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

[DarylandCarole]

Are there 4 exams to get your CPA? I had a friend who took them but that was long ago. It was a lot of work for her but obviously so worth it.

Yup. I'm taking my first one Saturday. Its the "Financial" one which they say is the toughest, so I'm just trying to get that one out of the way.

Smart girl! Then there will be less pressure for the rest. I'm looking into Masters degree programs, and since it's been over 10 years since I took my first GRE, I'll probably have to retake that. Lots of Studying! The last time I did well in every area except Math. I was really bad there. I have to take a few undergrad classes in Pysch, too, so I'm looking for hopefully online courses for that. Harvard seems to have a good extension program.

 

[lyseD]

My girls started watching the Princess Bride when they were six and ten and they still quote it all the time.

Our dog has peanut shaped dog treats and at least once a week he's offered one along with, "No more rhyming, and I mean it!" "Anybody want a peanut?"

 

[Maris Crane]

I'm embarrassed - I've never seen The Princess Bride. Heck man, even the 6 year olds at yesterday's afternoon part-ay had seen the movie a million times. @burghchick: best of luck with the Masters'! I keep saying I'm going to go back to school, but after tha 4.5 year BA and then work, I've become hella-lazy. One of my co-workers is working on some Masters' in like, finance or econ (I don't know! I was a French major!) but the most educational thing I've done recently is watch a couple of episodes of Frontline, And @mel33t! Good luck on your exams! I'm sure it'll seem heavy now, but it'll be all worth the blood, sweat and tears in the end.

 

[awickedshape]

"As youuuuu wissshhhhh" lol

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I'm embarrassed - I've never seen The Princess Bride. Heck man, even the 6 year olds at yesterday's afternoon part-ay had seen the movie a million times. @burghchick: best of luck with the Masters'! I keep saying I'm going to go back to school, but after tha 4.5 year BA and then work, I've become hella-lazy. One of my co-workers is working on some Masters' in like, finance or econ (I don't know! I was a French major!) but the most educational thing I've done recently is watch a couple of episodes of Frontline, And @mel33t! Good luck on your exams! I'm sure it'll seem heavy now, but it'll be all worth the blood, sweat and tears in the end.

I've never seen it either.

 

[shellygrrl]

I'm embarrassed - I've never seen The Princess Bride. Heck man, even the 6 year olds at yesterday's afternoon part-ay had seen the movie a million times.

I've never seen it either.

If it helps, I only saw it for the first time last year. :nods: FOTD... * It Cosmetics YSBB CC Cream in Fair * MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer in NW15 * Rimmel Stay Matte Powder in Transparent * UDPP * Maybelline Color Tattoo in Tough as Taupe * Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner Pencil in Powerful Purple * Victoria's Secret eyeshadow in Primal * BareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara in Black * NARS Blush in Sex Appeal * Revlon Colorburst Lip Butter in Sweet Tart Headed across the border today for a little bit of shopping (something I've not done in years). No makeup purchased, as I didn't have that in mind for this. I did come away with a very cool pair of grey skinny jeans, though. So comfortable; I'm sure they'll get a ton of use.

 

[PixieDancer]

Yes!!  "You remind me of the babe...the babe with the power." 

Love that song! Heehee I got my 1 year old nephew a onesie last year that said "Babe With The Power" on it! Hysterical to my sister and me... Her husband thought we were crazy! LOL And for those who haven't seen it... The Princess Bride is a MUST SEE!

 

[lyseD]

Yes!! "You remind me of the babe...the babe with the power."

Love that song! Heehee I got my 1 year old nephew a onesie last year that said "Babe With The Power" on it! Hysterical to my sister and me... Her husband thought we were crazy! LOL

And for those who haven't seen it... The Princess Bride is a MUST SEE!

100% agree.

 

[mel33t]

Smart girl! Then there will be less pressure for the rest. I'm looking into Masters degree programs, and since it's been over 10 years since I took my first GRE, I'll probably have to retake that. Lots of Studying! The last time I did well in every area except Math. I was really bad there. I have to take a few undergrad classes in Pysch, too, so I'm looking for hopefully online courses for that. Harvard seems to have a good extension program.

Thank you! Best of luck with the GRE. I had to take the GMATS to get into graduate school business program, it was the worst! Lol. I'm sure you'll do awesome! What are you looing to get your masters in?

