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

[shellygrrl]

I've cleaned up the thread a little bit. That member is banned, so back to topic. :grouphug:  

ompom: :clap: :grouphug:

Yay @Naynadine & fellow mods! I should be studying right now so I'll get back to it, but I miss you all and I'll be on a bit more once exams are over. Hope everyone's doing fabulously.

Thanks! And good luck with exams. :support: FOTD... * NARS Sheer Glow Foundation - Siberia * MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 * OCC Skin Conceal - Y0 * MAC Eyeshadow - slight mix of Brun and Copperplate through the brows (mostly Copperplate, though) * Sonia Kashuk Brow Gel - Clear * NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base * Smashbox Eyeshadow - Vanilla (all over lid) * mix of Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Hipster + MAC Blush - Next to Skin (transition/crease colour) * mix of MAC Eyeshadows - Brun + Woodwinked (packed on mobile lid) * MAC Eyeshadow - Brun (outer V) * Prestige Total Intensity Eyeliner Pencil - Bold Brown (top lashline and outer third of lower lashline) * BareMinerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black * MAC Blush - Next to Skin (contour) * MAC Blush - Pink Cult * MAC Lipstick - Feed the Senses

 

[Ajigglin]

Barbie1's post, besides being judgemental, is incorrect, and quite frankly, chalkfull of grammatical and spelling errors. Taking pictures of our stashes have helped us to cut down, and talking (well, typing) to each other has been very therapeutic. All I know is, if you're gonna try to dis people, consult with a dictionary and writing style guide, and make sure you have your facts straight. Otherwise, you come off as a simple bitch. As you were...

 

[DarylandCarole]

Barbie1's post, besides being judgemental, is incorrect, and quite frankly, chalkfull of grammatical and spelling errors. Taking pictures of our stashes have helped us to cut down, and talking (well, typing) to each other has been very therapeutic. All I know is, if you're gonna try to dis people, consult with a dictionary and writing style guide, and make sure you have your facts straight. Otherwise, you come off as a simple bitch. As you were...

Agreed! I have recently written about some financial problems, which actually started years ago when I wasn't buying any make-up at all. The only thing that has caused me problems with money has been being unemployed. I don't recall seeing anyone else here saying that buying make-up has caused financial ruin, only that they felt they had enough or too much make up and didn't NEED to buy more. That is the reason that inventories and photos of make-up stashes is helpful. Most of us realize that we have various emotional triggers as well as the "it's so pretty I must have it" thing going on. IMO it takes a mature person to say "I've realized I'm buying this when I don't need to, and I want to work on that." This thread has certainly helped me in that regard. All Barbie seemed to say was "I have a job and lots of money and can buy whatever I want". I guess we were supposed to be impressed.

 

[mel33t]

I've been wearing a different MAC blush every day (its been seven days lol) to see which ones I love and which ones I don't. So far all of them but two/three are keepers. So that's almost half! They're not ugly colors, they're beautiful. But I just don't like them on me or I know have a better formula in something similar. I'm already thinking of my 2015 goals. What are your guys plans for the new year?

 

[charlotte366]

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.

Quote: Originally Posted by mel33t

I've been wearing a different MAC blush every day (its been seven days lol) to see which ones I love and which ones I don't.

So far all of them but two/three are keepers. So that's almost half! They're not ugly colors, they're beautiful. But I just don't like them on me or I know have a better formula in something similar.

I'm already thinking of my 2015 goals. What are your guys plans for the new year?

My main 2015 goal is similar to Audrey's, I turn 30 in 2105 and I would like to get back to the size I was 4 years ago, so I am planning on diverting my money away from cosmetics and towards fitness classes and personal training in order to get back into a good fitness routine.

In terms of make up/cosmetic plans, I want to buy as little as possible, I am still downsizing my stash and I am really enjoying using things up, I want to get rid of all my mascara back ups in 2015 so that I just have one in use! I also want to be better at choosing what to purchase and not getting caught up in the hype particularly around xmas.

My habits recently have resulted in a lot of mini lip products joining my stash, I like that I can finish them, try a formula in a couple of colours etc, but at the moment i don't need any more lip products!!!

I have however been good this week and finally sold my 2015 holiday tarte blush palette, narsissit eyeshadow palette and nars guy bourdin one night stand palette on ebay. All of them were BNIB and untouched, if I wasn't deperate to use them when I purchased them then I shouldn't keep them! I have enough eyeshadows and blushes and I won't miss them, I now have a better bank balance, I have moved the cash into a seperate savings account towards a new camera lens I would like next year and hopefully they are in homes that will love them!

