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

[Kaori]

I just watched that series of videos...I went to find the link for you guys but I've lost it. She had sooo much stuff but she was so down on herself for accumulating it all, I felt bad for her. She was really cut throat and got rid of SO MUCH stuff, and was much happier afterwards.

Edit: found it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnF2Sj4v8rY

Going to watch all her videos o.o She had so many samples in the first video that it reminded me, I need to start using mine and not let them collect dust lol

Quote: Originally Posted by veronikawithak


Sounds like a great strategy! I think I might make it a rule that I have to have it on my list for at least a week before purchasing. I talked myself out of even wanting to go check out the new NARS eye palette so I'm happy about that. But I know it won't be as easy with other collections. And of course I found out that Inglot ships to Canada during a low buy..

If you have Naked one or two or something similar, you definitely wont need the new nars palette, it's just another neutral palette in the line, except this one is soooo expensive and it doesn't even have pretty packaging <.<'

Actually Inglot still costs you more per shadow than when you buy eyeshadow palettes, but at least you can pick colors, I'm planing to just get a 10shadow palette from them when they have sale again, once I figure out which shades I don't have and then call it a day lol I like that they have the rainbow shadows, its three shadows for less $$ xD

 

[veronikawithak]

Going to watch all her videos o.o She had so many samples in the first video that it reminded me, I need to start using mine and not let them collect dust lol If you have Naked one or two or something similar, you definitely wont need the new nars palette, it's just another neutral palette in the line, except this one is soooo expensive and it doesn't even have pretty packaging

 

[KiKi Kontour]

yall are really inspiring!! keep em coming. since this thread i've REALLY stopped the impulse shopping n grabbing things that i KNOW i'll absolutely use becuz i too have shyt from last year collections i dnt even touch **looks at temp rising** and i can name at least a handful of lippies i havent even barely swatched let alone grace my lips as early as the archie collection!! YIKES!!! luckily im not big on mac n nars shadows cuz i prefer to collect UD palettes n im holdin off on the UD3 til prolly next xmas time when sephora rolls out the $20 gift cards n etc. i still give ALOT of makeup away actually to friends n family (if my sisters dnt rob me first). my co-worker asked me for recommendations for a red lip n next thing u know i made her a goody bag filled with samples, lip liner, brush n different shades of red lipsticks n glosses. i felt soooo relieved n pretty good that i knew these products could get passed down to someone just gettin into the makeup game as i did years ago. i also advise anybody who asks me about learning makeup n etc to NOT get caught up in buying stuff n wasting money on shyt u will barely wear cuz i just dnt want women to make the same mistakes i did and end up in rehab now **shakes profusely**

 

[NaomiH]

Doing pretty good so far, I must say. I did pick up two lip pencils at the CCO the other day when I went for makeup wipes (Vino and Bittersweet) I probably didn't need them, but they have been on my perm list for awhile now and am glad to say I've used both several times so far so at least they aren't going to sit and collect dust. I also ordered 1 Huggable in Out for Passion since I was really curious about the formula and think it'll get a lot of use especially this time of year when my lips are all dry and get murdered brutally by mattes and retro mattes. Anyway, that is all I have gotten so far since Punk Couture launched and think that might be all until Maleficent and The Osbournes (depending on the products). Fantasy of Flowers looks nice, but I'm going to have to check it out in person and make sure I'm not duping myself so that may or may not end up being a total skip.

 

[veronikawithak]

yall are really inspiring!! keep em coming. since this thread i've REALLY stopped the impulse shopping n grabbing things that i KNOW i'll absolutely use becuz i too have shyt from last year collections i dnt even touch **looks at temp rising** and i can name at least a handful of lippies i havent even barely swatched let alone grace my lips as early as the archie collection!! YIKES!!! luckily im not big on mac n nars shadows cuz i prefer to collect UD palettes n im holdin off on the UD3 til prolly next xmas time when sephora rolls out the $20 gift cards n etc. i still give ALOT of makeup away actually to friends n family (if my sisters dnt rob me first). my co-worker asked me for recommendations for a red lip n next thing u know i made her a goody bag filled with samples, lip liner, brush n different shades of red lipsticks n glosses. i felt soooo relieved n pretty good that i knew these products could get passed down to someone just gettin into the makeup game as i did years ago. i also advise anybody who asks me about learning makeup n etc to NOT get caught up in buying stuff n wasting money on shyt u will barely wear cuz i just dnt want women to make the same mistakes i did and end up in rehab now **shakes profusely**

Congrats on curbing the impulse shopping!! That was the step that had the most impact for me. If you don't have a ton of new stuff distracting you, you tend to look more closely at what you've had in your collection for a while and are better able to evaluate what needs to go/stay. LOVE the idea of a "goody bag"! Very sweet of you!

