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

[User38]

Naomi.. I am pasting your signature

"BUY LESS, ENJOY MORE"

what do you enjoy more? the things that stand out in my mind and heart are the moments I had doing special things.. with friends and loved ones.

I don't really remember what lipstick I wore on what day or why I loved it so much.

 

[ARmakeupjunkie]

So... here is some of my hoard. I snapped this pic quickly while I was getting ready this morning. What you are seeing here ladies is MSF's, bronzers, large blushes, various highlighters from other brands, who knows what else lol. WHYYYYYYYYYY SO MUCH????? I don't know if I will get to it, but I'll try to dump this out tonight and count what is in there. I'm scared. Hold me #teamlowbuy.

If it makes you feel any better, the last time I counted my blush drawer, I had over 50. The struggle to not buy makeup is real! So far this year, I have purchased two Bad Girl Riri lipsticks, thanks to a pro store restock, and yesterday I ordered one VG Rihanna lipstick & lipglass and a blot powder since I dropped and broke the one I had. I'm nothing without that powder. I also picked up two of the polishes from the Nicole by OPI Carrie Underwood collection. If I'm lucky, that will be it for the month. If I'm really lucky, that will be it until at least March. One day at a time.

 

[lyseD]

Okay, looked at all the new threads and it's not too bad. I think I'll make it through the spring with my low buy still in tact.

 

[mac-obsessed]

I am getting so tempted by the new lippes :/ but I'm sticking to my guns... No lipsticks unless it's matte!! I have to be strong and at least stick to that!

 

[Spikesmom]

I know I will get some things from Proenza and FoF, but I can skip the glitter as well. If Playland has the Casual Colours I will buy them, I had been waiting for those. But I had no idea they were already coming out in spring.

That will be a tough one for me to miss if it has the Casual Colours in it. I absolutely love the two I have and wished I had bought more. I have my fingers crossed that there will be repromotes and I won't have as many to choose from.

I haven't really been dying to get anything until today when I saw the posts about the Hourglass blushes. There's no way I will be able to keep myself from getting at least one. I can't wait for the swatches to start popping up.

 

[elegant-one]

Thank you! As scared as I am to do it I know that it will all be for the best.

Losing my father did crush me, in ways I never expected. He suffered for years and I was ready for him to be at rest. I could cry thinking about him every day if I would let myself. Love on your father as much as you can.

I was wearing an old L'Oreal Endless long wearing thing in Pink Power. I wore quite a bit of it so I was surprised yesterday when I put it on and thought ew lol.

I know exactly how you feel - I went through that not all that long ago with my Dad & it was & still is extremely painful & difficult. I comfort myself somewhat in the fact that he isn't suffering any longer. I am going through the same thing now with my mom who is in pain & decline. I was always so close to both of them. A few friends on here were really by my side to comfort & support me for which I will always be so grateful for

Some of the pain subsides over time. Here's hugs! Know that it will be ok.

I don't post here but do read at times. All of you have strength!

Personally, I would be put in the "time out" corner in this thread

But, I have not purchased any glosses in I think at least a year. I swore them all off

 

[Spikesmom]

If it makes you feel any better, the last time I counted my blush drawer, I had over 50. The struggle to not buy makeup is real! So far this year, I have purchased two Bad Girl Riri lipsticks, thanks to a pro store restock, and yesterday I ordered one VG Rihanna lipstick & lipglass and a blot powder since I dropped and broke the one I had. I'm nothing without that powder. I also picked up two of the polishes from the Nicole by OPI Carrie Underwood collection. If I'm lucky, that will be it for the month. If I'm really lucky, that will be it until at least March. One day at a time.

I know what you mean. I have a few HG products that I absolutely can't live without. I thought about getting the new VG but I think I will hold off for a little while. I don't want to get it if I don't love the color. If I want to spend money for the cause I will just buy another VG color.

Being is this thread is making me feel better and having all of you share with me is great. I actually spread all of my blushes out on my dining room table a few years ago and there were around 100 LOL. I need to look for that picture. I've purged a few boxes of stuff since then so I think there should be less now. I hope.

 

[Spikesmom]

I know exactly how you feel - I went through that not all that long ago with my Dad & it was & still is extremely painful & difficult. I comfort myself somewhat in the fact that he isn't suffering any longer. I am going through the same thing now with my mom who is in pain & decline. I was always so close to both of them. A few friends on here were really by my side to comfort & support me for which I will always be so grateful for

Some of the pain subsides over time. Here's hugs! Know that it will be ok.

I don't post here but do read at times. All of you have strength!

Personally, I would be put in the "time out" corner in this thread

But, I have not purchased any glosses in I think at least a year. I swore them all off

Thank you for sharing. I'm sorry about your mother. Mine is in fairly good health but very recently her memory has gotten really bad and she doesn't make a lot of sense sometimes. My brother and I are starting to worry.

 

[User38]

So sorry you have had such pain Elegant.. it's a terrible thing to go through. I am still going through the tunnel - my mom is also elderly but still quite feisty -- I don't know what will happen to me the day I lose her. Frankly I am more afraid sometimes that I may go before her .. and leave her all alone.

I send you many hugs -- even if you have already come out of the darkness.

stay strong kids.. we are all in this boat and have to at least hold hands.

 

[Naynadine]

So sorry you have had such pain Elegant.. it's a terrible thing to go through. I am still going through the tunnel - my mom is also elderly but still quite feisty -- I don't know what will happen to me the day I lose her. Frankly I am more afraid sometimes that I may go before her .. and leave her all alone.

I send you many hugs -- even if you have already come out of the darkness.

stay strong kids.. we are all in this boat and have to at least hold hands.

Now I'm teary eyed... big hugs to everyone!

