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

LinenWhite7

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Today's look: eyes are Wet n Wild The Comfort Zone LE palette for a warm neutral eye, NARS Doucer with Cargo Medium bronzer on top for a bronze cheek, and lips were Maybelline Make Me Pink with Revlon Gloss in Crystal Lilac. I like Make Me Pink, but I'm going to swatch it next to Hot Gossip. If they are pretty close, I'm tossing MMP. I know I will always reach for MAC if I'm given the choice.
 

User38

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I don't even know what I susbscribe to... I guess I am in all of em.. lol.

that said, I will only be buying one item from AA and most know what it is.. ha.

Osbournes.. err, maybe a few. Everything else, meh meh meh

I have sinned very badly with clothes, shoes, and accessories.. I am totally
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Naynadine

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I don't even know what I susbscribe to... I guess I am in all of em.. lol.

that said, I will only be buying one item from AA and most know what it is.. ha.

Osbournes.. err, maybe a few. Everything else, meh meh meh

I have sinned very badly with clothes, shoes, and accessories.. I am totally
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Nothing from Pedro Lourenco? Not even the compact?
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PixieDancer

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That is the epitome of organized. I won't lie; my jaw dropped. Good work, fearless leader!
awwww thanks hun... It definitely needed organized! ALL that makeup in separate traincases, boxes, and my ZUCA bag... it was a mess, hard to access, and impossible for me to see and know what I actually HAD! Made it very difficult to research what to buy from new collections. This MAJOR step was my #1 priority when starting my low-buy! And it's helped tremendously! Organization truly is key to a successful low-buy. If you don't know what you have, it's easy to make excuses to buy! I CLEARLY did that for WAYYYYY too long. And although I know I don't need ONE more product, I know I'll still buy things. But at least this way, it's a hell of a lot easier to talk myself out of things than it used to be. And I'm having more fun with my collection now that it's all so accessible!!
I'm glad I FINALLY did this. But I have to admit, it makes me feel like more of a fallen leader than a fearless one! LOL
 

kerry-jane88

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Eyemazing April Wed 30th: Bobbi & Katie palette Cream es over lid followed by brown sugar, Black cocoa es to line, 17 doll'd up mascara brown
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Audrey C

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APRIL CHALLENGE SUMMARY: I wanted to try to rotate through as many of my makeup items as possible this month. I didn't start tracking until about April 6 or 7th so I'm missing a few days. I feel like I got through a lot in what was really about 24-25 days. I didn't reach for winter lipsticks, but I got through most other items. Some of the things I didn't reach for are things on my sales thread.

LIPSTICKS: 19 of 28 worn

POWDER BLUSH: 21 of 24 worn
CREAM BLUSH: 2 of 3 worn

HIGHLIGHTERS: 11 of 11 worn (includes 3 sample sized)

SETTING/BLOT POWDERS: 5 of 5 worn

EYESHADOWS:
MAC singles (30 in palettes): 29 of 35 worn
Inglot singles (20 in palettes): 12 of 20 worn
Pre-made palettes (N3, LM Artist, UD Electric, MAC Creative Copper): All worn (several more than once), but not all shades used
MAC quads/duos: 2 of 3 used
NARS duos: 2 of 2 used
Paint pots/cream shadows: 3 of 5 worn

EYELINER:
UD 24/7: 6 of 6 worn
Tarte SmolderEyes Skinnies: 3 of 3 worn
MAC liners: 5 of 5 worn
MAC Fluidlines: 4 of 6 worn

LIPLINERS: 10 of 10 worn

FOUNDATION: 4 of 5 worn (one still sealed)

Now I have to come up with a new challenge for May. I liked that this kept me reaching for new items, but I also like to wear my favourites. I'll have to give this some thought.
 

LinenWhite7

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Today is the last day of Love It or Leave It April! I wish I hadn't cheated this morning but I'm tracking today so I just threw on what was easy to grab. Eyes: same as yesterday Blush: NYX Terra Cotta Lips: Mac Kittenish Patentpolish I will have to do my round-up when I get home on Friday! I'm looking forward to seeing my progress.
 

PixieDancer

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"30 Lipsticks In 30 Days" Challenge - Cycle 2
"30 Eyeshadows In 30 Days Challenge"

Day 1: MAC Sheen Supreme in Bare Again w/ NYX Mauve Lip Pencil
Jete Eyeshadow
Day 2: MAC Sushi Kiss w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil & Fold And Tuck Lipglass
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush
Day 3: MAC Huggable Lipcolour in Fresh & Frisky (THANKS @Debbs! I LOVE IT!!) w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #15 as a base w/ Sable
Day 4: MAC Viva Glam II Lipstick w/ MAC Underage Lipglass
Urban Decay Eyeshadows in Vigin, Naked, and Sin
Day 5: Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm in Vivacious
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Tender Caramel
Day 6: MAC Sail La Vie w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Shroom, Texture, & Beautyburst
Day 7: MAC Hibiscus w/ MAC Lasting Sensation
Anastasia Lavish Palette: Cream, Ballet, Orange Soda, Sienna
 

CrimsonQuill157

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Part of me wants to start a new lipstick challenge, but, for the most part, I've already purged most of the lipsticks I know I won't wear (and rediscovered some beauties I didn't know I had!!) At the same time, I hate feeling restricted from wearing certain lipsticks just because I've already worn them in the last couple weeks.

