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

[LinenWhite7]

I skipped Playland a few weeks ago, not exactly intentionally, but it happened. I stopped in the store to buy one lipstick l but my friend/MA wasn't there, and I never made it back in, and then I spent the $20 I had set aside on dinner out with my hubby, and then I just lost steam on Playland. Now that a few weeks have passed, I can look at the lippies and realize they really aren't a complete must-have for me. I didn't NEED one or three or all of them, and I didn't die without them. The lemmings were bad but they passed. Hopefully I can keep this in mind with every collection. I think it will help me make very edited choices instead of GIMME ALL THE THINGS.

 

[DarylandCarole]

This thread has started to have some good effects on me so I wanted to thank everyone who contributes. Because of the lipstick challenge I've looked through my stash so I remember what I have better. And I've started organizing everything, not just make-up! For example, I have A LOT of clothes. My weight has fluctuated drastically the past few years, so I have a variety of sizes. Plus I just haven't gotten rid of much. I get attached. But recently I've been feeling that I only want to have clothes that I love, that fit well, or that serve a specific purpose. I've started sorting through everything, and I'm feeling happy to be getting rid of a lot. I'm giving up things that are more than 1 size too small. I have dropped several sizes in a short time before (break-ups and moves to different states), but I'm no longer saving everything just in case that happens. And today I found some old photos of my a Dad that I forgot I had. Normally I get so sad when I think of him, I miss him so much. And when I'm depressed or anxious, I usually shop. But I didn't today! I even felt some brief happiness when I looked at them. Typing this is making me cry, though, and that makes me want to buy something nice, but instead I'll go to sleep. Little steps...

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

This thread has started to have some good effects on me so I wanted to thank everyone who contributes. Because of the lipstick challenge I've looked through my stash so I remember what I have better. And I've started organizing everything, not just make-up! For example, I have A LOT of clothes. My weight has fluctuated drastically the past few years, so I have a variety of sizes. Plus I just haven't gotten rid of much. I get attached. But recently I've been feeling that I only want to have clothes that I love, that fit well, or that serve a specific purpose. I've started sorting through everything, and I'm feeling happy to be getting rid of a lot. I'm giving up things that are more than 1 size too small. I have dropped several sizes in a short time before (break-ups and moves to different states), but I'm no longer saving everything just in case that happens. And today I found some old photos of my a Dad that I forgot I had. Normally I get so sad when I think of him, I miss him so much. And when I'm depressed or anxious, I usually shop. But I didn't today! I even felt some brief happiness when I looked at them. Typing this is making me cry, though, and that makes me want to buy something nice, but instead I'll go to sleep. Little steps...

Yay! For you. You sound just like me with the shopping & weight, so glad your purging. And something good already came out of it when you found your dads pictures Keep it up.

 

[NaomiH]

Little steps...

 

[PixieDancer]

Little steps...

What a sweet and honest post. Thanks for sharing your feelings, triumphs, and little struggles with us @burghchick! Keep up all the positive progress! You're in our thoughts hun!

 

[PixieDancer]

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

Day 1: MAC Sheen Supreme in Bare Again w/ NYX Mauve Lip Pencil
Jete Eyeshadow
Day 2: MAC Sushi Kiss w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil & Fold And Tuck Lipglass
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush
Day 3: MAC Huggable Lipcolour in Fresh & Frisky (THANKS @Debbs! I LOVE IT!!) w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #15 as a base w/ Sable
Day 4: MAC Viva Glam II Lipstick w/ MAC Underage Lipglass
Urban Decay Eyeshadows in Vigin, Naked, and Sin
Day 5: Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm in Vivacious
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Tender Caramel
Day 6: MAC Sail La Vie w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Shroom, Texture, & Beautyburst
Day 7: MAC Hibiscus w/ MAC Lasting Sensation
Anastasia Lavish Palette: Cream, Ballet, Orange Soda, Sienna
Day 8: MAC Mineralize Lipstick Bold Spring w/ MAC Just Wonderful Lip Pencil
No Eyeshadow today - just a wash of Orb from lid to browbone & LOTS of mascara
Day 9: MAC Daddy's Little Girl w/ MAC Just Wonderful Lip Pencil
Too Faced Heaven & Push-up (shades from Natural Eyes Palette)
Day 10: MAC Kinda Sexy (B2M'd for this yesterday!) w/ MAC Dervish Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Next To Nothing, Dark Edge, & Tempting (from MAC's Tempting Quad)
Day 11: Bite Beauty Musk Lipstick
No Eyeshadow today
Day 12: NARS Satin Lip Pencil Villa Lante
No Eyeshadow

* I'm not doing as well with the eyeshadow portion of my challenge. 3 out of 12 days I haven't worn any. When I'm in a hurry I tend to just use Painterly PP all over just to neutralize any discoloration and do lots of mascara. BUT I am still going strong and conquering my lipstick stash. No repeats in 42 days! So even when I don't have time for shadow, I'm still making myself search for a new lippie every day (at least every day I actually wear a lippie). SO, I'm happy to report this challenge is really helping me use my goodies!

