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

[NaomiH]

Lippy challenge Day 8: Lady Danger!

 

[NaomiH]

I'm sending her Fanfare and Plink. She's sending me Naughty Sauté and Crosswires.

Ooooo....you'll look fab in Crosswires! NS too, but I have Crosswires so I can attest to it's greatness. lol

 

[PixieDancer]

Ooooo....you'll look fab in Crosswires! NS too, but I have Crosswires so I can attest to it's greatness. lol

Thanks! YAY! Crosswires has been on my B2M list forever.... it's going to be cool to get 2 new lippies to try wo adding to my numbers! I love low-buy swapping!

 

[chunkiecheekz]

just joined Spektra yesterday... hello team LOW-BUY!

My name is Cheekz, and I sure need some intervention.

 

[NaomiH]

just joined Spektra yesterday... hello team LOW-BUY!

My name is Cheekz, and I sure need some intervention.

 

[chunkiecheekz]

first step in joining team low-buy... i shall use a "new" lippie today i bought a month ago. *** I really do need to start USING my stash instead of just ADDING new ones to it ***

sidenote-- anyone also part of monthly sub-boxes? ie glossybox, ipsy, lipfactory, julep, fortunesoapbox? (eeep!)

 

[NaomiH]

Please post your travel goodies! I LOVE posts like this too!!
Sounds like you have a really awesome trip planned! I'm jealous! Have fun and BE SAFE!

Woot Woot! LD! My new fav red! I'll be looking for your pic!

Thanks! YAY! Crosswires has been on my B2M list forever.... it's going to be cool to get 2 new lippies to try wo adding to my numbers! I love low-buy swapping!

My mug is out there lurking the threads.

It's a really lovely lippy that I should bust out far more often than I do. I think I'll wear it tomorrow now since it's corals week now that I'm thinking about it. Swapping is awesome!

 

[mel33t]

first step in joining team low-buy... i shall use a "new" lippie today i bought a month ago.  *** I really do need to start USING my stash instead of just ADDING new ones to it *** sidenote-- anyone also part of monthly sub-boxes? ie glossybox, ipsy, lipfactory, julep, fortunesoapbox?     (eeep!)

I was, but I stopped. The samples just take up too much room and I'd rather get samples I'll actually use. Not stuff that just sits there. Plus, $10-12 a month, that's a lipstick from the drugstore or a makeup geek eyeshadow or two NYX Butter glosses.

 

[NaomiH]

first step in joining team low-buy... i shall use a "new" lippie today i bought a month ago. *** I really do need to start USING my stash instead of just ADDING new ones to it ***

sidenote-- anyone also part of monthly sub-boxes? ie glossybox, ipsy, lipfactory, julep, fortunesoapbox? (eeep!)

We have a 30 day challenge going on where we wear a different lippy/eyeshadow everyday in order to use our stash. Medgal also has a challenge going on in the Theme Makeup with a Purpose thread where we are using our bright coloured lippies in various shades during the month of June. I've been doing that which is also helping me do the 30 day challenge here as well since I'm wearing a different lippy everyday so it's a bit of a 2 birds with 1 stone type of deal. (Sorry about all the rambling)

 

[Spikesmom]

After seeing the swatches for Moody Blooms I can easily stick to two items.

Not me... I want ALL the l/s and one e/s. I am going to have a tough time deciding which l/s to actually get.

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

30 Day Lip Challenge Day 1: MAC Big Bow Glaze Lipstick Day 2: Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Tropical Frenzy- Love these twist and shine balms! They do leave a gorgeous stain and they're like $3 each so a total bargain! Day 3: MAC Pink Popcorn Lustre lipstick- AMAZING lippie! The color is a gorgeous pinky purple that brightens up my face. Wish I had gotten several b/u's lol Day 4: Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Sweet Pink- Again love these balm stain! This color is a gorgeous true pink. Love it! Day 5: No makeup Day 6: MAC Morning Rose Cremesheen Lipstick- A nice everyday-MLBB color. Day 7: MAC Viva Glam Cindy- love this lippie and I am almost finished with my tube This color needs to be repromoted! Day 8: MAC Flamingo lipstick- its a nice color and I really like it but tbh I don't understand the hype around it lol.

