It is so worth it for us coz Christmas decors stay up from September until February LOL I am Filipino and Christmas season starts in September in the Philippines 😂
My beauty advent calendar idea for myself this year- I got a reusable wooden calendar from Target. I’m going to have my partner fill each spot with a single shadow, a glitter, a lipstick, a colorful gel liner, something each day to base a look around. It’s stuff I already own so I know I like it, but may make me revisit some loves I may have forgotten about in the back of a drawer. I’m actually really excited about it!
I'm not spending money on eyeshadow until I hit pan in each of my 11 palettes. I have more than enough eyeshadow and there's no point buying more. What I own has an expiry date, I should use it while it's good!
@@eccentricbooknerd the only reason I have is because I set my eye primer with a matte cream colored shadow. I've hit pan in two of these shades each in my Tartelette and Tartelette In Bloom palettes.
I have to do this as well. I have 25 palettes and I feel bad because I should be using everything more and to be able to use them up. Interesting, I may shop my stash to see what I really love and want to use consistently
I totally agree. I've always said: Different things have different value to different people. If a person wants to save money for a year to be able to buy the bag of their dreams, I think that's awesome! If they have the money to buy one everyday, good for them! If people buy cheap, go ahead! Prioritizing is a personal thing, so one should just make the best of what they got. However "best" looks for you. 🥰 Love and light from Denmark, Scandinavia ❤️
I appreciate content about thoughtful spending and you nailed it! I wish more creators would do it. This year just feels like we need it! Not a million videos about $500 Sephora hauls 🤷🏻♀️
I got rid of my beauty box subscriptions because I realized how little of the products I used out of them. Honestly, I think I was more in love with the idea of receiving a package rather than the contents inside. That's a monthly expense I definitely do not miss. Thank you for creating this video! One of my favorites!
My best advice is to always look at the full price of acquiring the product. The product may only be 20 $ but with taxes, delivery and costoms it can easily be more than double the amount you have to spend.
This is a very european point of view which should be spread throughout the whole world. There are cultures with ridiculous spending habbits just to keep up with others. As always, a fantastic video from you Angie, talking about stuff that matters! ❤
I agree. Buy what you truly like vs over whatever trend is popular or things you don't truly use.....I know people who lean more towards spending money on experiences & trips over items.
I have a hard time not buying all the shinny new releases. Alot of the times the packaging draws me in. I need to stop and save for that one really perfect thing. Thank you for this video.
Great video, Angeschka! 👏🏻 Being overweight and chronicaly ill with very low income there's not a lot of room for stupid purchases 😅. Most of my money goes for food, food supplements and bills. My only splurge is make-up. I buy maybe max. 6 new clothes per year, new sneakers when the old one gets really worn out. I find most of home decor useless, I make the same style Christmas tree every year. I dropped buying make-up backups a while ago too. I'm slowly decluttering my make-up collection. I depot palettes I don't like and save shades from them I like. I have urge to buy new stuff all the time but I keep it under control most of the time. If I really want something, I think how should I use it and where I can store it. I decided a week ago, I will buy 70€ eyeshadow palette I really wanna have for the longest time instead of another affordable one. Because it's THE ONE make-up item I want.
It’s great to hear more people talking about this, conscious and intentional spending is so difficult to build as a habit! It’s nice to see people supporting each other with better choices
I absolutely get what you are saying about holiday home decor. I love Christmas decorations so I do buy a few pieces that I love every year especially after Christmas when everything is on sale but I don’t decorate for other holidays. I also put up my Christmas decorations on November 1st so I can get as much enjoyment out of them as possible 😂
I used to buy one Christmas decoration at the end of the year when they are on sale and let my son pick it out. That was the holiday we absolutely did everything up for.
Just a different perspective... For things that are not expiring & you will use like cleaners, personal care, etc.: 1) you may get volume discounts, 2) the way inflation is going you may actually be paying more at the next purchase, 3) the types of savings accounts that have rates that actually beat inflation pressures tend to be long term deposits, longer than the usage cycle of fmcg & lastly 4) depending on how & where you shop, getting in bulk and travelling less, etc to go shopping may balance out in terms of your carbon footprint.
