Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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Jaymuhlee
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Stay strong and skip!
kanne
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At first glance I want the ENTIRE Kelly collection. Breaking it down, everybody has a highlighter and a bronzer, so the MSF I can go without. Cheeky Bugger is lovely, but I own NARS Love which is a dupe and there are permanent dupes for it - so that just depends on where you have a gap in your collection and what you can afford at the moment. I always find MACs eyeshadow palettes to be overpriced, and again, this one is very dupeable. Then the lip colours. I want all of these too. BUT I don't think these colours with a matte finish are very wearable. I really like the purple, but compared to say Lavender Whip, which I also own, I don't think that shade in a matte finish is really a colour I could get a lot of use out of. I would personally only wear it to a music festival, for example, whereas I can get away with wearing a more satiny and sheerer version of that colour pretty much everywhere. Kelly Yum-Yum is lovely, but again dupeable. Strip Poker and Riot House are similar enough that I wouldn't buy both, and again I think those shades are more flattering in a satin finish. If I had to choose one of those two I would probably get Strip Poker as it is a bit more peachy.
Looking at the entire collection like that, I'd personally get just Strip Poker. Maybe the MSF.
Audrey C
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I did a few months of challenges and still track what I'm using each month, but I don't like feeling that I can't use my favourite for the season products because I'm trying to get either get through a lot of products or because I'm sticking to one colour. Now that it's finally warm, I know I'll reach back for my cream e/s again (one and done or maybe one extra in the crease) and abandon the four-five shade powder eyeshadow looks I favour most of the year.
I'm also giving up on trying to make myself wear more of my lipstick shades right now; I don't do vampy in the summer very often so I don't mind going the next few months without reaching for VG1 or Studded Kiss; I'll be back, but right now I want to enjoy my glosses and moist sheerer lipsticks.
Left to my own devices, I reach for the same 5-6 blush and 2-3 highlighters all the time. I could easily get rid of half of what I have and I don't think I'd ever miss them. I like having the range of eyeshadows that I do, but I just don't need 20 blush.
I'm also giving up on trying to make myself wear more of my lipstick shades right now; I don't do vampy in the summer very often so I don't mind going the next few months without reaching for VG1 or Studded Kiss; I'll be back, but right now I want to enjoy my glosses and moist sheerer lipsticks.
Left to my own devices, I reach for the same 5-6 blush and 2-3 highlighters all the time. I could easily get rid of half of what I have and I don't think I'd ever miss them. I like having the range of eyeshadows that I do, but I just don't need 20 blush.
Ajigglin
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My suggestion would be to try in store. I'm not so sure these colors will be flattering in person, and it will help you walk away from some.
DarylandCarole
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It is SO easy to get sucked into every one else's excitement over a collection. I'm skipping Osbournes, so I'm staying out of that thread. I've looked at the lippies and my initial decision was that there wasn't anything so unique that I needed it. It seems like my initial reaction to a collection seems to be a good indication of whether I love it or am just liking it because I'm feeding off of other's excitement. Although I wouldn't have bought Hoop if it weren't for others and I do love it. I think MAC does have a lot of great nudes in the perm collections. I have a lot of nudes and they're all perm. If you do decide to buy from the Osbournes just make sure you know it's because it's something you REALLY want or need.
allthingsglam
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so true for me too it took some time to get to this place but I buy if its going to work for me not the other way around I dislike trying to make a product work I fell head over heels in love with proenza collection and haul big time loved it from start to finish I was excited about aa at first and the kelly and Sharon I love love Sharon's side but I'm going to start deleting some threads soon to keep me on track moody blooms already
CrimsonQuill157
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Thanks for the encouragement ladies! I think the best course of action is to unsubscribe from that thread first and foremostAt first glance I want the ENTIRE Kelly collection. Breaking it down, everybody has a highlighter and a bronzer, so the MSF I can go without. Cheeky Bugger is lovely, but I own NARS Love which is a dupe and there are permanent dupes for it - so that just depends on where you have a gap in your collection and what you can afford at the moment. I always find MACs eyeshadow palettes to be overpriced, and again, this one is very dupeable. Then the lip colours. I want all of these too. BUT I don't think these colours with a matte finish are very wearable. I really like the purple, but compared to say Lavender Whip, which I also own, I don't think that shade in a matte finish is really a colour I could get a lot of use out of. I would personally only wear it to a music festival, for example, whereas I can get away with wearing a more satiny and sheerer version of that colour pretty much everywhere. Kelly Yum-Yum is lovely, but again dupeable. Strip Poker and Riot House are similar enough that I wouldn't buy both, and again I think those shades are more flattering in a satin finish. If I had to choose one of those two I would probably get Strip Poker as it is a bit more peachy.