I'm embarrassed - I've never seen The Princess Bride. Heck man, even the 6 year olds at yesterday's afternoon part-ay had seen the movie a million times. @burghchick: best of luck with the Masters'! I keep saying I'm going to go back to school, but after tha 4.5 year BA and then work, I've become hella-lazy. One of my co-workers is working on some Masters' in like, finance or econ (I don't know! I was a French major!) but the most educational thing I've done recently is watch a couple of episodes of Frontline, And @mel33t! Good luck on your exams! I'm sure it'll seem heavy now, but it'll be all worth the blood, sweat and tears in the end.

Maris, I'm a French major! That's kind of funny. I got really lucky when I graduated and started working for a small French company in the US doing accounting and taxes. It better be worth the blood, sweat, and tears. I think when I'm completely done I'm going to treat myself to a proper vanity. Not like the crazy amounts of IKEA drawers that people on you tube have, but a nice desk with one large drawer and then everything will stay on top as it is now.

 

[Maris Crane]

Maris, I'm a French major! That's kind of funny. I got really lucky when I graduated and started working for a small French company in the US doing accounting and taxes. It better be worth the blood, sweat, and tears. I think when I'm completely done I'm going to treat myself to a proper vanity. Not like the crazy amounts of IKEA drawers that people on you tube have, but a nice desk with one large drawer and then everything will stay on top as it is now.

Small world! I ended up working for one of the banks as well. No way in hell was I going to teach so government or this was what was left, lolz.

 

[Elba]

For some reason I can't quote right now? Anyways, ty to @NaomieH, @Veronikawithak, @Pixiedancer and anyone else who said nice things to my last post. :bouquet: I totally fell off the wagon yesterday. I was innocently looking for a new purse, when I walked by a hourglass 50% off sale. Aparently, they're pulling out of the european market? Anyways, I had wanted to try the ambient poweders and blushes forever, so I got one powder and one blush. And an eyeshadow duo and one of the liquid lipsticks. And then I stopped myself from getting everything else, so small victory I guess? I don't feel too bad, as I would have gotten a blush and the ambient palette at the sephora sals anyways, and the eyeshadow duo is really pretty - I had been looking for a nice mint eyeshadow for some time, so that was kind of a planned purchase. And the liquid lipstick is spectacular, it literally did not budge for hours. I threw it on before my workout and it was still pristine afterwards. Sorry, I don't mean to enable, I'm just trying to justify my purchases to myself. To get back into the low buy spirit, I think I'll finish a bronzer and a highlighter by the end of summer.

The highlighter is by Edward Bess, the bronzer Rouge Bunny Rouge.

 

[DarylandCarole]

Smart girl! Then there will be less pressure for the rest. I'm looking into Masters degree programs, and since it's been over 10 years since I took my first GRE, I'll probably have to retake that. Lots of Studying! The last time I did well in every area except Math. I was really bad there. I have to take a few undergrad classes in Pysch, too, so I'm looking for hopefully online courses for that. Harvard seems to have a good extension program.

Thank you! Best of luck with the GRE. I had to take the GMATS to get into graduate school business program, it was the worst! Lol. I'm sure you'll do awesome! What are you looing to get your masters in?

I'm embarrassed - I've never seen The Princess Bride. Heck man, even the 6 year olds at yesterday's afternoon part-ay had seen the movie a million times. @burghchick: best of luck with the Masters'! I keep saying I'm going to go back to school, but after tha 4.5 year BA and then work, I've become hella-lazy. One of my co-workers is working on some Masters' in like, finance or econ (I don't know! I was a French major!) but the most educational thing I've done recently is watch a couple of episodes of Frontline, And @mel33t! Good luck on your exams! I'm sure it'll seem heavy now, but it'll be all worth the blood, sweat and tears in the end.

Maris, I'm a French major! That's kind of funny. I got really lucky when I graduated and started working for a small French company in the US doing accounting and taxes. It better be worth the blood, sweat, and tears. I think when I'm completely done I'm going to treat myself to a proper vanity. Not like the crazy amounts of IKEA drawers that people on you tube have, but a nice desk with one large drawer and then everything will stay on top as it is now.

I'm hoping to get my Master's in Human Computer Interaction. It's working with software engineers to give psychological insight to how people want to use computers. I've always been interested in Pysch and Sociology. I started a grad program in Sociology but there are such limited jobs. I was working FT doing computer support and I was good at that, so I quit grad school. But I want to do something other than tech support, it's mostly a thankless job. I think this would be a great combo of both of my interests. Carnegie Mellon has a program that gets you your Master's in a year, if I can get into it. What a coincidence that you both majored in French! I took 2 French courses in college and I hardly remember any of it now. Mel33t, I dream of the day that I can have a real vanity.

 

[veronikawithak]

July No Buy - 2 Week Update

"Anyone can do anything for a week."

Week 2 Goals: Completed!

