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

[aradhana]

lilinah: beautiful collection! thanks for sharing your pics!

i just hosted a clothing swap at my place this afternoon. a bunch of my girl friends, some snacks and a pile of clothes! it was fun hanging out, and sifting through the items. i think we each went home with a few items, and later this week i will take the left over items to a women's shelter. it was such a fun afternoon, and i think we all felt good knowing we had cleared a few items out of our closet that were just 'gathering dust' so to speak...

 

[Starlight77]

lilinah: beautiful collection! thanks for sharing your pics! i just hosted a clothing swap at my place this afternoon. a bunch of my girl friends, some snacks and a pile of clothes! it was fun hanging out, and sifting through the items. i think we each went home with a few items, and later this week i will take the left over items to a women's shelter. it was such a fun afternoon, and i think we all felt good knowing we had cleared a few items out of our closet that were just 'gathering dust' so to speak...

That was an awesome idea!! Sounds fun too. I may try something like that

 

[Starlight77]

Great ideas ladies. The pictures help a lot. This is my lipgloss purge. Before:

Giving away/tossing/back 2 MAC *the bottom row was purged first time, not included in above picture.

Keeping: Also keeping my 4 tendertones

Easier then i thought. First I got rid of formulas I didn't like. Than colors I have duplicates or or didn't like. I also found out after 2 years... I really don't wear lipgloss lol ...next is lipstick

 

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by lilinah Here's why i should probably never buy another blush or highligher:
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NON MAC


non-MAC mauvy favorites (in Cool photo above). Yes, the one in the lower center is ombré
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Oooh pretty! Thanks for sharing. Question: what is the blush with the checkerboard pattern in the non-MAC mauvy favorites pic? Is that Neutrogena?

It's a Clinique Shimmering Tones Powder in Black Honey.
The gradient is Clinique Black Honey Gradient Powder.

 

[KiKi Kontour]

lilinah wooooow!!! i think i got like 2 full storage drawers of blushes n highlights but to spread em out to see in plain view will make me NOT get another highlighter again lol esp when those msf's will NEVER run out. i will say tho...i hope mac brings back the ombre blushes becuz azalea grape is the ONLY consistent blush i grab for 7 1/2 out of 10 when i dnt know what to do so i absolutely looooove that thing wit awl my heart. when i take off for a mini vacay in a few wks im gonna get some goody bags of things im gonna purge. i also decided to get some palette inserts n etc to keep my mac shadows organized n to SEE them vs being out of sight, out of mind ya know.

QUESTION: i accidentally got the large shadow inserts n wanted to know if La Femme blushes can fit? Also any good tips on how to depot shadows n blushes are appreciated!!

 

[KiKi Kontour]

...next is lipstick

WHOA WAIT....u giving up those dior glosses???

 

[aradhana]

lilinah wooooow!!! i think i got like 2 full storage drawers of blushes n highlights but to spread em out to see in plain view will make me NOT get another highlighter again lol esp when those msf's will NEVER run out. i will say tho...i hope mac brings back the ombre blushes becuz azalea grape is the ONLY consistent blush i grab for 7 1/2 out of 10 when i dnt know what to do so i absolutely looooove that thing wit awl my heart. when i take off for a mini vacay in a few wks im gonna get some goody bags of things im gonna purge. i also decided to get some palette inserts n etc to keep my mac shadows organized n to SEE them vs being out of sight, out of mind ya know.

QUESTION: i accidentally got the large shadow inserts n wanted to know if La Femme blushes can fit? Also any good tips on how to depot shadows n blushes are appreciated!!

i use an iron and place the pan between two cotton dishcloths/tea towels to absorb extra heat and not get powder all over the place. i like this method because you just wait for the glue to be melted enough that you can pry the pan out easily without flexing the pan of blush/shadow. (flex = crumbling makeup, boo) it also doesn't involve melting or hacking plastic. just keep an eye on the iron! i think there are some good tutorials online...

 

[KiKi Kontour]

i use an iron and place the pan between two cotton dishcloths/tea towels to absorb extra heat and not get powder all over the place. i like this method because you just wait for the glue to be melted enough that you can pry the pan out easily without flexing the pan of blush/shadow. (flex = crumbling makeup, boo) it also doesn't involve melting or hacking plastic. just keep an eye on the iron! i think there are some good tutorials online...

ooooh ok!!! that sounds safer too cuz my mac girl told me to use a lighter or some crap n all i heard was **cue charlie brown teacher** WHAAAA WHAH WHAAAAH WHAAAH WHAAAAH n just envision me with burnt body parts!!

 

[LinenWhite7]

ooooh ok!!! that sounds safer too cuz my mac girl told me to use a lighter or some crap n all i heard was **cue charlie brown teacher** WHAAAA WHAH WHAAAAH WHAAAH WHAAAAH n just envision me with burnt body parts!!

Hah! I think I posted about depotting in this thread like a month ago. I like using an old flat iron (for hair). It got the stuff plenty hot. Search depotting Mac eyeshadows on YouTube.

 

[Starlight77]

WHOA WAIT....u giving up those dior glosses???

Just one is in the get rid of pile. I grabbed the wrong one at sephora. Someone put it in wrong row and I didn't check. I tried it and didn't like it. Lost receipt so got stuck with it.

 

[Naynadine]

...next is lipstick

Wow, you're doing great!

 

[KiKi Kontour]

Just one is in the get rid of pile. I grabbed the wrong one at sephora. Someone put it in wrong row and I didn't check. I tried it and didn't like it. Lost receipt so got stuck with it.

even if i dnt have the receipt sephora lets me return em. you'd just have to be stuck with store credit tho which is fine by me cuz it would just go right back anywayz!