I agree with not buying advent calendars. My family created our own advent calendars for each other. We set a price and bought small boxes and we shopped for small gifts for each other. It worked out perfectly and everyone got things they liked.
I aaaaalmost bought the melt muerte palette off mercari because it was truly the one that got away and the brand said they were never restocking. I didn’t because it was $58 but being sold for like $250-$400! Then this year they finally did restock it so I got it regularly priced! I’m so glad I didn’t shell out all that money for someone’s preowned palette!
This is a really helpful point of view. I've been trying to really get behind this mindset of only buying backups of things I actually need, and have room to store. The past couple years have been about decluttering my life, and really enjoying the things, and space, that I have.
Thanks so much! You really made me think and decide to stop buying makeup from a couple of brands that treat their customers badly. I just wanted to support these companies and own their entire collections but not at the expense of being treated badly on numerous occasions. I break up with them now and saving my money!
You’re speaking to me about not buying backups. I’m the worst at buying extra bottles of foundation, mascara, etc because I’m worried I’ll run out of my favorites and they may not be in store and it will take too long to ship. 🤣 I need to chill. Great video as always Angie!
Thank you for the tough love 🥹🥹 I needed to hear this. As someone who collects eyeshadow palettes since 2015, I needed to to hear that this! I don’t need to complete sets or buy limited editions on eBay for 4xs the price. 💓💓 This is really helpful especially with Black Friday around the corner, the amount I spend I could actually go an awesome rd trip 🌸 much love from Aus 🇦🇺 X
I have spent way less on makeup this year than the last five years before so I am treating myself to the Clionadh restock which is just about 4 hours away!!!! I’m so excited to try their multichromes 😍 I was getting so bored of all of the same old stuff at like Sephora and Ulta so I only was getting drugstore things I needed like concealers or mascaras, but after finding your channel I’m like oh my God I need to try every single indie brand that you talk about! My husband is getting me your palette and one of the Christmas palettes from Oden’s Eye for my birthday later this month so I cannot wait!!! Love you Angie❤
I'll say that the exception for storage: moving from an apartment that had ample storage space to one with significantly less. My friends suggested that I get rid of things, when I had already decluttered what I could before moving.
Omg yes .. in the beginning talking about clothes and shoes and decor that is me to a T ! Most my fun money goes towards makeup, Skin care and I like to get my nails done !! I like to self tan year round …❤I don’t smoke or drink due to medication I’m On so I have extra money to be able To afford beauty products and that is what makes me happier then clothes and etc … I am married And Have children but for “me” it’s nice makeup and skin care ! This was fun to listen to and chat about 😊as far as daily life goes all our money goes towards our children and family vacations or random trips ❤
I stopped spending my money on everything 😅🙌(no buy) but the makeup items I stopped buying are loose pigments & single potted eye shadows or gel liners. It's such a waste for me. They just go in a box never to be seen again. *speaking of advent calendars (hate them!) I noticed the other day Glamshop gives you the option to see what's in their advent calendars! That's something I could get behind.
I also avoid loose pigments and single potted stuff like the plague! I never use them so I decluttered most of them. Also I found that my single shadows are better than any loose pigment I ever had.
I couldn't agree more. I've had to take a hard look at my buying habits and your point of view helps to reinforce the changes I am making after years of buying things I do not need but feel the compulsion to buy because it's a "good deal." Thank you.
I don’t go looking for items. If an item is “The One” it will find me. I have been wearing the same necklace for almost 14 years. Same watch for five. I will splurge on “the one “, because I know I will wear it until it dies. I would rather have one necklace be “the one” than a pile of random. Same with shoes. I have had my favorite pair resoled by a cobbler, twice now. This may be my OCD, but it works out.
I totally agree with this. I will know what I'm looking for, but I don't spend extra time looking for it. When it shows up it shows up :) Unless it's something I NEED (like underwear haha).
