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

[PixieDancer]

Can't wait to get involved

Welcome to team low buy!

I just fell off the team low buy band wagon, the Hourglass Ambient Blushes have been released at space NK for £28, I was going to just get one, but free shipping is £60 and I had a £10 indulge incentive to use. I ended up ordering 4! Very Naughty!! I order Radient Magenta, Diffused Heat, Dim Infusion and Etheral Glow. 3 are in stock and 1 is on preorder. Excited to receive them and not feeling guilty at the moment. I love my ambient powder and palette and use them every day, if I love the blushes half as much all will be good.

Blush has always been my thing and I wear it everyday. I don't think I have any dupes looking at the early swatches so I am hoping it will be ok. I am continuing to purge and will see if there is anything else I can purge once they arrive.

I am still awaiting my muji storage I ordered earlier in the week, really hoping it arrives soon I want to do a final organise/purge so I can really start to love my collection.

Rediscovered my Lancome rouge in love lipstick yesterday, wore it again today its love! Can't believe I hadn't worn it in ages!

Those HG blushes got a lot of people I think! I stuck to my original 2 allowed and I'm happy I stayed strong! Maybe they'll be wonderful and you can let go of other blushes in your stash to make room for all these new babies!

 

[PixieDancer]

FoF has been the first 2014 MAC Collection I feared would test my low-buy resolve. I had my 3 item list but started dumping things in my cart with reckless abandon just like old times! Then I stopped myself dead in my tracks! Took everything out of my cart but the 3 things on my list and checked out! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I'm very proud of myself, because when I looked at my cart full of stuff I knew I didn't need... I honestly felt overwhelmed and a little out of control. DON'T like that feeling. I feel better with my little set of products and will feel much less stressed when I unbox it and am not shamefully hiding some of my new products because I've overbought! Can't wait to play with my 3 new babies!

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by PixieDancer

Those HG blushes got a lot of people I think! I stuck to my original 2 allowed and I'm happy I stayed strong! Maybe they'll be wonderful and you can let go of other blushes in your stash to make room for all these new babies!



That is what I am hoping will happen! hurry up muji drawers so I can organise and settle my stash ready for lots of use!

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by PixieDancer

FoF has been the first 2014 MAC Collection I feared would test my low-buy resolve. I had my 3 item list but started dumping things in my cart with reckless abandon just like old times! Then I stopped myself dead in my tracks! Took everything out of my cart but the 3 things on my list and checked out! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I'm very proud of myself, because when I looked at my cart full of stuff I knew I didn't need... I honestly felt overwhelmed and a little out of control. DON'T like that feeling. I feel better with my little set of products and will feel much less stressed when I unbox it and am not shamefully hiding some of my new products because I've overbought! Can't wait to play with my 3 new babies!



Well done!!!! REALLY PROUD OF YOU!!! Buying things shouldn't stress us out, I am really please you stuck to your wishlist! When they arrive you can play without feeling any guilt, and enjoying using the well thoughout additions to your stash!

 

[princessjest]

I just fell off the team low buy band wagon, the Hourglass Ambient Blushes have been released at space NK for £28, I was going to just get one, but free shipping is £60 and I had a £10 indulge incentive to use. I ended up ordering 4! Very Naughty!! I order Radient Magenta, Diffused Heat, Dim Infusion and Etheral Glow. 3 are in stock and 1 is on preorder. Excited to receive them and not feeling guilty at the moment. I love my ambient powder and palette and use them every day, if I love the blushes half as much all will be good. Blush has always been my thing and I wear it everyday. I don't think I have any dupes looking at the early swatches so I am hoping it will be ok. I am continuing to purge and will see if there is anything else I can purge once they arrive. I am still awaiting my muji storage I ordered earlier in the week, really hoping it arrives soon I want to do a final organise/purge so I can really start to love my collection. Rediscovered my Lancome rouge in love lipstick yesterday, wore it again today its love! Can't believe I hadn't worn it in ages!

I don't own any of the lighting powders - netaporter wants 55euros per powder and that is just way too much so was thinking of doing a US CP for the blushes, but am left feeling that maybe I would be better off with maybe 1 or 2 blushes and 1 or 2 powders instead of ALL THE BLUSHES! As I originally felt. I feel that would give me more versatility .. I can always layer the powders over other blushes.

FoF has been the first 2014 MAC Collection I feared would test my low-buy resolve. I had my 3 item list but started dumping things in my cart with reckless abandon just like old times! Then I stopped myself dead in my tracks! Took everything out of my cart but the 3 things on my list and checked out! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I'm very proud of myself, because when I looked at my cart full of stuff I knew I didn't need... I honestly felt overwhelmed and a little out of control. DON'T like that feeling. I feel better with my little set of products and will feel much less stressed when I unbox it and am not shamefully hiding some of my new products because I've overbought! Can't wait to play with my 3 new babies!