Therefore my goals for 2015 will be to use up as many lip products as possible and no buy as far as possible.The no buy isn't set in stone but I think something has to be really unique next year for it to join my stash, I want to go on holiday again next year so I think the funds could be put into better use, as a result if I want to buy something I am making myself put twice the items cost in a savings account, hopefully this will stop any crazy impulse purchases!!

 

[Anaphora]

My main 2015 goal is similar to Audrey's, I turn 30 in 2105 and I would like to get back to the size I was 4 years ago, so I am planning on diverting my money away from cosmetics and towards fitness classes and personal training in order to get back into a good fitness routine.

In terms of make up/cosmetic plans, I want to buy as little as possible, I am still downsizing my stash and I am really enjoying using things up, I want to get rid of all my mascara back ups in 2015 so that I just have one in use! I also want to be better at choosing what to purchase and not getting caught up in the hype particularly around xmas.

My habits recently have resulted in a lot of mini lip products joining my stash, I like that I can finish them, try a formula in a couple of colours etc, but at the moment i don't need any more lip products!!!

I have however been good this week and finally sold my 2015 holiday tarte blush palette, narsissit eyeshadow palette and nars guy bourdin one night stand palette on ebay. All of them were BNIB and untouched, if I wasn't deperate to use them when I purchased them then I shouldn't keep them! I have enough eyeshadows and blushes and I won't miss them, I now have a better bank balance, I have moved the cash into a seperate savings account towards a new camera lens I would like next year and hopefully they are in homes that will love them!

Therefore my goals for 2015 will be to use up as many lip products as possible and no buy as far as possible.The no buy isn't set in stone but I think something has to be really unique next year for it to join my stash, I want to go on holiday again next year so I think the funds could be put into better use, as a result if I want to buy something I am making myself put twice the items cost in a savings account, hopefully this will stop any crazy impulse purchases!!

My goal is also the same! I'd like to start running, which is something I've never done partially because I didn't have motivation and partially because I lack confidence due to my cerebral palsy (I have a slightly funky gait). I just need to buy a couple pairs of suitable winter leggings and a couple hoodies and start. I figure if I start small it should be okay.

I also want to build muscle in addition to losing 15 pounds by my birthday in June. There should be a Specktra workout/weight loss thread!

 

[charlotte366]

My goal is also the same! I'd like to start running, which is something I've never done partially because I didn't have motivation and partially because I lack confidence due to my cerebral palsy (I have a slightly funky gait). I just need to buy a couple pairs of suitable winter leggings and a couple hoodies and start. I figure if I start small it should be okay.

I also want to build muscle in addition to losing 15 pounds by my birthday in June. There should be a Specktra workout/weight loss thread!

I set one up a few weeks ago...

http://www.specktra.net/t/190101/low-buy-fitness-thread-for-2014-2015

we are not very active yet, but hoping with new year we will get better, you are more than welcome to join us!

 

[Jennifae]

Here's my November update/summary:

Sephora VIB sale: 2 eyeshadow palettes + 1 lip sampler set.. not bad!

Nordstrom: 4 MAC Lightful skincare products... loving these!

CCO: 4 non-makeup items + 6 makeup items... mostly essentials.

I skipped all the MAC collections that launched in November (Kinky Boots, Prabal Gurung, Smokey Black Friday, etc.), and I'm probably gonna skip everything else (MAC) in December too. (We'll see!)

I haven't really done much purging in November as I focused mostly on using up products (and I'm getting there)... but I plan to do a big purge before the year ends.

 

[Buffy89]

I'm trying to set goals for 2015 that aren't too precise. In a nutshell, I want to avoid buying useless things/things I don't totally love. I want to be very self reflective when it comes to shopping, especially LE stuff. I want to define my personal style and habits even more so I'll only buy makeup/clothes that reflect my personality and my taste (in contrast to being influenced by "trends" too much. I love fashion and I'm always excited for pics from fashion week etc., but everybody's got a certain style concept that goes beyond trends). Doing so, I think I'll automatically save money so I can finally book a nice holiday trip. Plus, I plan to sell stuff at the flea market that takes place in May (also books/DVDs/home decorations/...).

Last weekend, I went to the CCO (not makeup related, a whole little village of shops) and I only got a warm coat (I really needed a new one) and a skirt (a warm one for fall/winter). And a lot of chocolate, lol, but most of it is for christmas/gifts. I tried a lot of clothes on but I wasn't 100% satisfied with those items so I put them back in spite of the special price. I really enjoyed looking at stuff and dismissing items. I've learnt that a shopping spree does not need to include buying things. Formerly, I always was in a rather bad mood when I went shopping but didn't find anything nice.
I also went to Mac to b2m for the lippie I've "deserved" because of my doctor's appointment last week. Although I planned to get See Sheer, I did not pick it since it's too orange to suit me well. Instead, I got Angel which has been on my list for a long time and which is both flattering and suitable for everyday use.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I set one up a few weeks ago...

http://www.specktra.net/t/190101/low-buy-fitness-thread-for-2014-2015

we are not very active yet, but hoping with new year we will get better, you are more than welcome to join us!