I have a small artificial tree and some gold ornaments, I take it out and use it all december and that’s it. I am also from Europe and I live in a small apartment (normal sized for europeans) so I get it. I don’t want clutter and I don’t have a lot of storage so I wouldn’t have anywhere to store that many decorations.
Yes, about buying only the most needed backups (soap, shampoo,etc.). Me personally, I buy a couple of the same tops or dresses, because I am tall, have ridiculously big chest and small waist so when I find something that fits and I like, I buy backups (I personally don't care about fashion to be bothered that I have the same dress in 3 colours).
for seasonal decor (i only really have a few christmas things) i recommend second hand! it is very easy to find even beautiful vintage pieces (i love 50s christmas decor) for very little money. but even modern pieces and christmas lights are easily available at thrift stores and charity shops for fraction of the cost of new decor.
Candle Day from Bath&BodyWorks it’s right around the corner! The best price for candles of the year😍 $10 or less!! Here are some recommendations for you Angie!: - After dark - Smoked Vainilla Whiskey - Coffee & Whiskey - Leather & Brandy - Cypress & Amber
I agree with your statement about not buying stuff because of FOMO. In like 2016-17 when I was deep into beauty YT, I would feel this weird need to own stuff that I don't really like - I'm not a neutrals person, I love color, there's no reason for me to own several brown palettes haha I battle with deals though, but I've gotten so much better and my low-buy has been going strong for a year now. I only buy backups of my mascara, brow stuff and hair stuff that I go through every 3-4 months if there's a good sale going on. That's it. If I really want something, I'm gonna get it, but it needs to be a researched decision and compared to my existing stuff. I don't need several of the same vibes that bring nothing new. I almost bought both of the Oden's eye christmas releases, but I managed to talk some sense into myself that I don't like cool tones, realistically the Christmas Eve palette is not my style, even if it's stunning to look at.
I don't know why but I just love a Christmas tree. It's the only holiday decor I put up and I look forward to it all year. I get a real tree and put all my childhood ornaments on it and keep it up until my birthday at the beginning of January. Can't wait💚🌲
Love your channel because of your spending reflection. I find that to be my favorite sub-genre of beauty content. I love when we all examine our shopping habits and try to figure out how to shape them to better suit our lives/wallets/morals. ❤ It’s just neat!
The only household item that I purchase a backup for is coffee. I don’t purchase the backup until I have used more than half of the current can. We must have our coffee! 😂 I know you understand that! I buy one new Christmas ornament a year. I have my parents ornaments, some of which are 75 years old! They were married in 1947, and I was born in 1949. I treasure them. I used to buy makeup backups. I no longer do. I’m almost alway on to something new. You are 100% correct about that. 😊 Great video!💛
Thank you for the reminder of what really makes us happy and how this relates to our finances. This is so helpful at this time. I am becoming very minimalistic the older I get and just can’t do clutter. I agree on purchasing pieces for your wardrobe and building your collection. For Christmas I enjoy making my own decorations and then I can throw them out when I’m tired of them guilt free. It’s much more affordable but I realize not everyone has the time/talent to do this. I offer this as a suggestion to overspending on decorations.
Your thoughts on home decor and clothing is SO smart. I only buy clothing if I LOVE it or if it's like something I really like/wear a lot in a different color (I have like 4 of the same workout tops in different clothes because I wear them all the time). We have Christmas decorations but we don't buy more every year unless it's something different and has meaning to us. But you won't catch me with a stuffed turkey on my kitchen table or a giant pumpkin in my front yard! I'm trying to be smarter about makeup these days but i definitely don't buy as much as some of my friends - I only buy stuff I truly love or want. Loved this video btw 💜💜💜
It is very different in Eastern Europe. We HAVE to buy backups of things like cleaning supplies or laoundry things if there is a sale because our money (Forint) is worth less and less every minute and you never know when will you became so broke you couldn't afford it... So it's true for a country or a person who has a stable income and financial situation but not for the people here sadly.
