Ever Feel Very Overwhelmed by Your MAC Collection?

[TISH1124]

^^ I need to, too...I just hate parting with my things.....I truly love them even though I show them no love ...Like you though Glam I get obsessed when I find something I like ...like 5 VGVI SE lipglasses, 3 Metal Rocks, 3 Brunette Msf's WTF...REALLY and why!!!!!!!!????? Seriously, why!!! I have never used a friggin backup in my life!!!

 

[GlamYOURUs]

Yeah Tish I kinda regret buying back ups now, like after that damage has been done. hahaha
The only backup I do NOT regret however, is Feline! I use liner almost everyday so I know this back up will become useful for me. Buy others not so much.
And I need to become pickier and more choosey b/c I can't afford the upcoming collections if I keep buying backups or things I won't use or touch.
Its a sad day in the makeup world. *under a dark cloud*

 

[MzzRach]

This is an interesting thread. I feel like I hit my saturation point with my collection a few months ago, and ever since then I have been much more discerning in my purchases. I still get excited about collections, but I feel like it's much more manageable now.

It feels good.

 

[TISH1124]

I know Rach I want to be just like you...I am so impressed how you can stay active in the threads yet still say no...or yes to only 1-2 items...I am striving to be that way now...I am starting with No for Rose...I only want the nail polish...no makeup at all

 

[MzzRach]

^^^thanks Tish! I know, it's hard to fight the temptation sometimes, but it's fun to live vicariously through others, and still only pick up an item or 2 here and there when the collections come out. Which is all the freaking time now.

Even for Style Warriors, which is an upcoming collection that I am super keen on, my list is still only 5 or 6 items. And will likely be less than that.

Just trying to keep it all in perspective.

 

[GlamYOURUs]

*Starts taking pics of items to sell*

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by MzzRach ^^^thanks Tish! I know, it's hard to fight the temptation sometimes, but it's fun to live vicariously through others, and still only pick up an item or 2 here and there when the collections come out. Which is all the freaking time now. Even for Style Warriors, which is an upcoming collection that I am super keen on, my list is still only 5 or 6 items. And will likely be less than that. Just trying to keep it all in perspective.

Yeah me too...I have lowered my list to 4 items in SW actually and I vow to stick as close to that as possible.....I am hoping to spend Nothing...but again I know me and I can only be realistic...saying I won't spend anything and doing it is two entirely different monsters

Glam I agree sell it...However I am avoiding the clearance bins as well...spending money in MAC or on here is still spending money and buying stuff I don't need..no matter how great the price

 

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 ^^ I need to, too...I just hate parting with my things.....I truly love them even though I show them no love ...Like you though Glam I get obsessed when I find something I like ...like 5 VGVI SE lipglasses, 3 Metal Rocks, 3 Brunette Msf's WTF...REALLY and why!!!!!!!!????? Seriously, why!!! I have never used a friggin backup in my life!!!

I don't know Tish, which is why you should sell one of your Metal Rocks to me!

 

[MzzRach]

^^^^

And I want one of her Coc lipglasses.

Even though I no longer buy backups, this one is an exception, because it is exceptional! I know her hubby loves it on her though, so I will need to get it elsewhere, methinks.

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by Twinkle_Twinkle I don't know Tish, which is why you should sell one of your Metal Rocks to me!

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Originally Posted by MzzRach ^^^^ And I want one of her Coc lipglasses. Even though I no longer buy backups, this one is an exception, because it is exceptional! I know her hubby loves it on her though, so I will need to get it elsewhere, methinks.

No Ladies...I don't want to be enabling...so I will just hold on to these...

Why people always want my most prized possessions....Can't just want a Fast Friends...or a brunette....Gotta go for the jugular

 

[l1onqueen]

ITA w/ all of you! I was at the counter every week for a while there, sickening I know. I love Specktra but all of the wonderful FOTDs dont help. I used to look just for inspiration, but then if I didn't have a particular E/S I would run out and get it-it doesn't help that my counter is walking distance frm my apartment. I'm trying to find a new obsession now. Shoes, perhaps?

OMG You all should be psychologists! I just realized that my makeup obsession stems from the fact that I refuse to buy clothes since I've gain so much weight and refuse to go up a size!!

