Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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Starlight77
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i've gotten lost from this thread... hope everyone is well!! I am too far behind to catch up in here (400+ posts) so i'll just pay extra attention to the new posts. I have since thrown/given away tons of makeup and have had fun replacing it. I did dispose of more then I have purchased so in my head I rationalize it as 'OK'
My only bad not thought out purchase was KYY. no idea why. i know i won't wear it. i don't like brights but it drew me in. I guess i shouldn't be too hard on myself as that was my only 'foolish purchase' in months. I love the excuses I give myself in my head though
maybe just maybe i will like it!!! I do need to hide from that purple (DG) though.
are there any new challenges or things going on?
My only bad not thought out purchase was KYY. no idea why. i know i won't wear it. i don't like brights but it drew me in. I guess i shouldn't be too hard on myself as that was my only 'foolish purchase' in months. I love the excuses I give myself in my head though
are there any new challenges or things going on?
Starlight77
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addiction is an understatementLOL Debbs I do the sameI am addicted to the forum now and my addiction to makeup is getting worse I ought to resist !
i just can't keep up with the threads anymore. if you skip 2-3 days forget it... you play catch up for a week LOL
veronikawithak
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I got sucked in to the brights with DG too. But all of my lippies are pretty boring so I wanted to try an outlandish one for a change. Not sure how I feel about it yet!
There are a few challenges going on still. Some are working on the 30 Day challenges to use a new product (lipstick, eye palette, etc.) every day. The one I'm working on is to only keep out a selection of products and use them in as many combinations as I can think of (trying to make sure my things get used).
There are a few challenges going on still. Some are working on the 30 Day challenges to use a new product (lipstick, eye palette, etc.) every day. The one I'm working on is to only keep out a selection of products and use them in as many combinations as I can think of (trying to make sure my things get used).
NaomiH
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KYY was my big impulsive purchase as well and I'm already contemplating selling it before I even have it because I know it won't get used. I splurged some on AA, but for the most part it was thought out before the launch but I did still feel kinda guilty about it after the fact even though I only got 4 items from it and I think that's in part because I went so long without buying anything that was a non staple that I felt a bit weird about buying non essentials again maybe? Anywho, I'm sure you'll look nice in KYY if you do keep it around as it does seem to be pretty flattering on several skin tones from what I've seen so far. 
Starlight77
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I like the look of DG but I barely wear lavender whip so I figured I wouldn't wear DG as much either. My low buy is more to cut back on stuff like that. I get caught in the hype easily LOL I haven't received KYY yet but if it's too bright when I open it i'm not even going to try it. Rather throw in CB.
I've done the 30 day challenge twice with eyeshadow and blushes included so I'll try yours!! I think i'll pull out all my summery stuff and make sure it gets use before the season passes or pass it on! So many times months fly by and I realize I didn't get a chance to wear some favorites. Not that i don't wear them all year anyway but I like to enjoy them seasonal as well. yay Fun! time to break out the 'call me bubbles' quad!! woohoo!!! let's see if i still like it
veronikawithak
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Yes! I'm loving my seasonal drawer! Not as overwhelming as looking at everything all together and trying to choose what to pick. If I think of something I want to wear though I will let myself go get it from the main stash. I bought out things like NARS Madly and MAC Soft & Gentle that are a little too shimmery for me usually but I like them for summer. Mixed in with my new AA stuff. It's going well.I like the look of DG but I barely wear lavender whip so I figured I wouldn't wear DG as much either. My low buy is more to cut back on stuff like that. I get caught in the hype easily LOL I haven't received KYY yet but if it's too bright when I open it i'm not even going to try it. Rather throw in CB.
I've done the 30 day challenge twice with eyeshadow and blushes included so I'll try yours!! I think i'll pull out all my summery stuff and make sure it gets use before the season passes or pass it on! So many times months fly by and I realize I didn't get a chance to wear some favorites. Not that i don't wear them all year anyway but I like to enjoy them seasonal as well. yay Fun! time to break out the 'call me bubbles' quad!! woohoo!!! let's see if i still like it
Starlight77
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yeah i just wrote that myself. if it looks too bright in tube I'm not even going to bother trying it. I have high hopes though!! I know it will work if I dab it on lightly but my low buy needs are trying to weed out the products that take 'work' since I have sooo much stuff that I keep forgetting about. I got a lot from AA. I avoided collections knowing that that would be the one i'd splurge on and even though I did get a lot from it i'm happy because i actually wear and like it all. The old me just bought and bought and kept it in drawer. like a makeup hoarder. now my drawers are stocked with only things i will use. (even if it's still too much) hahaKYY was my big impulsive purchase as well and I'm already contemplating selling it before I even have it because I know it won't get used. I splurged some on AA, but for the most part it was thought out before the launch but I did still feel kinda guilty about it after the fact even though I only got 4 items from it and I think that's in part because I went so long without buying anything that was a non staple that I felt a bit weird about buying non essentials again maybe? Anywho, I'm sure you'll look nice in KYY if you do keep it around as it does seem to be pretty flattering on several skin tones from what I've seen so far.
i'm fair NC15/20 so I think that it's going to be super bright on me. I may hold onto it and try it in store instead, this way if i don't like it I can pass it BNIB to someone that will.
don't feel guilty buying. that's the worst. Enjoy what you have and just make sure you use it. if not, be able to part with it so it just doesn't sit there. <-- i'm still working on this issue myself
Starlight77
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oooo i like the idea of a seasonal drawer. I always forget about stuff because they get buried. I may try that!! thanks!!!I like the look of DG but I barely wear lavender whip so I figured I wouldn't wear DG as much either. My low buy is more to cut back on stuff like that. I get caught in the hype easily LOL I haven't received KYY yet but if it's too bright when I open it i'm not even going to try it. Rather throw in CB.
