Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2015

[treasuremymac]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the group

and hoping to get some support for my increasing makeup addiction. "Hi my name is Trisha and I havent bought any new makeup in almost a week" LOL
I told myself no buying new makeup until IMATS in NYC this April but already I have spent hundreds of dollars on things I can not resist (Have you seen how gorgeous the new Oxblood lipstick from the Toledo collection is?).

So I am going to try and "purge" my collection and get rid of items I know I wont use or have no use for anymore. This includes several palettes and and lipsticks (both high and low end) I just dont see myself ever reaching for.

Not sure where I post those items to sell or trade, but I'm looking to add to my collection in limited quantities (Yes I'm now a sucker for MAC le packaging and want my vanity to look pretty

Thanks everyone!

 

[thefbomb]

Hi everyone. I'm new to the group

and hoping to get some support for my increasing makeup addiction. "Hi my name is Trisha and I havent bought any new makeup in almost a week" LOL
I told myself no buying new makeup until IMATS in NYC this April but already I have spent hundreds of dollars on things I can not resist (Have you seen how gorgeous the new Oxblood lipstick from the Toledo collection is?).

So I am going to try and "purge" my collection and get rid of items I know I wont use or have no use for anymore. This includes several palettes and and lipsticks (both high and low end) I just dont see myself ever reaching for.

Not sure where I post those items to sell or trade, but I'm looking to add to my collection in limited quantities (Yes I'm now a sucker for MAC le packaging and want my vanity to look pretty

Thanks everyone!

Welcome! i think its a great idea to purge if you really wont use something, gives someone else a chance to love and enjoy it.
You can try craigslist like im sure some people do, give to friends or relatives OR you can try the Clearence Bin section of the forums for selling and swapping!
When I want to purge I usually invite my sister over to the Home Shopping Network and pass things off to her haha. Im currently trying to give her my UD Naked Basics palette, I really like it but I dont really use it. She asked to borrow it and told me she wants to buy one, she feels guilty taking mine but I think she might cave lol

 

[thefbomb]

Im on a low buy (trying) BUT i was going to use a gift card and get the Toledo blushes, however Ive been wanting MAC Fleur Power and Frankley Scarlet for so long, I just caved and bought them. Its been about a year wanting them. I have both proenza blushes so i think I cant afford to skip them. Theyre also $40 canadian and theres so many other cheap blushes coming out/out now that I want so I think I'd rather get those if anything. Im trying to talk myself out of the Toledo ones

 

[mel33t]

Im on a low buy (trying) BUT i was going to use a gift card and get the Toledo blushes, however Ive been wanting MAC Fleur Power and Frankley Scarlet for so long, I just caved and bought them. Its been about a year wanting them. I have both proenza blushes so i think I cant afford to skip them. Theyre also $40 canadian and theres so many other cheap blushes coming out/out now that I want so I think I'd rather get those if anything. Im trying to talk myself out of the Toledo ones

I have the Proenza ones as well and the Toledo ones look too similar to justify it. Stay strong dude. I totally feel you, blushes are my kryptonite and saying no to the three Toledo ones was a big deal. And just think! For the price of all three you can get the ColorPop ones

 

[thefbomb]

I have the Proenza ones as well and the Toledo ones look too similar to justify it. Stay strong dude. I totally feel you, blushes are my kryptonite and saying no to the three Toledo ones was a big deal. And just think! For the price of all three you can get the ColorPop ones

exactly! I cant justify $40 for a MAC one with no mirror and thats so similar to something I already have. Especially when I think for about $10 more i can get a Chanel one if I wanted, its basically the same price as a Marc Jacobs blush or lipstick. Or NARS lipstick. I can get so much from colourpop for the amount of 3, now with their blushes coming out I'd rather just have those.

