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

[IHughes]

It's so amazing how walking away from the forums or the website for a bit and getting out of 'the moment' changes what you think you need. I feel much less anxious. It's funny because I looked at the FOF color story when it came out and decided then that it was an easy pass, but here I am on launch day twiching like crack head over some blush! Your mind plays tricks on you!

I think staying away from the forums is one of the key things, and if you really want to be serious stay away from blogs and Youtube and promotional emails and such. I have found that if I unsubscribe from a collection thread the whole collection seems to disappear in my mind. As I'm not near ANY counters of any sort, I never feel the temptation!

 

[Starlight77]

-NOT GETTING ANYTHING FOR MY TRIP : I HAVE PLENTY OF SUMMER CLOTHES I CAN WEAR AND LETS BE HONEST, SUMMER IN NEW YORK IS 2 MONTHS OF SCORCHING HEAT.. so my summer clothes are moslty unworn.

my downfall is going back to the FOF thread. I see what everyone else buys and I think well maybe i should get it. I think i'm more on a "practical buy" than a "low buy" because If i just get items i actually will use than i'm happy. If i limit myself, i will break it easily because there is something about breaking the rules that makes it even more intriguing lol.
i purchased the PT as I had planned and i'm going to see what color it leans on me than i will decide on one other highlighter either the amber or rose. I'd prefer rose but I don't know if PT leans pink or beige. i'm reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly tempted to get 1 lipstick but I counted my high end lipsticks and i'm up to 65 when I thought i had 50. sickening (for me as i don't go out often or work, stay at home mommy). i'm going to go through my stuff tonight and get rid of some. even if i give them away for free it's more room for new colors that I would wear.

is there a makeup collection thread? i'm really curious to as to what everyone has in theirs. I have a lot of lipsticks and palettes but other than that i don't have much. gonna count up my stuff tonight for curiosity. if anyone is willing to share what they have here or in pm i'd be curious to find out. XX lipsticks, XX glosses, XX blushes etc maybe typing it all out will prevent some of you from buying more, works for me lol

 

[Starlight77]

i found a drawer with 15 more lipsticks

 

[Kaori]

i found a drawer with 15 more lipsticks

xDD

 

[Kaori]

my downfall is going back to the FOF thread. I see what everyone else buys and I think well maybe i should get it. I think i'm more on a "practical buy" than a "low buy" because If i just get items i actually will use than i'm happy. If i limit myself, i will break it easily because there is something about breaking the rules that makes it even more intriguing lol.
i purchased the PT as I had planned and i'm going to see what color it leans on me than i will decide on one other highlighter either the amber or rose. I'd prefer rose but I don't know if PT leans pink or beige. i'm reallllllllllllllllllllllllllllllly tempted to get 1 lipstick but I counted my high end lipsticks and i'm up to 85 when I thought i had 50. sickening (for me as i don't go out often or work, stay at home mommy). i'm going to go through my stuff tonight and get rid of some. even if i give them away for free it's more room for new colors that I would wear.

is there a makeup collection thread? i'm really curious to as to what everyone has in theirs. I have a lot of lipsticks and palettes but other than that i don't have much. gonna count up my stuff tonight for curiosity. if anyone is willing to share what they have here or in pm i'd be curious to find out. XX lipsticks, XX glosses, XX blushes etc maybe typing it all out will prevent some of you from buying more, works for me lol

People were posting some of their numbers and pics throughout this thread

 

[veronikawithak]

So many people are going back for second and third orders.. makes me flash back to when I did that last year. The things I got with my first order I still love and use. The others? Nope nope nope. I swear watching collections launch is like watching drug addicts scramble for more and more hits.

 

[Faith05Hope07]

I did extremely well and only bought heavenly hybrid lipstick. I'm so proud of myself but what worries me is how I'm going to handle being in store next week and being sucked into buying things I have no business buying.

 

[NaomiH]

I've so far managed to stick to my resolve and haven't ordered a single thing from FOF. I did place an order, but it was for brush cleaner and Frankly Scarlet blush.

 

[GoldenGirl]

I only purchased Stereo Rose from FofF since I don't own any MSFs other than the natural ones. Surprisingly I ordered none of the lippies, they all look dupeable to me. I'm pleased with myself! I wanted Sassy Moss but I know I'm never gonna get good use out of that fluidline, so I didn't bother. If I still feel like I MUST have it, I'll go check it out when it's released in store.