I'm late to the party, but I love this video. Thank you for this topic. I'm learning the lesson in the last few months that I need less things. Decluttering is so good for me.
I’ve started a one year no buy on Nov 1st and all of 2023. No clothes, shoes, accessories, makeup, or nail polish for one year. I was inspired by Hannah Louise Poston.
I learned the don’t buy backups the hard way. Now I will generally only purchase backups when it’s something I use all the time and it’s a good sale, like purchasing hair products during the Sephora sale or a favorite candle when they’re on sale.
Advent calendars are my thing, IF and ONLY IF I already know what's in there and the value is incredibly more than what I'm paying for. This year I bought the Cult Beauty one and the value it's over 1000$, with a discount of more than 70%: this is the kind of bundle I like because I travel a lot with my long distance relationship and I need decent travel sizes, since I use them!
I will do an advent calendar for a brand I've never used before but want to try. It gives me a wide variety of their products and lets me know if any of it's good. They're also smaller-sized items so they're easier to use up. OR if I want travel-sized items of things I know I already love.
I decided not to go for the Cult Beauty advent calendar in the end as I have some of the products and others weren't really for me. So instead I bought the hair, the fragrance and the luxury edit. The product value is similar and the cost slightly less, but for me I knew I would use all of those items. I especially love the fragrance one as it has a home fragrance, 2 gorgeous candles and then perfume samples. I think this can be a great way of buying things so long as you know you will use them! Years ago when the UK first launched beauty advent calendars I bought them a couple of years in a row from different shops and realised I still had stuff left at the end of the year!
@@shendisackett I perfectly agree! I like to gift Cult Beauty/Fragrance/Hair care Edits to friends and family, but since last year's product were fully gone, I figured this year I could treat myself with it! Said by someone like me that has a mini Sephora store in her house, that's something to keep in mind 😅
@@Gaietta18763 I'm the same. Last year I bought my sister in law the self care edit as she's a nurse. I figured I keep buying her beauty and makeup so I should do something different this year! I am that person who likes to keep trying new things. I always say some people smoke, some people drink, I buy makeup, skincare etc... that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it. I was watching this whilst unpacking my Pat McGrath haul.
The only holiday thing I like to have is a tea mug. I use one mug for my morning coffee, and one for my afternoon/evening tea. The tea mug gets switched per holiday, with one for non holiday periods. I want to keep my fall mug until late november, and then switch to my holiday mug, which I'll use until january. Then the valentine's cup. I don't like the "decorating the house" thing, but the mugs make me happy
Great advice. I’m currently cleaning and decluttering and I’m being ruthless with it. If it takes me more than 30 seconds to say keep or toss out it goes.
I think the key is figuring what is the value to me. I own five pairs of shoes, but I own a lot of snarky tee shirts. I have quite a bit of Christmas stuff, but I don't usually add to it. I donated my tree to my mom and bought a tiny metal one that is all I bought in the last three or four years. I usually also wait for the 'right' thing.
Dang! Angelica is talking TRUTHS today. The ONLY advent calendar I bought was Lunar Beauty’s…and only because I saw the final product on your channel! So I very much appreciate that. I’ll take all of your advice!
A few years ago I started to stop shopping at Sephora unless I absolutely needed something or it was a Rouge sale. Even though I find the color story of palletes very inspiring, I’ve gotten realistic about how much eyeshadow one person could possibly use (and the fact that I don’t even wear it much anymore). This year I’ve started to think about “Am I going to need a replacement before the next Rouge sale?”
Thank you for saying what you did about backup’s it’s one thing if you’re getting a backup because it’s the laundry detergent you use and it’s on sale quite another thing if it’s a discontinued perfume and you already have backups of and barely made a dent in the first bottle.
