I had mentioned before that I would treat myself after my No-Buy was over. And I wanted to make sure the rewards weren’t makeup. So here’s what I’ve bought as rewards for successfully completing my No-Buy:
1) Longchamp Large Planetes Tote
I resisted the Longchamp tote for years. Everyone and their grandmas have one! I toyed with buying a limited edition design a few years back but just couldn’t justify the purchase. Then my friend’s niece visited Paris recently and my friend asked if I was interested in this bag (she owns it and I gushed over it) since it’s cheaper there. I like that it’s not a common style since it’s all black. I LOVE this bag – it’s so sturdy and holds everything I need for work. ❤
2) Photorejuvenation (IPL) facial package
Source.
I bought a Groupon for laser hair removal in the Fall. At the spa, they offered a whole array of facial treatments and I got interested in the photorejuvenation / photofacial treatment. The Intense Pulse Light (IPL) helps with hyperpigmentation, fine lines and pores. I’ll devote an entry on why I wanted to do this and my experiences.
3) Blundstone boots
I’ve been waiting for Blundstones to go on sale since early Fall but I haven’t seen any discounts on them! So I used the mall gift card I received at Christmas (thanks sis!) to help lessen the pain. I have them in the smallest size (UK 3) and they make my feet look bigger. 😆
With my Longchamp and Blundstones, I’m almost outfitted in the typical Canadian gal’s outfit. All I need now is either a Canada Goose or an Aritzia parka to complete the look! 😉
What do you think of my rewards to myself?
Ooooh I thought they’d discontinued the Planetes!!! Maybe they’re still available in France and just not here? Anyway I love that bag and have it in Ebony (very dark brown). That size is awesome because it holds EVERYTHING!
Great haulage! You have teeny widdle feet! Mine have gotten bigger (thanks, peanut) and I probably need new winter boots.
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I think they’re discontinued in North America? I tried to find it online but most sites are out of stock / discontinued. My friend went to a Longchamp store to get this so maybe they also have exclusive items? It’s such an awesome purse! 😀 I actually saw at Winners they had a pale grey version of this… but it was still $200
I’ve heard of women saying they need to buy all new shoes because their feet grew from pregnancy! It’s a great excuse to buy new shoes haha…
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Yeah, I think in N. Am. they replaced the Planetes with the Neo (?) line and the bags are made of some other funky material…it just doesn’t look as sleek and elegant to me. Boo. And yes, I’ve even seen the all-leather Longchamps at Winners, but they’re still so pricy. :p
Argh, I wouldn’t mind buying new shoes, but now I really look like I have huge feet! LOL. It’s my wide duck feet that make me size up!
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Love it xxxx Good for you babes
excited to know about the ipl package
and the purse is GORGE
xxxxx
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Thanks!!! I’ve had 1 IPL session already… will post about my experiences soooooon! 🙂
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OOOOOOOH see – not 100% yet haha ………. yeah please do 🙂 xxxxx
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It’s a work in progress haha!
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❤ ❤ ❤ more soup LOL
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I Just got what you meant like right now ! hello fluhead cat ,,,,LOL xxx duh – the minute i started organizing i got what you meant IPL is ongoing LOL XXXX ❤ ???!!!!!! #naturalblonde
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Haha did you just get your coffee?
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no soup ,,,,,,,,,,, then lipstick xxxxx Lol
have a great weekend xo
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I like that you didn’t reward yourself with makeup! That’s a great bag, I like the all black.
I can’t wait to hear your experience with IPL. I’ve thought about looking into it but haven’t yet!
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Yes, I think rewarding myself with makeup would just defeat the whole purpose. I will post my experience with IPL within the next month! I just want to make sure I have enough experience to provide a good overview of it! 🙂
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Congrats on your no buy! This is inspirational and definitely need to do this!! Xo
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Thanks so much! 😀 Yes, you can do it! Or a Low-Buy!
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Its going to be so hard though! LOL
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I love the bag!
I’ve had laser hair removal but never an IPL facial treatment, I look forward to reading all about it!
My blundstones are over two years old and still going strong, they just need a good polish, and a new pair of insoles.
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I’m smacking myself for waiting THIS long to do laser hair removal. I’m doing my underarms and I’ve had 2 sessions so far and it’s about 80% gone already! (I’m not very hairy to begin with)
I’m SOOOOO enjoying the Blundstones! They have NOT left my feet since I got them on Saturday! Thank you for recommending them! 😀
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I need to get a couple of “tune up” sessions to try to kill the very minimal amount that I have left – but considering that it has been over two years since I had it done, I’m super happy with the results.
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How many sessions did you have in total? My package has 8 sessions.
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Hmmm. I think I had 9 sessions – oh and I realize that it was closer to 3 years ago.
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That’s amazing 3 years after and you only need a touch up. 🙂
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I have a long champ bag as well, I love it! The size is awesome and is especially great for travel as it can me used as a purse and/ or a carry on. Hope you enjoy it, xox.
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Yes, it’s so lightweight too, it makes it a very practical travel bag. Hope it will last me a long time!
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I am obsessed with the bag, it’s practical and simple!
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I really is. I used to carry a leather one and I was always worried when it rained or snowed it would get damaged – this one is perfect for any condition and wipes off easily!
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Love everything!👏🏻😍⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Rating right here!
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Hehe! Thanks for the 5 stars!
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of course!! hehe
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I cannot wait to hear more about the Photorejuvenation facial package! I think I’ve heard some other people talking about it, and I know I’m very interested!
Also, I need those booties! I have a pair of dark brown booties and tan booties, but no black ones and those are PERFECT!!
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I was really scared to try the Photorejuvenation because of LASER on my face! I’ll definitely talk about my experiences soon.
