(price) Sticker SHOCK!!!

[Taz_Zoee]

I know exactly what you mean. A friend of mine took me to buy make up and I spent about that same amount (honestly, I can't even remember how much). But it's all in a ziplock baggie and I've probably only used it about three times. I bought it a couple years ago. So I should NEVER have to buy anymore of it ever!! I only wear eyeliner and mascara on a daily basis.
My friend says, that's the price you pay to be a woman. Umm....ok.....NO!!
She also wears high heels and says the pain is the price you pay to be female. I do not, and never will wear heels. (Partly because it will make me taller than Bruce and they HURT!!!)

[CathyBogart]

I did the EXACT same thing when I went to my grandparents' 50th anniversary...$80 for eyeshadow, bronzer, and mascara. I still have the eyeshadow and bronzer, five years later.

[zippy-kat]

I'm a girlie-girl and I have no idea how much I have spent (nor do I want to know) as I'm sure it would be quite embarassing!

I don't wear alot of make up but I do like the "good stuff."

[sirrahbed]

Good for you Jen Yes I understand the sticker shock but now sounds like you have some good quality products that will last you. Maybe you will even add a dab of this and that "just because!", even if it just a bit of lipcolor/gloss. I have gone through so many makeup colors because I never let the ladies at the counter help me! Again, GOOD FOR YOU!!

[Aspen and Misty]

I'm not overly girly, however I do like to look cute, have my hair down and feel like I look my best. I always wear mascara and eye liner and feel that I look plainer without it on. I also wear it because I'm in love with my eyes, lol.

Ashley

[smokey the elder]

This is a case of you get what you pay for. I rarely wear makeup but would pay extra for stuff that doesn't bug my skin.

[catnapper]

Awww, wasn't it FUN though?!?!

I still have a Christian Dior eyeshadow set from many years ago. I was going to a "Bridemaids Ball" where women all get a chance to wear their useless bridesmaids gowns, and the ugliest wins a trip to some gorgeous island (I won second place.... soooo close!) Anyway, I wanted to look pretty despite my horrendous gown. The lady did such a great job with her purple eyeshadow that I HAD to buy it. I still love the purples, but I feel like I'm wasting expensive shadows by using them too often!