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

[Kaori]

Thanks!!!!! I wish, I had your advice prior to ordering a few items off ebay, MAC & bh cosmetics. But this time I've received a foundation that doesn't match & Im not happy with my MAC purchase maybe this will be enough to quit online shopping.....sigh.

aww, I hate when that happens Try to return, sell or gift what you can, so it wont be waste of money =) I wish such experiences would stop me from buying online, but I keep getting lured by pretty clothes and usually half wont fit me Still didn't learn my lesson >.<

 

[Elba]

Do you know the feeling that, the minute you decide to go on a diet, you just want to EAT.ALL.THE.THINGS? Yeah, as soon as I decided I wanted to do this low buy, I felt the urge to BUY.ALL.THE.THINGS! It's not even something specific I want, I just want to haul! Sometimes, my brain is not my friend.

 

[MACerette]

Welp, I am kind of proud of myself. Instead of buying 2 edsfs, 3 blushes, 3 fluidlines and 1 lipstick I only got fairly precious. Yay! I went to the fss for foundations and a whole lot more usually comes home with me. Let's hear it for this thread!

 

[Deneb]

Welp, I am kind of proud of myself. Instead of buying 2 edsfs, 3 blushes, 3 fluidlines and 1 lipstick I only got fairly precious. Yay! I went to the fss for foundations and a whole lot more usually comes home with me. Let's hear it for this thread!

That's great ! I will also write down all the money I speed on make up during 2014. It's a good idea and I would like to thank the person who told us her 2013 Mac spendings.

 

[missboss82]

Wrong forum (I know & do apologize for this question) but do you like Steel Kiss? I don't have anything like it but I'm not loving it...

I haven't received it yet, but I will let you know once I have tried it.

 

[Naynadine]

I will be writing down my purchases every month in this thread as well. Only the stuff I ordered, not the drugstore items I buy, because I'm not tempted to buy any more than I need there. I never try new body washes or lotions, because I'm allergic to most.
I just got tempted by Becca products, but thank goodness the shades I wanted were showing as sold out when I put them in my cart. I'm also glad I forgot about the new MAC collections release and only looked at the website around 6pm when everything was sold out already. Although I had planned to skip everything I still might have ordered something if I would've seen it while it was still available.

I think I'm going to keep the MAC palette I ordered. I'm disappointed in myself but for some reason I can't get myself to send it back. I really want to stay under 50€/month, but with the skincare and the palette I'm already over 60 and I haven't even gotten the Nars blush yet. Oh well.

 

[aradhana]

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?

there's a very similar shade by avon if that's available where you are. i saw my friend wearing it the other day...

 

[honey b]

Ok. In order to curb my spending I've decided, like many others here, to make a list of all my makeup purchases from 2013 and then do the math and see how much I've spent. I'm pretty sure that it's over 1000 bucks at Mac alone and I've made VIB status at Sephora which is insane for me! I've spent the most this year on makeup than I think I've spent total in my 32 years! While I know that it is MY fault for the overspending, I partially blame being on maternity leave instead of at work. I get bored at nap times and I've had a lot of extra time to spend on the internet and online shopping. I also need to stay away from CCOs. I get in the habit of buying things I don't need just because I can get them at a discount. Sites like this one, Temptalia and some of my YouTube subscriptions have also contributed to over spending. Anyway seeing the actual total and reminding myself of it when I feel the urge to spend should help me realize how ridiculous I've been about spending my money.

 

[PixieDancer]

Welp, I am kind of proud of myself. Instead of buying 2 edsfs, 3 blushes, 3 fluidlines and 1 lipstick I only got fairly precious. Yay! I went to the fss for foundations and a whole lot more usually comes home with me. Let's hear it for this thread!

Great Job! Our thread ROCKS!!!

 

[Naughtyp]

I'm no help I.want all the gwen polishes even tho they are nothibg unique to my collection! I ammholdibg off for now but I kno im gettig them eventually!!

 

[IHughes]

This thread is proving to be extremely helpful for everyone and we must keep it alive. It's nice to see some anti-enabling for a change, in general there's so much enabling on blogs, youtube, forums, etc. that it's hard for a makeup junkie to resist (or at least me).

I'm resisting at the moment, I only bought one item in December (Chanel Illusion D'Ombre in Initiation) and at the moment I haven't bought anything in 2014, let's see how long I can keep it up. I may receive some makeup related goodies on the 6th (here in Spain you celebrate Nativity with gifts) so that will curb my makeup desires hahaha.
I must say it is difficult to resist some of the sales, thankfully I fill the shopping cart, walk away and when I get back most is sold out, so that also helps!!

