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

[Maris Crane]

Quote:Originally Posted by mel33t



I was trying to fill a void with blushes and its embarrassing to admit. But I think that I'm finally gaining my confidence back and my old self back. I have a new found love for makeup, which is awesome, but I don't want it to take over my life.


Everybody's awesome


No judgement. I find I'm always doing my online shopping when I've had a craptacular day at work or had someone ream me out at work. I'm really trying my best to avoid the online hauling - I put my VISA away (actually, I had my Dad hide it in the house!) and switched to a VISA Debit for Tom Ford Fall. It'll be easier to budget when the $$$ are coming directly from a checking account.

 

[shellygrrl]

Any suggestions for a drug store primer? I don't usually need one but this summer my face is melting. Thank you.

Have you tried the original Hard Candy one? In the white tube. I find that works quite well during the Summer. Very 'coney though if that'll be an issue. I find the Color Correcting Green one is much less slippy BUT it only really plays well under my Tom Ford Traceless; terrible under both my Bb creams (skin79 Hot Pink & Missha Perfect Cover), Bobbi Brown Skin & Revlon CS Whipped. Others: Maybelline Baby Skin - very nice at covering pores but it does leave me still a little dewey. Crapshoot. Not quite drugstore price but available at the drugstore, so I'm including: GOSH Velvet Touch & Bioderma Sensibio AR Anti-Rougeurs cream. (Technically a moisturiser, but it's all silicones). I'm sure if redness/flushing isn't a problem, there'd be a similar option from the Sebium or Hydrabio lines!

[@]lyseD[/@] - If you're interested in trying it, I have the Hard Candy primer listed in my Low-Buy Clearance Bin listing. It is silicone-heavy, as mentioned, but I thought if you wanted to have a go, this would be a way to do so without shelling out the money for it? If not, that's all good, too. Another option would be, as Pixie suggested, to go with a makeup setting spray. Something like UD All Nighter, or one of the Skindinavia ones, or Model in a Bottle.

I'm a little on the other side of the numbers spectrum. I feel strange about sharing my numbers with you guys because my stash isn't so big. Like I'm not supposed to be posting on this thread.

Compared to the majority of Specktra-ites, my makeup stash is tiny! But you and I both have our reasons for participating, and that's all that matters. :nods:

 

[Glitteryvegas]

@lyseD - I use Milani primer and find it comparable to Urban Decay - but this is only eye primer.

I also second the use of UD All nighter spray - it's a Godsend!

 

[elegant-one]

Hello my Lovies! I have missed you all a ton. Thanks for all the well wishes and kind words!

I am still going to lay low for a bit longer while I sort through some tough emotions. I know myself all too well, and times like these typically send me into "Retail Therapy" mode. So I have to be really careful right now and focus on keeping myself on track while trying to get through this rough patch. Everything I've been sorting through emotionally has really opened my eyes in a lot of ways. To be grateful for every day we are given, to appreciate the loved ones and friends in our lives, to not waste a single day.
In all this Low-Buy chatter please try to remind yourself... at the end of the day this is all just STUFF. We can't take it with us and it doesn't come with a happiness guarantee. Feel beautiful because you ARE! Know you are worth every single happiness in life. Put on your pretty makeup but know you are just as beautiful without it. And if it was all gone tomorrow, know you made your moments count. Every one of you has touched me in a special and unique way. Even though this is the Internet, and we will most likely never meet in person, I have found amazing people on this forum and in this thread in particular. I am grateful for the chances I've had to share with all of you and have you share with me.

Good job on all the successes in here! I'm so proud! I'll be back very soon. I just wanted you all to know you're in my thoughts!

I know exactly what you're saying & my heart goes out to you sweetheart! I lost my very beloved mom June 10th & it seems unbearable some days.

I posted some new pics of myself to cheer me up.. http://www.specktra.net/t/185180/mac-x-pedro-louren-o-june-5-2014/4830#post_2702234
LOL!

 

[Glitteryvegas]

I know exactly what you're saying & my heart goes out to you sweetheart! I lost my very beloved mom June 10th & it seems unbearable some days.

I posted some new pics of myself to cheer me up.. http://www.specktra.net/t/185180/mac-x-pedro-louren-o-june-5-2014/4830#post_2702234
LOL!

