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

[shellygrrl]

Problem solved. Thank'ee, Pixie! :hug:

 

[PixieDancer]

Problem solved.

Thank'ee, Pixie!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

Hey guys. I don't know how many people post in both here and #teambuyitall, but I posted in there a few days ago that I've been having some serious mental health issues, which included severe anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

I've been to the psychiatrist and I'm on prozac and xanax for now. Can't tell if the prozac is working - he said it would be at least a week before I started seeing a difference.

The reason I'm posting this here is because it's really made me reevaluate my priorities. Ever since this happened, I haven't spent a dime, and I haven't wanted to. And even though so far, I'm feeling better, I still haven't had the urge to shop. I actually really want to get rid of a lot of the things I have on the clearance bin that I don't need.

I'm not sure how much time I'll be spending on Specktra anymore. I intend to get at least Styled in Sepia from the matte lip but I think that's going to do it for me this year. Lord knows I don't need any more makeup.

I'm going to pop in every now and again. But I'm really going to miss you ladies. But this is something I need to do for myself while I get better.

 

[shellygrrl]

CQ, looking out for your mental health is way more important than makeup or anything else. Do what you need to do, pop in as you're able. :hug:

 

[Naynadine]

Hey guys. I don't know how many people post in both here and #teambuyitall, but I posted in there a few days ago that I've been having some serious mental health issues, which included severe anxiety and suicidal thoughts.

I've been to the psychiatrist and I'm on prozac and xanax for now. Can't tell if the prozac is working - he said it would be at least a week before I started seeing a difference.

The reason I'm posting this here is because it's really made me reevaluate my priorities. Ever since this happened, I haven't spent a dime, and I haven't wanted to. And even though so far, I'm feeling better, I still haven't had the urge to shop. I actually really want to get rid of a lot of the things I have on the clearance bin that I don't need.

I'm not sure how much time I'll be spending on Specktra anymore. I intend to get at least Styled in Sepia from the matte lip but I think that's going to do it for me this year. Lord knows I don't need any more makeup.

I'm going to pop in every now and again. But I'm really going to miss you ladies. But this is something I need to do for myself while I get better.

I really hope you will feel better soon!

 

[DarylandCarole]

