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

[jennyap]

Quote:Originally Posted by charlotte366


Is anyone else enjoying rediscovering the stash that they already had? So far this week I have wore 3 lipcolors that I haven't worn for a long time and I have managed to wear at decent eye make up look everyday. I work in finance so I have to be subtle/polished rather than out there make up but I have managed at least a two colour eye and soft liner everyday which is a massive improvement from the completely bare eye I sported everyday in December because I didn't know where to start with my stash!

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What I've been doing since being back at work this year is before I go to bed each night, I am pulling just one item from my stash that I want to incorporate into my look the next day. Could be anything from a lipstick to an eyeliner (today a Dior quad), but preferably something I haven't used in a while. I'm doing this to try ensure I get everything into rotation without necessarily having to plan a whole look in advance. It should help me identify if there are items that I consistently avoid picking for some reason, and those will go into a sell/swap/donate pile. I'm in finance too

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by IHughes

 
Thanks!!!
 
No, I think you misunderstood, the youtube channel is the reason NOT to buy the Chanel blush, hahahaha, as it wouldn't be useful!! I know it'll be difficult to have a channel without buying many products, specially as I've just started and I don't get anything sent to me (and I don't think I will). Here we can't return items either so I can't even buy and swatch and then return for the sake of a youtube video. 
My channel has a bit of everything, I'll do monthly favorites (from my own stash and the few things I may buy), empties, looks, how tos, tags, whatever I can come up with. I'm not trying to compete with the big names as I think that's almost impossible! I have a job, I'm buying the products myself, they get them before anyone else and we get them here later than US and I'm on a low-buy, lol. I'm very excited about it though and learning a lot, it took me a while to get the courage to give it a go!! I'll send you a PM with my channel.
 
I won't be buying the Chantecaille palette either as I don't believe in buying for collecting! So I'm safe again!! My only danger was the chanel blush as I haven't got anything like it, but it's not even useful for my videos, it's expensive, and it'll be better to buy something different later on in the year that I can feature in a video!



agreed wait for something else to take your fancy. i find the things are use the most are often the most considered purchases which are well thoughout and researched, its why I stopped buying mac Ltd Ed's in 2012, the rush to get it before it sold out meant that I didn't do enought research/thinking and I made too many expensive mistakes!

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by jennyap

Quote:Originally Posted by charlotte366



Is anyone else enjoying rediscovering the stash that they already had? So far this week I have wore 3 lipcolors that I haven't worn for a long time and I have managed to wear at decent eye make up look everyday. I work in finance so I have to be subtle/polished rather than out there make up but I have managed at least a two colour eye and soft liner everyday which is a massive improvement from the completely bare eye I sported everyday in December because I didn't know where to start with my stash!



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What I've been doing since being back at work this year is before I go to bed each night, I am pulling just one item from my stash that I want to incorporate into my look the next day. Could be anything from a lipstick to an eyeliner (today a Dior quad), but preferably something I haven't used in a while. I'm doing this to try ensure I get everything into rotation without necessarily having to plan a whole look in advance. It should help me identify if there are items that I consistently avoid picking for some reason, and those will go into a sell/swap/donate pile.

I'm in finance too

Thats a really good idea, I find I just open my eyeshadow draw a the moment and its a lucky dip! I have been rushing in the morning as its a really busy time of year, normally I would ignore my eyes when I am this busy, but as the skin on my cheeks is so dry and red with a small ezcema breakout, i am forced to avoid putting on blush etc so I have been reaching for the shadows instead. Getting that ready the night before might help the morning panic!

 

[Spikesmom]

I am! Today I'm wearing Bust Out! from the Surf Baby collection. I don't even know when the last time I wore this was and I'm loving it. I know it came from a summer collection but it's a perfect winter color for me and matches my shirt today lol!! I have so many pretty things just sitting there. I'm going to really enjoy doing this. I felt like I was putting on a new lipstick today!!

 

[IHughes]

Quote:Originally Posted by IHughes

 
Thanks!!!
 
No, I think you misunderstood, the youtube channel is the reason NOT to buy the Chanel blush, hahahaha, as it wouldn't be useful!! I know it'll be difficult to have a channel without buying many products, specially as I've just started and I don't get anything sent to me (and I don't think I will). Here we can't return items either so I can't even buy and swatch and then return for the sake of a youtube video. 
My channel has a bit of everything, I'll do monthly favorites (from my own stash and the few things I may buy), empties, looks, how tos, tags, whatever I can come up with. I'm not trying to compete with the big names as I think that's almost impossible! I have a job, I'm buying the products myself, they get them before anyone else and we get them here later than US and I'm on a low-buy, lol. I'm very excited about it though and learning a lot, it took me a while to get the courage to give it a go!! I'll send you a PM with my channel.
 
