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

[ILoveMakeup84]

I just got Ocean City from PS but I've been good since February so I don't feel extra bad lol. But yes we need to stay on track! We can do this!!

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

SEE ladies! Even Dior knows we're supposed to be on a low-buy! HeeHee No stalking and overpaying for a highlighter!!  TEAM LOW-BUY MEMO!!! Let's try to refocus! We are all here for a reason! Trust me, I've had some slips. But I feel SO good when I successfully stick to my goals! I skipped both Patentpolish, Playland and Proenza S, and I thought it would be LOTS harder than it was. Once you prove to yourself that you can accomplish even the smallest goal, it's amazing how it can grow to a higher confidence moving forward! If you're feeling REALLY lost in your low-buy... try setting just a small goal. Maybe just for the next collection. And stick to it NO MATTER WHAT! We don't want feelings of "failure" here! You have not been banned to a low-buy group like a bad child. You committed yourself to being a part of a support system of people who want the same things you want... To take a step back, slow down their spending, and focus on well-edited, usable collections of makeup. So restart small. Find your focus again. we can do this! We are almost 1/3 through the year. Don't call yourself a failure. Don't think of low-buy as a punishment. It's just a way to discipline ourselves so that our hard earned money goes to the right things. Things that will bring us fulfillment. And not just in a temporary way! I'm proud of everyone for being here. For staying committed. For admitting to the struggles. We are in this together!

Great Motivation! Your so try, you can always hit the reset lol. I've done ok, I got 5 items from Playland, 2 from PS (glad the one blush was similar to Torrid) it I hadn't limited myself I'd prob got it anyway due to packaging lol. And guess you can count the additional Muji cubes I got. It did help to reorganize as well. So far, mu wise, other than staples, that's been it. Got some BBW candles lol but basically I've been summer shopping for my kids & picked up some items for myself. I had to realize I can't wear mu as clothing , and would rather spend the money on my hair. I can go without a full face, But Not without my hair done...ya heard.

 

[ahoythere]

So I was kind of kidding when I said it yesterday but today I started my "WEAR RED LIPSTICK EVERY DAY UNTIL YOU'VE WORN THEM ALL!!!" challenge. I am really excited about this already! I am looking forward to finding out which reds are actually comfortable to wear on a daily basis so I can really start rocking red lipstick on the daily.

1. Today I started with Urban Decay Super Saturated GLoss Pencil Thang in F-BOMB (never worn it) AND I FREAKING LOVE IT!!!! And so did my makeup-wary hubso! Day 1 was a success!

EDIT: Should probably mention that I just bought both blushes and one lippie from Proenza Schouler but I'm not too fussed about it, I've been planning on that for months now so it wasn't a "sneak attack", more like a carefully planned surgical strike.

 

[PixieDancer]

"30 Lipsticks In 30 Days" Challenge - Cycle 2
"30 Eyeshadows In 30 Days Challenge"

Day 1: Sheen Supreme in Bare Again w/ NYX Mauve Lip Pencil
Jete Eyeshadow
Day 2: Sushi Kiss w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil & Fold And Tuck Lipglass
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush

 

[underablanketofstars]

Paypal just suspended my account and froze my funds for *180* days due to the nature of one of my websites. I thought Iwas ffollowing the rules. There was no warning, nothing. I am so choked. I can't withdraw any of the money I was saving up for Vegas and my partners birthday in 3 days. So sooo bummed. Can't stop crying. That's what I get for trying to make a few extra bucks. heartbroken.

 

[PixieDancer]

Paypal just suspended my account and froze my funds for *180* days due to the nature of one of my websites. I thought Iwas ffollowing the rules. There was no warning, nothing. I am so choked. I can't withdraw any of the money I was saving up for Vegas and my partners birthday in 3 days. So sooo bummed. Can't stop crying. That's what I get for trying to make a few extra bucks.

heartbroken.

WHAT!!!??? Did you call them and discuss this? Did they give you ANY details? Can they even DO that!? I'd call Customer Service immediately... That doesn't sound right at all! I'm so sorry sweetie!

 

[underablanketofstars]

WHAT!!!??? Did you call them and discuss this? Did they give you ANY details? Can they even DO that!? I'd call Customer Service immediately... That doesn't sound right at all! I'm so sorry sweetie! 

Yes i called and it's in the hands of their "Brand Risk Management" team who only accept emails not phone calls. The email I received said the suspension is permanent and not disputeable because my website had sexual content, which I set up to generate income. I thought I respected all their terms of use but apparently not. Great. Now I can't get paid from my eBay or specktra sales or even withdraw the money currently in there. I'm so upset......

 

[DMcG9]

Yes i called and it's in the hands of their "Brand Risk Management" team who only accept emails not phone calls. The email I received said the suspension is permanent and not disputeable because my website had sexual content, which I set up to generate income. I thought I respected all their terms of use but apparently not. Great. Now I can't get paid from my eBay or specktra sales or even withdraw the money currently in there. I'm so upset......

Wth? It's one thing to suspend an account permanently but quite another to hold your funds hostage for 6 freakin months. That is messed up.

 

[underablanketofstars]

Yes I was keeping my money there so it was safe and I wouldn't spend it. Tried to withdraw yesterday and today they reversed it and froze my account.

