topic Re: ComPact 2015 -- November in Beauty

ComPact 2015 -- November

just bee — Sun, 01 Nov 2015 04:04:18 GMT

The ComPact is a commitment to simplify, pare down, streamline. It began as a way to gain some control over our collections of beauty products. Why were we amassing so much, yet not using what we were buying? Why were we always searching for the next new product? Why couldn't we just find what worked for us and stick with it?
The ComPact, however, is not restricted to beauty items. If you have a collection you want to address, do it here. Choose an area you want to work on, and track your progress on the ComPact thread. Members will offer tips and encouragement.
Choose one of our many mantras (“One by one until they’re done!” “We are SPAHHHRRRTAN!!!” “Not until you really have to.” “Buy less, choose well, make it last.” “Resist the propaganda.” "If it's high, I don't buy!" “When in doubt, do without!” “Start where you are, use what you have, do what you can.” “Shoplighters of the World Unite!”) or create a new one and share it. Target items each month to toss, donate, or use, and post your “chopping block” -- or “hit list.” Post temptations, post victories.
They say it takes 30 days for something to become a habit: Let's see if taking the ComPact one month at a time works for you.
Join us.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

just bee — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:16:15 GMT

It's officially autumn: Baseball is over (congrats to the Royals and all their fans).

Brand new month... who's got a big goal for November? Who's got a big plan for fun?

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

just bee — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 14:27:39 GMT

A good man. A distinguished career. Multiple talents. Godspeed.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

aprilskies — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 22:41:52 GMT

@just bee wrote:

A good man. A distinguished career. Multiple talents. Godspeed.

I have always ways liked him. Definitely a life well lived.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

aprilskies — Mon, 02 Nov 2015 23:02:28 GMT

My goal for November is to keep my purchases to a minimum. It will be hard as we go into the holidays. This time last year is when I went a bit crazy and didn't stop well into the next year. I was a bit out of control. So, I am going to be super mindful. I don't need mu or skincare at this point.

It usually cures me to look through my mu and skincare so I will try and do that every so often to be reminded of what I have and need to use. It gets overwhelming so that will help me slow my roll.

For fun though, this is definitely an area I need to work on. I have become a dud.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

FindingMyJoy — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:02:35 GMT

Aprilskies - I could have wrote your post! Last Nov/Dec was a very dangerous buying time for me.

November goal - To avoid going bonkers with a shopping spree if I try to do a No Buy this month, I'm allowing myself 2 fun purchases for me this month. The rule for the purchases - no impulse buys. It needs to be something I've researched and wanted for a while. Black Friday will be a major temptation but I'm going to have a plan to survive the month!

October was actually a pretty good month for my stashes. I did buy the Bare Minerals TSV preorder for my birthday gift to myself and bought replacements for my acne products from Paula's Choice. However, there had been a bunch of other beauty temptations so overall proud of my restraint. I did however splurge on the Joy Mangano wax warmers she had as a TS. I got them and have been trying them out. I'm only on day 3 of using the melts and already the scents are fading? Most likely was a fool believing her story that they would at least last a month. I'm going to try a couple other scents for a few days to see if it's same result. They will be returned if I continue to not be pleased with them. I bought them on the premise that they would be longer laster than things I can easily buy cheaper locally.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

FindingMyJoy — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 13:07:37 GMT

My Fun plan = I'm a nerd, loved the Hunger Games books and enjoyed the movies. I will be going to see the final movie when it opens later this month. It doesn't have to be something huge or expensive to be considered "fun". I call a good movie outing fun! Plus it's something to look forward to doing. Yes, I will also be going to the new Star Wars movie in December too.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

just bee — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:34:06 GMT

@aprilskies wrote:
@just bee wrote:

A good man. A distinguished career. Multiple talents. Godspeed.

I have always ways liked him. Definitely a life well lived.

I don't think most people are aware of his resume. Impressive on so many levels. I've always appreciated him -- his intellect, humor and talent -- and his wife and children are in my thoughts. What a loss.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

just bee — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:41:41 GMT

@aprilskies wrote:
My goal for November is to keep my purchases to a minimum. It will be hard as we go into the holidays. This time last year is when I went a bit crazy and didn't stop well into the next year. I was a bit out of control. So, I am going to be super mindful. I don't need mu or skincare at this point.