Awww YOU LADIES!!! You make me so happy! Thank you for all of your compliments and encouragement, it means the world to me!  I love being here.  It's a great place to be! I purchased RRVG2 gloss and lipstick - returned the lipstick. Felt like a creep returning an item/money for charity. UGHHH.  But honestly, it would've gone to waste as it wasn't my shade. Yet another time I let a salegirl sell me something that wasn't right for me! Lesson learned, for at least a while anyways!  @veronikawithak - love that your working your way through products & I really love that you are keeping track of expiry dates, etc.  It's important for cleanliness of course and health in general.  The other day I had to throw out a scrub that had gone off (the smell was strange) - what a waste.  Paying attention to those details helps to keep us in good form and use up our products 'in order'.  When was your birthday?  HAPPY BIRTHDAY! ompom:  in case I already missed it!  I always identify so strongly with your posts too!  I feel like we could be 'in real life' friends!  When are you moving?!  (not to sound like a creepy stalker - when's your birthday?! when are you moving across Canada?  WHEN CAN WE BE IRL FRIENDS?!!!  )  @PixieDancer - Aww GIRL!  You are so sweet.  Thank you, Thank you for all of your wonderful words!  Over-analyzing is the enemy and stands in the way of achieving greatness and self-acceptance, I think.  I love LOVE your new pic that you posted!  Will you be performing in Vegas during Oct 10-13?  I'll be in town then (hubs doesn't know - tee hee - for his 30th birthday!) & if you are I would love to see you perform!  How's your palette rotation going?!  The NARS lippies sound great - you've been a good girl by not totally lemming!  @Ajigglin  - did you hear about your job interview?  Sounds like a great opportunity! I know you've been working so hard at finding the right career and job path - it's so, so important to like what we do!  Proud of you for sticking with it even though it must be so difficult sometimes!  @Maris Crane  - Thanks for your comments I'm so happy about the weight loss. It's like...a weight off my shoulders!  haha! :yahoo:  You are right about the blog accountability factor - if you have followers or people who are interested, it definitely keeps accountability up!  Also the Use It Up section or something like it is a great idea!     The next time you're lemming for a product - think of RUSSIA!  Maybe keep a picture/postcard of it in your wallet so you can remind yourself of your bigger goals? @lyseD  - I just got Plumful and I LOVE IT! (if you're still in the market for a perm. MAC lippie).   @MissTania - You are so right about the 'hoarding' aspect girl - I can't tell you how many products I've given away or thrown out recently because I didn't need them or I had dupes of them.  Just remember- ONWARD AND UPWARD!  As we all know cosmetics have an expiry and we need to keep that in mind when we're purchasing!  As Peter Walsh says, every item takes up 'real estate' in our homes and we are paying for this by paying for rent/mortgages - so really every item in our home is costing way more than the sticker price.  He says "Never throw good money after bad money,' meaning don't waste your good money (mortgage/rent/mental energy/etc) on bad money (items that we've purchased that we don't need).   @VAL4M  - WOW!  You've accomplished so much!  I love it!  Can't believe you did a marathon.  Running is so good for weight loss, but you're right - finding an activity that you love is so important.  I've done a 1/2 and thought I was going to die lol!   My hubs and I ran it 2 weeks before our wedding last year and it was quite the challenge. I loved it and would love to do another one.  We ran Seawheeze in Vancouver  And yes, I could see having your child as the #1 accomplishment of your life!  Sounds like you have created a very full life for yourself! :bigthumb: @burghchick  - Hey Girl!    Thanks so much for your lovely and encouraging comments!  I agree - we sound like two peas in a pod!  I also believe that the world would be a better place if people had more empathy or more open about their feelings.  I think people often get burned and that's why they retreat into themselves.  It happens to everyone. The key is to know who to trust with those feelings and who should be avoided, while not becoming bitter about the world in general ("The world is full of untrustworthy people," etc).  I think empathy and openness are keys to great careers, but they are usually careers that are stressful or emotional!  They key there is balance, of course.  I'm a teacher right now and it's so hard.  I'm only a sub, but honestly - sometimes it's very emotional. You see children going through so many challenges and difficulties.  The world truly does benefit from those people who are brave enough to share their vulnerability!  HAHAH about the book recs - I have a few of those rented from the library - great minds think alike!  The one about giving up one thing a month & the overspent American - do you recommend both?  I have those out right now!  hehe.  A big part of happiness I think is striving every day to do little things that are working towards a greater goal.  Like you said, sometimes people have crappy years and good years - but the key is to stick with the struggle of the crappy year to get to the good one.  Sometimes it seems as if everything is going crappy, but if I can separate parts of my life I can see which parts are going really well and which parts need work.  I usually generalize ("I'm struggling right now..." etc) but if I really break it down it's one part of my life that I'm struggling in.  Not every part of my life. So that drives me forward and keeps my momentum up!  Good for you for striving forward even when you feel like progress is stagnant - sometimes that's all we can do before we get to the next part that's waiting for us! xo @shellygrrl  - Love the pic you posted!  The lipstick is gorgeous and so are you (but you look a little shellshocked about something?  The price of the NARS lippies perhaps?! haha).  @kait0  - as per your rec I just started Queen of Versailles. Halfway thru and having a hard time relating to these self indulgent people lol.  Trying hard not to be too judgmental, but HOLY MAN.  Can't believe it.  What a lifestyle.  @dodotheextinct  - LOVE THIS DRESS!!! Beautiful!  I agree, a neutral type eye would work great w/gold/brown tones.  @mel33t   - about this boy/shopping situation.  It sounds like he's already made it pretty clear that you're a 'low' priority to him because he only reappears when he needs you for some help or an ego boost.  You do not deserve this treatment.  You've earned everything you've got and you seem lovely.  I think you know what you want and need to do but I get that it's hard.  Sometimes people from our past remind us of happy times or memories that we'd like to hold on to.  But unless you want to reconnect in the future, I would say it's pretty clear that you need to cut ties for yourself.  He will not like it and he'll probably bitch about it to mutual friends/acquaintances.  You may feel like he's trying to paint you as 'a bitch' etc. for not talking to him/helping him/etc.  Any smart person who listens to his stories will understand the probable truth, that you had to get away to help yourself.  But honestly, you do not deserve this treatment and you shouldn't accept it.  From my experience, I can say that any man who truly wants to reconnect in a romantic way will make you the priority you deserve to be and will let you know that you are a priority.     What are you getting out of this relationship?  It doesn't seem like much, or anything at all.  Just someone who reappears when it's convenient for him.  I think especially given your romantic past, it's important to cut those ties.  Those ex-boyfriend/romantic feelings still have an impact on us unconsciously, even if we don't necessarily want a future with someone.  At least that's what I believe to be true.    Also - stay strong and resist your urges to 'shop your way out' of these feelings. Come on here - vent - PM us if you need to!  Go do your fav. hobby or activity, see friends, etc.  Keep busy and avoid, avoid, avoid the malls and online shopping, just like you've been doing. You're doing great girl. xo (I hope you don't take offence to what I'm saying!  I'm so sorry if I'm talking way, way too much here).  ALLLRIGHT Girlies. That's all I got for now.  Love the chats going on in here!  xoxo  PS - I decided to post a link to my wedding photos from 2013, simply so you can see who I am names to faces always helps me!  (This is a big step for me - I'm pretty private, but honestly - I've been in here for so long and haven't ever posted a pic...thought it might be time to share!). I thought since I want to start my blog project, I'd better get used to some internet 'publicity' haha.  And you can see my hot hubs too :eyelove:  GAWWWWD he's da best.  Engagement: http://www.kevintrowbridge.com/2013...ge-airplane-engagement-session-in-kelowna-bc/ Wedding: http://www.kevintrowbridge.com/2013...dding-at-the-harvest-golf-club-in-kelowna-bc/

