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

[PixieDancer]

I wish I had backed it up! It was a replacement for an empty! Yes. I finish products regularly

I finish staples regularly as well. But that's not to say there isn't a suitable replacement or even a better version that you won't discover if you have to go through multiple backups of a current loved product. If you already used up your first... don't worry about using the replacement! Use it and love it! You'll find something to take its place when it's gone!!

We need to throw you a party for your empty!!

 

[Debbs]

My collection is fairly new just a couple years or so. When I realized that I had back ups of rare coveted items way before I got into makeup I knew changes had to be made. I have made some brave and tough decisions from the end of Dec 13/early Jan 14. No regrets thus far. Another thing I did was transfer my stash from top dresser drawers and into bold multi color plastic storage stacks. Back ups (decreased) are stored separately. The first two top drawers are pink for all es, es palettes, paintpots and pressed pigments. The next two are blue and are dedicated to blushes. The last two are green drawers and my MSFs, highlighters live there. I have another case stacked underneath that one so the double pink, blue and green scheme starts all over. Its very pretty visually and one of my best purchases so far this year. The next stack of two more pink ones contains only lip-glosses, balms, tendertones, lip lacquers and the other one has an assortment of pencils in boxes not yet in rotation, packages of oil blotting sheets and special mini collectable mirrors.The next set of blues and greens drawers are empty and reserved futuristically except the first top blue drawer has a few brushes in packages, Making Pretty set , Dior Backstage and Chanel Brushes and several unopened primers and bases. All the drawers with these items still have space left to accommodate a few more eventually. Being realistic. Daily use necessities are primarily kept in the bathroom drawers and in a small case in my handbag. I can find things much easier now plus the idea of pretending that things are not what they are is gone. I am not in denial and I am able to save time in the long run. I have a medium sized pink/purple makeup travel case that MJ Lola perfume set came in that I have been placing several es and paintpots in to rotate every couple months. Funny story about the case was my sis in law wanted the perfume set and I wanted the case so we decided split to cost. The life of a make up junkie, lol. I still mess up and make unwise choices at times but I have a lot more insight into my behaviors. Yesterday I was almost finished checking out two items on the Nars website and asked myself if I needed two more es for $63. The free shipping over $50 sounded good but at the last step I cancelled and logged out without buying anything. Proud moment there. I make a couple steps forward and a few backwards as well but I am ultimately striving for self improvement. I am not captivated by hype and substitute items and collections to suit my personal taste preferences. Overbuying does not make you liked and popular, it actually makes you broke and limited from my personal experience. Don't believe the hype. A friend of mine gifted me Mood Exposure as I am not a VIB etc . I realized that Mac Supernova and Sweet Samba blushes may be possible dupes for Radiant Magenta . Not sure really but how many different swirls, veins and variations of the possible same thing do I need? Skipping buying anything make up related in March unless it is something I have been hyperventilating and lemming over for ages only then will I possibly give in. Enjoying my items in March .

 

[PixieDancer]

