Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?

[Kaori]

Ah I'm eyeing them too but I haven't spotted them in store yet! They're so pretty!

I don't see anything special about them lol there is tons of colors like those out there already =)

 

[aradhana]

Sable is permanent, so you can get it whenever you like; don't break your goal this early just to get a perm item. You can plan to BTM for it later this year.

There are more gorgeous colours than we can/should ever own. It can be hard to limit ourselves, but we're the only ones who will. I went into the counter today to find a replacement for my Boxing Day Instigator (loathed it). I also swapped out Currant for Soar, because I bought it for Instigator and don't need it otherwise. I planned on getting a different Huggable lip colour because I like the formula, but the MUA suggested that I try Morning Rose and I ended up leaving with that. I really don't have pinks in my collection (just brown ones like Twig and Brave) and I was surprised to find one that I loved so much (and a cremesheen, to boot)!

I wanted the Cherry Glaze Huggable as well, but I already have more than enough reds in my collection and I'll never miss it. I didn't want it enough for it to be one of my ten 2014 purchases, so I left it there. Morning Rose was a better choice; it's a great office shade and I don't have a near dupe. I'm wearing it now with Launch Away and Superb.

I taught my two daughters to depot shadows yesterday and split my empties between them. With their shadow pots, they each now have enough for a lippie. I certainly don't need two others and a MAC lipstick is a much bigger deal to them than it is to me.
great idea!

Quote: Originally Posted by Naughtyp

I need to spend more time in here, been Mia for a bit. Thought it would be so easy to skip all collections until maleficent. Then I saw the fantasy flowers and I want ALL the lipsticks and csg. I love the csg I can't resist!!!
Help! Lol

i've been trying to stay out of the new collection threads, including maleficent, since what i don't know can't hurt me.... then just this evening i popped into flower fantasy thread, but maybe lucky for me the images had all been removed! i did manage to see one image on google, but the main thing that interests me there is the purple fluidline...i'm going to try and pretend i didn't see it, but also there seem to be a lot of coloured gel liners by other companies at this point...more skipping support!

(i'm going to just ignore that i saw csg and mineralize anything in that pic....)

 

[novocainedreams]

Instead of makeup, my big Christmas/birthday indulgence this year is going to be an automatic espresso/cappuccino machine. They're ridiculously expensive but I can rationalize buying one with all my gift cards subsidizing it. So that's the first positive outcome in 2014 made possible by NOT buying makeup. What will yours be?

I don't include stuff that was given to me as a gift and such because it didn't come from your money, and isn't something where you made the choice to buy it and had to think about whether it was something you needed or should buy. Personally I don't count gifts or things purchased with gift cards, however that is because a big portion of why I di this is to save money, so I only count what is bought with my own money. Generally no one gives me makeup or gift cards for makeup so I am good there anyhow, haha!

My first positive outcome is I was able to put the money I spend on makeup to pay off one small bill and almost all of another! By next month I hope to have that one paid off too and start paying my Nordstrom credit card off- which is small but still, I hate having any sort of debt!

 

[singer82]

The ones I like are supposed to be new finishes. They look so purty! That's part of whats getting me. I like the gold and black one

I don't see anything special about them lol there is tons of colors like those out there already =)

 

[singer82]

Has everyone been to this thread yet? I think it can go hand in hand with this one. http://www.specktra.net/t/182064/operation-use-it-up-all-welcome/120#post_2540783

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Eyeballing a couple of the Gwen Stefanie polishes. Anti-enable me! I have a couple vegas trips this year I need to save for

I'm a big Gwen fan so this will be hard to resist. I have approx 150 polishes so I need to stay away, unless of course my husband buys one for me for my bday. But then I guess I have to count that towards my total if I ask him to get it for me...SIGH.....lol

I feel the urge though, so I can totally relate!

 

[Kaori]

I'm a big Gwen fan so this will be hard to resist. I have approx 150 polishes so I need to stay away, unless of course my husband buys one for me for my bday. But then I guess I have to count that towards my total if I ask him to get it for me...SIGH.....lol

I feel the urge though, so I can totally relate!

Quote: Originally Posted by singer82

The ones I like are supposed to be new finishes. They look so purty! That's part of whats getting me. I like the gold and black one

They will say anything to sell it xD It's still the old opi polish with her name on it and with pretty cap If it at least would have her pic on it or something, but like this, ten years from now, you will forget its Gwen Stefani related

 

[PixieDancer]

Resisted the urge to buy any makeup at the mall. phew
YAYYYYYYY YOU!

