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

[DMcG9]

Vibrandy eye --- Can't find this on the site. Can you give me some more information please?

lyse, loads of MAC counters (at The Bay and in MAC stores) still have stock. At least that I have noticed here in Ontario.

 

[DMcG9]

We'll get through this though. We get through every hurdle thrown our way. This is just the biggest one yet. We can do it though. In the mean time, I'll wrap a shit ton of presents.

 

[NaomiH]

@PeachTwist , I'm so sorry that you and your mom are having to go through so many trials. I hope that the surgery your mother has to have ends with her regaining at least some of her feeling back and keeps her from being paralyzed. I also hope that they are able to find a way to treat you so that you can feel better as well. My thoughts are with you and your mother.

 

[lyseD]

Vibrandy eye --- Can't find this on the site. Can you give me some more information please?

lyse, loads of MAC counters (at The Bay and in MAC stores) still have stock. At least that I have noticed here in Ontario.

Thanks, I'll check.

 

[Alysse011]

@peach - I'm sorry to hear this. I will keep you in my prayers!

 

[Alysse011]

I think that today is the day I get rid of palettes, lipsticks, and more blushes. Ive finally worked my way through these palettes and feel I have a decent idea of what I want and don't want. Same with the blushes. I'm unsure about lipsticks. I used to be really into opaque and vivid colors. Over the past year and a half, I've switched over to neutral/semi-sheer lipsticks. I still have some of the bold in your face colors but they just aren't getting loved. On the flip side, what if I end up going back into that phase and am upset I tossed them? I probably shouldn't keep around a product with an expiration date in hopes i will like it again though.

 

[charlotte366]

I think that today is the day I get rid of palettes, lipsticks, and more blushes. Ive finally worked my way through these palettes and feel I have a decent idea of what I want and don't want. Same with the blushes. I'm unsure about lipsticks. I used to be really into opaque and vivid colors. Over the past year and a half, I've switched over to neutral/semi-sheer lipsticks. I still have some of the bold in your face colors but they just aren't getting loved. On the flip side, what if I end up going back into that phase and am upset I tossed them? I probably shouldn't keep around a product with an expiration date in hopes i will like it again though.

Maybe keep a couple like a red, pink and orange ? And pass on the rest, that way if you fancy a bright you have one to use !

 

[Jennifae]

I'm unsure about lipsticks. I used to be really into opaque and vivid colors. Over the past year and a half, I've switched over to neutral/semi-sheer lipsticks. I still have some of the bold in your face colors but they just aren't getting loved. On the flip side, what if I end up going back into that phase and am upset I tossed them? I probably shouldn't keep around a product with an expiration date in hopes i will like it again though.

I think we've all been guilty of keeping (makeup and non-makeup) items because of "what-ifs" (at least at one point or another), but should we really keep makeup we rarely use "just in case"? (It's really up to you.) When I first started decluttering my makeup stash, I used to ask, "What if I need this later?" Nowadays, I try to ask, "What if I never use this again?" Because, chances are, if I haven't worn something in over a year, I won't.

That said, our makeup preferences do change over time, so what if you end up going back into that phase? Just know that there will always be similar colors in the future and possibly even better (formula and shade).

 

[Alysse011]

Maybe keep a couple like a red, pink and orange ? And pass on the rest, that way if you fancy a bright you have one to use !

I think we've all been guilty of keeping (makeup and non-makeup) items because of "what-ifs" (at least at one point or another), but should we really keep makeup we rarely use "just in case"?  (It's really up to you.)  When I first started decluttering my makeup stash, I used to ask, "What if I need this later?"  Nowadays, I try to ask, "What if I never use this again?"  Because, chances are, if I haven't worn something in over a year, I won't. That said, our makeup preferences do change over time, so what if you end up going back into that phase?  Just know that there will always be similar colors in the future and possibly even better (formula and shade).

You're both right! I ended up purging quite a few different lipsticks, blushes, and palettes. I still would like to cut down even more, but I can say that I do use all of the items I currently have now. So that's good and that's really the point in my opinion. Getting rid of the lipsticks was most important to me because I wnd up getting overwhelmed by all of the ones I have and so I just don't use them lol. Ridiculous. I will probably give away a couple more, but I'm pleased with my progress today!

 

[Alysse011]

Oh, also I went down to 6 blushes (I wanted to go to 3) and 15 lipsticks (I would like to be under 10). The good news is that, even though I didn't meet the goal in terms of numbers, I can truly say that I use all of the items. I didn't keep anything for "just in case" or "but I paid $$$ amount." So all in all a successful saturday haha.

 

[Prettypackages]

I'm sorry Peach, prayers and thoughts are with you.

 

[tirurit]

Personally I am taking baby steps!

