SandraVB79
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Since I bought a lot of the givenchy and dior spring collections, i am failing terribly at this low buyvthing, lol
This could be me I used their Acne products for a long time, but now I've found products with a less harsh formula which work better for me. I still own a dozen of their mascara gwps, which are good and reliable. But Clinique doesn't symbolise "fun" or any trend to me, so I usually go for brands like Mac, UD or Benefit.Clinique: i personally like the skin care (3 step etc) and the mascaras but am using less and less of their makeup. Not because it's bad but because other brands have better marketing, i guess, and clinique doesn't have cool seasonal collections.
I love their gwp though so i always buy their stuff to get the gwp lol.
This could be me I used their Acne products for a long time, but now I've found products with a less harsh formula which work better for me. I still own a dozen of their mascara gwps, which are good and reliable. But Clinique doesn't symbolise "fun" or any trend to me, so I usually go for brands like Mac, UD or Benefit.
This could be me I used their Acne products for a long time, but now I've found products with a less harsh formula which work better for me. I still own a dozen of their mascara gwps, which are good and reliable. But Clinique doesn't symbolise "fun" or any trend to me, so I usually go for brands like Mac, UD or Benefit.
I use Mac Cleanse Off Oil Tranquil in the morning and evening, and as face cream Roche Posay's Effaclar Duo Plus in the morning and Avene's Triacneal in the evening. I haven't found a great clear spot treatment yet, but zinc ointment really works wonders for my skin when I apply it overnight or during daytime at the weekend.I'd love to know which ones. I also find their acne/ blemish line very hard on the face.
Each year, I also buy their BCA products (same with Estee Lauder).
Hey, everyone, so eventually I got some time to sit down and post something from my computer (my phone is ok for some quick post, but it's a bit annoying to write longer texts). It's great to see both new and old group members in here! Keep up the good work!
My January's been not really a low-buy...my no-buy which was ~the last ten weeks of 2015 went really well and I was so happy about the progress I was making. But last month, I purchased one lipstick, one blush, and a highlighter (all Mac), plus three drugstore nailpolishes, and I ordered the Gwen Stefani blush palette plus a "matching" lipstick. Furthermore, I brought all my empties back to Mac because my counter at Douglas won't participate in the program any more, so I got two more lipsticks for free.
While I do love and use the items I bought, I'm feeling miserable about the money/my low-buy, even more because there's so much nagative stuff going on at my job which I might lose btw (other...questionable... people receiving privileges, while I'm feeling kind of exploited for doing unpaid extra shifts and not being allowed to take my days off; changing structures and hierarchies...), so I don't know what's gonna happen to my life in general. All this stuff happened in the last three weeks and it's quite overwhelming. Some of my (friendly) coworkers feel exactly as frightened by those topics, so I got some affirmation that I'm not simply overreacting. Don't wanna sob and moan here because this thread is such a friendly and positive place, but again, I can clearly see the connection between me buying stuff and bad things happening around me. And especially now, I should save my pennies for rainy days.
I applied to a full time job which would be a real dream come true, so I had to purchase a set of appropriate clothes in case I'll be invited to an interview. Didn't receive an answer yet because the deadline for applications hasn't come yet. Wouldn't mind if anybody crossed their fingers for me At least, I'm trying to stay positive and active. As always, I can clearly see what triggers the urge to try retail therapy, so I hope I'll stay back on my feet and won't repeat that January thing so soon. I'm glad this group exists because I know that many of you can relate one way or another.
Hey, everyone, so eventually I got some time to sit down and post something from my computer (my phone is ok for some quick post, but it's a bit annoying to write longer texts). It's great to see both new and old group members in here! Keep up the good work!
My January's been not really a low-buy...my no-buy which was ~the last ten weeks of 2015 went really well and I was so happy about the progress I was making. But last month, I purchased one lipstick, one blush, and a highlighter (all Mac), plus three drugstore nailpolishes, and I ordered the Gwen Stefani blush palette plus a "matching" lipstick. Furthermore, I brought all my empties back to Mac because my counter at Douglas won't participate in the program any more, so I got two more lipsticks for free.
