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

[Anneri]

Charlotte, do you have a beauty blender or a dupe? Because that's how I use my heavy foundations nowadays. The finish is more dewy that way. I always marvel at how my personal taste can change too - for me it's frost lippies in a certain copper shade that I wore continouosly and then stopped - can't stand either colour nor finish nowadays!

 

[singer82]

Took the words right out of my mouth. I'm going through the same thing. I tell myself every year that I'm going to make changes in my life. But Its really hard to stay positive. The older I get the more I freak out. I feel I wasted my whole 20s because I still dont have it together at 31. So shopping is an outlet. Unfortunately money is a big part of the problem. I need to start saving for other things. That's why I need to do this low buy. But its hard. And I totally feel ya on the friend thing. The older you get the harder it is to make/keep friends. It can get incredibly lonely. Thats why im so glad I have you all!

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by Anneri

Charlotte, do you have a beauty blender or a dupe? Because that's how I use my heavy foundations nowadays. The finish is more dewy that way.
I always marvel at how my personal taste can change too - for me it's frost lippies in a certain copper shade that I wore continouosly and then stopped - can't stand either colour nor finish nowadays!


I do have one and couple of dupes, I might try that tomorrow dampened with a little fix + as I am trying to finish that up too. Its a really good idea, i hadn't thought of it! Thank you! I found my buffing brush too heavy and I have used fingers for the last 2 days mixed with the clarins rose light touch liquid. I think I may have over powdered a touch today too which doesn't help. It doesn't help that the formula is thick, I think that prevents the buffing brush working as it gets clogged up. I think thinner formulas work better with the buffing brushes. Luckily the shade match is good for me but I have worked on the condition and tone of my skin since last year and its looking better so I like it to show through a little now, before I used to like a mask to hide my ezcema, now I don't apply that level of coverage unless I absolutely have too!

 

[veronikawithak]

I started a ''Byebye Box'', I'm putting everything in there that I'm selling, swapping or haven't worn in a lonnnnggg time. This way it's a lot more organized, to see everything I want to get rid off in one place. Well, I already took one blush out, I'm liking it again.

Woohooo, that is great!

Somehow I missed this challenge, lol.
Congrats on the weight loss as well!

@Glitteryvegas Happy belated Birthday!! And I'm sorry about your kitty. Hugs!

Love the "bye bye box"! And the name for it.. haha.

I started to get a little stressed about using things up again this morning. I put on a little more powder than usual to finish the last little bit and move on to my backup. My paint pot is still going strong even though there's a big hole in the bottom that you can see through. That will probably take me another month or two at least.. Same thing with a couple of lipsticks I have. It shouldn't be making me so anxious but it is.. I just really want to get good use out of my products before I buy new things. I feel like I'm on a hamster wheel sometimes with all these things! Lol. Stemming the incoming flow has helped a lot and everything I have left I do enjoy using.. but it's still overwhelming. Trying to be patient and trust the process.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Happy belated birthday, Glitteryvegas! I hope it will work out for your kitty! Keeping my fingers crossed!

I've been in a similar situation for the past two days which were basically the worst two days of my life. Yesterday morning my dog was diagnosed with a tumor in his spleen (?) and he was supposed to be operated this week - but luckily my mum had an appointment for today morning for preparations for this surgery because otherwise we wouldn't have found out that the tumor had burst overnight, so he was rushed into the ER for an emergency surgery. As you can probably imagine I've done nothing but crying since Monday morning. Thank God my beloved dog is back at home but now we have to wait for the results whether the tumor was benign or malignant (I don't know if these are the right expressions - I looked them up because I didn't want to write good and bad). If it was benign, his chances of a total recovery are very good and he will have a few more years to live (he's almost 12 now but otherwise a very healthy dog) but if it was malignant, chances are that it has already spread which will (only) give us a few more months with him. I'm a pessimist by nature, so I always assume the worst but even if the tumor has spread, a few months are better than nothing. We'll find out in the next few days.
I know this is totally unrelated to our topic but I needed to get if off my chest.

So that's why my mind was completely off makeup the past few days - I didn't even wash my hair today and put makeup on. I had planned to organise my stash today but I was too busy worrying.
I also decided to skip the Fantasy of Flowers collection but unfortunately I now want to take a look at the CC cream collection. I think I want at least the yellow CC cream for neutralising because I'm sick of putting so much foundation and concealer on in order to cover my redness, so using a neutralising cream under my foundation could be a great help.

Hugs to everyone who's struggeling!

(PS: I'm sorry if there are mistakes but I'm not able to think straight at the moment.)

 

[mosha010]

@sleepingbeauty I truly hope ur dog is ok and it's benign and everything goes well. My heart goes out to u. Praying for u and ur pup.

 

[Audrey C]

Late Feb/March Challenge: Get to know new Inglot shades by:
1) Creating three eye looks a week using just the two palettes, and
2) Using each shade at least once (preferably twice)




Today's look (all from bottom neutral palette):
344 - Transition
341 - Most of lid
423 - Outer lid into corner
397 - Inner corner
390 - Blend transition up to brows (virtually invisible)

I paired it with MAC Local Wares (which I think I'll run out of this year) and black mascara.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

@sleepingbeauty I truly hope ur dog is ok and it's benign and everything goes well. My heart goes out to u. Praying for u and ur pup.

