August Shop My Stash - Summery Pinky Coral Look and Duping the Vibes of the Pat McGrath Labs Mothership Rose Decadence Eyeshadow Palette

I always look forward to my Shop My Stash looks every month - it's been such a great way to dive in to my makeup collection and just play! 

The primer, concealer, and highlighter palette were received as PR samples - this post contains affiliate links

I've also been using my Shop My Stash posts as a way to see if I can "Dupe The Vibes" of new eyeshadow palettes that I want to pick up; but, don't really need to because I have close enough products in my collection! I'm well aware that I buy a ton of makeup and I now a lot of it is duplicates; but, one of the reasons that I put myself on a budget is so that I can be more mindful and not buy absolutely everything that catches my eye! 

June Shop My Stash - Purple Shimmery Look and Duping The Vibes of the Urban Decay Naked Ultraviolet Eyeshadow Palette

I've been loving doing my Shop My Stash looks, especially during our social distancing and it is giving me the reason to play with my makeup when I'm feeling a little less than inspired and it feels so good just to come up with a fun look! 

I also starting a "Dupe The Vibes" style post earlier this year within my Shop My Stash where I check out the swatches of a newer palette that I'm somewhat interested in and would consider purchasing, and then I go through my collection and come up with shadows that are similar or as close to dupes as possible from within my collection. 

The Catrice and Hard Candy were received as PR samples - this post contains affiliate links

Part of my sticking to a monthly makeup budget is to focusing on getting use of products that are already in my collection and being a little more conscious about bringing in a bunch of products in to my collection that I already have! 

April Shop My Stash - Bright Spring Look and Duping The Vibes of The Viseart Mini Petit Pro Chou Chou Palette

I've been buying a fair bit less makeup since the Covid-19 pandemic; but, there have been a couple of releases that have caught my eye lately. I really enjoyed my a previous Shop My Stash look when I Duped The Vibes of an eyeshadow palette that really caught my eye - I ended up having very similar shades in my collection, so I really convinced I didn't need the palette even though the reviews about it were great! And, it was such a fun new way to Shop My Stash and play in my collection! 

The two primers were received as PR - this post contains affiliate links

When I saw the new Viseart Mini Petit Pro Chou Chou Eyeshadow Palette, I actually really wanted it! It was perfect for Spring and Summer - it comes with bright shades and it is really refreshing! I already have 3 of the Petit Pro palettes in my collection and I like the quality, so I was certainly considering purchasing the palette!

February Shop My Stash - Pink Valentine's Day Look and Duping The Vibes Of The Natasha Denona Love Palette

As if I need an excuse to play with pink makeup around here; but, if ever an excuse was needed - Valentine's Day is it! But, is it me or did a ton of brands release pink and red palettes for Valentine's Day this year when it hasn't seemed that popular of a makeup release holiday before?!

All makeup featured in this look were purchased by me - this post contains affiliate links

But, while I was intrigued by some of the releases, I personally felt that it's just too soon for a ton of new palettes because in all seriousness, I still have makeup to play with and try from Christmas! So, I'm trying not to impulse buy all the makeup this year; but, damn of all the releases, Natasha Denona really tempted me with the new Love Palette - it's this gorgeous red, pink and purplish palette and I know the Natasha Denona formula is really nice!