I swear I'm not trying to enable, but it is gorgeous on and has a great texture. If you don't have a colour like it, I would consider it. I use it w/expensive pink and blend it well and on my blue/grey eyes it looks amazing. For me, that's a more 'natural look'
It seems like a lot, but how much do you currently buy? I think the idea here is to realistically cut back and for each person that's different. I think it also helps to go through your stash and figure out if there's a colour(s) that you are currently missing that you've been searching for - that way you can narrow it down and not buy so many of the same shade. I mean, what's the point of buying new lippies if you usually buy the same shade(s), etc? You may as well save up that cash for something you really want and splurge.
OMG do not return PB please there are many females on here who would love to purchase this from you.
Even if I've already tried it on? And I would want my money back, so someone would have to pay full price plus shipping, plus whatever fee PayPal would charge me. You think someone would buy it?
WOW o.o you can open a store!
But seriously, that collection will last you a long long time =) But at least nail polishes have super long shelf life, so you wont need to throw them out ^^ just don't buy more! You can divert your OCD into making a list/database/spreadsheet of all the stuff you have, putting it on pretty display so you can admire it and wont forget what you have =) And always take deep breath and count to 10 when you want to buy something and doublecheck your spreadsheet if you don't already have something similar. Diverting your purchases to clothing and accessories is also good idea, unless you have ay too many of those as well =)
Great control! That "free shipping" trap has gotten all of us at one time or another! Recognizing the unrealistic lure of free shipping when it just means we buy more is an awesome step in the right direction!! Proud of you!
We'll definitely keep an eye out for your sale! Maybe a chance for someone to get something they've been wanting without resorting to paying over retail. Clearance bin will be a good solution for a lot of us! Great goal!
We all love makeup & filling in holes is definitely OK! Its fantastic that you can recognize what you're missing and what you have too much of. That deserves an award in itself! Get that eyeshadow... You've earned it!
For me, it helps to have a guideline. Its the best way for me to force myself to be more selective. Make sure your goal is realistic for you...or you'll never stick w it. Only you know what you can commit to. Maybe you can start w 6 products a month and try to cut that limit down to a smaller number after 3 months or so?! That way its a gradual change. Good luck! We're here for you!
I agree that you don't need it. But don't return it. You can easily get your money back in the clearance bin! Lots of ladies are looking for that lipstick & they are easily sanatized. A couple of other posts I loved... @BreeMakeupGeek finding what works & doesn't work for you is a perfect way to curb spending! Thanks for that tip! @Kaori displaying your makeup (or in my case making a spreadsheet inventory of my collection) has gone VERY far in helping me realize just how much I have and what a large percentage of my collection has gone unloved! And counting to 10 before making that spur of the moment purchase is huge! Sometimes I'll add things into a cart and then let it sit for a day. It really gives me a chance to think out my purchase. When I do that I almost NEVER complete my purchase! And sticking to original, well thought out lists for LE collections has helped me a lot too. If it didn't make the list, I have been refusing to add to my cart just because I'm caught up in the LE haul frenzy! And NO going back during restocks unless I missed something from my original list... No getting talked into additional purchases just because of the pretty pictures!
Heck yeah!!! So glad we talked about this and followed through! Putting your commitment down in writing really gives it a bigger sense of purpose! Now I'm not just low-buying for ME but to support & inspire all the others that have stepped up to make this commitment to themselves! At first I was feeling apprehensive but now I feel empowered! We're going to do this girl!Hey everyone! It's so refreshing to see so many people on board with this idea. Now that I'm done with RiRi, which I may have went a little overboard with, I can fully commit now. I look forward taking on this challenge with you lovely ladies!
You could always list it and see what happens? Maybe just list your pricing justification so peeps know you aren't out to make a profit, you just want to recoup your losses. Honestly, I do think someone will buy it from you
I see lipsticks on blog sales all the time
I love the spreadsheet idea. I'm going to do that.WOW o.o you can open a store!
Definitely be realistic, but I would suggest being stricter with palettes and lippies than other products, given you have so much to go through?
You can either return it and buy something you know you'll use, or sell it in the Clearance Bin, to recoup your loss (and give someone the chance to get a product they missed out on), and then use the money made to buy something you know you'll use. IMO, it's a win-win either way.
That's a LOT of stuff! And yes, that will last you quite a while. That's another good idea: use the money you'd otherwise spend on makeup to invest in tools you'll use for a long time, if you need to upgrade/replace something.
OMG yes...people have blog sales all the time with items they've only used once...especially hot ticket items like this one! I've sold tons of stuff this way.
Setting the goal and sharing it really helps - hope you come back and do that!I'm in! I went from having a little makeup to a full collection in only one year. My goal is to limit myself to 10 items from Jan. 2014 - Black Friday week 2014. I can buy staples (nail polish remover, top coat, eye shadow primer, etc.) when I use products up and that won't count against my 10 items.
Goal: I will only have ONE of each item that I need - one blush, one black pencil eyeliner, one nude lipstick, etc. I love variety but I currently have more makeup than faces to put it on.
I might have to move across the country in a few months so I don't want more than I currently have.
Your goal is very similar to mine. If you have a healthy stash, it's realistic!
I love my spreadsheet. First of all, it keeps me honest and it forces me to look at the list of everything I have ever time I open it. Mine is all divided by category, so seeing that I already have eight highlighters (for instance) that I'll never get through helps me to resist buying more.
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Thanks for the suggestion @shellygrrl.
I should definitely be a lot more strict in those areas with regards to the purchases I make. I have a few more days to set my goals. Going to look over my collection and then decide what I can realistically do.
Awww thank you doll! *blushes* @AudreyC great advice all around! And I absolutely LOVE the idea of the " reward" system rather than a quantity goal! Using each new item at least 3 times before another purchase!!! Great idea! You may have things you LOVE and don't even know it! Definitely makes it easier to skip when you are loving the things you already have! TEAM Buy Less. Enjoy More!!! I love our group... In case you didn't already know! *winkwink*