Thanks so much for sharing these. So many beautiful photos! First, you were stunning on your wedding day! Just glowing. Your dress was gorgeous, and the flowers... Those vibrant colors are so nice! I'd love to have flowers like that for my wedding. And that car was amazing!! I love old cars, all of the chrome... I feel like I got to share a bit of your day after viewing these.

 

[DarylandCarole]

Hey guys. I don't know how many people post in both here and #teambuyitall, but I posted in there a few days ago that I've been having some serious mental health issues, which included severe anxiety and suicidal thoughts. I've been to the psychiatrist and I'm on prozac and xanax for now. Can't tell if the prozac is working - he said it would be at least a week before I started seeing a difference. The reason I'm posting this here is because it's really made me reevaluate my priorities. Ever since this happened, I haven't spent a dime, and I haven't wanted to. And even though so far, I'm feeling better, I still haven't had the urge to shop. I actually really want to get rid of a lot of the things I have on the clearance bin that I don't need. I'm not sure how much time I'll be spending on Specktra anymore. I intend to get at least Styled in Sepia from the matte lip but I think that's going to do it for me this year. Lord knows I don't need any more makeup. I'm going to pop in every now and again. But I'm really going to miss you ladies. But this is something I need to do for myself while I get better.

Crimson, I will miss you! But I understand the need to focus on important things. I hope the Prozac helps, if I remember right they say it takes 2 weeks or so. I'm glad that you wrote us a note and let us know how you're doing. Take good care of yourself.

 

[DarylandCarole]

Alright ladies, need some advice/help/support. Apologies in advance for the long posts. I've been doing really well lately with makeup and other material goods. I'm making sure to use cash with everything (I never use my cc anyway but I wanted more of the feeling of here's $100 for the week. That's it). So far its working and I'm really thinking through my purchases and I've found that sometimes I can just swatch and leave without purchasing. Recently, I've had a bit of a falling out with a friend. We didn't get into a fight or anything like that, honestly we've both just been busy and haven't had time for each other. Completely understandable. We used to date for a few months and agreed it wouldn't work out. This was like two years ago. And it really hurt me, not gonna lie. But I don't have feelings for him in that sense anymore. What hurts me now is that he remained friends with people who hurt me, who I've forgiven and moved on. He's also gotten into the habit of rubbing in how much he makes, where he's going on vacation, how nice his apartment is etc. Its gotten to the point where I've blocked him on social media because I don't want to see the pictures. It even bothers me more because I've literally clawed my way to where I am and he makes significantly more than me and is able to do these things without effort it seems. The last time he talked to me was about a month ago, right before my CPA and he asked me to proofread a paper for him for grad school. No hey, how are you. No how's the CPA studying. Nothing. I called him out and said that I wouldn't help him. He got pissy and whiny about it and we haven't really talked except for a few texts. Again, Nome of which he's asked me about how I'm doing or anything. Its always all about him and advice/favors. Part of me is saying just cut the cord and move on. This kid is seriously an ass hole and I have no clue what I'm holding on to. I'm no longer friends with that group so its not like we are in the same circles. I just don't feel like I deserve this. Bringing this back to makeup, I want to shop. And shop hard. I'm really trying to hold off. I'm doing really well and saving for the holidays and for my own vacation. I've cleaned out my stash again, staying away from Instagram, really playing with all my shadows, etc. But I just feel shitty. How do you guys let go of people? How do you deal with losing a close friend?

