Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2015

[Jennifae]

I got 3 lipsticks + 1 blush from Julia Petit. (I've been trying to limit myself to 4 items per collection.) I may have something similar to Acai, Boca, and Petit Red, but these are shades I wear a lot. I do have a one-in-one-out rule for lipsticks, so I will be doing a mini purge this weekend to make room for these. I got Linda because I need more shades like this. (My stash has mostly pinks and peaches.) I do have Bad Girl Gone Good, Pleasure Model, and Seduced at Sea, and while they are similar, I don't think they are dupes. Plus, I find myself reaching for those blushes a lot lately, so Linda is a welcome addition to my stash. That said, I did not get any backups. I was tempted to get backups of the lipsticks at first, but I reminded myself I'm on a low buy and the many reasons why I rarely buy backups nowadays. :haha:

 

[jennyap]

I got all 3 lipsticks from JP. I thought I'd want more from Mac is Beauty, but as those are mostly a disappointment I indulged myself with this collection. They're all shades I know I'll wear, and I'll enjoy the satin finishes especially as I like that finish but have very few. Pretty sure that the only things want now from MIB is one or two of the fluidlines, one lipstick from Philip Treacy, and skipping Wash and Dry completely. Stay strong ladies!

 

[veronikawithak]

Haven't been quiet out of shame haha. I'm on day 67 of my No Buy. I'm just taking it one day at a time but once I make it to 100 I might take a little break and pick up a couple things for summer. I've spent 10% of my makeup budget for the year thus far. I have purchased a few more things otherwise - 2 spring jackets since both of the ones I got last year were cheap and fell apart after a season. I also replaced my pair of tall brown boots with a pair of grey ankle boots. I've had the brown ones for a few seasons and I'm just finding that they don't work well with most of the outfits I have since I wear mostly black and navy. Plus now I have a pair that I can also wear in spring/summer to maximize use and give myself more variety in the warmer months. I also picked up a couple inexpensive pieces of jewelry for our trip down south, and 3 fragrances from the last seasonal BPAL collection. I still need to purchase: a watch for work, an inexpensive/casual watch for our trip and summer activities, sandals, and a big floppy hat for the beach. Since I've stopped purchasing makeup I've realized I let other things I actually could really use slide by. I'm feeling a lot more put together since I've been working on my wardrobe and other things in my life.

 

[mel33t]

Haven't been quiet out of shame haha. I'm on day 67 of my No Buy. I'm just taking it one day at a time but once I make it to 100 I might take a little break and pick up a couple things for summer. I've spent 10% of my makeup budget for the year thus far. I have purchased a few more things otherwise - 2 spring jackets since both of the ones I got last year were cheap and fell apart after a season. I also replaced my pair of tall brown boots with a pair of grey ankle boots. I've had the brown ones for a few seasons and I'm just finding that they don't work well with most of the outfits I have since I wear mostly black and navy. Plus now I have a pair that I can also wear in spring/summer to maximize use and give myself more variety in the warmer months. I also picked up a couple inexpensive pieces of jewelry for our trip down south, and 3 fragrances from the last seasonal BPAL collection. I still need to purchase: a watch for work, an inexpensive/casual watch for our trip and summer activities, sandals, and a big floppy hat for the beach. Since I've stopped purchasing makeup I've realized I let other things I actually could really use slide by. I'm feeling a lot more put together since I've been working on my wardrobe and other things in my life.

Sounds like you're doing great! For watches, I really find the Fossil ones to be affordable and long lasting. I had the same watch for five plus years and then the battery died and I wanted something different and I love the one I have now.

 

[veronikawithak]

Sounds like you're doing great! For watches, I really find the Fossil ones to be affordable and long lasting. I had the same watch for five plus years and then the battery died and I wanted something different and I love the one I have now.

Actually the one I plan on getting is a Fossil Boyfriend Automatic style. It's the only watch I've found that I liked! It's out of stock though so I'm just waiting until they call me. Glad to hear that they're long lasting!

 

[DMcG9]

For watches, I really find the Fossil ones to be affordable and long lasting. I had the same watch for five plus years and then the battery died and I wanted something different and I love the one I have now.

I agree that Fossil makes great watches. They also make all the lovely Michael Kors watches...

 

[Jennifae]

I agree that Fossil makes great watches. They also make all the lovely Michael Kors watches...

I love Fossil and Michael Kors watches.