It usually cures me to look through my mu and skincare so I will try and do that every so often to be reminded of what I have and need to use. It gets overwhelming so that will help me slow my roll.

For fun though, this is definitely an area I need to work on. I have become a dud.

We need to un-dud ourselves. I went to a class this morning at work, came home and did homework for school and now I have to hope for a nap before I go back to work tonight. But I'm setting up some fun so I have things to look forward to. Today and tonight will be long. Then I will come home in the morning and work on an assignment that's due. BUT...
I won't go to work tomorrow night. Taking it off to go see The Beach Boys. I've missed every concert that Better-half wants to see -- I need to work on that. He definitely doesn't want to see The Beach Boys.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

just bee — Tue, 03 Nov 2015 19:45:50 GMT

@FindingMyJoy wrote:
My Fun plan = I'm a nerd, loved the Hunger Games books and enjoyed the movies. I will be going to see the final movie when it opens later this month. It doesn't have to be something huge or expensive to be considered "fun". I call a good movie outing fun! Plus it's something to look forward to doing. Yes, I will also be going to the new Star Wars movie in December too.

A fun escape! Better than crawling the mall because you won't be bringing anything home -- except maybe leftover popcorn.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

aprilskies — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 00:11:48 GMT

@FindingMyJoy, I agree. A purchase or two is my plan too but just mindful. It will be hard though because I already feel myself seeking things out, but I don't want a repeat of last year. Way too much to work through. I always loved going to the movies. I haven't been in awhile. Stars wars is suppose to be a big hit.

@just bee, un-dud ourselves. Love it. I am going to remind myself to un-dud. I kid but I am serious. Have fun at the concert and go see what your husband wants to see too, gee whiz, poor guy.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

FindingMyJoy — Wed, 04 Nov 2015 13:48:33 GMT

I'm adding another goal for November. I saw a thread earlier about "Pan that Pallette". It's about using up items. On youtube, there are tons of videos of people doing this process. I applaud them - some were 100% on board and used up all colors even nasty colors.

My goal = I picked 2 of my oldest eyeshadow pallettes. Both are Too Faced which have 9 colors in them. Sad to say, they are some of my oldest stuff but still look almost new from not being used regularly. My goal is to hit pan (see bottom) on at least 3 colors by the end of 2015. I plan on using only these 2 collections for the rest of the year. They do have a nice variety of neutral mattes plus some light shimmer. I know I won't wipe out the entire collection due to in each one, there are the 3 dark shades that I honestly don't think I would ever use. I'm going to see how much I can use up in the next 2 months. Then January 1, going to review if I want to continue using or it's ok at that point to throw out and enjoy newer items already in my stash.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

Oshare-girl — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 06:05:50 GMT

@FindingMyJoy wrote:
I'm adding another goal for November. I saw a thread earlier about "Pan that Pallette". It's about using up items. On youtube, there are tons of videos of people doing this process. I applaud them - some were 100% on board and used up all colors even nasty colors.

My goal = I picked 2 of my oldest eyeshadow pallettes. Both are Too Faced which have 9 colors in them. Sad to say, they are some of my oldest stuff but still look almost new from not being used regularly. My goal is to hit pan (see bottom) on at least 3 colors by the end of 2015. I plan on using only these 2 collections for the rest of the year. They do have a nice variety of neutral mattes plus some light shimmer. I know I won't wipe out the entire collection due to in each one, there are the 3 dark shades that I honestly don't think I would ever use. I'm going to see how much I can use up in the next 2 months. Then January 1, going to review if I want to continue using or it's ok at that point to throw out and enjoy newer items already in my stash.

Glad you are going to try out this challenge. I'm doing it right now and it's been really rewarding to hit pan on several eye shadows in a single palette. I'm working on the UD Naked Basics palette which only has 6 shadows. I hit pan on 3 so far, but I know I won't finish it entirely. It's my oldest palette so it's the last hurrah. I get a little thrill every time I hit pan, heehee. Next year my plan is to work on a Laura Mercier quad. I try to use a neutral palette so that I can still mix in some other accent colors from my stash. Plus I have an abundance of neutral palettes that I need to use up. You'll be surprised how steadily you can use up the shadows by focusing on one palette. Good luck!

