things I'm NOT buying Summer 2024 | ANTI-HAUL
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The Stanley accessories are so bizarre. My American girl doll in 1996 wasn’t nearly as accessorized as these CUPS. 😂
List 100%! I can understand getting accessories for a doll, a pet, etc. but a WATER BOTTLE??
The Bog beach tote is the next Stanley cup with all of the accessories.
I must admit, I find it cringe (at this point.) It's such a massive thing to lug around. There are far better, minimalist, sleek, unique water bottle choices to choose from in the world.
Plus, way easier to steal! A thief no longer has to get ahold of your bag or purse, all they need is for you to not be paying attention to your Stanley momentarily, and now they've got your cash, credit cards, ID, phone, keys, etc.
These things should always be kept safely in your purse, fanny pack or pocket..not out in the open like that, (all for the sake of being aesthetically pleasing/properly accessorized lol)
I feel like it's one of the things the future will judge our current generation(s) most harshly for... And they should 😆
@@ei_majI saw someone call them an adult sippy cup, and I have never been able to look at them the same since.
I saw this mentioned in a different post somewhere, but it feels pretty dystopian when you realize how far removed we can be from “seasons”. Seasons have become marketing windows for clothes and decor, and less and less about weather patterns and our environment
I’d like to anti-haul single use matching shirts for family events. And how to gently steer everyone into a more sustainable option.
I saw a grandpa wearing a family picnic 2017 shirt while I was out on a hike 😂
i see so many of them in thrift stores. it's kinda fun/funny to read about all the random family functions from people halfway across the world that you've never met but yes it is wasteful.
We live in central Florida and go to Disney a lot. The number of group shirts I see there that I know are destined for the landfill is criminal.
Custom shirts aren’r accessible for my family, so that branch of the family just wears the same color!
@@AprilCMangosuch an excellent solution 👏
I love these anti-haul videos because I keep finding out about a lot of ridiculous things that apparently exist in the world. Like omg, now my WATER BOTTLE needs charms and stuff on it? I'm so not one of the cool kids 😂
You are one of the cool kids in this corner of the internet
@@LunaMakesStuff aww, thank you!!💕
i used to make charms for mt bottles ages ago but It was always with random materials I already had or found on the ground lol
Same here! I had no idea that people bought charms for their water bottles! LOL and I had to google “sambas” because I had no idea what that was!
@@freyasenchantedabodejudyto3061they look like shoes for a dad stop motion animated by Laika.
To play devils advocate on the nails- I purchased an LED lamp about 10 years ago, I literally still use it. I purchased base and top coat I’ve had for probably
5+ years? The acetone and alcohol lasts months as well. The only thing I can admit I’ve “over consumed” is new colors, which I don’t buy anymore since I’ve changed my consumption habits. At home nails to me is like anything else, you can go overboard or you can be pretty minimal about it and use and love the products for years.
Small habits that work for you!!👍🏼👍🏼
I think she meant the people who buy every color when, they can use the same ones for a while.
I absolutely over consumed on colours (to an extreme extent!) and unfortunately no-one seems to buy them in the UK! I am trying to give them away but no more purchasing for me I have enough for a lifetime!
you are a good example of someone who isn’t doing it for the sake of consumption and keeping your products for years instead of buying new creates a great example!
I don’t think you’re the type of person she’s talking about loo
Anyone else now walk around Target and hear Shelby voice? I hear “Bittcchh you know that’s just going to break and end up in the landfill. Why you perpetuating the demand for plastic. PUT THAT PLASTIC PUMPKIN DOWN RIGHT NOW.” Every time I’m about to buy something online I hear your voice saying “ LADY YOU BETTER SIMMER DOWN and wait for it to be at the thrift”😂😂❤❤
Waiting for something to be thriftable is such a hack though because once I’ve waited long enough I don’t want it anymore anyways lmao
@@josephaemma3852 LMAO SAME😂😂
LOL YES
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Things I had no idea about
cracking latte
perm. jewelry
nail salon stuff in your house
sambas
accessories for stanley
OMG I am so happily out of the loop
I’m on social media for the first time this week right now and ESPECIALLY the Stanley Cup clip had me going “???”
What was going on in that clip? What was that? Is this actually something people do? It seems kind of infantilizing, doesn’t it
no fr! the only one i knew about was the permanent jewelry. and i think that can be cute if you get matching stuff with like your mom.
The accessories for Stanley cups is out of control. A wallet + phone holder, charms/keychains, a food tray. Yes you read that right. A food tray for your Stanley cup. 🤦🏻♀️
The obsession of the target minis!! Can't believe how many haul videos are based just off that section and it's not even for travel purposes anymore
At first I thought you meant the mini brands shit that comes in those plastic balls and they're like cartoon mascots of brands
@@SamasBananas1 those too tbh lol
Lmao you guys are hilarious !!! It’s so true tho
I’m a little late to the party but I’m anti-hauling new skincare. I thought for the longest time I had problematic and sensitive skin. It turns out it was only that way because I was constantly changing the products I was using! Turns out I’m not actually allergic to niacinamide- I’m only allergic to it when it’s in the seven different face sunscreens that I would cycle through every day 🙃
So much this. Now I just have 4 skincare products: daily sunscreen, night time moisturizer, eye cream, and an exfoliating toner. That's it. All the extra shit is just not necessary, less is more.