 

[lyseD]

After seeing the swatches for Moody Blooms I can easily stick to two items.

Not me... I want ALL the l/s and one e/s. I am going to have a tough time deciding which l/s to actually get.

Lucky you that you can wear those gorgeous colours.

 

[PixieDancer]

My mug is out there lurking the threads.

It's a really lovely lippy that I should bust out far more often than I do. I think I'll wear it tomorrow now since it's corals week now that I'm thinking about it. Swapping is awesome!
It IS! And I'm going to wear mine tooooo! Lady Danger, Party Parrot, and Betty Bright still need my love this week!

Quote: Originally Posted by Spikesmom
Not me... I want ALL the l/s and one e/s. I am going to have a tough time deciding which l/s to actually get.

Now you KNOW we've seen these colors a million times! LOL Look through your stash and try to cut at least 2 from your list based on the colors you have the most of. I was overwhelmed at first too. Unlike most people it seems, I love SS lippies. But I really thought it over and took my list all the way down to just one (MB). The vampier shades look patchy in T's swatches, and the brights I already have hoarded like crazy in other finishes and brands. Don't jump in all crazy. Take your time and try to make your list and stick to it. You can do this woman! HeeHee

Quote: Originally Posted by ILoveMakeup84

30 Day Lip Challenge

Day 1: MAC Big Bow Glaze Lipstick
Day 2: Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Tropical Frenzy- Love these twist and shine balms! They do leave a gorgeous stain and they're like $3 each so a total bargain!
Day 3: MAC Pink Popcorn Lustre lipstick- AMAZING lippie! The color is a gorgeous pinky purple that brightens up my face. Wish I had gotten several b/u's lol
Day 4: Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Sweet Pink- Again love these balm stain! This color is a gorgeous true pink. Love it!
Day 5: No makeup
Day 6: MAC Morning Rose Cremesheen Lipstick- A nice everyday-MLBB color.
Day 7: MAC Viva Glam Cindy- love this lippie and I am almost finished with my tube

This color needs to be repromoted!
Day 8: MAC Flamingo lipstick- its a nice color and I really like it but tbh I don't understand the hype around it lol.

I got Flamingo and passed it on from it's first appearance. I felt like you and just didn't get it. Then when it came back I had myself convinced I must have missed something about how special it was, and I bought it again. Now I do have to admit, that I liked it a lot more the 2nd time around. I think I was open to liking it for what it was instead of thinking about all the hype. Now I enjoy it as a beautiful Spring lippie that's gets used a lot that time of year. I'm happy it's perm. I do understand not being WOWED by it. But I don;t think it was ever meant to be a "wow" color. Especially since it was pretty much the tame shade out of its group the first time around. But it's a nice face brightening shade that isn't too in your face. So it fills a hole in my stash.

And I would LOVE for them to repromote VGC! I think they should do a campaign where they bring back all the old collaboration shades of VG!

 

[NaomiH]

WELCOMEEE! Yay! Glad you joined! Most of us joined Specktra and then NEEDED low-buy... it's an enabling place out there! HeeHee

Definitely jump right in! We have some challenges going on you might love if you're trying to use more of your stash. @NaomiH already told you about the 30 Lipsticks In 30 Days Challenge and the Bright Lipstick Month in the Theme Makeup for a Purpose thread (link in the first post of this thread). Some are also encorporating eyeshadows into their challenge or even trying to focus on some things they aren't sure of in their stashes to decide whether it should stay or go. So do as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. We are just happy you decided to hang with us!

* Most of us have also inventoried our current makeup collections. This way we really know how much we have. This helps us fill gaps and purge products or hold off buying things we have way too much of. Just a thought to help you. WE have all found the collection inventory VERY helpful!

