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

[Starlight77]

i'm unsure of how long you need to freeze them for... I had forgotten about it so just noticed it was 3 hours later. it's been a few hours since I did it and they are back to normal. I dont know if you leave it in longer then that if it will damage them but i like it at 3 hours so i'm gonna stick with that time lol. I have a few more in freezer now and i'm anxiously waiting. the other lipsticks are in perfect unscratched shape too I should have put them in picture but i didn't. I just switched the bottom stickers (names) too. They came right off easily and stuck on the new tubes with no extra glue or tape.

Well, they turned out great! I love them in their new homes! I might do that eventually! I have a lot of special packaging lippies that are neglected.

Thank you! Do IT!!! it's kind of addicting. I was so disappointed when I ran out of casings lol.
Sometimes i go through purging mode where I just want everything not used gone.. but I always kept those around because of packaging. i'm unsure what to do with soft sable and salute. I had them in swap thread for forever so probably going to B2M them. even the girls in the girls home I donate too didn't want them

they did however take all my revlon lip butters. I laid them on the table and they flew off the table like MAC lippy's on launch day. it was funny. even the girls laughed at themselves. I wish I could adopt them all but... 7 teenage girls? ummm no thanks. too expensive

I'm seriously loving the white. I may switch out my other 2 white ones and put everyday colors in them instead. oooooo I can't stop LOL

 

[PixieDancer]

Thank you! Do IT!!! it's kind of addicting. I was so disappointed when I ran out of casings lol. Sometimes i go through purging mode where I just want everything not used gone.. but I always kept those around because of packaging. i'm unsure what to do with soft sable and salute. I had them in swap thread for forever so probably going to B2M them. even the girls in the girls home I donate too didn't want them :haha:  they did however take all my revlon lip butters. I laid them on the table and they flew off the table like MAC lippy's on launch day. it was funny. even the girls laughed at themselves. I wish I could adopt them all but... 7 teenage girls? ummm no thanks. too expensive    I'm seriously loving the white. I may switch out my other 2 white ones and put everyday colors in them instead. oooooo I can't stop LOL

Awww! You're so sweet! It's awesome to think about how people with very little are excited about something that is so common to us. Makes you think twice and be extra grateful for your blessings. Those girls could relate to the Lip Butters, they see the ads and in the dept stores, and to them that is THEE product. They can't even fathom a lippie like MAC that cost as much as 2 Lip Butters! It's the naive innocence. Like when I was a girl, my Aunt always had high end lipsticks (Dior, Chanel, etc), but to me they seemed like they must be for "old ladies." But if I saw a Maybelline lippie in my cousin's purse... watch out! I was begging to try it! Cause that was all I ever saw! Bless their little sweet hearts! And so sweet of you to share with them!

 

[mel33t]

30 Days of Lipstick/30 Days of Blush Challenge Update:

Day 1: MAC Creme Cup, NARS Blush in Love
Day 2: YSL Sheer Candy #9, Clinique Cheek Pop Blush in Poppy
Day 3: Benefits Coralista lipgloss, Buxom blush in Breathless (guys... try this blush, it's amazing for summer)
Day 4: Revlon Lip Butter in Peach Parfait (one of my holy grail lipsticks), Tarte Blush in Carefree (another AMAZING blush, seriously, gives such a great glow to the cheeks)
Day 5: Chanel glossimer in Bagatelle, Tom Ford blush in Lust (I actually don't really enjoy this blush, I don't think it's very pigmented and it tends to fade after an hour or so... I'm going to give it away/swap/sell it)
Day 6: Chanel Rouge Coco Shine in Boy, Tarte blush in Achiote
Day 7: NARS Roman Holiday with NARS Easy Lover lipgloss, MAC Sunset Beach (this combination was awesome! Sunset Beach stayed on from six am until about four when I noticed signs of fading. I'm so glad I purchased this baby, I'm in love!!)
Today, Day 8: MAC Bombshell, MAC Peaches and Cream



This is starting to get a little difficult because I want to wear some of the blushes the next day (i.e. Sunset Beach

) But I'm going to keep on truckin'!!