So sorry for your loss @elegant-one

You look stunning in your photos. Your hair is so luscious and I love the red lippie on you!

 

[mel33t]

Quote:Originally Posted by mel33t



No judgement. I find I'm always doing my online shopping when I've had a craptacular day at work or had someone ream me out at work. I'm really trying my best to avoid the online hauling - I put my VISA away (actually, I had my Dad hide it in the house!) and switched to a VISA Debit for Tom Ford Fall. It'll be easier to budget when the $$$ are coming directly from a checking account.

That's awesome! I definitely believe that paying for non necessary items in cash is key. I'm pretty good about not using my credit card for makeup, but I've had my fair share of slip ups. Good luck - you got this!!

PS - in retrospect, as I read over my words, I can see how I'm pretty unforgiving in regards to myself and the perception of who I am.  Maybe instead of just hobbies, I need some self-love too! 

I completely know how you feel with doing a perspective change. I'm struggling with that too! I'm sorry you went through a rough patch but I'm glad you're coming out on top and getting your shit together You sound really determined to make this a great rest of year. Thanks for posting your numbers!!Your eyeshadow collection sounds awesome (he he)

So many ladies sharing is making me feel better about sharing my numbers once I get home (I'm out of town until August so I don't have all my makeup with me). I don't really know what happened to me. I had a decent makeup collection (especially for a 20 year old), everything I really needed besides blush (and I still don't have many of those), and I rarely wore makeup. I always felt weird in it. Then I saw swatches of the Punk Couture lipsticks and headed over here. Then my lipstick collection doubled, if not tripled. I'm a very "gotta have them all" type of person and I tend to collect something I really like - a bad mix with something like makeup, where there is ALWAYS something I don't have or something new coming out. Granted, I am glad I got into makeup because I've since found a couple of foundations that don't make me feel cakey and actually match my skin tone, and I'm now much more confident in myself. But I don't want to think about how much I have spent on makeup since last November. Nope. Oi. Its funny right? One second you're the biggest tomboy on the planet and the next your coming home with lipstick swatches all over your arm.

 

[ChosenOne]

Speaking of how understanding people are on this forum, I must've had a really vivid dream last night that someone on specktra told me I couldn't call my summer no-buy intact because I bought a setting powder (I really did buy a setting powder...that part wasn't a dream). I decided to pop on specktra this morning because it was really bothering me, so that I could explain that my no-buy was excluding 2 things: 1) Two lipsticks I was allowing myself to buy from the Pedro collection a couple of months ago, and 2) Replenishment of any everyday basics, like mascara, foundation, setting powder. I scrolled through the 2 threads I would've mentioned my setting powder purchase in, and didn't see anyone challenging my statement that my no-buy is still good. So I must've dreamed the whole thing. I feel like I should be disturbed that I'm having these kinds of dreams, lol! Guess even my subconscious is going to guilt-trip me if I veer off track. Thought I would share because no one but #TeamLowBuy would even have a chance of understanding.

 

[veronikawithak]

Speaking of how understanding people are on this forum, I must've had a really vivid dream last night that someone on specktra told me I couldn't call my summer no-buy intact because I bought a setting powder (I really did buy a setting powder...that part wasn't a dream). I decided to pop on specktra this morning because it was really bothering me, so that I could explain that my no-buy was excluding 2 things: 1) Two lipsticks I was allowing myself to buy from the Pedro collection a couple of months ago, and 2) Replenishment of any everyday basics, like mascara, foundation, setting powder. I scrolled through the 2 threads I would've mentioned my setting powder purchase in, and didn't see anyone challenging my statement that my no-buy is still good. So I must've dreamed the whole thing. I feel like I should be disturbed that I'm having these kinds of dreams, lol! Guess even my subconscious is going to guilt-trip me if I veer off track. Thought I would share because no one but #TeamLowBuy would even have a chance of understanding.

That is too funny!!

I know I'm the best at guilt-tripping myself too. Glad it was all a dream!