While I do love and use the items I bought, I'm feeling miserable about the money/my low-buy, even more because there's so much nagative stuff going on at my job which I might lose btw (other...questionable... people receiving privileges, while I'm feeling kind of exploited for doing unpaid extra shifts and not being allowed to take my days off; changing structures and hierarchies...), so I don't know what's gonna happen to my life in general. All this stuff happened in the last three weeks and it's quite overwhelming. Some of my (friendly) coworkers feel exactly as frightened by those topics, so I got some affirmation that I'm not simply overreacting. Don't wanna sob and moan here because this thread is such a friendly and positive place, but again, I can clearly see the connection between me buying stuff and bad things happening around me. And especially now, I should save my pennies for rainy days.
I applied to a full time job which would be a real dream come true, so I had to purchase a set of appropriate clothes in case I'll be invited to an interview. Didn't receive an answer yet because the deadline for applications hasn't come yet. Wouldn't mind if anybody crossed their fingers for me At least, I'm trying to stay positive and active. As always, I can clearly see what triggers the urge to try retail therapy, so I hope I'll stay back on my feet and won't repeat that January thing so soon. I'm glad this group exists because I know that many of you can relate one way or another.
Well, you're recognizing something that can set off retail therapy, and that's a good thing. So your next thing would be to find a different way to channel what you're feeling that doesn't involve going shopping.
Stuff crossed for you.
Hi, Veronika! Looks like you're doing very well.
Awesome veronikawithak!
All those little things add up! I gave up my Starbucks habit last year & that alone was up to $25 a week! I coulda become a VIB in a snap!
Also a few years back I had the "Ahah! Time to get healthy moment!" & from then on I have brought my breakfast, lunch & snacks from home. Not only healthy for the body but super healthy for the bank account!
I still have a small cc balance from the holidays. Until that is back to zero, I'm not allowed to use it. If I don't have the cash I don't get to buy it. Strict but smart
Hey, everyone, so eventually I got some time to sit down and post something from my computer (my phone is ok for some quick post, but it's a bit annoying to write longer texts). It's great to see both new and old group members in here! Keep up the good work!
My January's been not really a low-buy...my no-buy which was ~the last ten weeks of 2015 went really well and I was so happy about the progress I was making. But last month, I purchased one lipstick, one blush, and a highlighter (all Mac), plus three drugstore nailpolishes, and I ordered the Gwen Stefani blush palette plus a "matching" lipstick. Furthermore, I brought all my empties back to Mac because my counter at Douglas won't participate in the program any more, so I got two more lipsticks for free.
While I do love and use the items I bought, I'm feeling miserable about the money/my low-buy, even more because there's so much nagative stuff going on at my job which I might lose btw (other...questionable... people receiving privileges, while I'm feeling kind of exploited for doing unpaid extra shifts and not being allowed to take my days off; changing structures and hierarchies...), so I don't know what's gonna happen to my life in general. All this stuff happened in the last three weeks and it's quite overwhelming. Some of my (friendly) coworkers feel exactly as frightened by those topics, so I got some affirmation that I'm not simply overreacting. Don't wanna sob and moan here because this thread is such a friendly and positive place, but again, I can clearly see the connection between me buying stuff and bad things happening around me. And especially now, I should save my pennies for rainy days.
I applied to a full time job which would be a real dream come true, so I had to purchase a set of appropriate clothes in case I'll be invited to an interview. Didn't receive an answer yet because the deadline for applications hasn't come yet. Wouldn't mind if anybody crossed their fingers for me At least, I'm trying to stay positive and active. As always, I can clearly see what triggers the urge to try retail therapy, so I hope I'll stay back on my feet and won't repeat that January thing so soon. I'm glad this group exists because I know that many of you can relate one way or another.
Shelly! Thanks, I feel like I made a lot of progress last year and am sort of in a semi-maintenance stage, at least with most of my shopping habits. Always enjoy your FOTDs!
Yes! I started using Mint in July of last year and couldn't believe how much we were spending on eating out. We've gotten so much better at eating healthier and have probably cut our food spending by half.