Eyeballing a couple of the Gwen Stefanie polishes. Anti-enable me! I have a couple vegas trips this year I need to save for

Allow yourself one and really give it a lot of use! You'll feel much better than getting a bunch in the end! And that 1 shade will be super special in your stash!

Quote: Originally Posted by singer82

Has everyone been to this thread yet? I think it can go hand in hand with this one.
http://www.specktra.net/t/182064/operation-use-it-up-all-welcome/120#post_2540783

I LOVE this thread! Gotta get back on that one! Think I might have it in the first post.... if not, I'll link it for sure! Thanks!

 

[blushAHOLIC]

No more lipstick BU's for me this year either! I noticed all my Lustres get this weird "snow" coating. It's been discussed in other threads that it isn't harmful, but if I were to ever give away or try to sell my Lustre bu's it would seem gross to the person receiving them! So DEFINITELY no more lipstick BU's!  You're not insane at all! What you're going through is what prompted me to start this thread! We are all in the same boat! But you're here and we are SOOOOOOO happy to have you joining our mission! Good Luck hun! Great idea with the 3 out, 1 in! CoA will most definitely be at CCO's! So wait on that one. I have a feeling those EDSF will make it there too. So since you've stayed strong THIS LONG.... don't give in! If you are fortunate enough to find 1 later at a CCO, go ahead and reward yourself by purchasing 1 for your commitment! HTH Go ahead and try a 2 item limit.... Bu stay firm. Then next collection temptation, try to only do 1 or skip.... My goal is to actually trim my goal as I get better at showing resolve and commitment. Sort of a gradual cut-back as 2014 moves forward. Yes... this! That's what our mission is all about! Buy Less. Enjoy More! Glad you decided to participate!  Stay strong hun! I'm sure if you're like most of us... you have more neutrals than you could ever reasonably use up. So try going thru the neutrals you have for dupes. Don't get sucked into such a pricey purchase, as neutrals aren't typically known for being super unique. You could dupe all the shades you don't have with cheaper alternatives for a fraction of the price (like with Inglot for example). HTH I have highlighted and contoured with both cream and powder products. It's just all about what you feel works best for you. I personally like highlighting with MAC's Radiant Rose highlighter pen (a YSL dupe but cheaper) and find it works really well for me. Maybe go into a Sephora or MAC and have them try the different products on you, or get samples of the cream products if you can to try at home first. As many have also said.... It's about stating your own personal goal and coming here for support in achieving it! Since you mentioned 3 products not being a low-buy, I can only guess you are speaking to me, as that was the goal I stated when starting this thread. Since you have no idea that I am actually in the Entertainment business and use a lot of my makeup for photo shoots, on-camera jobs, and promotional appearances (to name a few) then I can see why you would feel a 3 item limit isn't much of a low-buy for a personal-only collection... but that would be you judging someone you don't know on a thread started to help everyone feel unjudged and open to discuss their needs and short-comings... and we all know that YOUR NYE resolution is probably to be less critical and judgmental of others.... so we support you here! Good Luck with that sweetie! Exactly! Great goal doll! Good Luck! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Great way to use your makeup money in a newer and better place! No shame! You did GREAT! THAT is exactly how you're supposed to do it girl! You recognized the problem and stopped it from going further! I'm proud and inspired!! Think it through. You can set a realistic goal.... I know you don't NEED all that new stuff girlie! Think about the great stuff you got last Spring that hasn't gotten much love!! YAYYYYYYY YOU! CSG are lovely and one of my favorite formulas. But let's face it, they aren't at ALL cost effective! VERY price for the amount you actually get in the tube. SO, try to REALLY think if they are unique colors to ones you already own. maybe swing by the Clearance Bin or a CCO to see what shades they have there before paying for these "new" shades you might not (probably don't) need. Allow yourself one and really give it a lot of use! You'll feel much better than getting a bunch in the end! And that 1 shade will be super special in your stash! I LOVE this thread! Gotta get back on that one! Think I might have it in the first post.... if not, I'll link it for sure! Thanks!

Thank you so much I needed that, and you are absolutely right.

 

[PixieDancer]

Thank you so much I needed that, and you are absolutely right.

