Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2015

[kerry-jane88]

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Having been mia for a while, I have to chip in. B2M for two free lipsticks the other day and only bought one other thing! Super proud of myself. It was c-thru lipgloss which is hg. On another note, we've been going through everything to get ready for little missy. I found even more boxes of stuff I never unpacked when we moved, a year and a half ago! Jeez I hoard more than I thought I did. On the plus side I know have a space to show these beauties off! It's terrible and I recognize that I have a problem. Oh well. Admitting is the first step

Admitting is the first step! Well done for starting

 

[Buffy89]

So many great YouTube people coming out of the woodwork lately. There are a ton of makeup inventory and project pan videos now. Refreshing to see some balance coming back.

Thanks for the link, I was finally able to watch it today. She totally adresses my "fear" to run out of things which made me buy more and more stuff. By coincidence, I've just finished my tinted brow gel I used every day, and Brule, my skin toned blending/highlight shadow is almost done as well. I'm really considering and reconsidering buying new ones over and over. I still got one nice brow pencil and one of those fluidlines for brows (need to make this one work, it looks to harsh and dark on me. Maybe I need to wipe the brush on a kleenex to achieve a tiny amount of product on the brush. Or just use it when my bangs are really long, lol) and I got sone other skin toned shadows in my UD palettes, too. I kinda already know that I shouldn't buy new items and use my old pencil and eyeshadows instead. By chance, I could really like them.

 

[thefbomb]

I know it's only been two-ish weeks, but no makeup bought in 2015 yet. I'm almost done my current eye primer (LORAC Behind the Scenes mini) and my cleanser but I'm not craving any makeup, so I think even my next outing to Shoppers will be, in the words of Borat, GREAT SUCCESS.

Now that Target is closing here (eff) though, I do feel a bit of pressure to haul some ELF and Sonia Kashuk stuff, but I think I'll be okay in there - afterall, there's ebay, CPs and nyx and elf sites if I get desperate. I will miss the 2 for $12 Mossimo long tanks, though.

diet's not doing so well. too many macarons and Chai Vanilla Lattes.

hang in there, everybody!

I feel you on the Target thing. I real liquidation should start in 2 to 3 weeks so I totally want to go and grab what I can. I went yesterday (not to my regular store) and the NYX section doesnt look fully stocked anyway and it seemed like lots of sales were starting. I definitely need to go there and grab some stuff.

 

[Audrey C]

I cashed out my Shoppers points today on the Guerlain pressed Meteorites and the Perles de Blush (as well as some freebie non-beauty items). Both were planned and essentially free (I only had to pay the tax). There's nothing else on my list and I'm really not even bothering with beauty blogs/sites any more. I don't even know what's coming, and that's ok. I really do love Guerlain, so I'll keep an eye out for the summer collection. Apart from that, I don't think I'll buy any makeup this spring. I'm not even tempted any more.

I've put myself on a monthly fitness clothing budget so that I can have fun building out a cute (smaller) wardrobe of casual/workout wear without feeling like I'm out of control or going overboard. So far so good. I may allow myself an extra $500 from what will be a ginormous tax refund to get some summer running gear.

 

[shellygrrl]

FOTD... * Benefit The POREfessional (only where I get oily/where shine comes through) * mix of Maybelline Fit Me Foundation - #110 + MAC (Studio) Face & Body - White * OCC Skin Conceal - mix of Y0 and Y1 * MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 * Rimmel Stay Matte Powder - Transparent (to set undereye concealing) * Anastasia Brow Powder Duo - Ash Brown * NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base * Victoria's Secret eyeshadow - Bunny (discontinued; used all over the lid) * Makeup Geek Eyeshadow - Glass Slipper (inner corner) * Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black * The Body Shop Honey Bronze Bronzing Powder - 02 Fair * NYX MegaShine Lip Gloss - Nude Pink

 

[ellemarie]

burghchick, they do pick up for free! I had to send a Le Tote back, so postage wasn't an issue. You go on the website and there should be a link for 'arrange a pickup'.

 

[thefbomb]

I cashed out my Shoppers points today on the Guerlain pressed Meteorites and the Perles de Blush (as well as some freebie non-beauty items). Both were planned and essentially free (I only had to pay the tax). There's nothing else on my list and I'm really not even bothering with beauty blogs/sites any more. I don't even know what's coming, and that's ok. I really do love Guerlain, so I'll keep an eye out for the summer collection. Apart from that, I don't think I'll buy any makeup this spring. I'm not even tempted any more. I've put myself on a monthly fitness clothing budget so that I can have fun building out a cute (smaller) wardrobe of casual/workout wear without feeling like I'm out of control or going overboard. So far so good. I may allow myself an extra $500 from what will be a ginormous tax refund to get some summer running gear.

That's great that you were able to use your shoppers points, I love them. Whenever I can buy something there at about the same price as Walmart or something I choose there for the points. It's so nice when you can get something expensive for free

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I'm getting ready to sell some of my lipsticks on the CB. Six months ago, I couldn't imagine selling my lipsticks, but my priorities have changed. I'm not going to be able to wear those vampy lipsticks often enough to justify having twenty of them. I'll keep my Punk Couture and Instigator back ups because those are completely unique to my collection, but I'm getting rid of Gunner, my Lingering Kiss back up, SiS back up, Enchanted one BU, and several super bright lipsticks that I'm just not going to touch again.