I won't be buying the Chantecaille palette either as I don't believe in buying for collecting! So I'm safe again!! My only danger was the chanel blush as I haven't got anything like it, but it's not even useful for my videos, it's expensive, and it'll be better to buy something different later on in the year that I can feature in a video!



agreed wait for something else to take your fancy. i find the things are use the most are often the most considered purchases which are well thoughout and researched, its why I stopped buying mac Ltd Ed's in 2012, the rush to get it before it sold out meant that I didn't do enought research/thinking and I made too many expensive mistakes!

I'm losing interest in MAC LE collections for this same reason. Thankfully in Europe we get to read the US forums and opinions before it reaches our shores, but many products are hyped up anyway and then they don't work well with everyone. Thankfully I haven't had many disappointments but I have researched heavily as you said!!

 

[Kaori]

Btw is ebates worth it? Which coupons don't work with ebates? Any mishaps? Is it secure? Are they spying on your shopping habits? >.< I buy most stuff online so figured I could start saving more when possible, but the reviews vary, so idk =/

 

[trina11225]

Honestly what i do to help me wear stuff is that i do color weeks, pink, nude, red, orange(can include orange and orange red), and berries. I also do them with themes. The themes just come to me. That's the best way for me to get through my stash. Well, to at least wear it.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

i find the things are use the most are often the most considered purchases which are well thoughout and researched, its why I stopped buying mac Ltd Ed's in 2012, the rush to get it before it sold out meant that I didn't do enought research/thinking and I made too many expensive mistakes!

Yep, you're right. I looked through my stash today in order do find some things I could sell and I noticed that the things I use most are mostly from MAC's permanent line. When I purchase something permanent I do some research and really think about what I'm getting. When I buy something from a LE I just don't have the time to consider everything because it is sold out within hours. Cream Soda and The Perfect Cheek are examples for this; lovely colours and I really like them but I just don't use them. I'm afraid I can't force myself to let them go because they are really pretty but they need to get used more in the future.

Oh, concerning the Naked 3: A lovely beauty from my county could ask someone to CP it for me, that would spare me the stress regarding the onlineshops. However, it depends on how much it costs. If it's more than 55€ (+ tracked shipping) I will not get it.

 

[vaisforluvrs]

Btw is ebates worth it? Which coupons don't work with ebates? Any mishaps? Is it secure? Are they spying on your shopping habits? >.< I buy most stuff online so figured I could start saving more when possible, but the reviews vary, so idk =/

It definitely is worth it IMO! I got over $50 back at the end of last year which was really helpful when the holidays rolled around. I try my best to do it for every online purchase, even if I know I'll only be getting less than a buck back. It all adds up in the end.

I have never had a problem using coupons and ebates together, but I guess it might depend on the store. I don't know about the spying part, but then again, most websites you visit probably monitor shopping habits anyway.

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by IHughes


I'm losing interest in MAC LE collections for this same reason. Thankfully in Europe we get to read the US forums and opinions before it reaches our shores, but many products are hyped up anyway and then they don't work well with everyone.
Thankfully I haven't had many disappointments but I have researched heavily as you said!!


i always used to get lost in the colour thread forums so i never spent a huge volume of time, I am in the UK so should have had time to research the ltd editions better but didn't! Very naughty!

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by SleepingBeauty

 

Yep, you're right. I looked through my stash today in order do find some things I could sell and I noticed that the things I use most are mostly from MAC's permanent line. When I purchase something permanent I do some research and really think about what I'm getting. When I buy something from a LE I just don't have the time to consider everything because it is sold out within hours. Cream Soda and The Perfect Cheek are examples for this; lovely colours and I really like them but I just don't use them. I'm afraid I can't force myself to let them go because they are really pretty but they need to get used more in the future.p>


glad it wasn't just me who got caught up! Does anyone think that a thread running alongside this one where we can post about rediscoveries from our stash and what we wore today, suggest dupes etc might be a good idea? I don't want it to be an enabling place but somewhere we can help re-ignite peoples love for their existing stash, without sending low buy off topic! I am sure there is an old thread like shopping your stash that could be revived or we could start a new one maybe? All thoughts welcome!!

