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

[Sylvia60]

My last purchace was a NARS eyeliner in mid-February.
I'm having a lot of fun playing with what I have and don't miss buying new cosmetics, which surprises me.
I thought the tug of the new would be stronger than it actually is.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

i used to divide up my collection. i would only pack winter/fall or spring/summer. Some colors work for both but there were a handful that i was able to leave home and just swap them out after school breaks. i found it easier. same with blushes and nail polish. i divided them up by season. it's not going to cut your collection in half but it will leave a few spots open. So now, i would have left home all my berries and darker shades and just have my corals, pinks and brights etc.

For storage i bought one of those plastic drawer thingy that goes on the floor. it fit right under desk and that's where i put my school stuff... makeup was on desk (of course).

i ended up filling all those empty spots with new, so be careful.

The thing is, I don't separate my shades by season, I wear all of my colors all of the time.

The storage idea sounds like a great idea though!! Thanks!

 

[ChosenOne]

Ooh, that's Razzledazzler? I need to wear mine again! Looks really pretty, @PeachTwist (<---------- yay! the first time the @ name thing worked for me! No idea why I never got the drop down menu before. Now I'll tag the hell out of people.

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Zoeva better than MAC?

I can hardly believe that, since they're pretty much drugstore-level priced and MAC is, well, pricey. Lol. I heard they shed a lot, too.
Hakuhodo has some new ones that I'm lemming and my friend is raving about the Tom Ford Bronzer brush, it looks so soft and fluffy, I hope I can get my hands on that one day. But not sure if I can ever fork over 110€ for a brush. I do need a big powder brush, though, and definitely want something softer than MAC.

I preordered the Chanel Les Beiges Kabuki, which is supposed to ship Monday. I hope I get it this time, since my order got cancelled when it was released for the first time last year, I really want it. I still plan to get the Les Beiges powder as well, as well as the AA stuff tomorrow. And woot to myself for crossing Siren Song off my list - it was the one item that I really wanted but now I'll only get the

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Did anyone else get that email from Sephora the other day about the sample of the Dior Addict Fluid Stick? I have to tell you, I was out running errands at the time that email came to my cell phone, and my first thought was "What can I buy so I can get that sample??" (I'm a total lipstick fiend). But then after a few deep breaths, finishing my errands, and coming home, I talked myself down from placing an order. I reminded myself that I am on a NO-BUY until the end of the summer, with the only exception being essential "everyday" items and one small haul when MAC's PL collection comes out. That "essentials" loophole is a little rough because I could always use backups of my everydays. I mean, I only have the mascara I'm using right now and no backup on deck for when this one runs out. Then again, it's probably been about 3 months since I got a new mascara, so it might be time anyway... But I want to actually wait until this Dior promo is over (it might already be over for all I know) so that if I do order a new mascara, I know I'm getting it because I need it and not just so I can get the sample.

That was a much longer ramble than I thought it would be, lol.

 

[Dominique33]

Lundi 7 avril :

- Palette "Blue Lagoon" Dior ( Bird of Paradise 2013 )
- Gloss Chanel Bagatelle

- Palette "Swimming Pool" Dior ( Croisette 2012 )
- Kiko creamy lipgloss 106

- Vernis Kiko 475 ( Life in Rio, summer 2014 )
- Vernis Tomorrow's red Nars ( sur les pieds )

Mercredi 9 avril :

- Quint Dior "Pastel Fontanges" ( Trianon 2014 )
- Mascara They're Real Benefit
- Dior Addict in "Wonderland"
- Vernis Formula X " Photoelectric "

Dimanche 13 avril

- Pressed pigment MAC in "Midnight" + Kiko Colour Shock in "Inspiration Emerald"
- Vernis Dior "Pandore" sur les pieds

Mardi 15 avril

- Diorskin Nude Rose Powder
- Benefit blush in Bella Bamba
- Chanel RA in " Conquise "
- Vernis Essie " Hip-Anema " sur les pieds

Mercredi 16 avril

- Guerlain " Madame Rougit "
- Dior " Souveraine "

- CC Cream Chanel
- Chanel JC blush in " Rose Initiale "
- MAC " Glamour Daze "

Samedi 19 avril

- CC Cream Chanel
- Ombré blush MAC Proenza Schouler in " Sunset Beach "
- Dior Addict Extrême in " Chérie Bow "

Mercredi 23 avril

- CC Cream Chanel
- Nars "Gaiety"
- Guerlain Rouge G in " Géraldine "
Jeudi 24 avril

- Chanel JC Contraste in " Plum Attraction "
- Rouge MAC in " Hang Up "

- Benefit Bella Bamba
- Guerlain Rouge G in " Rose Grenat "


Lundi 28 avril

- Dior Shimmer in 002 ( amber )
- MAC " Caliente "

Mardi 29 avril

- CC Cream Chanel
- MAC blush in " Pink Swoon "
- Nars semi-matte lipstick in " Transsiberian "

Mercredi 30 avril

- MAC Mineralize blush in " Azalea in the afternoon "
- Givenchy Rouge interdit Shine in "Rose sensation "
- Vernis Dior "Pandore" sur les pieds



I don't know if you call it " low buy " but it's low makeup for sure !

