How Do You Cope When You Can't Buy?

[Chic 2k6]

I bought too much MAC this month so i cope by giving my mom my visa debit card and asked her to lock it away lol

 

[Janice]

Honestly, it's been easier to restrain the LE fever now more than ever. For a variety of reasons, but mainly just because only a handful of things have stood out to me personally. One thing I was really excited about was the soft sparkle pencils. I'm looking forward to the fall/winter collections, the colors are very rich this year and I love that.

 

[Indigowaters]

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Originally Posted by Janice Honestly, it's been easier to restrain the LE fever now more than ever. For a variety of reasons, but mainly just because only a handful of things have stood out to me personally. One thing I was really excited about was the soft sparkle pencils. I'm looking forward to the fall/winter collections, the colors are very rich this year and I love that.

I know! I love fall and I just got some clothes with copper, burnt orange, dark greens and corals in them. So these will go perfectly. I will also get some plums and dark pinks.

 

[bellaetoile]

usually, i try to just kind of deal, by not going to the mac counters, and scouring the various makeup boards for online sales, as i usually have more paypal balance available than cash funds. (no, my paypal is NOT connected to my accounts, so i can't transfer funds--i reserve my balance for ebay and the boards..) if there's one thing in particular i want from a collection, i'll go and limit myself to that one item. i will say, though, lately i haven't been buying very much purely because i HAVE so much, and i feel like the colors and products are beginning to repeat themselves. the only thing i want right now is accent red, and that's only because i collect pigments.

 

[Colorqueen]

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Originally Posted by cno64 I've noticed that MAC has a way of resurrecting LE items down the road. For example, I missed out on "Coco" pigment, but got "Sunnydaze" just this past June, and it's practically the same thing. Similarly, I missed "Ruby Red," but "Accent Red" is on the way! Wish they'd bring back "Stiletto" lipstick!

You are like the ONLY other person (other than me) who I have seen say that they wish they would bring back Stiletto! I LOVE LOVE LOVE that color.

No other line has one in it either.

Two great minds think alike, eh, my dear!

 

[XsheXscreamsX]

i just want to say thank for posting this thread. I just quit my job last month so i havent had extra money to spend on MAC, and its KILLING ME!!! i sit for hours and just stare at swatches and stuff trying to find reasons i wont like it, but i still want so much from amuse and technicolor. I am dredding the next few collections. I might have to cut off my internet connection, and not go to the mall,. so i save myself the torture! If i cant see it i wont want it! I must be a masochist to keep putting myself through this!

 

[queenofdisaster]

i sell my clothes on ebay b/c i know they're a necessity and i can get more no matter what. teehee.

 

[a914butterfly]

i just dont care, i find a way. i put it on my credit card(s), or swap it with something else MAC (like i bought a back up and trade it in for something new). where there is a will---there is a way!!!

 

[queenofdisaster]

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Originally Posted by a914butterfly i just dont care, i find a way. i put it on my credit card(s), or swap it with something else MAC (like i bought a back up and trade it in for something new). where there is a will---there is a way!!!

 

[jpohrer]

I try to match the new collection with substitutes- that is, shades I already own. It's fun to shop your stash and discover new ways to combine what you have! For instance, the Well-Plumed quad looks like Amber Lights + Mythology, Expresso, Shroom and Cinders. Take Flight looks like Cranberry + Rose pigment, Smut, Seedy Pearl and Hard to Please. The blushes and lipsticks remind me of Estee Lauder GWP shades I already have. The lipglasses look like Damzel, Poetic License and Sexy Sweet. I have fun finding new ways to wear these colors!

 

[cno64]

To put the cherry on top, in my inbox this morning is a FREE SHIPPING WITH ANY ORDER CODE FROM MAC!
Friends, I literally SCREAMED when I saw that!
Doesn't this violate some sort of international law or something?

I need to go pray about this...

 

[moonrevel]

I go into my collection and start pulling out the things that I just HAD to have from past collections but mysteriously never used to remind myself that I have a lot of good stuff and I should use it. That said, I usually buy a couple things from every collection because, let's be honest, new makeup puts a nice spring in my step.

 

[Kristen]

Lol.. I buy it anyway. I reason to myself that I will end up spending twice as much to buy it later. I just stop going to starbucks or shop a little bit less elsewhere

 

[ilovexnerdsx]

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Originally Posted by Georgiecat remind myself how much I already own. I remind myself of other collections that will be coming up that I can hope for. If that fails, I try taking out things I haven't used at all or only a couple of times and creating looks for them. This reminds me I only have one face. If I still don't get it, I organize my collection and clean my brushes. By then, usually I have discovered "I don't need another BROWN eyeshadow", or I'm too tired to go buy another item.

 

[cno64]

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Originally Posted by tinsel_bomb Well when I cant buy something I usually feel down. Then I go look at everything I do have and then Im thankful for all Ive got. Although there hasnt been very many times when I wasnt able to get something that I wanted, thank god!

What good thoughts! I've been distracting myself by organizing my lipstick collection (which needed to be done, anyhow).
This has helped me realize again that not only does God provide everything I *need,* He's also been very indulgent in letting me have many many things that I just *want.*
Amazingly, this realization does not keep me from wanting more, and drooling a pool

every time MAC launches a new collection.
Right now I'm anticipating Viva Glam VI; I'm going to try to budget myself more carefully in the coming weeks, so that I can actually buy when that one comes out.
Anyone know what it's going to look like?

 

[giz2000]

You don't sweat it...or at least try not to!

 

[CrouchingAfroHiddenPick]

Usually I chalk it up to it wasn't meant for me to have it!

 

[pugmommy7]

I am there right now. COMPLETELY BROKE. That is when i say, "ok, it is swap season!" I go through my stash, even though I may not be getting EXACTLY what I want from the new collection, I am still getting "new" stuff and that is fun!
then I decide on the really truly want and get one thing(not a quad or anything big$$-
Or and best of all, I will get my b2m's together and get a new lippie. that always makes me feel better.
after all it's just makeup. and i have a literal ton of it!

I do sell stuff on ebay a lot anyway, esp when we are reaaaaly broke. there is always something to sell on there

 

[cno64]

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Originally Posted by pugmommy7 I do sell stuff on ebay a lot anyway, esp when we are reaaaaly broke. there is always something to sell on there

I have actually thought about selling a new, unopened, still-in-the-box Lovely Lily pigment that I have. It's not doing anyone any good just sitting around the house.
How do you receive payment for stuff that's sold on eBay?

 

[Jaim]

I convince myself that I don't need it! Something else will come along that I like more. Then I avoid MAC for a week or two. Haha.