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

[Mimi702]

I depot everything and for me the alcohol method didn't work, it was a pain in the ***! Went back to simple, so now I do it with a candle and once you get the hang of it you can depot quite quickly and easily.

I would recommend though to start with a perm shade or one you are not very attached to just in case, as if they were your training wheels! XD

oh boy.. the alcohol method was such a freaking disaster and pita for me too!! made me wish I tried another way 1st for sure, lol. Winded up taking longer to fix one of my broken blushes after than it did depotting.

 

[DarylandCarole]

Horrible day today. My kitty is looking so skinny that I'm seriously wondering if she's going to recover. I'Be lost so many things the last few years that I can't imagine losing her, too. Today is one of the rare days that I just feel like giving up.

Hang in there, lady. You are stronger than you know.

I'm so far behind on posts that I just now saw this. You are the most encouraging person, I always love what you write! It's weird, things just kept getting worse and worse (things like, "the IRS called about the money you owe" along with the debt collector who is suing me, and I felt like I was about to implode. Then my cat had her last bad episode when she lost her sight, which I think cost me around 700.00+. And then I got to the point where it was so ridiculous it was kind of funny. Ever since then I've had this attitude like "whatever!" I am stronger than I know.
Plus my Dad came to me in a dream last week, and it was the most obvious dream. I was in a huge store and wanted to leave but couldn't figure out how to get out and to my car. Out of nowhere my Dad was there, smiling at me in this way that he did that always made me feel safe and loved. THAT was the best feeling, since I've missed that SO much since he died. For the rest of the dream he just walked with me. like he just wanted to make sure that I got out okay and wasn't alone. And now I feel like I've got him with me as I work through these things.

 

[Ajigglin]

I'm so far behind on posts that I just now saw this. You are the most encouraging person, I always love what you write!  It's weird, things just kept getting worse and worse (things like, "the IRS called about the money you owe" along with the debt collector who is suing me, and I felt like I was about to implode.  Then my cat had her last bad episode when she lost her sight, which I think cost me around 700.00+.  And then I got to the point where it was so ridiculous it was kind of funny.  Ever since then I've had this attitude like "whatever!"  I am stronger than I know. Plus my Dad came to me in a dream last week, and it was the most obvious dream.  I was in a huge store and wanted to leave but couldn't figure out how to get out and to my car. Out of nowhere my Dad was there, smiling at me in this way that he did that always made me feel safe and loved.  THAT was the best feeling, since I've missed that SO much since he died.  For the rest of the dream he just walked with me. like he just wanted to make sure that I got out okay and wasn't alone. And now I feel like I've got him with me as I work through these things.

That's so wonderful! Nothing like these affirmations when you need it most, I'm so glad you had that dream and could draw strength from your father.

 

[Audrey C]

Hey Audrey can you lift the whole tray out of this palette like you can with the empty 1's you get at the store that snap right out or is it glued to the bottom..?

It doesn't come out; if it had I'd have tried heat to get the one I wanted out.. This palette has a matte finish on the grey that isn't quite as durable as the regular black MAC plastic. If I had been a little less diligent with the rubbing there'd have been absolutely no 'damage'. Honestly though, it's nothing. I'm just glad to have 15 shades I'll use in the palette.

 

[lyseD]

Audrey is right, if you put the new pan in place while the glue is still melted it stays very well and you don't have to bother with magnets.

 

[Mimi702]

It doesn't come out; if it had I'd have tried heat to get the one I wanted out.. This palette has a matte finish on the grey that isn't quite as durable as the regular black MAC plastic. If I had been a little less diligent with the rubbing there'd have been absolutely no 'damage'. Honestly though, it's nothing. I'm just glad to have 15 shades I'll use in the palette.

bummer, was hoping I could change a few of the shadows if I wanted too, never bothered to check so its good to know b4 I end up damaging mine trying, lol. I had the same problem with the alcohol like u with my older mac packaging and totally screwed it up, guess the plastic is different.

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD... Benefit The POREfessional It Cosmetics YSBB CC Cream - Fair MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 MAC Eyeshadow - Brun (brows) NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - Foxy as a base, Tease in the crease/socket, Verve on the lid. Very soft and pretty, I thought Marc Jacobs O!Mega Volume Mascara - Blacquer MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour) NYX MegaShine Lipgloss - Beige

 

[Anaphora]

I've spent a ton in the past couple weeks, but am really looking to reign in my spending for good. After my giant haul of Tom Ford minis, my wallet is sad.

 

[charlotte366]

I've spent a ton in the past couple weeks, but am really looking to reign in my spending for good.  After my giant haul of Tom Ford minis, my wallet is sad.

I picked up a couple of minis of shades I won't use to often, hoping I love them when they arrive, I also picked up one with my boyfriends name but that looks ultra wearable. Hopefully the formula is as good as my full size! As I won't be working in London much anymore with my new job I spent my space nk reward in store today for a nars lippie I didn't go for my namesake in the end as it's not everyday appropriate and won't get enough use, I got Natalie instead , glad I swatched on me though rather than online as they pull quite warm on me! Particularly the neutrals

 

[Mimi702]

I've spent a ton in the past couple weeks, but am really looking to reign in my spending for good. After my giant haul of Tom Ford minis, my wallet is sad.

I'm always happy when I go to Chanel & Tom Ford but my wallet is sad too. So I save again & buy more makeup to cheer it up but it just keeps running away

, lol.