This !!! I’ve had almost the exact realization in the past year and it works so much better for me!
Skincare products being a trend is so confusing to me. It's just evidence of our problem with consumerism. My skin is actually the clearest it's ever been and it's because I stopped using any actives whatsoever. Less is more.
So glad you figured it out!
The psychology of looking forward to the thing, getting the thing, the satisfaction of feeling like the thing has brought completion by its presence-- all this needs to be replaced by an actual physical act for people not to buy this stuff. For me its been gardening. I had the whole nail salon and did gel nails once a week. I now have given away or thrown away all that stuff because my excitement over growing the veggies, planning the veggies, storing the veggies etc has filled that void
Halloween decor is a big thing, I agree, but let's talk abour CHRISTMAS. Christmas is the absolute peak of mindless consumerism
Exactly! I've been seeing Christmas hit the shelves in August!
Or the Christmas in July trend...
And all the crappy glitter that goes with it. Some of the Halloween stuff is getting there but Christmas stuff still reigns supreme.
The ballet flats.. I do actually still own few pairs from the time they were trendy so. I was actually inspired to wear them again and I don't have to buy them new because I still own them. vintage ✨
Ballet flats are so cute! Especially in the summer, I hate wearing sandals and having my toes out so they are the next best thing
✨Vintage✨ 😂😂😂😂
I wore mine til they passed away, years and years ago. I now have several pairs of flats I'm super excited to wear soon! :) all purchased cheap or thrifted, most with tags still on unused ❤.
Heyyy!!! As someone who LOVES doing my own nails, I got a lot of my nail stuff from my mom who decided she didn't need her "home nail salon" and I also do all of my friends nails! Trying my best here 😂
It's important to be using a creative outlet for yourself and your family. Nail polish lasts forever AND you're saving money on gas and a million dollar manicure as well as avoiding the stress of having to make an appointment. Nothing wrong with it as long as you are ACTUALLY trying to use all your products and not buying them just to show off on video. 😁
You're definitely not the demographic she was speaking about lol. She was talking about people who overconsume for the videos but will NEVER make full use of the items they buy. I've seen some of these videos through my sister and niece when they're doom scrolling, and when I tell you they LITERALLY have buckets and buckets of materials.
What you're doing is exactly what fueling your passion and being conscious is about: reusing, making use of what you have, and sharing it with your community. =)
My mom works in a salon and she would always give her their half empty bottles. I guess it's too annoying to tilt the bottle to dip the brush at that level so the salon just tosses them. We're talking hundreds of bottles. I would get several bottles of the same exact brand and color so I would combine them to get "full" bottles. It's insane how much would go to waste.
As a Halloween obsessed individual, i assure you, most of us are just getting a serotonin boost just looking at spooky stuff. Its coming out absurdly early this year, even we are surprised. And i would also say a good chunk of us keep it spooky all year round so most of us are actually buying for our everyday homes haha. I also hate the heat so seeing spooky stuff distracts me from being a miserable marie 😂
I was thinking the same thing! I love seeing Halloween early & I like to keep the spooky vibes all year round. I’m not a fan of the consumerism that keeps people buying new decor every year.
@@sweetieg92 I love watching Halloween hunting videos because I love the visual! I'm not going out and buying every piece that I see. The hyper consumerism aspect can be a bit much at times. But I love meeting my fellow spooky girls. Hey ghoul, hey 👋
Do you do Halloween 🎃👻 crafts?
As a Halloween 🎃👻 obsessed individual do you reuse décor and decor from previous years and source secondhand?
This is my home decor shopping season! Honestly, it keeps me from impulse buying during the rest of the year, because I have such a narrow window for what I'm looking for. (And yes, even though it's super early, it's still a narrow window - the spooky girlies know that the best stuff doesn't last until October!) This is a spooky house all year long.
@@raedances this is also 100% true!! When I started decorating my house foe year round, I had to learn the hard way that most of the spooky goods are either sold out or its the stuff that doesn't fit my aesthetic
I agreed with all of this except for Halloween. My mind is permanently in October. I will watch Halloweentown on repeat and surround myself with witchy books and pumpkin plushies. I think it's a nostalgic feeling for me and also I live in a very hot state in the U.S. I don't have as much of the seasonal shifts, so putting my mind in Halloween/autumn mode makes me feel better even if the temps hardly ever feel like it.