Looking at the entire collection like that, I'd personally get just Strip Poker. Maybe the MSF.
Quote: Originally Posted by burghchick
It is SO easy to get sucked into every one else's excitement over a collection. I'm skipping Osbournes, so I'm staying out of that thread. I've looked at the lippies and my initial decision was that there wasn't anything so unique that I needed it. It seems like my initial reaction to a collection seems to be a good indication of whether I love it or am just liking it because I'm feeding off of other's excitement. Although I wouldn't have bought Hoop if it weren't for others and I do love it. I think MAC does have a lot of great nudes in the perm collections. I have a lot of nudes and they're all perm.
If you do decide to buy from the Osbournes just make sure you know it's because it's something you REALLY want or need.
JulieDiva
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I agree with you.
I do not honestly think any of the lipsticks will look good on me anyways...except Kelly yumyum, but how many hot pinks does one woman need?? (and that woman prefers nude lips anyways!)
awickedshape
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I feel the same way. Not tempted at all!
veronikawithak
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Today's challenge look: Lorelei on the lid and inner corner, Sea Worship in the crease, Silver Sun on the outer 2/3 of the lower lashline. Then Aphrodite's shell to bronze, Hourglass Luminous Light to highlight, and Siren Song on the lips. I'd say this is probably in my Top 5 looks I've ever done! The man noticed right away and said I looked pretty so bonus points for that! Also tried on Mystical with Pet Me, Please on top and I really liked it.. thinking I need to get more into lip liners and layering to create different looks now that I have PMP and SS lipsticks. Hope everyone is doing well. I'm in recovery mode big time after AA. Biggest haul I've ever had from a single collection. Trying to get back on the program though. I had this perception that I would really cut down this year when I've actually probably purchased more than last year. The difference is the percentage of things I love and use vs. things I bought that didn't work for me. Having another transition period this year with my style and buying habits. Now that I have more variety I'm noticing more things I want but also I'm noticing a lot more things I can skip because I have something similar enough or it won't work for me.
Debbs
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Initially it gets overwhelming thinking of so many launches but the closer they approach the more rational I am becoming. I am able to completely skip Pedro and the Osbourne's collection. My low-buy is not to have several of the same items. It is also about eliminating and letting go of items that are not that suitable for me. I am not into making anything "work". Decided that the upcoming blushes that are not that "Debbie" friendly can be totally skipped. I ordered just one blush that will make me very happy. More content to get a item I will love and use for double or more the price of something much cheaper that is not really meant for me. I prefer having one item versus three items for the same price.
jennyap
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Sounds like a gorgeous look, I might just recreate that one! I have reached for Sea Worship or Silver Sun almost every day since I got them.
Re the bold, I'm in the same boat. I think I've probably bought slightly less than at this stage last year, but I'm 100% with you on the rest. I'm definitely much clearer about what a) works on me and b) I'll actually wear so the things I'm buying are all being loved and used except the rare impulse purchase I've given into - and then I can tell I didn't give it proper consideration as it usually languishes unloved.
veronikawithak
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[@]jennyap[/@] This was my inspiration for it:
From http://www.fashiongonerogue.com/stockton-johnson-shoots-fall-beauty-looks-for-elle-vietnam-september-2012/ I've been reaching for my AA stuff everyday too. Glad it's being used since it was such a big haul. Hopefully I won't be tempted by too much else the rest of the year..
