Yikes! Long time…no post. Though I do stop by now and again, when I can to read new posts and like them. Life…ya know?
Okay, so Low/No Buy 2021 – Sometime early on in 2021, I gave up on my monthly expense journal. That is how little I ended up spending. Suffice to say, like many here, my relationship with beautystuffs has not been a high priority for the past couple years. I still love makeup and wear makeup daily to work, but I am not fussed about it. The other thing, I am not on any social media that pushes the newest, latest, greatest products. So, I don’t find myself experiencing any FOMO or need to acquire. I take a look at a few blogs here and there to see what maybe on the horizon…
Skincare, on the other hand, shifted to being a priority. I would say I have spent more money (within budget) on good quality skincare over the past 2 years. I have also been consistent with my am and pm regimen. The results are telling and I am happy with the quality of my aging skin. The funny thing, is my hubs asked me about skincare early last year. I think he noticed my changes. Trust me, he is a manly man and would not touch anything girlie in nature. So, I purchased him some basic things from the ordinary and StrVectin: a couple face serums, an eye cream and a moisturizer. A few months into his regimen, he commented that his skin texture and tone has evened out and his eye wrinkles have softened. I can see it too. I am going to add a vitamin C serum to his pm routine next. He is game for trying it. Win win!
I love my Curlsmith haircare products too. My curlies have never been so happy.
I continue to “Marie Kondo” on the regular with my beauty, clothing and shoe wardrobes. This has spilled over into other areas, like dekrappifying my linen closet. What a hot mess that was until this past weekend! I yanked everything out of the closet and dumped it on the floor. My hubs looked at me like I was insane. However, 4 full sets of sheets and pillowcases is more than enough. Everything else needed to go! The kitchen and table linens were also thinned out. Now when I open the closet, I breathe easy because there is room and nothing is falling out on top of me!
My lovely selection of lipsticks is so lonely. It makes me sad. Until we are not wearing masks, I won’t bother touching them. At most I use a lip treatment at night. My new favorite is the Tatcha Kissu Lip Mask.
I continue to rotate my favorite eyeshadow palettes. I did add a new one in 2021 - the Patrick Ta Major Dimension. I reach for that most often and combine it with liquid and topper eyeshadows. I wear neutrals looks the most, but have a love for olive-khaki green and purple looks too. The last beauty item I added to my collection were shades of the new Sephora Charged Up liquid eyeshadows. Specifically the two new purple shades.
As always, I remain the queen of delayed gratification, banking reward points and waiting for a discount code and/or sale!
That being said, I have nothing on my radar right now, except a new perfume. I’ve been flirting with the Gucci Profuma di Fiori since before the holidays. LOL. I have strolled into Sephora or Ulta a few times to spritz it. Something about it is uplifting and makes me happy. Yup…that’s about it.
As always I hope you are all healthy, happy and doing lovely things in your lives.
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I think the delayed gratification thing comes from living on a budget all these years.