Doing this has also killed any desire for large palettes. There is no way I can finish one in a year. My preference now is for no more than 6 shadows in a palette. I think that's manageable while providing enough variety.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

aprilskies — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:16:47 GMT

I never wanted to pan that palette because then all the other stuff just sits there unused. I figure if I am just enjoying my collection, I would be okay with that whether I finished anything or not. But I am really not using any of it anyway. So, I think I will join you ladies. I got rid of some of my smaller palettes, honestly, I will just not get to some of it but I pulled out my TheBalm nudes tudes or something like that. This is the palette I am going to focus on. I will add in other colors as well but I will try and use this one everyday. I figure even if I just hit pan on most of the colors, I will consider it at least used. I have thrown out too much and need to start using what I have. I am excited to see the progress on this palette by the end of the year. I have had this for awhile but barely used it.

You know I havent used mu really in a long time except here and there. I forgot how much I enjoy it.

I am also doing this with my skincare. I have too many open things and some are half used and whatnot. I put some things in the forefront to use up.

Thanks for the inspiration and looking forward to hearing about everyone's progress.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

dosey — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 15:56:07 GMT

Hi, everyone.

I also am using two eyeshadows almost daily as my pan the palette and have made good progress. Sometimes, I will use different colors just to enjoy what I have, but most of the time I focus on the same two colors. I've hit the pan on one color and will probably hit the pan on the other in December. I won't use colors that I don't like or aren't flattering like some people do. I will toss those colors. Now that I think about it, I might pop those colors out and throw them away.

Late last night, I listed my short-term expenses that are not part of my normal monthly budget. With Christmas next month and my son being a HS senior who is applying to colleges, I have a lot coming up. Once I saw these things in black and white, it put things in perspective. I think I will make it through the holidays without any unnecessary purchases.

If you have any leftover Halloween candy, consider donating it. One of our doctors accepts candy donations the week after Halloween and sends the candy to our troops. That is where my candy is going.

Okay, just bee, how was the concert? Are you singing beach tunes?

Our cat is still healing. I finally got a really good look at the wound, and it is awful. Several days ago, a possum was on our deck. I am wondering if they duked it out.

I think we are going to the Peanuts movie this weekend. I am really looking forward to it.

My life changed last week. My younger sister died, and it was a terrible death. I just feel so sad and am trying to adjust to a new normal. My family is in a lot of pain. Just when I was missing my family members who have passed, this happens.

It was good reading your posts. Gives me a boost.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

just bee — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:24:41 GMT

dosey wrote:
My life changed last week. My younger sister died, and it was a terrible death. I just feel so sad and am trying to adjust to a new normal. My family is in a lot of pain. Just when I was missing my family members who have passed, this happens.

Oh, no! I didn't expect to see this come up in your post at all. Was this something you and your family had expected? I mean, had she been ill? Or was this just out of the blue? I don't even know what to say. Your life will definitely be changed. We expect the deaths of our parents and their siblings, but when we lose one of our own brothers or sisters, it's an entirely different experience. I idolized my sister and considered her my second mother. I feel that loss every day. It's really like losing a part of yourself.

This has to be the holiday season when you hunker down with your family and really savor being together. Keep it quiet and simple and know that what you have under your roof is special. I know every person here will be thinking about you and probably be feeling a little helpless right now.

I am so sorry. I wish there was something I could do to take away your pain.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

aprilskies — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 16:57:41 GMT

@just bee wrote:
dosey wrote:
My life changed last week. My younger sister died, and it was a terrible death. I just feel so sad and am trying to adjust to a new normal. My family is in a lot of pain. Just when I was missing my family members who have passed, this happens.

Oh, no! I didn't expect to see this come up in your post at all. Was this something you and your family had expected? I mean, had she been ill? Or was this just out of the blue? I don't even know what to say. Your life will definitely be changed. We expect the deaths of our parents and their siblings, but when we lose one of our own brothers or sisters, it's an entirely different experience. I idolized my sister and considered her my second mother. I feel that loss every day. It's really like losing a part of yourself.
This has to be the holiday season when you hunker down with your family and really savor being together. Keep it quiet and simple and know that what you have under your roof is special. I know every person here will be thinking about you and probably be feeling a little helpless right now.
I am so sorry. I wish there was something I could do to take away your pain.

