veronikawithak
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I thought about Mont Blanc or Gobi but I think those would lean too much pink or yellow, and Deauville would probably be too dark. Hopefully Siberia will finally be "the one"!
Resolution "LOW-BUY" 2014! Who wants to play?
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Lipstickwh0re
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I'll play.
I want to try and limit myself to ten beauty purchases (that are not necessities)
I want to try and limit myself to ten beauty purchases (that are not necessities)
PixieDancer
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Good Goal! And welcome to our #TeamLowBuy group!!!
calicandee
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I know what you mean, I get the craving too! I am always proud when I can walk away without purchasing : )
calicandee
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Great point, wait it out and see if its still necessary. I too will find any excuse to justify my purchase (sad, happy, bored, rewarding myself, etc.).I agree 100% with PixieDancer! I tried to use up my least favorites too but I realized life's too short to look mediocre when you have products that make you look stunning! And I bet you'll realize that once you get rid of all the duds you'll be able to create a lot more looks with the loves that are left even though there are less products in total.
I find if I can delay purchases for a few days the desire slowly diminishes. I tend to want to shop when I'm bored or as a reward for something positive/comfort for something negative (covering all bases lol!). Maybe put it on a list and wait a week or so to see if you really still want it? Or make a rule that you have to use EVERY neutral eyeshadow you have in your collection at least once before you buy it? That one is a real wake-up call!! Lol.I found the colors really similar to other neutral palettes and also the swatches on Temptalia looked pretty terrible. HTH.
IHughes
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Thanks for the advice Pixidancer, I think I'm going to take notice of you. I had a close look at Chatterbox today (one of the lipsticks I hate as it leaves a line where my lips meet for some reason). Even though I've been trying to use it as much as possible it's still almost the original size!! So I'm going to stop trying to use it and use the lipsticks I like instead!
allthingsglam
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My problem is I love le product most of my mac and other makeup collection is le if I can get out if the le habit I will be okay lol
PixieDancer
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Yep! Getting the "LE Hype" programming out of our heads would help a TON!
Lipstickwh0re
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So far, I have 2 things purchased that aren't necessities:
Punk Couture lipstick
Urban Decay Double Ended Pencil, Naked 3
On my list:
Viva Glam Rhianna x2
Urban Decay Zodiac nail polish
Urban Decay Rule 34 lipgloss.
Kaoir Envy Us lipstick
Melt Cosmetics DGAF
Vice 2
NARS Exhibit A
The Malificent lipsticks
Punk Couture lipstick
Urban Decay Double Ended Pencil, Naked 3
On my list:
Viva Glam Rhianna x2
Urban Decay Zodiac nail polish
Urban Decay Rule 34 lipgloss.
Kaoir Envy Us lipstick
Melt Cosmetics DGAF
Vice 2
NARS Exhibit A
The Malificent lipsticks
veronikawithak
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Quote: Originally Posted by lyseD
Mom just told me she sent some money.
help me not go crazy on the flower collection.
Clam down, chowder!
We haven't even seen a color story or swatches yet! Haha did that help?
On a more serious note, maybe now is a good time to set some concrete goals? I saw from an earlier post that you wanted to lower your purchases from last year, so maybe pick a total for the year and divide it up so you have an item limit per collection, month, or season? Is there anything really unique that you don't already have multiples of? Could you spend the money on something you'd like or use more (not necessarily makeup!)?
You can do it! There's still lots of time to talk yourself out of going crazy before it launches.
Mom just told me she sent some money.
Clam down, chowder!
On a more serious note, maybe now is a good time to set some concrete goals? I saw from an earlier post that you wanted to lower your purchases from last year, so maybe pick a total for the year and divide it up so you have an item limit per collection, month, or season? Is there anything really unique that you don't already have multiples of? Could you spend the money on something you'd like or use more (not necessarily makeup!)?
You can do it! There's still lots of time to talk yourself out of going crazy before it launches.
kerry-jane88
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I agree that its useful to list other things you need/want to do so youve got something other than makeup to focus on.
veronikawithak
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I read an article recently that might help anyone who's struggling (myself included), based on a study of new years resolutions. Here is a summary of the 5 tips for staying on track:
1. Find a way to enjoy yourself - if you hate it, you probably won't stick with it.
2. Be specific. Focus on how you want to achieve your goals, not the end result.
3. Be real. Don't set the bar so high that you get discouraged.
4. Be patient. Habits are formed slowly and through small steps!
5. Don't be too hard on yourself. Setbacks are normal and perfectly okay - use them to think about what you need to do differently to succeed in the future.
Hope this helps someone!
Go Team Low-Buy!
1. Find a way to enjoy yourself - if you hate it, you probably won't stick with it.
2. Be specific. Focus on how you want to achieve your goals, not the end result.
3. Be real. Don't set the bar so high that you get discouraged.
4. Be patient. Habits are formed slowly and through small steps!
5. Don't be too hard on yourself. Setbacks are normal and perfectly okay - use them to think about what you need to do differently to succeed in the future.
Hope this helps someone!
kanne
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Fell down with a splat this weekend after some very long night shifts - post-night shift is a very dangerous time for my wallet (not the first time this has happened)! Anyway, I ordered a few Real Techniques brushes from iherb and some Sigma brushes as well (E25, E52, F15) - those copper ferrules got me. I guess I can cross the MAC brushes from my list, and they're all things I will definitely use, I just wasn't planning on spending that money this week. Note to self: hide wallet after night shift.
PixieDancer
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That's awesome!! And without knowing this info... we've all sort of put a lot of this together as a team... so that's so cool!I read an article recently that might help anyone who's struggling (myself included), based on a study of new years resolutions. Here is a summary of the 5 tips for staying on track:
1. Find a way to enjoy yourself - if you hate it, you probably won't stick with it.
2. Be specific. Focus on how you want to achieve your goals, not the end result.
3. Be real. Don't set the bar so high that you get discouraged.
4. Be patient. Habits are formed slowly and through small steps!
5. Don't be too hard on yourself. Setbacks are normal and perfectly okay - use them to think about what you need to do differently to succeed in the future.
Hope this helps someone!Go Team Low-Buy!
I think this thread is part of "find a way to enjoy yourself" for me!!
We all realized very early on that being specific about our own personal goal was of PRIME IMPORTANCE!! So, I stress to everyone to do that if you still haven't.
Thanks for posting this veronikawithak! It REALLY helps drive everything home! And we'll need these little reminders from time to time. So anyone that finds motivational quotes, article links, pointers, or good tips... PLEASE SHARE! It will take a lot of support to keep us all on track! #TeamLowBuy
PixieDancer
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We've all been there! (Refer to veronikawithak's post #5!) But if getting the Sigma brushes helps you cross the MAC brushes off your list, that's great! They are cheaper in price, but I find them very comparable in performance. Now hide that wallet naught girl! HeeHee
