Yay! I hope you love it. I'm still waiting for mine.Mine will arrive tomorrow according to space nk
Heirloom released here today and I was able to resist everything.
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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Heirloom released here today and I was able to resist everything.
veronikawithak
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@kerry-jane88 YAY! Glad it was a great month for you!! That's fantastic - gold star for you!
@Buffy89 Here's another push.
I agree with all of your points 100%. Nobody is going to notice the difference between two eyeshadows. Even when I notice that someone's makeup looks great I notice their application and overall effect much more than the actual colors used. Even a great lipstick color just makes me think they chose an awesome color for their features, and I don't start thinking whether it's MAC or NARS or whatever.. unless it's really unusual. But the two points you mentioned that I really think are the most important are: (1) you'd be proud of yourself if you skipped and (2) you would have more resources for other things that make you happy. It comes down to this one question: Do you want to trade in your pride and happiness just for more eyeshadow that you could dupe with what you already have? Hope that helps.
I've been being much more realistic with myself about what I'll actually use on a regular basis and pulled out 7 more products to try and sell or get rid of/B2M by the end of the year. I'm using up another lip gloss from the Bite set today so I only have 3/12 left (I can't wait to post a picture of those empty glosses at the end of the year..). Things are looking good. It feels so liberating cutting down on everything I've accumulated.. things stay so much cleaner and I don't get overwhelmed picking out things to use. I tend to go in cycles of hoarding and decluttering occasionally so hopefully I can maintain this trajectory.
Starting to think about my 2015 plans. I'm going to do a full year of project pan I think, along with really cutting back on my spending. I think my item limit was a good step for the last half of this year, but next year I might try a budget.. maybe $100/month for all personal items (including makeup, hair, nails, bath & body care, fragrance, etc.). That feels like a high number still (I'm not sure if it is or what other people spend) but I've been hovering above that just on makeup the past few months so I want to give myself time to adjust. Last year I was too strict on myself and just went crazy as a result.
@Buffy89 Here's another push.
I've been being much more realistic with myself about what I'll actually use on a regular basis and pulled out 7 more products to try and sell or get rid of/B2M by the end of the year. I'm using up another lip gloss from the Bite set today so I only have 3/12 left (I can't wait to post a picture of those empty glosses at the end of the year..). Things are looking good. It feels so liberating cutting down on everything I've accumulated.. things stay so much cleaner and I don't get overwhelmed picking out things to use. I tend to go in cycles of hoarding and decluttering occasionally so hopefully I can maintain this trajectory.
Starting to think about my 2015 plans. I'm going to do a full year of project pan I think, along with really cutting back on my spending. I think my item limit was a good step for the last half of this year, but next year I might try a budget.. maybe $100/month for all personal items (including makeup, hair, nails, bath & body care, fragrance, etc.). That feels like a high number still (I'm not sure if it is or what other people spend) but I've been hovering above that just on makeup the past few months so I want to give myself time to adjust. Last year I was too strict on myself and just went crazy as a result.
charlotte366
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Looks like you are thinking along the same idea as me for 2015....still making up some decisions but reaching a point where purging isn't going to help me any more. Considering setting myself an overall limit for clothes and cosmetic items for the year, transferring it into a separate account and using that for the year, when its gone its gone!@kerry-jane88 YAY! Glad it was a great month for you!! That's fantastic - gold star for you!
@Buffy89 Here's another push.I agree with all of your points 100%. Nobody is going to notice the difference between two eyeshadows. Even when I notice that someone's makeup looks great I notice their application and overall effect much more than the actual colors used. Even a great lipstick color just makes me think they chose an awesome color for their features, and I don't start thinking whether it's MAC or NARS or whatever.. unless it's really unusual. But the two points you mentioned that I really think are the most important are: (1) you'd be proud of yourself if you skipped and (2) you would have more resources for other things that make you happy. It comes down to this one question: Do you want to trade in your pride and happiness just for more eyeshadow that you could dupe with what you already have? Hope that helps.