 

[veronikawithak]

Don't be too sad over BB girls. It's nice but I literally have only worn it once! I put it on and take it right back off. It's one of those tricky colors that takes tweeking and never seems quite right. I try to find reasons to wear it, but it never seems the right choice. It isn't just bright... It's like highlighter neon lips.I have to plan out when I'm going to wear it. I don't think it's worth the hassle. So if I didn't already have it, I wouldn't try to hunt it down. There are lots of other nice (more wearable) bright coral/oranges out there. And they are popular now, so there are tons of choices. HTH

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I agree with Pixie. I think I wore Betty Bright only once or twice, too. It just looks kind of off on me, so i change my mind after putting it on, too.

Ditto for me. I ended up B2M my Betty Bright.. every time I put it on I took it right back off. Made my teeth look dull and yellow too.

 

[NaomiH]

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[LinenWhite7]

A friend of mine suggested a mini ice cube tray that perfectly holds MAC lippies upside down. I have had them for a while and love it! Great storage solution for those round tops. I only use one tray and my kids love the tiny ice cubes they can make in the other tray. Arrow Plastic 00055 Ice Cube Trays (Pack of 2) by Spectrum http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ML0YVE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_LPBMtb1GJEYKP

 

[mel33t]

A friend of mine suggested a mini ice cube tray that perfectly holds MAC lippies upside down. I have had them for a while and love it! Great storage solution for those round tops. I only use one tray and my kids love the tiny ice cubes they can make in the other tray. Arrow Plastic 00055 Ice Cube Trays (Pack of 2) by Spectrum http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008ML0YVE/ref=cm_sw_r_udp_awd_LPBMtb1GJEYKP

That's a good idea. I have a couple MuJi drawers and my makeup has overflowed to my dresser drawer and now that's full. I need new storage, but I don't want to shell out $100 or so bucks for those IKEA shelves and the plastic ones get dirty way to easy. Lol

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

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I need to B2M for Crosswires! Its been on my list for so long!

 

[ILoveMakeup84]

30 Day Lip Challenge Day 1: MAC Big Bow Glaze Lipstick Day 2: Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Tropical Frenzy- Love these twist and shine balms! They do leave a gorgeous stain and they're like $3 each so a total bargain! Day 3: MAC Pink Popcorn Lustre lipstick- AMAZING lippie! The color is a gorgeous pinky purple that brightens up my face. Wish I had gotten several b/u's lol Day 4: Jordana Twist & Shine Moisturizing Balm Stain in Sweet Pink- Again love these balm stain! This color is a gorgeous true pink. Love it! Day 5: No makeup Day 6: MAC Morning Rose Cremesheen Lipstick- A nice everyday-MLBB color. Day 7: MAC Viva Glam Cindy- love this lippie and I am almost finished with my tube This color needs to be repromoted! Day 8: MAC Flamingo lipstick- its a nice color and I really like it but tbh I don't understand the hype around it lol. Day 9: MAC Haute Altitude lipstick- Really like this lipstick! Its a very pretty everyday pink. I should use it more often

 

[Jennifae]

During my recent move from OH to TX, I realized just how much makeup I actually have (or had) that I probably (or definitely) don't need. I knew I had a LOT, but I didn't think it was "out of control" or a problem until then. My ex thinks I need help (LOL), so I'm joining this thread. For real this time. Now, time to catch up!

Any quick tips or advice for me?

 

[NaomiH]

During my recent move from OH to TX, I realized just how much makeup I actually have (or had) that I probably (or definitely) don't need. I knew I had a LOT, but I didn't think it was "out of control" or a problem until then. My ex thinks I need help (LOL), so I'm joining this thread. For real this time. Now, time to catch up!

Any quick tips or advice for me?

Welcome to TX, Jennifae! I hope your move went well!

I've been finding the makeup challenges have been helping me weed out items that I like vs ones I don't like since it's helping me to go through my stash.

 

[Prettypackages]

During my recent move from OH to TX, I realized just how much makeup I actually have (or had) that I probably (or definitely) don't need. I knew I had a LOT, but I didn't think it was "out of control" or a problem until then. My ex thinks I need help (LOL), so I'm joining this thread. For real this time. Now, time to catch up!

Any quick tips or advice for me?

organize your stash so you see what you have. If you have already done that.. do a 30 day challenge!