I bought a couple zpalettes and have been depoting everything! First were my mac es, mus es, mus blushes. Then I tried my hand at mac mes and blushes and finally I was brave enough (after having heard some horror stories in several blogs) to depot my sleek blush by three.

I am very happy with these as I will be getting more usage from them.

I have also put aside a couple blushes and highlighters and a kiko mineral paletter that I will be passing onto my friends! And I have thrown away a few drugstore items that were just old and a guerlain blondes bronzer that was just too old and not pigmenting anymore.

 

[Maris Crane]

Long time no check in I'm still doing terrible. The fact that Canada Post apparently, delivers Murale orders on Sunday's REALLY brought home how ridiculous my addiction is. Originally, I had said to myself, after VIB, that I would buy nothing until my trip (tomorrow!) to Mauritius and would be allowed to go crazy in duty free, but it doesn't help when... - Your BFF buying toiletries for the trip at Wal Mart texts you to ask you what is good from Flower or if it's getting good reviews, and offers to pick you up something from the line. I came out relatively fine - just a cream shadow I haven't even opened and a Bb cream I love (a lot weirder of a texture than other Asian Bb's. But pretty decent colour match with mineral powder over it and decent coverage. But a little drying...) I don't know whether to be touched or embarassed that I was first the person she thought contact to ask about the line... - I hauled at Murale online for 20x the Points. I did at least buy a tool (a Beauty Blender) so that was an allowance on my no-buy, but I did not need the other products I bought. - I managed to avoid a thebalm or NYX haul at Rexall. Yippee. - But a simple run in for sunblock and Bioderma at SDM yesterday ended up with a new foundation (Rimmel Wake Me Up), and a Bourjois lipstick. Boo. If one good thing, I've finally used up my NARS Irresistiblement Bronzer (but it'll definitely be difficullt not to repurchase - this is lovely but I have other bronzers I want to work through!) and two Bb creams - my Missha Perfect Cover and skin79 Hot Pink (but I have two backups for the skin79). Hopefully, I can do much better in 2015!

 

[shellygrrl]

You've still got a bit of time left in 2014 to finish on a high. Meanwhile, my FOTD... * mix of It Cosmetics YSBB CC Cream - Fair + MAC Face and Body - White * MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 * OCC Skin Conceal - Y0 * NARS Brow Perfector - Caucase * MAC Eyeshadow - Brun (more brow work) * NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base * Victoria's Secret Eyeshadow - Bunny (all over the lid) * Victoria's Secret Eyeshadow - Primal (outer corner) * Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black * MAC Blush - Next to Skin * MAC Lipstick - Viva Glam II

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Hello again, ladies! I hope you're okay and you're doing well on your low-buy!

I haven't been here for what seems a long time just because I didn't have anything new to tell you. I think the last post I wrote was about getting three things from the Heirloom Mix collection. Still love my purchases, and I have to say that the Smokey Eyes palette really surprised me! Its reviews were very bad and when I swatched it at the counter I thought the pigmentation was quite bad but I've seen worse. Last week I basically smashed my brush into Satin Taupe (in the palette) and thought that I really had to use pounds of it in order for the colour to show on my lids but, oh my, I started putting it on and I suddenly had dark smokey eyes! I just wanted a nice natural look and I ended up with heavy smokey eyes. Oh well. Just a rant.

Other than that - well, one of the German onlineshops that carries MAC had a 20% discount over the last week and I did order a couple of things: a Blot powder, two lipsticks, and a paint pot. Not that much but - if I get everything because that onlineshop is usually very chaotic and it wouldn't be the first time for them to let people order things when they are actually sold out, so I'm not sure if I even get my order - it added up to about 70€. I mean, without the discount it would have been about 87€ but still, I didn't really need new makeup. I take it as an early christmas present for myself.

I just hope that this was the last makeup purchase I made this year. Spending much time on the internet and watching MAC hauls on youtube is definitely not the best idea, though.

 

[tirurit]

Quote: Originally Posted by SleepingBeauty
Other than that - well, one of the German onlineshops that carries MAC had a 20% discount over the last week and I did order a couple of things: a Blot powder, two lipsticks, and a paint pot. Not that much but - if I get everything because that onlineshop is usually very chaotic and it wouldn't be the first time for them to let people order things when they are actually sold out, so I'm not sure if I even get my order - it added up to about 70€. I mean, without the discount it would have been about 87€ but still, I didn't really need new makeup. I take it as an early christmas present for myself.

Lucky you!! Here, as far as I know, there is only a department store company that carries mac and their online shop is craptastic! I kid you not, looks like something from 2000: I simply don't bother. And mac stores do not adhere to the bianually sales periods we have here... so no discount on my mac at all!!!