I've been being much more realistic with myself about what I'll actually use on a regular basis and pulled out 7 more products to try and sell or get rid of/B2M by the end of the year. I'm using up another lip gloss from the Bite set today so I only have 3/12 left (I can't wait to post a picture of those empty glosses at the end of the year..). Things are looking good. It feels so liberating cutting down on everything I've accumulated.. things stay so much cleaner and I don't get overwhelmed picking out things to use. I tend to go in cycles of hoarding and decluttering occasionally so hopefully I can maintain this trajectory.
Starting to think about my 2015 plans. I'm going to do a full year of project pan I think, along with really cutting back on my spending. I think my item limit was a good step for the last half of this year, but next year I might try a budget.. maybe $100/month for all personal items (including makeup, hair, nails, bath & body care, fragrance, etc.). That feels like a high number still (I'm not sure if it is or what other people spend) but I've been hovering above that just on makeup the past few months so I want to give myself time to adjust. Last year I was too strict on myself and just went crazy as a result.
Not sure yet, but really want to use up some make up and wear up some items in the wardrobe so both become more capsule.... i am not fully decided on this yet but definitely leaning in this direction. By setting aside my overall spend for the year I should be able to repurchase staples and have spare for the odd treat/must have item or a few new clothes items which are on "trend" but it should make me really think before I spend! It will hopefully help me use up my skincare and bodycare stashes and focus on panning items and wearing up the endless half worn jeans and jumpers that clutter up my wardrobe.
I looked at blogs where people went on complete no buys and I am not sure I can go complete cold turkey....I fancy 1 month in every 3 being a complete no buy and then there is the "fund" for the other months and must haves.
This will mean losing my VIP space nk status but given that I can't find anything that I want to spend my £20 reward on at the moment it might not be a bad thing!
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Buffy89
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Thanks for pushing me!@Buffy89 Here's another push.I agree with all of your points 100%. Nobody is going to notice the difference between two eyeshadows. Even when I notice that someone's makeup looks great I notice their application and overall effect much more than the actual colors used. Even a great lipstick color just makes me think they chose an awesome color for their features, and I don't start thinking whether it's MAC or NARS or whatever.. unless it's really unusual. But the two points you mentioned that I really think are the most important are: (1) you'd be proud of yourself if you skipped and (2) you would have more resources for other things that make you happy. It comes down to this one question: Do you want to trade in your pride and happiness just for more eyeshadow that you could dupe with what you already have? Hope that helps.
Alysse011
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It sounds like you did a really great job last month! I'm glad you've done so well!
Just in case you still need a push, I think all of your points are really great. I definitely understand wanting the subtle different shadows/lippies/etc etc. but when it comes down to it, it's usually not actually worth the money spent. Stay strong! You'll be so happy you did! @veronika I am thinking of doing a monthly "allowance" too to spend on items I don't need. And I think it will help me to consider if splurges are worth it (ex: if I have to save multiple monthly allowances to purchase a pair of shoes/clothing/etc). I'm sitting down tonight over pizza to figure out my budget. I'm going to go ahead and start it this month though lol. I need to. I went kind of wild last month! I'm skipping the VIB sale but I am going to grab my mascaras from Nordie's mascara madness. I'm also going to purchase my winter shade of foundation from the beauty.com F&F sale. So three staples...could be worse. I'm done with all holiday collections. I have to admit that the holiday red lippies have me drooling. But I must resist.
Audrey C
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I've given some thought to my 2015 goals as well. My main goal for the year is to start running again and get back in shape. My current professional role is very demanding so I work very long hours. Add that to the house/hubby/three kids bit, and what's slipped for the last 3-4 years is time for myself. I steal on here and catch a few minutes here and there, but I can do that without leaving the house.
