 22nd of this month and by the name alone, I want it. >.<
Plus Deadly Hollywood from GDE (Luckily I feel like I only *need* a few of those items) *Vee keeps posting teasers of her Halloween collection and I'm doomed when that launches. So much want....*
I need to own Nightfury from Shiro by the end of the month because I refuse to let that one slip away

I cannot believe that in the past month and a half I have tried so many Indies (a lot in thanks to this thread) I now can say I have solid opinions on Aromaleigh, Shiro, Geek Chic Cosmetics, Glamour Doll Eyes, My Pretty Zombie and have Victorian Disco out there on the way eventually (I still am giddy for that surprise to finally show up)

Because of this new love affair with Indies I have lost nearly all interest with beauty boxes/subs and dropped half of them. (I am getting 3, Yes 3, black eyeliners and 2 different dry shampoos from 2 boxes this month and all I keep thinking is "WHY? Why am I buying this random crap when I would so much rather buy indie items?")

Basically, you ladies are fantastic (even if enabling like crazy) and indie companies are equally fantastic and I am so glad I fell down this hole because it is SO much fun.

 
marigoldsue said:
Yeah, I have been trying to do a no buy since March.  I came kind of close in June.  But unless someone blocks this thread from my computer, I am NEVER going to get there.  Oh well, I am supporting independent businesses with my money now instead of huge corporations.  I can feel better about that, right?
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I *always* feel good about supporting small businesses and when I get personal little notes it warms my heart knowing that I really AM supporting a real persons passion. Sure makes me feel better. However it does make a trip to Ulta really depressing because I simply cant believe the outrageous prices compared to indies lol. Indies keep my away from Ulta and in the long run, save me money. haha

 
Impulse Cosmetics semi-annual sale (ends Friday, August 15 at 11:59pm EST)

15% off all orders

OR 20% off orders $60+

One free surprise gift with every $25 spent.

http://www.impulsecosmetics.com/

Disclaimer/warnings/notes:

People here have had issues with the lipstick samples

People on the /r/indiemakeupandmore have had issues with their customer service (and lipstick products not being true to color)

Impulse Cosmetics has had issues with stealing another brand's (Fyrinnae) eyeshadow pictures (this has been remedied)

 
Onyxspider said:
I *always* feel good about supporting small businesses and when I get personal little notes it warms my heart knowing that I really AM supporting a real persons passion. Sure makes me feel better. However it does make a trip to Ulta really depressing because I simply cant believe the outrageous prices compared to indies lol. Indies keep my away from Ulta and in the long run, save me money. haha
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i will always be a fan of UD, Nars, Too Faced... but there's something about these little jars that makes me so stinking happy. like you can just tell that whoever made it is so proud of it... it really shows in the quality and complexity. love love love. 

 

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