Goal 1: Purchase 0 material items - SUCCESS! I purchased a small sketchbook and drawing pencils but I counted them as experience items. The pencil tin also doubled as a DIY palette!

Goal 2: Use up a lipstick - I've been working on finishing up my Peach Blossom lipstick. It's not there yet but I did use it every day that I wore makeup - I'll carry it over to next week.

Goal 3: Use an eyeshadow every day for a week - SUCCESS! I used All That Glitters eyeshadow every day that I wore makeup. I also made my own mini palette with: Pink Swoon and Melba blushes; Blanc Type, Dazzlelight, All That Glitters, Bamboo, Soft Brown and Wedge eyeshadows. I was lemming for a nude eyeshadow palette but I decided to use what I had on hand instead! What a concept eh? This way I can focus on using up some of my eyeshadows this year.

Goal 4: Makeup purgatory - Use one neglected item every day. I'm going to try and think of the item I used the least recently, generally the "I can't remember the last time I used this" item and use it that day. - SUCCESS! I used 4 eyeshadows, a blush, an eyeliner, and a concealer that I haven't pulled out in a while.

Goal 5: Minimalist challenge - Every day I'm going to find items in my apartment to donate or trash. On Day 1, I'll let go of one item.. Day 2, two items.. etc. By the end of the week I will have let go of 28 items! They can be anything: makeup, beauty products, clothes or shoes, kitchen utensils, books, etc. - SUCCESS! I let go of a couple pairs of shoes, some clothing items, books, dvds, a keychain, my old cell phone, a scarf organizer, and some jewelry. Most of it I haven't used in over a year.. but it was all still hard to let go of! Really trying not to be so attached to things anymore. It definitely helped having a certain number of items I had to get to! I'm going to do this challenge every 3 months.


Week 3 Goals

Goal 1: Purchase 0 material items - no beauty products, no clothes or accessories. Basically nothing non-consumable. Allowable expenses include food and drinks, monthly bills, experiences like movie tickets. - This is a repeat from last week.. will be doing this one all month!

Goal 2: Use up a lipstick - This is also a repeat from last week. I'll be working on Peach Blossom until it's finished.

Goal 3: Use an eyeshadow every day for a week - Another repeat from last week. I'm going to use Wedge this time.

Goal 4: Find dupes for wishlist items - I'm going to go through my wishlist for upcoming collections and beside each item I'm going to try to list things I already own that will have the same effect. It might not help to narrow down my list any more but at least I'll be thinking about it.

Goal 5: Use the myfitnesspal app every day - One of the things I need to focus on is not letting my impulse to buy things translate into overeating. I definitely felt like that was an issue last week so I'm going to try to keep it more under control this week.

Last week was tough. Also, over the past couple of days I found myself wanting a lot of items like the new Kat Von D lipsticks, the NARS Jardin Perdu duo, a couple of the lipsticks from Tarte, etc. Most of them are permanent so I'm going to put them off and it definitely helps that I know I'm not allowing myself to buy anything right now. I'm really happy that I didn't let stress or emotional issues be a justification for shopping last week. That's been a huge problem for me and I'm still working on it.

Hope everyone's having a good week so far!

 

[DarylandCarole]