When my daughter started skating more competitively, I took the time I spent at the gym and started spending it at the rink with her. Now that she'a about to become a teen, I really don't need to stay with her and given that I'll be staring 50 down in less years than I'd like, it's time to lose the weight that's been creeping on and get my fitness level back. I suspect that most of my discretionary spending will transition to fitness related spends (from clothing to shoes to memberships) or updated clothing (as I get back to what was my 'normal' weight. I'm sure i'll pick up some beauty items, but I feel like I have a lot of that and that it will be more fun to treat myself with Lulu and the like rather than lipstick.
I don't think I'm going to bother setting a hard limit in terms of items or dollars; I'm less tempted by makeup than I have been in a long time. I have a lot and I've done so much editing (you have no idea how many nearly new items got tossed or BTM'd because I really don't have the time or inclination to sell stuff) that I'm left with a hefty collection of items I really like. My tastes are also evolving; as I get older I notice a big difference in very finely milled powders like Guerlain. They cost a lot more but it really doesn't matter when I'm buying 3-4 special items a year from them instead of 40 from MAC.
I don't even look at the Scoop board at this point so I don't really know what's coming and that's fine. My favourite MAC items are eyeshadows, lippies and blush. I'm have enough eyeshadow to not be tempted by anything but the odd LE shade at this point, I'll continue to add 6-8 lippies a year just to replace what I use up (now that I prefer sheerer, softer formulas that I go through more quickly) and I don't plan on adding any blush at this point. If I do, it will be because I was drawn to a gorgeous Guerlain powder or something like that.
I'm pleased at how little interest I have in all the holiday reviews Christine is burring through; there's really no area I don't feel that I have well-covered already. I'll keep tracking, but I'm really going to focus on putting together new eye looks in the coming year. I have close to a dozen palettes so I'm certainly not starved for variety.
When my daughter started skating more competitively, I took the time I spent at the gym and started spending it at the rink with her. Now that she'a about to become a teen, I really don't need to stay with her and given that I'll be staring 50 down in less years than I'd like, it's time to lose the weight that's been creeping on and get my fitness level back. I suspect that most of my discretionary spending will transition to fitness related spends (from clothing to shoes to memberships) or updated clothing (as I get back to what was my 'normal' weight. I'm sure i'll pick up some beauty items, but I feel like I have a lot of that and that it will be more fun to treat myself with Lulu and the like rather than lipstick.
I don't think I'm going to bother setting a hard limit in terms of items or dollars; I'm less tempted by makeup than I have been in a long time. I have a lot and I've done so much editing (you have no idea how many nearly new items got tossed or BTM'd because I really don't have the time or inclination to sell stuff) that I'm left with a hefty collection of items I really like. My tastes are also evolving; as I get older I notice a big difference in very finely milled powders like Guerlain. They cost a lot more but it really doesn't matter when I'm buying 3-4 special items a year from them instead of 40 from MAC.
I don't even look at the Scoop board at this point so I don't really know what's coming and that's fine. My favourite MAC items are eyeshadows, lippies and blush. I'm have enough eyeshadow to not be tempted by anything but the odd LE shade at this point, I'll continue to add 6-8 lippies a year just to replace what I use up (now that I prefer sheerer, softer formulas that I go through more quickly) and I don't plan on adding any blush at this point. If I do, it will be because I was drawn to a gorgeous Guerlain powder or something like that.
I'm pleased at how little interest I have in all the holiday reviews Christine is burring through; there's really no area I don't feel that I have well-covered already. I'll keep tracking, but I'm really going to focus on putting together new eye looks in the coming year. I have close to a dozen palettes so I'm certainly not starved for variety.