My collection is fairly new just a couple years or so. When I realized that I had back ups of rare coveted items stuff way before I got into makeup I knew changes had to be made. I have made some brave and tough decisions from the end of Dec 13/early Jan 14. No regrets thus far. Another thing I did was transfer my stash from dresser drawers and into bold multi color storage stacks. The first two top ones are pink for all es, es palettes, paintpots and pressed pigments. The next two are blue and are dedicated to blushes. The last two are green drawers and my MSFs, highlighters live there. I have another case stacked underneath so the double pink, blue and green starts all over. The next stack of two more pink ones contains only lipglosses and balms, and the other one has an assortment of pencils in boxes not yet in rotation, packages of oil blotting sheets ,and special small mirrors.The next set of blues and greens drawers are empty and reserved futuristically that except the first top blue drawer has a few brushes in packages, Making Pretty set , Dior . Backstage and Chanel Brushes and several unopened primers and bases. Daily use necessities are primarily kept in the bathroom drawers and in a small case in my handbag. I can find things much easier now plus the idea of pretending that things are not what they are is gone . I am not in denial and I am able to save time in the long run. I have a medium sized pink/purple makeup travel case that MJ Lola perfume set came in that I have been placed several es and paintpots in to rotate every couple months. Funny story about the case was my sis law wanted the perfume set and I wanted the case so we split to cost. The life of a make up junkie, lol. I still mess up and make unwise choices at times but I have lots more insight into my behaviors. Yesterday I was almost finished checking out two items on the Nars website and asked myself if I needed two more es for $63. The free shipping over $50 sounded good but at the last step I cancelled and logged out without buying anything. Proud moment there. I make a couple steps forward and a few backwards as well but I am ultimately striving for self improvement. I am not captivated by hype and substitute items and collections to suit my personal taste. Overbuying does not make you liked and popular, it actually makes you broke and limited from my personal experience. Don't believe the hype. A friend of mine gifted me Mood Exposure as I as not a VIB etc . I realized that Mac Supernova and Sweet Samba may be dupes for Radiant Magenta . Not sure but how many different swirls and variations of the possible same thing do I need? Skipping buying anything make up related in March unless it is something I have been hyperventilating and lemming over for ages only then will I possibly give in. Enjoying my items in March .

Super proud of you too for resisting that NARS order!!!
And some just really great points in there Debbs!! Glad you're making such wonderful progress! You're an inspiration!

 

[Debbs]

Thanks, Pixie. Really appreciate the support. Don't post often here but when I do I do! Lol

 

[PixieDancer]

Thanks, Pixie. Really appreciate the support. Don't post often here but when I do I do! Lol

You sure dooooo! Hey, we're here for you whenever you need us! You're doing great!

 

[NewChick10]

Quote:Originally Posted by prplhrt21

oh boy I do need to join..I have purged so much stuff..to friends, family, and the trash..I definitely need some self control!



That is a really good start. I used to feel like my thoughts were so scrambled when it cames to deciding what I wanted to use. Now it is becoming so much easier to see my beloved items and I am starting to enjoy many items. I still have work to do but it’s getting better every day. I got one blush and one BNIB lippie that I am going to part with and then I will be mostly done with down sizing my lippie and blush collection. Next I am going to start on my eye shadows. I have no idea why I have over 70 green single eye shadows. Well yes I do it’s because I feel like I have to have every green eye shadow in every brand that makes it which is a sad love story. I’m planning to purge the green shadows down by getting rid of 25.. All of the hell no’s will go in the trash, all of the hum it’s ok will be giving to family and friends, and the one I really like the swatches on I will give it 6 more months in my stash then I will review again. My purple single eye shadows I got down to under 20. I was sad that I had to throw away many cream shadows because they dried up. When I wanted to love them they dried on me and left an empty shell for me to bury in the trash. I'm happy to say that I have used up half of my riri boy lippie. I was able to do this by keeping it in my makeup bag for a while.

 

[NewChick10]

Quote:Originally Posted by KrystalAnne

Ugh, guys…I think this is where i belong.

I need to stop spending so much, but I want all the pretty colors

!



I’m starting to learn that pretty doesn’t last long. We’ve got to love it now and know when to stop searching for a reasonable time to allow ourselves to enjoy are investments. Ever since I stopped watching as many Youtube videos I have not bought as much stuff. As soon as I started back up I ended up with a list with about 3 things that I want. I’m not blaming Youtube I am just pointing out that I know what my weakness is.

 

[Elba]

I haven't posted in a while, but I try to read every day. Your stories are all so inspiring, thanks for sharing! Well, I bought a ton of stuff I didn't need. I love all of it but I still feel so bad. So I went through my stash again to see what I could purge. I'm considering getting rid of all my pigments (ecept for my sample of mauvement. I love that one). I don't have that many to start with, and I almost never reach for them. For now, I put them all in a seperate box. If I don't miss them in a month, they will go. I also had a look at all my blushes, highlighters, and bronzers. Somehow, I can't let go any of them. I don't even think my collection is that bad. Is ist bad that I don't think it's that bad? Lol Took a pic for you, you decide. This is the Ikea helmer drawer I keep them in.