 

[honey b]

So after doing a little evaluating of my makeup spending last year, I'm proud to say that I stuck with my low buy resolution of no more than 3 items per new Mac collection but then again that really isn't that much of an accomplishment since I ended up making VIB rouge at Sephora

. It's like one step forward and 10 steps back! So I know I'm late to this low buy party but I really need to avoid making unnecessary purchases especially since over the last 2 years, I've accumulated more makeup than I'll be able to use in 10 years! I have extra incentive to save this year also because I am going off work on maternity leave for the year at the end of the month and so I will not be taking home anywhere close to my current salary this year. Hopefully I can do well. So far this year, all I have bought from Mac is 2 lip liners from the Pencilled In collection and one lipstick from Toledo collection and from Sephora, an Anastasia Brow Wiz and some moisturizer (but for Sephora purchases, I used gift cards so that doesn't really count). I hope it works out!

 

[thefbomb]

So after doing a little evaluating of my makeup spending last year, I'm proud to say that I stuck with my low buy resolution of no more than 3 items per new Mac collection but then again that really isn't that much of an accomplishment since I ended up making VIB rouge at Sephora

. It's like one step forward and 10 steps back! So I know I'm late to this low buy party but I really need to avoid making unnecessary purchases especially since over the last 2 years, I've accumulated more makeup than I'll be able to use in 10 years! I have extra incentive to save this year also because I am going off work on maternity leave for the year at the end of the month and so I will not be taking home anywhere close to my current salary this year. Hopefully I can do well. So far this year, all I have bought from Mac is 2 lip liners from the Pencilled In collection and one lipstick from Toledo collection and from Sephora, an Anastasia Brow Wiz and some moisturizer (but for Sephora purchases, I used gift cards so that doesn't really count). I hope it works out!

You have the desire to save so that's a good start! Good luck on trying to save and congrats on the baby comin'!!

 

[thefbomb]

Earlier today I ALMOST went to MAC to buy a brow gel (not that I need it, I just want to try a new one, I have 3 on the go so maybe after I finish 1 or 2 of those I'll get it) but instead I went to the bookstore and ended up picking up a book Ive been wanting which I think is a bit better!

 

[mel33t]

Earlier today I ALMOST went to MAC to buy a brow gel (not that I need it, I just want to try a new one, I have 3 on the go so maybe after I finish 1 or 2 of those I'll get it) but instead I went to the bookstore and ended up picking up a book Ive been wanting which I think is a bit better!

Good for you girl!! You can do this!

 

[IsabelleA2]

I would like to join this inspiring group, please.

On January 1, at midnight, I began a no buy. It was strict! I managed one month, but then I went on a binge and bought everything I had been craving. So I think perhaps a low buy would be better. I'm not sure I am ready to commit to a goal yet, but will begin thinking about it.

In addition to owning way too much makeup, I am overstocked in hair care, body care, skin care, and every type of perfume and fragrance sample. I must use them up!

 

[thefbomb]

I would like to join this inspiring group, please.  On January 1, at midnight, I began a no buy. It was strict! I managed one month, but then I went on a binge and bought everything I had been craving. So I think perhaps a low buy would be better. I'm not sure I am ready to commit to a goal yet, but will begin thinking about it.  In addition to owning way too much makeup, I am overstocked in hair care, body care, skin care, and every type of perfume and fragrance sample. I must use them up! 

I totally understand where you are coming from. I'm sure no buys are possible but I feel like they're kind of unrealistic, I feel like it's nice sometimes to treat yourself or buy a few limited edition things/things you've been really wanting. I think it's more about moderation and getting things you'll really love. I also broke a no buy, I bought 2 blushes yesterday but I've been wanting them for roughly a year give or take so I figured why not get it out of my system and I bought black track from MAC, I've been getting back into gel liners and feel my liner looks better when I use gel plus I have some unopened liquid ones I'll now pass to my sister to justify it all.

 

[mel33t]

I would like to join this inspiring group, please.

On January 1, at midnight, I began a no buy. It was strict! I managed one month, but then I went on a binge and bought everything I had been craving. So I think perhaps a low buy would be better. I'm not sure I am ready to commit to a goal yet, but will begin thinking about it.

In addition to owning way too much makeup, I am overstocked in hair care, body care, skin care, and every type of perfume and fragrance sample. I must use them up!

You are in good company!

