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

[veronikawithak]

Well.. one person heard your warning loud and clear and hopped off the train [@]liba[/@]! I will get my gold liner fix elsewhere because I know I will mess it up lol.

 

[liba]

Yesss so much. This morning when I had SP and RH in my cart (mind you I was half asleep) I remember posting whether or not I should get them. Everyone said "do it do it before it runs out!" And I don't know, something just clicked in my head. As quickly as those two nudes sold out, I have to wonder how many ladies will get their lipsticks and be incredibly disappointed. I have no doubt there will be quite a few of them on the CB in the coming weeks.
I've said that a bunch of times in that thread, but it goes whoosh, right over everyone's heads. That said, Riot House is an extra-nice and saturated version of that very pale, retro apricot. It's a best in breed, but then again I am very comfortable wearing that type of color. I'm going to get one, but not getting a BU, since I certainly can mix it up with other favorites like Sweet & Sour and Reel Sexy (and trickier ones like Playing Koi, that I can only wear when I'm at my lightest). The other more nude one isn't unique at all - if you got PB from Pedro, you don't need this one too, or vice versa, and it's more for NW folks to begin with. I'm happy with my beautiful, moist Woodrose!

I bought a lot from AA, and now I plan to enjoy it! I will likely get a few things from Moody Blooms, and after that probably nothing until the Fall collection. Liba's reviews help me tremendously, as well. Since I can't get to a counter very often, you are very valuable, Liba! Thank you for being the logical balance in all of the hype, both of you.

Thanks so much - I really try to hit the subtle points that you can't tell from a photo. If you do try and get to a counter, it's a good thing - not only do you get to try things in person, you also start forming a relationship with the folks at that store. This is why I even get all the VIP treatment I get - these folks have all become friends! At the very least, if you're a good customer, they will go out of their way to make sure you get the products you want - so, you g

Quote: Originally Posted by ILoveMakeup84


I agree 100% with you! That's why I stopped following the Osbourne's thread a couple of weeks ago. Since I live outside the US I never get to see the products in person but I usually know what works for me and don't get sucked in by the hype. I know sometimes its hard that's why since I started my low-buy I decided to unsubscribe from threads that are extra enabling.

Ohh that bronzer collection sounds great! Do you know when its coming out?

I'm not sure about when the CC bronzers are coming out - I'm guessing around when Moody Blooms is, or a little after, since I don't think we have it listed in the currently official collection calendar, or do we? Hopefully they'll be perm. I didn't ask a bunch of questions about them at the time, since things were kind of hectic.

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I've said that a bunch of times in that thread, but it goes whoosh, right over everyone's heads. That said, Riot House is an extra-nice and saturated version of that very pale, retro apricot. It's a best in breed, but then again I am very comfortable wearing that type of color. I'm going to get one, but not getting a BU, since I certainly can mix it up with other favorites like Sweet & Sour and Reel Sexy (and trickier ones like Playing Koi, that I can only wear when I'm at my lightest). The other more nude one isn't unique at all - if you got PB from Pedro, you don't need this one too, or vice versa, and it's more for NW folks to begin with. I'm happy with my beautiful, moist Woodrose! Thanks so much - I really try to hit the subtle points that you can't tell from a photo. If you do try and get to a counter, it's a good thing - not only do you get to try things in person, you also start forming a relationship with the folks at that store. This is why I even get all the VIP treatment I get - these folks have all become friends! At the very least, if you're a good customer, they will go out of their way to make sure you get the products you want - so, you g

I didn't get PB from Pedro so I am considering SP. Would it wash me out with my dark hair?

 

[veronikawithak]

I've said that a bunch of times in that thread, but it goes whoosh, right over everyone's heads.

Like saying 'crack is bad' in a room full of crack addicts. Deaf ears my dear.

 

[lipstickaddict]

I've said that a bunch of times in that thread, but it goes whoosh, right over everyone's heads. That said, Riot House is an extra-nice and saturated version of that very pale, retro apricot. It's a best in breed, but then again I am very comfortable wearing that type of color. I'm going to get one, but not getting a BU, since I certainly can mix it up with other favorites like Sweet & Sour and Reel Sexy (and trickier ones like Playing Koi, that I can only wear when I'm at my lightest). The other more nude one isn't unique at all - if you got PB from Pedro, you don't need this one too, or vice versa, and it's more for NW folks to begin with. I'm happy with my beautiful, moist Woodrose!