 

[Buffy89]

All that talk about depotting made me wanna depot my stuff, too! At the moment, I definitely got no time for doing fun things (aka everything makeup/stash related), but I really think I'd use my eyshadows more often i. e. rotate more. I'm not sure whether my counter accepts melted/broken packaging for b2m, but I'll see. I've heard that I might need to insert an empty pan, so I might need to purchase a bag of empty clean pans first.
At the moment, I'm focusing a lot on rotating and using stuff I've neglected for too long. I really start appreciating my Moody Blooms stuff (I own two fluidlines, four eyeshadows, both blushes and ALL the lipsticks.....horribly silly) and I know I should have been loving it since July(?) when I bought it. Although it's kind of a financial pita to see how much I spent on ONE collection alone (before joining this thread, for my defense), the products are really really great and deserve some appreciation instead of staying untouched. Note to self: toy around with new products right after purchasing them, don't be shy to make dents or destroy embossings, etc.

Luckily, there are no new Mac collections at the moment I might be interesed in (just Prabal and Ultimate, both online exclusive - online shopping means skipping according to "my" low buy rules. And those Technakohls...they don't attract me at all). I'll rather save up for Lightness of Being (January) and Red Red Red (February in Europe - a lot of time for swatch research). Also did not buy any new Essie nailpolish (I usually got 2-3 bottles per month/collection), yay!
Since I had a rather unpleasant appointment at the doctor's today (just routine, but not nice and comfy at all), I might reward myself by getting a b2m goodie. I kept my empties for hard times, but I really felt that I need something nice to reward my bravery, lol.

 

[tirurit]

that strategy (leaving b2m empties for when you feel like rewarding your self) sounds great!

I was amused when I brought my empties to the store and I was asked by the mua about how I depoted them LOL after being in here and after all the blogs and youtube videos on how to depot that I have watched you would believe that there was noone left that didn't know how to!!

And really?! Red red red is launching in february here?! booooooo

 

[Buffy89]

that strategy (leaving b2m empties for when you feel like rewarding your self) sounds great! I was amused when I brought my empties to the store and I was asked by the mua about how I depoted them LOL after being in here and after all the blogs and youtube videos on how to depot that I have watched you would believe that there was noone left that didn't know how to!! And really?! Red red red is launching in february here?! booooooo

Yeah I've read that the Collection will be available in February, it's written in the Red Red Red thread here at Specktra. Such a long, long time to wait. I guess I'll have a look at See Sheer and b2m for it so it'll feel as if I got the latest, fashionable LE stuff even before it's officially released, lol. It was really awkward, when I had that painful test done today, I tried to think about something nice and initially, I thought about lipstick, I'm such a geek. I guess that's a sign that I'm allowed to use some of my b2m empties now

 

[Audrey C]

I got and used my Sephora $25 bonus today. I bought a large Philosophy Amazing Grace body wash and a Drybar shower cap. Nothing very exciting, but both will be used.

I really think my beauty buying has run its course. I don't even bother with the Scoop threads; I don't need anything.

I have other goals for 2015; I want to lose the rest of the weight I've gained in the last 3-4 years and get back into shape. We're also planning a trip to Australia for my family this summer, so I would much rather divert discretionary spending towards those objectives. When I'm back at goal weight, I know I'll want some new clothes. I'm donating sizes as they become too large for me and will only keep the smallest two, so I'll be down to be pretty streamlined wardrobe by then. The only reason I have as much as I do now is because I had sizes from 4-14.

 

[Jennifae]

I finally got my $20 Sephora Reward Card, and I stuck to my plan of just getting a few essentials. Yay low buy! Anastasia Brow Powder Duo - Medium Brown Anastasia Brow Wiz - Medium Brown Anastasia Dipbrow Pomade - Medium Brown I've been wanting to try Anastasia's brow products for a while now, so I'm glad I got all three for $42 + tax. And I should get 10% cash back too!

 

[LouGarner]

I also redeemed 250 pts for Dolce & Gabbana Light Blue because I love that scent and still a little sad I lost my rollerball. If I had another gift card, I'd probably buy the set as a Christmas gift to myself.

is the $20 reward card for vib and $25 for rouge.

 

[Jennifae]

is the $20 reward card for vib and $25 for rouge.

Yep! And $15 for BI.

 

[lyseD]

I got and used my Sephora $25 bonus today. I bought a large Philosophy Amazing Grace body wash and a Drybar shower cap. Nothing very exciting, but both will be used.

I really think my beauty buying has run its course. I don't even bother with the Scoop threads; I don't need anything.

I have other goals for 2015; I want to lose the rest of the weight I've gained in the last 3-4 years and get back into shape. We're also planning a trip to Australia for my family this summer, so I would much rather divert discretionary spending towards those objectives. When I'm back at goal weight, I know I'll want some new clothes. I'm donating sizes as they become too large for me and will only keep the smallest two, so I'll be down to be pretty streamlined wardrobe by then. The only reason I have as much as I do now is because I had sizes from 4-14.

Please let me know how the shower cap is, I've been looking for one for a while now.

 

[Audrey C]

Please let me know how the shower cap is, I've been looking for one for a while now.

I will. I'm hoping the terry inside will help keep dampness out and preserve the style better than the one I have.

 

[Prettypackages]

I will. I'm hoping the terry inside will help keep dampness out and preserve the style better than the one I have.

I've always liked those type of shower caps. As far as it's effectiveness? I don't know. WHen my hair is straight, I wrap my hair in two scarves, a regular plastic cap, and then a shower cap. I also don't wash my face in the shower, I wash it at the sink so I can see if I am pushing the cap to far up and getting my edges wet. LOL