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

[DarylandCarole]

During my recent move from OH to TX, I realized just how much makeup I actually have (or had) that I probably (or definitely) don't need.  I knew I had a LOT, but I didn't think it was "out of control" or a problem until then.  My ex thinks I need help (LOL), so I'm joining this thread.  For real this time.  Now, time to catch up!  Any quick tips or advice for me?

Somewhere there is a post about how long it takes to use cosmetics, on average. That made me realize that I'll probably never use up what I have now, which makes me feel bad sometimes about buying more.

 

[chunkiecheekz]

Somewhere there is a post about how long it takes to use cosmetics, on average. That made me realize that I'll probably never use up what I have now, which makes me feel bad sometimes about buying more.

i know what you mean!!! but then you see something that you just "have to have"... sighhhhhhhhhhhh

 

[mel33t]

So..I wore Bombshell today and I forgot how much I loved it on me, so pretty.

This afternoon my water bottle spilled all in my bag and luckily I was on my way home so I quickly ran into the nearest shop (it happened to be Starbucks) to clean it up and empty everything out. I shook out my bag in the trash even... and left.

... Guess what's in the trash at the Starbucks...

I'm tempted to buy it...it was one of my favorites.

 

[DarylandCarole]

So..I wore Bombshell today and I forgot how much I loved it on me, so pretty. :sigh: This afternoon my water bottle spilled all in my bag and luckily I was on my way home so I quickly ran into the nearest shop (it happened to be Starbucks) to clean it up and empty everything out. I shook out my bag in the trash even... and left.  ... Guess what's in the trash at the Starbucks... hboy: :crybaby: I'm tempted to buy it...it was one of my favorites. 

IMO that justifies a purchase, since you're replacing one you lost. Bombshell is gorgeous.

 

[PixieDancer]

During my recent move from OH to TX, I realized just how much makeup I actually have (or had) that I probably (or definitely) don't need.  I knew I had a LOT, but I didn't think it was "out of control" or a problem until then.  My ex thinks I need help (LOL), so I'm joining this thread.  For real this time.  Now, time to catch up!  Any quick tips or advice for me?

Awwww! So nice to see you here doll! I know you get a lot of makeup for your blog, so that's gotta be tough! MAYBE try doing a blog sale! I know those can be really popular and you could promote it here and even list your overfill in our swap thread and/or in the CB. I think for you it will be about deciding what YOU love and will use vs the stuff you've purchased to add to your blog with swatches and reviews. I'm sure along the way you have gotten products that you felt weren't quite right for you, but they still served a useful purpose for your blog. So maybe start there by weeding out those things first. The things you rarely if ever do or will reach for. For me, I am really trying to get my stash parred down to the stuff I REALLY love. And only bringing in new stuff that I KNOW will work for me. I'm not as easily persuaded by the hype and "BUYALLTHETHINGS" mentality. I think it's more important to have a well edited, manageable, and usable stash of loved products. So just start small and take baby steps. Start with organizing and inventorying so you know what you have. Then work from there. We are here to help!! Just let us know what you need!

Wow! A lot went on while I was gone. But I'm glad its back to normal. But hope HerGreyness comes back soon. I'll miss her beauty, wit, & wisdom in here. And AudreyC as well. Since Playland I got caught up in the whirl wind of enabling. And my low buy flew right out the window. So I was hesitant on coming back so I just stayed away for awhile. But I'm back, and I missed everyone so much! I need to be whipped back into shape! :whip: Lol

No whipping... just a big WELCOME BACK! There's no shaming here hun. We have all been there. Just re-assess and let us know if you need any advice!

 

[PixieDancer]

So..I wore Bombshell today and I forgot how much I loved it on me, so pretty. :sigh: This afternoon my water bottle spilled all in my bag and luckily I was on my way home so I quickly ran into the nearest shop (it happened to be Starbucks) to clean it up and empty everything out. I shook out my bag in the trash even... and left.  ... Guess what's in the trash at the Starbucks... hboy: :crybaby: I'm tempted to buy it...it was one of my favorites. 

Oh NO! Do you have any B2M's you could trade in so it least it isn't any money out of your pocket? I know that has to stink! At least it wasn't LE!!! That's my biggest fear... losing a LE baby! HeeHee

 

[DarylandCarole]

During my recent move from OH to TX, I realized just how much makeup I actually have (or had) that I probably (or definitely) don't need.  I knew I had a LOT, but I didn't think it was "out of control" or a problem until then.  My ex thinks I need help (LOL), so I'm joining this thread.  For real this time.  Now, time to catch up!  Any quick tips or advice for me?