Yes you need black booties, they go with EVERYTHING! 😀
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🙂 I’m so excited!!
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Ooooooh the Longchamp bag is beautiful! I’ve wanted one for a while too but I’ve never seen an all-black one. So chic!
Such classic boots too – you can wear those with almost anything.
Looking forward to your review on the IPL – that’s not something I’ve ever considered because I know zero about it. I need some education! 🙂
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I’ve not seen an all black one until my friend came back from Paris with hers and it made me want it! Initially I wanted an all purple one but at the end of the day, I know black goes with everything.
Yes, those boots are so versatile – I even wore it with a dress the other day haha.
I didn’t know much about IPL until I asked my friend about it – she had it done and then the spa gave me a trial session and then I was sold! 🙂
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I’ve been wanting to try IPL for a while now !!! I’m so “chicken” when it comes to stuff done on my face 😦 The boots are to die for !!!
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I’m chicken too about face stuff. The most I’ve ever done was microdermabrasion which is just like a face scrub, honestly.
I’m SO happy with the boots, they’ve not left my feet! 😛
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I’ve done microdermabrasion too !!! At some point I will try some Botox 😀
So how is it sleeping with your new boots ??? 😛
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My SO didn’t mind the boots on in bed! 😉
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congratulations on an entire no-buy year! im thinking of trying it but it would be SO HARD ;-; love your rewards though 😀
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Thanks! Yes it was hard in the beginning but got a bit easier (more habitual) as the year went on. 🙂
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Congrats! I like that you chose a few big-ticket, non-makeup items to reward yourself with. That Longchamp bag is really beautiful. Maybe I need to add that to my wishlist…
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Yes, they were significant purchases that I needed a reason to get. The Longchamp is such a useful tote – definitely add it to your wishlist! 🙂
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Looking forward to hear about the IPL! Great items!
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I definitely will once I have at least 2 sessions completed so I can report back on any results!
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Great! Be mindful of sun exposure as your skin will most likely be sensitive.
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Looking forward to hearing about the IPL! I am way too much of a chicken to try anything on my face but I like to hear about them just in case I ever work up the courage haha.
That Longchamp bag is a beauty! Nice picks for your reward 🙂
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Hehe I am with you on the face treatments but I was pleasantly surprised. I did a lot of research and asked around – my coworker had it done and she called IPL “baby laser” lol. 😛
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Good choices – all useful and practical! Your new bag looks lovely, plenty of room for everything in there. The bag would also be nice teamed with the boots 🙂
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Yes, the bag and boots are my everyday “look” now. 🙂 I love them!
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Love, love and love! Great picks, you totally deserve it after a whole years no buy!
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Thank you! 😀
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THAT LONGCHAMP BAG. BEAUTIFUL. All black? So chic. Love it.
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I know right? The all black sold me. Once upon a time I was eyeing an all white one but that would have been foolish – that bag would have been dirty in 5 minutes!
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You deserve it!
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Thank you! 😀
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Wow a whole year, congrats! I couldn’t do it. Patiently waiting to hear about your facial experience!
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I have a session tomorrow after work! Mixture of excitement and anxiety! 😮
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Your bag is so so beautiful, and it looks really different to the other ones you usually see, I love it! x
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That’s why I had to get this one – to be a little bit different! 😛
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Love the tote and the booth, look forward to reading your IPL experience! x
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Thanks! I’ll post on the IPL experience in Feb when I’ve done at least 2 sessions! 🙂
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Photorejuvenation is something I would love to treat myself to at some point. When I was younger I loved tanning, which was really stupid and hyper pigmentation is a effect from it on my face. I look forward to your post, I hope it goes well! 🙂
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I didn’t tan much but I have freckles and some of them are splotchy looking. I also have hyperpigmentation that I want to tackle. I hope IPL works for me too! I’ll update in Feb after I’ve had a couple of sessions! 🙂
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When I went to my dermatologist he gave me hydroquinone cream, which actually helped a lot. I have freckles too, they’re not too bad but I’m not a fan of them. I look forward to the update!
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I was curious about the hydroquinone cream too but eh… I wanted quick results lol! 😉
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Well I noticed after two weeks a reasonable change. I used it for a total of 5 weeks on and off it worked so well. Got rid of the hyper pigmentation pull made my skin look younger but it did take time. I hear ya quick results is way better! 😀
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Oooooo!!!!! That bag looks like something that’s totally up my ally!😍 I love large bags lol. I love carrying everything with me! You just never know when you need a particular something right !?😅 those boots look Ahmazzinggg as well! 🙈I’ve never heard of that brand before but they look lovely! They kind of resemble some old Navy boots I own and I’ve been wearing them nonstop ever since fall started lol.. can u tell I love them? 😛 does that facial hurt!!?? I’m such a baby when It comes to things like that😢 but if it works for hyperpigmentation and pores then why not lol. Overall great rewards!!! You sooooo totally deserved them!!!:D 💪🎉
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Thank you! I will do a post on the IPL for sure! No pain, no gain! 😉
Yes that bag holds EVERYTHING – I love it. And yes those boots are a really popular style right now – everyone is copying Blundstones though – they were the original!
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I bet so! And I’m sure they are pricey as heck though right lol!? The material looks incredible! I wanna search them but I’m afraid of the price tag lol. YOU are correct there lol no pain no gain! 💪💪💪 I remember I got a new purse back in April I believe and it’s huge like super huge. I remember tossing in my laptop, my ipad, my chargers, my nintendo ds, etc etc. You can just imagine how heavy that thing was lol!
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Nice work on the now buy 🙂 I haven’t purchased any make up since September last year thought i was going good until I bought a new foundation last week( needed a darker shade) and since then i have been looking at new makeup to buy!! Gaaah though i havent bought anything again … yetz haha :p
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