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

[jennyap]

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.

Spoiler: Don't wanna be an enabler, so all the stuff from 2014 is hidden here.

I love the idea of taking a picture of every purchase for the year. Keeping that one in mind until after Christmas The main thing is you made planned and thought out purchases - if you can stick to that and avoid impulse buying, you can just plan to buy less next year!

 

[Buffy89]

The main thing is you made planned and thought out purchases - if you can stick to that and avoid impulse buying, you can just plan to buy less next year!

Such a great idea. Keeping the stuff I bought in my Helmer drawers, I really cannot estimate how much ich really bought this year (concerning quantity, but also financially). I'll start taking pictures next year (and maybe I should take a pic of my 2014 hauls to shock myself...might have a therapeutic effect).
In my mind, I've already kinda made my shopping list for Lightness of Being (yeah...it's kinda early since it's released in January over here), and I'm starting to cross items out again. The embossed(?) patterns look really pretty, but actually, I never use my Mineralize eye shadows since I strangely don't like the texture. I already own Lightscapade and I've figured out for myself that buying another one because of prettier/more purple veining is silly (won't be visible once applied). In spring, I skipped Perfect Topping (aka Perfect Beige), so let's see if this one might be better. The pink blush might be nice, the other one's too warm toned for me. Most lipsticks are perm, and I usually don't wear lipglass. = maybe Perfect Topping and the pink blush (still need comparison swatches). Nothing more!
Sorry for writing a long essay, but it might be helpful one way or another.

 

[Buffy89]

I figured I'd give ordering there a shot. Never ordered there before. But 20% off is a good deal, so we'll see what happens. Seems like at least my first order containing the Blot powder and Angel is gonna arrive.
That's a very good plan you have. I don't know your parents but I'm pretty sure they're happy about you helping them buy something for you. It's just easier for them if you order it and they just give it to you on Christmas eve.
Yeah, well, if Douglas had had the samples before Saturday I'd probably have ordered there. Whatever, though, we'll see if I get my orders. I'm really temped to buy Soar lip pencil but luckily it's sold out everywhere.

Oh I haven't made any bad experiences with the Pieper shop, for example I once ordered my Bobbi Brown blush brush there (also 20% off) and it was all right. I really like the way they secure/wrap the items for shipment. I simply don't find it really...appealing, I guess. So I always take the chance when Douglas got nice GWPs. The Mac sales assistants in my town are lovely, so I guess I'm prefering shopping for LEs etc. in real life, having a chat with those ladies.
Angel has been on my list for ages. I guess I'm gonna get it via B2M soon. Although it's got a frost finish, it doesn't really seem too...frosty for my liking (not like those pearly pink chapsticks everyone wore in the early 2000s, which always comes to my mind when hearing "frost finish", lol).

 

[veronikawithak]

Just popping in to say that I haven't made any makeup purchases in 37 days which beats my previous streak of 36! I've started Christmas shopping and I've also purchased a couple of things for myself - a video game (for a post-exam reward) and a more natural water-based nail polish to try. Since this is such a stressful time of the year for me, I'm happy that I've managed to keep it at that so far.

 

[DarylandCarole]

I just popped in to catch up with everyone. I haven't wanted much lately so at least there's no huge struggle. I did buy 2 of the pigment sets from MAC holiday, one for me and one as a gift. I have a lot going on and unfortunately most of it is bad. Several financial things, and problems getting my pain medicine. I have been taking it daily for 8 years so I'm terrified (truly) about how I'll feel if/when I run out. I'm going to my PCP today and praying that he can give me some guidance, and hopefully medicine until I can find another pain management Dr. And my poor kitty who was sick for several weeks has gone blind. She was getting better from the cat flu and was back to her bright-eyed self. Then on Friday something happened. Suddenly she couldn't walk right and kept falling. I took her to the ER, thinking this might be it. The Dr. Said "no". She said the problem seemed to be neurological, and that everything else about her health is good. She referred me to a neurologist, who saw her the next morning. She called and said the problem was probably in her brain, and it would cost 1800.00 to 2500.00 for an MRI. I've already spent around 1600.00 and I can't do more. So I brought her home and we are learning how to adapt our lives. She us doing pretty well navigating, but I feel so bad for my baby. So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

 

[Buffy89]

So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

Oh I'm so, so sorry to hear this! I hope your health issues will get better soon, and I'm crossing my fingers that your kitty will learn to cope as well as possible with being blind. Those MRI costs sound super surreal, I can understand that you cannot spend more money on vets, although you truly love your kitty. Don't forget taking care of yourself, especially now that your health needs some extra attention.