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

This thread has started to have some good effects on me so I wanted to thank everyone who contributes. Because of the lipstick challenge I've looked through my stash so I remember what I have better. And I've started organizing everything, not just make-up! For example, I have A LOT of clothes. My weight has fluctuated drastically the past few years, so I have a variety of sizes. Plus I just haven't gotten rid of much. I get attached. But recently I've been feeling that I only want to have clothes that I love, that fit well, or that serve a specific purpose. I've started sorting through everything, and I'm feeling happy to be getting rid of a lot. I'm giving up things that are more than 1 size too small. I have dropped several sizes in a short time before (break-ups and moves to different states), but I'm no longer saving everything just in case that happens. And today I found some old photos of my a Dad that I forgot I had. Normally I get so sad when I think of him, I miss him so much. And when I'm depressed or anxious, I usually shop. But I didn't today! I even felt some brief happiness when I looked at them. Typing this is making me cry, though, and that makes me want to buy something nice, but instead I'll go to sleep. Little steps...

Big hugs dear!

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

[@]PixieDancer[/@] I admire your discipline! You are doing an amazing job!

 

[PixieDancer]

I admire your discipline! You are doing an amazing job!

Thanks! This "discipline" kinda got me into this massive stash issue in the first place... HeeHee At least now I am focusing more on my current collection instead of hauling like crazy from each new one that comes along! So I feel a tiny bit more disciplined at least! I appreciate you cheering me on!

How's your grandma doing today?

 

[lipstickaddict]

Little steps...

I am so sorry to hear what you are going through. Dealing with loss is so difficult, and the grieving process is not linear. It can be unbelievably hard, I know.

So glad that this thread is making a difference. Personally, I know that I always appreciate your posts (in all of the threads!)
I just wanted to say that I'm thinking of you and hope that today is a happier day.

 

[PixieDancer]

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Hi Pix! May is Lupus Awareness Month, and May 10 is Put on Purple Day. Perhaps you can get the LBs to join in!

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This message is from @Medgal07 over on the Theme Makeup thread! She was hoping maybe us Low-Buy ladies would join them and wear purple on May 10th for Lupus Awareness! So let's show our support! You can post your FOTD details here or on the Theme Makeup thread... link is in the first post. YAY! Gonna pull out my purples!

 

[NaomiH]

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Hi Pix! May is Lupus Awareness Month, and May 10 is Put on Purple Day. Perhaps you can get the LBs to join in!

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This message is from @Medgal07 over on the Theme Makeup thread! She was hoping maybe us Low-Buy ladies would join them and wear purple on May 10th for Lupus Awareness! So let's show our support! You can post your FOTD details here or on the Theme Makeup thread... link is in the first post. YAY! Gonna pull out my purples!

It's a purple day and it's for a good cause? Count me in!

 

[mosha010]

I'm in!

 

[PeachTwist]

I'm in too!

Could I be selfish and ask May 12th everyone wear blue?

The health condition I have is called M.E. and May 12th is M.E. day!

 

[NaomiH]

I'm in too!

Could I be selfish and ask May 12th everyone wear blue?

The health condition I have is called M.E. and May 12th is M.E. day!

I'll make sure to wear my blue company shirt and some blue eyeshadow just for you.

 

[PixieDancer]

I'm in too!

Could I be selfish and ask May 12th everyone wear blue?

The health condition I have is called M.E. and May 12th is M.E. day!

OF COURSE!!! Consider it done my beautiful friend!

 

[walkingdead]

I'm in for both days!! I want to give a shout out to my daughter -- who turns 12 on May 12 and my son turns 13 on May 16

 

[PixieDancer]

I'm in for both days!! I want to give a shout out to my daughter -- who turns 12 on May 12 and my son turns 13 on May 16

Awwwwww!! Happy Birthday to your sweet kiddos @walkingdead! They grow up WAYYYYY too fast don't they!? Mine will be in HIGH SCHOOL next year! The horror!
Have a blast with your "babies!" xoxo

 

[NaomiH]

I'm in for both days!! I want to give a shout out to my daughter -- who turns 12 on May 12 and my son turns 13 on May 16

to your kiddos, Walkingdead

 

[walkingdead]

Awwwwww!! Happy Birthday to your sweet kiddos @walkingdead ! They grow up WAYYYYY too fast don't they!? Mine will be in HIGH SCHOOL next year! The horror! Have a blast with your "babies!" xoxo

Thanks Pixie! Yes they grow up soo fast! We have to cherish every moment! My son is already planning to go to college in the west coast!!