RUN AWAY! There are plenty of nudes in MAC's permanent line; you're bound to find something to try out within that selection. :nod: * * * So this month I am playing with UD Naked 1. Here's today's look... Becca RSSF - Shell MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Translucent MAC Mystery (brows) Maybelline Great Lash - Clear (brow gel) UDPP UD Naked 1 - Smog on the lid, Buck in and above the crease MAC Brun (deepen the crease, lashline) Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black NARS Blush - Sex Appeal Originally I went for Maybelline Shocking Coral on the lips, but I didn't like it. I tried toning it down with NYX MegaShine lipgloss in Beige, but that didn't help. So I just ended up blotting off my lipstick. Heh.
veronikawithak
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After Siren Song wore off I put on Pet Me, Please and added Soft & Gentle.. sexy!!! I'm ready to go lay on a beach and have people take my picture now.. I was thinking of letting go of S&G but might keep it for those nights out where I want to look like an intentional glitter bomb.
kanne
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I feel like everyone has been talking about NARS Sex Appeal lately...so I used it today. I almost hit pan on it and then got distracted by new blushes but this would have to remain one of my all time favourites!
PixieDancer
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I'm so proud of everyone who over-hauled on AA but are using their goodies!
And super proud of everyone who is deciding to skip some upcoming collections... or at least being more mindful of their picks!
I have let the initial hype die down for Osbournes and will only get one lippie, one blush, and the Cranberry lip pencil (my older version is down to a nub so I was happy they brought it back here).
I only got the glosses from Pedro. Skipped all the red lippies and that blush duo.
Only getting 3 things from MB too.
So, I'm happily back on track and making well thought out choices.
I completely agree with @Debbs that our initial instinct on whether or not we are going to haul from a collection is usually SPOT ON! If I keep going back into a thread and getting sucked in by what everyone else is getting, I'm not making the best decisions for ME! And despite our Specktra community being so close, we AREN'T in high school (at least most of us) anymore. We don't have to keep up with the crowd and do what everyone else is doing! This close Specktra community are probably some of the only people in the world that could tell the difference from one red lippie from it's nearest dupe... and we are spread out all over the world. Your classmates, co-workers, waitress at your favorite restaurant, or even your own hubbies most likely would never notice these things we see. Outside of saying "hey, that's a really pretty lipstick" most people would honestly never care what I have on my face except me. SO, in that reality, I will buy FOR me. And if it makes me happy. If it makes me feel overwhelmed, or like a failure to my goals.... is it REALLY worth having?
I love everything going on in here! V's inspiration for the seasonal makeup selections, Liba's input, Crimson's consideration about Osbournes, Debbs' insight, HG's time out chair (heehee)... etc etc
I love it all! GO "TeamLowBuy"
And super proud of everyone who is deciding to skip some upcoming collections... or at least being more mindful of their picks!
I have let the initial hype die down for Osbournes and will only get one lippie, one blush, and the Cranberry lip pencil (my older version is down to a nub so I was happy they brought it back here).
I only got the glosses from Pedro. Skipped all the red lippies and that blush duo.
Only getting 3 things from MB too.
So, I'm happily back on track and making well thought out choices.
I completely agree with @Debbs that our initial instinct on whether or not we are going to haul from a collection is usually SPOT ON! If I keep going back into a thread and getting sucked in by what everyone else is getting, I'm not making the best decisions for ME! And despite our Specktra community being so close, we AREN'T in high school (at least most of us) anymore. We don't have to keep up with the crowd and do what everyone else is doing! This close Specktra community are probably some of the only people in the world that could tell the difference from one red lippie from it's nearest dupe... and we are spread out all over the world. Your classmates, co-workers, waitress at your favorite restaurant, or even your own hubbies most likely would never notice these things we see. Outside of saying "hey, that's a really pretty lipstick" most people would honestly never care what I have on my face except me. SO, in that reality, I will buy FOR me. And if it makes me happy. If it makes me feel overwhelmed, or like a failure to my goals.... is it REALLY worth having?
I love everything going on in here! V's inspiration for the seasonal makeup selections, Liba's input, Crimson's consideration about Osbournes, Debbs' insight, HG's time out chair (heehee)... etc etc
I love it all! GO "TeamLowBuy"
LouGarner
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I agree with what you said. Every pink lipstick i have is candy yum yum to my husband lol
Prettypackages
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YES!!! To everything you said. That's how I feel looking at my 25 nude glosses, 15 red lipsticks, and countless other products I own. I decided to used up a few of these nudes, and then back to MAC. I feel like I can use them up this month.
Random question: Does undereye concealer crease if you are using too much product?