No buy's don't work for me. I find myself feeling anxious and end up buying all the things. Maybe try to lay out all of your makeup, body care, etc. on the floor / your bed and really see what you have.

You can do this!!

 

[thefbomb]

You are in good company!  No buy's don't work for me. I find myself feeling anxious and end up buying all the things. Maybe try to lay out all of your makeup, body care, etc. on the floor / your bed and really see what you have.  You can do this!! 

Yeah I'm thinking I might do this with my blushes and lipsticks to see if theres anything I can pass off to my sister or someone

 

[Yazmin]

So sorry for your losses, Alysse.

 

[veronikawithak]

I ended up placing that BPTP order. There were a few things I couldn't resist! I got a couple of bath oils, a room spray, and a hair gloss. All things I don't have any of already - it feels good not to stockpile. At this point I have 4 months until I move so I'm starting to really focusing on using up and downsizing so I have less to take. I filled another bag of clothing to donate today. I thought I cleaned out my closet pretty well already, but since I've been rotating through and wearing everything there's definitely still pieces that are either in poor condition or don't suit my figure. Plus the more I get rid of, the more I notice the really special items I have. I'm still struggling a little with holding onto clothing that's a few sizes too small. I would love to fit back into it some day but I don't know how realistic that is.. I might give myself 4 more months but I think after that it will be time to let go.

 

[Buffy89]

At this point I have 4 months until I move so I'm starting to really focusing on using up and downsizing so I have less to take. I filled another bag of clothing to donate today. I thought I cleaned out my closet pretty well already, but since I've been rotating through and wearing everything there's definitely still pieces that are either in poor condition or don't suit my figure. Plus the more I get rid of, the more I notice the really special items I have. I'm still struggling a little with holding onto clothing that's a few sizes too small. I would love to fit back into it some day but I don't know how realistic that is.. I might give myself 4 more months but I think after that it will be time to let go.

I've kept some blouses and shirts I really loved before I gained weight, and I totally understand that it's hard to let them go. I guess the problem in my case is not only the shirt itself as an item, but also the idea connected to it (being a size smaller, and, as the media is promoting, "happier"). While I've got no problem cleaning out clothing that I don't like any more (because it does not appeal to my current taste), I'm a bit sentimental when it comes to those small clothes. I hope I'm taking baby steps with each cleanout at least. Let's be honest - I'd have to lose twenty pounds or even more to fit back in them. Even if I was very disciplined and it I lost weight rather quickly, this would take almost a year. There are always nice new clothes in stores and I do love to shop for clothing, so I could simply get rid of the small stuff.
The only exception are shirts I bought at concerts as souvenirs (although nothing's planned for this year, I go to a lot of concerts in general) - I own about 15-20 of these and I don't wanna let them go. By the way, I don't buy those shirts any more, because no matter what my weight is, they're never flattering for me. I rather get a record or a printed canvas bag.

 

[Maris Crane]

Ugh. I need to go to Sephora or Murale, to get a refill of my Caudalie serum this weekend. Is it silly to say I'm really scared to go in? There's some stuff I REALLY want to try...

Stila Nouveau Nude palette
Tarte Tartelette palette
ABH Contour palette (I have no clue why I want this...)
AND I want to try the new NARS foundation, but I at least want to finish up my Tom Ford Traceless (sadly, discontinued) and my bottle of UD Naked Skin before I sample any more foundation.

 

[veronikawithak]

@Buffy89 That's so true.. it's definitely a lot about the state of mind rather than the item. I do have a few awesome pairs of pants and a great leather jacket that I would be really sad to let go of. Plus a couple of suits and an awesome dress. I'm still hoping that I'll get back to my previous weight, but I keep finding myself off track. I just have to stop making excuses and make better choices instead.

@Maris Crane It's not silly at all.. I get like that too sometimes. Do you really need more palettes though? Or more foundation? Or a contour palette that you said yourself that you don't need? Maybe you could take a friend in with you and tell them you're only allowed to buy your one replacement item. You could also give them cash and tell them what to get so you don't have to go into the store if you're really worried about it. Keep focused on your goals! The buzz of a new shiny thing is nothing compared to the boost in your self-esteem that you get from succeeding at something. Let us know how it goes.