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Buffy89
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Thanks to you as well! You're right about the subtle differences between products.
veronikawithak
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Capsule wardrobe and makeup stash is the direction I'm going in for sure! I love having ONE bronzer, ONE contour product, ONE eyebrow pencil, etc. It just works better for me. Even blushes which are a difficult category I've gotten down to 4 and then the Hourglass palette of 3. I'd like to use up 2 next year (1 is a cream and one I have a duplicate of in the blush palette) and I might add in one or two more to round out any gaps in color selection. The one thing I really want next year is a smaller neutral eyeshadow palette.. something with 5-6 colors that I can grab and use for everyday without thinking. I hope the Hourglass eyeshadow one isn't exclusive.. because I think that would be perfect for me. I also want to really think about something before purchasing it and just repurchase staples and occasionally treat myself. I have a set of bodycare products to use up and I want to use some of my stockpile of oils to make DIY body scrubs etc.
I pretty much know I could never go cold turkey. Plus almost every time I see blogs where people plan a no buy for the whole year.. they don't make it.. and they end up splurging big time at the end. Several of the ones I'd been following this year are now haul after haul.. not where I want to be. I'd rather learn to purchase more wisely rather than restrict myself and end up relapsing (like this year).
@Audrey C I need to get back into fitness too. When I have time sometimes the last thing I want to do is work out but it needs to happen. I've also been downsizing again and spending way less on cosmetics. There's almost nothing I want right now and that's a great feeling.
veronikawithak
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[Note: This is going to be a longer post on where I'm at with my capsule wardrobe + whittling down my makeup stash/using things up plans for next year.. skip ahead if this doesn't interest you. 
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Speaking of capsule wardrobes, I just remembered that several people asked to see pics of my Project 333 capsule for the end of this year and I hadn't uploaded them yet. So here they are! Sorry for the poor cell phone camera quality..
Clothing:
2 coats
3 pairs of jeans
2 sweaters
6 shirts
6 tanks
4 dresses
3 scarves
3 pairs of boots, 2 hats, 1 pair of gloves (not pictured)
* re: jewelry - I shifted my numbers around a bit and will be counting all of my jewelry as one item, for two reasons (1) I rarely wear it, and I've been given some really special pieces that I need to get into the habit of putting on (2) I really don't own that much - everything fits in a small travel organizer that hangs beside my scarves.
* in the bins above are pjs/lounge wear, workout clothes, and underwear/socks (not included in the limit)
I love how clean everything looks.. but I just got this all sorted so I'll have to see how it goes in practice! Note: there are now THREE clear plastic bins full of my clothing that is either out of season, doesn't fit, or that I just won't be using for this project. Plus some other things hanging up in our hall closet. It seems like stuff just breeds while I'm not looking.. I think in January and April I'll be doing some major purging of clothes, as much as it will hurt.
Now onto the good stuff..
Cosmetics:
I finally fit (almost) everything into this one compact organizer - including backups!! If anyone's wondering what it is, it's a closet organizer from BB&B. The one divider comes built into it. Everything is in here except for: one Z palette with some MAC shadows, 6 mini mascaras that didn't fit, and some lip products I'm working on using up for the year that I keep in a little bag (13 minis and 3 full size).
Will finish by the end of the year: MAC MSFN, Vibrancy Eye primer, P+P highlighter (backups of all 3 are in here), Deconstructed Rose lip gloss library, MAC Lingering brow pencil.
Plan to finish by the end of next year: 2 Hourglass powders + MSFN backup (I will pick my favorite of the 3 to repurchase), Chanel cream blush, Hourglass Mood Exposure blush, both paint pots, all lipglosses purchased in 2014, all eyeliners purchased before 2015, all lipsticks over 2 years old.
Plan to purchase in 2015: replacements for staples, small neutral eyeshadow palette, MAC travel sized pigments (once I use up my samples), eyeliners (once I've used up the ones I have), lipglosses (once I've used up the ones I have).
May purchase, but with caution: lipsticks, lip liners, eyeshadows, blushes.
I think this is slightly larger than what I had last year, but that's okay. I enjoy what I have a lot more now, and anything that I don't use over the next year will be leaving anyway.