 

[Spikesmom]

Btw is ebates worth it? Which coupons don't work with ebates? Any mishaps? Is it secure? Are they spying on your shopping habits? >.< I buy most stuff online so figured I could start saving more when possible, but the reviews vary, so idk =/

Is getting money back worth it? Absolutely!! They have a new offer now where they will transfer your rebates into an Amazon gift card and add $1.00 to your total. I've done this several times now as I shop quite a bit on Amazon.

As for coupons, that's just a trial and error thing. I know for sure that if you take advantage of the free ship with a $10 purchase from Avon you will not get your rebate. It just varies from store to store. You are able to use the Sephora coupons and still get the rebates.

I'm getting spied on everywhere so it just doesn't seem to matter. For example things I look at on Nordstrom.com pop up in the advertising bar on makeupalley. I absolutely HATE it.

 

[Spikesmom]

Yep, you're right. I looked through my stash today in order do find some things I could sell and I noticed that the things I use most are mostly from MAC's permanent line. When I purchase something permanent I do some research and really think about what I'm getting. When I buy something from a LE I just don't have the time to consider everything because it is sold out within hours. Cream Soda and The Perfect Cheek are examples for this; lovely colours and I really like them but I just don't use them. I'm afraid I can't force myself to let them go because they are really pretty but they need to get used more in the future.

Oh, concerning the Naked 3: A lovely beauty from my county could ask someone to CP it for me, that would spare me the stress regarding the onlineshops. However, it depends on how much it costs. If it's more than 55€ (+ tracked shipping) I will not get it.

Cream Soda is actually one of the items I've purchased that has gotten a lot of love lol!! I find it's the mountain of lip products that get neglected the most, especially glosses.

 

[jennyap]

Quote:Originally Posted by charlotte366

Quote:Originally Posted by SleepingBeauty

 

Yep, you're right. I looked through my stash today in order do find some things I could sell and I noticed that the things I use most are mostly from MAC's permanent line. When I purchase something permanent I do some research and really think about what I'm getting. When I buy something from a LE I just don't have the time to consider everything because it is sold out within hours. Cream Soda and The Perfect Cheek are examples for this; lovely colours and I really like them but I just don't use them. I'm afraid I can't force myself to let them go because they are really pretty but they need to get used more in the future.p>




glad it wasn't just me who got caught up!

Does anyone think that a thread running alongside this one where we can post about rediscoveries from our stash and what we wore today, suggest dupes etc might be a good idea?

I don't want it to be an enabling place but somewhere we can help re-ignite peoples love for their existing stash, without sending low buy off topic!

I am sure there is an old thread like shopping your stash that could be revived or we could start a new one maybe?

All thoughts welcome!!


I think that's a great idea, it would be the perfect accompaniment to this thread and then we could keep the two conversations (low buy vs using what we already have) more focused!

 

[Ajigglin]

Quote:Originally Posted by SleepingBeauty

 

Yep, you're right. I looked through my stash today in order do find some things I could sell and I noticed that the things I use most are mostly from MAC's permanent line. When I purchase something permanent I do some research and really think about what I'm getting. When I buy something from a LE I just don't have the time to consider everything because it is sold out within hours. Cream Soda and The Perfect Cheek are examples for this; lovely colours and I really like them but I just don't use them. I'm afraid I can't force myself to let them go because they are really pretty but they need to get used more in the future.p>


glad it wasn't just me who got caught up! Does anyone think that a thread running alongside this one where we can post about rediscoveries from our stash and what we wore today, suggest dupes etc might be a good idea? I don't want it to be an enabling place but somewhere we can help re-ignite peoples love for their existing stash, without sending low buy off topic! I am sure there is an old thread like shopping your stash that could be revived or we could start a new one maybe? All thoughts welcome!!

I think there is a thread where everyone is encouraged to shop and wear items from their stashes. I don't know about the identifying dupes part.

 

[Rainbunny]

Quote:Originally Posted by charlotte366

Quote:Originally Posted by SleepingBeauty

 

Yep, you're right. I looked through my stash today in order do find some things I could sell and I noticed that the things I use most are mostly from MAC's permanent line. When I purchase something permanent I do some research and really think about what I'm getting. When I buy something from a LE I just don't have the time to consider everything because it is sold out within hours. Cream Soda and The Perfect Cheek are examples for this; lovely colours and I really like them but I just don't use them. I'm afraid I can't force myself to let them go because they are really pretty but they need to get used more in the future.p>




glad it wasn't just me who got caught up!