Well, one can be an avid Halloween lover and still see/agree with it being subject too over consumerism and the unnecessity of putting it out in June 🤷♀️
Some of my favorite things in the world are anything witchy or spooky, Halloween/fall, give me all of it. Like you said, permanently. So I on a personal level don't mind when stores have products out in July, but I will admit that it's ridiculous and feeds into the hyper consumerism. I will thrift halloween items and look for them online all year and then only buy a couple of new items when stores start stocking them. I also live in a very hot state, so we don't get the normal fall experience here. Halloween is one of the easiest holidays to do more sustainably, so the time of year is always bittersweet to me.
I agree on the Halloween when it is a sudden trend. I have my Halloween foot sized skeletons on display for years. One is hanging on my bedroom doorknob and by the front door, both missing limbs. I watch Christmas movies all year. I have plans for a Halloween themed tattoo. Anybody wanting Halloween in July and buying online for it is wasteful. It is a trend for you. Stop!
The city I work in is literally all about Halloween tourism, so Halloween decorations, handcrafted items from the locals, and all of that generally starts going out somewhere in July, because our first "Halloween" tourists start showing up in August, and it just doesn't stop until November. Our Halloween tour industry is unhinged...
@@effytraveler6155 This reminds me of these people a few blocks away with me. They have those 14 ft skelletons that were all the rage a few years back. Currently they're on the lawn with swim trunks and a giant flamingo innertube. They redecorate them every month. The best part is unless one of their accessories is damaged or just doesn't survive storage, they use the same things season after season, which makes sense because finding clothing and accessories for skelletons that big can't be easy! But bonus points for not purchasing more goods every year, and truly loving the decorations you've invested in!
Man, the cracking chocolate latte thing gave me a headache. So, freaking random and wasteful.
Anti-haul computer desk setups would be fun to see! I see a lot of matching LED gamer setups that just… are ugly…. and don’t actually increase computer performance for gaming lol
Omg yes! I also see thee excessive set ups for study or writing influencers and "girly" influencers. There's the keyboard covers, little figurines, clip ons and desk accessories that are just unnecessary
YES
The amount of keyboards they have is crazy.
I saw the little backpack for the Stanley cup and started screeching, wheezing, laughing hysterically
Okay so the other day i saw a video where a person had so many bath and skincare products that they are never going to run out of it even if they use all of them because there are so many .
Yes! The same with perfume. Why do you need a 100 bottle perfume collection? That’s more perfume than you could use in an entire lifetime.
It’s like expiration and shelf life don’t exist 😭
Was it the shower organization girl with all the Tree Hut scrubs?
@kellygreengables3936 I have seen her videos too and am a little worried that one of those shelves will give out and she will get a concussion.
omg that girl with the super-stocked shower! Have yall seen that video? its AWFUL
Halloween lover here! I agree with you for the most part and I avoid buying cheap plastic Halloween crap but I do like to add a couple of high-quality spooky items to my (year round) decor if I find something that really appeals to me, and that will essentially last me for the rest of my life. The trouble is that stores put out Halloween decor in July and August. By September it’s pretty much all gone and the stores are full of Christmas. So anyone who wishes to buy anything for Halloween has no choice but to buy it in the height of the miserable hot summer. We really need to get stores to put things out during the appropriate season, but they don’t seem to want to do that anymore. :-(
Very good point. It's like the holiday never happened when it's only the beginning of October and the stores all have Christmas items out. It kills the fun. I don't mind as much for Halloween, since there's not a holiday right before it that the decorations would be in the way of. However, like you said, it does make people have to shop earlier when it's not even close to being fall weather.
Halloween orders for shops are a lot smaller because with temporary theme stores like Spirit, a lot of other stores just can't compete, so they carry a very small stock that mostly sells early to excited shoppers before the seasonal costume shops open. Having worked in a craft store during the season, a lot of people just stop buying Halloween and fall the moment Christmas hits the shelves in August. That part is somewhat consumer driven.
I will accept summerween as an excuse to read spooky scary books *obtained via library or second hand* in the summer. Enjoying the fun spooky or witchy vibes without being wasteful.
I think what would be a good supplemental video (possibly a short) of talking about the things you can buy if you don’t spend the money on hauls. Like for example, you could have saved up for a train trip across the United States, or taking a class you’ve been wanting to take, or invested in *insert something important to them*. I believe there’s a psychological component to these hauls, either them trying to fit in and feel a part of something or trying to find happiness in material items. People like it when they feel like they are gaining something.
Yeah. I have an anecdote. My friends asked me to go to a bar with them last week and it was bad timing, I would have had to buy buss tickets with night fees both ways, plus a minimum of one drink, I counted that's 20 euros I could donate to Gaza. 20 euros is a quite typical donation sum for me when I have some spare money. Put in that perspective spending that money just to see my friends in the middle of the night when I could see them during the day for free felt unreasonable.
I also recently learned that you can buy quite big areas of wetlands to conserve them with little money (where I live).
Learning things like this where little money goes a long way, has put some spending habits we have to perspective. Why are we so ready to spend 50€ for a bar night or shopping (basically throwing it away) but not donate 10€ to charity, or put on savings account to buy land, or something else that has meaning in the long run? You lose the money in the short term in both cases, but the other has meaning.