]Speaking of capsule wardrobes, I just remembered that several people asked to see pics of my Project 333 capsule for the end of this year and I hadn't uploaded them yet. So here they are! Sorry for the poor cell phone camera quality..
Clothing:
2 coats
3 pairs of jeans
2 sweaters
6 shirts
6 tanks
4 dresses
3 scarves
3 pairs of boots, 2 hats, 1 pair of gloves (not pictured)
* re: jewelry - I shifted my numbers around a bit and will be counting all of my jewelry as one item, for two reasons (1) I rarely wear it, and I've been given some really special pieces that I need to get into the habit of putting on (2) I really don't own that much - everything fits in a small travel organizer that hangs beside my scarves.
* in the bins above are pjs/lounge wear, workout clothes, and underwear/socks (not included in the limit)
I love how clean everything looks.. but I just got this all sorted so I'll have to see how it goes in practice! Note: there are now THREE clear plastic bins full of my clothing that is either out of season, doesn't fit, or that I just won't be using for this project. Plus some other things hanging up in our hall closet. It seems like stuff just breeds while I'm not looking.. I think in January and April I'll be doing some major purging of clothes, as much as it will hurt.
Now onto the good stuff..
Cosmetics:
I finally fit (almost) everything into this one compact organizer - including backups!! If anyone's wondering what it is, it's a closet organizer from BB&B. The one divider comes built into it. Everything is in here except for: one Z palette with some MAC shadows, 6 mini mascaras that didn't fit, and some lip products I'm working on using up for the year that I keep in a little bag (13 minis and 3 full size).
Will finish by the end of the year: MAC MSFN, Vibrancy Eye primer, P+P highlighter (backups of all 3 are in here), Deconstructed Rose lip gloss library, MAC Lingering brow pencil.
Plan to finish by the end of next year: 2 Hourglass powders + MSFN backup (I will pick my favorite of the 3 to repurchase), Chanel cream blush, Hourglass Mood Exposure blush, both paint pots, all lipglosses purchased in 2014, all eyeliners purchased before 2015, all lipsticks over 2 years old.
Plan to purchase in 2015: replacements for staples, small neutral eyeshadow palette, MAC travel sized pigments (once I use up my samples), eyeliners (once I've used up the ones I have), lipglosses (once I've used up the ones I have).
May purchase, but with caution: lipsticks, lip liners, eyeshadows, blushes.
I think this is slightly larger than what I had last year, but that's okay. I enjoy what I have a lot more now, and anything that I don't use over the next year will be leaving anyway.
awickedshape
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I'm linking back to my post and copying my post on the Sephora thread: "Sephora has been taking so long to process orders.After my FnF order which is taking quite a while I had an extra 10% so I ordered two items so I could just skip the VIB sale.Two days later one item sold out so I emailed them and they responded the next day (luckily, I thought, because they usually take days or sometimes don't respond at all) to say that everything was ok and I got one of the last ones in the item.Now today I got a cancellation notice because of out of stock items.I know it's only makeup but I'm so irritated and the bank will take nearly two weeks to clear those funds.Grr." I'm compulsive and irritated (especially about having funds that I allocated specifically for this being "frozen") and it's triggering me. I'm feeling both cranky at Sephora (I know) and like I might try to reorder the items during the VIB sale because I was looking forward to them so much (the out of stock item of course is a shade I was looking for for a long time). I wanted to be done with them until December and I'm not sure now what I will do. It's only makeup, my goodness!
veronikawithak
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Was tempted for just a second to place a small order and get one of the Sephora sample bags.. then I thought.. without the 20% discount and after having to spend the $35 minimum.. that bag would cost me at least $7. Would I spend $7 on those samples? No. It's been two weeks since my last makeup purchase and this is the first time I've been tempted. Glad I didn't give in! Still thinking about buying some Wen during the sale but I should test out my shampoo bar first to see how that works.