 

[jennyap]

Quote:Originally Posted by NaomiH

Doing pretty good so far, I must say. I did pick up two lip pencils at the CCO the other day when I went for makeup wipes (Vino and Bittersweet) I probably didn't need them, but they have been on my perm list for awhile now and am glad to say I've used both several times so far so at least they aren't going to sit and collect dust. I also ordered 1 Huggable in Out for Passion since I was really curious about the formula and think it'll get a lot of use especially this time of year when my lips are all dry and get murdered brutally by mattes and retro mattes. Anyway, that is all I have gotten so far since Punk Couture launched and think that might be all until Maleficent and The Osbournes (depending on the products). Fantasy of Flowers looks nice, but I'm going to have to check it out in person and make sure I'm not duping myself so that may or may not end up being a total skip.



So far I'm definitely finding the Huggables to be a great formula for my lips, so I think that was a good buy. When I first saw the Fantasy of Flowers images I thought it was going to be a really dangerous collection for me, but the more I look at it the more I think I'll get away with only a couple of items. Not at all interested in the mineralize shadows or blushes. The lipsticks look pretty from what we can see, but when we get a proper colour story and product info that might change anyway, and I will certainly swatch and compare to my stash before making any rash decisions. Phlox Garden fluidline feels like the only thing I am pretty certain I want at this stage.

 

[NaomiH]

Doing pretty good so far, I must say. I did pick up two lip pencils at the CCO the other day when I went for makeup wipes (Vino and Bittersweet) I probably didn't need them, but they have been on my perm list for awhile now and am glad to say I've used both several times so far so at least they aren't going to sit and collect dust. I also ordered 1 Huggable in Out for Passion since I was really curious about the formula and think it'll get a lot of use especially this time of year when my lips are all dry and get murdered brutally by mattes and retro mattes. Anyway, that is all I have gotten so far since Punk Couture launched and think that might be all until Maleficent and The Osbournes (depending on the products). Fantasy of Flowers looks nice, but I'm going to have to check it out in person and make sure I'm not duping myself so that may or may not end up being a total skip.

So far I'm definitely finding the Huggables to be a great formula for my lips, so I think that was a good buy.

When I first saw the Fantasy of Flowers images I thought it was going to be a really dangerous collection for me, but the more I look at it the more I think I'll get away with only a couple of items. Not at all interested in the mineralize shadows or blushes. The lipsticks look pretty from what we can see, but when we get a proper colour story and product info that might change anyway, and I will certainly swatch and compare to my stash before making any rash decisions. Phlox Garden fluidline feels like the only thing I am pretty certain I want at this stage.

That's how I was initially, I got swept away in the pretty colours and swore I'd have it all. Now I look at it and will probably skip pretty much everything besides MAYBE an MSF (depending on in store swatches) and MAYBE a lipstick or two. The blushes looks nice, but possibly are similar to ones I already own so those might be a skip as well. The fluidlines are calling me though.

 

[vaisforluvrs]

That's how I was initially, I got swept away in the pretty colours and swore I'd have it all. Now I look at it and will probably skip pretty much everything besides MAYBE an MSF (depending on in store swatches) and MAYBE a lipstick or two. The blushes looks nice, but possibly are similar to ones I already own so those might be a skip as well. The fluidlines are calling me though.

That's kind of how I am with almost every collection. The initial excitement makes me think I'll get everything, but then that wears off, and I only end up getting a couple things (and sometimes nothing at all!). I think that's what MAC is banking on, people having not enough time for their excitement to wear off and just buy lots of things.

 

[NaomiH]

That's kind of how I am with almost every collection. The initial excitement makes me think I'll get everything, but then that wears off, and I only end up getting a couple things (and sometimes nothing at all!). I think that's what MAC is banking on, people having not enough time for their excitement to wear off and just buy lots of things.

I think so too and it obviously works or else they'd probably stop doing it and find another route already.

