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

[PixieDancer]

It's a great challenge, but I'm fairly safe... I have no Bright Pinks, no Bright Corals, only one Red - Deeply Adored which isn't very bright, and no Bright Oranges. I do have almost all those Purples and then some and i wear them with great frequency. My first Go For It is nearly used up, rare for me to use up a lipstick - one of only 5 lipsticks i've ever backed up.

My personal theme for this month is Eye Shadows - step one, weeding out the ones that are weak, chalky, not long lasting, or colors i really won't wear.

You can join the theme any way you'd like dear! Use what you have. There aren't really specific rules... just fun!! So bring your Purple Lippies and let's play!! xoxo

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Welcome new members & welcome back to not-so-new members.

I'm so happy this thread is more active again.

Loving the challenges people are posting. @PixieDancer another vote for you to keep posting your challenge! I really enjoyed seeing what you used. @jennyap I like your challenge too! Reminds me of those closet challenges where you turn the hangers backwards. When I did a "use all the things" couple months ago it really opened my eyes to how much I had and how many days I could go without repetition. Good luck!

I've been working on unsubscribing from as many threads as possible.. Finally got down to 6!: Moody Blooms (for Black Ivy fluidline), Simpsons (curiosity), Collections Calendar (fear of missing out), Early Buzz (curiosity), TEAMLOWBUY (OBVIOUSLY

), and just added Theme Makeup (inspiration).

I've always believed in reducing the elements in your life that affect you in a negative way, but I've been failing to apply that to this forum. I love talking to people who have the same interests, but the roller coaster of threads is becoming too much for me and outweighing the fun. From the rush of it being up, to the lists and "double dipping" that goes on when people see what everyone else bought, to not-so-secret pms, to the items selling out, to people getting upset that they missed out, to people starting unnecessary drama.. and just the sheer repetitiveness of it all. It's not my style and I don't really fit in with that cycle. Thought about it a lot before bed last night and I'm over it - or at the very least I need an extended break. Subscribing until the collection releases and then unsubscribing before all the madness starts will have to be my compromise I think. I'll miss the awesome looks people do with their new items but I can always check out FOTD posts or the theme makeup thread right?

I'm so glad that we're all feeling similar about needing to take a step back. It's been kind of an overwhelming couple of weeks here.. I know I've been swept up in it as well.. I'm partly thrilled because I've discovered some things I never thought I'd enjoy (metallic glosses & bronzer). BUT, now that I have them I want to make sure I give them as much love as I thought I would when I bought them.

When the back and forth starts in the threads, I get really uncomfortable - it actually has an effect on my anxiety, for some damn reason. People are too quick to get testy.

 

[NaomiH]

When the back and forth starts in the threads, I get really uncomfortable - it actually has an effect on my anxiety, for some damn reason. People are too quick to get testy.

So true, I hate when things go from fun and friendly to snippy in a blink of an eye. I then just try to ignore it or leave the thread for a while and come back once I figure it's probably over and don't bother with back reading. lol

 

[veronikawithak]

So true, I hate when things go from fun and friendly to snippy in a blink of an eye. I then just try to ignore it or leave the thread for a while and come back once I figure it's probably over and don't bother with back reading. lol

I just post Lion King gifs until I can't take it anymore, then I unsubscribe from everything to detox. Then new collections come out and the whole "Circle of Life" starts again..

 

[lipstickaddict]

bump *

 

[jennyap]

So true, I hate when things go from fun and friendly to snippy in a blink of an eye. I then just try to ignore it or leave the thread for a while and come back once I figure it's probably over and don't bother with back reading. lol

I'm a freak who always reads every post, no matter how far behind I am (it's the completionist in me - and you wonder why I'm in lowbuy LOL) which often means reading all the drama in a very compressed space of time compared to how long it actually took place over. Can definitely get uncomfortable but also very enlightening when you see it all together like that, and there are a few people I've maybe revised my opinion of a bit lately because of it. Seems some forget that there's a difference between snarky and bitchy.

 

[NaomiH]

I'm a freak who always reads every post, no matter how far behind I am (it's the completionist in me - and you wonder why I'm in lowbuy LOL) which often means reading all the drama in a very compressed space of time compared to how long it actually took place over. Can definitely get uncomfortable but also very enlightening when you see it all together like that, and there are a few people I've maybe revised my opinion of a bit lately because of it. Seems some forget that there's a difference between snarky and bitchy.

YES! THIS!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Understandable! It makes me anxious too. In the past year that I've been here I've had people get angry with me over the most basic things even.. and I'm one of those people who usually goes out of my way to review things before I post to make sure they sound okay! I can't imagine how many people would be down my throat if I talked like I normally do in person LOL. That's the Internet for you.


I just post Lion King gifs until I can't take it anymore, then I unsubscribe from everything to detox. Then new collections come out and the whole "Circle of Life" starts again..

I do the same thing. I remember when I first joined, I got jumped on because I had a different opinion than some of the members who had been here a while (kind of like what happened in the Osbourne thread), and I wasn't being rude in what I said, just sharing my opinion. I almost left the site. I'm glad now I didn't, but it most certainly was not a pleasant experience to get jumped on by multiple people at once.