 

[Buffy89]

I cashed out my Shoppers points today on the Guerlain pressed Meteorites and the Perles de Blush (as well as some freebie non-beauty items). Both were planned and essentially free (I only had to pay the tax). There's nothing else on my list and I'm really not even bothering with beauty blogs/sites any more. I don't even know what's coming, and that's ok. I really do love Guerlain, so I'll keep an eye out for the summer collection. Apart from that, I don't think I'll buy any makeup this spring. I'm not even tempted any more. I've put myself on a monthly fitness clothing budget so that I can have fun building out a cute (smaller) wardrobe of casual/workout wear without feeling like I'm out of control or going overboard. So far so good. I may allow myself an extra $500 from what will be a ginormous tax refund to get some summer running gear.

It's great that you could get some really nice items for free. Over here, there are no shoppers points at Douglas, the major beauty retailer. There are some programs for supermarkets and drugstores, but those don't really pay off I think.

 

[DMcG9]

I. AM. SO. SAD. ABOUT. TARGET. It did feel like everyone else I knew was meh about it, but I found a lot of great stuff.

I hear on you on the funk, though, glittery, dear. I'm hoping once Spring rolls around I'll feel less over-everything, as well.

Speaking of diets, all I saw in your comment was "spring rolls" and that is what I want for lunch. Just some spring rolls and plum sauce.

 

[kerry-jane88]

How is everybody? I don't think I mentioned that I want to get through January without buying any makeup at all, well I'm half way through and so far so good! For beauty as a whole, I've bought: Real techniques bold metals tapered blush brush Real techniques bold metals pointed crease brush Lush aromaco solid deodorant Guerlian super Aqua eye serum Technically the only thing I really needed was the deodorant but I needed a new powder foundation brush and a new concealer brush (that's what I'm using the new ones above for) as my old real techniques ones were knackered. My eyes are puffy and sore so Ive pulled out the big guns and ordered the guerlian eye cream. I managed to make a 1ml sample sachet of it last a whole month when I tried it last year! So hopefully this 15ml tube should see me through to winter Considered purchases I hope you'll all agree!

 

[shellygrrl]

That's pretty good!

 

[veronikawithak]

Good job [@]kerry-jane88[/@]! I've been doing relatively well too. Just a Bite lipstick at the beginning of the month, and then the Hourglass palette for an early birthday gift to myself. Next month I'm aiming for 0 makeup products. Go team!

 

[thefbomb]

I'm feeling the temptation! I'm a huge lush fan and their Valentine's Day stuff just came out. However I do feel good when I purchase from them because I feel like they have good ethics and morals and I know I'm picking something more earth friendly

 

[Anaphora]

I'm feeling the temptation! I'm a huge lush fan and their Valentine's Day stuff just came out. However I do feel good when I purchase from them because I feel like they have good ethics and morals and I know I'm picking something more earth friendly

I love Lush! I'm not sure I'll get any Valentine's things though. Might check them out in the shop at least.

 

[thefbomb]

I love Lush! I'm not sure I'll get any Valentine's things though. Might check them out in the shop at least.

Yeah I always make sure to check it on in store unless I KNOW I like it. You can never be too sure with scents!

 

[CrimsonQuill157]

I had always said if I found MAC Dramatic Encoutner for a good price I would get it. I already have one but I enjoyed it enough that I wanted a back up. I found one for $20 shipped but somehow managed to talk myself out of it. I'm pretty darn proud of myself. I might take that $20 and get the new Sims game pack. Or maybe I'll save it, I dunno. At least with the Sims, I know I would use it alllll the time!

 

[Maris Crane]

Speaking of diets, all I saw in your comment was "spring rolls" and that is what I want for lunch. Just some spring rolls and plum sauce.

oh, sorry about that!

..... mmmm, spring rolls!

 

[mel33t]

I'm itching to make a purchase. I'm feeling frustrated and out of control, which is normally when I like to shop. I want some Charlotte Tilbury blushes, some Lorac matte lip pencils, and just things I really do not need. Tomorrow I take another part CPA exam. And I think normally I would go to the mall straight after (I took off from work) to buy a few things. But ive decided I'm going to treat myself to a wawa sub (yum!) and watch a few movies in my yoga pants. I'm very much looking forward to it, more than a new blush.

 

[nt234]

I'm itching to make a purchase. I'm feeling frustrated and out of control, which is normally when I like to shop. I want some Charlotte Tilbury blushes, some Lorac matte lip pencils, and just things I really do not need. Tomorrow I take another part CPA exam. And I think normally I would go to the mall straight after (I took off from work) to buy a few things. But ive decided I'm going to treat myself to a wawa sub (yum!) and watch a few movies in my yoga pants. I'm very much looking forward to it, more than a new blush.

Wawa subs are the best! Enjoy your relaxation and best of luck on the exam!