Does anyone think that a thread running alongside this one where we can post about rediscoveries from our stash and what we wore today, suggest dupes etc might be a good idea?

I don't want it to be an enabling place but somewhere we can help re-ignite peoples love for their existing stash, without sending low buy off topic!

I am sure there is an old thread like shopping your stash that could be revived or we could start a new one maybe?

All thoughts welcome!!


I think that's a great idea, it would be the perfect accompaniment to this thread and then we could keep the two conversations (low buy vs using what we already have) more focused!

I was thinking of suggesting that, too, but, like you, do wonder about the dangers of enabling. Maybe if someone shows or discusses a look, people could chime in with other products from their stash that are similar. Chances are, if people cite multiple products that can be used for a look, you're going to have one of them already or something pretty similar. Another suggestion is to go back and breathe life into threads of old collections that we already bought from, since the items are mostly no longer available.

 

[lyseD]

http://www.specktra.net/t/184620/mac-falling-in-love-again

We have this thread. We talk about older permanent products that we are using and love.

Must warn you though I have bought some perm items because of this thread.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Hey Ladies!

Just wanted to check in and say I'm happy to read about your updates!

I just checked out the Clearance Bin and was going to msg about two shadows - but upon closer inspection, I realized I already has similar colours! So YAY to avoiding those purchases! Let's all keep shopping our stash ladies!

The only thing I was thinking about is letting myself buy one or two items not included in my total for my 30th birthday, which is coming up next month. Hmm....

 

[LouGarner]

Hey Ladies!

Just wanted to check in and say I'm happy to read about your updates!

I just checked out the Clearance Bin and was going to msg about two shadows - but upon closer inspection, I realized I already has similar colours! So YAY to avoiding those purchases! Let's all keep shopping our stash ladies!

The only thing I was thinking about is letting myself buy one or two items not included in my total for my 30th birthday, which is coming up next month. Hmm....

it's your birthday lol.

 

[PixieDancer]

I pulled out my Chanel Fauve for the first time in more than a year after it was featured on Into the Gloss today - I have no idea why I stopped using it, it was always my favourite colour. I almost put Hasard on my list after that little feature as well, but it seems quite similar to an Inglot shade I already have, so that's easy to forget about. I get really excited when I already own colours that are featured in a magazine, or blog, or youtube review, or can find things that are very similar - it's almost as exciting as getting something new. 

I google & YouTube search products from my stash all the time to get ideas for combos or looks! That's a great way to rekindle love for older items!!

Btw is ebates worth it? Which coupons don't work with ebates? Any mishaps? Is it secure? Are they spying on your shopping habits? >.< I buy most stuff online so figured I could start saving more when possible, but the reviews vary, so idk =/

I love Ebates! I'm getting a huge check since I did all my Christmas shopping online this year! Yay! As far as spying on shopping habits... I'm pretty sure you can't do much online anymore without searches being saved and monitored. The cyber world is very exposed that way. Even images you post here on Specktra pop up in Google searches. Not a lot of privacy in cyber space. You just have to be cautious. But Ebates is free money for buying things you were going to buy anyways... So I do it!

Quote:Originally Posted by SleepingBeauty

 

Yep, you're right. I looked through my stash today in order do find some things I could sell and I noticed that the things I use most are mostly from MAC's permanent line. When I purchase something permanent I do some research and really think about what I'm getting. When I buy something from a LE I just don't have the time to consider everything because it is sold out within hours. Cream Soda and The Perfect Cheek are examples for this; lovely colours and I really like them but I just don't use them. I'm afraid I can't force myself to let them go because they are really pretty but they need to get used more in the future.p>


glad it wasn't just me who got caught up! Does anyone think that a thread running alongside this one where we can post about rediscoveries from our stash and what we wore today, suggest dupes etc might be a good idea? I don't want it to be an enabling place but somewhere we can help re-ignite peoples love for their existing stash, without sending low buy off topic! I am sure there is an old thread like shopping your stash that could be revived or we could start a new one maybe? All thoughts welcome!!

I posted a thread link in the first post Theme Makeup with a Purpose They have monthly themes & post their looks. They also post the color descriptions so if you want to copy the look with a different product. I love the thread & have posted in there a lot. But do beware to stay strong against being enabled because everyone does say if they are loving a product. It's kinda hard to escape that sort of thing on Specktra because we all love our makeup so much!!! But definitely check that one out! I also like the idea of checking out the older threads to refresh our minds about things we loved from past collections!!