 

[Starlight77]

Wow, you're doing great! :cheer:  

Thanks! I went through lipsticks too. I wasn't as successful but I have a nice size pile. High end

Most of them are in the swap thread. Except the Chanel la'doree. I have the receipt to that and I'm returning it. So pretty, just not for me That's really it for me besides palettes which I don't know if I can part with. I have way too many and so many not used but that's a lot harder lol

 

[Starlight77]

even if i dnt have the receipt sephora lets me return em. you'd just have to be stuck with store credit tho which is fine by me cuz it would just go right back anywayz!

I tried at my sephora and the lady said no. I even asked if they could look it up on my VIB account and she wouldn't do it. I have since found out I just had a lady in a bad mood but I threw out box by then and chucked it in drawer. It's pretty but it's that milky light pink no shimmer and I just don't like or use that color. I'm too pale, I look dead lol

 

[charlotte366]

I purged some cream blushes this weekend which looked rough in the pots, a lot of them were well loved drugstore so I didn't feel to bad. I thought if I really miss one in the summer I can purchase a fresh one, but I don't think I will need one, I might try to use concentrate on my other cream blushes as I don't show them as much love as powder ones. I also went through my lip draws and swatched every lipstick on my lips. I wasn't wearing much make up yesterday just tinted moisturiser, mascara and a neutral blush, so I thought it was an ideal time to see which formulas and colours looked best on my skin tone and get rid of any that didn't look so great. I managed to get rid of quite a few concealer style nudes which really look awful on me, I discovered that bright lips look pretty good! My Viva Glam Cyndi appears to have a tiny bit of snow, I have read the thread linked a page or so back but whats the general consenus? Wipe down and try to use up or throw in the back to MAC pile? I like the colour, but i wouldn't cry if it has to go back to mac, I only have 2 mac lipsticks now, Viva Glam Cyndi and To Swoon for from a 2008 holiday collection. Currently they are still in the Lip Draw but they both should prob be in the back to MAC bag. I have enought B2M for 2 lipsticks nearly but I have no idea which formulas and colours to try.....I haven't looked at MAC lipsticks for ages.....I have been using other brands. I am going to hold off until summer and see if I can use up a few other lipsticks and try to cull the number in my stash a little more before I indulge.

 

[MissTania]

I can only imagine how much more we all would have bought this year if this thread was not around...I am doing okay, the eyeshadow testing is kind of hard as it really needs to be worn all day and I don't like wearing them to work in case I react - air con, all day computer use and dry gritty eyes in the morning make an unappealing canvas! I need to test them out on days off when I can control my environment better and know what factors are at play.

I'm focusing more on lipsticks as that's where the biggest problem for me lies and they will no doubt turn bad if left too long and they are the only item I back up.Good luck to you with continuing to downsize and good luck to all the gals here

 

[mosha010]

I realized a lot of my spending was due to stress and Insatisfaction at my job. So I accepted an offer at another job and I start Tuesday. More money a better tittle. Etc. I took a week off and went away on vacation and when I was away I had a lot of time to really think about my year goals etc. So I realized I really do have too much and I don't need more. Maybe a few LE packaging items when they come out for my collection but need need* nope. Nada. So today I'm back on track, I'm depotting large shadows and I can't even think of anything I want bad enough to b2m for so I'm holding onto it for any future collections. I went through all the threads and a lot of the stuff coming out for summer doesn't call out to me since in the summer I minimize my makeup (so it doesn't melt in the typical 90 degree ny summer) so I feel confident. Ready to take on new things. Have all my spring staples ready... I'm not looking to get rid of anything but that can change after my depot party lol

 

[veronikawithak]

I went through all the threads and a lot of the stuff coming out for summer doesn't call out to me since in the summer I minimize my makeup (so it doesn't melt in the typical 90 degree ny summer) so I feel confident. Ready to take on new things. Have all my spring staples ready... I'm not looking to get rid of anything but that can change after my depot party lol

Wow!! I admire you SO much mosha! THAT is some serious self-reflection and a great example of truly making a change! Best of luck at your new job, let us all know how your first day goes!

 

[mosha010]

Thank u so much @veronikawithak I think the more I really analyze and be picky on my buys. The more I'll appreciate and use them. I won't buy backups anymore since I always end up just selling them later. I have nothing to overcompensate for so Instead I'm focusing on the new job, my wedding planning Etc. I thank team low buy group. I read all the posts even if I'm not actively posting too much (been super busy ) but I enjoy each and everyone's stories and it gives me full insight on what's going on on other ladies vanities that I can relate to and make changes. So: yay! Plus imats is coming and I'm focusing instead on thoroughly planning my day for that

 

[veronikawithak]

Thank u so much @veronikawithak I think the more I really analyze and be picky on my buys. The more I'll appreciate and use them. I won't buy backups anymore since I always end up just selling them later. I have nothing to overcompensate for so Instead I'm focusing on the new job, my wedding planning Etc. I thank team low buy group. I read all the posts even if I'm not actively posting too much (been super busy ) but I enjoy each and everyone's stories and it gives me full insight on what's going on on other ladies vanities that I can relate to and make changes. So: yay! Plus imats is coming and I'm focusing instead on thoroughly planning my day for that

My only non-staple backup was a red lipstick.. never again!! Lol. I ended up B2M the almost full one and am now trying to sell the BU. By the time I finish the first one, even if it's something I wear all the time, I know now that I'll either be bored or something new will come out that I want to try. A lot can happen in the months or years that you're using something up!

Congrats on the upcoming wedding as well! Lots to keep you happy and busy other than makeup.. And I agree, the purchases I've really researched and thought about I've ended up loving WAY more than the impulse buys. Keep up the awesome work!