Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2015

[Jennifae]

My first makeup purchase of the year is VG Miley lipstick and lipglass. Not a fan of the "artist" but I just love that color. That's all I plan to buy this month, but I'm afraid next month won't be easy with Toledo and Pencilled In. :sigh:

 

[thefbomb]

My first makeup purchase of the year is VG Miley lipstick and lipglass. Not a fan of the "artist" but I just love that color. That's all I plan to buy this month, but I'm afraid next month won't be easy with Toledo and Pencilled In. :sigh:

Not bad at all so far!

 

[Buffy89]

I'm itching to make a purchase. I'm feeling frustrated and out of control, which is normally when I like to shop. I want some Charlotte Tilbury blushes, some Lorac matte lip pencils, and just things I really do not need. Tomorrow I take another part CPA exam. And I think normally I would go to the mall straight after (I took off from work) to buy a few things. But ive decided I'm going to treat myself to a wawa sub (yum!) and watch a few movies in my yoga pants. I'm very much looking forward to it, more than a new blush.

have fun treating yourself with that sub (we don't know that kind of sub here, sounds great) and watching movies! I kinda feel the same way these days. It's finals time at uni and my master thesis is really energy absorbing. Went to see the Chanel spring look today and bought one item, Etourdie RCS lippie. I felt kinda guilty at the checkout because I ignored my resolution though. But I still would like more items from this collection...see, this is my lacking ability to handle stress which is speaking out of me. Won't back down now. Maybe I can still buy another item next month, but not now. ...and good luck tomorrow!

 

[ellemarie]

I still haven't bought any makeup this month. I've sold some and I canceled my ipsy membership. I had a similar rule for clothing but had to go buy shoes because mine were too casual for work. I also picked out some blazers because they were less than $5 each.

 

[kerry-jane88]

Musing over the numbers in my stash, I decided to place each lipstick out on my vanity, which surprisingly is never done before... Well it really made me realise that that I have more than I need!

Not intended to show off of course, but I don't need 30 lipsticks do I!? Plus just looking at the collection as a whole, there's a lot of similar shades in there I'm sure I can be a bit more strict with myself and pass a few on to family and friends.

 

[Buffy89]

Plus just looking at the collection as a whole, there's a lot of similar shades in there I'm sure I can be a bit more strict with myself and pass a few on to family and friends.

Lately, I once spread all my lip stuff on my bed (my vanity is to small, gulp) and it was intimidating, indeed. I offered some to my Mom, her complexion is darker than mine so she can rather pull off brights and darker shades when I look a bit "too much makeup"ish), but she didn't wanna take more than three at a time.

 

[kerry-jane88]

Lately, I once spread all my lip stuff on my bed (my vanity is to small, gulp) and it was intimidating, indeed. I offered some to my Mom, her complexion is darker than mine so she can rather pull off brights and darker shades when I look a bit "too much makeup"ish), but she didn't wanna take more than three at a time.

Yeah I've found that if I do a mega destash then people are reluctant to take too much at once but if you drip feed bits and bobs every now and then then they'll take the Mac lipstick off of you no bother! Well my lips are red raw from all the swatching but I managed to get rid of a pink, a red and a nude so not so bad!

 

[DarylandCarole]

I'm itching to make a purchase. I'm feeling frustrated and out of control, which is normally when I like to shop. I want some Charlotte Tilbury blushes, some Lorac matte lip pencils, and just things I really do not need. Tomorrow I take another part CPA exam. And I think normally I would go to the mall straight after (I took off from work) to buy a few things. But ive decided I'm going to treat myself to a wawa sub (yum!) and watch a few movies in my yoga pants. I'm very much looking forward to it, more than a new blush.

Good for you, Mel! I hope the exam went well and that you're enjoying the rest of your day off now.

 

[Buffy89]

Well my lips are red raw from all the swatching but I managed to get rid of a pink, a red and a nude so not so bad!

That's a strategy for sure, lol. My Mom was like "oh nooo, I can't take so many things from you at the same time!" although I tried to convince her to choose more items and it was her who made me stop my crazy purchasing. Most of my stuff is barely used so I thought it appeared to be quite attractive as a gift.

Congrats on getting rid of three products!

 

[DarylandCarole]

Hi everyone! I haven't written an update for quite awhile although I've been reading posts. Life was crazy for awhile. I didn't buy much throughout the holidays, only a few things from the holiday stuff. I was too broke to buy more. I sold some back ups on EBay and some old clothes that didn't fit anymore. Then I got into finding things from old MAC collections. Most I can't afford, but when I found a few things at lower prices I went a little crazy. So I ended up spending too much and now I'm short the money for other things. Ugh. And my cat seems to have another UTI so there's an extra expense. She just had one the first of the month so I'm worried that it's more than a UTI. she and I both went to the ER on New Year's Day, I had a kidney stone and she had the infection. Those of you who have been here the past few months know she has been sick several times the last few months. She keeps bouncing back but I'm starting to wonder if the problems will stop. So, I'll be looking for more things to sell now. :-(

 

[Buffy89]