I've done the 30 day challenge twice with eyeshadow and blushes included so I'll try yours!! I think i'll pull out all my summery stuff and make sure it gets use before the season passes or pass it on! So many times months fly by and I realize I didn't get a chance to wear some favorites. Not that i don't wear them all year anyway but I like to enjoy them seasonal as well. yay Fun! time to break out the 'call me bubbles' quad!! woohoo!!! let's see if i still like it
Yes! I'm loving my seasonal drawer! Not as overwhelming as looking at everything all together and trying to choose what to pick. If I think of something I want to wear though I will let myself go get it from the main stash. I bought out things like NARS Madly and MAC Soft & Gentle that are a little too shimmery for me usually but I like them for summer. Mixed in with my new AA stuff. It's going well.
veronikawithak
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Post a picture or list of what's in the drawer if you feel like it! You can see mine in the gallery. Or combinations of products you've been enjoying using together. I'd be interested to see what other looks people do in the summer.. then I can try to recreate the general look with products I have rather than buying things just because of the product itself and letting them sit in a drawer because I don't know what to do with them.oooo i like the idea of a seasonal drawer. I always forget about stuff because they get buried. I may try that!! thanks!!!
NaomiH
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I feel good about my AA purchases now and have been using them pretty daily so they were definitely worth coming out of my no-buy for! It was such a beautiful collection. I'm still trying to go through my stash and weed and am looking forward to things settling down for me a bit so I can get back to what I started a while back and get more organized. The old me used to buy and buy from each collection and things got a bit out of hand, but I finally put my foot down on myself around the time Divine Nights came out and I couldn't be happier that I did. Best of luck to you in staying strong on your low-buy goals.yeah i just wrote that myself. if it looks too bright in tube I'm not even going to bother trying it. I have high hopes though!! I know it will work if I dab it on lightly but my low buy needs are trying to weed out the products that take 'work' since I have sooo much stuff that I keep forgetting about. I got a lot from AA. I avoided collections knowing that that would be the one i'd splurge on and even though I did get a lot from it i'm happy because i actually wear and like it all. The old me just bought and bought and kept it in drawer. like a makeup hoarder. now my drawers are stocked with only things i will use. (even if it's still too much) haha
i'm fair NC15/20 so I think that it's going to be super bright on me. I may hold onto it and try it in store instead, this way if i don't like it I can pass it BNIB to someone that will.
don't feel guilty buying. that's the worst. Enjoy what you have and just make sure you use it. if not, be able to part with it so it just doesn't sit there. <-- i'm still working on this issue myself
ILoveMakeup84
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I am going to start a 30 day lippie challenge. I can wear any lip product not just lipstick I know a 30 day lipstick challenge was done already but I missed it lol. Anyone is welcome to join me! Day 1: MAC Big Bow Glaze lipstick (Hello Kitty)- LOVE this lipstick and its duo chrome shimmer! Just amazing 
I know a 30 day lipstick challenge was done already but I missed it lol. Anyone is welcome to join me! Day 1: MAC Big Bow Glaze lipstick (Hello Kitty)- LOVE this lipstick and its duo chrome shimmer! Just amazing
veronikawithak
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@NaomiH completely agree.. AA was worth it! Found some holy grail items in that collection.
@ILoveMakeup84 I think I'll join in this time! Thanks for starting one up. I missed it the last time around too because I was focusing on using up some specific ones. I will count glosses and tinted lip balms too.
Day 1: Loreal Colour Riche Balm 518 Tender Mauve - Loving these sheer balms lately!
@ILoveMakeup84 I think I'll join in this time! Thanks for starting one up. I missed it the last time around too because I was focusing on using up some specific ones. I will count glosses and tinted lip balms too.
Day 1: Loreal Colour Riche Balm 518 Tender Mauve - Loving these sheer balms lately!
ILoveMakeup84
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[@]veronikawithak[/@] [@]NaomiH[/@] so happy you guys are joining me in the lippy challenge ompom:
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CrimsonQuill157
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I wish I could do a lip challenge but with impending wisdom teeth removal, I know I won't be able to wear lipstick for at least a week.
CrimsonQuill157
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I love the L'oreal Colour Riches. I only have one but it's just so nice when I'm in a hurry and don't want to worry about my lipstick looking right.
veronikawithak
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I love them tooo. I have 4 that I bought this spring and I wish more LE ones would come out. I also just got one of the Benefit ones. It would be nice if the Benefit balms had SPF though.. because I like their formula better.
ILoveMakeup84
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I need to try Syrup one day!