For me, if I’m out and I happen to get an iced coffee, I’ll take home the plastic cup, clean it, and then use it over and over again to feel like I’m making myself a cute iced coffee in a plastic cup 🤷♀️ I have like 3 plastic cups in rotation that I use now and haven’t bought a cup of coffee in quite a while now 😁
I did this with a set of tiny cups from tiramisu that I got at costco. They're adorable and work great for tiny snacks or dips
@@orionh7201 I did that too!
Plastic cups I just repurposed from take out for some tomato clones. Just repoted them!
just keep in mind that the plastic breaks down with repeated use. it's releasing microplastic into your drinks. i admire the thriftiness but single-use plastic isn't meant to be reused
I peep the Kufiya ❤ Im so happy to see someone I consistently watch actually walk the walk of intersectionality
Talking about sharing your hoard with friends is important ! Community is so important and we don’t need all of these things as individuals. Every time I buy a tool or crafting thing I tell my friends so they know it’s available if they need to use it. Share with your community!
My biggest gripe with consumerism discussions is that I KNOW how to stop, but my impulsivity is being exploited. You talked about being conscious here instead of just saying “dOnT bUy sTuFf yoU donT nEed” which I appreciate.
3:28 I have a little gel nail setup, its not super extensive, but yeah ever since 2019 I started doing my own nails about every 2-3 weeks. It was about $100 up-front cost including about 15 colors, and I only last year bought 6 new colors to replace the ones that ended up being my favorite and running out. It takes me like 3-4 hours but it has ended up being a nice me-time relaxation ritual. ☺️
you are the blueprint that the at-home nail ppls should follow 💖
I realized the other day that my sewing room is filled with a ton of fabric stash that I have never considered using (mostly given fabrics) that are seasonal. I decided to start making fabric gift wrapping and seasonal sewn items (pot holders, bowl cozies etc.) that I want to switch out with the seasons. Two birds one stone: seasonal “decor” that is functional while also sewing down my stash.
Ballet flats: there are way too many out there that yes, are uncomfortable as all get out. I have two pairs of ballet flats from SAS that are my most worn shoes, they are super comfortable for my picky feet and are great 3 season shoes in OK, dressy enough for a work event while casual enough for errands.
I am with you on the crazy waterbottle trends. I too have multiple cups and bottles that are “mine” (vs my family’s) but they also each have a specific purpose and are regularly used rather than just bring collected. I did just buy a replacement tumbler but before that I hadn’t bought a bottle or cup in 6ish years (with the exception of replacement lids).
I’m also sewing down my stash!! I’m trying to make reusable tissues and napkins and wraps for reusable utensils so I can take them everywhere with me. And gift wrap like you! It’s so satisfying to make something reusable and cute while using what you already have :)
Summerween is something that people started doing because of gravity falls.
I think it's a cute party idea! Although if I had one I'd just mix up my existing Halloween and Summer party stuff for the vibe, instead of buying new.
I will die on the hill for sambas being the best look but I'll forgive you shelbi hahaha. But these ballet shoes are giving me war flashbacks, the physical torture young me put myself through for absolutely no reason.
I will say ballet flats fill a void in the business casual realm of fashion for people who can’t do heels. Maybe I’m not a shoe person though.
Can we anti haul themed outfits at Bach parties. I have one coming up and I've tried to find as much second hand but some things are so specific
have you tried Facebook marketplace? I just recently saw a bunch of Bach decor in my area
@@sabeanie5002 I haven't tried it ! Thank you!!
Yes! I am actually someone who loves costumes. But the bach stuff has gotten out of hand, especially because there's already a wedding to plan for (which has become it's own level of extra overboard in the last 5-10 years)!
oh my god I spent like three minutes trying to figure out if why people were having themed parties for classical music...
@@applesandparachutes3086 omg 😂😂😂😂😂
Tbh I’ve had my perm bracelet for 2 years and I really love it because it’s the perfect size for me and it’s delicate enough to go with everything!
You obviously didn't get it because it was trendy then.
@@raapyna8544 yeah, I like how delicate it is. The only thing is if I have a surgery or something, I have to remove it and that kinda sucks.
@@ChrisCat7why would you need to remove it for surgery unless they're operating on that arm? solid gold jewelry doesn't need to be removed for mris and such. this is only a problem for permanent jewelry that isn't solid gold
@@amandak.4246 it’s a burn risk/infection risk. If they have to zap me to wake me up, that electric shock will burn around the metal. Jewelry also harbors bacteria and can cause infections if that bacteria gets around the surgical site or OR table.
OOh I want to anti-haul those little Mystery Ball... things that are all over the internet. I've seen with plants (which is hard because they are cute) and desserts and little furniture or animals and it's tons of individually wrapped... things that you put together for something that sits on a shelf and it's just SOOOO wasteful, especially since it's a "mystery" so you end up buying more than you even want hoping to get the particular item you're looking for
The MGA Minverse ones ? A bunch of them just got recalled for the resin that was used to assemble them causing injuries and chemical burns too.