Nice Work Lady! Bet it feels so good I'll have to wait till March before we get FoF and as I am only buying once I've seen in store that is more than likely going to be mid March here, it's a bit of a blessing and a curse - on one hand you get time to really consider what you like with the benefit of lots of reviews,maybe land a really nice dupe or what not but on the other hand you end up drooling and obsessing for months then haul haul haul like they stopped making makeup the day a collection comes out, or you end up just buying anything from MAC while you wait for the collection to arrive - Yes, I am looking at you Sin lipstick back in December whilst I waiting for PC - I didn't need it!

 

[Debbs]

Pic in FoF last night inspired me to pull out my electric cool es and created something a bit similiar. I used Coil in the inner part and Highly Charged at the end. Can't believe that these Electric Cool es are not getting any love. I have Highly Charged, Blacklit, Superwatt x 2 in use both at once? and a BNIB Coil es. Plan to used these shadows more now in fear of them drying up on me. Considering possibly adding the BNIB Coil b/u to the low buy swap thread. I used the Nars primer as a base and my fingers to apply. I haven't worn this formula in ages so I carried Highly Charge and Coil with me in case of creasing. I normally do not carry eyeshadows with me. I am loving them and the look is really nice with a waterline eyeliner

 

[jennyap]

Quote:Originally Posted by charlotte366

Rediscovered my Lancome rouge in love lipstick yesterday, wore it again today its love! Can't believe I hadn't worn it in ages!


Ooh which colour? I have one I need to wear more (379N Rose Sulfureuse) I'm going to succumb to the HG blushes at some point, but as they're perm I'm not rushing. Got a SpaceNK near work (that I've never been in, how restrained is that!) so I should be able to swatch them.

 

[jennyap]

Quote:Originally Posted by PixieDancer

FoF has been the first 2014 MAC Collection I feared would test my low-buy resolve. I had my 3 item list but started dumping things in my cart with reckless abandon just like old times! Then I stopped myself dead in my tracks! Took everything out of my cart but the 3 things on my list and checked out! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I'm very proud of myself, because when I looked at my cart full of stuff I knew I didn't need... I honestly felt overwhelmed and a little out of control. DON'T like that feeling. I feel better with my little set of products and will feel much less stressed when I unbox it and am not shamefully hiding some of my new products because I've overbought! Can't wait to play with my 3 new babies!



Woohoo, well done Pixie!

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by jennyap

Quote:Originally Posted by charlotte366

Rediscovered my Lancome rouge in love lipstick yesterday, wore it again today its love! Can't believe I hadn't worn it in ages!




Ooh which colour? I have one I need to wear more (379N Rose Sulfureuse)

I'm going to succumb to the HG blushes at some point, but as they're perm I'm not rushing. Got a SpaceNK near work (that I've never been in, how restrained is that!) so I should be able to swatch them.


Mine is 159B and it is called rouge in love, it has a lovely jelly finish which wears of to leave an amazing stain! Its a warm red/pink colour I must wear it more, its perfect for work with a simple eye and radiant ambiant light powder as blush I don't live anywhere near a space nk, but I often have to go into london for work so I go sometimes then, I should feel a little bit bad as I could have waited but I have resisted a lot since team low buy started and I didn't get the nars palette I told myself I didn't need it and I felt that I knew I would really wear these a lot as I can't wait for them to arrive I wonder whether i will get ones with more powder and less blush swirls, I can't wait to see them!!

 

[mosha010]

Stuck to my list of the two blushes and sassy moss. Yes one more thing from my 2 items per collection but I can say they were informed purchases and based on true needs. Yayyyyyyy

 

[josephine90]

Whats the best way not to go crazy with LE stuff?

 

[veronikawithak]

FoF has been the first 2014 MAC Collection I feared would test my low-buy resolve. I had my 3 item list but started dumping things in my cart with reckless abandon just like old times! Then I stopped myself dead in my tracks! Took everything out of my cart but the 3 things on my list and checked out! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I'm very proud of myself, because when I looked at my cart full of stuff I knew I didn't need... I honestly felt overwhelmed and a little out of control. DON'T like that feeling. I feel better with my little set of products and will feel much less stressed when I unbox it and am not shamefully hiding some of my new products because I've overbought! Can't wait to play with my 3 new babies!

YAAAY PIXIE!!

I'm so proud of you!! I was looking forward to seeing how you handled the collection and I'm thrilled/relieved for you that you did absolutely awesome.

