Hi, I'm Patch, and I'm a Lushaholic.
^By the way, I totally expect any and all responses to begin with "Hi Patch!" No, not really. I'm kidding.
So it went like this. Driving home from uni today and I realise I'm on the street where my local Lush store is. It's at this moment that a tiny Angel of Self Restraint materialises on one of my shoulders, and a Devil of Indulgance and Decadence on the other.
Angel: Dammit Patch, stay out of Lush. You were there five days ago and bought a huge haul, and you still have loads left over from the trip before that.
Devil: But Patch, look! A parking space, right outside the door! How often does that happen?
Considered this good fortune, and decided to go in, just to look. After all, there's no harm in looking, is there?
Went in, got all happy looking at pretty things. Was tempted, very very tempted.
Angel: Seriously Patch, do not, I repeat, DO NOT buy anything. You don't need any more Lush.
Devil: But what's the point of being in here if you don't shop? Besides, you'll be saving yourself a trip later.
Decided to be reasonable, and buy just the essentials - no extras. Picked up American Cream, Yummy Yummy Yummy, and Fairtrade Foot Lotion. Was about to head to the counter when I saw it: Charity Pot! I thought it had been discontinued! Joy and rapture!
Angel: Patch, you don't need any moisturiser, you have lots at home.
Devil: But Patch, it's not on the website, so what if they do discontinue it? You'll be pissed at yourself for not buying it when you had the chance.
I figured that since the proceeds go to charity, buying it was the right thing to do. Besides, none of my moisturisers are Lush ones, so they don't really count, do they? And besides, if I only got a small American Cream, I could justify spending the extra $ on Charity Pot, couldn't I? Yes, I totally could.
Sales Assistant: Would you like me to put those things on the counter for you so you've got your hands free to keep browsing?
Angel: No she would not - she's going to pay, and then LEAVE.
Devil (and Patch): Thanks, that would be great!
Wandered around looking at more pretties, then found myself over by the dusting powders. Now, I bought Silky Underwear just last week, I've only used it twice, so I really didn't need any more, but I picked up Candy Fluff and OMG LOVE.
Angel: *facepalm of despair*
Devil: Well, you like Silky Underwear, sure. But you love Candy Fluff, don't you? Do it!
And so I did. And $100 later, plus a free Too Drunk emotibomb and HIWTK soap sample, I was done "just looking" at Lush.
I believe some sort of intervention may be in order.
Oh, and what is this new haul like, you ask?
*American Cream: I wanted to get another conditioner so that my beloved Jungle would stretch a little further, i.e. alternate it with something else. Everyone on here has raved about this, so I decided to give it a shot. I love the smell, though I didn't think I'd be all addicted to it like some of you folks are ;) - but that was while I was in the shower. Now the scent it's left on my hair is like a vanilla malt milkshake, and it's dreamy. It's also a very effective condtioner, so it'll be great for days when my hair is especially damaged, like if I've been at the beach. It's also great to use after Curly Wurly (why I persist with CW I don't know - I can't seem to refuse or throw away samples, even though I know it will leave coconut in my hair. I just like the smell and the effect), as it's good for getting rid of that pesky coconut. I see a bigger bottle in my future.
*Yummy Yummy Yummy: Yummy Yummy Yummy is runny runny runny. But totally worth it, because the smell is divine. Not only is it like real strawberries, it's as if you've been in a real strawberry patch - as in, not just berries, but strawberry leaves, freshly turned earth after a light rain, honey, and almonds. I may have to start carrying the bottle around with me so as not to suffer some kind of separation anxiety.
*Fairtrade Foot Lotion: As I mentioned in my last post, my feet are dreadful (though Lemony Flutter is working wonders), so I wanted to get something specifically for feet - and when some genius on this comm described it as smelling like mint icecream (another weakness of mine!) I was sold. Because that is indeed what it smells like. And also? This stuff is a potted miracle. Only half an hour after using it, my feet are so incredibly soft, I can't believe it. I have actual feeling in my heels, instead of just a thick layer of hardened skin.
*Candy Fluff: I haven't actually used it yet (I want to savour the smell of YYY for a while, and besides, it's evil cramp time, so I'll be using a massage bar later anyway), but I put a little bit on my hand to see the sparkles, and it is DELICIOUS! It's sweet, girly, decadent, and I cannot get enough of it. I keep sniffing my hand, so it's probably a good thing I'm not somewhere anyone can see me right now, because I probably look insane.
*Too Drunk emotibomb: Haven't used, but someone said it's good for when you're feeling all congested? I'm coming down with a cold, so this groovy smelling little thing will be making an appearance in my shower over the next few days.
*HIWTK soap: Haven't used that either, but it smells like honeycomb and toffee, so that's a winner!
And just in case anyone was in any doubt regarding the severity of my Lushmania, I've spent the evening perusing the US and UK sites, checking out the descriptions of the things in my stash (and the things I'm getting next time, because we all know there's going to be a next time!). You guys have awesome sites! The USA one is very easy to navigate, and the UK one has great descriptions and those cute little illustrations! Also, I am green with envy over the Comforter shower gel, Strawberry Feels Forever massage bar (strawberries, massages, and a Beatles song in one? Yeah, WANT), First Swim bubble bar and World Piece ballistic. Australia needs to catch up to your brilliance.
Oh, one last thing, I haz a question. I took a whiff of the Karma dusting powder, and the smell seemed very familiar. I don't have anything in the Karma range, so is there anything that has the same smell but goes by a different name? Or am I just going crazy (very plausible, I admit)?