July No Buy - 2 Week Update [COLOR=4B0082]"Anyone can do anything for a week." [/COLOR] Week 2 Goals: Completed!:cheer: Goal 1: Purchase 0 material items - SUCCESS! I purchased a small sketchbook and drawing pencils but I counted them as experience items. The pencil tin also doubled as a DIY palette! Goal 2: Use up a lipstick - I've been working on finishing up my Peach Blossom lipstick. It's not there yet but I did use it every day that I wore makeup - I'll carry it over to next week. Goal 3: Use an eyeshadow every day for a week - SUCCESS! I used All That Glitters eyeshadow every day that I wore makeup. I also made my own mini palette with: Pink Swoon and Melba blushes; Blanc Type, Dazzlelight, All That Glitters, Bamboo, Soft Brown and Wedge eyeshadows. I was lemming for a nude eyeshadow palette but I decided to use what I had on hand instead! What a concept eh? This way I can focus on using up some of my eyeshadows this year.  Goal 4: Makeup purgatory - Use one neglected item every day. I'm going to try and think of the item I used the least recently, generally the "I can't remember the last time I used this" item and use it that day. - SUCCESS! I used 4 eyeshadows, a blush, an eyeliner, and a concealer that I haven't pulled out in a while. Goal 5: Minimalist challenge - Every day I'm going to find items in my apartment to donate or trash. On Day 1, I'll let go of one item.. Day 2, two items.. etc. By the end of the week I will have let go of 28 items! They can be anything: makeup, beauty products, clothes or shoes, kitchen utensils, books, etc. - SUCCESS! I let go of a couple pairs of shoes, some clothing items, books, dvds, a keychain, my old cell phone, a scarf organizer, and some jewelry. Most of it I haven't used in over a year.. but it was all still hard to let go of! Really trying not to be so attached to things anymore. It definitely helped having a certain number of items I had to get to! I'm going to do this challenge every 3 months. Week 3 Goals Goal 1: Purchase 0 material items - no beauty products, no clothes or accessories. Basically nothing non-consumable. Allowable expenses include food and drinks, monthly bills, experiences like movie tickets. - This is a repeat from last week.. will be doing this one all month! Goal 2: Use up a lipstick - This is also a repeat from last week. I'll be working on Peach Blossom until it's finished. Goal 3: Use an eyeshadow every day for a week - Another repeat from last week. I'm going to use Wedge this time. Goal 4: Find dupes for wishlist items - I'm going to go through my wishlist for upcoming collections and beside each item I'm going to try to list things I already own that will have the same effect. It might not help to narrow down my list any more but at least I'll be thinking about it. Goal 5: Use the myfitnesspal app every day - One of the things I need to focus on is not letting my impulse to buy things translate into overeating. I definitely felt like that was an issue last week so I'm going to try to keep it more under control this week. Last week was tough. Also, over the past couple of days I found myself wanting a lot of items like the new Kat Von D lipsticks, the NARS Jardin Perdu duo, a couple of the lipsticks from Tarte, etc. Most of them are permanent so I'm going to put them off and it definitely helps that I know I'm not allowing myself to buy anything right now. I'm really happy that I didn't let stress or emotional issues be a justification for shopping last week. That's been a huge problem for me and I'm still working on it. Hope everyone's having a good week so far!

I really like #4. I've done it before by looking at similar colors and wearing them, but haven't written them down. Good idea! Good luck this week! Sounds like you're doing well.

 

[Jaymuhlee]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaymuhlee
I've amended my list a bit. After tallying up my blushes and realizing I'm well over the number in my head, my upcoming collections totals have gone from 4 blushes to 0. The lipstick number is still tbd (based on swatches/performance) but it's currently at 8 from 13. I'm still planning on bringing that down, and hopefully B2M'ing if/where possible.



Annnnnd I'm down to 2. ANR is a skip now, Artificially Wild is still pending (I have to try Icon on IRL to decide), and I'll maybeget Fashion Revival from the Matte Lip Collection. I decided to hold strong to my 100 Lipsticks Max goal so there's just no room. I'm purging, but not for formulas that don't sit well on me (like MAC mattes), or colors that are too similar to ones I already own. Plus, I've been introduced to the wonderful world of Givenchy and their Le Rouges are dangerous.

I haven't been keeping up in here too much with all the diet/weight-loss talk, but I hope you're all doing well with your low-buy goals!

 

[Maris Crane]

I am trying really desperate to be good. I posted in the NARS Dual Dimension shadow thread for anyone not on a low/no buy who can take advantage of the Murale promo. I need cleansing oil, so between the 3 NARS Shadows I want, and a cleansing oil, it'd be easy to get the $125 minimum. But I do not need anymore neutral eyeshadows - and I broke down and bought NYX Rust and I haven't touched LORAC Garnet from PRO yet; so if I desperately want a cranberry or burgundy colour I can use one of those. I have a $10 gift card from the last Shoppers promotion, so I'm sure I can just find a cleansing oil at Shoppers without having to break out my credit card. I've deleted the email, and I'm doing everything I can not to give in.

Also, I'm using Tom Ford Nude Dip as motivation to just not haul when I'm feeling bored or sad or tempted by extra points. I'd rather have just that one item than a bunch of other crap I don't want as much.

Quote: @veronikawithak Goal 3: Use an eyeshadow every day for a week -


Goal 4: Find dupes for wishlist items - I'm going to go through my wishlist for upcoming collections and beside each item I'm going to try to list things I already own that will have the same effect. It might not help to narrow down my list any more but at least I'll be thinking about it.



I'm taking these two! Lord knows, I can find dupes - it's not like I can't or don't use Google to find Law and Order or The Wire re-runs streaming online. Certainly, I can type in dupe and shadow name and find something before I breakout the credit card.