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I am sorry as well. And she went at such a young age. I wish you and your family peace. Things like this put the small things in perspective.

Sending you warm thoughts.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

dosey — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 17:21:33 GMT

@aprilskies wrote:
@just bee wrote:
dosey wrote:
My life changed last week. My younger sister died, and it was a terrible death. I just feel so sad and am trying to adjust to a new normal. My family is in a lot of pain. Just when I was missing my family members who have passed, this happens.

Oh, no! I didn't expect to see this come up in your post at all. Was this something you and your family had expected? I mean, had she been ill? Or was this just out of the blue? I don't even know what to say. Your life will definitely be changed. We expect the deaths of our parents and their siblings, but when we lose one of our own brothers or sisters, it's an entirely different experience. I idolized my sister and considered her my second mother. I feel that loss every day. It's really like losing a part of yourself.
This has to be the holiday season when you hunker down with your family and really savor being together. Keep it quiet and simple and know that what you have under your roof is special. I know every person here will be thinking about you and probably be feeling a little helpless right now.
I am so sorry. I wish there was something I could do to take away your pain.
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I am sorry as well. And she went at such a young age. I wish you and your family peace. Things like this put the small things in perspective.

Sending you warm thoughts.

Thank you, girls. Her death was a complete shock. When my nephew said it, I paused for a few seconds because I couldn't believe what I heard. The details were horrible, and my nephew had to tell the hospital staff to let her go. I do believe that my sister's daughter greeted her when she arrived in Heaven. They have been reunited. That makes me very happy.

This will not be the first Christmas that has been affected by a loss. My father, aunt, and uncle all died within days of Christmas. I have learned through each loss how to cope, and I am determined to find joy so my kids can, too.

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

just bee — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 18:07:07 GMT

@dosey wrote:

Thank you, girls. Her death was a complete shock. When my nephew said it, I paused for a few seconds because I couldn't believe what I heard. The details were horrible, and my nephew had to tell the hospital staff to let her go. I do believe that my sister's daughter greeted her when she arrived in Heaven. They have been reunited. That makes me very happy.

This will not be the first Christmas that has been affected by a loss. My father, aunt, and uncle all died within days of Christmas. I have learned through each loss how to cope, and I am determined to find joy so my kids can, too.

I’m almost certain I’ve said it before, but I think one of the things we can do after the loss of someone we care about is to take on one of their responsibilities and keep doing it because they can’t anymore. When my sister died I started feeding the birds and donating to causes she would have supported. What did your sister do that was special and still needs to be done?

I’ve also planted trees and shrubs to honor those I’ve lost. Was there a particular plant she enjoyed? A flower?

Re: ComPact 2015 -- November

dosey — Thu, 05 Nov 2015 19:00:28 GMT

@just bee wrote:
@dosey wrote:

Thank you, girls. Her death was a complete shock. When my nephew said it, I paused for a few seconds because I couldn't believe what I heard. The details were horrible, and my nephew had to tell the hospital staff to let her go. I do believe that my sister's daughter greeted her when she arrived in Heaven. They have been reunited. That makes me very happy.

This will not be the first Christmas that has been affected by a loss. My father, aunt, and uncle all died within days of Christmas. I have learned through each loss how to cope, and I am determined to find joy so my kids can, too.
I’m almost certain I’ve said it before, but I think one of the things we can do after the loss of someone we care about is to take on one of their responsibilities and keep doing it because they can’t anymore. When my sister died I started feeding the birds and donating to causes she would have supported. What did your sister do that was special and still needs to be done?
I’ve also planted trees and shrubs to honor those I’ve lost. Was there a particular plant she enjoyed? A flower?

I have a memory garden where I've planted things that represent people I have lost. I would plant a yellow rose bush there, but the location isn't good for roses. This spring, I will plant one in a place that is better for roses. Also, I am going to be there for my sister's sons. They are young adults, but there will be times when they need to talk to their mother, and I will try to fill that role as best as I can.