My sister got some for my nephew and my son went over to play one day. They played with the mini food for an hour and it’s sat in a drawer ever since! Total waste
i got sucked into these badddddd a few years ago, it’s so embarrassing how much money i spent on little figurines i ended up giving away.
Omg yes on the Sambas being ugly... I heard people going on and on about them and I was like okay what are these? Looked them up and instantly thought they were uggo and was like well I won't be buying those!
I'm a Halloween in August girlie because I love to enjoy my decorations for as long as possible. But the way I've become better at not consuming as much is thrifting decor, diying, and making a list of things I really want so I don't impulse buy. Love this video Shelby! Thank you for reminding us this stuff isn't normal!! 💖
You could probably use a reusable sillipint for a cracking latte if you really need chunks of chocolate in your coffee
I'm one of those people obsessed with Halloween. The way I see it, all the Halloween/fall decorations I buy now (secondhand, ofc) get used 3-4 months out of the year rather than just 1-2.
I just keep mine up year-round lol. I have given myself some boundaries: only wood, metal, things that will last a long time. No glitter, things that will fall off. Pillows have to have a removable cover so I can wash them. Things like that
I just thrifted several pairs of ballet flats, not realizing they are trending, but because I actually like them lol
I actually do my gel nail polish at home. I have a lamp, a clear coat, a base coat, and 2 shades of red and 2 shades of purple. That will probably last me forever, and it cost less than a single set of nails at my salon. But I do not need more than that
Same here, bare minimum to get the job done! It has saved me so much money. Now the influencers who buy tons of stuff to have a "salon" I get where she is coming from, that's too much!
A lot of people that buy Halloween stuff decorate their entire house with it for year round. I think that's why people get super excited for it. Us goths need decor too!!
I love ballet shoes coming back, it is like wearing house shoes, nothing, slip on and ready to go. And I was wearing them for 10 years abd looked like an idiot and now they are back in style!
I am also traumatized by ballet flats and their recent return to fashion. But I will say I have two pairs I found recently in the back of my closet from years ago that I’ve been trying to wear out (they’re too ratty to donate but still in good condition) so in a way their return has given me another reason to use what I already have. I’m not huge fan of them but I can wear them to the office and then once they’re wore out ill buy something that I like better and will last me a lot longer (and hopefully resolable, I’m on a mission to learn about shoes that can be repaired lol). So at least there is that positive about this recent unfortunate trend 🤷♀️. As always great video!!
I am sooo in love with your content! I fell for so much of the fridge restock and cleaning I have never felt so crappy about myself. Thank you for helping me find myself.
Errrr I never stopped wearing ballet flats, because I LOVE them! ♥️♥️♥️ They never pinch or hurt my feet, they are lightweight and breathable and they look cute under every single clothing item I own 😍😍 BUT I invest in quality ballet flats that last years and years, pick only timeless models, don’t buy plastic one that wear down quickly and make your feet stink and are sooo wasteful, and on average I buy only 1 new pair a year, because I don’t need much more shoes than I currently have 💪💪 I actually really hate wearing sneakers, because they are so constricting and hot to wear and look ugly (in my opinion) so I don’t buy (often mostly plastic!) sneakers at all, ever! 💪💪
So if you don’t come for my ballet flats, I won’t come for your sneakers! 😇😇😇
I love mine too, here in my province in Canada, they never went ‘out of style’ anyways, and I’ve got a lot lol…
It’s seeing these trends that make me so glad I live in a 3rd world very poor country. I’m so far removed from these things I’m shocked to hear them!!
My “neighbors” all just barrow everything from one another. When I first got here I thought it was so weird to use this ladies plates if I had a party but now I get it. It’s great! If we have a party or wedding you just write your name on the bottom and everyone brings as many plates as you can to the event and afterwards we have a wash party. All the “neighborhoods” do this here.
Oh, that is such a good idea with everyone bringing plates. It's so wasteful here (US) seeing all the paper plates, plastic cups and plastic "silverware" at all of the parties. I'm the only one in my area who brings my own reusable items to a gathering.
I wish people naturally behaved like this in my country. It’s so logical. My sustainability-motivated friends do, but to everyone else it always seems weird.
I like your culture! I'm from a 2nd world country but who cares we should normalise that and ditch the single use plates! I imagine the wash party must bring people very close instead of another "afterparty" in which you waste more stuff
Wow I didn’t know about any of these!! So blissfully unaware 😂
I’m curious about the waste and pollution caused by people who do their nails constantly-like the effects of microplastics from nail polish and nail extensions and press-ons. I rarely have my nails done because it feels so wasteful!
