How much is too much? Makeup Burnout? Spending too much.
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sdtjefferson
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Re: Anyone ever forced to go on a no-buy??
I was on a no-buy for about 6 mo last year when my family moved to TX from VA. We had to account for so many different things that we didn't have to worry about before (higher lease, daycare, utility bills) so I couldn't justify the expense. The only things I bought were Merrily blush, MSFN duo, and blot powder.
This year has been a different story. I've really been purchasing a lot and am about to go back on a no-buy. Right now I'd rather have the extra to go do things with my hubby and kids (i.e. planning a trip to Sea World this summer). It is hard to do, but I got through by watching a million youtube vids and just experiencing new collections through others. And I was able to find the one thing I wanted most (Spiced Chocolate Quad) at my CCO a few weeks ago! So it's not that bad. It really does suck at first, but the longer you do it the easier it becomes and the more you grow from it.
I was on a no-buy for about 6 mo last year when my family moved to TX from VA. We had to account for so many different things that we didn't have to worry about before (higher lease, daycare, utility bills) so I couldn't justify the expense. The only things I bought were Merrily blush, MSFN duo, and blot powder.
This year has been a different story. I've really been purchasing a lot and am about to go back on a no-buy. Right now I'd rather have the extra to go do things with my hubby and kids (i.e. planning a trip to Sea World this summer). It is hard to do, but I got through by watching a million youtube vids and just experiencing new collections through others. And I was able to find the one thing I wanted most (Spiced Chocolate Quad) at my CCO a few weeks ago! So it's not that bad. It really does suck at first, but the longer you do it the easier it becomes and the more you grow from it.
Fataliya
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Re: Anyone ever forced to go on a no-buy??
Still doing pretty good on my reduced/no buy. I've bought a couple things from 2 ladies here in the sale thread. Only spent about $50.
HKK, Grand Duos and SugarSweet are KILLING me though. I want 2 blushes, the MSF from SS, and the HKK compact and DG's...and I haven't gotten any of it, lol.
Crappy thing is, I just found out I can upgrade my cell phone for $150, which I'm trying to hold out on, but my current phone is acting stupid lately.
Oh, and I found a cheap electronic cigarette kit for less than $100 (normally they're like $250)...and not smoking real cig's would save me money.
But I'm still holding out!!
And wouldn't you know it, now that I'm trying to NOT buy much, someone posts a "selling my MSF" collection thread in the sale forum. OMG. That one hurt to look at, lol.
Still doing pretty good on my reduced/no buy. I've bought a couple things from 2 ladies here in the sale thread. Only spent about $50.
HKK, Grand Duos and SugarSweet are KILLING me though. I want 2 blushes, the MSF from SS, and the HKK compact and DG's...and I haven't gotten any of it, lol.
Crappy thing is, I just found out I can upgrade my cell phone for $150, which I'm trying to hold out on, but my current phone is acting stupid lately.
Oh, and I found a cheap electronic cigarette kit for less than $100 (normally they're like $250)...and not smoking real cig's would save me money.
But I'm still holding out!!
And wouldn't you know it, now that I'm trying to NOT buy much, someone posts a "selling my MSF" collection thread in the sale forum. OMG. That one hurt to look at, lol.
stronqerx
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Re: Makeup Burnout
The amount of money I spent on makeup in the last two month is something I am not proud of. I was never like this, I guess I never was the type that was into a certain hobby that I would enjoy spending my money on, until I got into make up. I have to stop and seriously remind myself of who I am. I used to save up money all the time. I wasn't cheap or anything like that, but I just like knowing that I have money and knowing I am not broke. It's not that bad, because when I do stop myself, I can control my spending. But it can get tempting, shopping for makeup can get out of control, if I allow it to.
