Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?

[Lisianthus]

You can definitely tell what colours I favour huh!


LOL true, poor UD!
Juicy Tubes - I know that's what I need to do. I'll get there, it's just weirdly hard to let things go (who knew we could get such an emotional attachment to makeup!) so it's easier if I do it little by little.
I don't have anyone to give stuff to, so it will all go in the bin if I don't keep it (which is most likely)

Well done for tossing out the bad Juicy tubes! I bet you won't miss them one bit once they're all gone.

 

[PixieDancer]

That is a great plan! I've never really backed anything up before (thank heavens). You seem to be a doing a great job at keeping with your goal so far which is really awesome. 

I've had a couple near set backs but have managed to pull through... With a little help from my low buy friends!! Thanks for cheering me on girl! Yeah, I recommend staying away from backups... That's where things really get tricky!!

I stupidly went to my CCO today to peek around they have the blush collection with pink tea, immortal flower etc, Marilyn Monroe, viva glam nicki stuff and Archie's girls. No cream soda I am proud to say I walked out of there with 2 arms of swatches but bought nothing. I was very tempted to get "stay with me" Blush. It looks close to cream soda but I know if still buy cream soda of I can get ahold of it so I fought temptation and won! Yay! I also got my dior rose diamond in the mail today. OMG... Thank you to all the suggested it. It's absolutely beautiful. I can't stop looking at it but I'm having a hard time fighting off the urge to get amber diamond. My husband tossed $60 at me and said just do it but I'm trying to see if I can get any research in the new formulations first. Ohhhhh this money is glowing on my table. It's got a yellow light around it saying "useeeee meeeee" lol he laughed at me when I said in going to my no spending money support group haha

Good job on your CCO trip... Those can be dangerous during a low buy! And I'm so glad you love your new highlighter. Now make sure you use it and enjoy it! I'd wait out the Dior Amber just in case the new formulation is improved... You have this one to tied you over until then. And it was a pinky highlighter you were looking for anyways! Happy Highlighter Dance!!

 

[lipstickaddict]

I finally remembered to post what I found in this drawer. This is in no way (sadly) all of my highlighters and blushes, but this is what was in there. I don't need to get the new SR, I don't need to get the new SR, I don't need to get the new SR.........

4 EDMSF
15 MSF
9 Beauty Powders
9 various other highlighters
11 bronzers
13 blushes that are large (not typical MAC blushes)

WOWZA! Look at all those beauties! Thanks for sharing!

psst....I think you can skip the new SR!

 

[Naynadine]

I finally remembered to post what I found in this drawer. This is in no way (sadly) all of my highlighters and blushes, but this is what was in there. I don't need to get the new SR, I don't need to get the new SR, I don't need to get the new SR.........
4 EDMSF
15 MSF
9 Beauty Powders
9 various other highlighters
11 bronzers
13 blushes that are large (not typical MAC blushes)

Is it bad that I don't even think that is too much?

 

[lipstickaddict]

Is it bad that I don't even think that is too much?

 

[aradhana]

I guess i'm glad I haven't tried the huggables One item I have successfully fended off, at least for the moment. I did, in a moment of weakness, break down at the drugstore this evening and buy some shampoo and conditioner I definitely did not *need*. But I really wanted something volumizing cuz the winter is killing my curls...and this stuff is scented mint -grapefruit...how could I resist? I resisted on the main shampoo aisle, but this one was in a special display, so I then succumbed. Bad me. Bad.

 

[kerry-jane88]

So I broke my no buy already, I bought the rick baker monster's bride palette on ebay. Still within my 4 item allowance for the month though, feeling good! I gave a hello kitty quad I was trying to sell to my 13 yo sis instead, that felt good! Sold a couple more things so im pleased at my sale/destashing rate so far. Im passing on a lot of things and feeling fine about it. I did a full face of makeup today, made me remember what pretty eyeshadows I have! And how much I love my illamasqua products, nothing like a red lip to give yourself a boost!

 

[LV2EVOLVE]

Is it bad that I don't even think that is too much?   

ROFL I had to ask myself what was wrong with me after I emptied out my stash. It's still overflowing, but I feel like it's all gone. Hoarding tendencies? Perhaps.....

 

[veronikawithak]

Does anyone else feel like they struggle not to keep purchasing things after they buy something? I got two items delivered today that I ordered back in January, both of which I'm super excited about and absolutely love. But then while I was at the drugstore picking up a couple of non-makeup staples I felt drawn to the new displays of summer lip products.. which I definitely don't need and probably would use once or twice and then toss because I hate the formula. I think I just wanted to prolong the excitement of getting new things.. which is not cute..

