Beauty

[just bee]

Finally! I used up an ancient Jessica Simpson Dessert Treats shower gel (lollipop) at the kitchen sink and replaced it today with a philosophy fragrance that I can't take into the shower with me because I hate it. And I've hated it for a very long time -- which explains why it's been sitting in the linen closet for years. Melting marshmallow!

I still can't detect the marshmallow; all I smell is hot chocolate. But it works for washing my hands and there's a winter design on the bottle. I can now make this go away.

[aprilskies]

Morocco sounds wonderful. I would of splurged on those things too. After all, it is not around the corner. Enjoy!

For all the ladies that want to buy a little something. I am with you. My latest urge has been one of the naked palettes. The colors look so pretty. I dont know why though, this is yesterdays news, right, but I saw it again the other day and went hmmm. That hasnt happened to me in awhile now. But, I am not splurging. I dont even use what I have.

Just Bee, you continue to impress me with your schooling. I wish I had your discipline and drive. I am impressed you went back to get another degree. Good luck.

I am now sitting in my dining room with another layer of items I am decluttering. I cant wait to get this stuff out of the house, I am starting to not be able to move my chairs. It really is amazing what I choose to let go of as I go along. What I would tell my 20 year old self - dont go for the retail therapy.

[aprilskies]

On 10/14/2014 just bee said:

On 10/13/2014 Coffeebean33 said:

On 10/1/2014 just bee said:

Coffeebean33! Just a quick note to say that I added your mantra to the list above. It's a goodie.

Just Bee, I'm so happy to hear that mantra is helpful. I actually read it on Instagram and it just resonated with me. Thank you for this thread. And also for your wonderful pictures. I hope all you ladies are happy and well and starting where you are, using what you have, doing what you can.

It works for me! I'm so glad that I've been digging in my closets for things I already have instead of shopping for new items that I don't need. Better-half definitely needed something for that dinner the other night, but the prices were right. A guy has to have a decent suit in the closet and his was a little snug, so now he has one that fits.

I have plenty of dressy clothes so I was fine. I thought I'd go to Ulta and look for something to put on my head to hold all my hair back -- a clip or barrette. I ended up just getting it all cut off and felt it was the right decision after I looked at the prices of hair accessories. Boy, am I cheap!

Okay, lol. I can see the scales go up and down now, hair clip, hair cut, hair clip, hair cut, hair clip, hair cut. You gotta love it.

[just bee]

Just Bee, you continue to impress me with your schooling. I wish I had your discipline and drive. I am impressed you went back to get another degree. Good luck.

I am now sitting in my dining room with another layer of items I am decluttering. I cant wait to get this stuff out of the house, I am starting to not be able to move my chairs. It really is amazing what I choose to let go of as I go along. What I would tell my 20 year old self - dont go for the retail therapy.

Discipline and drive, eh? I'm sitting here avoiding homework! But I'm totally with you on what I'd tell my 20 year-old self. In fact, I would have wanted to have a talk with an even younger version of myself. Why did I ever feel it was necessary to buy so much stuff?

[Beauty$Junkie]

Still working on it here, as well. I dropped off 2 prs of new shoes at the women's shelter, that I will never wear. I was so glad to drop them off. I have also talked myself out of the IT TSV. I don't need any cosmetics, at all. I can only assume that I felt the need to buy something, so I went grocery shopping and made a great pot of chicken soup. JustBee, you are really amazing. In addition to all your school work, you keep us all on track.

[barb40]

Even though I rarely post here, I often enjoy reading all of your posts on this thread! I enjoy reading about your successes, thoughts, tips, and ideas! You are all so smart and clever! Felt successful yesterday...did not order any It Cosmetics, even though I had several things in and out of my cart throughout the day...feeling fairly in control w/beauty products in general right now...have too much of everything...using what I already have...now, jewelry is another story...

[beautybee]

Well the pants I ordered from HSN the other day are going back. Too small even though I ordered true to size. Thanks to compacting I don't feel the need to replace them. I'll take my time and make do with my other pairs in my closet.

On a happier note, I organized my necklaces. I put them on some hooks in my closet. They look nice and I will remember to wear them when I go out.

Hope everyone is having a great week!

[kittykatmom2]

On 10/5/2014 BExplorer said: Thank you, just bee, for keeping this thread going! I was far from perfect in September (or any other month, for that matter) but am making purchases so much for thoughtfuly than I was at this time one year ago. I don't post often, but do love to read everyone's progress for inspiration to stay on track

ITA!

[aprilskies]

Just recently, I have been reminded of why having a stockpile of certain things isnt always the best way to go. You never know when a product will start bothering you or in combination with another. So, I am down to two facial cleansers. My dhc oil cleanser and my neutrogena natural cleanser. I started using the oil cleanser at night again, had gotten lazy, and the other one in the morning.The neutrogena cleanser started burning my face a bit and brings out my redness. It has never done that before. I have used about half of the bottle. This started happening around the same time I started using my oil cleanser at night about 3 days ago. I cant imagine what one has to do with the other but you never know. Anyhoo, it was a good reminder to not stockpile items because you never know when you will start to get reactions from them. Although, I have to tell you, my need to stockpile has diminished and I am so grateful.

I am still working on getting through a lot of products. For some reason, I just dont care to use a ton of stuff on my face any longer so things are just sitting around. I think I will start to use some stuff on my legs and feet so I can get rid of the bottles and jars.

[BExplorer]

On 10/17/2014 aprilskies said: Just recently, I have been reminded of why having a stockpile of certain things isnt always the best way to go. You never know when a product will start bothering you or in combination with another. So, I am down to two facial cleansers. My dhc oil cleanser and my neutrogena natural cleanser. I started using the oil cleanser at night again, had gotten lazy, and the other one in the morning.The neutrogena cleanser started burning my face a bit and brings out my redness. It has never done that before. I have used about half of the bottle. This started happening around the same time I started using my oil cleanser at night about 3 days ago. I cant imagine what one has to do with the other but you never know. Anyhoo, it was a good reminder to not stockpile items because you never know when you will start to get reactions from them. Although, I have to tell you, my need to stockpile has diminished and I am so grateful.

I am still working on getting through a lot of products. For some reason, I just dont care to use a ton of stuff on my face any longer so things are just sitting around. I think I will start to use some stuff on my legs and feet so I can get rid of the bottles and jars.

This ia a great point! For me, it's not so much about irritation developing, but finding a product that works better than the previously "perfect" product that I felt the need to stockpile. This has happened to me more times than I can say, then I end up having to use the stockpiled product for 2 years to get rid of it. A wise poster (just bee?) convinced be there will always be another sale, so no need to stockpile. Of couse, I still stockpile if a product is being discontinued ;-)