Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2015

[kerry-jane88]

Yo peeps, I'm in Paris! Not all that fussed on the French beauty stuff now I'm here, so only bought some face wipes which I needed and then an embryolisse sun cream you can't get in uk, sadly it's got the consistency of a sun cream so that's useless for my face but at least it was only 9 euro and my little sisters can use it in summer. Off to chanel and a cat cafe tomorrow!

 

[ellemarie]

I've done really well aside from a sample/clearance sale that was going to be my exception anyway. I got a bottle of Bulgari Omnia Crystalline for $28 (retails for $65), two Lipstick Queen lipsticks for $7 each, and a roll of Real Techniques brushes for $5.

 

[veronikawithak]

Tomorrow will be 4 weeks without any cosmetics purchases!

And I'm not lemming for anything so I'm going to try to keep this streak going as long as I can!

 

[DMcG9]

Tomorrow will be 4 weeks without any cosmetics purchases!

And I'm not lemming for anything so I'm going to try to keep this streak going as long as I can!

Right on! Why would you want to stop on a streak like that?!

 

[shellygrrl]

Tomorrow will be 4 weeks without any cosmetics purchases! :dancin: And I'm not lemming for anything so I'm going to try to keep this streak going as long as I can!

:cheer:

 

[veronikawithak]

Right on! Why would you want to stop on a streak like that?!

Thanks! I definitely don't! I think my longest streak last year was 40-something. I wanted to go longer but then I caved.. no caving this time! I would love to get to 2.. maybe 3 months.. baby steps though.

Quote: Originally Posted by shellygrrl

 

[kanne]

I've been shopping my stash quite a bit lately and loving it! Today I thought I'd share a little FOTD with you guys. I basically tried to recreate one of my favourite campaign looks of all time which is the MAC Prolongwear September 2013 (I can't believe it was that long ago!). I always thought I'd have to go and buy all these extra colours, but I had everything I needed!

Clinique Moisture Surge CC cream in Very Light
L'Oreal True Match Concealer in Vanilla
MAC paintpot in Quite Natural
NARS Cambodia eyeshadow (I wish this wasn't so pigmented!)
MAC Cranberry eyeshadow
Bobbi Brown Antique Rose eyeshadow
MAC Unflappable eyeshadow
MAC Fluidline in Blacktrack
L'Oreal False Lash Architect
NARS Light Reflecting Setting Powder in Translucent Crystal (loose)
MAC Bronzer in Golden
NARS Blush in Sex Appeal
Hourglass Femme Nude in Nude Number 3

 

[thefbomb]

Tomorrow will be 4 weeks without any cosmetics purchases! :dancin: And I'm not lemming for anything so I'm going to try to keep this streak going as long as I can!

Way to go! Keep it up!

 

[ramarose]

I need some more at home hobbies... I'm not shopping until Cinderella comes out & I've stayed true to that (only a week.. lol!) but it's just so tempting when I'm bored. I get kind of bummed out if I'm not occupied and shopping always cheers me up. Thinking I need to start doing yoga at home again haha

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I need some more at home hobbies... I'm not shopping until Cinderella comes out & I've stayed true to that (only a week.. lol!) but it's just so tempting when I'm bored. I get kind of bummed out if I'm not occupied and shopping always cheers me up. Thinking I need to start doing yoga at home again haha

I need this too! I want to start writing again but that requires an idea. I've had "writer's block" for way too long. I've thought about taking up knitting or crocheting.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

Hey Ladies! Just wanting to check in. Still going strong on my no buy - good for you too @veronikawithak! Keep up that streak girl!

I've been getting rid of stuff like there's no tomorrow. I make sure I depot my MAC and put the depots into a little baggie. I'm giving them to my co-worker who has two daughters and apparently her daughters and her daughters friends were thrilled with the last haul. I'm doing really well with getting rid of things even if they are new or haven't been used heaps, something that I struggled with before. I'm swatching like crazy too.

It all feels so good. I put on makeup every day now, whereas before I would get overwhelmed and skip days. I feel lucky that I have no urge yet to buy anything. I did pick up my free bday gift from Sephora, my only influx of makeup this year (as long as no one buys me some for gifts? not that I'm asking anyone in my family for that...I've been asking for wine or movie tickets as we're doing our year of know/no... lol).

Baby steps ladies! We are in this together! Life is good!!!!

 

[DarylandCarole]

Yo peeps, I'm in Paris! Not all that fussed on the French beauty stuff now I'm here, so only bought some face wipes which I needed and then an embryolisse sun cream you can't get in uk, sadly it's got the consistency of a sun cream so that's useless for my face but at least it was only 9 euro and my little sisters can use it in summer. Off to chanel and a cat cafe tomorrow!

What is a cat cafe?? Do people take their cats to lunch with them?

 

[DarylandCarole]

Tomorrow will be 4 weeks without any cosmetics purchases! :dancin: And I'm not lemming for anything so I'm going to try to keep this streak going as long as I can!

That's great! That's how I managed to quit smoking. I never could pick a day and say "I'll never smoke again." I just finished a pack and then saw how long I could go before I bought more. That was years ago. I'm glad to hear that it's all going so well for you!

