veronikawithak
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Finished another mini Bite gloss today (5 total) and now I'm down to the last 3 I have open! So satisfying seeing the empty containers start lining up in the box.
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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PixieDancer
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Palette Challenge: Used my new Amrezy palette. It's a keeper. Also dupable. But I like how compact it is for travel. And I'll be able to create several looks w it. Also used my new Icon lipstick w/ Nightmoth liner. I love this combo for fall. And I think it's made me decide to skip most of the vampy lipsticks coming out! Bonus! I can't wait to try this lippie w different liner combos!
DMcG9
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That's a good lippie/liner combo to try! I am gonna give it a go soon too. It looks great on you!
DarylandCarole
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You look so gorgeous, Pixie! I'm going to try Icon and Nightmoth, too.
DarylandCarole
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Disclaimer... I'm not trying to encourage purchases, just giving info.
Fyi, ladies... IF any of you want the Simpsons Pink Sprinkles blush (of course as part of your low buy), its been restocked on MAC's site. I suspect that this will be the last restock of anything Simpsons-related except maybe the eye shadow palettes.
Also, I suspect there won't be restocks of any of the Novel Romance lippies, so if you were debating on one I would get it from Nordie's, etc.
If I'm wrong and they restock any of this, let me know. I'm taking a guess based on some info that I've gotten, so I want to know if it's incorrect.
Fyi, ladies... IF any of you want the Simpsons Pink Sprinkles blush (of course as part of your low buy), its been restocked on MAC's site. I suspect that this will be the last restock of anything Simpsons-related except maybe the eye shadow palettes.
Also, I suspect there won't be restocks of any of the Novel Romance lippies, so if you were debating on one I would get it from Nordie's, etc.
If I'm wrong and they restock any of this, let me know. I'm taking a guess based on some info that I've gotten, so I want to know if it's incorrect.
DarylandCarole
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Good to know that I'm not alone in the book purchasing area! It's probably the one thing that I have more of than make-up. I have stopped buying them, for the most part. occasionally I make an exception but since I've moved several times I've gotten tired of lugging boxes of books around. I'm trying to give some away but I want most of them!
DarylandCarole
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I love your posts, Glittery! You are like me, very open about how you feel. Sometimes I think the world might have less murders, school shootings, etc. if people felt they could be open about what they were feeling and not be stigmatized by feeling depressed, anxious, angry, etc. I've often thought about a lot of the things that you mentioned. I'm very introspective and analytical. My mother used to tell me that I analyzed things too much. so for a long time I considered it a bad trait. Eventually, I realized that in my personal life I needed to restrain my impulse to analyze everything, but I could use that skill in my work life. It is a VERY worthwhile skill to have, especially these days with so much information available to us.Hey Girls!
I've been following along with your adventures and read through everything. Things seem to be moving along really, really well for most of us!
I purchased a Simpson's lipglass - the purple one - and got a B2M of Plumful recently. I also purchased Reckless Lipglass from the ANR & bought a sample size of the melon pigment. Not too bad! Thinking of the new RIRI Viva Glam II lippie and lipglass, but not sure it's something I'd wear enough. I'm pale and it looks kinda ashy. Might have to swatch it in person to see if it's my cup of tea.
I did buy a bunch of drugstore stuff in the States - Milani - when we went down there - a lipgloss and 2 purple BU eyeliners (dupe for MAC's Perfect Purple liner). Milani is like a unicorn in Canada - so hard to find the stuff I want, but can find some of it in stores. I also got Gold Deposit MSF & Sex & The Oyster shadow at CCO. Turns out S&TO is pretty close to my stuff from that fun water collection earlier this year (why is the name escaping me?! ALLURING AQUATIC...yesss...). Ahhh, when will I learn. DUPES. THEY ARE ALL DUPES OF EACH OTHER. haha.
Been doing a lot of thinking lately. Still having peaks and valleys in terms of my moods. It's strange - you almost get used to feeling down & having such intensely sad days. It's not normal though - not really. I think for me, routine and goals are key. If I don't have a regular routine I seem to go a bit funny. I have found when I'm taking classes I'm really effective at life. LOL. I need regimes & focus. I also over analyze everything to death. "Am I happy? Am I good enough? Will everything be great in my relationship always? When will I have deep and meaningful friendships again?" lalalala. On and on it goes. Hubs is usually pretty happy about everything. I wish my brain felt that calm haha. I really admire people who can 'corner off' parts of their brain - I'm starting to wonder if being grateful and compartmentalizing life are keys to success.