And do not even get me started on sephora! We have a colourful site that is like a giant catalogue: you can browse but you can not order from it.

Sometimes this is really really frustrating. I have even checked out neighbouring countries' sephora sites just in case, but the shipping costs are very expensive.

The silver lining of this of course is that I live on a small island and have no access to the physical stores for these, I have less temptation

eta: I just checked the departmet store online shop and mac does not even appear in there though I have seen their corner in the department stores!

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Lucky you!! Here, as far as I know, there is only a department store company that carries mac and their online shop is craptastic! I kid you not, looks like something from 2000: I simply don't bother. And mac stores do not adhere to the bianually sales periods we have here... so no discount on my mac at all!!!

And do not even get me started on sephora! We have a colourful site that is like a giant catalogue: you can browse but you can not order from it.

Sometimes this is really really frustrating. I have even checked out neighbouring countries' sephora sites just in case, but the shipping costs are very expensive.

The silver lining of this of course is that I live on a small island and have no access to the physical stores for these, I have less temptation

eta: I just checked the departmet store online shop and mac does not even appear in there though I have seen their corner in the department stores!

How can you even live that way?!

Seriously, though, that must suck! And that Sephora thing is really mean. It's like teasing your dog with a treat but not giving it to it in the end. We can order from Sephora France and the US Sephora site but I've successfully avoided it till now since the shipping costs are quite expensive unless you spend 80€ or something.
Well, yeah, that is certainly an advantage to living on a small island - you're basically bound to not spend much money.

 

[Buffy89]

Hello again, ladies! I hope you're okay and you're doing well on your low-buy!

I haven't been here for what seems a long time just because I didn't have anything new to tell you. I think the last post I wrote was about getting three things from the Heirloom Mix collection. Still love my purchases, and I have to say that the Smokey Eyes palette really surprised me! Its reviews were very bad and when I swatched it at the counter I thought the pigmentation was quite bad but I've seen worse. Last week I basically smashed my brush into Satin Taupe (in the palette) and thought that I really had to use pounds of it in order for the colour to show on my lids but, oh my, I started putting it on and I suddenly had dark smokey eyes! I just wanted a nice natural look and I ended up with heavy smokey eyes. Oh well. Just a rant.

Other than that - well, one of the German onlineshops that carries MAC had a 20% discount over the last week and I did order a couple of things: a Blot powder, two lipsticks, and a paint pot. Not that much but - if I get everything because that onlineshop is usually very chaotic and it wouldn't be the first time for them to let people order things when they are actually sold out, so I'm not sure if I even get my order - it added up to about 70€. I mean, without the discount it would have been about 87€ but still, I didn't really need new makeup. I take it as an early christmas present for myself.

I just hope that this was the last makeup purchase I made this year. Spending much time on the internet and watching MAC hauls on youtube is definitely not the best idea, though.

I didn't even think of ordering something there; kinda don't like their online shop...so I wasn't in the danger zone BUT I just ordered a bottle of cleanse off oil and a blot powder at Douglas. They were on the Christmas list I gave to my parents and since there are really nice GWP products at the moment, I took that chance and ordered those to "help" my parents (There's a free, full sized (?) Bobbi Brown eye liner, a Smashbox lip gloss, a miniature perfume, and a - seemingly/unfortunately non quick-drying - top coat). My parents might even make mistakes trying to buy my staples, so my spending's all right, I guess (although I won't have to pay, I try to shop reasonably).

 

[dorni]

Hello Ladies.

I haven't posted for a long time, mostly due to the fact that I wasn't keeping to the low buy. I made a large, but planned, haul during my trip to Berlin. And bought everything on my list from the Rocky Horror collection. And last week I asked a friend to get me some staples while she was on a business trip to Chicago.

I've just pulled out everything I've bought this year and honestly it's more than I would have liked. Happy that I didn't got sucked in the whole limited edition crazyness. I was planning my purchases and there are just very few items that weren't on my shopping list. A few MUFE shadows on sale (5€ each) and three cheap nailpolishes.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

Hello Ladies.

I haven't posted for a long time, mostly due to the fact that I wasn't keeping to the low buy. I made a large, but planned, haul during my trip to Berlin. And bought everything on my list from the Rocky Horror collection. And last week I asked a friend to get me some staples while she was on a business trip to Chicago.

I've just pulled out everything I've bought this year and honestly it's more than I would have liked. Happy that I didn't got sucked in the whole limited edition crazyness. I was planning my purchases and there are just very few items that weren't on my shopping list. A few MUFE shadows on sale (5€ each) and three cheap nailpolishes.

I don't think it's that bad. If you're happy with what you bought, I don't think there's a need to feel bad about it. And it seems like (almost) everything was planned and thought through.