 

[DarylandCarole]

I just popped in to catch up with everyone. I haven't wanted much lately so at least there's no huge struggle. I did buy 2 of the pigment sets from MAC holiday, one for me and one as a gift. I have a lot going on and unfortunately most of it is bad. Several financial things, and problems getting my pain medicine. I have been taking it daily for 8 years so I'm terrified (truly) about how I'll feel if/when I run out. I'm going to my PCP today and praying that he can give me some guidance, and hopefully medicine until I can find another pain management Dr. And my poor kitty who was sick for several weeks has gone blind. She was getting better from the cat flu and was back to her bright-eyed self. Then on Friday something happened. Suddenly she couldn't walk right and kept falling. I took her to the ER, thinking this might be it. The Dr. Said "no". She said the problem seemed to be neurological, and that everything else about her health is good. She referred me to a neurologist, who saw her the next morning. She called and said the problem was probably in her brain, and it would cost 1800.00 to 2500.00 for an MRI. I've already spent around 1600.00 and I can't do more. So I brought her home and we are learning how to adapt our lives. She us doing pretty well navigating, but I feel so bad for my baby. So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

Oh I'm so, so sorry to hear this! I hope your health issues will get better soon, and I'm crossing my fingers that your kitty will learn to cope as well as possible with being blind. Those MRI costs sound super surreal, I can understand that you cannot spend more money on vets, although you truly love your kitty. Don't forget taking care of yourself, especially now that your health needs some extra attention.

Thanks, Buffy. Thank God my PCP did give me medicine to see me through until I can get in to see another pain mgt. Dr. So that's a big relief. Now I can concentrate on the people who want money and my baby girl. She has been through so much the past month, I can't believe this has happened, too. I am giving her antibiotics to see if the problem is an infection. They said if this doesn't help then the most likely problem is a tumor on her brain. So I'm hoping and praying that she gets better. She looks so sad to me, she mostly just lays in her bed. I have read that blind cats can be happy and live good lives, but I still feel so bad. She is such a sweet girl. How is everyone doing with all of the Black Friday advertising pressure? I don't think I'll be buying anything this year since I have so many other expenses. It is hard to ignore all of the ads, though. I feel like I'm missing out on a fun thing because I can't buy gifts. I've always loved doing that. When someone close to me doesn't have much I always want to buy them everything.

 

[lyseD]

So sorry burghchick, sometimes it is so hard with out pets.

 

[PixieDancer]

So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

I'm so sorry sweetie! I know dealing with these things can be so stressful! Especially this time of year. I'll keep you and your fur baby in my prayers!

 

[shellygrrl]

I'm so sorry, burghchick. :support:

 

[Ajigglin]

I just popped in to catch up with everyone. I haven't wanted much lately so at least there's no huge struggle. I did buy 2 of the pigment sets from MAC holiday, one for me and one as a gift. I have a lot going on and unfortunately most of it is bad. Several financial things, and problems getting my pain medicine. I have been taking it daily for 8 years so I'm terrified (truly) about how I'll feel if/when I run out. I'm going to my PCP today and praying that he can give me some guidance, and hopefully medicine until I can find another pain management Dr. And my poor kitty who was sick for several weeks has gone blind. She was getting better from the cat flu and was back to her bright-eyed self. Then on Friday something happened. Suddenly she couldn't walk right and kept falling. I took her to the ER, thinking this might be it. The Dr. Said "no". She said the problem seemed to be neurological, and that everything else about her health is good. She referred me to a neurologist, who saw her the next morning. She called and said the problem was probably in her brain, and it would cost 1800.00 to 2500.00 for an MRI. I've already spent around 1600.00 and I can't do more. So I brought her home and we are learning how to adapt our lives. She us doing pretty well navigating, but I feel so bad for my baby. So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

So sorry about everything. This has been a hellish year for a lot of people. Looking forward to the end of 2014.

 

[SleepingBeauty]

@burghchick Damn... I'm sorry! Sometimes life doesn't give you a break to just breathe. I hope it'll go well. x

 

[charlotte366]

So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

oh @burghchick my heart goes out to you right now, I hope that you cat can manage to adapt and improve

 

[charlotte366]

I have some good news....I have a new job, on the 2nd of January 2015 so for me it will be a new year and a new start, excited and nervous at the same time, fingers crossed that it all goes well!

 

[lyseD]

I have some good news....I have a new job, on the 2nd of January 2015 so for me it will be a new year and a new start, excited and nervous at the same time, fingers crossed that it all goes well!

Wonderful.

 

[DMcG9]

I have some good news....I have a new job, on the 2nd of January 2015 so for me it will be a new year and a new start, excited and nervous at the same time, fingers crossed that it all goes well!

Congratulations! A new job for a new year. That's really exciting.

 

[shellygrrl]

Yay Charlotte! :cheer:

 

[DarylandCarole]

I have some good news....I have a new job, on the 2nd of January 2015 so for me it will be a new year and a new start, excited and nervous at the same time, fingers crossed that it all goes well!