Lost a total of 17 pounds. Feeling very, very good about that. Still sticking to my dairy reduced and wheat free diet. Feeling stronger and more alert than before.
Been looking at my goals and life lately and I read a great article here: http://www.forbes.com/sites/laurashin/2014/08/20/the-buy-nothing-year-how-two-roommates-saved-more-than-55000/
It was really interesting as a concept. I love life experiments. Seriously considering doing this next year with hubs (we are discussing and he's on board) and then blogging about it. That would be a NO BUY ladies. NO BUY of EVERYTHING not essential.I'm really good at writing & I figure I could save money, pay off debt, and practice writing techniques all at the same time.
I loved @Audrey C's return post - Thanks girl. Nice reading! To @SassyWonder - girl you got this! I know it's a struggle sometimes. My hubs started noticing my makeup purchases too late last year & while he's pretty understanding, I could tell he was not impressed. It's not really until I was ready to make a change that I could be effective though. Outside pressures will not make a lasting impression in relation to your habits. Stick with us, we got you!
I've been reading a great book - The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg. It's all about how you can change existing bad habits and replace them with healthy ones to make you more effective. Really eye opening too, as a lot of the book focuses on marketing loops and how we are conditioned to buy.
@burghchick, @mel33t, @veronikawithak, @PeachTwist, @PixieDancer, @Ajigglin, @Maris Crane - who else did I forget?! How ya going girlies?! Loved reading your updates ya'll! Keep up with the progress.
Your introspective nature can help you a lot, too. Many people don't know themselves very well because they either just don't think that way, or they're afraid to think about it. I understand your wishes to be a happy, carefree person. I used to think about that, too. But I've realized that it's just not me. Not that I can't be happy, I can, but I will always have that analytical introspective nature. I try to make the best of it.
I'm very impressed with the weight loss, and envious! I can't seem to lose a pound. And you're doing really well with your low-buy, too! All in all it sounds like you're doing really well. I read a book similar to the one you are reading. In the one that I read the girl gave up a different thing each month for a year. Coffee one month, the newspaper the next, etc. I actually have quite a few books about things like spending too much (The Overspent American, Money Can't Buy My Love are two), and how we're deluged with messages about what we should buy. I should read some of them again!
Like you said, so many things really are dupes. There are only so many color combinations that can be done.I really enjoy reading your posts, so please keep writing them! I do believe that you, me, and others who struggle with down moods aren't doomed to feel that way permanently. I could be wrong, but I find I'm much happier when I believe that. My life has been mostly crappy for the last few years, but most days I believe that I have the ability to figure out a way to make it better. The physical problems that I have now do frustrate me a lot because I feel like I can't control my body, but I try not to think that way for too long. It doesn't accomplish anything. I just keep trying to fix the problems and keep going.
veronikawithak
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It's never too late! My totals aren't something to be proud of either.. but it's a work in progress. Welcome back!
veronikawithak
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Yes, I did mention that everyone's driving me crazy acting like she invented the look. Lol. As far as I know the only product she's confirmed wearing is MAC lipliner in Whirl!
PixieDancer
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Thanks boo! I can't wait to pair Icon w/ all my vampy lip pencils this fall!! Yay for versatility!
Do it! It will look sooooo gorg on you sweetie!
Awww! Never ever ever too late! You are always welcome here! It's been a year of ups & downs for most of us I think. The key is consistency. Like anything else you want to accomplish, it takes a LOT of discipline. We all know the struggle is REAL! But we CAN reform bad habits into good habits... Consistency & lots of repetition. Welcome back hun!! Glad to see you!
PixieDancer
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Palette Challenge: Today I used my version of the MAC Rimal Dahabia quad. When it came out, I liked the combo, and I already had 3 of the 4 shades, so I bought an empty quad and built my own version of the quad to keep me from buying yet another neutral-ish palette. I like having these shades together for a quick, well put together look. I DO feel like it is a VERY similar look to the one I created yesterday with the Amrezy palette... So I need to start being more aware that I am drawn to these kind of palette shades & color combos so I don't keep getting sucked into these purchases.
Maris Crane
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Quote:Originally Posted by PixieDancer
Palette Challenge:
Used my new Amrezy palette. It's a keeper. Also dupable. But I like how compact it is for travel. And I'll be able to create several looks w it.
Also used my new Icon lipstick w/ Nightmoth liner. I love this combo for fall. And I think it's made me decide to skip most of the vampy lipsticks coming out! Bonus!