Trust me.... one of the things I've figured out since creating this thread... when you anti-enable others, you naturally start doing it to yourself! 3 months ago, I would have bought that darn thing myself! I'd be watching it collect dust with the rest of my neutral palettes! I find if I can create my own palette, like with Inglot, I can make sure every color is one I will use! So thank you for making me tell you what I have to keep telling myself! I feel much better knowing we are skipping that together!

 

[LinenWhite7]

I don't include stuff that was given to me as a gift and such because it didn't come from your money, and isn't something where you made the choice to buy it and had to think about whether it was something you needed or should buy. Personally I don't count gifts or things purchased with gift cards, however that is because a big portion of why I di this is to save money, so I only count what is bought with my own money. Generally no one gives me makeup or gift cards for makeup so I am good there anyhow, haha! My first positive outcome is I was able to put the money I spend on makeup to pay off one small bill and almost all of another! By next month I hope to have that one paid off too and start paying my Nordstrom credit card off- which is small but still, I hate having any sort of debt!

Awesome, congrats!

 

[singer82]

Ok, so here's a pic of the one I want. Was hoping there might be some dupes out there.

it's a satin matte formula. I freaking love it, I can see me wearing it a lot. It's like I'm trying to talk myself into it. Is that a sign I just need to pass?

 

[PixieDancer]

it's a satin matte formula. I freaking love it, I can see me wearing it a lot. It's like I'm trying to talk myself into it. Is that a sign I just need to pass?

I think if YOU think you can "pass" you should pass. However, if you have been eyeballing several different new shades and have been able to narrow it down to just this one shade you know you will wear a ton and love.... I think you could allow yourself JUST THIS ONE bottle. Maybe set a "no new nail polish until Spring" goal after you buy it... if you do.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

it's a satin matte formula. I freaking love it, I can see me wearing it a lot. It's like I'm trying to talk myself into it. Is that a sign I just need to pass?

WOW. Stunning. Uh oh. Lol..... I think it might be a nice gold as it's kind of 'toned down' - I have the gold from the Bond collection and it's super, super yellow. This I think would be very flattering and if you would get a lot of use out of it, then I would consider it. To me, it's the stand out shade from the collection and the only unique one (even though I'm sure it's dupeable).

 

[singer82]

Oh PixieDancer you are so right. And I dont buy polishes that often. This color reminds me of my beloved MAC Soiree n/p. I'm on my second bottle and it's almost gone! So I know it will get worn. And think the opi bottle is bigger. I love the black one as well. But there are tonnnns of blacks out there. I'm going to get it off of ulta.com but dont want to pay shipping for one polish. So I'm throwing a clarisonic mia head in the cart. I REALLY need to change it. That doesnt count right?! Lol [quote name="PixieDancer" url="http://www.specktra.net/t/182064/operation-use-it-up-all-welcome/120#post_2540783/t/185789/resolution-low-buy-2014-who-wants-to-play/540#post_2540850"]I think if YOU think you can "pass" you should pass. However, if you have been eyeballing several different new shades and have been able to narrow it down to just this one shade you know you will wear a ton and love.... I think you could allow yourself JUST THIS ONE bottle. Maybe set a "no new nail polish until Spring" goal after you buy it... if you do. [/quote]

 

[singer82]

Oh no I didn't mean to enable you. Don't look! Lol

WOW. Stunning. Uh oh. Lol.....  I think it might be a nice gold as it's kind of 'toned down' - I have the gold from the Bond collection and it's super, super yellow.  This I think would be very flattering and if you would get a lot of use out of it, then I would consider it.  To me, it's the stand out shade from the collection and the only unique one (even though I'm sure it's dupeable). 

 

[Kaori]

it's a satin matte formula. I freaking love it, I can see me wearing it a lot. It's like I'm trying to talk myself into it. Is that a sign I just need to pass?

Looks pretty =) But wont it feel gritty? If it's just that one you want and you don't have any other gold/champagne shade, go for it ^^
Similar looking polishes I found online:
Zoya PixieDust Godiva
OPI Bond girls - honey ryder
China Glaze Holiday Joy — Champagne Kisses
Zoya Tomoko
Julep suede Amber
Sally Hansen Xtreme Wear Time to Shine
nailartsupplies - Champagne Sand
Nicole by OPI - Not A Gold Bigger
Sephora by OPI - Already Famous with a matte topcoat

 

[thefbomb]

Ok, so here's a pic of the one I want. Was hoping there might be some dupes out there.

it's a satin matte formula. I freaking love it, I can see me wearing it a lot. It's like I'm trying to talk myself into it. Is that a sign I just need to pass?