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Buffy89
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@veronikawithak I really like the wardrobe you've created, especially the flowery tops! There really is a clear concept/personal style visible and that's great! Everything seems so well-picked. And your makeup organizer - such a lovely small stash, wow (I think I've got a long, long way to go to accomplish a similarly small stash).
By the way, this morning I took the challenge and picked dupes to the eyeshadow set I craved so badly yesterday. It's allright now. I found several similar shades and again, I've noticed that some good blending (which is absolutely necessary) will make all those shades look even more similar (and more boring, in some way...duh, it's just brown eyeshadow, nothing that can shake my world). Feels good that I didn't give in to buy that set yesterday
Thanks ladies!
By the way, this morning I took the challenge and picked dupes to the eyeshadow set I craved so badly yesterday. It's allright now. I found several similar shades and again, I've noticed that some good blending (which is absolutely necessary) will make all those shades look even more similar (and more boring, in some way...duh, it's just brown eyeshadow, nothing that can shake my world). Feels good that I didn't give in to buy that set yesterday
DarylandCarole
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I'm catching up on this thread and it sounds like a lot of you are doing very well. So nice to read! I haven't bought anything recently. I don't have any money even if I wanted to! But there really isn't anything that I want, either. For some reason I'm usually not interested in the holiday stuff. Possibly because I still have pigments that I bought in 2006 or 2007. I haven't been wearing much make up recently, either. I always wear a Lippie but if I'm running late that's about it. Mostly all I've been doing is taking care of my kitty and taking her to the vet. I feel like I finally found a good one on Friday. He looked in her mouth and said she had ulcers all over her tongue. That's why she couldn't eat! It only took 3 tries and 1,000.00 to get a good diagnosis. Ugh. I feel like I'll never get out of debt. But, my baby really ate for the first time today. I think she's just so tired of me sticking that syringe in her mouth and squirting food in her. That has not been a fun thing to do. The food ends up everywhere - on my shirt, on her face, on the towel... And she'd try her best to bury her face under my boob in order to hide and I'd feel so bad for her! So I'm hoping this is almost over and I can get back to focusing on other things. I'm really wanting to cut way back on beauty purchases from now on so that I can try to pay off my debt and hopefully move next spring.
charlotte366
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i am pleased to here that you're cat is now starting to eat. Makeup is unimportant and its a good way to stop purchasing if you have to focus on paying off the vet bills and have a bigger goal of moving. Everytime you get tempted transfer half the money that you would have spent into a savings account towards the move. if you can still afford the make up you can treat yourself but you will have also put money aside for the move!@veronikawithak I really like the wardrobe you've created, especially the flowery tops! There really is a clear concept/personal style visible and that's great! Everything seems so well-picked. And your makeup organizer - such a lovely small stash, wow (I think I've got a long, long way to go to accomplish a similarly small stash).
By the way, this morning I took the challenge and picked dupes to the eyeshadow set I craved so badly yesterday. It's allright now. I found several similar shades and again, I've noticed that some good blending (which is absolutely necessary) will make all those shades look even more similar (and more boring, in some way...duh, it's just brown eyeshadow, nothing that can shake my world). Feels good that I didn't give in to buy that set yesterdayThanks ladies!
Yay....well done, I knew you could do it!
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I'm catching up on this thread and it sounds like a lot of you are doing very well. So nice to read! I haven't bought anything recently. I don't have any money even if I wanted to! But there really isn't anything that I want, either. For some reason I'm usually not interested in the holiday stuff. Possibly because I still have pigments that I bought in 2006 or 2007.
I haven't been wearing much make up recently, either. I always wear a Lippie but if I'm running late that's about it. Mostly all I've been doing is taking care of my kitty and taking her to the vet. I feel like I finally found a good one on Friday. He looked in her mouth and said she had ulcers all over her tongue. That's why she couldn't eat! It only took 3 tries and 1,000.00 to get a good diagnosis. Ugh. I feel like I'll never get out of debt. But, my baby really ate for the first time today. I think she's just so tired of me sticking that syringe in her mouth and squirting food in her. That has not been a fun thing to do. The food ends up everywhere - on my shirt, on her face, on the towel... And she'd try her best to bury her face under my boob in order to hide and I'd feel so bad for her!