Awwww! So nice to see you here doll! I know you get a lot of makeup for your blog, so that's gotta be tough! MAYBE try doing a blog sale! I know those can be really popular and you could promote it here and even list your overfill in our swap thread and/or in the CB. I think for you it will be about deciding what YOU love and will use vs the stuff you've purchased to add to your blog with swatches and reviews. I'm sure along the way you have gotten products that you felt weren't quite right for you, but they still served a useful purpose for your blog. So maybe start there by weeding out those things first. The things you rarely if ever do or will reach for. For me, I am really trying to get my stash parred down to the stuff I REALLY love. And only bringing in new stuff that I KNOW will work for me. I'm not as easily persuaded by the hype and "BUYALLTHETHINGS" mentality. I think it's more important to have a

Wow! A lot went on while I was gone. But I'm glad its back to normal. But hope HerGreyness comes back soon. I'll miss her beauty, wit, & wisdom in here. And AudreyC as well. Since Playland I got caught up in the whirl wind of enabling. And my low buy flew right out the window. So I was hesitant on coming back so I just stayed away for awhile. But I'm back, and I missed everyone so much! I need to be whipped back into shape! :whip: Lol

No whipping... just a big WELCOME BACK! There's no shaming here hun. We have all been there. Just re-assess and let us know if you need any advice!

THIS is what I love about you, Pixie. Seriously shaming someone causes more problems than it solves, IMO. Joking is fine, but not judging and shaming.

 

[PixieDancer]

THIS is what I love about you, Pixie. Seriously shaming someone causes more problems than it solves, IMO. Joking is fine, but not judging and shaming.

:kiss:

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

THIS is what I love about you, Pixie. Seriously shaming someone causes more problems than it solves, IMO. Joking is fine, but not judging and shaming.

It does nothing but make people feel worse, IMO. Words of encouragement tend to make people feel better - as they say, you get more flies with honey than vinegar.

 

[singer82]

Thanks everyone! :bouquet:

:wback:

Welcome back!

Awwww! So nice to see you here doll! I know you get a lot of makeup for your blog, so that's gotta be tough! MAYBE try doing a blog sale! I know those can be really popular and you could promote it here and even list your overfill in our swap thread and/or in the CB. I think for you it will be about deciding what YOU love and will use vs the stuff you've purchased to add to your blog with swatches and reviews. I'm sure along the way you have gotten products that you felt weren't quite right for you, but they still served a useful purpose for your blog. So maybe start there by weeding out those things first. The things you rarely if ever do or will reach for. For me, I am really trying to get my stash parred down to the stuff I REALLY love. And only bringing in new stuff that I KNOW will work for me. I'm not as easily persuaded by the hype and "BUYALLTHETHINGS" mentality. I think it's more important to have a well edited, manageable, and usable stash of loved products. So just start small and take baby steps. Start with organizing and inventorying so you know what you have. Then work from there. We are here to help!! Just let us know what you need! No whipping... just a big WELCOME BACK! There's no shaming here hun. We have all been there. Just re-assess and let us know if you need any advice!

Thanks my dear! My plan right now is to allow myself 3 items a collection, or totally skip. I'm loving the ideas of putting together a monthly bag and mix and match. Too many choices makes it hard to really see what you have. Isn't that something you do? Then I really need to organize my stash. My blushes and lippies are separate but here's everything else. Look at this mess! Lol...

 

[charlotte366]