 

[awickedshape]

Sounds like you're doing great! For watches, I really find the Fossil ones to be affordable and long lasting. I had the same watch for five plus years and then the battery died and I wanted something different and I love the one I have now.

I use my Pierre Cardin for going out but I have been using my Fossil for work for five years with no scratches, no czs/crystals falling out, nothing. I was going to give away my others and get a Bulova but I'm actually quite happy with the Fossil & PC.

 

[shellygrrl]

It's all so quiet... Shh...shh!

I've been good! Do need to order some skincare, though.

 

[Buffy89]

About the wrist watches: I've got a Fossil one, too

I got it for Christmas 2013 (or 2012?) and it's still in a good condition, and I'm wearing it daily. I'm surprized it didn't get too many scratches from when I'm at work. Even the beigey-brown leather wristband is still looking good, although one could repurchase it. Michael Kors watches seem to be quite trendy around here at the moment, but they don't really grab my attention since they don't match my clothing style. But I really like the Marc Jacobs ones (and his fashion in general, but that's out of reach for me), they are too pricey to just go and get one for me, but I like to admire them in the shops' windows, lol.

just took a look at T's swatches of Mac is Beauty. So far, I'd like to buy both beauty powders. Oh my. I also like the mint green shadow but I'm not sure whether it'll get a lot of use. Not sure about some of the lippies. Lustres tend to look really intense on my lips and I'm always unsure how well any swatches reflect their intensity. So I'll wait and see. I don't wanna splurge too much and I'll set up a limit of 4 items, which is a lot of items regarding my resolutions. Treacy/Moretti won't come to my counter so I don't care about these 'cause I'd like to have a look at everything in person. In the past, I've ordered too much stuff without swatching and most of it turned out to be rather meh for me.
I like the lists of the stuff everyone's bought on this thread! love reading your explanations about why you've picked your purchases! one can clearly see that you've considered your purchases well and didn't just go "OMG that's pretty-I'll grab it".

 

[Audrey C]

Nothing MAC related from this week's collection and no interest in upcoming collections. I bought one of the new Guerlain Healthy Glow powders today and also replaced the Clinique Face Wash I keep in my shower since I finished it earlier this week. I timed my purchase to coincide with a 18,500 bonus points offer from Shoppers. I now have enough points to cash in $100 tomorrow and Saturday when the points are temporarily worth more.

I'm just deciding how best to use them. I may get a replacement Clinique City Sheer SPF face moisturizer that I use in the summer. I don't need it yet but I will soon enough. I might treat myself to something pretty like a Dior quint or something else I wouldn't normally be willing to pay for. Or I may just keep saving my points. Haven't decided yet.

 

[singer82]

Have been for away too long I missed everyone! But I actually have done pretty well. Had a gap in between matte lip and Cindy n Bao where I bought nothing. MiB is pulling me back in so I'm trying to be really choosey but it's hard. Think after MiB and sephoras chic week I'll slow down again. Nice to see everyone again :bigheart:

 

[shellygrrl]

A little Friday FOTD... * It Cosmetics YSBB CC Cream - Fair * MAC Studio Sculpt Concealer - NW15 * OCC Skin Conceal - Y1 * Anastasia Brow Powder Duo - Ash Brown * Maybelline Brow Drama Brow Mascara - Clear * NARS Smudgeproof Eyeshadow Base * Maybelline Color Tattoo - Barely Branded * Urban Decay Naked 2 Palette - mix of Chopper and Verve on the lid, Foxy on the browbone * Makeup Geek Eyeshadows - failed mix of Barcelona Beach and Corrupt on the lashline (I should have just used a dark brown eyeshadow. hboy: ) * Bare Minerals Flawless Definition Mascara - Black * MAC Blushes - Taupe to give my skin some warmth, Pink Cult on the cheeks * NYX Megashine Lip Gloss - Beige

 

[Maris Crane]

Tomorrow would've been two months without buying any makeup (not even refills!) But LORAC was on hautelook... so I bought a gloss (Chuck) and the Blonde brow pencil, along with some Ardell Sweetie lashes after going in to get Birthday supplies at the dollah stoh' for work. But for anyone who needs stuff or just wants some makeup, it's Shoppers Bonus Redemption this weekend! I'm itching for a high-end mascara, and I need cleanser so I have to go anyways... but I'm hoping I can RESIST getting a Stila or Smashbox Full Exposure palette.

I don't think bragging about skipping MAC collections is really appropriate in this instance.