It brightens my day SO much seeing you post☺️Thank you for doing what you do🥹😚❤️
I agree i can't quite get into Halloween spirit when it's hot outside. It's Halloween, not HOTLLOWEEN. 👀😬
Thanks Shelby. You've been a huge part if the reason I went Low Waste and then Vegan.. FOR LIFE! Thank you so much for opening my eyes and so many others!!❤❤
Totally agree with it all, with the exception of Halloween in August! I start decorating the first week of August as it is my favorite holiday. HOWEVER, I do not buy new decor every year!
The Stanley accessories make me actually nauseous!
Great video as always ❤
Okay, hear me out. I’m one of those people who love to see Halloween things, I’m a millennial former emo who can’t get past the phase, but when I buy things I try to find spooky things that become part of my all year round and every day decor, I also look for practical things. For example, all my mugs and tea towels are halloweeny etc. I look for ceramics and pieces I truly love and will display all year that are made from durable materials and second hand when I can.
I haven’t watched one of your videos in a while and I miss it!!! Such good points!!! Omg these trends!!! But going back to your first point, YES YES YES. Conscious consumerism. My personal view is that before buying new, one should always always check second hand. Very few times in my home we are not able to find things for free or second hand and have to buy new. Thank you for always putting yourself out there and sharing your views.
I'm sure most people don't think the perm jewelry thing through. I'm incredibly boring and have worn a simple gold anklet for 15 years, so I got a permanent anklet and I shout it from the rooftops. It broke 2 years in and just took it back to be zapped back on. It's saved me a ton on cheap ones that break or discolor all the time. I'm probably just an edge case though. Necklace, i'd never 😂 totally agreed with everything, love your videos 🎉❤
i'm surprised it broke! i've had the same permanent bracelet on since 2019
Halloween starts August 1. But you don’t need to buy things to binge watch The Addams Family sitcom or Good Witch movies.
Ugh... don't remind me! Anyone who has worked or lived in the biggest Halloween tourism city in the US can tell you, August 1st is way too soon! Of course, we start prepping in July because the tourists will be here sooner than any of us want!
TH-cam had the nerve to recommend a "Harry Potter Temu Haul" when I don't ever go on Temu, and don't watch haul or harry potter content.
I love ballet flats. It suites my usual style, and I don’t buy heals ever anymore. I’ve had the same flats since the target brand you told me about..(recyclable) I can’t remember. Still awesome!
These always help me rethink all of my purchases. It's great to hear your thought process through each of these items, thank you!!
I love permanent jewelry! I’m saving to order custom nap earrings and a permanent bracelet / necklace because I don’t like owning a lot of jewelry, want to wear it everyday, and don’t have the executive function ability to do that for myself. A lot of back and forth finding the right combo of absolutely classic pieces that I won’t get sick of. I have also done it before. I wore the same diamond stud screw back earrings from 3-15 without ever taking them out once and that’s the energy I’m going for.
A way I like to change for the seasons is just buying or reusing natural things as decor. For instance, before Halloween, I’ll buy mini pumpkins and squash, let them decorate the home, and then at the end, compost them into my garden, plant seeds from them, or make a soup with them. Same goes for winter, spring, and summer “decor” from the store or garden (basically they’re edible things that stay for a season to liven the place up that end up being eaten, used or composted later). The holidays can be anything from baking cookies to buying a pet-friendly plant that is later given away as a gift, etc. Summer decor is usually a bowl of fresh garden vegetables I grew, and every spring I reuse Easter baskets and recyclable Easter eggs as a decoration. This brings a lot of satisfaction of staying away from trends (I don’t have any social media accounts currently), but still enjoying the seasons with something small.
And to not spend any money, easiest and a fun thing to do, is change for the seasons by swapping the bedsheets and decor to other things I already have, or moving furniture for a new look. Every few months or so, it’s always nice to have a fresh “new” looking house without a boatload of money on excess accessories.
When I was little, we had the same box of decor for all four seasons. We never bought new unless we had to. I would get so excited every year to see the same decor every year
I'm on such an anti-consumerism, anti-MLM roll right now. Immediately subscribed to you, gf!
Ballet flats gave me the worst blisters. They might be coming back into style but I will be taking no part in that. Also I generally ignore fashion trends, I just get what I like and what works for me and wear it until it’s so worn out that it’s unusable.
I start decorating for Fall the day after my birthday. July 26th. I get depression in the summer and this helps me. But I don't buy single use cups or a nail salon at home.
Would love to see a cost analysis comparison with doing your nails at home vs at the salon. Have you ever thought about doing a collab with a finance TH-camr to do a really cool compare and contrast?
I enjoy Halloween but I'm never in the mood for any holiday UNTIL the month comes around. Same concept with Christmas, I would much prefer Christmas music if it was played closer to the day but I would need to actively avoid listening to music for a few weeks just for my sanity (can you tell I used to work in retail 😅).
loved your grass lawns video. I just moved into a house and am determined to do all I can to change the grass, What the best way to get the county to actually start offering the big tins for recycling? Right now, they want us to put it in plastic bags, but of course still separate it by cardbaord and plastic 🤨 I feel like this totally seems like a waste rather than just using the big bin. I don't understand what is so exciting about the stanley haha. Who needs that much nail polish?
