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

[DarylandCarole]

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.

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!

That's what I was thinking. Of course we could still check the stalking party in the regular thread, but if we had each other to say "I'm really wanting to buy this lippie even tho it's not on my list", then maybe we could help each other. I often get caught up in the excitement and buy something that I don't need and have told myself I wouldn't buy. When I see that a bunch of others are wanting some item that's not on my list it can sway me. I did manage to resist Hearts Aflame from ANR even tho I liked it. But I bought several lippies in a similar shade last fall and still have them, so I didn't need it. That's the kind of habit that I want to get into!

 

[kait0]

I'm on a documentary kick and I just watched one called "Queen of Versailles" and it's about a woman and her family that build the largest home in the U.S., and it's inspired by versailles. But during the process the stock market crash happened and so they lost a ton of their money/their company. Anyways, it's interesting and it made me feel a bit sick, because it illustrates how you will always want more, and that no amount of money, house, clothing, etc. will ever satisfy you. I recommend it and it's on netflix

 

[DarylandCarole]

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.

That's a very good point about the experiences. I love clothes, too, and have a bunch of them. Since I'm not working right now I hardly need anything other than pjs and workout clothes, but I still buy nice clothes, too. My problem is I want something that makes me happy NOW rather than waiting until I save up money. I have to figure out cheap/free ways of getting a pleasure fix while I save money. If it helps, I'm going to try to sell some of the clothes that are good brands that I don't wear anymore. I'm considering a site called Threadflip as well as E Bay. (I don't have high end designer clothes so my options are limited.). Things that aren't good brands I just give to Goodwill. If I get some money from the other brands I'll feel a little better about it all.

 

[DarylandCarole]

I'm on a documentary kick and I just watched one called "Queen of Versailles" and it's about a woman and her family that build the largest home in the U.S., and it's inspired by versailles. But during the process the stock market crash happened and so they lost a ton of their money/their company. Anyways, it's interesting and it made me feel a bit sick, because it illustrates how you will always want more, and that no amount of money, house, clothing, etc. will ever satisfy you. I recommend it and it's on netflix

I saw that! Fascinating and sad, too. It proves that saying "the more money you have, the more you spend" is often true.

 

[PixieDancer]

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!

Thanks so much hun!! Xoxo

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.

Good idea. We'll just have to be super careful not to accidently enable. Sometimes it's a fine line. Talking about what we bought or what we are loving in our stash... But I like the idea of being talked down from an impulse buy rather than getting the regular thread pokey stick! Heehee

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.

Such a great point! I'm like that w those Portofino Blouses from Express! Ugh... Seriously, I don't need the same shirt in 100 different colors & prints! I did just walk in there yesterday & turned right around and walked out. It can become a cycle! I started a notepad in my phone where I have to put down every dollar of daily spending. Not bills, but the everyday expenses, even the little things like gum or Starbucks. It's alarming. So it's making me so much more aware of every dollar that just flits away! Real eye opener!!

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!)

My GAWD!! Such a beautiful FOTD! UTA is perfection on you girlie!!

 

[VAL4M]

OMG, that discipline writing down every purchase! I have to say living in the city make you spending more then if you were living in a little town! We are bombarded with sales, little shops, New arrivals, etc. An eye opener for me was reading an article about fast fashion, like H&M and Zara, that make you think after 6 weeks that you are out of date, because they are launching new collections 6 time a year (Are you thinking about MAC now?) Also now clothing are made to only last a couple of wash, instead of years. And than worst those cloths are made with plastic by products (viscose, Lycra etc) and take years to decompose. Now I'm much more careful of what i'm buying and try as much as possible to buy from local designer. So not only i'm no longer shopping and going to the mall (less temptation) but i'm supporting, local workforce, talent and business and those designers are only launching 2 collections a years so that pretty much reduced the amount i'm buying per year.

 

[dodotheextinct]

Wow! Gorgeous looks! This really makes me want to dip into my collection to pull out those vampy lipsticks.

On another note I was wondering if someone could lead me to a section of the forum for asking advice on makeup for a certain dress. Thanks in advanced!

 

[PixieDancer]

Wow! Gorgeous looks! This really makes me want to dip into my collection to pull out those vampy lipsticks. On another note I was wondering if someone could lead me to a section of the forum for asking advice on makeup for a certain dress. Thanks in advanced!

Thanks hun!! This is always my fav time of year... The Summer to Fall transition! Bring out those vampy lippies!! As for the makeup advice... Feel free to post a pic of your dress in here, we'd be happy to give you some recs... You can also start your own thread asking for the advice you need. HTH

 

[dodotheextinct]

Thank you! Here's a picture of the dress itself. It's a strange bright teal blue shade which stumps me on what sort of makeup I should wear with the dress itself.

 

[PixieDancer]

Thank you! Here's a picture of the dress itself. It's a strange bright teal blue shade which stumps me on what sort of makeup I should wear with the dress itself. 

My advice would be... The bolder or more colorful the clothes, the more neutral you should go with your eye makeup. You could still do a nice smokey eye if it's an evening event, but maybe go with a nice brown or bronze smokey eye rather than a classic black. Don't be afraid to use a nice liner... Just don't go too crazy with the cat eye affect. Maybe even do a pop of color liner on the bottom lashline. I'd probably go highlight crazy! A pretty coral blush. And keep the lips simple with a shiny gloss. That's just my personal advice. If you want a more specific look breakdown, you could let us know what colors or palettes you have for reference. The dress is really cute! I'd love to see the finished look w you all dolled up!