Thank you very much, mosha!

Your prayers are very much appreciated.

 

[kerry-jane88]

[@]SleepingBeauty[/@] I hope you're feeling ok, im sure doggie is feeling very loved by you atm so he's lucky to have a caring owner! I know when I've had struggles I've turned off caring about the makeup rat race, but it's good! Well done for skipping FOF (I am too!) and the cc sounds like it might work for you. Times like this make you realise what you want/need

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Times like this make you realise what you want/need

Thank you, kerry-jane!

He's sleeping now and I hope he will be okay during the night.
You're completely right. Makeup is fun and all but there are many, many things that are way more important than cosmetics. And congrats for skipping the FoF, too!

 

[Naynadine]

Happy belated birthday, Glitteryvegas! I hope it will work out for your kitty! Keeping my fingers crossed!

I've been in a similar situation for the past two days which were basically the worst two days of my life. Yesterday morning my dog was diagnosed with a tumor in his spleen (?) and he was supposed to be operated this week - but luckily my mum had an appointment for today morning for preparations for this surgery because otherwise we wouldn't have found out that the tumor had burst overnight, so he was rushed into the ER for an emergency surgery. As you can probably imagine I've done nothing but crying since Monday morning. Thank God my beloved dog is back at home but now we have to wait for the results whether the tumor was benign or malignant (I don't know if these are the right expressions - I looked them up because I didn't want to write good and bad). If it was benign, his chances of a total recovery are very good and he will have a few more years to live (he's almost 12 now but otherwise a very healthy dog) but if it was malignant, chances are that it has already spread which will (only) give us a few more months with him. I'm a pessimist by nature, so I always assume the worst but even if the tumor has spread, a few months are better than nothing. We'll find out in the next few days.
I know this is totally unrelated to our topic but I needed to get if off my chest.

So that's why my mind was completely off makeup the past few days - I didn't even wash my hair today and put makeup on. I had planned to organise my stash today but I was too busy worrying.
I also decided to skip the Fantasy of Flowers collection but unfortunately I now want to take a look at the CC cream collection. I think I want at least the yellow CC cream for neutralising because I'm sick of putting so much foundation and concealer on in order to cover my redness, so using a neutralising cream under my foundation could be a great help.

Hugs to everyone who's struggeling!

(PS: I'm sorry if there are mistakes but I'm not able to think straight at the moment.)

Wishing the best for you & your dog!

 

[User38]

oh kids.. I wish I could say something magical to all of you. It makes me sad that you are so young -- yes, 30 is young. You are beginning your maturity as women and should not feel that any man, illness or lack of "having done" or not done something in life is going to determine what happens in the future.

I have survived to this ripe old age.. I will be 54 next year. I have buried husbands, sisters, aunts, my two dogs and many many friends and relatives. It seems the older I get the less people I have around me or near me. It's quite lonely. I made friends with a lovely lady -- and because I was going through my "I hate the world and I hate everybody" phase after my little pup died, she never wrote me back -- ever to this day. It hurt me a great deal and the more I analyzed it, the more I realized that true friends can get mad at each other (in this case there was none of that just a walking away with no explanation), but that FORGIVENESS is an essential element of human beings. If any person is not capable of forgiving and moving forward, they are not worth the effort. So, I moved on, and forgot her totally. I met "Bert" 2 years ago -- he was a consulting MD on my sister's cancer and he became a good friend and gave me much consolation. When she passed, he was always there for me but he is quite goodlooking and women give him the eyeball constantly. I guess I felt that if I got into any relationship with him I would have a broken heart. And at that time, I probably would have. So I left him and went back to Europe and my work, my exercise, my life -- and MORE MAKEUP! I too survived a serious double spinal chord surgery in which I was left in a wheel chair for almost a year in 2008 -- and only because my late husband was so supportive was I able to overcome the physical pain of rehabilitation. I joined Specktra when I was still in recovery from my surgeries.

so, young ladies -- while you are going through your thirties, think you could be 60 (like me) someday, and you will be grateful for every day you are alive -- and that you have your health, loved ones, and your hopes for the future which will surely be amazing. Never ever give up.

this is a great group, and a great thread for support.

hang on, hang tough, and plod.

 

[User38]

and to all celebrating B'days..

and to anyone going thru heartache due to pets, health, people and all the things life sends us

 

[mosha010]

@hergreyness when u meet another "bert" go for it please!?!!! Always believe cause as much as heartache is a possibility, there's always the hope. And id like to believe that we are not dreaming, we're only sleeping. It's never late. And you're right on the friendships: if people are not ready to forgive they're not worthy but they also need to want to be forgiven. I've lost some friendships over people doing things to hurt me and never even trying to make things work to which I realize: it was not worth my awesomeness. So yea shit happens but you're quite possible one of the awesomestest 50+ ladies that I know and never ever doubt that or let go of the opportunity of letting someone in and enjoy the awesomeness that you are.