Progress Summary : 7 OUT : 12 KEEP Day 1 25/05: Revlon Romantic Kissable Balm Stain - umm its going i like the color but have other pencil formulas I prefer, this one is gone - OUT Day 2 26/05: L'Oreal Glossy Balm Sin on Peach - love the colour but made my lips sore, this one is gone - OUT Day 3 27/05: Revlon Honey Kissable Balm Stain - I think this is going to go to, its not the best on me. - OUT Day 4 28/05: Rimmel Kate Moss Lasting Finish Lipstick in 20 - its a better colour,it looks good now my hair is back to its natural cool dark brown shade, the perfect clash. - KEEP Day 5 29/05: Rimmel Moisture Renew 130 Oxford Street Fushia, its not fushisa, but an amped up version of mac creme cup, me likely so it stays - KEEP Day 6 30/05: Clarins Instant Light Lip Perfector in 02 - basic light tint in a moisturising formula - KEEP Day 7 31/05: Lancome Rouge in Love in Rouge in Love, red perfection - KEEP Day 8 01/06: No lipstick today just Nivea Balm in Honey & Milk - hangover day from the previous night Day 9 02/06: Nivea Soft Rose Lip Balm - not sure I like this, I don't think it sits very naturally on my lips - OUT Day 10 03/06: Topshop Gloss Ink in Sugar Rush - its a keeper I love this formula a lot and this is a great everyday colour - KEEP Day 11 04/06: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in 55 Romantic - This is love an nearly finished, in fact its would be finished if not for these challenges, so leaving it on my desk to top up during the day - KEEP Day 12 05/06: Rimmel Moisture Renew Vintage Pink - I love this formula but this colour is off on my a touch too purple to be a MLBB, it looks grey unfortunately it is an OUT Day 13 06/06: Shu Uemura Supreme Shine PK 356, I picked out the 4 of these I never wear for this challenge, this is the least glittery and I like this one, its staying - KEEP Day 14 07/06: Bourjois Rouge Velvet Edition in Framborise - Softer than the other 2 colours I own definately more wearable for work - KEEP Day 15 08/06: Soap & Glory Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Fushisaristic - Glossy, nonsticky soft pink - KEEP Day 16 09/06: Soap & Glory Mother Pucker Gloss Stick in Nudist - glossy soft beige, nude but not washed out nude - KEEP Day 17 10/06: Revlon Lip Butter in Sweet Tart - its a keep, I was hoping to get rid of this but I put it on this morning and was reminded why I like it so much - KEEP Day 18 11/06: Shu Uemura Shine Supreme in WN256, a lovely plumy rose pink, just nervous about the shimmer, lips are hanging on ok to condition so far - KEEP Day 19 12/06: Bourjois Shine Edition 1,2,3, Soleil, hmm these featured in round 1 and got to stay, I still quiet like them but not enough to keep - OUT Day 20 13/06: Bourjois Shine Edition Rose XOXO, again this sneaked pass round one which suprised me because of the glitter, I really like it this morning but that pesky glitter !!!! - OUT I wore Naked 2 today and I am committing to just wearing shadows from here for 7 days to assess whether this also stays or goes: Day 1 10/06: Bootycall all over lid, Suspect in crease top lashes lined with Blackout and bottom lashes defined with Busted. Day 2 11/06: half backed over the lid, Tease in the cease and busted smudged in the outer corner and along the lower lash line Day 3 12/06: Suspect all over the lid and lashings of mascara Day 4 13/06: skipped REALLY BAD hayfever, my lids have swollen to twice there size, no eye make up today for me!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

I'm really proud of me that I withstood the temptations to order something makeup-related that I don't need.
I repurchased my foundation and my camouflage cream, though, but that is a completely justified purchase.
I'm just happy that I didn't buy the new Benefit eyeliner because it is tempting with all the positive reviews and how easy it is to put it on according to them. Still, I tried my Maybelline gel eyeliner yesterday and I just can't pull it off. As sad as it is for me, I just look silly with a typical eyeliner + wing. Oh well. Guess I saved myself some money.

Concerning the upcoming MAC collections: SKIP! Not interested in anything at all. No Osbournes, no Moody Blooms.

If I'm not mistaken, it looks like a lot of you ladies are doing well. That's great.

 

[charlotte366]

As inspired by @kanne and mentioned earlier this week I am off to stay at my friends house and dog sit while they are away for ten days.

This morning I selected my make up for the trip and here is what I am taking - I have deliberately tried to pack light as I don't want to carry to much around and it means I have to experiment with what I do take! The only exception to this is the lip products as I don't want to take a break from my challenge so I have selected the final 10 products which are going to be part of round 2 of the challenge and those will be coming with me:

Any advice on anything you think I could take out or have missed would be appreciated!

Primer: LM Foundation Primer sample size
Foundation: Rimmel Wake Me Up Foundation in Ivory - a good colour match right now, medium coverage and seams to be my current favorite!
Concealer: Estee Lauder Double Wear Concealer in Light
Powder: MAC MSFN Light - fallen back in love with this to set my foundation - I was trying to use it up!

Bronzer: Bourjois Delice de Poudre Bronzer (Chocolate bar one!)
Highlighter: Bourjois White Gold Chocolate Bar Highligher - think its been discontinued now
Blusher: I want to take MAC Lovechild, but its in my mac blush palette so taking Becca Flowerchild instead as a powder option and Max factor cream blush in Murano

Mascara: Maybelline Cat Eyes Colossal in Black
Eyeshadow Primer: Nars Smudgeproof Primer
Cream Eyshadow: Estee Lauder Double wear Stay in Place Shadow in Cafe Au Lait
Powder Eyeshadow: Urban Decay Naked 2 palette only....eekk!
Eyeliner: L'Oreal Superliner in Black

Brow Pencil & Gel: Revlon dual ended brow Fantasy pencil and gel in brunette

Lip products:
1. L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick - Fushia Drama
2. Shu Uemura Shine Supreme - PK???
3. L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick - Rouge Soprano
4. L'Oreal Extraordinaire Liquid Lipstick - Tangerine Sonate
5. Guerlain Rouge G - Rose Desir
6. Guerlain Rouge G - Fushia Delice
7. No7 Ltd edition lipstick - blooming Pink
8. Rimmel Moisture Renew - Lets Get Naked
9. Rimmel Lasting Finish Lipstick - Kate Moss 31
10. Soap & Glory Powdercoat Matte Lipstick - Pom Pom


Now I just need to adopt the same slimline approach with my skin and body care stuff to take!

