Just thought I'd throw out a suggestion but we stick to swaps lists only in the thread? I think it may be easier to look through swap lists without scrolling through pages and pages of comments/conversation in between.http://www.specktra.net/t/186362/team-low-buy-swap-thread
OK, I created a thread. Let me know if I should add/edit anything. My English is not up to par at this time of the day.
So I guess everyone who like can post a list and we'll go from there.
that's somehow makes no sense to me...she should get a bunch of ppl with different skin types and skin concerns to actually test the products she reviews.
Yes, I thought we would mainly posts our lists there, but I think occasional comments are OK as long as it doesn't get too cluttered.
We all do... But we all end up figuring out that there's really only so many pretty colors to "collect" before it quickly becomes a burden rather than something we truly enjoy. Buy less. Enjoy more. That's our motto. To realize what we actually have, what we may truly need (not just want). To purchase less and enjoy what we have... If you want to join us, we'd love to have you!!
Thanks for doing this! Let's all just post our swap lists in the comments... And then contact each other through PM so as not to clutter up the thread w comments... You can go back & edit your list as things are swapped. I also recommend noting "low buy" "team low buy" or something to that affect in your signature. We would like to keep this swap somewhat restricted to our group... So we can purge our products and allow others in our thread to enjoy them without having to buy new things... Obviously you can swap or sell to whomever you like. That was just my initial thought for a thread swap!
Don't buy just due to hype. Oftentimes, that doesn't result in a successful buy. You don't have a lot to restrict you, due to not having a lot of highlighting products. But you still don't want to spend money on something that won't be useful to you. Can you go swatch and try in store first? If so, I'd recommend that. If not, I'd honestly skip. There are so many fantastic perm highlighting products you could try at your leisure! Good luck deciding on PT!
i need thatThere is an ebates bar you can load on your browser so it will pop up on every site it's valid on.That usually helps me remember.
Thanks for setting it up, Nayandine! I think you might have better luck in the Low Buy Swap thread since it would be with active members we trust. The reason I stopped doing international shipping is because I had two packages from Germany disappear, one arriving three months later, and I had one I did a CP for supposedly "never arrive" in England. Since this is a safer space, I think you'll have more luck. I used to mail packages to my now-husband in England, and the shipping wasn't too bad as long as it stayed below 2 or 3 pounds.Good news, ladies: we can start the Clearance Bin swap thread!
(I have a feeling there won't be much swapping going on for me, most people in the CB don't want to ship overseas)
Thanks Naynadine. Hopefully someone can help me clear out my unwanted stuff!http://www.specktra.net/t/186362/team-low-buy-swap-thread
OK, I created a thread. Let me know if I should add/edit anything. My English is not up to par at this time of the day.
So I guess everyone who like can post a list and we'll go from there.
I think this makes sense for sure! For me personally, I know I don't "need" any new colored products (lipstick, blush, eyeshadow, etc.) and I'm also trying to reduce the size of my stash this year. So given that the products I like to purchase are the ones which tend to take months or years to use up, I decided to include staples in my limit as a way to still feel like I'm able to buy a decent number of things while ensuring I don't buy more than I use up. For example, say I know I will purchase 6 staples, that leaves 6 colored products rather than 12.. yet I still feel like 12 is a good number to have. I also have rules that allow me to get extra items, like meeting other goals or using birthday gcs. Again, I think this goes back to whatever works for you! That's one thing (of many) that I love about this thread!I am not sure how much sense this will be... in fact I think it is anti-sense.
there are certain things we all need. There are of course the general toiletries items like shampoo and soap and lotion and shaving cream and razors etc. We Could drop a minor fortune on the latest miracle cream and you know if you are the type by how many different conditioners or lotions etc you have sitting about. So going low buy on stuff you actually need for the sake of hygiene and stuff is different than going low buy on make-up. But even with make-up, if you are a make-up wearer {and we all are so....} there are things that we need. Be it mascara and liner because you focus on your eyes and can go with some chap stick for all you care as long as your eyes are done or foundation and concealer with powder because you want the perfect skin look and otherwise you can be all low key or the red lip for statement and your skin is fab on its own and you don't need a ton of eye stuff since your look is lips. So I think it is important to determine what is absolutely necessary for you to feel decent. I mean if you had to hop out of bed and take the kid to school and you didn't have time for make-up job but you knew other parents would see you what would you put on in 10 mins time? That is what is Staple For You and whatever that is shouldn't count against you in a low buy. So if you have to have mascara then replenishing it isn't buying make-up which is generally for fantasy and or fun it is practically like underwear or a bra or heck whatever underpinnings there is to everything else you might put on your face to doll up if you had the time. Does that make sense?
We can always swap with each other.
This was several years ago on MakeupAlley, but I think they've changed how swapping is there after a lot of issues. I wish international tracking was available readily. I've done courier services that allow it, but it's so expensive. I will say I haven't had any issues in the past few years when I've gotten stuff from overseas, I just had those few issues in a quick time period. The packages my in-laws have sent us from Poland this year have all arrived too. Maybe US customs is just hit and miss sometimes?Wow, that sucks
We can always swap with each other.I think it's fine to post used items, and it doesn't have to be hard to find LE stuff either. I think you should just post your list, it's worth a try. I will put a list together later as well.
Yes "need" is a very fluid concept now.. At one point I just "needed" NARS O and like 2 other dupes for it just to make sure I had the best formula in that shade? I mean, how crazy does that sound? Two of them I got rid of and the one I have left I don't even wear that much!Funny how "need" works.
I have had my hair dye removed from dark brown to a light brown/blonde and have thus created the "need" for different colours for my blush, and eyes. I am going for a very waspy look. lolol. A latina looking waspy is a bit of a stretch but maybe a waspy with sex appeal
I have purchased a few new blushes -- Clinique, CD Coral, and a new Carnation from Shiseido. Lippies are almost on a total ban -- I have enough to use and mix for forever. I did get two huggables (blame Mrs. Elegant and Liba!).. but honestly am looking for that change which will reflect a newer me, not improved (can I get better?) rofl.. but fresher and yes less dark.
I need lightness and bright in my life now. I prefer to spend it on some new products/textures/colours than pay a shrink to dope me up
and that says Forest Gump ... is that.
