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

[SleepingBeauty]

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....

Normally I'd say go for it. But since you only want to buy 30 items this year and it's only the 4th January, I suggest that you think about it if you really want to buy 3 items at once not even one week in 2014. If you're 100% completely sure that it's okay that you've already bought 3 items and you're sure that this won't affect your future purchases (like saying "Oh well, it was only the 4th January! I can count that for 2013 and buy another 3 items!" later this year), then go ahead and buy the glosses and the lipstick.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Normally I'd say go for it. But since you only want to buy 30 items this year and it's only the 4th January, I suggest that you think about it if you really want to buy 3 items at once not even one week in 2014. If you're 100% completely sure that it's okay that you've already bought 3 items and you're sure that this won't affect your future purchases (like saying "Oh well, it was only the 4th January! I can count that for 2013 and buy another 3 items!" later this year), then go ahead and buy the glosses and the lipstick.

thanks so much for your insight

You are right. I would try to justify it later. I still have 360 days. LOL. I am in the middle of purchasing a much sought after shadow from a fellow Specktrite, so that's one item gone. It's a really unique colour to my collection. That's enough for now!

And that's the first time I've said that in a long, long time.

 

[Naynadine]

Here's another ''Signs you're addicted to beauty products'' post:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chanelparks/signs-youre-addicted-to-buying-beauty-products

This is so accurate.

 

[texasmommy]

I hear ya on that! I cleaned out my bathroom cupboards and found at least 5 body washes, not to mention loads of candles and fragrance bulbs. I'm going to try my best to avoid BBW as much as possible this year!

Between all the deals right before and after Christmas, I saved quite a bit, but I need to avoid that place, too, lol

 

[lyseD]

I'm kind of excited about getting through this month without buying anything. I think it will help next month when I'll probably pick up three or four things.

 

[missboss82]

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.

I personally don't think ordering lip balms is a problem. I bought a set of the jack black balm about two/three weeks ago and I've finished about 75% of one.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Here's another ''Signs you're addicted to beauty products'' post:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chanelparks/signs-youre-addicted-to-buying-beauty-products

This is so accurate.

Haha, sooooo true!

 

[kerry-jane88]

Where is the uk no buy/low buy thread?

Can't link on my fone but if you look in mac chat regional section it will be there. I think it's called 2014 project no buy support thread.

 

[IHughes]

Can't link on my fone but if you look in mac chat regional section it will be there. I think it's called 2014 project no buy support thread.

Oh yeah thanks!! I was already subscribed but It's a bit quieter!

 

[Naynadine]

I personally don't think ordering lip balms is a problem. I bought a set of the jack black balm about two/three weeks ago and I've finished about 75% of one.

Yeah, it's just that I didn't want to spend any more on any kind of cosmetics this month. Honestly I can't afford it either. I should be looking at cheaper alternatives for the staples I use such as the JB Lip Balm, but I just never find anything I like as much. The Amazon deal was good, but the usual 8-9€ adds up if I think about how quickly I go through them.
I'm not just doing a low buy because I already have a lot of stuff, it's also because I definitely did overspend in the last years and bought more than I could afford while I really should have invested in other things instead. So I need to cut back because of financial reasons as well.

 

[LinenWhite7]

thanks so much for your insight :bouquet:    You are right. I would try to justify it later. I still have 360 days. LOL.  I am in the middle of purchasing a much sought after shadow from a fellow Specktrite, so that's one item gone. It's a really unique colour to my collection.  That's enough for now! And that's the first time I've said that in a long, long time. :stars:

I don't know the color, but could you look up dupes and see if you could find a drugstore one you like before you buy it? Save your receipt and return any item you try and don't like.

 

[LinenWhite7]

Here's another ''Signs you're addicted to beauty products'' post: http://www.buzzfeed.com/chanelparks/signs-youre-addicted-to-buying-beauty-products This is so accurate. :haha:

Omg WOW this has me nailed. Wow.

 

[charlotte366]

Just need to vent sorry ladies I have been selling a few unloved bits on eBay but one listing is causing me issues it was buy now or best offer, had an offer earlier in the week which I accepted then they requested to cancel so I did and relisted accepted another offer and now they are refusing to pay ! So grumpy and pissed off right now! I have refused to cancel and will let eBay open an unpaid case just really annoyed!

 

[VAL4M]

Here's another ''Signs you're addicted to beauty products'' post:

http://www.buzzfeed.com/chanelparks/signs-youre-addicted-to-buying-beauty-products

This is so accurate.

Damn! they are spying us ?!!!?? LOL I guess we can find those lists for every products women tend to buy, shoes, handbags etc ..... as I always say to my husband -us women have ''needs'' not ''wants'' and he usually rolled his eyes at me!

 

[allthingsglam]

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

maybe marylin monroe rich rich rich polish I have not worn mines yet but from the bottle looks like this

 

[PixieDancer]

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

Do whatever you need to do doll! Anything that helps is welcome here!

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?

Swapping wouldn't count against your goal total. I think you're safe to swap away! That's my opinion anyways.

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....

I see you already made up your mind to skip, but I was going to encourage that you did. Try and look in the clearance bin or another eBay listing where at least you're only adding 1 item to your goal. Sometimes those bundle "deals" sneak beloved products in w other things they can't get rid of just to jack up the listing price. Not worth the risk if you ask me.

Just need to vent sorry ladies I have been selling a few unloved bits on eBay but one listing is causing me issues it was buy now or best offer, had an offer earlier in the week which I accepted then they requested to cancel so I did and relisted accepted another offer and now they are refusing to pay ! So grumpy and pissed off right now! I have refused to cancel and will let eBay open an unpaid case just really annoyed!

Sorry hun! Hope you get it worked out! Ugh!

 

[nazih09]

I just gave alot of my lipsticks that I wasn't using to my cousin, who is younger than me and doesn't have a giant makeup collection. Feels great

 

[allthingsglam]

fighting the urge to buy but I'm doing great so far we can do it

 

[kerry-jane88]

Just need to vent sorry ladies I have been selling a few unloved bits on eBay but one listing is causing me issues it was buy now or best offer, had an offer earlier in the week which I accepted then they requested to cancel so I did and relisted accepted another offer and now they are refusing to pay ! So grumpy and pissed off right now! I have refused to cancel and will let eBay open an unpaid case just really annoyed!

That's really sucky, at least you're protected through ebay but time wasters are the worst.

 

[missboss82]

Yeah, it's just that I didn't want to spend any more on any kind of cosmetics this month. Honestly I can't afford it either. I should be looking at cheaper alternatives for the staples I use such as the JB Lip Balm, but I just never find anything I like as much. The Amazon deal was good, but the usual 8-9€ adds up if I think about how quickly I go through them. I'm not just doing a low buy because I already have a lot of stuff, it's also because I definitely did overspend in the last years and bought more than I could afford while I really should have invested in other things instead. So I need to cut back because of financial reasons as well.

Okay, I completely understand.