Well said. I feel absolutely the same way. My low buy makeup goal is everything about making better choices and living my life differently (and like HerGreyness, I want to be able to spend my money in other more meaningful ways). And it is so nice to donate or gift some makeup to friends---de-cluttering one's life is definitely rewarding!
That is awesome!Good for you! Keep up the good work!
I totally skipped the FOF debacle -- and yes, some products may have been lovely, but only if you don't already own another 22 of a similar shade or texture. I did not even bother -- the fluidlines are similar to a few I already own, D.Diversion, a plum LE paint pot, and plummy violet from Shu which is also disc... the green which I liked, is similar to a green chromaline I have, with a bit of tweaking with my MickeyContractor Siahi, or my CD cream es, I am set if I even want this colour. I think if we get more creative, it might help us to avoid spending on products which we don't really need.
I am not looking to save as much as I want to re-direct my thinking to my future, my future long long vacation and other investments. So all this makes me, just a bit happier and that's where I'm at now.
a little bit happier -- every day
Well put.
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Thank you for reminding me of all of this!!!
You guys, gather round: I AM SKIPPING FANTASY OF FLOWERS. I'm not even gonna bother B2Ming for a lipstick. I have a dupe for every color I was interested in.
In other #teamlowbuy news, I went to Ulta today with a 20% off coupon and bought two replacements for staples of mine and then I had a nice time browsing and chose two beautiful items that I am already wearing and loving: an Essence blush in Life's A Cherry ($2.39 - I mean can you even believe that price?!?) and a Revlon nail polish in Girly. I spent under $40, leaving me $30 for my favorite LUSH cleanser, and the rest isn't obligated to MAC!
Good job on skipping FOF, it's nice to have a goal for later on like a trip as you said to help encourage us and work towards
Maybe I should try that too. Good luck! It's not too far away, you can do it!
Good for you.. don't lose sight of the big picture and take it one step at a time. It works out if you work at it. Our need for instant gratification can get us into financial troubles or make us lose sight of goals.
Thank you. My need for instant gratification has comforted me at times over the past few years, but ultimately it just leads to more debt and less money for the things that are important. I would feel much better if I had a savings cushion for either fun or necessary things instead of a drawer full of impulse purchases
I know the feeling... it's the inner addict in us. Tomorrow is my only sister's 2nd anniversary. She died young and beautiful of miserable cancer. I don't condone what I do because of the pain I have felt over the years .. I just think it's time I finally took charge of my life and emotions. And I am working on that goal.
I'm so sorry for your loss. It is so easy to take measures to dull the pain, but it ultimately doesn't go away. In those cases, it just lingers beneath the surface. That's exactly what I'm trying to do- take charge of my life and my emotions. I've given myself so many excuses over the years, and I always manage to find more. I will hang tough! I just have to stay accountable and realize that as long as I let myself slip and let myself make excuses, it'll be another ten years and I'll still be in this same position.
Thank you, you too! It's wonderful to have all the support and to read all the stories in this threadStay strong