I can't wait to try this lippie w different liner combos!
You look gorgeous, @PixieDancer!
Palette Challenge:
Used my new Amrezy palette. It's a keeper. Also dupable. But I like how compact it is for travel. And I'll be able to create several looks w it.
Also used my new Icon lipstick w/ Nightmoth liner. I love this combo for fall. And I think it's made me decide to skip most of the vampy lipsticks coming out! Bonus!
I can't wait to try this lippie w different liner combos!
You look gorgeous, @PixieDancer!
Maris Crane
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I think I've done pretty well on my September Shop My Stash bucket. I've also been trying to use my Revlon CS Whipped and Missha Perfect Cover Bb cream once each at least each week. Thus far, I've also fallen back in love with BB Skin - my bottle still about half-full, but it's lasting pretty well through a full shift (8 hour shift, including an hour for commuting, salutations, finish up work! So, 9 hours each day?) We didn't get much of a Summer and it's pretty much already fall so it's not sweating off my face. I want to make an effort to use up this bottle by end of November! But today, I'm doing the Revlon CS Whipped. Sooo... FOTD: Cetaphil Daily Lotion & Maybelline Baby Skin primer on my nose for a base under the Revlon. Revlon CS Whipped foundation with Sephora #55 Airbrush. Essence I
DarylandCarole
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I think most of us have been there. I sometimes think of what else I could've done with money I've spent on make-up and clothes. I'd have a nice new car, I'd bet. I need to think of that when I'm lemming for a new lippie.
DarylandCarole
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Hey ladies, I was thinking about a way to prevent impulse buying when new products launch. You know how you get all excited and extra things fall into your online cart? What if those of us who are wake waiting for it to go on sale would come in this forum and try to support each other in sticking to our lists? We could let each other know that we're online and waiting for the sale, and write our list of must haves, and any things we know we don't need but are lemming for.
Maris Crane
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You know what I hate about myself? (Well, strongly dislike...) even when I've made a point to go on a low/no buy, the addiction just switches over to something else. Last week, I did a bunch of laundry and I ended up with... 7 PAIRS OF JEANS DRYING IN A LINE ON THE TABLE IN THE LAUNDRY ROOM. They ranged in price, from a $8 pair from Forever XXI, up to ones bought in Aritzia. But they all pretty much look exactly the same - sure; a couple were high-waisted (COH Rockets, two pairs bought in a Hollister online flash sale) and one pair were distressed Abercrombie ones bought super on sale (inspired by chelseawears) but no-one needs that many pairs of jeans. Especially when there were probably the same amount already clean and hanging up in my closet that also were the same. All skinny, all dark wash. Seriously. The amount I've spent on clothes on jeans could probably cover my airfare to Russia. (I'm dying to go!). But I think part of the problem is all the ladies I follow on Instagram for makeup stuff, end up also posting OOTD, bags they bought, whatever. And if I follow a fashion blogger, half of the time they post the makeup they buy too. I need to stop. I'd much rather when I eventually settle down with kids and whatever, that I can talk about my experiences rather than all the disposable crap I bought.
veronikawithak
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I think that's a great idea! I know we've occasionally done pre-launch lists in the days leading up to collections but it would be really fun to "stalk" together too!
FOTD... * Benefit The POREfessional (don’t know about minimizing pores but it did keep any oiliness at bay) * NARS Sheer Glow Foundation - Siberia * MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 * MAC Brow Pencil - Stud * MAC Eyeshadow - Smut (also for brows) * NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base * NYX Jumbo Eye Pencil - Milk (haven't used this in ages; used this as a base for the inner third and corner of my lid) * Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Suspect on the outer third, Busted to intensify the outer v + outer third of lower lashline, Bootycall on the middle third, Verve on the inner third and inner corner. Really love how this turned out! * BareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black * MAC Blush - Strada (contour) * NARS Blush - Sex Fantasy * NYX Slim Line Lip Pencil - Black Berry (I applied it on its side, then blended it out with the pointed side of a double-ended cotton bud so it looked more grey on my lips than black) * MAC Lipstick - Up the Amp I really love the combo of Black Berry and Up the Amp. Oddly enough I tried the combo to get something similar to the NARS Audacious lipstick in Dominique, but this isn't close at all, really. This is much more similar to MAC Heroine, IMO. I still like it, though! :cheer: Quick pic I took of the look on my iPod this morning...
(The photo really does not do the lips justice. They look much more cool-toned purple in person than in the photo!)