Great news! I will cross my fingers that it goes wonderfully. I'm sure it will. :con:

 

[DarylandCarole]

So sorry burghchick, sometimes it is so hard with out pets.

I just popped in to catch up with everyone. I haven't wanted much lately so at least there's no huge struggle. I did buy 2 of the pigment sets from MAC holiday, one for me and one as a gift. I have a lot going on and unfortunately most of it is bad. Several financial things, and problems getting my pain medicine. I have been taking it daily for 8 years so I'm terrified (truly) about how I'll feel if/when I run out. I'm going to my PCP today and praying that he can give me some guidance, and hopefully medicine until I can find another pain management Dr. And my poor kitty who was sick for several weeks has gone blind. She was getting better from the cat flu and was back to her bright-eyed self. Then on Friday something happened. Suddenly she couldn't walk right and kept falling. I took her to the ER, thinking this might be it. The Dr. Said "no". She said the problem seemed to be neurological, and that everything else about her health is good. She referred me to a neurologist, who saw her the next morning. She called and said the problem was probably in her brain, and it would cost 1800.00 to 2500.00 for an MRI. I've already spent around 1600.00 and I can't do more. So I brought her home and we are learning how to adapt our lives. She us doing pretty well navigating, but I feel so bad for my baby. So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

I'm so sorry sweetie! I know dealing with these things can be so stressful! Especially this time of year. I'll keep you and your fur baby in my prayers!

I'm so sorry, burghchick. :support:

I just popped in to catch up with everyone. I haven't wanted much lately so at least there's no huge struggle. I did buy 2 of the pigment sets from MAC holiday, one for me and one as a gift. I have a lot going on and unfortunately most of it is bad. Several financial things, and problems getting my pain medicine. I have been taking it daily for 8 years so I'm terrified (truly) about how I'll feel if/when I run out. I'm going to my PCP today and praying that he can give me some guidance, and hopefully medicine until I can find another pain management Dr. And my poor kitty who was sick for several weeks has gone blind. She was getting better from the cat flu and was back to her bright-eyed self. Then on Friday something happened. Suddenly she couldn't walk right and kept falling. I took her to the ER, thinking this might be it. The Dr. Said "no". She said the problem seemed to be neurological, and that everything else about her health is good. She referred me to a neurologist, who saw her the next morning. She called and said the problem was probably in her brain, and it would cost 1800.00 to 2500.00 for an MRI. I've already spent around 1600.00 and I can't do more. So I brought her home and we are learning how to adapt our lives. She us doing pretty well navigating, but I feel so bad for my baby. So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

So sorry about everything. This has been a hellish year for a lot of people. Looking forward to the end of 2014.

Just popping in to say that I haven't made any makeup purchases in 37 days which beats my previous streak of 36! I've started Christmas shopping and I've also purchased a couple of things for myself - a video game (for a post-exam reward) and a more natural water-based nail polish to try. Since this is such a stressful time of the year for me, I'm happy that I've managed to keep it at that so far.

Well done! I hope the stress goes away soon!

I just popped in to catch up with everyone. I haven't wanted much lately so at least there's no huge struggle. I did buy 2 of the pigment sets from MAC holiday, one for me and one as a gift. I have a lot going on and unfortunately most of it is bad. Several financial things, and problems getting my pain medicine. I have been taking it daily for 8 years so I'm terrified (truly) about how I'll feel if/when I run out. I'm going to my PCP today and praying that he can give me some guidance, and hopefully medicine until I can find another pain management Dr. And my poor kitty who was sick for several weeks has gone blind. She was getting better from the cat flu and was back to her bright-eyed self. Then on Friday something happened. Suddenly she couldn't walk right and kept falling. I took her to the ER, thinking this might be it. The Dr. Said "no". She said the problem seemed to be neurological, and that everything else about her health is good. She referred me to a neurologist, who saw her the next morning. She called and said the problem was probably in her brain, and it would cost 1800.00 to 2500.00 for an MRI. I've already spent around 1600.00 and I can't do more. So I brought her home and we are learning how to adapt our lives. She us doing pretty well navigating, but I feel so bad for my baby. So make up has been low on my priority list. I don't think I'll Lose interest forever, but right now i don't have much to write about it. But I'll still be checking in and reading posts.

 oh @burghchick  my heart goes out to you right now, I hope that you cat can manage to adapt and improve

You all are so sweet, thank you. Scully is doing okay, sleeping most of the time. I read that if you have a blind cat you should buy toys that smell strongly or make noise so they can still play. I got Scully some catnip toys and she LOVES them. It made me feel so much better to see her play. The vet called to check on her and was pleased to hear that she was walking steady and jumping again. She said there is hope that her sight could come back. I hope those of you in the U.S. Had a nice Thanksgiving. I'm thankful that MAC only has the eyeshadow for Black Friday because I'm not at all interested in it!

 

[kerry-jane88]

Pretty quiet in here....