I forgot to take a picture of my creme/fluid blushes and highlighters.

 

[charlotte366]

Quote:Originally Posted by Elba

I haven't posted in a while, but I try to read every day. Your stories are all so inspiring, thanks for sharing!
Well, I bought a ton of stuff I didn't need. I love all of it but I still feel so bad. So I went through my stash again to see what I could purge. I'm considering getting rid of all my pigments (ecept for my sample of mauvement. I love that one). I don't have that many to start with, and I almost never reach for them. For now, I put them all in a seperate box. If I don't miss them in a month, they will go.

I also had a look at all my blushes, highlighters, and bronzers. Somehow, I can't let go any of them. I don't even think my collection is that bad. Is ist bad that I don't think it's that bad? Lol Took a pic for you, you decide.


This is the Ikea helmer drawer I keep them in.






I forgot to take a picture of my creme/fluid blushes and highlighters.


I don't think it is bad, the important question I think is: Is everything the drawer loved and used? If yes then you are fine, if no, i would make an effort to identify what you don't use, try to understand why and if that can't be corrected, purge! We all have a weakness, mine is blush, and there isn't normally a day go by when I don't where it, so I am allowing myself to keep more blushes by purging other areas.

 

[charlotte366]

I had a busy weekend, no make up re-organisation time this weekend, but I am using more stuff than back at the end of 2013!! I have been concentrating on creating empties by finishing bits up in January. Hopefully by the end of the week I will have finished a foundation and a concealer!! I can't wait for the weekend to tip out my empties bag and see what I finished. I also had another purge success, i sold another "set" of all my unused elizabeth arden stuff on ebay and the deal came off with the new make up artist yesterday and I sold £275 worth of stuff, feeling happy about that purge now, wasn't so happy yesterday when my Illamasqua blushes went in a box, nearly considered repurchasing in the illamasqua sale, but I held strong as I think I have similar used shades in my collection and I would like an hourglass blush when they come out in the UK.

 

[NewChick10]

Quote:Originally Posted by Elba

I haven't posted in a while, but I try to read every day. Your stories are all so inspiring, thanks for sharing!
Well, I bought a ton of stuff I didn't need. I love all of it but I still feel so bad. So I went through my stash again to see what I could purge. I'm considering getting rid of all my pigments (ecept for my sample of mauvement. I love that one). I don't have that many to start with, and I almost never reach for them. For now, I put them all in a seperate box. If I don't miss them in a month, they will go.

I also had a look at all my blushes, highlighters, and bronzers. Somehow, I can't let go any of them. I don't even think my collection is that bad. Is ist bad that I don't think it's that bad? Lol Took a pic for you, you decide.


This is the Ikea helmer drawer I keep them in.






I forgot to take a picture of my creme/fluid blushes and highlighters.


Oh my what a nice collection you have. Your blush and highlighter collection is larger than mine. I'm glad that you are getting this under control now. You think its hard now just think if you were to wait another year it would definitely be mind boggling.

 

[kerry-jane88]

So I managed to take a few of my cheek items out of their boxes, throw away an old loreal blush and squeeze in the two face palettes I had in my eyeshadow drawer. I plan on getting rid of the boxes when I can get some acrylic drawers, as then I can lie them flat and see all the colours

 

[lyseD]

I think I'll be okay with Fantasy of Flowers. There is nothing that I will be upset about missing so I'll try and get to my counter and swatch so I am sure to buy only what will work for me.

 

[Glitteryvegas]

I forgot to take a picture of my creme/fluid blushes and highlighters.

I don't think it's a collection that's too large - it looks like you have an assortment of colours and textures. Maybe if you feel it's too large, swatch them side by side to see if there's any that are very similar?

 

[NaomiH]

I think I'll be okay with Fantasy of Flowers. There is nothing that I will be upset about missing so I'll try and get to my counter and swatch so I am sure to buy only what will work for me.

I feel the same, I MIGHT get a Perfect Topping if I can find one with lots of purple veins in it, otherwise it'll probably be a total skiparoo.