I haven't read the responses yet, so sorry if these are repeat questions/suggestions: Have you told him how you feel? Guys aren't the most perceptive in my opinion, and nobody is a mind reader. He might view what's going on between you differently. I'd talk to him if you haven't already about how one-sided you think the friendship is. I'd also be honest as to whether or not you actually are over him romantically. That might cloud your perception of things. In terms of the folks he hangs with that you don't like, just let him know that you don't feel comfortable being around them, and you are fine to hang with him solo. You won't be able to dictate who he can and can't be friends with, so make sure it doesn't come off as an ultimatum. As for the social media stuff, the muting is good. You shouldn't begrudge him for what he has. For all you know, he might be overcompensating for something else. My husband and I talk about this incessant need to share that people engage in. Sometimes, it comes from loneliness. That's why I say you shouldn't trip about the posts. Just mute them and keep it moving. Just because he posts doesn't mean you have to be forced to see them. Good luck with the CPA stuff! That's not a game from what little I know about it.

You made me laugh with the part about men not being very perceptive! So true! It's amazing how differently a man and woman can see the same situation.

 

[DarylandCarole]

I can save you money with one of these.. Nyx lipliner in mauve is a dupe for whirl. I bought mauve and it is great! If you can tell yourself packaging isn't important then you can skip sin and rebel. If you didn't need the lipsticks before they had special packaging do you really need them now? I'm asking myself the same thing about rebel. I have milani sangria as a dupe, do I need rebel just cause it's cute? Prob not.

Thanks for the nudge to a sober second thought! Definitely gives me things to mull over.. I really do appreciate the advice so hopefully the following doesn't sound too much like I'm making excuses for myself (even though I kind of am). I'm just particular about certain things and it all kind of ties into building and maintaining a stash of products that I love and will use often. Sin/Rebel: these will fill gaps in my color range and I've already tried them on and made plans to purchase them, but I also want them for the packaging and it's worth the extra $ to me. I know this doesn't make financial sense, but neither does me buying ANY more lipsticks at all for the next few years lol. RHPS is a nostalgia thing, and the different packaging helps me find certain colors more easily and adds to the aesthetic. When I use up my special ones, I'll just switch to put perm lippies in and B2M the black packaging. Bonus if they're in the regular collection because then I can just replace it with the same color. However, I won't buy something just for the packaging if I don't already love the product. As for NYX.. I tend to avoid drugstore products, not because there are necessarily any large quality differences, but because the displays here are always such a mess. Nothing is sealed and you can't tell what has been used or not. Also I like brand uniformity and try to stick to certain brands for certain things because I already know I love them and it artificially gives me limits.. For example, I only have 3 lipliners, all MAC. If I want more lipliners, I know where to look and I only have a certain selection I can buy. I do this with shoes, boots, purses, clothing too.. I'm super brand loyal once I find something I love. Irrational I know.. but what can you do!

I agree! I love seeing empties

It makes no sense I know.. but I still want them in special packaging! Lol. If I had to sacrifice something else on my list to purchase those in the special packaging, I would. That being said I have no problem resisting the packaging if it's something I wouldn't buy in the first place.. even though I REALLY wanted that AA compact.. I don't have Mehr (but it's also on my try on list) or Brave! I'm so behind in the great perm lippies.. I just got Creme Cup a few months ago. I'll have another B2M soon that I can use for one of those though.

I totally relate to this. I'm also very brand loyal with cosmetics. I don't buy any drugstore make-up anymore because I know I'll choose MAC over it when I'm deciding what to wear. And Rebel and Sin are both gorgeous lippies. If you would buy them anyhow, I don't see the problem with buying it in the special packaging. Like you, I could go forever without NEEDING a lipstick, so I don't have a problem with buying just for the packaging.