AND just today's FOTD:

GA Master Corrector #1
The Tom Ford Traceless Liquid routine - big day at work so I felt like using the luxury brands. Of course, it was over Hard Candy's Green Primer as a base, Hard Candy Glamouflage for spots and Maybelline Age Rewind under the eyes

but no matter...
Bourjois Bronzing Primer - I'm seeing pan on this one.
The Balm Mary-Lou Manizer to highlight and Chanel JC in #99 Rose Petale.
MAC Pedro Lourenco Quad - Pink Sands in the socket, with ATG on lid and Sable in the outer corners. I saw kristingehm said the last two were dupes in the LORAC Pro 2 so I'm hoping this'll tide me over and keep me from hauling a palette I'm not sold on.
WnW Brule on brow bone, with the usual BB Black Ink winged.
Tom Ford Private Blend lip shine in Quiver.
Neutrogena Anti-Shine Pressed Powder to set.

 

[veronikawithak]

I am trying really desperate to be good. I posted in the NARS Dual Dimension shadow thread for anyone not on a low/no buy who can take advantage of the Murale promo. I need cleansing oil, so between the 3 NARS Shadows I want, and a cleansing oil, it'd be easy to get the $125 minimum. But I do not need anymore neutral eyeshadows - and I broke down and bought NYX Rust and I haven't touched LORAC Garnet from PRO yet; so if I desperately want a cranberry or burgundy colour I can use one of those. I have a $10 gift card from the last Shoppers promotion, so I'm sure I can just find a cleansing oil at Shoppers without having to break out my credit card. I've deleted the email, and I'm doing everything I can not to give in.

Also, I'm using Tom Ford Nude Dip as motivation to just not haul when I'm feeling bored or sad or tempted by extra points. I'd rather have just that one item than a bunch of other crap I don't want as much.

I'm taking these two! Lord knows, I can find dupes - it's not like I can't or don't use Google to find Law and Order or The Wire re-runs streaming online. Certainly, I can type in dupe and shadow name and find something before I breakout the credit card.

Hang in there!! Good job deleting the e-mail.. that was smart! Maybe set yourself a goal of using some of your untried shadows like Garnet over the next few days? Seeing things that are neglected usually helps me realize I don't need new stuff if I don't even get to everything I have! I've been having a hard time lately too with all of the new stuff coming out.. but I'm really determined to make the last half of the year better than the first. We can do this!

 

[charlotte366]

Hello Ladies

I got back rom my holiday in Kenya yesterday and its taken me seperate attempts to read all unread posts in the thread and catch up!

I hope you are all ok and big hugs to anyone who is having a difficult time right now.

No buy July is still going strong, I haven't acquired any make up yet, I even avoided getting new stuff in duty free at the airport.

Using stuff up hasn't gone very well this month though, I didn't take or wear any make up in Kenya

I put my face on for work today and it felt a touch overwhelming, I wasn't sure what to choose!

I still haven't done my half year inventory, so i plan on trying to do that this weekend and post it up. i want to see where I have made progress and where I have slipped up, If I have done ok I am going to allow myself to make a small sephora haul to the UK now they ship here as a special treat.

Big hugs everyone xxx

 

[NaomiH]

Hello Ladies

I got back rom my holiday in Kenya yesterday and its taken me seperate attempts to read all unread posts in the thread and catch up!

I hope you are all ok and big hugs to anyone who is having a difficult time right now.

No buy July is still going strong, I haven't acquired any make up yet, I even avoided getting new stuff in duty free at the airport.

Using stuff up hasn't gone very well this month though, I didn't take or wear any make up in Kenya

I put my face on for work today and it felt a touch overwhelming, I wasn't sure what to choose!

I still haven't done my half year inventory, so i plan on trying to do that this weekend and post it up. i want to see where I have made progress and where I have slipped up, If I have done ok I am going to allow myself to make a small sephora haul to the UK now they ship here as a special treat.

Big hugs everyone xxx

Hope you had a wonderful time in Kenya, Charlotte!

 

[veronikawithak]

Hello Ladies

I got back rom my holiday in Kenya yesterday and its taken me seperate attempts to read all unread posts in the thread and catch up!

I hope you are all ok and big hugs to anyone who is having a difficult time right now.

No buy July is still going strong, I haven't acquired any make up yet, I even avoided getting new stuff in duty free at the airport.

Using stuff up hasn't gone very well this month though, I didn't take or wear any make up in Kenya

I put my face on for work today and it felt a touch overwhelming, I wasn't sure what to choose!

I still haven't done my half year inventory, so i plan on trying to do that this weekend and post it up. i want to see where I have made progress and where I have slipped up, If I have done ok I am going to allow myself to make a small sephora haul to the UK now they ship here as a special treat.

Big hugs everyone xxx

Welcome back! Hope you enjoyed your trip! Looking forward to your inventory too.. glad to see you around again.