 

[NaomiH]

Well then, it's justified! And that must've been hard to let those piggies go! I'm proud of you girlie! No more scolding you for that MSF now!! Heehee

Felt like I was cutting off an appendage! lol

 

[charlotte366]

I had a slight moment of weakness...opps I just order the muji wide drawers, I ordered 3 of the 2 drawer ones and a 2 draw with a flip top., I went for these over the 5 drawer module as the drawers are a little deeper and I would like to store everything in it if I can! I thought I might have a drawer for foundation, one for highlighter and bronzer, 2 for blush, 2 for eyeshadow and the final 1 for lips. I think if I had a better organised stash I would use it more as I could see it better and make more informed choices. I had a 10% off code as it is muji beauty month so it came to £45 including the postage, I don't feel to bad as I sold so much at the weekend I feel like am still up on where I would have been had I not had such a sucessful purge. I think I might actually enjoy going through my stash when it arrives and filling it with the bits I want to keep. What doesn't fit will be purged I think, but I may keep the top draw of my desk to store backups, bulky palettes and my skin/haircare stuff which is lying around at the moment. This should give me 2 drawers back in my dresser for either my nail polish or some clothes - I desperately need to improve my organisation and space. I might get out my nail polish swatch sticks tonight and see how many I actually have! The only lemmings I have at the moment are the hourglass blushes, I think I will have one when they come out in the UK, so far the mac collections are not tempting me. I still have cravings for the nars neutral palette, but I know I won't get enough use out of it. I have nearly finished a foundation and a concealer!!, Can't wait for it to be finished! I won't be repurchasing, I want a bottle of the MUFE Face & Body, but want to use up a couple of half used bottles first, I know if I buy the MUFE now I won't use the other stuff! In order to make the foundation work I have been using my strobe cream as a primer and fix+ on a beauty blender as I have had both of these mini bottles for 2 years and they really need finishing. I can't wait for more hourglass blush swatches as then I will be able to decide one which one I want before they are released so I don't get caught up in the hype! I also have a £10 space NK ndulge reward to use which will make it cheaper!

 

[novocainedreams]

I can't wait for more hourglass blush swatches as then I will be able to decide one which one I want before they are released so I don't get caught up in the hype! I also have a £10 space NK ndulge reward to use which will make it cheaper!

I store almost all of my cosmetics in Muji storage, I love them, make things easier to see...I just bought 2 more, and I think I need one more, lol. I have a lot of pigments so they're great for that, the thin drawers are just wide enough for 5 gram jars. I like the wide drawers for bigger items. Organizing my stuff in them helped me get rid of things and see what I have. I put them in an Ikea shelving unit. The only problem is I just keep getting more as my collection expands, I need to do the opposite and purge to fit in what I already have, haha. I'm lucky though, I have a store close to me so I don't have to pay to have them shipped. They are a great unit though, just as sturdy as those expensive 200 dollar ones in my opinion and hold more for the price. Good luck organizing.

 

[veronikawithak]

@charlotte366 I think the muji are a good investment. I use them as well and I'm trying to commit to only keeping what I can fit inside my 5 drawer and 2 drawer.. It's worked so far.. haha we shall see how long I can keep it up. It definitely makes me aware of how much I have since I can see everything.

 

[LinenWhite7]

[@]elkaknits[/@] "Or am I just justifying" Maybe a little bit... But I think everyone likes products better when they smell fresh & new... Instead of new car smell, it's new lippie smell! Heehee I have a Brave that needs to be purged because it doesn't have the smell anymore & actually smells like clay. I use the smell to decide if it's probably time to let a MAC lippie go. On another more, I wore Love Goddess today instead of using Pleasurebomb. I love LG and PB I have never even worn. Rather than use another fuchsia/red I'm highly considering letting PB go... Lips untried. I'm trying to decide now... It was a gift. So I wasn't going to get it anyways.... Hmmmm? Anyone want to push me to let it go?

I sold my PB and I haven't missed it one day since! I have at least 7 similar fuchsias. And I'm still getting PMs of people wanting to buy mine!