 

[Starlight77]

You can get back on track... I know you can! Just slow down and reevaluate your goal(s)! Let us know if you need help talking through it... We are here for you doll!

yeah. i didn't fail as bad as i think when i think about how much i have improved. i bought 3 patent polishes and 2 blushes from MAC this year so it's really not that bad if i think about past launches. I used to get $120-150 per collection. the patent polishes i was great with. i bought one. tried it. loved it and bought 2 other colors i didn't have. I have to realize i used to just buy everything now at least i'm picky and i only buy what i know i will actually use. it's a start.
plus it's our anniversary today and hubby told me to buy the whole collection and i just picked 2 blushes. he's the worst enabler of all LOL he wanted to get me jewelry so i technically saved us money!! lol

ok, i'm back on track. I always bought the Dior summer or winter collections so I shouldn't be shocked and I did only buy 3 pieces so that's actually not bad. As far as MAC i'm not really interested in anything else. just 2-3 things from AA, if swatches are good. As much as i like the packaging i won't buy it unless i don't have anything like it in my collection.

starting round 2 of 30 lipsticks in 30 days today!

 

[walkingdead]

plus it's our anniversary today and hubby told me to buy the whole collection and i just picked 2 blushes. he's the worst enabler of all LOL he wanted to get me jewelry so i technically saved us money!!

Happy Anniversary!!!

 

[mosha010]

Survived proenza launch !!!! Kept it under a $100. Instead of my "strict" two lol yea ok. I did 3 items but kept it under $100. Which is not so bad of a goal. Maleficent is a total skip and aquatics I already have my favorites jotted down. Eyeshadow day 1-7 :naked 3 palette combination: I will use this all this week since I find I don't use it as often. If by the end of the week I'm not In love with it. It's going on the CB. Taking it one week at a time cause wedding planning is full on and I think I'll make it to the day with all my hair by sheer luck

 

[veronikawithak]

The only thing I've bought in the past two weeks is the Anna Sui lip color top coat. Lemming for a couple Bite lipsticks but they've been put on the potentials list for November with the Hourglass palette and whatever else joins in later. Having a list makes me feel less like I want to get the item right away. If I still want it in a few months I'll reassess.

 

[Starlight77]

Eyeshadow day 1-7 :naked 3 palette combination: I will use this all this week since I find I don't use it as often. If by the end of the week I'm not In love with it. It's going on the CB. Taking it one week at a time cause wedding planning is full on and I think I'll make it to the day with all my hair by sheer luck

i forget i'm on 'low buy' not 'no buy' so i am doing ok. i just got the 2 blushes so i consider that success! lol.

i like that idea with the palette, i may join you on that. i think i will try that. use it for a whole week and alter my lipstick and blushes!! i will start with the Naked 3 as well!!

 

[underablanketofstars]

Wth? It's one thing to suspend an account permanently but quite another to hold your funds hostage for 6 freakin months. That is messed up.

Oh my gosh - persistence paid off (and being very apologetic). Managed to get paypal to release the funds in my account, and after a few phone calls, emails and a very helpful CSR (Jody), they took a chance and restored my account access fully AS LONG as I no longer accept payments for services of an adult-oriented nature through paypal. SO HAPPY!!! VEGAS IS ON!!! PARTNERS BIRTHDAY IS ON!!!! And you lovely ladies as always were where I turned for comfort. THANK YOU!!!! *doing a happy dance*!!!!!

 

[DMcG9]

I'm glad you got your Paypal issues sorted, Deesea. I'm glad they did the right thing by releasing your funds.

 

[Starlight77]

Oh my gosh - persistence paid off (and being very apologetic). Managed to get paypal to release the funds in my account, and after a few phone calls, emails and a very helpful CSR (Jody), they took a chance and restored my account access fully AS LONG as I no longer accept payments for services of an adult-oriented nature through paypal. SO HAPPY!!! VEGAS IS ON!!! PARTNERS BIRTHDAY IS ON!!!! And you lovely ladies as always were where I turned for comfort. THANK YOU!!!! *doing a happy dance*!!!!!

so happy for you that you got it sorted!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

My mom got a refund from Verizon and split it with me... so I bought some things I normally wouldn't have bought but I have been drooling over:

MUFE Rouge Intense lipstick in #49
Kat Von D Painted Love lipstick in Homegirl
UD Revolution lipstick in Shame

I guess there's a trend? Hahah! I still have $38 that I'll probably hold on to.

I went ahead and got Mangrove from PS, but I paid for that out of my own money.

 

[veronikawithak]

Just unsubscribed from Pedro.. only thing I was interested in was the blush duo but not into the colors now that I've seen pictures. One more thing out of the way!

 

[DarylandCarole]

My mom got a refund from Verizon and split it with me... so I bought some things I normally wouldn't have bought but I have been drooling over: MUFE Rouge Intense lipstick in  #49 Kat Von D Painted Love lipstick in Homegirl UD Revolution lipstick in Shame I guess there's a trend? Hahah! I still have $38 that I'll probably hold on to. I went ahead and got Mangrove from PS, but I paid for that out of my own money.

I have UD Shame, such a pretty color!