 

[lipstickaddict]

I've so far managed to stick to my resolve and haven't ordered a single thing from FOF. I did place an order, but it was for brush cleaner and Frankly Scarlet blush.

Same. I did have a moment of panic this morning, but held strong and haven't ordered anything yet! Seriously impressed with myself....haha.

 

[Kaori]

*sigh* half of my yesstyle order was canceled because items never arrived from suppliers..money saved. Then I saw 10$ victoria's secret coupon, but it didn't work on clearance..more money saved. There is a conspiracy this year again me shopping sales lol I guess that's good for my low-buy resolution, 4 partially-canceled orders and it's only january >.< And not enough swatches for mac so skipping that as well lol

 

[lyseD]

Off topic but can anyone recommend a good liner to go with Kinda Sexy lipstick?

Thank you.

 

[hippychic823]

I'm new to Spektra but I mostly lurk and rarely post. But, I'm on a self imposed low buy and I was sooooo proud of myself for not getting anything from FOF....untiiillllll...I saw that Heavenly Hybrid was sold out and that was really the ONLY thing I wanted from FOF since I wanna splurge on Playland. Buuuuttt, I am seriously having major skippers remorse. I'm considering stalking Nordies or Macys website when they get the collection up (luckily for me I live in the middle of nowhere and have no MAC store or MAC counter near by or I'd reallllly be in trouble, hehe). My question for #teamlowbuy is: have any of you guys had skippers remorse from sticking to your low buy resolutions? And, if so, how do you deal with it?? I'm trying hard to be good but I'm gonna cave, lol......

 

[Alysse011]

lol hippychic I was coming on here to ask pretty much the same thing! I have been looking at the Becca Rose Gold highlighter. I know it's supposed to be LE, so I feel like I need to pounce now since it has been out for a while. It looks gorgeous in reviews. What to do what to do

 

[hippychic823]

lol hippychic I was coming on here to ask pretty much the same thing! I have been looking at the Becca Rose Gold highlighter. I know it's supposed to be LE, so I feel like I need to pounce now since it has been out for a while. It looks gorgeous in reviews. What to do what to do

 

[hippychic823]

Yeeees girl!!! The struggle is real!!! Lol...I'm not sure how to deal with skippers remorse cause I usually hurry up and buy before I can even think about it. But, trying to be good....trying.....

 

[mosha010]

lol.... i have skippers remorse (imagine that) over some of the magnetic nude stuff that i didnt get.. but i cure it with going through my stash and realizing it have stuff that looks like it... i keep braking my promises i make to myself so after i saw the mayhem that i became today (i monstered out and did 2 orders) im going to stick to the rule of 2 items per collection and only if theyre limmited edition and something i absolutely do not have.

 

[NaomiH]

i keep braking my promises i make to myself so after i saw the mayhem that i became today (i monstered out and did 2 orders) im going to stick to the rule of 2 items per collection and only if theyre limmited edition and something i absolutely do not have.

I feel the same about MN, I've completely skipped but I still keep going back and putting the MSFs in my Nordies cart because I keep seeing girls talk about how pretty they are. I have adored, why do I need MA or FP? Do I really need more peachy highlighters? Probably not. Now if only I can have that sense when it comes to purple lippies and peachy blushes. lol

 

[kerry-jane88]

dunno about you guys but i'm gunna try stay out of the collection threads more.
i'll sign up so i can find out the collection story, but then i think i'll unsubscribe once i've found out the info,
cause it gets a bit manic in some of them!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

I'm still kicking my ass for not buying the Bare My Soul eyeshadow palette from the Temperature Rising collection when I had the chance. It's been months and I haven't been able to track it down for a decent price. Some people want an even higher price than standard retail price and - on top of that - they used the palette! There's no way in hell I'm paying 50€ for a used palette that's 42€ in retail. Hell, no. So I'm still trying to find one for a decent price. It's nice to see how I'm still not over this palette after all these months and various collections that have come out since then. It's a sign for me that - if I can get my hands on it - I will definitely love and use it.

Anyway - I am finally selling my stuff! I've been really lucky because so far I've sold three eyeshadows and one blush. This money either goes into the quad or I'm gonna put it away for my big shopping trip in March. We'll see.

I'm gonna skip Viva Glam RiRi next month (hopefully - because the gloss looks like an amazing strawberry red) and only buy Perfect Topping from the FoF in March.

to all the new ladies here! Good luck on your low-buy journey! It will be tough but worth it.