bottleblack
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Yesss...I want to see more spreadsheets and databases! This is so stroking my geeky side.
Question for those with HUGE MAC collections...
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lara
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Bump!
I just installed a photo album onto my website and am in the process of photographing everything MAC - I figure that way I can access it from wherever I am in the world, check to see if colours look similar to what I already have, see what I've marked as my personal/client favourites and base my buying around that.
I'm also putting my better FOTD pictures and client face-charts up so I can get some inspiration to wear make-up every now and then.
Maybe this is an option for people who don't have any SQL skills.
I just installed a photo album onto my website and am in the process of photographing everything MAC - I figure that way I can access it from wherever I am in the world, check to see if colours look similar to what I already have, see what I've marked as my personal/client favourites and base my buying around that.
I'm also putting my better FOTD pictures and client face-charts up so I can get some inspiration to wear make-up every now and then.
Maybe this is an option for people who don't have any SQL skills.
mspixieears
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Mine isn't what I'd call huge (call that denial!) and I use MAC Excel. Once I started forgetting a couple of things I have and don't have that was reason enough for me to start databasing them *blush*
I do have a big-arse book collection; till my old laptop crashed, I could even list if someone borrowed a book and on what date. Now that's geekdom.
I do have a big-arse book collection; till my old laptop crashed, I could even list if someone borrowed a book and on what date. Now that's geekdom.
im_a_princess
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thank god i've got one, i'm gonna start a list NOW! and allan... if you need to get a pda, you're getting it from me!
| Originally Posted by allan_willb That is such a great idea.Thank god I pretty much know everything I have so I don't go out and buy doubles because I'm sure a lot of girls do that.I think I need a PDA now hah! |
thank god i've got one, i'm gonna start a list NOW! and allan... if you need to get a pda, you're getting it from me!
ilovexnerdsx
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in my computer class this past year we learned how to use formulas in excel and do all this complicated stuff
my collection isn't big yet but i keep it on an excel spreadsheet:
my collection isn't big yet but i keep it on an excel spreadsheet:
Viva_la_MAC_Girl
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I use Microsoft Excel - and I also sync it up to my PDA so when I am at the MAC store I can see what I need - when I leave myself memo's or make sure I that I don't by the same thing if I already have it.
Or unless I need a backup!
Viva_la_MAC_Girl
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Thats what I use - its sooooooooo easy!!!!
I set mine up a lil' bit differnt
Originally Posted by ilovexnerdsx
in my computer class this past year we learned how to use formulas in excel and do all this complicated stuff
my collection isn't big yet but i keep it on an excel spreadsheet:
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Thats what I use - its sooooooooo easy!!!!
MiCHiE
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I don't have a huge collection but I do keep mine on my Treo in a program called HandyShopper, which is a free program. You can set up different databases, include the price, tax, quanity and particular store. I have one for MakeUp On Hand and another on for what I want/need. When I buy what I want/need, I can tap and have it moved to the On Hand DB. It's very handy and keeps me focused when I shop.
I tried Excel, since I do have it on my phone also, but I think this is much easier, if you can access it.
I tried Excel, since I do have it on my phone also, but I think this is much easier, if you can access it.
SELFstyled
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Heh so I'm not the only "geek" that keeps her collection on Excel (desktop & Treo).
Though I incorporate all my make up not just the MAC stuff. I do it so I don't end up buying doubles & to have a list of what I need refils on.
stickles
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I keep everything on a single-page spreadsheet, that tracks what day it has been printed out on. I've had to shrink the list down to 6pt font to do it, but it's really useful when I bring it to the counter to see what similar stuff I might have.
My stash is organized by product type, product name, collection, finish, color family, warm or cool toned, palette name, date of purchase, and purchase price. The red area is my eye-related stuff, the blue is the face stuff, the green the lip stuff, the purple is my current wishlist or potential products that I'm mulling over. The circled part is where ouch, I keep the grand total of how much I've paid for it all....
My stash is organized by product type, product name, collection, finish, color family, warm or cool toned, palette name, date of purchase, and purchase price. The red area is my eye-related stuff, the blue is the face stuff, the green the lip stuff, the purple is my current wishlist or potential products that I'm mulling over. The circled part is where ouch, I keep the grand total of how much I've paid for it all....
gracetre123
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OMG...that's huge!!!!
iamheartcore
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I have my list on an excel spreadsheet categorized by face, eyes, lips, other. They are listed as follows:
FACE
Powders (all types, I include the type it is also)
Foundation (all types)
Blush
MSF's
Bronzers
EYES
Shadesticks
Eyeshadows
Fluidline
Eyeliners (all types)
LIPS
Lipliners (all types)
Lipsticks (all types)
Lipglass (all types)
OTHER
Pigments
I also transfer the excel file into my Palm Treo so when I go to MAC, I don't buy duplicates!
FACE
Powders (all types, I include the type it is also)
Foundation (all types)
Blush
MSF's
Bronzers
EYES
Shadesticks
Eyeshadows
Fluidline
Eyeliners (all types)
LIPS
Lipliners (all types)
Lipsticks (all types)
Lipglass (all types)
OTHER
Pigments
I also transfer the excel file into my Palm Treo so when I go to MAC, I don't buy duplicates!
TRUEFASHIONISTA
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I have my collection on an excel spreadsheet as well. I just B2M'd about 66 products (whew! I had a lot of pots that needed palettes LOL) and I had to reorganize my list again. I have it saved in two parts; wants and haves. And even though I can access it via phone, I keep a printout in my wallet just in case.