 

[awickedshape]

Hey guys. I don't know how many people post in both here and #teambuyitall, but I posted in there a few days ago that I've been having some serious mental health issues, which included severe anxiety and suicidal thoughts. I've been to the psychiatrist and I'm on prozac and xanax for now. Can't tell if the prozac is working - he said it would be at least a week before I started seeing a difference. The reason I'm posting this here is because it's really made me reevaluate my priorities. Ever since this happened, I haven't spent a dime, and I haven't wanted to. And even though so far, I'm feeling better, I still haven't had the urge to shop. I actually really want to get rid of a lot of the things I have on the clearance bin that I don't need. I'm not sure how much time I'll be spending on Specktra anymore. I intend to get at least Styled in Sepia from the matte lip but I think that's going to do it for me this year. Lord knows I don't need any more makeup. I'm going to pop in every now and again. But I'm really going to miss you ladies. But this is something I need to do for myself while I get better.

Please take care and be well

 

[veronikawithak]

Update: After I placed my order for the Hourglass blush palette I didn't feel the need to keep purchasing things! That is such a good sign for me, because purchasing tends to snowball as I chase the rush of getting new products.

One thing I do have to be extremely careful of, is transferring the shopping habit into something else. I just discovered Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (or BPAL) which is a perfume company and I'm really infatuated with their business style in general and all of the selection and creativity. I placed an order for some samples at the beginning of this month, and I've just been adding to my list of ones I want to try since then. I'll have to be really vigilant with myself to make sure it doesn't turn into an obsession too, since they have a similar LE cycle and stalking threads etc. Orders take quite a while to process and ship since they mix everything to order, so that helps because it delays the gratification and having to wait for something that long makes you question how much you need it. Plus things don't sell out as quickly as MAC. I also found a couple people locally that I can share/swap with so we can split samples and combine orders to save on shipping and that will help too. But I've already decided that I'm going to limit myself on how much I can order and how many orders I can place in a given period of time. I set out a schedule and an item limit and I'll adjust that once I see how much time it takes to go through a sample. I'm feeling confident in myself since I have been doing so well avoiding buying clothes and other things lately, but I don't want to get complacent.

Also, now that the seasons are changing, I wanted to do a Fall makeup bag since I enjoyed my Summer one so much.

Eyeshadows:
MACx4 - Fall Foliage*: Amber Lights, Antiqued, Coppering, Sumptuous Olive
MACx4 - Berry Harvest*: Satin Taupe, Sketch, Shale, Sable
*Note: These are not real quads, I just put them together to make it a bit more fun for myself!
I'll also be using other shades from my MAC palette to highlight and blend, but these are the main focus colors I want to use.

Eyeliners:
MUFE 4L Shimmering Plum
MUFE 18L Burgundy
MUFE 24L Taupe
In general, I just need to start using these again. I haven't been using eyeshadow or liner very much and I need to work it back into my routine.

Paint Pots:
Painterly
Stormy Pink
I use Painterly all the time but I've been neglecting Stormy Pink over the summer.. time to rotate it back in!

Blushes:
Chanel #54 Inspiration - I really want to finish this one by July, so still working on that.
Hourglass Mood Exposure - I'll try to use this every day until my blush palette gets delivered, and then I'll switch it out so I can play with the new colors. I would like to use this up within the next 18 months or so, now that I have a mini size in the palette too.
MAC Next To Skin - I use this as a contour and a subtle blush if I'm wearing bolder eyes or lips.

Lipstick:
Bite Cava & Retsina
I'm not sure why.. but I tend to hoard these two and not wear them often. I need to start keeping them in my purse so I can get some use out of them. No sense in rationing products since they take so long to use, especially if they don't have as many preservatives.
MAC Faux
MAC Captive
MAC Media
Trying to wear bolder colors for Fall. Captive is a perfect transition shade for me since I usually wear nudes. But eventually I'm aiming to feel comfortable wearing Media and others outside!

Lipgloss:
Buxom Lavender Cosmo
MAC Deelight
MAC Obviously Bare
MAC Wanting More
MAC VGRII
The first two are older ones I'd like to start trying to use up, and the last 3 are new and I'd like to play with them some more. I'll also be focusing on the remaining colors from my Bite set too so I'll be switching it up and reapplying throughout the day!

I think that's it.. everything else is basics that I don't have multiples of.

What's in your Fall makeup bag if you're doing one?

 

[Naynadine]

Update: After I placed my order for the Hourglass blush palette I didn't feel the need to keep purchasing things! That is such a good sign for me, because purchasing tends to snowball as I chase the rush of getting new products.