I use very few products in fact, but I do change a lot. Low buy ? Well, yes I really ought to do that. I still use old lipsticks such as Nars Transsiberian ( 2011 ? ), I purchased Benefit Bella Bamba a long time ago too, I still have Georgia Powder which was discontinued 2 years ago so far I know, but low buy it's going to be tough I think.

 

[PixieDancer]

I don't know if you call it " low buy " but it's low makeup for sure !

I use very few products in fact, but I do change a lot. Low buy ? Well, yes I really ought to do that. I still use old lipsticks such as Nars Transsiberian ( 2011 ? ), I purchased Benefit Bella Bamba a long time ago too, I still have Georgia Powder which was discontinued 2 years ago so far I know, but low buy it's going to be tough I think.

I think you'll do fine! Hey, at least you're thinking about it... and that's a HUGE part of the puzzle!!

 

[Yazmin]

@Naynadine, you'd do better to get a CP for the TF Bronzer Brush from the US. It's $115 here, or 82.90€ based on the current exchange rate. I can help you if you ever decide you want to get it.

 

[kanne]

@Naynadine, you'd do better to get a CP for the TF Bronzer Brush from the US. It's $115 here, or 82.90€ based on the current exchange rate. I can help you if you ever decide you want to get it.

I just checked the $AUD price of this brush...

 

[Naynadine]

I just checked the $AUD price of this brush...

Those are probably even worse!

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

[@]PeachTwist[/@] wow!! You did such an amazing job! Melba looks so beautiful! I need to get that blush soon. You look so pretty!

 

[User38]

Thanks, love!

@PeachTwist

you look fabulous darling! keep at it and enjoy what you do!.. lovely look and very radiant skin. I do not have my Lancome foundation with me as it does not travel well -- Lancome has this penchant for glass.. grr. So I will take a pic of it when I get back. I do know it's a B001, the lightest shade yellow based and it's an Asia only product. I am loving BB Alabaster stick foundation now.

 

[User38]

<is everybody stalking?

 

[Naynadine]

<is everybody stalking?

For AA? I think it only releases in Germany today.

 

[User38]

For AA? I think it only releases in Germany today.

for anything.. lol

this whole thread is like in zombie land.

 

[veronikawithak]

for anything.. lol this whole thread is like in zombie land.

Not this girl.. three weeks of good behavior for me! Bought a couple of clothing items that were on my list but nothing makeup related.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

for anything.. lol

this whole thread is like in zombie land.

I have nothing makeup or low-buy related to talk about. lol

 

[PixieDancer]

for anything.. lol

this whole thread is like in zombie land.

It's the calm before the storm... in between collections... HeeHee

 

[liba]

<is everybody stalking?

There are a surprising amount of silent ladies in here. Must be lots of shameful sitting in the corner, while desperately refreshing the MAC site.



I'll pick up the ball, though….All you low buyers - DO NOT BUY the compact if you don't wear bronzer or these shades aren't for you. Makeup is to be used, not just to sit in a drawer to be looked at, at least in a low buy thread

Also, you probably have dupes for the blushes!

And dupes for the glosses

And at least some of the shadows and lipsticks.

/crickets

 

[veronikawithak]

[@]liba[/@] that's more like it! The low buy cheerleaders need some more SPIRIT!! My plan is 1 lippie from AA.. Don't need no scrubs.. aka a compact that's just gonna sit around.

 

[LinenWhite7]

I'm here! I'm in Las Vegas! I saw Britney Spears in concert last night with two friends from law school. Headed home tomorrow AM.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

There are a surprising amount of silent ladies in here. Must be lots of shameful sitting in the corner, while desperately refreshing the MAC site.



I'll pick up the ball, though….All you low buyers - DO NOT BUY the compact if you don't wear bronzer or these shades aren't for you. Makeup is to be used, not just to sit in a drawer to be looked at, at least in a low buy thread

Also, you probably have dupes for the blushes!

And dupes for the glosses

And at least some of the shadows and lipsticks.

/crickets

I soooooo agree. How much is that compact?? $30?? More?? You could get a nice, possibly vintage compact for that if you REALLY need a nice compact.