It IS! And I'm going to wear mine tooooo! Lady Danger, Party Parrot, and Betty Bright still need my love this week!

Now you KNOW we've seen these colors a million times! LOL Look through your stash and try to cut at least 2 from your list based on the colors you have the most of. I was overwhelmed at first too. Unlike most people it seems, I love SS lippies. But I really thought it over and took my list all the way down to just one (MB). The vampier shades look patchy in T's swatches, and the brights I already have hoarded like crazy in other finishes and brands. Don't jump in all crazy. Take your time and try to make your list and stick to it. You can do this woman! HeeHee

I got Flamingo and passed it on from it's first appearance. I felt like you and just didn't get it. Then when it came back I had myself convinced I must have missed something about how special it was, and I bought it again. Now I do have to admit, that I liked it a lot more the 2nd time around. I think I was open to liking it for what it was instead of thinking about all the hype. Now I enjoy it as a beautiful Spring lippie that's gets used a lot that time of year. I'm happy it's perm. I do understand not being WOWED by it. But I don;t think it was ever meant to be a "wow" color. Especially since it was pretty much the tame shade out of its group the first time around. But it's a nice face brightening shade that isn't too in your face. So it fills a hole in my stash.

And I would LOVE for them to repromote VGC! I think they should do a campaign where they bring back all the old collaboration shades of VG!

Oh Betty Bright, how I should not of skipped thee!
YES!!! I would so love that!

 

[mel33t]

Oh Betty Bright, how I should not of skipped thee!  YES!!! I would so love that!

Betty Bright is a huge non purchase regret for me I want it back!

 

[PixieDancer]

Oh Betty Bright, how I should not of skipped thee!
YES!!! I would so love that!


Quote: Originally Posted by mel33t


Betty Bright is a huge non purchase regret for me

I want it back!

Don't be too sad over BB girls. It's nice but I literally have only worn it once! I put it on and take it right back off. It's one of those tricky colors that takes tweeking and never seems quite right. I try to find reasons to wear it, but it never seems the right choice. It isn't just bright... It's like highlighter neon lips.I have to plan out when I'm going to wear it. I don't think it's worth the hassle. So if I didn't already have it, I wouldn't try to hunt it down. There are lots of other nice (more wearable) bright coral/oranges out there. And they are popular now, so there are tons of choices. HTH

 

[NaomiH]

Don't be too sad over BB girls. It's nice but I literally have only worn it once! I put it on and take it right back off. It's one of those tricky colors that takes tweeking and never seems quite right. I try to find reasons to wear it, but it never seems the right choice. It isn't just bright... It's like highlighter neon lips.I have to plan out when I'm going to wear it. I don't think it's worth the hassle. So if I didn't already have it, I wouldn't try to hunt it down. There are lots of other nice (more wearable) bright coral/oranges out there. And they are popular now, so there are tons of choices. HTH

That did help! That makes me think of VGN1, beautiful colour but holy highlighter lips Batman unless I tone it down a bit.

 

[PixieDancer]

That did help! That makes me think of VGN1, beautiful colour but holy highlighter lips Batman unless I tone it down a bit. 

Woah... You must be psychic cause I wore VGN1 today and had to do the same thing!

 

[PixieDancer]

Eyes: Fresco Rose PP (lid), UD Naked (crease), Virgin (browbone), Sin (inner corner), Sidecar (lower lashline) Cheeks: HG Radiant Magenta, HG Luminous as highlighter Lips: Have to Have It lip pencil, MAC Viva Glam Nicki w/ Fold & Tuck Lipglass (to tone down the brightness)

 

[awickedshape]

Eyes: Fresco Rose PP (lid), UD Naked (crease), Virgin (browbone), Sin (inner corner), Sidecar (lower lashline) Cheeks: HG Radiant Magenta, HG Luminous as highlighter Lips: Have to Have It lip pencil, MAC Viva Glam Nicki w/ Fold & Tuck Lipglass (to tone down the brightness)

I luv how the lip combo looks on you