 

[VAL4M]

Thank you! Here's a picture of the dress itself. It's a strange bright teal blue shade which stumps me on what sort of makeup I should wear with the dress itself.

I agree with PixieDancer, Perfect skin, nice contour, neutral eyes and a nice pink lips go on pixiwoo for the Angelina Joli tutorial
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxox_MFpy7c

 

[PixieDancer]

Ugh double post

 

[PixieDancer]

I agree with PixieDancer, Perfect skin, nice contour, neutral eyes and a nice pink lips go on pixiwoo for the Angelina Joli tutorial  http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pxox_MFpy7c

I'm gonna go check it out too! I don't know why I always forget about pixiwoo! Honestly, I've been avoiding blogs & YouTube because those darn things enable the crap out of me to buy more makeup! Heehee

 

[PixieDancer]

[@]dodotheextinct[/@] I think this would be pretty...

Got this from: http://www.myeyeshadowconsultant.com

 

[VAL4M]

Honestly, I've been avoiding blogs & YouTube because those darn things enable the crap out of me to buy more makeup! Heehee

LOL I know! but this video is Team Low-Buy friendly, I mean you (all of us) all have similar product in our stash, i'm sure you won't be lemming any products after watching this video

 

[PixieDancer]

LOL I know! but this video is Team Low-Buy friendly, I mean you (all of us) all have similar product in our stash, i'm sure you won't be lemming any products after watching this video

Good to know! Heehee I blame my lack of willpower, blogs, YouTube, and Specktra for 75% of my makeup stash!

 

[mel33t]

@veronikawithak the hourglass blush palette just went up on Sephora. I don't think its available for purchase yet, maybe only for Rouge, but its up. :stars:

 

[veronikawithak]

@veronikawithak the hourglass blush palette just went up on Sephora. I don't think its available for purchase yet, maybe only for Rouge, but its up. :stars:

Thanks! Saw that this morning. I'm Rouge and it's not up for us yet either.. will be stalking though!

 

[janette9687]

whooooa its been awhile! Last I was here was a little after I left Japan, well heres my buys for the year so far

- MAC Fantasy of Flowers
Perfect Topping (rec'vd swap)

- LimeCrime
Wicked velvetine
Salem velvetine
2 liners

- MAC AA
Both blushes
ED bronzer
Enchanted l/s

-MAC Artifically Wild
Taupe Blush
Pink Cult Blush
Natural WIlderness es


So I havent really been on a no buy but from what i have noticed is that I am really being very strict on my makeup purchases. For AW i bought those blindly I havent seen them becasue I am away for training. NW es is a color for me becasue im olvie tone so that justified them for me. I did major clean up, i went from 5 MAC 15 pans to 3, and got rid of my color quads, my Kat Von D palettes and tones of blushes, tarte palettes, I seriously said F'k IT and straight up gave it away, but the lovely ladies that got it i could tell they are really enjoying it, they are the kind that wouldnt ever spend what I just did in makeup so i really prefer it that way instead of it rotting away. I even gave brushes away, from sigmas, bobbi browns to even hakuhodos. It was just sickening.

Moving in with my boyfriend also made me realize how much space and room I have to compromise, my makeup hoarding almost made me ashamed of myself. My bf doesnt care he knows makeup is my thing but I cared. So im doing better, i really have to watch out for the holidays, so far I know for a fact i am getting that HG blush palette, i use my ambient one on a daily so i am proud of that. but as i have been buying new makeup items i get rid of items, so i already went through my stash to get rid of three more blushes. It helps and it makes me feel better as my collection feels managible and im actually wearing it. Now i feel in trouble with the mac holiday collection because im a sucker for baby pigments but ima have to sort through my es for them.

sorry for the spelling, im on lunch break eeeek

 

[PixieDancer]

Welcome back @janette9687! Looks like you're doing a great job! Good for you! And CONGRATS on the move-in with the BF!! Glad he understands your "little thing!" HeeHee



As for me... Confession time.
Nothing too major, but I'm feeling conflicted.
I have been doing really well with my collection purge and decided to let myself use some of my sale money to get 2 NARS Audacious lipsicks. Problem is, there are just SOOOOOO many shades to choose from. And I tried to be really responsible and research so I wouldn't buy close dupes. Well, THAT led to me buying 4 instead of 2. Now I know the shades I picked are unique to things I already own. And I went with Fall Season shades that I will use right now. Which could potentially help me weed out and purge more things from my currant stash that may not be getting love due to these new additions. And I DO get a discount at NARS, so it wasn't too horrible.
BUT... I hate that I'm making excuses...
I should have stuck to my 2 limit. And I'm disappointed that I hauled two too many lippies. I think I will force myself to part with at least 2 more lipsticks from my stash before the NARS ones arrive. It's probably the only way to get past the nagging feeling of guilt.

Just a word of warning. DON'T "research" the NARS Audacious lipsticks. Just don't. They are expensive. Not a lot of product.
IF you fall victim to them. Just pick a shade you think you'll like. You most likely will. They all got great reviews and look to be nice quality. Just DON'T research swatches. OR you'll end up with more! And in some cases LOTS more. YOU HAVE BEEN WARNED!!

In my Palette Challenge news:
No new updates since I haven't worn any eyeshadow the last 2 days. Kept things pretty simple.
I did use my Revlon Matte Balm in Elusive, which made me feel good about skipping MAC Hoop. I already had the Revlon one before Hoop came out. And I resisted when they said Elusive was a dupe. The old me would have bought Hoop anyways. But the new me skipped it! And now, everytime I use Elusive I feel good for holding my ground and having a cheaper, just-as-good version of another lippie!