 

[singer82]

Wow! A lot went on while I was gone. But I'm glad its back to normal. But hope HerGreyness comes back soon. I'll miss her beauty, wit, & wisdom in here. And AudreyC as well. Since Playland I got caught up in the whirl wind of enabling. And my low buy flew right out the window. So I was hesitant on coming back so I just stayed away for awhile. But I'm back, and I missed everyone so much! I need to be whipped back into shape! :whip: Lol

 

[Rainbunny]

During my recent move from OH to TX, I realized just how much makeup I actually have (or had) that I probably (or definitely) don't need.  I knew I had a LOT, but I didn't think it was "out of control" or a problem until then.  My ex thinks I need help (LOL), so I'm joining this thread.  For real this time.  Now, time to catch up!  Any quick tips or advice for me?

I like to use a running total to keep myself in check, but it's not for everyone. It can be scary!

 

[NaomiH]

Since Playland I got caught up in the whirl wind of enabling. And my low buy flew right out the window. So I was hesitant on coming back so I just stayed away for awhile. But I'm back, and I missed everyone so much! I need to be whipped back into shape!

Lol

 

[shellygrrl]

During my recent move from OH to TX, I realized just how much makeup I actually have (or had) that I probably (or definitely) don't need.  I knew I had a LOT, but I didn't think it was "out of control" or a problem until then.  My ex thinks I need help (LOL), so I'm joining this thread.  For real this time.  Now, time to catch up!  Any quick tips or advice for me?

Along with organizing it (if you haven't done so already), I'd recommend photographing your stash. Seeing your makeup laid out and photographed can be a serious eye-opener. From there you can do one of the many challenges other low-buyers have undertaken: 30-day lipstick, 30-day eyeshadow, focus on one e/s palette for a month or so, or come up with your own challenge. :nods:

 

[Paint&Ink Chick]

Sounds great!

 

[DarylandCarole]

  Yes! I was originally going to skip then decided to maybe get one of the purple shades (since I skipped PH) but after seeing swatches I'm down to just MB, too! I was going to ask in the MB thread but since we've been talking about B2M so much here, I figured I ask you guys. Can you B2M for SS or is it bullet lipsticks only?

No unfortunately you can't. Just regular packaging lipsticks and at PRO stores you can also B2M for regular packaging lipglass or eyeshadow. I'm getting just MB too... It looks like it will be very unique to my stash and it's @liba  approved... so you know it's a winner!

As of today my list is Green Ivy f/l, Phosphorescent l/s, Green Room e/s, and maybe Bred for Beauty blush. But I have to take my car to the shop tomorrow so I might end up getting nothing depending on the repair bill. I love the colors in this collection and a year ago I would have wanted almost everything. Now I have the advantage of seeing it in advance so I get over my initial "ooh I want it all!" Reaction. And the more I looked at these I realized that I already have most of the colors that I like. I probably won't lurk all night for it to go on sale, either. That really gets me in a mood to hurry up and buy, and to buy more than I planned to. I happened to be awake the night Osbournes went on sale at Nordies, and reading the thread made me want to buy something even though I didn't have any money. (Literally none). It is so easy to get sucked in!

 

[mel33t]

As of today my list is Green Ivy f/l, Phosphorescent l/s, Green Room e/s, and maybe Bred for Beauty blush. But I have to take my car to the shop tomorrow so I might end up getting nothing depending on the repair bill. I love the colors in this collection and a year ago I would have wanted almost everything. Now I have the advantage of seeing it in advance so I get over my initial "ooh I want it all!" Reaction. And the more I looked at these I realized that I already have most of the colors that I like. I probably won't lurk all night for it to go on sale, either. That really gets me in a mood to hurry up and buy, and to buy more than I planned to. I happened to be awake the night Osbournes went on sale at Nordies, and reading the thread made me want to buy something even though I didn't have any money. (Literally none). It is so easy to get sucked in!

I'm skipping the next few MAC collections. Mainly because MUG blushes launch and I want to get a few of those and I need some skincare stuff. I'm running on E lol. So I'm just going to really try and leave MAC and Sephora alone for the next month or so.

 

[DarylandCarole]

Wow! A lot went on while I was gone. But I'm glad its back to normal. But hope HerGreyness comes back soon. I'll miss her beauty, wit, & wisdom in here. And AudreyC as well. Since Playland I got caught up in the whirl wind of enabling. And my low buy flew right out the window. So I was hesitant on coming back so I just stayed away for awhile. But I'm back, and I missed everyone so much! I need to be whipped back into shape! :whip: Lol

Welcome back!