hella rad but hella sad

Sure thing. I’m lazy in bed in the morning so why not? Guys this is gonna forever be my official Ulta “masterpost” everyone keeps asking me for, take it or leave it.1. Don’t park anywhere by it, so they can’t track your plates after you leave, just in case.2. Dress nicely, innocently, professionally, and don’t wear anything raggedy or they will judge you.3. I personally have found that my favorite time to go is on a weekend morning. If it’s just a little busy, but not too busy then, it’s ideal, and honestly I can conceal pretty damn openly and easily because it is very likely that no one is watching, and the manager is probably not looking at the cameras, or if she is, chances are it’s not me.4. When they greet you, reply very innocently and sweetly, don’t sound nervous WHATSOEVER.5. I go prestiege and take like one minute, then I pick out some random item, doesn’t even matter if I want it, then I go to get one of those shopping bags so it looks like I actually want stuff.6. I fill it up in one section, wander, then go to an area without anyone and with a pretty poor camera spot. Honestly a lot of times this is still in prestige if I see the manager is on floor (not watching the cameras) in a spot with the cameras away.7. Stuff the makeup from the Ulta bag into my bag. Stuff about half, so it looks normal. 8. Walk around and repeat this cycle, always having a little bit of stuff in your bag. 9. Put the bag back somewhere. I honestly don’t like returning it to the front because I feel like it looks weird, so I leave it somewhere, usually on a chair or something to be honest.10. If they ask you about anything, ask for a product they don’t have. Or, if you have a bunch of makeup and then they say “what are you looking for” I would say, oh I’m just picking out things that ______ can buy me for my birthday” because then they don’t expect you to buy anything.11. I don’t buy anything. I used to when I first started lifting there but now I don’t.12. I just walk out, sometimes on the phone, sometimes just normal. Don’t look nervous. I’m 95% percent sure they can’t chase you. 13. Enjoy your new overpriced makeup, and wonder why anyone would pay $30 for a little blush.

i’m out for blood when it comes to ulta because they treat their employees terribly, as well as hire and fire people based entirely on their looks. this is what i know:

every district has an lp manager who’s in charge of the entire region, usually spanning several states. that’s it. that’s the whole team, sometimes one or two people other than that but as far as LP it’s placed solely in the hands of workers.

the cameras are highly detailed and located in the back manager’s office, so if anyone’s watching you it’s the head honcho. going at night is probably better because there’s less of a chance the manager’s in store and anyone else would be on floor.

they’re almost always understaffed. take advantage of it.

The “Try New Things” Haul

First time lifting from Sephora, Apple Store and Urban Outfitters.

Anyhoe…Prices♥

Hollister

Sweats; 29.95 x2

Jeans; 59.95

Dress; 29.95

Body Mist; 15.95

Urban Outfitters

Gloves; 15 x2

Mug; 10

B&BW

Shower Gel; 12.50 x2

Charming Charlies

Pearls; 20

Diamond Ring; 15

Glasses; 12

Blue Ring; 6

Ring Set; 12

Sephora

Naked Palette; 54

Nars Dragon Girl Lip Pencil; 26 (the same color Taylor Swift wears)

Apple

Lightning Dock; 49

Icing

Wallet; 20

Dreamcatcher; 16.50

Grand Total: $461.25

Some Side Notes

This is the product of 3 different malls. I love living on the Strip.

I tried to go light this trip since I just cleaned out my closet.

I used the book method for the Naked Palette.

Lifting Prob: When your closet overflows from lifting too many clothes

Also, my partner couldn’t come with me on this adventure so instead, she was on the phone with me the entire time. She was at home sitting in front of her computer and would search the web for any questions I had. For Example:

“where are the cameras in this store”

“what are the LP/chase policies in this store”

“where is this store located in the mall because I’m lost”

“what are the directions to this mall and where should I park relevant to the store I want to lift from”

“which palette should I lift”

“is there a B&BW store in this mall so I can utilize this bag”

“what time is this store open til”

“what is something that this store does not carry”

how busy is this store right now"

“search Liftblr for tips on this store”

Etc.

THIS SHIT WORKS OKAY, I AM DEAD SERIOUS.

The last time I saw this on my dash, I didn’t think it would happen, so jokingly I wished I could go to a fun. concert.

AND GUESS WHAT, I WENT TO A FUCKING FUN. CONCERT.

I SAW THIS ON MY DASH THE OTHER DAY AND THOUGHT “ITS WORTH A TRY” SO I WISHED I COULD GET A 3DS

LITERALLY LIKE 4 DAYS LATER MY DAD SENT ME A PICTURE OF THE 3DS XL HE BOUGHT FOR ME WHILE I WAS AT SCHOOL

Well, some basics you should know:

Printed Barcodes don’t set off alarms 

Never conceal on camera 

Assume all cameras are real and being watched

Always check for tags 

Now some advice that I have. This is my personal advice so take it with some caution for your situation. 

Always scope out a place first. Don’t just walk into a Sephora or wherever you’ve never been to before and expect to get out with much. Scoping is very important. While scoping out a place, take note of the following things

Camera placement

Blindspots 

How friendly/involved/attentive SAs are 

What the other customers are wearing 

If it’s a place with clothing, go pretend to try on a few things to see their dressing room policy. Do they count? Are they unattended? Locked doors? Etc.

Dress like a basic bitch. You do NOT want to stand out.

If you have fun colored hair, I recommend investing in a wig.

If you’re hitting up a mall and feel worried about Mall Security being called after a particular store, these are the basic points for an impromptu outfit change to make it harder to pick up on you. 

Hair: If you have long hair, put it up or take it down. If you have short hair, try and part it differently than it was. If you’re going hard AF, put on or take off your wig. I don’t recommend wearing hats while lifting except maybe a crocheted beanie for style. If you have this, put it on or take it off. 

Face: If you can see well enough with out them, take your glasses off. If you don’t wear glasses, put on a fake pair. Glasses can drastically change a face. I don’t recommend sunglasses for this technique because sunglasses inside can be sus af. 

Top: Take off a jacket or sweater you’re wearing. Put on a sweater if you’re not wearing one. Hide the shirt you were wearing if you didn’t have anything on

Wear average looking shoes that are comfy yet stylish. 

If you know what you wanna get and you have something similar in size at home (Say you want a make up palette and you have one at home) PRACTICE CONCEALING. If you can get good at concealing quickly and stealthily you will be golden. 

Only do this if you have to, but you can make your own blindspot by crouching down. You need to do things quickly because crouching can be sus. 

You’re a beginner, so don’t expect multi-hundred dollar hauls first. You need to work your way up to it. Hone your skills. It’s tempting to just go to a place and raid it on your first go, but resist that urge. 

Pay attention to the sounds you’re hearing. You need to know if people are approaching you or if anyones calling for help on an intercom or something.

And as always 

Don’t get greedy

Don’t get cocky

If you have a bad feeling in your gut then bail

People stealing food/ necessities because they need to survive in our shithole of a government: Zero judgment, I’m incredibly sorry you’re in this situation, do what you need to do to survive.