Thanks Liba! Very happy to read your thoughts, especially as Reel Sexy and Sweet and Sour are two of my HG favorites---am really looking forward to Riot House since it is totally my kind of color too! Awesome to hear.

 

[Rainbunny]

Loved the evil glare in the cat's eyes when anyone approached its banana--Mine! I guess that's what your audience looked like when you suggested they may want to pass on Copperthorn f/l, Liba! Rahwwroar!!

 

[lilinah]

I am sooooo behind on this list... "only" 600 posts. My last post was in April (!!!)

I was pretty good this year, but forgive me, Low Buy, for i have sinned.

I knew i was going to drop a bundle on Alluring Aquatic, but... i was planning on one lipstick and one lipgloss and ended up getting three of each. Other than that i followed my shopping list, but... i also got a BU of Maleficent Natural Beauty Powder (which i love and use every other day, alternating with Forever Marilyn Beauty Powder), and a BU of Superslick Liquid Eyeliner in Smokey Heir (which i love and use often and it's been discontinued), and a Mineralize Rich Lipstick in Luxe Naturale (since i missed out on the snuggables (joke, joke), and Pure Zen lipstick.

I had a sort of budget but i spent over $100 more. I was sort of shocked and embarrassed at spending so much.

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I'm going to check out Pedro Lourenço in the store, and maybe buy the Mirror lipglosses. And the Osbournes, i want to look at 4 things in store, but i won't buy them all, and i might buy nothing of theirs. I'll be out of the country most of July and away from home most of August, so i'm safe from MAC those two months.

Mea culpa, mea maxima culpa.

 

[lilinah]

Quote: Originally Posted by Jaymuhlee I'm actually going through my stash and trying to get rid of a lot. I've also started "no random drugstore shopping" much like @unraveling, too!



Amen, Sister, amen.

I've managed to throw away about a dozen drugstore lipsticks and glosses in my lip product purge (April's 30 lipsticks 30) which is still on-going, but slowed down.

And i really need to go through my eyeshadows. They are all organized and inventoried. But they're a real weakness for me because i LOVE playing with colors, and i keep buying more (NARS, MAC, and the Too Faced Chocolate Bar palette - mmm-mmm chocolate). The DS shadows i have fade pretty quickly, and i probably have MAC dupes for any of the newer DS colors.

Yea, though i walk through aisle of cosmetics in a drug store or Target,
I will fear no evil, i am on the 2014 Low Buy,
I am not tempted, for the Specktralettes, they comfort me,
I have prepared an inventory. My stash runneth over.
Surely good Mrs. Murphy will follow me all the rest of my days.

 

[trina11225]

Unless I have that connection, (name, celeb, fashion sense, something, etc), i'm fine with having something in my stash that is similar. Like dodgy girl, I already have lavender whip. It is not matte, but it is also something I can do without. Not to mention, not a big Osborne fan. Think nothing of them.But it is a personal decision, not other people telling me this is what I need.

 

[aradhana]

Hello folks! Just checking in...so I think I'm almost done my big summer shop. AA was a known quantity, but Pedro lourenco was not. That said, I'm super excited about what I bought from that collection, and trying it out tomorrow. I was tempted by the Osbourne collection (reading last night's stalkers in the thread, and getting mac's email this morning). But I told myself no...and got the heck off the Mac site...I wasn't originally interested in the collection and there is really nothing I need from it, so what is the point? Liba - I might check out copperthorn when it releases in store. I kind of like my glittery fluidlines. You are so right about trying stuff out before buying...but it takes a lot of resolve to not buy in the frenzy, for fear of missing out, whether because things sell out or are not available locally.

 

[lilinah]

I'm actually freaked out about Moody Blooms -- it's my MAC summer purchase swan song. I do want all the Fluidlines : I love Feminine Edge -- which so many people complain about -- so i am looking forward to Copperthorn which i know i can use. The other two are great : i like dull greens such as Local Wares and Stares & Speculation, but i have nothing like Black Ivy; i love almost anything purple and i like a bit of shimmer, so Nightshade is right up my alley.

