Wednesday, January 26

outer surface.

so i bought topshop nail polishes the other day. this one is called "sketch". i couldn't resist the packaging. they are so cute! i think half of the time i buy things, it's because of the packaging..

this is also the same reason why i like to wonder around in a book store because i love looking at all the different book covers. it's very inspirational for me.

i guess it is a pretty bad habit to have, looking at things from the outer surface.. but when things are so pretty, how can you resist? is there anyone else having this habit?

24 comments:

jesthh(: said...

Definitely! This is true for so many things. We buy clothes for their 'outer surface', do we not? :)

Georgie Lowen said...

I have the same habit!! Today i painted my nails with TOPSHOP 'feisty' polish! It is bright pink/coral!!!

Georgie
xx

http://styleprincessdiaries.blogspot.com

tasha said...

i sometimes practice this habit, hehe. (: that color looks so so pretty on your nails!

Michelle said...

The packaging of Topshop make-up is adorable (: I find that the polishes don't have much staying power though, mine chip really easily ):

Reticella said...

definitely! whenever i am in a rut, i often take a stroll down to a book store and i am suddenly inspired! although its all for the outer surface, i think, we take in the inspiration and make it personal. then its not just outer surface anymore! it all works out!

esther said...

no you don't say....hahaha. I do it ALL the time. I have more stationary that I can supply with all of my friends for a long time because of that reason. I love cards and notebooks too!!

Cassandra Marie said...

I love the look of their beauty line! So fun! :) And great color by the way!

p.s. I'm hosting a giveaway on my page this week, just in case you were interested in entering!

Vintage Heart Stamped Fork Set

xo,
Cassie

Tornadoes and Tigers said...

Products and object are made to look good on the outside, or no one would ever take a second look at it. It's not a bad habit at all..

Danni and Maria said...

I know it's going against the old-age cliche, but I'm similar to you with books - I always go for one's with arty/obscure covers...something that keeps me guessing.

Danni
xxx

Betsey said...

yes, yes, definitely with you on the bookstore thing!!

katrina said...

oh, big love -- very big love!!!

ps... please send me your 160x60 graphic -- need you on my page. :)

Melanie's Randomness said...

I have so many books because their covers were too pretty! I always have alot japanese candy because I love the packaging!! =)

Melanie's Randomness

Alex said...

The Topshop make-up packaging is so cute!
I'm like that with with most things though - I'm attracted to the pretty packaging! I think it goes back to being a child and wanting to play in the box rather than with the toy, ahaha :)

Karina said...

I go around wanting to buy stuff a lot. But I guess I do cave in sometimes.

i.d. said...

You're not alone. I do this too!

Tee, Passports and Postcards said...

I used to buy Benefit cosmetics because I loved their packaging (their stuff is okay too).

rosanguyen said...

I know what you mean, I'm always drawn into a pretty display or such and instantly buy it if its' in my price range despite having no use for it.

Esther. said...

haha i wish i can afford to buy anything pretty.

like the other day i saw a bright red mailbox which looks almost like http://www.mailboxworks.com/EC_E6.html and i quickly shouted out to my mum MUST HAVE THAT PLEASE.

but of course i dont have any use for an expensive & pretty mailbox. ah well, i'll buy it when i have my own place someday haha (:

curious constellation said...

I hate to admit that I most definitely do judge a book by its cover.

Sarah Morgan said...

That looks so adorable!

I am such a sucker for pretty packaging. I can't resist!

http://hemenwaystreet.blogspot.com

Stay under the stars said...

There's (almost) nothing better than a beautiful or interesting book cover!

hiani16 said...

I'm a sucker for attractive packing too! It just makes what's inside all the more appealing!

I just came across your blog on bloglovin'-I'm your new follower!

~Janice
jungleejuice.blogspot.com

Lets_go_find_a_Rain_beau! said...

I totally understand what you mean! I have a similar Topshop vanish in "Galactic"- I really like the quality!

Especially with Make-up-items I love cute and pretty packaging, for example the YSL Make up or Benefit. It's gorgeous! :)

S*

Anonymous said...

Cute packaging always reminds me of Benefit! I always fall for their cute packaging and good copywriting :)

Oh btw, recently I tried posietint and I like it! (besides the pretty packaging)
maybe you'd want to give it a try too if you haven't already. An instant pick-me-up!

Love your doodles <3

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