 

[mel33t]

IMO that justifies a purchase, since you're replacing one you lost. Bombshell is gorgeous.

Oh NO! Do you have any B2M's you could trade in so it least it isn't any money out of your pocket? I know that has to stink! At least it wasn't LE!!! That's my biggest fear... losing a LE baby! HeeHee

Losing a LE would be terrible. I can't imagine :/ I don't have enough for B2M and I think I will replace it but maybe not until I'm done with my 30 day challenge. I won't be able to wear it for a few days anyway

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

Losing a LE would be terrible. I can't imagine :/ I don't have enough for B2M and I think I will replace it but maybe not until I'm done with my 30 day challenge. I won't be able to wear it for a few days anyway

Oh, you couldn't of tired to save it? I think it's ok for you get another one, since that one was lost in the battle lol I'm doing well I think, I've grab a few non Mac items, which weren't pricey. From the past Mac collections I've gotten only 1-2 things & only 2 Sephora orders, which also weren't too big. I'm trying not to spend that much on makeup in a year & use what I have. And only buy what I know I will use. I'm contemplating some Moody items. It I get the job I interviewed, that will justify my purchase lol

 

[mel33t]

Oh, you couldn't of tired to save it? I think it's ok for you get another one, since that one was lost in the battle lol I'm doing well I think, I've grab a few non Mac items, which weren't pricey. From the past Mac collections I've gotten only 1-2 things & only 2 Sephora orders, which also weren't too big. I'm trying not to spend that much on makeup in a year & use what I have. And only buy what I know I will use. I'm contemplating some Moody items. It I get the job I interviewed, that will justify my purchase lol

Believe me, I'm not above digging through the trash for something I accidentally tossed. But I didn't realize it until I got home two hours later. :/ Good luck on the job interview!! I hope you get it. Then you can get awarded with makeup

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I think one of my problems is buying indie makeup. It's so inexpensive that I don't feel guilty when I haul but it adds up.

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

Believe me, I'm not above digging through the trash for something I accidentally tossed. But I didn't realize it until I got home two hours later. :/ Good luck on the job interview!! I hope you get it. Then you can get awarded with makeup

Thanks girlie! I think I got it (positive attitude) lol. I thought you tossed it because it got wet, didn't know it actually fell in by mistake lol. That sucks. I lost a lipglass, while running around on my last job. I actually had one of the kids help me look for it outside the building. Co-workers were laughing.

 

[NaomiH]

 

[veronikawithak]

Everyone seems to be doing so well! Awesome job TLB!!

Haven't had much time to post lately.. but I've been keeping up on reading. Work has been busy and I'm also taking some aerials classes and visiting with an old friend from uni who's here on an internship this summer. Fortunately this also means I haven't been thinking about makeup much. Almost 2 weeks now since my last purchase and it hasn't felt like a struggle at all. That tends to be the pattern for me - turning to shopping to boost me up when I have emotional gaps in my life.

Having less free time also means I'm wearing what I do have less often though and I'd like to fix that. I need to wash my brushes tonight.. and then maybe I'll lay out a face of the day before I go to bed. I need to get into a routine of getting up early and having a little vanity time!

30 Day Lipstick Challenge

Day 1: Loreal Colour Riche Balm - Tender Mauve
Day 2: Mac Matte - Dodgy Girl
Day 3: Mac Patentpolish - Kittenish
Day 4: Loreal Colour Riche Balm - Pink Satin
Day 5: Loreal Colour Riche Balm - Rose Elixir
Day 6: Loreal Colour Riche Balm - Caring Coral
Day 7: Mac Peach Beige
Day 8: Mac Plumful
Day 9: Mac Siren Song
Day 10: Mac Peach Blossom

Still loving the tinted balms.. and I have a small group of lippies I'm trying to finish so when the new daily one wears off I switch to one of those to reapply for the rest of the day. Keeps a rotation going but also helps to try and reduce.

ALSO, since Moody Blooms is coming out online next week I want to make sure I keep my resolve tough. I'm staying unsubscribed from the thread and I'm just getting Black Ivy only. Anyone have other strategies to stick to their lists? Let's make this a successful launch and keep the positive momentum going.