 

[Audrey C]

Tomorrow would've been two months without buying any makeup (not even refills!) But LORAC was on hautelook... so I bought a gloss (Chuck) and the Blonde brow pencil, along with some Ardell Sweetie lashes after going in to get Birthday supplies at the dollah stoh' for work. But for anyone who needs stuff or just wants some makeup, it's Shoppers Bonus Redemption this weekend! I'm itching for a high-end mascara, and I need cleanser so I have to go anyways... but I'm hoping I can RESIST getting a Stila or Smashbox Full Exposure palette.

I don't think bragging about skipping MAC collections is really appropriate in this instance.

I think one gloss and a brow pencil in two months is 'normal woman' buying. I'd feel good about that if I were you, and I don't think it's inconsistent with being pleased that you skipped MAC collections. On this thread, we're happy to recognize you for making progress. I don't think it's bragging at all.

I may used 50,000 points today myself. I'm a bit torn since I don't actually need anything at the moment. I tend to use my Shoppers points to treat myself to Guerlain products. Nothing better than getting a high end product that I love 'for free'! I may just wait for the Guerlain summer collection to be released and use my points then.

I don't think you should feel bad about using your points to get something you love and will use.

 

[VAL4M]

I think one gloss and a brow pencil in two months is 'normal woman' buying. I'd feel good about that if I were you, and I don't think it's inconsistent with being pleased that you skipped MAC collections. On this thread, we're happy to recognize you for making progress. I don't think it's bragging at all.

I may used 50,000 points today myself. I'm a bit torn since I don't actually need anything at the moment. I tend to use my Shoppers points to treat myself to Guerlain products. Nothing better than getting a high end product that I love 'for free'! I may just wait for the Guerlain summer collection to be released and use my points then.

I don't think you should feel bad about using your points to get something you love and will use.

I'm with Audrey skipping something is always a good thing and a gloss and pencil in a month it totally respectable.

I love Shoppers redemption points but with my low-buy It is harder to collecting points. I put myself on a 100$ per months spending limits on Skincare, makeup and perfume and it is harder than I thought! so if I do not buy anything by April 1st .... i'm still respecting my plan .... a week to go!

 

[Audrey C]

I'm with Audrey skipping something is always a good thing and a gloss and pencil in a month it totally respectable.

I love Shoppers redemption points but with my low-buy It is harder to collecting points. I put myself on a 100$ per months spending limits on Skincare, makeup and perfume and it is harder than I thought! so if I do not buy anything by April 1st .... i'm still respecting my plan .... a week to go!

We're a family of six and it isn't hard to spend $75 on drugstore staples. I really only shop there when there are 18,500 points for $75. I cash out $85 worth of points two or three times a year now. It's great.

 

[Maris Crane]

I think one gloss and a brow pencil in two months is 'normal woman' buying. I'd feel good about that if I were you, and I don't think it's inconsistent with being pleased that you skipped MAC collections. On this thread, we're happy to recognize you for making progress. I don't think it's bragging at all.

I may used 50,000 points today myself. I'm a bit torn since I don't actually need anything at the moment. I tend to use my Shoppers points to treat myself to Guerlain products. Nothing better than getting a high end product that I love 'for free'! I may just wait for the Guerlain summer collection to be released and use my points then.

I don't think you should feel bad about using your points to get something you love and will use.

OMG those Summer bronzers from Guerlain in the bright colour packaging are giving me life!

 

[Audrey C]

OMG those Summer bronzers from Guerlain in the bright colour packaging are giving me life!

I love them, but I have enough bronzers. I spent my $100 on a bottle of Diesel Loverdose Tattoo cologne and a curling iron for my girls. I've loved that cologne since I got a sample in the fragrance sampler. I ended up using my coupon for a more expensive cologne and decided to get the less expensive one with points. Done. I still have some points left and I'm sure I could be back up to a $60 credit by the time the Guerlain summer collection is out.

 

[veronikawithak]

I love collecting Shoppers points too.. there's just something fun about it! Since I stopped buying makeup and nail polish and simplified my skincare I'm finding I don't shop there for much though.. I do pick up prescriptions but the last time I went I only got cotton rounds and contact lens cases - exciting! I have 10,000 points to go before I hit the top reward, and I'm not even sure what I'd buy.. probably something boring like a stockpile of groceries, cleaning supplies, tights, other random things lol. [@]Maris Crane[/@] I agree with Audrey, you've done really well! Don't feel too guilty about a couple of items in 2 months. As long as you continue along in your progress, you should feel proud.