One thing I do have to be extremely careful of, is transferring the shopping habit into something else. I just discovered Black Phoenix Alchemy Lab (or BPAL) which is a perfume company and I'm really infatuated with their business style in general and all of the selection and creativity. I placed an order for some samples at the beginning of this month, and I've just been adding to my list of ones I want to try since then. I'll have to be really vigilant with myself to make sure it doesn't turn into an obsession too, since they have a similar LE cycle and stalking threads etc. Orders take quite a while to process and ship since they mix everything to order, so that helps because it delays the gratification and having to wait for something that long makes you question how much you need it. Plus things don't sell out as quickly as MAC. I also found a couple people locally that I can share/swap with so we can split samples and combine orders to save on shipping and that will help too. But I've already decided that I'm going to limit myself on how much I can order and how many orders I can place in a given period of time. I set out a schedule and an item limit and I'll adjust that once I see how much time it takes to go through a sample. I'm feeling confident in myself since I have been doing so well avoiding buying clothes and other things lately, but I don't want to get complacent.

Also, now that the seasons are changing, I wanted to do a Fall makeup bag since I enjoyed my Summer one so much.

Eyeshadows:
MACx4 - Fall Foliage*: Amber Lights, Antiqued, Coppering, Sumptuous Olive
MACx4 - Berry Harvest*: Satin Taupe, Sketch, Shale, Sable
*Note: These are not real quads, I just put them together to make it a bit more fun for myself!
I'll also be using other shades from my MAC palette to highlight and blend, but these are the main focus colors I want to use.

Eyeliners:
MUFE 4L Shimmering Plum
MUFE 18L Burgundy
MUFE 24L Taupe
In general, I just need to start using these again. I haven't been using eyeshadow or liner very much and I need to work it back into my routine.

Paint Pots:
Painterly
Stormy Pink
I use Painterly all the time but I've been neglecting Stormy Pink over the summer.. time to rotate it back in!

Blushes:
Chanel #54 Inspiration - I really want to finish this one by July, so still working on that.
Hourglass Mood Exposure - I'll try to use this every day until my blush palette gets delivered, and then I'll switch it out so I can play with the new colors. I would like to use this up within the next 18 months or so, now that I have a mini size in the palette too.
MAC Next To Skin - I use this as a contour and a subtle blush if I'm wearing bolder eyes or lips.

Lipstick:
Bite Cava & Retsina
I'm not sure why.. but I tend to hoard these two and not wear them often. I need to start keeping them in my purse so I can get some use out of them. No sense in rationing products since they take so long to use, especially if they don't have as many preservatives.
MAC Faux
MAC Captive
MAC Media
Trying to wear bolder colors for Fall. Captive is a perfect transition shade for me since I usually wear nudes. But eventually I'm aiming to feel comfortable wearing Media and others outside!

Lipgloss:
Buxom Lavender Cosmo
MAC Deelight
MAC Obviously Bare
MAC Wanting More
MAC VGRII
The first two are older ones I'd like to start trying to use up, and the last 3 are new and I'd like to play with them some more. I'll also be focusing on the remaining colors from my Bite set too so I'll be switching it up and reapplying throughout the day!

I think that's it.. everything else is basics that I don't have multiples of.

What's in your Fall makeup bag if you're doing one?

That fall makeup bag is a great idea
I don't plan on doing one, but I do have some products in mind that I plan to wear more often this season. Mostly looking forward to wearing blushes like Animal Instincts and Next To Skin, and I need to wear certain lipsticks again, like Feed The Senses and Chanel Evanescente, which I think are great for fall.

 

[veronikawithak]

Quote: Originally Posted by Naynadine

That fall makeup bag is a great idea
I don't plan on doing one, but I do have some products in mind that I plan to wear more often this season. Mostly looking forward to wearing blushes like Animal Instincts and Next To Skin, and I need to wear certain lipsticks again, like Feed The Senses and Chanel Evanescente, which I think are great for fall.



Love all of your picks!!

 

[Ajigglin]

Hey guys. I don't know how many people post in both here and #teambuyitall, but I posted in there a few days ago that I've been having some serious mental health issues, which included severe anxiety and suicidal thoughts. I've been to the psychiatrist and I'm on prozac and xanax for now. Can't tell if the prozac is working - he said it would be at least a week before I started seeing a difference. The reason I'm posting this here is because it's really made me reevaluate my priorities. Ever since this happened, I haven't spent a dime, and I haven't wanted to. And even though so far, I'm feeling better, I still haven't had the urge to shop. I actually really want to get rid of a lot of the things I have on the clearance bin that I don't need. I'm not sure how much time I'll be spending on Specktra anymore. I intend to get at least Styled in Sepia from the matte lip but I think that's going to do it for me this year. Lord knows I don't need any more makeup. I'm going to pop in every now and again. But I'm really going to miss you ladies. But this is something I need to do for myself while I get better.