 

[MzzRach]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 No Ladies...I don't want to be enabling...so I will just hold on to these... Why people always want my most prized possessions....Can't just want a Fast Friends...or a brunette....Gotta go for the jugular

Girl, you know I had to try!

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by CoralBlast well it wouldn't have crossed my mind either if my cousin's place wasn't ...well raided in a way, a few years back, they took everything even her tampons and other girl stuff she had ... you can imagine what i am talking about!! my dad's house btw they went through my rooms window and they actually took frozen stuff from the freezer !!!! please do laugh at it because it's only make up but no insurance could ever help me get my stuff back.

I agree...I guess I try not to put that much heart into Material things amd worldly possessions...I know they can be taken away at any moment....It would sting I agree...But as long as everyone remained safe and unharmed they can have every tube of lipstick and every material thing I own....just don't f*k with my family.....

 

[Monakhd]

This is a great thread. My name is Mona and

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I feel I have it worse or at least the same as many of you:

CONS:

• I have to be at work at the crack of dawn, so I only wear makeup once or twice a week (mascara doesn't count!)
• I buy as much as I can afford from new collections, but I buy from previous collections anywhere I can.
• I also have this O/C to buy every shade of something I like.. I newly discovered how much I like paints.. so I have a list of every single shade released & it's my mission to buy every one. Same thing with quads, MSFs, MES, Red l/s, shadesticks, etc
  
• I love to just sit and LOOK at my makeup.. off with the lid, on with the lid.. open, close ..... over and over...
• I reorganize everything all the time.. (good to the side, organize by color, collection
• I get sucked into the whole LE status thing
• I'm deathly afraid of wishing I bought something (VAE, Shrimplette, Lilacrush, Lithograph)

I know it's sick. That's why my addiction is a secret!! But the next list makes me feel better...and yes, some of these are grasping at straws, but feelings can't be right or wrong right???

PROS:

• I think my makeup is PRETTY. I ENJOY agonizing over what is REALLY the prettiest for me to buy
• I don't spend money I don't have on makeup
• I don't buy and then sell to pay my bills
• I never buy backups
• It's really the only thing I spend money on that's just for ME! I rationalize by telling myself that I don't drink, smoke, gamble, etc.

I'm new to Specktra. Yes, it fuels my addiction as I pour over all the upcoming collections; I also must admit that TEAM NO also keeps things in perspective for me.

In reality, it's no different than men obsessing over cars or tools or baseball cards or WHATEVER right? Everyone has a relatively harmless outlet.. right??

 

[Mizz.Coppertone]

No, because I've learned my lesson after going nuts and buying stuff I never ever used a couple years ago. Now I think I have a really good sense of what will look good on me and how often I'd wear it and thats all I buy lol.

 

[BeccalovesMAC]

I definitely know the feeling. My sisters and my man talk major shit bout my spending. I just want to be pretty and I think MAC helps me. I have fake coach purses and don't ever go clothe shopping. I don't ever get my nails or hair done. I don't have as much as Tish but I will before I die!!!! lol I think my spending has to do a lot with self esteem. I'm getting old and want to still look young.

 

[TISH1124]

^^^ why does it have to be at much as Tish...uggghhh Trust me I am light weight compared to some of these MAC Whores on here...LOL

 

[BeccalovesMAC]

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Originally Posted by TISH1127 ^^^ why does it have to be at much as Tish...uggghhh Trust me I am light weight compared to some of these MAC Whores on here...LOL

Tish sorry if I offended you

 

[abbyquack]

Thanks ladies for all your very insightful and supportive posts. I am really encouraged by your advice. I actually talked to my husband last night and told him that I have a problem and that I need to change, and told him the things I will do to help. He was very supportive. I know he doesn't really like my obsession but he usually doesn't act negatively about it either. I just really felt that the person I'm closest to (him) should be aware of it to encourage me and to remind me if I fall off the horse. That's not to say I'm not going to be buying MAC, but it definitely needs to slow down

 

[TISH1124]

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Originally Posted by BeccalovesMAC Tish sorry if I offended you

Girl I am not offended ...I just know I have an issue...stop reminding me...Ernie and them are worse!!!!