Super smart to only purchase something when you have the money for it - that's how I was brought up but when I had to take out loans for school that kind of went out the window because debt was viewed to be normal and acceptable. Seems to be less and less common to pay for things with money you actually have these days! I'm still a little bit on the credit card float - using credit cards for groceries and things over two weeks and then paying that off every paycheck along with my regular payments and interest. Making payments every two weeks instead of after every statement helps me keep on track and also helps lower the interest a little bit - and every little bit helps. I'm working on paying back a $7000+ balance from July when we moved, but I'm almost halfway and in a couple of months it should be gone when I pay off the last chunk with my tax return. At that point I'll have an emergency fund sitting in my account at all times and I hope to never have a balance past the grace period again. The amount of interest I've paid in the last 7 months was a wake up call for sure. I've been using YNAB now instead of Mint which I like a lot better and I'm finally on the right track!
All the best with applying for jobs! I hope you find a good fit soon and get out of that environment. I feel like on some level I'll never really overcome the retail therapy thing. I've been doing so well for the last couple of months and then over the weekend I felt the urge to purchase rising again. I was able to resist, but it shows me that I always have to be self-aware. It was my birthday over the weekend and I made plans with 6 of my friends - everyone cancelled. It seems to be the trend for me lately - there's always something going on so people tend to avoid committing to plans to keep their options open or make plans and then cancel. I'm trying to make sure I cultivate that inner happiness and motivation instead of relying on other people for that self-esteem boost. Definitely a work in progress.
Shelly! Thanks, I feel like I made a lot of progress last year and am sort of in a semi-maintenance stage, at least with most of my shopping habits. Always enjoy your FOTDs!
Yes! I started using Mint in July of last year and couldn't believe how much we were spending on eating out. We've gotten so much better at eating healthier and have probably cut our food spending by half.
Super smart to only purchase something when you have the money for it - that's how I was brought up but when I had to take out loans for school that kind of went out the window because debt was viewed to be normal and acceptable. Seems to be less and less common to pay for things with money you actually have these days! I'm still a little bit on the credit card float - using credit cards for groceries and things over two weeks and then paying that off every paycheck along with my regular payments and interest. Making payments every two weeks instead of after every statement helps me keep on track and also helps lower the interest a little bit - and every little bit helps. I'm working on paying back a $7000+ balance from July when we moved, but I'm almost halfway and in a couple of months it should be gone when I pay off the last chunk with my tax return. At that point I'll have an emergency fund sitting in my account at all times and I hope to never have a balance past the grace period again. The amount of interest I've paid in the last 7 months was a wake up call for sure. I've been using YNAB now instead of Mint which I like a lot better and I'm finally on the right track!
All the best with applying for jobs! I hope you find a good fit soon and get out of that environment. I feel like on some level I'll never really overcome the retail therapy thing. I've been doing so well for the last couple of months and then over the weekend I felt the urge to purchase rising again. I was able to resist, but it shows me that I always have to be self-aware. It was my birthday over the weekend and I made plans with 6 of my friends - everyone cancelled. It seems to be the trend for me lately - there's always something going on so people tend to avoid committing to plans to keep their options open or make plans and then cancel. I'm trying to make sure I cultivate that inner happiness and motivation instead of relying on other people for that self-esteem boost. Definitely a work in progress.
Happy Belated Birthday! sorry to hear that your friends cancelled on you.
Happy belated birthday!!! I hope you had a nice day although your friends cancelled. You're right, this seems to be very common nowadays, everybody wants to stay "spontaneous" (as they call it). Sometimes, other people's bad manners/behavior move me too much (I was bullied literally from 5th to 13th grade so I still sometimes find it hard to digest when friends treat me bad), but always remember that their behavoir towards me doesn't define my worth or happiness.
I also think that the danger to fall back into retail therapy will always be there. But I guess that's just normal because consumerism and pretty things are all around, and I honestly like shopping. The thing I need to work on is receiving happiness from a variety of things except shopping, and not trying to "tranquillize" negative feelings by shopping, but working on the source itself.
And thanks for wishing me good luck with the job! Haven't got a reply yet, but I'm a little nervous.