But the biggest help is coming into Specktra and reading this topic. I read the other threads I'm subscribed to and then I see this one and it reminds me about my goals. I have even unsubscribed from several threads. This helps a lot, it's as if the collection disappears entirely and I don't see swatches or enablings, heheee

 

[aradhana]

Ok. In order to curb my spending I've decided, like many others here, to make a list of all my makeup purchases from 2013 and then do the math and see how much I've spent. I'm pretty sure that it's over 1000 bucks at Mac alone and I've made VIB status at Sephora which is insane for me! I've spent the most this year on makeup than I think I've spent total in my 32 years! While I know that it is MY fault for the overspending, I partially blame being on maternity leave instead of at work. I get bored at nap times and I've had a lot of extra time to spend on the internet and online shopping. I also need to stay away from CCOs. I get in the habit of buying things I don't need just because I can get them at a discount. Sites like this one, Temptalia and some of my YouTube subscriptions have also contributed to over spending. Anyway seeing the actual total and reminding myself of it when I feel the urge to spend should help me realize how ridiculous I've been about spending my money.

i need to do this too.

as part of my goal to curb my spending, i'm going to also try to divert my attention to my other hobbies, like cooking, and crafts. spending time on specktra is nice for the social aspect, but along with enticing me to buy more, it also takes up a lot of my free time!

i've also unsubscribed myself from most of the threads, with the exception of this one, and the use it all up thread...there are a few other that i'm only subscribed to on the site, but they are about enjoying your existing stash or products from 2013, not new collections and the like!!!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Is it okay if I write down the makeup I finished? Won't happen too often, I can promise.

I just used Chanel's Rouge Allure Velvet La Distinguee up and I'm really happy about it. I liked this colour but somehow it bored me. I get bored by new makeup quite quickly and this is why I always need to buy new and exciting stuff. I need to get this under control and enjoy the things I already have.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Hey Ladies, what do ya'll think of items that you've swapped? I mean technically you didn't buy it, and it's a 'item out, item in' situation, but I wasn't sure if I would categorize it was a 'purchase'. I don't think I would, but I was just curious that you all thought?

 

[IHughes]

I think swapping is better than buying. As you say we don't spend and you get to try new stuff and get rid of others you aren't giving love to. If you're trying to reduce the size of the stash it doesn't help but at least no money is spent and you don't increase your collection in size. For me that would be a great way to enjoy makeup without spending and increasing my collection

 

[Naynadine]

I just placed an order.

For two Jack Black Balm Sets. I love that stuff and use it every day, but since we don't have that brand here I usually have to order from the UK for around 8-9€ a tube. So when I saw there was a 4x set on Amazon for just 10€ I had to get some.
I would love to go one month without ordering a thing, but I don't think that's ever going to happen, lol. But I guess as long as I cut down my makeup purchases I can be proud of myself.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Ok. In order to curb my spending I've decided, like many others here, to make a list of all my makeup purchases from 2013 and then do the math and see how much I've spent. I'm pretty sure that it's over 1000 bucks at Mac alone and I've made VIB status at Sephora which is insane for me! I've spent the most this year on makeup than I think I've spent total in my 32 years! While I know that it is MY fault for the overspending, I partially blame being on maternity leave instead of at work. I get bored at nap times and I've had a lot of extra time to spend on the internet and online shopping. I also need to stay away from CCOs. I get in the habit of buying things I don't need just because I can get them at a discount. Sites like this one, Temptalia and some of my YouTube subscriptions have also contributed to over spending. Anyway seeing the actual total and reminding myself of it when I feel the urge to spend should help me realize how ridiculous I've been about spending my money.

Yes, being in an environment where you can access those sites, etc at your fingertips really does influence your spending! I agree completely. I constantly see things that I want, even if I don't really 'need' them, and the ability to purchase online makes me think less, and buy more.

I've been looking for employment for many months and I can tell you, the combination of being at home, online all day, along with feeling a bit down on myself, has really contributed to my overspending. Although we're not in the same position, I can totally relate to what you are saying!!!

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Ok ladies, I need your input.

I love Archie's Mall Madness gloss. Like LOVE IT. It's the perfect sheerness so you don't need a mirror to apply and it's purple (my absolute fav). A perfect 'low maintaince' gloss but can also be glammed up...

Anyways - I avoid using it because I don't want to use it up because I love it so much (oh the irony). I saw a listing on Ebay for two glosses and one lippy at a good price. The lippy is something I could probably wear too. It's from the same collection.

Worth it? Three items gone in a flash....

 

[kerry-jane88]

i'm in the uk no buy/low buy thread but thought id join here too.
after the madness of the sales I have a bit more spending clarity, im loving all the comments on here, certainly food for thought!

 

[IHughes]

i'm in the uk no buy/low buy thread but thought id join here too. after the madness of the sales I have a bit more spending clarity, im loving all the comments on here, certainly food for thought!

Where is the uk no buy/low buy thread?