My wish list for MB is under control, no worries there. I'm not buying any blushes -- i've already gotten all the blushes i'm getting for the rest of the year, and then some. I almost never buy black eye products -- Tall Dark and Handsome was an exception, and that was almost 2 years ago -- so no temptation there. I don't like the colors of any of the glosses and most of the lipsticks (i am curious about Moody Bloom - i like bronze, but i can live without it). All I really want are 3 eyeshadows -- because this is my last addiction -- and the Fluidlines -- i am a big Fluidline fan. But i can't stalk for the on-line release, and i will be on an airplane over the Pacific when they are in the stores (I am bearing your suggestion in mind, Liba).

As i said above, i won't be buying cosmetics in July or August, and probably not much in September. I might be out of control again when the Holiday Colour Collection comes out in October, but there have been years when the Holiday collections did nothing for me (think plaid), so there's hope for my bank account yet...

 

[kait0]

Yesss so much. This morning when I had SP and RH in my cart (mind you I was half asleep) I remember posting whether or not I should get them. Everyone said "do it do it before it runs out!" And I don't know, something just clicked in my head. As quickly as those two nudes sold out, I have to wonder how many ladies will get their lipsticks and be incredibly disappointed. I have no doubt there will be quite a few of them on the CB in the coming weeks.

I saw this exchange ha, and the whole get it before it's gone mentality is just so not good. I too was thinking of SP, but it's going to be a very opaque, white-ish nude, by the looks of pictures. And for me, that's something I would very rarely wear. I will check out the in-store launch so I can see it in person, but I'm glad I didn't add it to my cart. For the whole skipper's remorse thing, I think when we skip or "miss" something, we go on to build it up in our heads to be this amazing/perfect product. But our imagination makes these products seem way more exciting and special than they really are. There have been so many products that I have heard about on youtube or wherever, and it's been majorly hyped up. And then once I get that product, the fun is over. Sometimes I don't even like it. Basically buying things that you have legitimate doubts over, just to avoid the potential of skipper's remorse - is a sure way to end up with a bunch of things you don't like or use.

 

[Prettypackages]

Ruby is a nice soft warmish rosy red - Sharon's definitely wearing it in her promo photo, with the gold gloss on top. It's a nice shade, especially since the Patentpolish collection didn't have much in the warmer department.

This thread definitely has some level-headed discussion! I like it!

I mentioned a few Moody Blooms things in its thread - I think I'll try to keep it all in there. People are already hell-bent on some things that are a little tricky, like Copperthorn fl. I posted that it turns very glittery and fall-out prone if you don't just sweep it on in one sweep or try to blend it or go over it. And folks are all "ooooohhhh Copperthorn is coming home with me, choo choo!" right afterwards, like they didn't read my major warnings. LOL, it's going to be disappointing to only the most careful and then we'll have to hear a bunch of complaints. Maybe I'm just grumpy because it's that time 'o the month, haha. I do wish people would be more analytical about what they will or won't use, in a practical sense. I can't quite bring myself to say " this fl is a hot mess" because it isn't, it's just going to be fussy and take skill, but maybe it'll take being more bitchy about stuff to get through to people - or otherwise, just try not to care if people spend their money unwisely for their needs.

This cat and his banana:

I must've missed your Copperthorn warning. I won't bother with it then, and I'm sure I'll get my fix elsewhere. I don't care for glittery fluid lines.

 

[PixieDancer]

I saw this exchange ha, and the whole get it before it's gone mentality is just so not good. I too was thinking of SP, but it's going to be a very opaque, white-ish nude, by the looks of pictures. And for me, that's something I would very rarely wear. I will check out the in-store launch so I can see it in person, but I'm glad I didn't add it to my cart. For the whole skipper's remorse thing, I think when we skip or "miss" something, we go on to build it up in our heads to be this amazing/perfect product. But our imagination makes these products seem way more exciting and special than they really are. There have been so many products that I have heard about on youtube or wherever, and it's been majorly hyped up. And then once I get that product, the fun is over. Sometimes I don't even like it. Basically buying things that you have legitimate doubts over, just to avoid the potential of skipper's remorse - is a sure way to end up with a bunch of things you don't like or use.

VERY well said! SO glad you're back to share this. I love when someone can put something that's in my head so nicely into words. Spoken like a true Low-Buy Master!