This is one of the ones I want to but now that I think of it it's probably close enough to Honey Ryder so I think I'm gonna force myself to pass

 

[thefbomb]

No more lipstick BU's for me this year either! I noticed all my Lustres get this weird "snow" coating. It's been discussed in other threads that it isn't harmful, but if I were to ever give away or try to sell my Lustre bu's it would seem gross to the person receiving them! So DEFINITELY no more lipstick BU's!  You're not insane at all! What you're going through is what prompted me to start this thread! We are all in the same boat! But you're here and we are SOOOOOOO happy to have you joining our mission! Good Luck hun! Great idea with the 3 out, 1 in! CoA will most definitely be at CCO's! So wait on that one. I have a feeling those EDSF will make it there too. So since you've stayed strong THIS LONG.... don't give in! If you are fortunate enough to find 1 later at a CCO, go ahead and reward yourself by purchasing 1 for your commitment! HTH Go ahead and try a 2 item limit.... Bu stay firm. Then next collection temptation, try to only do 1 or skip.... My goal is to actually trim my goal as I get better at showing resolve and commitment. Sort of a gradual cut-back as 2014 moves forward. Yes... this! That's what our mission is all about! Buy Less. Enjoy More! Glad you decided to participate!  Stay strong hun! I'm sure if you're like most of us... you have more neutrals than you could ever reasonably use up. So try going thru the neutrals you have for dupes. Don't get sucked into such a pricey purchase, as neutrals aren't typically known for being super unique. You could dupe all the shades you don't have with cheaper alternatives for a fraction of the price (like with Inglot for example). HTH I have highlighted and contoured with both cream and powder products. It's just all about what you feel works best for you. I personally like highlighting with MAC's Radiant Rose highlighter pen (a YSL dupe but cheaper) and find it works really well for me. Maybe go into a Sephora or MAC and have them try the different products on you, or get samples of the cream products if you can to try at home first. As many have also said.... It's about stating your own personal goal and coming here for support in achieving it! Since you mentioned 3 products not being a low-buy, I can only guess you are speaking to me, as that was the goal I stated when starting this thread. Since you have no idea that I am actually in the Entertainment business and use a lot of my makeup for photo shoots, on-camera jobs, and promotional appearances (to name a few) then I can see why you would feel a 3 item limit isn't much of a low-buy for a personal-only collection... but that would be you judging someone you don't know on a thread started to help everyone feel unjudged and open to discuss their needs and short-comings... and we all know that YOUR NYE resolution is probably to be less critical and judgmental of others.... so we support you here! Good Luck with that sweetie! Exactly! Great goal doll! Good Luck! CONGRATULATIONS!!!! Great way to use your makeup money in a newer and better place! No shame! You did GREAT! THAT is exactly how you're supposed to do it girl! You recognized the problem and stopped it from going further! I'm proud and inspired!! Think it through. You can set a realistic goal.... I know you don't NEED all that new stuff girlie! Think about the great stuff you got last Spring that hasn't gotten much love!! YAYYYYYYY YOU! CSG are lovely and one of my favorite formulas. But let's face it, they aren't at ALL cost effective! VERY price for the amount you actually get in the tube. SO, try to REALLY think if they are unique colors to ones you already own. maybe swing by the Clearance Bin or a CCO to see what shades they have there before paying for these "new" shades you might not (probably don't) need. Allow yourself one and really give it a lot of use! You'll feel much better than getting a bunch in the end! And that 1 shade will be super special in your stash! I LOVE this thread! Gotta get back on that one! Think I might have it in the first post.... if not, I'll link it for sure! Thanks!

Mhmmm loved your reply about the 3 item limit. We are here to HELP each other and encourage each other. If you say your limit is 3 there is no reason for anyone to be negative about it. What's low buy for someone doesn't mean it's low buy for another. We all have to start somewhere.

 

[Deneb]

Yeah great thread ! I'm following it and trying to use up a few things so that I can 1) replace them 2) buy something new instead to test. Happy New Year to all of you, stay strong ! Oops I was talking about this thread: http://www.specktra.net/t/182064/operation-use-it-up-all-welcome/120#post_2540783