Yesterday I wore Chatterbox with Watch Me Simmer on top. WMS is sometimes a bit too bright for me, and Chatterbox is not always enough. they're the perfect combo.
We had a Midnight Breakfast since finals are about to start, so I put on Revlon lip butter in Red Velvet since I knew it was going to be eaten off, anyway. Mistake! I came back and it was alll over my lips. I should have went for a more neutral lipstick. However, I do love the shade.

Today, I wore UD Revolution lipstick in Shame. O. M. G. I am in love. Just... love. It feels amazing on my lips, the shade is a gorgeous, stunning deep red, it's just perfect with my coloring. T said that this was one of the worst performing of the line... if this one is an example of the worst lipstick in this line, the others must be phenomenal. Not to mention the packaging is sturdy and feels like it is a more high-end lipstick. Blown away by this one.
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Rant: I ordered MUFE Rouge Intense in #49. Now, I love the color, it's gorgeous. But. When I pulled it out of the box, I was completely underwhelmed. For a $20 lipstick, it looks (and smells) like a cheap drugstore lipstick. Maybe MAC, UD, and Kat Von D's packaging have spoiled me, but if I'm going to spend $20 on a lipstick, it better come in nice packaging. Am I being too picky? LOL
 

boschicka

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Part of me wants to start a new lipstick challenge, but, for the most part, I've already purged most of the lipsticks I know I won't wear (and rediscovered some beauties I didn't know I had!!) At the same time, I hate feeling restricted from wearing certain lipsticks just because I've already worn them in the last couple weeks.

Yesterday I wore Chatterbox with Watch Me Simmer on top. WMS is sometimes a bit too bright for me, and Chatterbox is not always enough. they're the perfect combo.
We had a Midnight Breakfast since finals are about to start, so I put on Revlon lip butter in Red Velvet since I knew it was going to be eaten off, anyway. Mistake! I came back and it was alll over my lips. I should have went for a more neutral lipstick. However, I do love the shade.

Today, I wore UD Revolution lipstick in Shame. O. M. G. I am in love. Just... love. It feels amazing on my lips, the shade is a gorgeous, stunning deep red, it's just perfect with my coloring. T said that this was one of the worst performing of the line... if this one is an example of the worst lipstick in this line, the others must be phenomenal. Not to mention the packaging is sturdy and feels like it is a more high-end lipstick. Blown away by this one.
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Rant: I ordered MUFE Rouge Intense in #49. Now, I love the color, it's gorgeous. But. When I pulled it out of the box, I was completely underwhelmed. For a $20 lipstick, it looks (and smells) like a cheap drugstore lipstick. Maybe MAC, UD, and Kat Von D's packaging have spoiled me, but if I'm going to spend $20 on a lipstick, it better come in nice packaging. Am I being too picky? LOL
Agreed, most MUFE packaging is underwhelming.
 

kanne

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I am seriously lemming some hakuhodo brushes at the moment. I'm on a no-buy until after my New Zealand trip in June (apart from a MSFN and waterproof mascara, which I need FOR the trip).
 

boschicka

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I am seriously lemming some hakuhodo brushes at the moment. I'm on a no-buy until after my New Zealand trip in June (apart from a MSFN and waterproof mascara, which I need FOR the trip).
I think a New Zealand trip is a pretty amazing reason to skip Hakuhodo brushes. Keep it up! More life experiences in New Zealand = better than any brushes.
 

PixieDancer

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"30 Lipsticks In 30 Days" Challenge - Cycle 2
"30 Eyeshadows In 30 Days Challenge"

Day 1: MAC Sheen Supreme in Bare Again w/ NYX Mauve Lip Pencil
Jete Eyeshadow
Day 2: MAC Sushi Kiss w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil & Fold And Tuck Lipglass
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Amber Rush
Day 3: MAC Huggable Lipcolour in Fresh & Frisky (THANKS @Debbs! I LOVE IT!!) w/ MAC Have to Have It Lip Pencil
Make Up For Ever Aqua Cream #15 as a base w/ Sable
Day 4: MAC Viva Glam II Lipstick w/ MAC Underage Lipglass
Urban Decay Eyeshadows in Vigin, Naked, and Sin
Day 5: Revlon Colorburst Lacquer Balm in Vivacious
Loreal Infallible Eyeshadow in Tender Caramel
Day 6: MAC Sail La Vie w/ MAC Lasting Sensation Lip Pencil
MAC Eyeshadows: Shroom, Texture, & Beautyburst
Day 7: MAC Hibiscus w/ MAC Lasting Sensation
Anastasia Lavish Palette: Cream, Ballet, Orange Soda, Sienna
Day 8: MAC Mineralize Lipstick Bold Spring w/ MAC Just Wonderful Lip Pencil
No Eyeshadow today - just a wash of Orb from lid to browbone & LOTS of mascara
 

CrimsonQuill157

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Wore Heart Hangover PWL Lipcreme to a baby shower tonight. It lasted through eating frozen yogurt! One of my friends even asked me how it wasn't coming off.

I just unsubscribed from AA. The only thing I wanted was Mystical l/s, and honestly... it's dupeable. I'm not about to buy a color just for packaging.
 
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