NaomiH
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I think it was LE with the last ED collection.
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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thefbomb
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Ooh ok, I guess I need to look into it then
GoldenGirl
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Upon seeing a youtube video of a young woman putting herself on a beauty budget for 2014, on a whim I decided to add up my makeup purchases just for this month.
Needless to say... it was NOT pretty. And this is only MID MONTH! AND I had already gotten a list together of MORE things I planned on purchasing!
I think my purchases for this month wouldn't have been so bad had I NOT gotten a little overzealous for the Magnetic Nude collection, but still. TOO TOO TOO damn much, and on unnecessary things that I don't really NEED. And when I say that I mean NEED as in not staple items like the thing I use daily. Just extras... more things to add to a collection already too full of... EXTRAS.
The funny part is that I thought I was doing so well. I'd been considering the new MAC and Smashbox and NARS shadow palettes but decided against them because I already have the LORAC Pro palette full of neutrals that I DO like and want to use more. I also have passed on the Naked palettes because they just aren't my bag... yet I'm STILL spending way too much money on makeup.
So that being said I think I belong in here. Let me just go get my chair and something to drink and sit my behind RIGHT on down in this thread.
Needless to say... it was NOT pretty. And this is only MID MONTH! AND I had already gotten a list together of MORE things I planned on purchasing!
I think my purchases for this month wouldn't have been so bad had I NOT gotten a little overzealous for the Magnetic Nude collection, but still. TOO TOO TOO damn much, and on unnecessary things that I don't really NEED. And when I say that I mean NEED as in not staple items like the thing I use daily. Just extras... more things to add to a collection already too full of... EXTRAS.
The funny part is that I thought I was doing so well. I'd been considering the new MAC and Smashbox and NARS shadow palettes but decided against them because I already have the LORAC Pro palette full of neutrals that I DO like and want to use more. I also have passed on the Naked palettes because they just aren't my bag... yet I'm STILL spending way too much money on makeup.
So that being said I think I belong in here. Let me just go get my chair and something to drink and sit my behind RIGHT on down in this thread.
texasmommy
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Well, the more, the merrier
Sometimes just cutting down a little can really add up!
LinenWhite7
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Welcome!
walkingdead
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Hi everyone! Have any of you guys heard of the 52 week money challenge where you take a jar, envelope or piggy bank and put a $1 in the 1st week, the 2nd week you put $2. You increase your deposit by $1 every week by the end of the year you will have saved $1,378. I'm going to try this along with my low buy to save up for a different type of MAC a MacBook AirThere's a saving chart online if anyone is intested. Just search 52 week money challenge.
honey b
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I think someone mentioned it already. My husband and I both started doing this in October last year. Only we've modified it so that you put what ever amount you can afford that week in the bank and cross it off the list (I modified the little chart in Word with all the amounts on the bottom). This way you're not having to save so much money at the end of the year (and so close to Christmas). It's a lot for some people to save 49 dollars one week then 50 the next. I tend to do one large amount one week then a small the next. So far it's working out well for us. I think it's worth a try for anyone on this thread though.
PixieDancer
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EXACTLY! This IS something we could all benefit from! Even if it's just saving the money we would've spent on a beauty item... (if you stay strong and skip that lipstick, put the money in an envelope like you bought it!) Then we could really have a monetary figure at the end of the year of the money we were able to save because we RESISTED an item we really didn't need!
I already started this for myself and have a good little amount started with the products I wanted but SKIPPED from MN, PC, and Huggables!
GoldenGirl
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Thanks guys! It was brutal, seeing it all add up like that. I was like gurl put the debit card DOWN. So it's down, it's down, I swear! I'm backing away from the debit card...Well, the more, the merrier
Quote: Originally Posted by LinenWhite7
Welcome!
GoldenGirl
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Some friends of mine in a FB group are doing it backwards, so by the end of the year around the holidays you're putting the least amount of money in. It still workout, One friend used the money for a trip!
walkingdead
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I heard of doing it backwards too which I thought was a great idea!