 

[DarylandCarole]

Hey Ladies! Just wanting to check in.  Still going strong on my no buy - good for you too @veronikawithak ! Keep up that streak girl! I've been getting rid of stuff like there's no tomorrow.  I make sure I depot my MAC and put the depots into a little baggie.  I'm giving them to my co-worker who has two daughters and apparently her daughters and her daughters friends were thrilled with the last haul.  I'm doing really well with getting rid of things even if they are new or haven't been used heaps, something that I struggled with before.  I'm swatching like crazy too.   It all feels so good.  I put on makeup every day now, whereas before I would get overwhelmed and skip days.  I feel lucky that I have no urge yet to buy anything.  I did pick up my free bday gift from Sephora, my only influx of makeup this year (as long as no one buys me some for gifts?  not that I'm asking anyone in my family for that...I've been asking for wine or movie tickets as we're doing our year of know/no... lol).     Baby steps ladies!  We are in this together!  Life is good!!!! 

Glad to hear that things are going so well. Getting rid of things is kind of addictive, isn't it? I've been getting rid of back up make up and clothes that don't fit anymore. Some clothes are hard to get rid of, but mostly it feels good. I like the idea of having less stuff but really liking what I do have.

 

[kerry-jane88]

What is a cat cafe?? Do people take their cats to lunch with them?

No it's a cafe full of cats! Most of them were sleeping but a few were up and about and wanting to play, one that looks like my cat Tog jumped up on me and slept on my lap for over an hour! It's was a nice and chilled atmosphere

 

[DarylandCarole]

What is a cat cafe?? Do people take their cats to lunch with them?

No it's a cafe full of cats! Most of them were sleeping but a few were up and about and wanting to play, one that looks like my cat Tog jumped up on me and slept on my lap for over an hour! It's was a nice and chilled atmosphere

How cool! What a great idea. Do you know if the cats live there? That would be a great thing to do with homeless kitties as long as they all got along. How sweet that the one who looks like your cat slept in your lap. *writing this on my list of things to do in Paris when I finally get there*

 

[kerry-jane88]

How cool! What a great idea. Do you know if the cats live there? That would be a great thing to do with homeless kitties as long as they all got along. How sweet that the one who looks like your cat slept in your lap. *writing this on my list of things to do in Paris when I finally get there*

Yes they all live there, some were rescue cats, some feral, and they save some of the profits of the cafe for each cat when they 'retire' them from the cafe

Saw this, I can't read French though lol I just wanted to know what my little friend was called - idylle!

 

[DarylandCarole]

How cool! What a great idea. Do you know if the cats live there? That would be a great thing to do with homeless kitties as long as they all got along. How sweet that the one who looks like your cat slept in your lap. *writing this on my list of things to do in Paris when I finally get there*

Yes they all live there, some were rescue cats, some feral, and they save some of the profits of the cafe for each cat when they 'retire' them from the cafe

Saw this, I can't read French though lol I just wanted to know what my little friend was called - idylle!

I LOVE this! I had never heard of a cat cafe before. Now I'll have to search for them in the U.S. If we don't have any, we should! Have a great time in Paris and post more pics if u can.

 

[VAL4M]

Soooo i've been ok these past few month I purchase some skin care and one brush to add up 75$ for free shipping at sephora for Jan and Feb. Right now no big lemming, just want to reduce my credit card to the max before the due date of baby number 2. My hubby told me he could pay off my cc dept but I do not want to ''owe'' him, a girl have her pride! And if he pay up my cc I just won't learn and if a go back not paying my balance every month he will be mad! So what help? reading, for people reading french this article was kind of good therapy.
http://affaires.lapresse.ca/finances-personnelles/planification-financiere/201409/09/01-4798542-comment-dompter-ses-dettes.php

I'm not that bad i'm putting more then 10% of my income in some sort of saving, RESP found, pension plan etc, but still I do not want to go in my saving account to pay up what look like a really little balance on my credit card. Anyway just hope my return on my income taxe will be enough to cover it.
good luck girls!!

 

[thefbomb]

Hey Ladies! Just wanting to check in.  Still going strong on my no buy - good for you too @veronikawithak ! Keep up that streak girl! I've been getting rid of stuff like there's no tomorrow.  I make sure I depot my MAC and put the depots into a little baggie.  I'm giving them to my co-worker who has two daughters and apparently her daughters and her daughters friends were thrilled with the last haul.  I'm doing really well with getting rid of things even if they are new or haven't been used heaps, something that I struggled with before.  I'm swatching like crazy too.   It all feels so good.  I put on makeup every day now, whereas before I would get overwhelmed and skip days.  I feel lucky that I have no urge yet to buy anything.  I did pick up my free bday gift from Sephora, my only influx of makeup this year (as long as no one buys me some for gifts?  not that I'm asking anyone in my family for that...I've been asking for wine or movie tickets as we're doing our year of know/no... lol).     Baby steps ladies!  We are in this together!  Life is good!!!! 

Glad it's going well. Nice to pass on the empties too!