Best wishes to you, my dear. You are making the right choice. It really is makeup at the end of the day. Your person, family, and friends are what matter. Take care of yourself.

 

[PixieDancer]

Hey guys. I don't know how many people post in both here and #teambuyitall, but I posted in there a few days ago that I've been having some serious mental health issues, which included severe anxiety and suicidal thoughts. I've been to the psychiatrist and I'm on prozac and xanax for now. Can't tell if the prozac is working - he said it would be at least a week before I started seeing a difference. The reason I'm posting this here is because it's really made me reevaluate my priorities. Ever since this happened, I haven't spent a dime, and I haven't wanted to. And even though so far, I'm feeling better, I still haven't had the urge to shop. I actually really want to get rid of a lot of the things I have on the clearance bin that I don't need. I'm not sure how much time I'll be spending on Specktra anymore. I intend to get at least Styled in Sepia from the matte lip but I think that's going to do it for me this year. Lord knows I don't need any more makeup. I'm going to pop in every now and again. But I'm really going to miss you ladies. But this is something I need to do for myself while I get better.

I'm so sorry you're going through this sweetie! Please take time and focus on yourself. Your well being is of paramount importance! Above everything else!! I completely understand your need to get some distance from some things and shift to things that are crucial to your health. Please check in when you can & take all the time you need for you! Let us know if you need anything. Hope you feel more yourself very soon! I'm the meantime, we will be thinking of you & missing you oodles!

 

[veronikawithak]

New Pinksofoxy declutter videos!

This woman never ceases to amaze me. Her videos are some of my biggest motivators! She got rid of 10 blushes in her last video and in this one she got rid of 34 MAC eyeshadows.. You can just tell the difference in her attitude toward makeup over the past 2 years.

Blushes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3v3s4nqsAk&list=UUg9f9knI31hrUYBN8ey0m6Q
MAC Eyeshadows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSNPcGIK7qM&list=UUg9f9knI31hrUYBN8ey0m6Q

 

[raych1984]

New Pinksofoxy declutter videos! This woman never ceases to amaze me. Her videos are some of my biggest motivators! She got rid of 10 blushes in her last video and in this one she got rid of 34 MAC eyeshadows.. You can just tell the difference in her attitude toward makeup over the past 2 years. Blushes: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b3v3s4nqsAk&list=UUg9f9knI31hrUYBN8ey0m6Q MAC Eyeshadows: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eSNPcGIK7qM&list=UUg9f9knI31hrUYBN8ey0m6Q

OMG, I loved watching these! It makes me want to de clutter my stash even more!

 

[veronikawithak]

OMG, I loved watching these! It makes me want to de clutter my stash even more!

YAY! I love her declutter series. I'm so excited to see her updated inventory and whether she was able to meet her "Ideal Makeup Collection" goals. I know she got there for some categories but looking forward to seeing it put all together.

 

[Alysse011]

I really like the idea of doing a "fall makeup bag" - I definitely want to include my Lorac Unzipped palette. Now to decide what else. I also have been noticing that YouTube videos are a huge enabler for my buying tendencies. For some reason I do enjoy watching hauls as well. I tried to just cut out watching videos but that really didn't work. I like watching them. So this past week I started watching way more tutorials from the not so sponsored girls and it's really helping! I'm able to still keep that little hobby but be inspired to use what I have instead of adding stuff constantly to a wish list. Oh and if anyone has suggestions for channels that aren't super sponsored, please share!

 

[veronikawithak]

Oh and if anyone has suggestions for channels that aren't super sponsored, please share!

Looking forward to seeing what else you'll be using this Fall.

When I unsubscribed from all of the super-sponsored YouTube channels I found a lot of women doing project pan, shop that stash, etc. who have beauty channels but it's not about the sales. They remind me of how YouTube used to be.. where everyone just shared what they were passionate about, not filmed a 10 minute commercial peddling products. Here's a list of some that I watch: Pinksofoxy, Faithersk, Amber F, PrettyPistol86, megsmakeup8, AineBeauty, Ellinessmakeup, StrwberrySweet, Anya Marie, Nays Place. I like it how they're just casual, sitting in front of the camera talking about makeup.