 

[LavenderPearl]

Finally caught up on everything in here. I'm going to be honest and say that I've been avoiding the thread a bit because I've screwed up a bit in just the last few days... Actually, I think that's the worst part. I can't really tell if I've screwed up or not. Looking back at my 2015 parameters, I didn't set any specific numerical/monetary boundaries for myself, and I'm starting to think that's something I need to do. :/ Makes me feel bad, but if it will lead to change in the long run, it's worth it.

My Update: I was really good up until January 31 -- I bought absolutely nothing, and was pretty proud of myself because I was still watching YouTube videos, on Specktra, browsing Instagram, reading blogs, etc. and managing to be discerning like I wanted. I even did some window shopping/casual carts on Sephora and ULTA, with no burning desire to hit the "Checkout" button. Then ULTA sent me a one day only 20% off everything coupon on the 31st, and things went to hell. >> I bought: LORAC Unzipped Gold; NYX Butter Glosses - Angel Food Cake, Red Velvet; Too Faced Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner - Perfect Peacock. To be honest, I don't feel bad about this order: stuck to my promise of waiting for 20% off on Unzipped Gold; I whittled down the six Butter Gloss shades I want down to these two, which are most likely to be used while also being more unique to the lipglosses I already own; Too Faced Perfect Peacock has been on my list for over a year now. These are all products I've wanted for a while, Googled the crap out of, and really think I'm going to enjoy -- which is exactly what I intended to do with my low-buy goals.

Unfortunately, I totally binged after that

And by after, I mean that I placed my ULTA order at 11:55PM on January 31 and by the end of February 2nd I'd placed a ColourPop order, an Amazon order, bought from a blog sale, and picked up some drugstore items at Target. :/
ColourPop: Forget the Fruitcake Set, Effect, Sequin
Amazon: Sleek Contour Kit - Dark
Blog Sale: ColourPop Down with Decorum
Target: Maybelline EyeStudio Gel Liner, Master Precise Liquid Liner

Again, it's weird because almost all of this has been on my mind for a while now. The only real impulse buy was blog sale item, which I sat on for four days before purchasing (in which case it could have been sold). And even then, I only bought it because I've been searching for Eve to no avail and the value made sense to me (1 shade I don't like, all perm shadows were ones I had on my "To Buy" list.

So I don't think it was being super impulsive that got me, I think it's the shock from buying absolutely nothing to making 5 different purchases in the span of two days? And I just tallied everything up and I spent about $140 in 48 hours.

It doesn't seem like that much when it's split up into all these different purchases D: Idk, I just feel like I'm slipping up after such a great start and I don't want to fail. -sighs- Anyone ever have an experience like this, where the logic is just like, "I'm already making one order, I might as well go and order everything else I've been wanting while I'm at it?"


/essay /mywholelifestory
Sorry y'all, I get a little verbose sometimes lolol.

to everyone who has managed to stick to their goals, and to those of us who might not have but are trying to get back on track. Also thanks for all the great advice, uplifting talk, and inspirational blog posts/YT videos. They've been extremely helpful

Lastly, many

and

for you, Alysse. So sorry for your losses and I hope that things get brighter for you from here on out <3

 

[Maris Crane]

Quote: Originally Posted by veronikawithak

@Maris Crane It's not silly at all.. I get like that too sometimes. Do you really need more palettes though? Or more foundation? Or a contour palette that you said yourself that you don't need? Maybe you could take a friend in with you and tell them you're only allowed to buy your one replacement item. You could also give them cash and tell them what to get so you don't have to go into the store if you're really worried about it. Keep focused on your goals! The buzz of a new shiny thing is nothing compared to the boost in your self-esteem that you get from succeeding at something. Let us know how it goes.

Thanks, veronika! We'll see how I do tomorrow - thankfully, there's nothing I need besides the serum (so I don't qualify for the 20x the Points on $125 at Murale!) and I really don't need any more makeup!