 

[NaomiH]

Speaking of how understanding people are on this forum, I must've had a really vivid dream last night that someone on specktra told me I couldn't call my summer no-buy intact because I bought a setting powder (I really did buy a setting powder...that part wasn't a dream). I decided to pop on specktra this morning because it was really bothering me, so that I could explain that my no-buy was excluding 2 things: 1) Two lipsticks I was allowing myself to buy from the Pedro collection a couple of months ago, and 2) Replenishment of any everyday basics, like mascara, foundation, setting powder. I scrolled through the 2 threads I would've mentioned my setting powder purchase in, and didn't see anyone challenging my statement that my no-buy is still good. So I must've dreamed the whole thing. I feel like I should be disturbed that I'm having these kinds of dreams, lol! Guess even my subconscious is going to guilt-trip me if I veer off track. Thought I would share because no one but #TeamLowBuy would even have a chance of understanding.

I've had dreams/thoughts like that as well from time to time during no buy periods whenever I buy a staple that hasn't been excluded.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

@mel33t - Thanks girl! I am determined to make the most of the rest of the year in many areas of my life! This week has been good so far - when I actually stick with my plans, I find that I feel so much better about myself!

My shadow collection is pretty awesome - not going to even pretend it's not. It's like waking up in a Sephora/MAC every day of my life (Which can be good and bad! So overwhelming...so many pretty things... haha)

@ChosenOne - What a crazy dream! Glad it was just in your mind and not on Specktra - good for you for keeping on track!

@veronikawithak- How are things going for you this week? Love reading your updates! Excited for the Minimalists in a few weeks - when is your date?

Off to work for today Ladies, have a lovely day! It's so sunny and hot here, I might just treat myself to a dairy free sorbet tonight!

xo

 

[veronikawithak]

@mel33t - Thanks girl! I am determined to make the most of the rest of the year in many areas of my life! This week has been good so far - when I actually stick with my plans, I find that I feel so much better about myself!

My shadow collection is pretty awesome - not going to even pretend it's not. It's like waking up in a Sephora/MAC every day of my life (Which can be good and bad! So overwhelming...so many pretty things... haha)

@ChosenOne - What a crazy dream! Glad it was just in your mind and not on Specktra - good for you for keeping on track!

@veronikawithak- How are things going for you this week? Love reading your updates! Excited for the Minimalists in a few weeks - when is your date?

Off to work for today Ladies, have a lovely day! It's so sunny and hot here, I might just treat myself to a dairy free sorbet tonight!

xo

It's going well.. having a bit of an emotional couple of days in my personal life but haven't translated that into buying things like I normally would. I'm glad I had a week to get into some good habits though or I'd be in trouble.

I've been wearing the eyeshadow and lipstick I said I would and I've also been pulling out neglected things to use. I started a pile of things to get rid of too! So all 5 of my weekly goals are going smoothly.

My meetup already happened! It was awesome! It can get repetitive if you're like me and have read most of their blog posts.. but still fun to actually see them in person. I dragged a friend along too and she's been thinking more about minimalism.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

It's going well.. having a bit of an emotional couple of days in my personal life but haven't translated that into buying things like I normally would. I'm glad I had a week to get into some good habits though or I'd be in trouble.

I've been wearing the eyeshadow and lipstick I said I would and I've also been pulling out neglected things to use. I started a pile of things to get rid of too! So all 5 of my weekly goals are going smoothly.

My meetup already happened! It was awesome! It can get repetitive if you're like me and have read most of their blog posts.. but still fun to actually see them in person. I dragged a friend along too and she's been thinking more about minimalism.

Oh! Glad to hear that despite the emotional set backs you are making progress! This is the time when you are testing your strength and reserve! Proud of you. Awesome that you are still purging.

I haven't read too many blog posts or their books, but I'm trying to read the current ones. I guess I'll wait until I hear them to really dig into their message. I know their backstories and I love it! Going to take hubs so that he can get in on the message too! Excited!

Thinking of you girl - stay strong and hope your week gets better. I love that I have this 'safe place' to come to on the internet!

 

[boschicka]

Its nerve racking and I was nervous of the questions "how can you afford this?" Or "what were you thinking?". I'm proud that I opened up myself and I feel really warm that everyone was supportive thus far. No one knows our pasts except us and why we bought copious amounts of makeup. I'm sure that everyone has a story behind it. I felt like the support here would help me personally, but I also don't want to feel alone in my quest. Does that make sense lol??

