I just wanted to say that I just love this site. It's so encouraging to read all of the helpful comments and hints that everyone has. They've really helped me out. I have not bought makeup since July 21st (except for the shipping for the three free nail polish offer from Zoya last week, which fits into my low buy just fine).
The comments that have helped me the most have been the warnings to stay away from MUA boards. I quickly get into a mentality that spending $5 or $10 is no big deal, and pretty soon I'm filling up a cart to get a GWP that requires a $100 order. I actually did this with the Nordstrom GWP last Saturday, but didn't place the order. I decided to sleep on it, then I decide to delay it another day. After a few hours, I realized that those little sample packets were not worth breaking my promise to myself. Plus, I've been working on some other types of research (relating to work, not spending!) that have kept me from wondering about the latest hype.
Also, I've been working on trying to use the products that I already have, which is a project that will probably take me forever.
Thanks again to everyone--I'm reading and learning from your posts and comments! :)
Rivoli
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Sleeping on it really works - I also do this with food! I know it's crazy but I will give myself 48 hours to see if I really want something. 90% of the time the want goes away but if I'm still interested, I go for it.
ReplyDeleteI am sooo the same way. I definitely feel your pain. And sometimes if something is one sale, and I love it or worse it's DCnd, I will regret not buying one (or all) of the clearance cosmetic just in case I never find it again, and it's holy grail. I swear it's an addiction. LOL But it definitely makes me happy. Best of luck, stay strong!
ReplyDeleteGood job to everyone!! My head hurts just thinking about it all.
ReplyDeleteWith my Mom here for the past 2days, its been really hectic and I wish it didnt always feel so rushed.
But she will be gone tomorrow and I will have to entertain my DH instead. LOL
kat
Yay! That's exactly what I do, just wait and wait until finally I don't want it anymore.
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