I am officially on a 90 day shopping ban...

I have been a BAD girl. Work-related stress has resulted in me splurging on way too many purchases over the past month!

I must admit that although my job drives me up the wall with all those late hours and constant, extreme pressure to deliver, the upside is that I get to treat myself to some little luxuries every now and then. Except I went overboard on the NOW so I have to cut back on the then. Therefore, I am now imposing a strict 90-day shopping ban on myself. The only things I'm allowed to spend on are necessities like food, and replacing items that are worn/broken.

Now that the formalities are out of the way, let's review the damage...

SK-II stuff - I bought the Facial Treatment Clear Lotion and Advance Whitening Source Pancake (compact and puff came separately)

SK II Facial Treatment Clear Lotion 215ml Conditions. Purifies. Perfectly prepares skin for Facial Treatment Essence. This crystal clear skin refining lotion with Hydroxy-Acids, soothing moisturizers and Pitera is the final step of your purifying ritual. Alcohol-free.

This is actually a toner. Ingredients include hyaluronic acid and a chockfull of hydrating ingredients on top of the AHAs, so I reckon it should be good for my skin. Tonight is my second night using the toner (I only use it once a day), and so far my skin likes it. I can see that my face is glowier and my pores are smaller in the morning! Fingers crossed that it will continue to get better each day :D

Advanced Whitening Source Pancake
Advanced Whitening Source Pancake provides natural coverage of spots, freckles, pores and other skin imperfections for a flawless-looking finish. It contains MT Blocker P (Vitamin C derivative, Vitamin B3 and Pitera®) and Inositol, an ingredient that is also present in Whitening Source Derm-Revival Program. The secret to achieving this lies in its perfect blend of powders of three different sizes, which fills in pores and provides natural coverage of skin troubles. The unique blend of four pearl powders – cream, blue, pink and white - creates depth for light reflection, helping dull skin achieve a translucent finish

This 2-way cake is awesome! Its super fine texture glides on smoothly on top of my Lunasol Modeling Liquid Foundation and covers my scars (which are improving thanks to Paul & Joe) perfectly. The powders' mattifying powers are also really good, and it doesn't really sink into my laugh lines. Crossing my fingers that it won't break me out somewhere down the line.

Next.....

A purchase that broke the bank but made the girl happy...
My first Burberry bag! I didn't get the checkered one because too many people are using those! I'm a classic leather bag kinda girl, and I enjoy the feel of thick, squishy leather compared to canvas :D I also love the smell of buttery soft leather, it makes me feel like I'm in a room with a fireplace sitting on a club chair while it snows outside....or maybe that's just my overactive imagination.

Anyways, here's the bag...great for work or play, and just the right size! The tag thingy is removable, and it comes with a long leather strap so the satchel can be converted into a sling bag. Multi-tasking baby, I like.
The insides - see I still got my checkers! They're just not visible to outsiders :D

Ok the end I'm going to go nurse my sore bank account now.