I didn't buy any makeup but it bothers me that I even thought about it.. 4 days into my 2 month no buy.. and with drugstore products that I knew I probably wouldn't love. I did buy another eos lip balm which is fine because I only had one. I also bought a few backups of my favorite cuticle oil pen that I told myself I'd get more of if they ever went on sale - and they were $3 off! I really don't like the feeling of wanting to buy something just to have something new to take home and unwrap.. lol. Hopefully after a couple of months off I won't feel like I want to go overboard when I make my next purchase..

 

[Kaori]

Does anyone else feel like they struggle not to keep purchasing things after they buy something? I got two items delivered today that I ordered back in January, both of which I'm super excited about and absolutely love. But then while I was at the drugstore picking up a couple of non-makeup staples I felt drawn to the new displays of summer lip products.. which I definitely don't need and probably would use once or twice and then toss because I hate the formula. I think I just wanted to prolong the excitement of getting new things.. which is not cute..

I didn't buy any makeup but it bothers me that I even thought about it.. 4 days into my 2 month no buy.. and with drugstore products that I knew I probably wouldn't love. I did buy another eos lip balm which is fine because I only had one. I also bought a few backups of my favorite cuticle oil pen that I told myself I'd get more of if they ever went on sale - and they were $3 off! I really don't like the feeling of wanting to buy something just to have something new to take home and unwrap.. lol. Hopefully after a couple of months off I won't feel like I want to go overboard when I make my next purchase..

You are not alone! I LOVE to buy new things and unwrap them >.< I love getting a new package. It's really hard for me to resist buying stuff online, doesn't matter what it is, so the mailmen here know this address very well

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

Does anyone else feel like they struggle not to keep purchasing things after they buy something? I got two items delivered today that I ordered back in January, both of which I'm super excited about and absolutely love. But then while I was at the drugstore picking up a couple of non-makeup staples I felt drawn to the new displays of summer lip products.. which I definitely don't need and probably would use once or twice and then toss because I hate the formula. I think I just wanted to prolong the excitement of getting new things.. which is not cute.. I didn't buy any makeup but it bothers me that I even thought about it.. 4 days into my 2 month no buy.. and with drugstore products that I knew I probably wouldn't love. I did buy another eos lip balm which is fine because I only had one. I also bought a few backups of my favorite cuticle oil pen that I told myself I'd get more of if they ever went on sale - and they were $3 off! I really don't like the feeling of wanting to buy something just to have something new to take home and unwrap.. lol. Hopefully after a couple of months off I won't feel like I want to go overboard when I make my next purchase..

Don't feel bad! I also love to buy and unwrap new things! Its hard to resist but we can do this! We are only starting so its hard but I want to think that in a couple of months we won't feel the urge to buy just for the sake of buying you know?

 

[aradhana]

Does anyone else feel like they struggle not to keep purchasing things after they buy something? I got two items delivered today that I ordered back in January, both of which I'm super excited about and absolutely love. But then while I was at the drugstore picking up a couple of non-makeup staples I felt drawn to the new displays of summer lip products.. which I definitely don't need and probably would use once or twice and then toss because I hate the formula. I think I just wanted to prolong the excitement of getting new things.. which is not cute..

I didn't buy any makeup but it bothers me that I even thought about it.. 4 days into my 2 month no buy.. and with drugstore products that I knew I probably wouldn't love. I did buy another eos lip balm which is fine because I only had one. I also bought a few backups of my favorite cuticle oil pen that I told myself I'd get more of if they ever went on sale - and they were $3 off! I really don't like the feeling of wanting to buy something just to have something new to take home and unwrap.. lol. Hopefully after a couple of months off I won't feel like I want to go overboard when I make my next purchase..

am constantly having to stop myself from doing the same, every time i happen to need anything else at the drugstore. i usually have time to kill when i pick up my prescriptions, and that's one of the worst times. i'm sure i've reduced my tendencies of late, but it's an on going battle...hang in there!

 

[janette9687]

am constantly having to stop myself from doing the same, every time i happen to need anything else at the drugstore. i usually have time to kill when i pick up my prescriptions, and that's one of the worst times. i'm sure i've reduced my tendencies of late, but it's an on going battle...hang in there!