I had also dumped a couple of extra items into my cart but checked out with just the ONE I had originally planned on. I can't tell you how AMAZING it feels to have a $20.70 total (CAD, with tax AND free shipping). I don't feel guilty or like I'll have to intercept the box before my man sees it lol! And I know when I get my one little lippie that I will be able to direct my full attention to it and I'll cherish it. This is a new era!!

 

[trina11225]

Whats the best way not to go crazy with LE stuff

not buying dupes of what u have is one way, if u realize it is a dupe . Return.

 

[veronikawithak]

Whats the best way not to go crazy with LE stuff?

Make an item limit and stick with it.

Don't buy into the LE hype. Look through your stash and pick out your 10 favorite items. Then pick out the 10 most hyped LE items. See how much overlap there is.. for me there wasn't one item that was in both lists, but it may be different for others!

Do an inventory of your stash, realize how long it takes to use items up, and ask yourself if you'll get enough use out of it to justify the purchase.

JOIN #TEAMLOWBUY.

Just some tips, hope that helps!

 

[princessjest]

not buying dupes of what u have is one way, if u realize it is a dupe . Return.

I agree and not even just dupes but similar shades ... This fall I went crazy on vampy Plum/wine colours ... They are all different, you couldn't call them dupes but did I need to buy 10 lipsticks a few shades apart over 3 months?!? Another great way to not go crazy is to stay away from the pre launch hype and colour collection threads - I promise you if you don't spend weeks obsessing over it its easier to be objective about what you really love and need from a collection

 

[Starlight77]

I really like Amber Diamond as well. I really dislike glitter or a strongly metallic/frosty sheen. This is neither. I wear this shade to the office. I'm not sure I'd say it's my very favourite because I've trimmed my highlighter collection down to items I adore, but I'm very glad I bought it. If I was just buying one then I don't know if it would be this one, simply because I only pair it with warm-toned blushes. I can mix some of my other highlighters (Luminous/Incandescent Light, Benefit's Watt's Up) with both warm and cool toned blush.

I'm F&B C2 and too yellow-toned for Rose Diamond, but if the finish is anywhere near as nice then it's definitely worth checking out. There are lots of swatches online of both.

yes i've swatched them both in person but wasn't sure which would be a better choice in color so I didn't get either. Than I found out PT was being re-released and decided that I would get that one thinking it would be less shimmery compared to the dior ones but a week ago i'd have probably bought both, now I just prefer one. I've seen comparison swatches but it's hard to tell online so i'm going to trust you ladies



thank you all i'm going to check all of these out. My husband told me to get them all (he's so sweet). Loosing interest in a lot of MAC stuff as the pressure to buy fast makes me buy less than buy more. I have decided that if I really want something I should go to the mall and drive to get it. this lazy online shopping for me makes me buy more than i need.

I' showed my husband some makeup collections on youtube and he stopped saying I have too much now haha

 

[MsKb]

Stuck to my low-buy guns so to speak and just picked up the two fluidlines from FoF! I've been good all month. these are my first makeup purchases since magnetic nude. i really feel like joining this thread has been helpful just for the fact that it made me assess myself and my shopping.

 

[Calla88]

Whats the best way not to go crazy with LE stuff?

Honestly shop your stash, and decided why is this item going to be essential to my makeup collection. Most importantly will you used it? A few years ago on a move most of my makeup was lost, so I had to start from scratch which kind of gave me an excuse to just buy what I wanted. But after I was well stocked I continued to just buy because it was LE, I realized that stuff was sitting in boxes unused and that was a waste. So now I'm being selective and sharing my makeup with friends and fam. Plus I rotate my makeup each week by grabbing a a few products from storage and having to use them. If I can't make it work then I don't need it! Hope this helped!

Pixiedancer, way to go on your low but for FoF

 

[Ajigglin]

FoF has been the first 2014 MAC Collection I feared would test my low-buy resolve. I had my 3 item list but started dumping things in my cart with reckless abandon just like old times! Then I stopped myself dead in my tracks! Took everything out of my cart but the 3 things on my list and checked out! MISSION ACCOMPLISHED! I'm very proud of myself, because when I looked at my cart full of stuff I knew I didn't need... I honestly felt overwhelmed and a little out of control. DON'T like that feeling. I feel better with my little set of products and will feel much less stressed when I unbox it and am not shamefully hiding some of my new products because I've overbought! Can't wait to play with my 3 new babies!

So proud of you!

 

[Debbs]

I have decided to sit out several collections for multiple reasons the primary one being that I overspent excessively to get stuff that I was actively seeking. To balance and justify those purchases and the few items left FoF is a skip for me. I will only buy from upcoming collections things that 'speak' to me. Stuff I would have normally backed up is what I will get minus the backup.