In the lasthalf year I've only made three fashion purchases. A pair of leather boots to replace an unrepairable set (second hand and real leather so they'll last a long time), a corset (supporting a small business, it's a statement piece that filled a niche in my wardrobe, and I've been wanting one for a while), and a pair of cat eye sunglasses (my preferred style and in a good neutral colour). One could argue that the corset is a trendy item, but for me, these are pieces that I will be loving for a long time, and worth the money I payed and the impact they cause.
My daughter and I got matching permanent bracelets a year ago on a road trip. Her's broke so instead of going to a permanent jewelry place, which we don't have in our area, we just added a clasp.
LOVE your antihauls! Some summer-things im not buying = crocs and croc-accessories, collagen sheet masks (my whole fyp on TikTok atm), new work clothes (maybe specific to me because I got a new job and I could easily “justify” new outfits but my current existing wardrobe will be sufficient), a pickleball bag (I enjoy pickleball and I just carry my paddles and balls in an old mesh bag; they make bags specifically to carry your paddles in but not getting one until I find it second-hand), new grill or grill-accessories, fancy camp chairs (I think some people call them “bag chairs”), garden-goodies (gloves, shears, plant labels, etc).
As far as the nail stuff goes, i save so much money (and my thin nails) with one-time purchases. I haven’t heard an argument against this before, but I can understand where you’re coming from. A lot of things won’t get completely used, but I certainly can’t afford a $60 mani x2 month and a potential infection/bleeding cuticles. Sustainability also has to do with financial and health matters.
The nail in your home thing is so wild to me bc I do my own dip nails and all my stuff is in a cracked busted up box under my dresser
I don’t have TikTok so I don’t know about trends on that platform. I only get a mani for special occasions and maybe four pedicures a year (mainly for sandal season) because they usually last a while and surprisingly look good. However, the last time I got a pedi for my birthday in May it seemed like the salon changed their products because my pedi looked terrible and didn’t last long. So I made a purchase at Kapa Nui Nails so I could do my own nails at home. This is a sustainable brand I saw on your blog Shelbi and I love their products! The purchase that I’ve made equates to a mani and pedi at the salon and the supplies will last at least four sandal seasons! I definitely like their products and will use them over the salon products that aren’t great quality. Something I want to anti haul this summer is the Bogg Bag and all the accessories for it. For those that might not know about it, it’s a plastic tote it’s unnecessary just to have for the beach or pool. I’ve seen sporting goods stores will a wall full of Bogg Bags and products. Love these videos!
Why does the cup has A FREAKING BAG PACK 😭😭😭😭
As a barista, that cracking latte has to be the STUPIDIEST trend I've ever seen.
reminds me of the whipped coffee trend. People just made it for Instagram or Tik Tok.
I really needed to hear this. I’ve been pulled into the unnecessary hygiene/clothing halls and this was a slap in the face in the best way possible
Concerning the Halloween decorations: My mum always had the decorations (like one or two boxes) for each season in the attic. We would all get it down and decorate together. Especially for Halloween, the pieces would be wrapped in old newspaper, because they were all ceramics. It was so much fun to unpack them, because a lot of the times we had forgotten some of the items (and also reading the newspaper we would re-use every year was fun). A lot of the lanterns we would fix when they were broken. My mum would only get new ones, if they were unfixable. I feel like people are so obsessed with going with trends and styles that they forget that nostalgia and memory can be equally as rewarding (and that some styles don‘t go out of style)
Yes!! Protest ballet flats and Halloween/fall before September!!!!!!!! And Christmas before December 1st!!!
i saw a fashion youtuber recently talk about trends by saying to think about your gut reaction when you first saw the piece - if you think something is ugly or boring at first but then it grows on you because you keep seeing it, then you're probably not going to wear it much or get bored of it quickly
With you on most of these, but I will be enjoying dreaming about fall (but not purchasing anything for it), and wearing my Clarks ballet flats to work- they’re actually so comfy!
I agree about the nail salon in you home unless is a true art for you and gives you joy, and you are spending the same are more.