You hit the nail on the head regarding us owning too many things to the point of overkill. I love watching the organizational TH-camr channel,Clutterbug, as she’s one of the few that I hear talking about having “too my much stuff” for the space in which we live (whatever size house), & really emphasizes the need to get rid of things that aren’t bringing us joy. I’ll be the first to raise my hand regarding living in a cluttered home, & realize it’s time to part with some things so as to reduce stress. We often forget that we are having to “manage” everything that we own in some respect, & as someone with chronic illness, I’ve found I no longer have the energy to manage a lot of stuff. 😉
I live in NYC with my husband and 2 boys in a small apartment. Def no room for clutter or a lot of extras. I have to declutter constantly and honestly it feels good not accumulating all the crap!
I'm literally just like you with the buying mentality. Having too much is stressful. I'm trying to minimize atm.. I've been trying to for years because that's what happens when you try to declutter and have a more minimal life after buying stuff you don't need for years on end and trying to dupe instead of buying the thing you truly want - because realistically, a lot of dupes will fully or almost fully amount to the original price of the original item you want. Might as well save up lol.
The only discontinued palette I still think about is Club Nebula. Will I buy it on mercari for $100's of dollars, no. But if they ever re-launch it, I will be there.
Wanna say I loooove this type of video and I agree with everything you said. It helps me also strengthen my low buy and my filters for buying something.
For beauty products, I have to have a backup of eyebrow pencil because they have a tendency to run out after I’ve done one brow. I also have backups of my skincare because I buy it when it’s on sale, and I use the same stuff. For house stuff, I have backups of hand soap and dish soap because I buy them when they are on sale.
Well, many things in Germany are way cheaper than in the Netherlands. So I always buy 6-12 months worth of toilet paper, sunscreen, toothpaste, some tinned food and grains, some cleaning stuff, etc. But all stuff that will definitely be used up. I always buy a gigantic box of laundry powder because it's considerably cheaper than the small ones per wash. So we generally agree I think. The only collection I have is a collection of patches from my travels that I plan to make the most epic quilt with one day. 💜
I totally agree about decor or collection on display. I see things people buy and I don’t understand why because I would never display that even if I think it’s cute or funny. I feel anxious with clutter and extra stuff and I personally think it tackys up the room. Fight all the time with my family about what we are displaying.
I understand what you’re saying about backups and agree, but do want to mention that sometimes things in childhood can cause people to amass backups like that, especially of household goods. Just a good thing to remember.
I am a backup person. I’ve widdled it down though to absolute necessities. I had to stockpile tp at the beginning of the pandemic because it was nowhere for months, so when I saw it I got whatever the limit was. I never buy makeup backups unless it’s concealer, mascara, or face powder cause I go through those quickly.
When you talk about discontinued stuff it always makes me think of the ND Foundation X+? Was it really discontinued in Sweden in the end ? Because in France it's readily available on Sephora still, no shades are sold out.
I Like this kind of get ready. I 100% agree about seasonal decor. When did that even become a thing to redecorate every season! I like my stuff 365 days a year and add a slim Christmas tree with decorations that go with my existing color scheme and a couple of things the kids made that make me happy. It’s especially nice when it’s time to put it away!
Great video! I really appreciate what you were talking about regarding backups and storage, it's something that I am trying to work on in my own life outside of makeup as well. I've heard it said as "Store stuff at the store". My apartment does NOT have space for me to be keeping 8 extra hand soaps!
I like having backups, because it gives me the luxury of not having to shuffle my whole weeks’ schedule solely because I need something that has just run out. However, I don’t buy backups of things that are used up slowly, such as perfume, dishwasher detergent or most makeup items 🤷♀️ to each their own
I’ve bought a lot of stuff and I sell a lot of stuff on Mercari. I’ve had a great experience overall. I will say there are sellers selling older products; eyeshadow pallets, foundation etc…and sellers selling products for way above the retail amount which makes no sense to me! There are way more honest and good sellers than dishonest ones. I’ve bought designer phone cases, designer jewelry, Clothes, coats, ton of makeup, skincare, makeup brushes, almost everything was brand new and 50-80% off of retail. It’s great if u have a lot and want to sell it
These are some really unique perspectives! To your point -- something like soap or laundry detergent isn't suddenly going to disappear tomorrow; it will always be there and you can just buy more when you run out!