The amount of money I spent on makeup in the last two month is something I am not proud of. I was never like this, I guess I never was the type that was into a certain hobby that I would enjoy spending my money on, until I got into make up. I have to stop and seriously remind myself of who I am. I used to save up money all the time. I wasn't cheap or anything like that, but I just like knowing that I have money and knowing I am not broke. It's not that bad, because when I do stop myself, I can control my spending. But it can get tempting, shopping for makeup can get out of control, if I allow it to.
MacAtFirstSight
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Re: Makeup Burnout
I've always had a nack of getting addicted to spending my money on something. *not proud* first it was shoes, then jeans, then makeup. but I have my limits because I only buy things when I could get them for a good deal. With makeup, I only buy from the CCO unless I really really want something from a collection or perm line I can't find at the CCO [ie, brushes]
I'm not completely ashamed of myself for indulging on my guilty pleasures, it makes me happy and I can afford to.
But really, I've come to feel that I have more makeup than I need so I've been selling alot recently.
I think it's really important to make sure that you only hold onto things that you really need and really like. Even if something is LE and other people love, if you don't use them I think it's just better to sell them. you'll make money at the same time xP
I've always had a nack of getting addicted to spending my money on something. *not proud* first it was shoes, then jeans, then makeup. but I have my limits because I only buy things when I could get them for a good deal. With makeup, I only buy from the CCO unless I really really want something from a collection or perm line I can't find at the CCO [ie, brushes]
I'm not completely ashamed of myself for indulging on my guilty pleasures, it makes me happy and I can afford to.
But really, I've come to feel that I have more makeup than I need so I've been selling alot recently.
I think it's really important to make sure that you only hold onto things that you really need and really like. Even if something is LE and other people love, if you don't use them I think it's just better to sell them. you'll make money at the same time xP
thelove4tequila
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Re: Makeup Burnout
I'm DEFINITELY in a makeup rut right now and have been for a couple of months.
Sadly this includes my visits to specktra also. I used to log on every single day and now its about once or twice a week. I don't know what's up with me lately.
I'm DEFINITELY in a makeup rut right now and have been for a couple of months.
TISH1124
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Re: Makeup Burnout
yeah my hauling days are over...I only buy what i really really want...I am over the hype of buying just to buy.....
There is a full thread discussing this topic started a few weeks ago....
http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/e...ection-135708/
yeah my hauling days are over...I only buy what i really really want...I am over the hype of buying just to buy.....
There is a full thread discussing this topic started a few weeks ago....
http://www.specktra.net/forum/f165/e...ection-135708/
User38
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Re: Makeup Burnout
oh I know what you guys mean... I have been in this mood for a few years..lol. The only thing that makes me justify it is that I use it for business. After that I chant "I am worthy" and just laugh. It really is only money, and the day I go at least I know I will have a wonderfully made up face!
oh I know what you guys mean... I have been in this mood for a few years..lol. The only thing that makes me justify it is that I use it for business. After that I chant "I am worthy" and just laugh. It really is only money, and the day I go at least I know I will have a wonderfully made up face!
MissResha
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im with tish. i just knew i'd go butt-crazy with the HK collection. but i didnt get ANYTHING. i JUST bought Fresh Brew last week. only based off rec's from WOC and it just happens to be in HK packaging. i should send it back because it broke first time using it. i was hot lol.
i just get what i need or wanted for a very long time and finally have access to.
as for the shaka zulu colleciton coming up, i know i'm only gonna get like less than 5 things but im still super excited for it.
i'm totally burnt out.
i just get what i need or wanted for a very long time and finally have access to.
as for the shaka zulu colleciton coming up, i know i'm only gonna get like less than 5 things but im still super excited for it.
i'm totally burnt out.
MAChostage
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This is pretty much me as well. Although I still love wearing my makeup, and believe I always will, I'm at a point where it's almost a chore deciding on any one look because I have so much! Fortunately, this is basically an eye and lip dilemma for me, since I rarely wear anything on my face, other than a powder, so I own very few face cosmetics.