So it went like this. Driving home from uni today and I realise I'm on the street where my local Lush store is. It's at this moment that a tiny Angel of Self Restraint materialises on one of my shoulders, and a Devil of Indulgance and Decadence on the other.
Angel: Dammit Patch, stay out of Lush. You were there five days ago and bought a huge haul, and you still have loads left over from the trip before that.
Devil: But Patch, look! A parking space, right outside the door! How often does that happen?
Considered this good fortune, and decided to go in, just to look. After all, there's no harm in looking, is there?
Went in, got all happy looking at pretty things. Was tempted, very very tempted.
Angel: Seriously Patch, do not, I repeat, DO NOT buy anything. You don't need any more Lush.
Devil: But what's the point of being in here if you don't shop? Besides, you'll be saving yourself a trip later.
Decided to be reasonable, and buy just the essentials - no extras. Picked up American Cream, Yummy Yummy Yummy, and Fairtrade Foot Lotion. Was about to head to the counter when I saw it: Charity Pot! I thought it had been discontinued! Joy and rapture!
Angel: Patch, you don't need any moisturiser, you have lots at home.
Devil: But Patch, it's not on the website, so what if they do discontinue it? You'll be pissed at yourself for not buying it when you had the chance.
I figured that since the proceeds go to charity, buying it was the right thing to do. Besides, none of my moisturisers are Lush ones, so they don't really count, do they? And besides, if I only got a small American Cream, I could justify spending the extra $ on Charity Pot, couldn't I? Yes, I totally could.
Sales Assistant: Would you like me to put those things on the counter for you so you've got your hands free to keep browsing?
Angel: No she would not - she's going to pay, and then LEAVE.
Devil (and Patch): Thanks, that would be great!
Wandered around looking at more pretties, then found myself over by the dusting powders. Now, I bought Silky Underwear just last week, I've only used it twice, so I really didn't need any more, but I picked up Candy Fluff and OMG LOVE.
Angel: *facepalm of despair*
Devil: Well, you like Silky Underwear, sure. But you love Candy Fluff, don't you? Do it!
And so I did. And $100 later, plus a free Too Drunk emotibomb and HIWTK soap sample, I was done "just looking" at Lush.
I believe some sort of intervention may be in order.
Oh, and what is this new haul like, you ask?
*American Cream: I wanted to get another conditioner so that my beloved Jungle would stretch a little further, i.e. alternate it with something else. Everyone on here has raved about this, so I decided to give it a shot. I love the smell, though I didn't think I'd be all addicted to it like some of you folks are ;) - but that was while I was in the shower. Now the scent it's left on my hair is like a vanilla malt milkshake, and it's dreamy. It's also a very effective condtioner, so it'll be great for days when my hair is especially damaged, like if I've been at the beach. It's also great to use after Curly Wurly (why I persist with CW I don't know - I can't seem to refuse or throw away samples, even though I know it will leave coconut in my hair. I just like the smell and the effect), as it's good for getting rid of that pesky coconut. I see a bigger bottle in my future.
*Yummy Yummy Yummy: Yummy Yummy Yummy is runny runny runny. But totally worth it, because the smell is divine. Not only is it like real strawberries, it's as if you've been in a real strawberry patch - as in, not just berries, but strawberry leaves, freshly turned earth after a light rain, honey, and almonds. I may have to start carrying the bottle around with me so as not to suffer some kind of separation anxiety.
*Fairtrade Foot Lotion: As I mentioned in my last post, my feet are dreadful (though Lemony Flutter is working wonders), so I wanted to get something specifically for feet - and when some genius on this comm described it as smelling like mint icecream (another weakness of mine!) I was sold. Because that is indeed what it smells like. And also? This stuff is a potted miracle. Only half an hour after using it, my feet are so incredibly soft, I can't believe it. I have actual feeling in my heels, instead of just a thick layer of hardened skin.
*Candy Fluff: I haven't actually used it yet (I want to savour the smell of YYY for a while, and besides, it's evil cramp time, so I'll be using a massage bar later anyway), but I put a little bit on my hand to see the sparkles, and it is DELICIOUS! It's sweet, girly, decadent, and I cannot get enough of it. I keep sniffing my hand, so it's probably a good thing I'm not somewhere anyone can see me right now, because I probably look insane.
*Too Drunk emotibomb: Haven't used, but someone said it's good for when you're feeling all congested? I'm coming down with a cold, so this groovy smelling little thing will be making an appearance in my shower over the next few days.
*HIWTK soap: Haven't used that either, but it smells like honeycomb and toffee, so that's a winner!
And just in case anyone was in any doubt regarding the severity of my Lushmania, I've spent the evening perusing the US and UK sites, checking out the descriptions of the things in my stash (and the things I'm getting next time, because we all know there's going to be a next time!). You guys have awesome sites! The USA one is very easy to navigate, and the UK one has great descriptions and those cute little illustrations! Also, I am green with envy over the Comforter shower gel, Strawberry Feels Forever massage bar (strawberries, massages, and a Beatles song in one? Yeah, WANT), First Swim bubble bar and World Piece ballistic. Australia needs to catch up to your brilliance.
Oh, one last thing, I haz a question. I took a whiff of the Karma dusting powder, and the smell seemed very familiar. I don't have anything in the Karma range, so is there anything that has the same smell but goes by a different name? Or am I just going crazy (very plausible, I admit)?