I know it's never a solution to any problem destracting yourself by buying tons of makeup, clothes, etc. But personally it helps me not to go crazy. Having what I thought was my closest friend letting me down or seeing my dad succumbing to MS is heavy on my heart, amongst other things. Buying makeup brings me a little joy even though it can't make up for those problems and isn't a solution in the long run.

 

[Audrey C]

Okay, looked at all the new threads and it's not too bad. I think I'll make it through the spring with my low buy still in tact.

Yup, me too. I'm planning to buy one (possibly two) of the new Ambient Blush, but I'm making room for them by getting rid of some others I don't really wear. Nothing else is jumping out at me right now. I don't do glitter (other than nails, as you said), I'm not into brights or pastels and I'm just meh about the rest of the collections I've seen until now. I could see myself buying some Maleficent for each of my daughters, but those will be Christmas stocking stuffers and I don't count gifts in my low-buy.

I just got a bunch of lippies, gloss, e/s and liners in November/December so I'm not too likely to be drawn to those categories, unless I fall in love with a lipstick. If I'm tempted by anything it will likely be some sort of special powder. If the summer collection has a Marine Life, My Paradise or the like, I'd be tempted. I do have a soft spot for that kind of product but that's ok because I use them.

The holiday sets are where I think I'll concentrate most of my buying this year. By then I'll have used some items up and will feel ok about 'restocking'.

 

[VAL4M]

Here are my empties!!!! ok I already had backups to those products as they are staples but still look at that one whole EYESHADOW!!!!

 

[jennyap]

I haven't really been dying to get anything until today when I saw the posts about the Hourglass blushes. There's no way I will be able to keep myself from getting at least one. I can't wait for the swatches to start popping up.

I just saw those today and I'm in the same boat. Thank heavens they're perm. That can be one of my 'reward for sticking to the low-buy' items!

 

[NaomiH]

Naomi.. I am pasting your signature [COLOR=92908B]"BUY LESS, ENJOY MORE"[/COLOR] [COLOR=92908B]what do you enjoy more?  the things that stand out in my mind and heart are the moments I had doing special things.. with friends and loved ones.[/COLOR] [COLOR=92908B]I don't really remember what lipstick I wore on what day or why I loved it so much.[/COLOR]

Those are the things I enjoy most as well in my life. No makeup item brings me the kind of happiness and joy that my family and friends do. What I mean in my signature is I would like to buy less cosmetics and learn to enjoy my neglected items more. I've found that since I have had a steady stream of new things I've been forgetting about some great items and want to reacquaint myself with what I have and hopefully weed out some of the duds.

 

[User38]

Now I'm teary eyed... big hugs to everyone!

I know it's never a solution to any problem destracting yourself by buying tons of makeup, clothes, etc. But personally it helps me not to go crazy. Having what I thought was my closest friend letting me down or seeing my dad succumbing to MS is heavy on my heart, amongst other things. Buying makeup brings me a little joy even though it can't make up for those problems and isn't a solution in the long run.

Naynadine.. I hear you and I too am easy prey for convincing myself that some product or thing will take away my pain of loss.. Makeup has been my life almost all of my adult life too. So it's so very hard for me to curtail my impulses. I live in a world of colour, products, finishes, texture .. but I am trained to always look at the numbers behind them and what the actual cost of an item is. And despite this, I have succumbed to buying in excess. It does give me joy and does not offer a solution in the long run, but like any drug, it has eased some pain.

I am today working on getting rid of the pain.

 

[User38]

Those are the things I enjoy most as well in my life. No makeup item brings me the kind of happiness and joy that my family and friends do. What I mean in my signature is I would like to buy less cosmetics and learn to enjoy my neglected items more. I've found that since I have had a steady stream of new things I've been forgetting about some great items and want to reacquaint myself with what I have and hopefully weed out some of the duds.

great Naomi.. enjoy your items and weed out the duds.

 

[NaomiH]

Big group hug to everyone who is dealing with death or illness of loved ones

. I understand how buying all these pretty things helps to fill a bit of a void and distract you from what's going on around you. I wasn't dealing with death or illness when I started buying, but I was having a rough time and while I didn't really actually feel better, I was distracted and had something to focus on outside of the fact that my life at the time seemed like it was falling down around me. You are all some strong, intelligent, kind and funny ladies and I'm glad to be in this forum with you all.

 

[VAL4M]

So... here is some of my hoard. I snapped this pic quickly while I was getting ready this morning. What you are seeing here ladies is MSF's, bronzers, large blushes, various highlighters from other brands, who knows what else lol. WHYYYYYYYYYY SO MUCH????? I don't know if I will get to it, but I'll try to dump this out tonight and count what is in there. I'm scared. Hold me #teamlowbuy.

I sympathize and related, at one point I came to the realization that a yellow - light - pink look a lot like a cool-light- pink on my skin. the little nuance no longer worth the purchase!

 

[Lisianthus]

I just finished sorting out my potential keeps into 1 drawer! Will post pictures yomorrow!

That does seem strange she wouldn't file a claim with Ebay for that amount of money. She may leave you negative feedback to express her disappointment. The courier shouldn't have left the parcel outside the house, he/she should've left a card and then made a 2nd attempt to deliver. I know that they're under a lot of pressure to get deliveries done but still they should be more responsible with people's parcels.

 

[elegant-one]

So sorry you have had such pain Elegant.. it's a terrible thing to go through. I am still going through the tunnel - my mom is also elderly but still quite feisty -- I don't know what will happen to me the day I lose her. Frankly I am more afraid sometimes that I may go before her .. and leave her all alone.

I send you many hugs -- even if you have already come out of the darkness.

stay strong kids.. we are all in this boat and have to at least hold hands.

I hear ya about mom!

I hope yours stays healthy & remains feisty.

Thanks dear friend - for everything (especially for cracking me up all the time)