Originally Posted by MissResha
im with tish. i just knew i'd go butt-crazy with the HK collection. but i didnt get ANYTHING. i JUST bought Fresh Brew last week. only based off rec's from WOC and it just happens to be in HK packaging. i should send it back because it broke first time using it. i was hot lol. i just get what i need or wanted for a very long time and finally have access to. as for the shaka zulu colleciton coming up, i know i'm only gonna get like less than 5 things but im still super excited for it. i'm totally burnt out. |
This is pretty much me as well. Although I still love wearing my makeup, and believe I always will, I'm at a point where it's almost a chore deciding on any one look because I have so much! Fortunately, this is basically an eye and lip dilemma for me, since I rarely wear anything on my face, other than a powder, so I own very few face cosmetics.
fintia
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Even though it looks soo juicy looking at huge collections I think it's not good to do that because make up expires! and if we have that much make up there is no way I am going to finish a product because I am goig to be like the little birdie that hops from flower to flower not having the chance to finish a product before it gets bad? dunno his name is english so.. even though I love love make up I am going to try my best to not buy lots of it so I can actually finish them and them and move forward and buy more and different colors, or even buy the same colors if they worked out great.
I've seen huge collections and there is no way that people use all of it.. it happens to me with my small collection. there are e/s colors that I do not use as much or at all and also with lip colors.. so this is IMO!! ;-)
I've seen huge collections and there is no way that people use all of it.. it happens to me with my small collection. there are e/s colors that I do not use as much or at all and also with lip colors.. so this is IMO!! ;-)
minnie_moo
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I'm new to the world of MAC, so at the mo I have so much stuff on my wantlist, it's ridiculous! I'm frightened of buying too much too quickly & then getting bored, but it's so difficult to stagger my buying. Thankfully my nearest store is about an hour away, so I only have the website to tempt me!
KittyKosmetics
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I've just started building my collection and I already feel this way =\ . I wear mostly neutral and purple eye shadows. I think I'm going to base my collection on what I will actually wear instead of "OMG I MUST HAVE THAT BLUE EYESHADOW! IT'S SO PRETTY AND IT'S LE!!!". Whenever I do that, I end up end up with colors I NEVER wear. For example, my HK Too Dolly palette. I've hardly touched any of the colors. I'll probably end up selling it.
I really need to stop buying things based on their packaging and other people's hauls/reviews. After watching other ppl's haul/review vids, I convince myself I need that product >.< - especially if it's LE. I avoid haul videos like the plague whenever I'm in a spending mood lol.
I really need to stop buying things based on their packaging and other people's hauls/reviews. After watching other ppl's haul/review vids, I convince myself I need that product >.< - especially if it's LE. I avoid haul videos like the plague whenever I'm in a spending mood lol.
Superkaz
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I just got off the phone for placing another order for some more make up.
Far out Karen- Stop it already.
I just bought a complete set of make up brushes on friday too ( the sigma ones)
I guess I sort of justify it as I am looking into a make up course and need stuff in my kit anyways lol
Far out Karen- Stop it already.
I just bought a complete set of make up brushes on friday too ( the sigma ones)
I guess I sort of justify it as I am looking into a make up course and need stuff in my kit anyways lol
TISH1124
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I know I have so much stuff i try to swap some things for more things to justify it...at least I am not spending more money.....it is just too much!!
hell yeah send it back for another...who wants a broke lipstick after one use!!!
| Originally Posted by MissResha
im with tish. i just knew i'd go butt-crazy with the HK collection. but i didnt get ANYTHING. i JUST bought Fresh Brew last week. only based off rec's from WOC and it just happens to be in HK packaging. i should send it back because it broke first time using it. i was hot lol. i just get what i need or wanted for a very long time and finally have access to. as for the shaka zulu colleciton coming up, i know i'm only gonna get like less than 5 things but im still super excited for it. i'm totally burnt out. |
I know I have so much stuff i try to swap some things for more things to justify it...at least I am not spending more money.....it is just too much!!
hell yeah send it back for another...who wants a broke lipstick after one use!!!