 

[User38]

So yea shit happens but you're quite possible one of the awesomestest 50+ ladies that I know and never ever doubt that or let go of the opportunity of letting someone in and enjoy the awesomeness that you are.

thank you so much @mosha010 .. you are adorable!

In fact, when I recently returned home, we met for coffee, and are now dating. He is the guy I bought Nars S.F. for.. lol. He is a very sweet man -- even if he does have a unibrow

We might be in love.. but for now, nobody is pressuring me.. just taking it easy.

and yes, you are awesome.. don't let anything stand in your way either!

xoxox

 

[User38]

@mosha010 .. did you find the burnt pepper blush? let me know.

 

[mosha010]

Yayyyyyy!!!!! I think it's a happy ending (for now) and I'm loving it!!!!! And yes I found BP I have way too many friends at Mac stores and one of them flagged it for me Ty.

 

[lilinah]

Good luck to those who are doing this & sticking to it and the others who are trying.

Good to see you again, Spanky!

I am so sorry to hear that your health continues to be a problem.

Makeup sure can make us feel better. But i know when i'm spending too much, it makes me feel bad, too. So i'm trying to rein in my purchases.

I rarely buy BUs. Only when it's a very unusual color or finish and LE - like lipsticks such as Go For It, a rather blue lavender, or Dazzle finish, such as Caliente. Every season there are new pinks and reds, peaches and oranges, and nudes, so i know there will always be another one around the corner and don't feel the need to back up those kinds of colors.

Since i photographed part of my "collection", i can see that i will never need another powder blush or highlighter ever, and i don't need any more fuchsia or blue-pink or red lipsticks. I haven't finished taking pictures of all the eyeshadows i have, so that is still a weak spot for me.

I hope you feel better soon, Spanky! Hang in there!

 

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Beautybuyer
I need to put target on a low but LOL I swear that store is evil I go for a couple things and can't ever come out under $100 it's so bad


Pretty much the only things i buy at Target are toilet paper, Boots Expert Sensitive Cleansing & Toning Wipes, Yes to Blueberries Brightening Facial Towelettes, and Huggies Soft Skin Baby Wipes, Refill pack, which i use when camping or performing for a quick cleanse. I occasionally pick up something else - got some Sonia Kashuk brushes, and a solar light i use when camping. There's not much there that really tempts me.

Now a book store, on the other hand...

 

[Glitteryvegas]

oh kids.. I wish I could say something magical to all of you. It makes me sad that you are so young -- yes, 30 is young. You are beginning your maturity as women and should not feel that any man, illness or lack of "having done" or not done something in life is going to determine what happens in the future.

I have survived to this ripe old age.. I will be 54 next year. I have buried husbands, sisters, aunts, my two dogs and many many friends and relatives. It seems the older I get the less people I have around me or near me. It's quite lonely. I made friends with a lovely lady -- and because I was going through my "I hate the world and I hate everybody" phase after my little pup died, she never wrote me back -- ever to this day. It hurt me a great deal and the more I analyzed it, the more I realized that true friends can get mad at each other (in this case there was none of that just a walking away with no explanation), but that FORGIVENESS is an essential element of human beings. If any person is not capable of forgiving and moving forward, they are not worth the effort. So, I moved on, and forgot her totally. I met "Bert" 2 years ago -- he was a consulting MD on my sister's cancer and he became a good friend and gave me much consolation. When she passed, he was always there for me but he is quite goodlooking and women give him the eyeball constantly. I guess I felt that if I got into any relationship with him I would have a broken heart. And at that time, I probably would have. So I left him and went back to Europe and my work, my exercise, my life -- and MORE MAKEUP! I too survived a serious double spinal chord surgery in which I was left in a wheel chair for almost a year in 2008 -- and only because my late husband was so supportive was I able to overcome the physical pain of rehabilitation. I joined Specktra when I was still in recovery from my surgeries.

so, young ladies -- while you are going through your thirties, think you could be 60 (like me) someday, and you will be grateful for every day you are alive -- and that you have your health, loved ones, and your hopes for the future which will surely be amazing. Never ever give up.

this is a great group, and a great thread for support.

hang on, hang tough, and plod.

@HerGreyness - you ROCK. I don't even know how to describe your posts. I feel like you are a friend I've known for a long time and we are having a cup of coffee, just chatting away. Your guy Bert sounds like a wonderful man.

I sometimes feel like my expectations of the people around me are constantly not met - and that's probably because my expectations are too high. it's like setting yourself up for disappointment. I have lost so many friends over the years because of this - but do I regret it? The jury is still out on that one. I think having high standards means that you get a 'higher quality' person as a friend, but on the other side of that, high expectations means that many times people will falter below those expectations and disappoint you. Sometimes I look around and all of my friends are gone. It is probably to do with the life stages that we are at - everyone is getting married, having babies, getting into their careers - so friendships take a back seat. I love my friendships where I can pick up right where we left off without skipping a beat, even if I haven't seen them in years or talked to them in ages. Those are fantastic.

So much food for thought!