Thanks for linking this! When I first became very depressed, I stopped eating and lost about twenty pounds. It felt nice to be lighter, but that's not the way I wanted to lose it. Now I've gone in the opposite direction and stopped caring about what I eat so I've put half of the weight back on. Hopefully that thread will help! Thanks!

 

[Buffy89]

Last weekend, I went to the CCO (not makeup related, a whole little village of shops) and I only got a warm coat (I really needed a new one) and a skirt (a warm one for fall/winter). And a lot of chocolate, lol, but most of it is for christmas/gifts. I tried a lot of clothes on but I wasn't 100% satisfied with those items so I put them back in spite of the special price. I really enjoyed looking at stuff and dismissing items. I've learnt that a shopping spree does not need to include buying things. Formerly, I always was in a rather bad mood when I went shopping but didn't find anything nice. I also went to Mac to b2m for the lippie I've "deserved" because of my doctor's appointment last week. Although I planned to get See Sheer, I did not pick it since it's too orange to suit me well. Instead, I got Angel which has been on my list for a long time and which is both flattering and suitable for everyday use.

Oops, I've noticed that the term CCO doesn't really fit since those shops were selling clothes. In German, those shops are called outlet center, but I thought this was kinda fake English well I think one can understand what I wanted to say, lol.

 

[karmachameleon]

There are collectors and enthusiasts of all manner of things all over the world. Make up is one of those things people become enthusiastic about. It doesn't make it a disorder or make up lovers addicts. Carry on enjoying yourself ladies (and gents) ...

 

[Lipstickwh0re]

My goal is also the same! I'd like to start running, which is something I've never done partially because I didn't have motivation and partially because I lack confidence due to my cerebral palsy (I have a slightly funky gait). I just need to buy a couple pairs of suitable winter leggings and a couple hoodies and start. I figure if I start small it should be okay.

I also want to build muscle in addition to losing 15 pounds by my birthday in June. There should be a Specktra workout/weight loss thread!

Apple Cider Vinegar in water!

Try it!

I found out I was prediabetic 5 months ago and changed my eating habits immediately. I have little indulgences and a ''fat'' day but ACV in combination with cutting carbs, soda, juice and dairy milk with dancing and walking really helped me, I was 160 before, I'm 135 now and a size 25 in jeans, OMG, I have cerebral palsy too! I was diagnosed at 5. If you need help being motivated feel free to message me whenever. How I walk used to bother me more when I was litte. I really wanted to be ''normal'' I was like this all the way till I started junior college but you can't let your illnesses or disibilites define you as a person because you're so much more than that. Makeup is something I recently got into like 5 years ago. Skincare too but Specktra really is te reason I have all the lipsticks I do. I officially looove this forum. I went from owning like, 4 lipsticks or occasionally buying makeup to stalking MAC launches and having a lipstick holder. lmao
You can totally meet your goals. used to walk on my toes till I got pushed off a slide when I was about 10 and broke my knee, I still walk frunny but one of my legs is straighter than the other.

 

[DarylandCarole]

  My goal is also the same!  I'd like to start running, which is something I've never done partially because I didn't have motivation and partially because I lack confidence due to my cerebral palsy (I have a slightly funky gait).  I just need to buy a couple pairs of suitable winter leggings and a couple hoodies and start.  I figure if I start small it should be okay. I also want to build muscle in addition to losing 15 pounds by my birthday in June.  There should be a Specktra workout/weight loss thread! 

 I set one up a few weeks ago... http://www.specktra.net/t/190101/low-buy-fitness-thread-for-2014-2015 we are not very active yet, but hoping with new year we will get better, you are more than welcome to join us!

I love the idea of a fitness thread! I'll join. I've been pretty good about exercise until last year. I couldn't bend my knee much and it hurt to walk. But that's been temporarily fixed so I'm ready to get back in shape!

 

[charlotte366]

Apple Cider Vinegar in water!

Try it!