As someone who owns a samba pair I love your video. You going off on trendy things that are unnecessary is very funny and it really helps me ground myself to not participate in overconsumerism. 🙏🏼
as a person who has owned sambas (2nd hand) for over 5 years & is known to wear flats and flats only in the summer, it was so funny to find out they're both trending right now, guess it's my time to shine lol
Hi Shelbie, i’ve know about your videos for a while and i occasionally watch them whenever i need help on my sustainable journey, i would like to see you talk more about how you approach unsustainable situations that are out of your control. For exemple: trips to the emergency room, renovations that require new materials, car repairs, caring for a pet (food, vet…) and anything else you think may be hard to swap for a sustainable option but is actually doable! Ps, thank you for not supporting trending stupidity! I don’t have tik tok nor will i ever download it, but seeing these “over consumption” videos being “the norm” on every social platform is exhausting, and seeing a very small percentage of people being against it and finding it stupid is also frustrating, so thank you for sharing and bringing awareness to over consumption and how unnecessary it is💗
Consumerism really pushes holidays on us wayyy too early. I love halloween we dont need to see it this early😂
On the nail things, you can make it a group/community activity as well! Make a group chat or something with your friends, or neighbours, and meet up to do your nails, share colours and equipment and have a chat and good time :)
Though as a teenager, that’d work for me, not sure if that’s very doable for many adults lol
I completely understand and agree with the permanent jewelry for most people but i have a permanent anklet that I absolutely love because I'm a person who wears little to no jewelry so it's perfect for me to not have to think about it but still like having it there and not losing it when i put it away to forget i own it. 😅 (I've had mine for years)
Anti-Haul Idea!!!!!
Un- needed and trendy garden items!!!!!
Can we anti-haul the concept of the “holy grail” product?! I feel like it’s so easy to get pulled into needing the “perfect” version of something when A version will do (and ofc the perfect version probably doesn’t exist). I find myself weakest to influence when it’s something I do need but I’m looking for a functional version or a replacement and get sucked into looking for the “perfect” version. Also because by the time I need to replace something 9 times out of 10 it’s no longer being made so, also let’s anti-haul re-designing everything once a year.
YESSSS I love my second hand Stanley! I refused to buy one until a friend of mine was getting rid of some of hers 😂 my consumerism kicked in HARD
Love my undies! Bought 3 of them 😅
Also, I’m guilty for buying a Stanley accessory. It’s the Velcro pack. In my defense, I use it for chapstick and hand sanitizer. It’s a good reminder that I need to use those things. Easy access. Goes everywhere with me. Fits my AirPods too so I don’t forget them while working out. But I definitely won’t be buying the charms and other nicknacks for it. That’s overkill. I hate digging in my backpack for those things so I thought it’d be helpful and it has.
I use my Stanley DAILY. It was gifted to me last Christmas and it has improved the amount of water I drink.
Thank you for this reminder. You are beautiful, smart and very educated. Very well said. I didn't feel attacked as I am trying to change my lifestyle 😊
I love this video! I will say, I love my permanent jewelry! I’ve had some of mine for over 2 years. It feels more sustainable for me than actually buying random bracelets that go in and out of trends. My two permanent bracelets are my personal style and go with everything I wear. But I feel like I was way ahead of the trend when I got mine! I almost treated getting mine like I was getting a tattoo because I knew I would have them on for a while.
I live in the UK, so we're not as into Hallowe'en as the USA is, but I've used my same decorations for 5+ years: two little witch's hats on wooden stalks that I put in the planter by my door, and one Hallowe'en tinsel rope that I tie to the knocker. (The witch's hats go back in my pot plants after Hallowe'en! I keep them out all year round, I just like them.)
As for nails, let's be real. All you NEED to do them nicely at home is a base, a colour and a top coat. Everything else is superfluous (I do have a wipe clean mat because I'm clumsy)
Liked and subscribed when you started talking about ballet flats - THE PAIN! Pretty sure my years of wearing those shoes gave me plantar fasciitis 10 years later. I also did not know sambas were trending, I used them as a kid for my indoor soccer league, and bought an adult size about 5-8 years ago.
I’m in the same bay living in North Carolina when I see how I decorated coming in July and drive me crazy it’s like the same thing with Christmas in November. You drive me nuts.
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I'm with you on everything but the shoes. Ballet flats and sambas are both classic!
Just bought my first pair of undies so excited!
This entire video is on point. I do my nails at home, always have and I rarely buy new polish. I just use my stash, I have a bottle from Claire’s that’s at least 15 years old and still works great. Fall starts in September. It’s crazy how much I’m already seeing pumpkins, let me enjoy my pool season. The permanent jewelry is something new I hadn’t heard of, and it sounds like the dumbest thing ever, I like swapping out my jewelry and I think most other people do too 😂
Something that's been on my mind lately has been home gyms. Of course this picked up a ton during covid, but now in the fitness world, and especially with fitness influencers, it feels like the new gold standard is to have your own home gym. But there are levels to this. A few years ago, if you had asked me what a home gym should consist of, I would have said a yoga mat, some dumbells/kettlebells, maybe a bench and maybe a piece of secondhand cardio equipment. But now there are influencers with in-home saunas, ice baths, and very expensive machines like pelotons in their homes. Not to mention that a lot of companies now offer a health and wellness stipend for employees that can be used towards things like workout equipment. It's hard because I see both sides of it. In my town, our only budget gym is always packed. It's stressful to go in there. A lot of folks see their workouts as 'me time' and it's very personalized from the lighting to the music etc. But on a grander scale, I do worry about the consumerism of this. If everyone on your block had their own home gym...that's wasteful. I don't know the solution to this, I have a few ideas but this is already such a long comment!