 

[Jaymuhlee]

Hahahaaahhaha you cracked me up with this @lilinah!
I'm with you on the DS eyeshadows. Haven't bought any in a long while. And the few I do have were YouTube "guru" pushes that I mostly regretted. So unless it's a mascara, nice Maybelline Color Tattoo color, maybe a Revlon lip product, or have-to-have Loreal Infallible.. I'm off that DS train. I just don't think the pigmentation and longevity is there when compared to my higher end eyeshadows.

...

Ugh, Infallibles are so addicting. They've been my only ALL OF THE SHADES DS product, though Wet n Wild is a close runner up.

 

[PixieDancer]

Ugh, Infallibles are so addicting. They've been my only ALL OF THE SHADES DS product, though Wet n Wild is a close runner up.

 

[unraveling]

You've got to do whats right for you, and you've got some clear guidelines that I think I'll be taking note of!

Thank you.
The weird thing is that i've considered the whole "keeping up with the joneses" for a while now............it's like "ok, how much makeup do I really NEED, or what items are actually wants, or products that I just want to buy because someone i respect in the community says it's fantastic". I've noticed that ALOT of brand new items or collections are ALWAYS raved about by certain people. I've purchased the stuff to yes, absolutely like it, but then don't use it months down the line. Products build up and then just sit there unused and cluttering my makeup storage.

I guess i've come to terms with..........
ok, i can buy all 4 lipsticks from this new drugstore collection, or 1 really nice ysl lipstick
or
I can buy ALL of the new drugstore stuff, try it, feel so-so about it, never use it again........or buy one nice high end powder that i'll use daily.
Considering these things has really put my purchasing into perspective.

 

[kerry-jane88]

I feel like this threads getting back to being more grounded and focused, even if it did take the shock of the super enabling in the other threads!
I've been loving some of the comments on here the past couple of days - they've helped me focus on what i couldnt quite figure out before.

Despite aiming for a low buy, i think i've ended up going the opposite way!
Instead of getting loads of LE mac or illamasqua, colour cosmetics like i used to in pervious years,
i have been investing i better skincare and aiming for a better overall look of my face, rather than slapping pink lipstick and blusher on it if you get me

but, i do think i've got carried away with myself
thinking im making better choices - which i undoubtedly am - but in terms of consuming i have just swapped one poison for another.
there are fewer duds and impulse buys, but there are still too many for my liking.

i'm trying to look after myself, better myself
doesn't mean i need 8 or so moisturizers!
and personally for me, choice is overwhelming sometimes - and i did this to myself!

just because i want something doesnt mean i need it now

i'd like to think i've passed the point of wanting something just because it's pretty or LE or whatever,
but i'm still stuck at 'well i want that'
if i gave myself enough time, would i want it in a month, two, three? probably not

moving forward, i'm doing a skincare challenge this month where i use only my new liz earle products to cleanse, tone and moisturise,
to see if i see an improvement in my skin and acne
makeup wise, i'm going to avoid temptation as much as possible, but have a one item a week safety net
i must learn to keep strong!

 

[unraveling]

I skipped Osbournes but I never had any intention of getting anything from that collection so I don't deserve any praise lol. Proud of all who did though!!

The only things I have left on my to-purchase list (it's a spreadsheet, I can't lie) are staple products... Still trying to find a good foundation and tinted moisturizer, need a couple foundation brushes, maybe a setting powder. I did get a few unnecessary things today to take advantage of a new Sephora promo but I have no regrets! And the freebies are for my husband!

I'm actually going through my stash and trying to get rid of a lot. I've also started "no random drugstore shopping" much like @unraveling, too!

I did pick up 3 lipsticks from the osbourne collection.......
Not that it put stress on me financially, but more like I noticed "clutter" and products not getting used when I did alot of "oh, this is new at the drugstore, let me try it" shopping.
I cannot stand clutter. It's amazing how stopping in for my son's favorite toothpaste can turn into an $80 trip of random crap if I allow it to.
Kudos on having a list of only staple products.

 

[unraveling]

welcome! I also like this thread b/c we talk about how we use the product. Not just what we have and what we are going to buy. Your "therefor do not buy" cracked me up. That's how I feel about glosses.

Thank you & i'm glad I could make you laugh
I like the idea of talking about the use of a product (and if it can be a multi-tasker, total bonus).
I HAD to tell myself "therefore do not buy" haha.