User38
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it sure does work! I have been doing this since my college days (yes, when horse and buggies rode the streets). it's called saving. New concept to us who have been born when there are no depressions. Closest we got to it was the 2008 recession, and it's still not over.
so this is a great method to save actual money. But don't think about it, do it automatically and put more in if you can. I bought my first car this way... way back when.
best of luck!
novocainedreams
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Yeah I posted it a week or so back.I think someone mentioned it already. My husband and I both started doing this in October last year. Only we've modified it so that you put what ever amount you can afford that week in the bank and cross it off the list (I modified the little chart in Word with all the amounts on the bottom). This way you're not having to save so much money at the end of the year (and so close to Christmas). It's a lot for some people to save 49 dollars one week then 50 the next. I tend to do one large amount one week then a small the next. So far it's working out well for us. I think it's worth a try for anyone on this thread though.
Quote: Originally Posted by walkingdead
Hi everyone! Have any of you guys heard of the 52 week money challenge where you take a jar, envelope or piggy bank and put a $1 in the 1st week, the 2nd week you put $2. You increase your deposit by $1 every week by the end of the year you will have saved $1,378. I'm going to try this along with my low buy to save up for a different type of MAC a MacBook AirThere's a saving chart online if anyone is intested. Just search 52 week money challenge.
Some are doing it backwards(more to less) some less to more. I'm doing two different savings, that one and another regular savings. For a couple different trips I want to take. Saving nowadays is hard but worth it, last year I did a low buy to help me buy my Macbook Pro, best decision I could have made, I saved up in 6 months.
novocainedreams
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So I actually managed to pay of my Nordstrom Card and my Visa! My savings was cut in half but I figure, get the bills gone so I can start saving fresh. I also have decided while a majority of my saved money will go to savings, I am going to sign up for some makeup seminars/workshops held by KRYOLAN, they do them in San Francisco which I am very close to and they just put up their list of classes for this year! I'm excited to check them out, I think it will be a great alternative to buying makeup, now I can learn all different techniques of USING it!
Glitteryvegas
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Good for you girl! You're getting 'er done! I think classes are a wonderful investment and will have a lasting impact on your makeup practice!So I actually managed to pay of my Nordstrom Card and my Visa! My savings was cut in half but I figure, get the bills gone so I can start saving fresh. I also have decided while a majority of my saved money will go to savings, I am going to sign up for some makeup seminars/workshops held by KRYOLAN, they do them in San Francisco which I am very close to and they just put up their list of classes for this year! I'm excited to check them out, I think it will be a great alternative to buying makeup, now I can learn all different techniques of USING it!
novocainedreams
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Thank you!! I admit there's been a couple times I want to buy tons of stuff but I've held back, lol. I mean, I am sure I will buy a few things here and there but it's nice to know I don't have to worry about my cards piling on the debt. And I'm really excited to try some classes...although nervous, I do OK on myself and even get complimented but being in a class full of people who may have lots of experience makes me shy! But I am hoping it will be fun too.
PixieDancer
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Awwww don't be shy! I think you'll be surprised at how much you know! You can't help but pick up tons of knowledge by being on a forum like Specktra! I think you'll be shocked at how easily you blend in with a lot of your classmates.... and potentially stand out from the get-go! Don't underestimate yourself girl!!!
Glitteryvegas
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Awwww - I wish I lived near you - I would go to classes with you!
Don't be too shy - everyone feels the same on the first day of class
Just walk up to someone, smile and ask them a question about makeup, lol. It'll be a wonderful experience and you'll get to meet people who may already be in the industry. Exciting!
novocainedreams
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Thank you both! I'm going to do my best and jump in! haha
walkingdead
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Oops must of missed your post. I'm glad to hear you were successful and it's making me more motivated to keep savingYeah I posted it a week or so back.