 

[makeupbyvee]

Quote:Originally Posted by makeupbyvee


Picked up a few things from Ulta. I'm trying


Quote:Originally Posted by allthingsglam


Omg did u see all the new items from nyx it was sooooo hard to be good in there but I did nyx is one of my fave brands I love thier makeup


@makeupbyvee I want to go hunt that NYX palette down now after seeing your posting. It must be new. Looks lovely. I don't think I will buy it but I really would like to see it in person.

I just happened to see it. They was only three there when I was in the store. I will open it for a closer pic today. It was $14.99 then I hade a $3.50 off ulta coupon. Not so bad.

 

[thefbomb]

Ugh I wanna buy 1 or 2 if the new NARS blushes but I just don't know...

 

[Kaori]

Ugh I wanna buy 1 or 2 if the new NARS blushes but I just don't know...

They seem like easily dupable colors though, nothing special. Unless you don't have any good pink/peach blush =)

 

[IHughes]

The only thing that's calling me is the NARS eyeshadow palette. I haven't got any NARS eyeshadows and I'd love to try them, I have Naked 2 though, but I'd love to try NARS!

 

[Anneri]

I just watched that series of videos...I went to find the link for you guys but I've lost it. She had sooo much stuff but she was so down on herself for accumulating it all, I felt bad for her. She was really cut throat and got rid of SO MUCH stuff, and was much happier afterwards.

Edit: found it!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AnF2Sj4v8rY

I watched this today and spent the whole afternoon cleaning out my cupboard. I had not as many samples as she had, but it was close! And I don't use the most of them because I've sensitive skin and am always afraid that something will cause an outbreak. Giving it to the local woman's shelter is sadly not an option (they only accept money donations) so I packed a bag for my husband's coworkers. There are a lot of girls interested in MU in his dapartment and I hope they like some of the stuff. The rest will get binned.

 

[LinenWhite7]

That's how I was initially, I got swept away in the pretty colours and swore I'd have it all. Now I look at it and will probably skip pretty much everything besides MAYBE an MSF (depending on in store swatches) and MAYBE a lipstick or two. The blushes looks nice, but possibly are similar to ones I already own so those might be a skip as well. The fluidlines are calling me though. 

I have a whole bag of stuff for Back 2 MAC, so I'm planning on grabbing a free lipstick or two from Fantasy of Flowers, but hoping not to fall in love with anything else!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

The only thing that's calling me is the NARS eyeshadow palette. I haven't got any NARS eyeshadows and I'd love to try them, I have Naked 2 though, but I'd love to try NARS!

Ah, the NARS eyeshadow palette is calling my name, too. It looks simply stunning and I haven't got any eyeshadows from NARS. In fact, I haven't got anything from NARS besides Orgasm (not a fan of it; I'm trying to sell it) and Dolce Vita. I'm pretty sure I would have more things from NARS if it wasn't so damn difficult to get my hands on here in Germany. Anyway, the palette looks amazing but since I've ordered the Naked 3 and already own the Naked 1 and a bunch of neutrals I don't need it.

 

[thefbomb]

They seem like easily dupable colors though, nothing special. Unless you don't have any good pink/peach blush =)

You're right! I'll pass! I just got the guy bourdin palette for Xmas anyway and I'd rather save because I KNOW I'll be buying a few things in the new MAC collection FOF

 

[buffydiva]

Hi ladies! So far I'm doing well with the "low buy." So far I have only picked up Magnetic Appeal EDSF. I was really about to cave for the NARSissist palette but I have Naked 1 and 2, so I decided to pass (and keep $79 in my pocket in the process!). I'll have to really be on my game when Fantasy of Flowers comes out.

 

[Spikesmom]

I don't know why but this made me laugh so hard... Picturing a young, pretty girl clipping makeup coupons! I always think of my grandma when I think of a woman looking through the paper for coupons! Heehee

OMG LMAO!!! This cracked me up. I sure as hell have enough grey hair to pass for a grandma!!

 

[Knope2012]

It's great to hear that everyone is doing so well! I did pick a few of the Chanel Spring items up, but I made sure they were things I didn't have dupes for, and I stopped myself from spending extra to get express shipping. When I moved, I did a lot of paring down my collection and I got rid of the bulk of my loose eyeshadows and drugstore lipsticks. I'm trying to focus on using and loving what I have.