 

[Debbs]

I feel the same way but somehow I realize I have the power to de-escalate a potentially uncomfortable situation. I have been feeling depressed recently and its been manifested in agitation, low tolerance and frustration. People who don't know the flavor jumping into everything and everybody's business irks me so much. Because you talk a whole lot don't make you the boss of anyone. Luckily I am declawed. Some people just see the nice and naive sweet side but there is so much more to each of us than meets the eyes. Trying to keep that part of me suppressed and in check is so hard these days. Its not only knowing about make up its about also getting to know the folks you talk make up with IMO

 

[veronikawithak]

I'm a freak who always reads every post, no matter how far behind I am (it's the completionist in me - and you wonder why I'm in lowbuy LOL) which often means reading all the drama in a very compressed space of time compared to how long it actually took place over. Can definitely get uncomfortable but also very enlightening when you see it all together like that, and there are a few people I've maybe revised my opinion of a bit lately because of it. Seems some forget that there's a difference between snarky and bitchy.

Agree with this whole post.. from completionism to snarkiness.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I feel the same way but somehow I realize I have the power to de-escalate a potentially uncomfortable situation. I have been feeling depressed recently and its been manifested in agitation, low tolerance and frustration. People who don't know the flavor jumping into everything and everybody's business irks me so much. Because you talk a whole lot don't make you the boss of anyone. Luckily I am declawed. Some people just see the nice and naive sweet side but there is so much more to each of us than meets the eyes. Trying to keep that part of me suppressed and in check is so hard these days. Its not only knowing about make up its about also getting to know the folks you talk make up with IMO

You have that power because you're one of the sweetest ladies here and everyone knows it!

 

[veronikawithak]

I feel the same way but somehow I realize I have the power to de-escalate a potentially uncomfortable situation. I have been feeling depressed recently and its been manifested in agitation, low tolerance and frustration. People who don't know the flavor jumping into everything and everybody's business irks me so much. Because you talk a whole lot don't make you the boss of anyone. Luckily I am declawed. Some people just see the nice and naive sweet side but there is so much more to each of us than meets the eyes. Trying to keep that part of me suppressed and in check is so hard these days. Its not only knowing about make up its about also getting to know the folks you talk make up with IMO

Yes.. I know a few people I won't dare have an "opinion" around.. LOL. Sad but true. I was thinking about all of the poor new people here and how they have to adjust like they just got transferred to a new high school or something.. Your options are (1) be nice and join in - your comments will be misinterpreted anyway (2) blend into the background - you will be accused as a "user" (3) be a bitch and try to out-bitch the other bitches - GOOD LUCK!

 

[NaomiH]

I have a feeling it's going to get silly over there again after the rest of the online launches happen, if I wasn't so excited to see people's swatches and looks I'd probably leave now and go back once I have my items to post my pics.

 

[jennyap]

Quote: Originally Posted by veronikawithak

I'm glad someone appreciated the Lion King pics.. lol. Felt like they kind of got buried between all of the crazy comments flying around!




This is in Osbournes, right? Something for me to look forward to when I get there then! lol

 

[NaomiH]

I feel the same way but somehow I realize I have the power to de-escalate a potentially uncomfortable situation. I have been feeling depressed recently and its been manifested in agitation, low tolerance and frustration. People who don't know the flavor jumping into everything and everybody's business irks me so much. Because you talk a whole lot don't make you the boss of anyone. Luckily I am declawed. Some people just see the nice and naive sweet side but there is so much more to each of us than meets the eyes. Trying to keep that part of me suppressed and in check is so hard these days. Its not only knowing about make up its about also getting to know the folks you talk make up with IMO

That's what I really like about Specktra, you have lots people who you share common ground with and you get the opportunity to chat with people you wouldn't normally. But it is also one of the things about it that can and does go sour from time to time as you have all these people who while they have things in common are also very different and when those worlds collide....watch out because it's about to get real awkward real fast.

 

[Debbs]

I try so hard to be a lurker but my impulsive personality just won't let me.

 

[veronikawithak]

This is in Osbournes, right? Something for me to look forward to when I get there then! lol

Yep! Enjoy. Lol.

 

[jennyap]

Yes.. I know a few people I won't dare have an "opinion" around.. LOL. Sad but true. I was thinking about all of the poor new people here and how they have to adjust like they just got transferred to a new high school or something.. Your options are (1) be nice and join in - your comments will be misinterpreted anyway (2) blend into the background - you will be accused as a "user" (3) be a bitch and try to out-bitch the other bitches - GOOD LUCK!


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Originally Posted by Debbs

I try so hard to be a lurker but my impulsive personality just won't let me.

Actually that's kind of an advantage to being 200 pages behind - I see so much that if I was there at the time I'd butt in over but because the thread has already moved on so far there's literally no point, all I'd be doing is dragging things back out of the mud, so it keeps me in check.

 

[NaomiH]

That's my dilemma too.. and you KNOW it's gonna get silly. I unsubscribed but I'll probably peek in and just click on the picture gallery rather than reading through the thread.


Yep! Enjoy. Lol.

Good idea!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

That's my dilemma too.. and you KNOW it's gonna get silly. I unsubscribed but I'll probably peek in and just click on the picture gallery rather than reading through the thread.


Yep! Enjoy. Lol.

That's a great idea. Plus based on what I've seen so far... I'm so glad I didn't cave...