I lasted for 71 days on my spending ban - pretty good going for me! I knew I'd end up getting the a beautiful world A/W '15 Sampler - see my initial thoughts here.
Since then I've gone downhill...I stocked up on my favourite Weleda Arnica Muscle Soak (twice!), signed up again to You Beauty Discovery (picking the Mitchell & Peach Fine Radiance Face Oil 10ml and Dr Organic Royal Jelly Eye Serum 15ml.
And...while browsing Naturisimo's Xmas gifts spotted this little number...Estelle & Thild Mini Body Butters Set 4 x 50ml (which I got using a 15% off code).
I am however not going to start buying everything I want again as I've been enjoying using what I've got, watching my stash reduce and saving money. I'm hoping to be able to make considered purchases and try to not buy anything I don't really need!
You did well!
ReplyDeleteThanks Sam! x
DeleteGood luck on your resolutions....:-)!! x
ReplyDeleteThank you! I've had a few splurges so hopefully I can get back on track! x
DeleteWell done for lasting so long! Sounds like you have some lovely treats on the way :) x
ReplyDeleteEvelyn @ We Were Raised By Wolves
Thanks Evelyn! It was tough - I missed out on a few things like Cult Beauty GWP but I survived! x
Delete71 days is impressive! Good for you :)
ReplyDeleteThanks so much :) x
DeleteOver 71 days, thats impressive restraint. I went through stages of buying ridiculous amounts and had to curb due to limited budget. For me it is usually book related stuff and or clothes rather than makeup. Well done you!
ReplyDeleteLainy http://www.alwaysreading.net
Thanks Lainy! I'm bad with book buying too! Always treat myself to an Amazon £25 gift card on payday ;) x
DeleteWow 71 days, congrats! I wish I could do the same... x Ania
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It was tough but I'm glad I did it. Might do another ban next year x
DeleteVery impressed at your will power and lasting so long! I think I should make it my new years resolution to not buy more beauty products until I've used up A LOT from my stash. X
ReplyDeleteMe too! Even doing it for a month is worthwhile. Really have loved seeing my stash reducing x
DeleteYou did really well, I am still carrying on purely because I have run out of beauty space, will treat myself to one item I want for xmas Xx
ReplyDeleteI was pleased. Sounds like a good plan x
Delete71 days? WTG! I just had a big sort out of items I have and may be tempted to try this out too - have way too many things I haven't yet tried
ReplyDeleteSheila R @Cakereev
haha it's definitely worth it! I just need to reign in the spending again! x
DeleteWell done, Sandra! I'm terrible at spending bans, although I am going to try my very best not to spend anything on myself during December. I'd love to hear your thoughts on the body butters - the sweet vanilla blossom scent sounds heavenly. xxx
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They are more like creams than butters and I think I slightly prefer the body oils in the range x
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