Hi everyone! I haven't written an update for quite awhile although I've been reading posts. Life was crazy for awhile. I didn't buy much throughout the holidays, only a few things from the holiday stuff. I was too broke to buy more. I sold some back ups on EBay and some old clothes that didn't fit anymore. Then I got into finding things from old MAC collections. Most I can't afford, but when I found a few things at lower prices I went a little crazy. So I ended up spending too much and now I'm short the money for other things. Ugh. And my cat seems to have another UTI so there's an extra expense. She just had one the first of the month so I'm worried that it's more than a UTI. she and I both went to the ER on New Year's Day, I had a kidney stone and she had the infection. Those of you who have been here the past few months know she has been sick several times the last few months. She keeps bouncing back but I'm starting to wonder if the problems will stop. So, I'll be looking for more things to sell now. :-(

oh my, I hope both you and your kitty will recover soon. I'm keeping my fingers crossed, sending a little prayer!

 

[DMcG9]

So, I'll be looking for more things to sell now. :-(

I'm sorry to hear you and your kitty are still dealing with health issues. Passing kidney stones hurts so damn much, I really empathize with you.
As for your cat, is there some sort of cat multivitamin that could help prevent her frequent UTIs? One of our cats was having this occur so she got prescribed a special food; or, sometimes I have heard that vets can recommend L-Lysine amino acid supplement for cats. I know it comes in a soft chew treat for cats but perhaps your vet could provide info on whether that is appropriate?

 

[mel33t]

So, I'll be looking for more things to sell now. :-(

Praying for you and your kitty. Hope you guys get better soon.

 

[Maris Crane]

Burghchick, I have your cat in my thoughts!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

@burghchick, praying for you and your kitty!

 

[shellygrrl]

:support: for burghchick & cat.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I hadn't bought anything makeup related in a while, until today. I bought four lipsticks - A Sephora cream lip stain that was about to be discontinued that I'd been wanting for a while, in 02 Classic Beige, MAC Del Rio, and MAC Underworld and Twig from the CB. I've been coveting Underworld a while so when I saw it I couldn't pass it up. And I am in desperate need of some good work neutrals and Del Rio and Twig will help fill those holes. I don't think I did too bad all considering.

 

[ilovemakeup6]

I am up for this too I buy too much

 

[DarylandCarole]

Hi everyone! I haven't written an update for quite awhile although I've been reading posts. Life was crazy for awhile. I didn't buy much throughout the holidays, only a few things from the holiday stuff. I was too broke to buy more. I sold some back ups on EBay and some old clothes that didn't fit anymore. Then I got into finding things from old MAC collections. Most I can't afford, but when I found a few things at lower prices I went a little crazy. So I ended up spending too much and now I'm short the money for other things. Ugh. And my cat seems to have another UTI so there's an extra expense. She just had one the first of the month so I'm worried that it's more than a UTI. she and I both went to the ER on New Year's Day, I had a kidney stone and she had the infection. Those of you who have been here the past few months know she has been sick several times the last few months. She keeps bouncing back but I'm starting to wonder if the problems will stop. So, I'll be looking for more things to sell now. :-(

I'm sorry to hear you and your kitty are still dealing with health issues. Passing kidney stones hurts so damn much, I really empathize with you. As for your cat, is there some sort of cat multivitamin that could help prevent her frequent UTIs? One of our cats was having this occur so she got prescribed a special food; or, sometimes I have heard that vets can recommend L-Lysine amino acid supplement for cats. I know it comes in a soft chew treat for cats but perhaps your vet could provide info on whether that is appropriate?

Yeah that kidney stone thing was no fun! I very rarely go to an ER or Urgent Care, I just don't like to go. I was getting ready to take my kitty to the ER and all of a sudden I had pain in my back and side so much I could hardly walk. And it felt like I suddenly had a really bad UTI. that really sucked! I kept thinking it would go away but after about 2 hours I felt so bad I had to ask someone to drive me to the ER. Thank God they gave me an IV with good pain medicine along with a hunch of other meds. Got home and got my cat and drove 45 minutes to the animal ER. What a "fun" night. The vet today gave her antibiotics and she is doing better already, and I didn't have to pay a fortune. Yay! But I'll still look into the l-lysine. Thanks so much to everyone for their good wishes and prayers. Scully says "thank you", too!

 

[thefbomb]

Hi everyone! I haven't written an update for quite awhile although I've been reading posts. Life was crazy for awhile. I didn't buy much throughout the holidays, only a few things from the holiday stuff. I was too broke to buy more. I sold some back ups on EBay and some old clothes that didn't fit anymore. Then I got into finding things from old MAC collections. Most I can't afford, but when I found a few things at lower prices I went a little crazy. So I ended up spending too much and now I'm short the money for other things. Ugh. And my cat seems to have another UTI so there's an extra expense. She just had one the first of the month so I'm worried that it's more than a UTI. she and I both went to the ER on New Year's Day, I had a kidney stone and she had the infection. Those of you who have been here the past few months know she has been sick several times the last few months. She keeps bouncing back but I'm starting to wonder if the problems will stop. So, I'll be looking for more things to sell now. :-(

Hope your fur baby feels better soon!