Lipstick index.

Omg omg, I am damn happy, I have won the Diva competition I have entered sometime ago! *click* :D


This means I have RM200 to shop! Shopping without using your own money, for yourself is the best feeling in the world. T__T And err whoever whose birthday is coming up and you see me getting getting you Diva stuff, I did not use the vouchers I have won k. *shifty eyes wtf* Aah, what to buy what to buy! Judging from the way my shopping pulse (yea it has its own pulse wtf) is pumping furiously, I predict RM200 won't be enough. -_- End up have to top up RM200 WTF.

Nevertheless, this also means, no more shopping at the discount rack in Diva! Which honestly, is where most of my Diva accessories come from. *small voice*

This is where I came to this interesting revelation! I was talking to Jing that day, and she mentioned that she is on a headband binge lately-- she just keeps on buying hairbands after hairbands, partly 'cause she is currently broke, but she still feels like shopping. This makes me think of the lipstick index, whereby it was actually proven that consistently during tough economic times, lipstick sales go up! This is because when the economy goes through a recession, women may find it difficult to part with money to purchase a luxury item like a bag or a nice pair of shoes. But a lipstick, whilst considered a small indulgence item, is still generally afforadable, thus women will spend on lipsticks for that little bit of feel-good factor. You can read more about it here and here.

It actually makes really good sense actually! Though I have to admit, my purchasing habits have yet to be affected by the current economy-- my shopping restraints/bans are imposed on myself because I really have too too many clothes, and not nearly enough opportunities to wear them. I am not a make-up fan of any sort, in fact, I don't a single tube of lipstick myself; BUT, when I try to stop myself from shopping, I find myself buying little itty-bitty items like a pair of earrings here, or a hairbow there! Firstly, like I mentioned, I have too many clothes, so clothes are officially off-limits for me, thus buying accessories seem much more justifiable. Secondly, getting hairbow might cost me RM15, but it's enough to keep me smiling for an afternoon, whereas getting even a cheap-ish top in M'sia could easily cost around RM60-80! Which is why lately I find myself getting things like brooches, nerd glasses, rings, headbands.. but no clothes. -_-

So what do you all think? :P Do you agree with the lipstick index? Do some of you girls really buy more lipsticks (or maybe glosses) when you find yourself a little bit more broke? I am really curious to see what beauty junkies feel about this! And what about you other girls, do you like me, buy smaller items to brighten your day nevertheless? ;)

And one more thing, are any of us consciously making an effort to refrain your spending because of the current economy condition? I would say no, judging by how people still queue to get into LV in Orchard wtf. But seriously, every magazine I have been reading has talked nonstop about recession shopping and 'how to make your wardrobe recessioon proof'... I am just really curious, how many of us are taking steps to control their spending now..?