So I'm hoping this is almost over and I can get back to focusing on other things. I'm really wanting to cut way back on beauty purchases from now on so that I can try to pay off my debt and hopefully move next spring.
charlotte366
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@Audrey C @veronikawithak Ladies I created a fitness journal thread for our 2014/2015 fitness goals and support so I don't clog up this one with my daily workout plans/what I ate etc.
The thread is here:
http://www.specktra.net/t/190101/low-buy-fitness-thread-for-2014-2015
Its not about losing weight necessarily, although that is part of my motivation, its more for me about getting fit again and feeling comfortable and confident with my own body
The thread is here:
http://www.specktra.net/t/190101/low-buy-fitness-thread-for-2014-2015
Its not about losing weight necessarily, although that is part of my motivation, its more for me about getting fit again and feeling comfortable and confident with my own body
awickedshape
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Thanks [@]charlotte366[/@]! I'm giving it a lot of thought first.
tirurit
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So I had a surprise while reorganizing my lipsticks...
I have been crushing my drugstore lipsticks onto this little plastic containers in order to create "palettes" (though the ones I have have 10 spaces). The idea is to bring them with me in the purse or on holidays so I do not panick if it gets lost/damaged
But the surprise came when I started organizing my mac lipsticks. They live in 3 muji drawers and I reorganized them so I had one drawer for the nudes and oranges, one for pinks, fuchsias and purples and one for reds. I THOUGHT that the one that would be completely full would be the reds one but no, it's the pink one! When did I get so many pinks, hot pinks and purples?! Specially when there was a time that I hated pink!!!!
I have been crushing my drugstore lipsticks onto this little plastic containers in order to create "palettes" (though the ones I have have 10 spaces). The idea is to bring them with me in the purse or on holidays so I do not panick if it gets lost/damaged
But the surprise came when I started organizing my mac lipsticks. They live in 3 muji drawers and I reorganized them so I had one drawer for the nudes and oranges, one for pinks, fuchsias and purples and one for reds. I THOUGHT that the one that would be completely full would be the reds one but no, it's the pink one! When did I get so many pinks, hot pinks and purples?! Specially when there was a time that I hated pink!!!!
veronikawithak
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Thank you! I didn't plan it that way, but it looks like floral tops are my favorite! I just picked out the items I wear the most and packed away everything else.. it was surprisingly easy!
With the makeup I have to have a small stash or I get overwhelmed and just stop using things. I'm working towards my ideal numbers still. Based on what I used up this year and the fact that I like to be able to use up my lipsticks before they're 2 years old and glosses before 1 year old, my ideal numbers are 8 lipsticks and about 5 glosses. I think I'm going to go with 10 lipsticks (8 everyday colors and 2 "wildcard" seasonal colors that I can just B2M when they get old without worrying about using them up. I needed to be honest with myself because I really don't wear a lot of different colors and there are a lot of days when I don't wear makeup at all! Someone with a different style might need a lot more but I can do my everyday looks + some weekend looks with a really curated stash. Congrats on staying strong!!! That's so great.
Thanks!!
I kind of feel like I cheated since it was so easy to do.. I just took everything out of the closet, set myself a number limit for each category, and only put back my favorites until I reached that number. I didn't even purge anything, just stored it away. I will have to go through everything eventually but for now it's so nice to pretend that this is all I have!
veronikawithak
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Glad it's working for you! I have most of my eyeshadows in pans and I like to switch up my empty quads, but I found I never reached for my blush palettes or my larger eyeshadow palettes. I think I prefer just grabbing a pre-made eyeshadow "look" and a single blush. It's interesting how different we all are.