I am the exact same way if its not makeup it clothes or shoes or another hobby right now its jewelry and workout clothes, like yesterday i went in the store for envelopes to mail out my swaps and what did i do, walk out with 3 workout shorts and a shoe shel... bad Janette

I need to fix that it can get dangerous Im still working on it i think ima try and just see if every time i get an urge in the store transfer that amount on my bank app to my saving and in a month see how much my urges cost me haha

 

[PixieDancer]

Ah, that was my first thought as well. Good to know it's true 'cause I was tempted by HH but I never wear Plumful, so...

Pixie - So proud of you for not giving in! Stay strong!

I need to stay out of the FoF thread, really. Those ladies over there can sell you anything.
Thanks girl! And YES they CAN... Stay outta there! LOL

Quote: Originally Posted by Lisianthus

That "snow" crap freaks me out too! Ewwww! B2M they go!

 

[veronikawithak]

I am the exact same way if its not makeup it clothes or shoes or another hobby right now its jewelry and workout clothes, like yesterday i went in the store for envelopes to mail out my swaps and what did i do, walk out with 3 workout shorts and a shoe shel... bad Janette

I need to fix that it can get dangerous Im still working on it i think ima try and just see if every time i get an urge in the store transfer that amount on my bank app to my saving and in a month see how much my urges cost me haha

Thanks #teamlowbuy! I so needed that.

It's crazy how easy shopping habits can form and how difficult they are to break. It doesn't seem so bad picking up something small here and there but it adds up. I like the idea of keeping an "urge tally" haha! I know it takes 30 days to form new habits, so I'm hoping after a while the urges get less and less..

 

[PixieDancer]

Does anyone else feel like they struggle not to keep purchasing things after they buy something? I got two items delivered today that I ordered back in January, both of which I'm super excited about and absolutely love. But then while I was at the drugstore picking up a couple of non-makeup staples I felt drawn to the new displays of summer lip products.. which I definitely don't need and probably would use once or twice and then toss because I hate the formula. I think I just wanted to prolong the excitement of getting new things.. which is not cute..

I didn't buy any makeup but it bothers me that I even thought about it.. 4 days into my 2 month no buy.. and with drugstore products that I knew I probably wouldn't love. I did buy another eos lip balm which is fine because I only had one. I also bought a few backups of my favorite cuticle oil pen that I told myself I'd get more of if they ever went on sale - and they were $3 off! I really don't like the feeling of wanting to buy something just to have something new to take home and unwrap.. lol. Hopefully after a couple of months off I won't feel like I want to go overboard when I make my next purchase..

YES!!!!! I could go a month buying nothing but as soon as I place an order, it's like I lose my damn mind! I think it WILL get easier as the year goes on. At least that's my hope!
I think it's great that you fought the urge and realize the issue. That's probably the most important step to getting better. Maybe next time you'll have the will to not venture into that section at all! Baby steps! I'm proud of you hun!!

 

[LinenWhite7]

I am so tempted by Cindy-Lou Manizer by the TheBalm!! Its gorgeous! I have Mary and Betty and love them so much! They are so soft and creamy and they only cost $24 which is great for the quality! What to do??

If you choose to buy it, wait until theBalm has a 50% off flash sale or has it on HauteLook!

 

[Starlight77]

Good job on your CCO trip... Those can be dangerous during a low buy! And I'm so glad you love your new highlighter. Now make sure you use it and enjoy it! I'd wait out the Dior Amber just in case the new formulation is improved... You have this one to tied you over until then. And it was a pinky highlighter you were looking for anyways! Happy Highlighter Dance!!

Yay happy highlighter dance!! Problem is all these companies are reformulating like tarte and the products are 1/2 or 1/3 the size for the same thing. They change packaging so it's less noticeable I think lol I bet dior cuts amber in half with less product because no one finished that thing ever lol Shopping is addicting. I wanted a highlighter and now I can't stop. Once I make one purchase I feel the need to keep making more. It's like a drug. Than I feel the after guilt but once those packages arrive... Guilt goes away lol

 

[veronikawithak]

YES!!!!! I could go a month buying nothing but as soon as I place an order, it's like I lose my damn mind! I think it WILL get easier as the year goes on. At least that's my hope!
I think it's great that you fought the urge and realize the issue. That's probably the most important step to getting better. Maybe next time you'll have the will to not venture into that section at all! Baby steps! I'm proud of you hun!!

Thanks Pixie! I feel like I lose my damn mind when I place orders too lol.. You're right, baby steps!

 

[Ajigglin]

Lol, I read the first sentence and thought: wait, isn't it called Mary Lou Manizer? I didn't know there was a whole family. :haha:  I never tried anything from TheBalm.

I love their lip gloss.