For me, I went into a shopping spiral from working in the fashion industry because on a weekly basis I was made to feel unimportant and a " cost" to the company. (I worked in the finance dept. ) My direct manager would call me stupid and made well less than what i should have and I wasn't able to get out for two years. Couple that with hurricane Sandy and fights with friends for all the wrong reasons I was really unhappy and moved out of NYC back in with my parents at 25, prime quarter life crisis stage.

I was trying to fill a void with blushes and its embarrassing to admit. But I think that I'm finally gaining my confidence back and my old self back. I have a new found love for makeup, which is awesome, but I don't want it to take over my life.

And I'm in a much better position career wise and happy. Still at home but that's okay, everyone has different paths

Everybody's awesome

I think you not only helped yourself by opening up but you've helped a lot of other people too. I don't always comment but I benefit from and enjoy a lot of the posts I read. So....thank you!

 

[elegant-one]

So sorry for your loss @elegant-one

You look stunning in your photos. Your hair is so luscious and I love the red lippie on you!

That is just incredibly sweet & kind of you to say. I really appreciate it!

Thanks SO much my dear!

 

[PixieDancer]

Speaking of how understanding people are on this forum, I must've had a really vivid dream last night that someone on specktra told me I couldn't call my summer no-buy intact because I bought a setting powder (I really did buy a setting powder...that part wasn't a dream). I decided to pop on specktra this morning because it was really bothering me, so that I could explain that my no-buy was excluding 2 things: 1) Two lipsticks I was allowing myself to buy from the Pedro collection a couple of months ago, and 2) Replenishment of any everyday basics, like mascara, foundation, setting powder. I scrolled through the 2 threads I would've mentioned my setting powder purchase in, and didn't see anyone challenging my statement that my no-buy is still good. So I must've dreamed the whole thing. I feel like I should be disturbed that I'm having these kinds of dreams, lol! Guess even my subconscious is going to guilt-trip me if I veer off track. Thought I would share because no one but #TeamLowBuy would even have a chance of understanding.

I giggled my ass off! That HAS to be your subconscious!! It's nice to know your inner most thoughts are keeping you in check! LOL
NEVER any judgment here doll!! Never!

 

[kerry-jane88]

A while back I'd said I should skip the fluidlines I wanted from moody blooms as blacktrack irritated my eyes so I should avoid them. Well when they launched here last week I convincedo myself to order black ivy anyway. I'm glad to say that when it came in the post I opened it, had a look and thought: now I have it, do I even want this? Plus as you can't return used makeup, it'd be too high a risk to think oh well if it doesn't work I'll give it to my friend.. So I returned it!

 

[PixieDancer]

A while back I'd said I should skip the fluidlines I wanted from moody blooms as blacktrack irritated my eyes so I should avoid them. Well when they launched here last week I convincedo myself to order black ivy anyway. I'm glad to say that when it came in the post I opened it, had a look and thought: now I have it, do I even want this? Plus as you can't return used makeup, it'd be too high a risk to think oh well if it doesn't work I'll give it to my friend.. So I returned it!

Wow! That is a good fight back from temptation! High five!

 

[elegant-one]

Losing a beloved parent can be nothing less than the worst pain! I cannot even begin to imagine how hard that must be! You have always shown a love and strength that can help you through these hard times... your mother did a wonderful job raising such a lovely woman! It must give you comfort to know she is very proud of her legacy... YOU!
And holy moly 1 Million "wowza's!!" Your pics are just beautiful! That hair! Those eyes! Those LIPPIES! My gawd you're a sight! Thanks for posting!

Thank you my dear friend! Your kind & thoughtful caring heart mean so much to me! I'm just taking it one day at a time with the grace she would want me to. She was an Exceptional mom & grandma as my son called her.

on the other sweet comments babe.

I went from...I am never posting pics of myself on the internet, to...here's another selfie

 

[shellygrrl]

I went from...I am never posting pics of myself on the internet, to...here's another selfie :amused:

:lol: You look fab, Elegant.

 

[elegant-one]

You look fab, Elegant.

Thank you dear. That's so very sweet!