I found out I was prediabetic 5 months ago and changed my eating habits immediately. I have little indulgences and a ''fat'' day but ACV in combination with cutting carbs, soda, juice and dairy milk with dancing and walking really helped me, I was 160 before, I'm 135 now and a size 25 in jeans, OMG, I have cerebral palsy too! I was diagnosed at 5. If you need help being motivated feel free to message me whenever. How I walk used to bother me more when I was litte. I really wanted to be ''normal'' I was like this all the way till I started junior college but you can't let your illnesses or disibilites define you as a person because you're so much more than that. Makeup is something I recently got into like 5 years ago. Skincare too but Specktra really is te reason I have all the lipsticks I do. I officially looove this forum. I went from owning like, 4 lipsticks or occasionally buying makeup to stalking MAC launches and having a lipstick holder. lmao
You can totally meet your goals. used to walk on my toes till I got pushed off a slide when I was about 10 and broke my knee, I still walk frunny but one of my legs is straighter than the other.

Well done on your weight loss!
Quote: Originally Posted by burghchick


I love the idea of a fitness thread! I'll join. I've been pretty good about exercise until last year. I couldn't bend my knee much and it hurt to walk. But that's been temporarily fixed so I'm ready to get back in shape!

Yay, will be lovely to have you join us too!

 

[veronikawithak]

Hello again.

 

[Buffy89]

It feels good when exams are over, doesn't it. I got one more week until I get a break from uni/work (quite a lot of things to do, for example my thesis, but at least I won't have a schedule or appointments). This week I bought a lot of gifts so I was able to reduce stress by shopping without a bad conscience, lol.
Concerning your gift card, I must admit that I spent the one (H&M) that I had gotten about a month ago and I had been so proud that I didn't use it back then...well now it's gone. The local H&M has a massive sale right now and I'm always a sucker for the cute dresses they sell, so I bought two dresses and a skirt, each 50% off. The problem is, the fabric's too thin for the weather we got at the moment. So I guess I'll habe to wait until spring to wear them, maybe I can pair them with some knitwear (although they were released as part of the current collection, they're rather like spring fashion). Well that purchase wasn't really necessary, but at least the clothes were on sale (had to pay only 24 Euros for all three items, so I didn't spend a massive sum) and gift cards are meant to be used for a little splurge and fun things, aren't they
On Monday, I went b2m to get Angel, as I already mentioned, and I totally LOVE this lipstick. I've been wearing it without a break for the last 4 days (that's a long time for me) and this made me realize that ALL lipsticks I own should be like it: great in texture, flattering and nice for everyday use. I don't want to enable anybody to buy it, I simply wanna express that I haven't been this satisfied about a makeup product for a very long time.

 

[veronikawithak]

It feels good when exams are over, doesn't it. I got one more week until I get a break from uni/work (quite a lot of things to do, for example my thesis, but at least I won't have a schedule or appointments). This week I bought a lot of gifts so I was able to reduce stress by shopping without a bad conscience, lol. Concerning your gift card, I must admit that I spent the one (H&M) that I had gotten about a month ago and I had been so proud that I didn't use it back then...well now it's gone. The local H&M has a massive sale right now and I'm always a sucker for the cute dresses they sell, so I bought two dresses and a skirt, each 50% off. The problem is, the fabric's too thin for the weather we got at the moment. So I guess I'll habe to wait until spring to wear them, maybe I can pair them with some knitwear (although they were released as part of the current collection, they're rather like spring fashion). Well that purchase wasn't really necessary, but at least the clothes were on sale (had to pay only 24 Euros for all three items, so I didn't spend a massive sum) and gift cards are meant to be used for a little splurge and fun things, aren't they On Monday, I went b2m to get Angel, as I already mentioned, and I totally LOVE this lipstick. I've been wearing it without a break for the last 4 days (that's a long time for me) and this made me realize that ALL lipsticks I own should be like it: great in texture, flattering and nice for everyday use. I don't want to enable anybody to buy it, I simply wanna express that I haven't been this satisfied about a makeup product for a very long time.

Yes it feels soooo good. First time in months that I haven't been stressed. Good luck on everything you have left to do! I feel the same about gift cards and I just felt like treating myself. Glad that you're really loving Angel! I had it a few years ago and it wasn't quite the right color for me - I love Creme Cup though which is funny because they're pretty similar. I'm really enjoying my Bite things I got too.

 

[Lipstickwh0re]

Well done, using things up is more satisfying to me than purging, i feel like I got the money's worth, i am definitely prefering my small stash even if there is still a long way to go!


Well done, sometimes its hard when what you planned for doesn't suit you but at least you recognised it and adapted rather than b2m for something that won't work....GOOD WORK!

Your welcome, I want it to be about healthy balance in food and exercise !

in the UK we call them discount villages or outlet villages but I got your meaning from the the CCO...we all know what they are!

Very true!


Well done on your weight loss!
Yay, will be lovely to have you join us too!

Thank you!

 

[Ajigglin]

I'm going to continue my same goals in 2015 because I'm not where I want to be just yet.