I have come to the same position as you with clothes. I have spent close to $400 over years blowing through so many black pumps. I finally got sick of it and when I was in Vegas I had a chance to try on pumps from Saint Laurent. They felt and looked magical. I bought them. Now I never need to buy black pumps ever again!
I agree wholeheartedly with most of everything you’ve said, but I took that advice from a different TH-camr, in regard to not buying back ups, and it bit me in the butt! My favorite foundation is now discontinued and I cannot find it anywhere… So now I am on the hunt for a foundation that works for me, which is a huge pain. Once I find a foundation that I love again, I will buy a back up or two!
I don't buy holiday decorations either! I don't enjoy putting them up or taking them down, and for me as someone who doesn't have anyone to share expenses with, I pay too much rent to give space to stuff I rarely see or use.
I don't buy clothes often - only really to fill a gap in the wardrobe or replace something that's been retired. I have backups of things like skincare but I only buy them if I'm running low/ getting close to finishing something in that category up. The only backup make-up item I have is mascara/brow gel because I buy them on sale in bulk and pull out a new one every couple of months. I currently have 2 mascaras and 1 brow gel that haven't been opened yet that I bought in the last few months. If I see something in multiple shades from a formula I want to try, I only buy 1 shade that I think is my favourite to test it out. If I like it, I'll get more but if I hate it, I declutter it - I'm not here to waste money.
My holiday decor consists of kitchen tea towels and pot holders. I enjoy rotating those out for different seasons and holidays. I do hunt down perfumes from time to time when I come across a interesting obscure recommendation. Really enjoy these kinds of videos.
I buy my Apple cider vinegar hair rinse every year during the sephora sale. I'm starting the bottle I bought last year tomorrow. I purposely have a bottle on hand as I keep my hair short in the summer and I grow it out for winter. I use it more frequently in winter, so there's a good chance I could use it before the next sephora sale.
Whenever my parents visit, they always want to buy a bunch of stuff for my house. I truly appreciate it and don’t want to be ungrateful, but I have to try and convince them I don’t need 6 bottles of cleaner or extra large pack of paper towels. I appreciate the gesture, but they’re bigger than my couch 😂
Totally agree about shoes. I now have American Duchess that are $200-$300 a pair and I only own 3 heels now. The added question you ask is will I get the hundreds out of it. Yes if it's green or the Bernadette cuz I just love them. And they can be re soled
Haven’t bought foundation, primer, mascara, blush, eyeshadow palettes, brushes, bronzer, highlight, lipstick or liquid nail polish in 2 years. I do not miss it. Using up what I have and that’s it. 🤷🏾♀️
P.s. I hear you and I appreciate that most people don't need backups of most things most of the time. That calculus changed a bit for me when we bought our dream house. It's only 30 minutes away "from town," but it's 2000 feet above town. We live at 7100 feet. Even though I work in town and get groceries and supplies weekly, a big snowstorm can screw that up. And it used to be that when I was cooking and forgot something, if would just go get it. Now, if I forgot an ingredient, I may not cook that dish. The one road can wash out in flash floods. I hate clutter, too, but I do have more backups of miss stuff then we used to.
I buy the earth minni eyeshodow palette from melt and i loveeeee it because i love melt color story and formula and i love greens and yellows so i was thinking “maybe i will love all of them because theyre 10% off” and angy its “NOoo, you dont need that, save youre money”😂❤ thanks angy.
nothing to do with the video subject but i just want to mention much i am digging all the silver and gray and ash tones that are at your roots. i think that looks gorgeous!
Great video! In these times I hope this helps those who need to take a step back and save. I’m like you that I don’t like clutter and question myself if I Need something or not. We all have those moments though that make us want to jump thinking it will fulfill something it never does.
If you feel this way about clutter I can only imagine how you feel when u get PR or when you start to get much more PR. I have anxiety attacks watching someone unbox a ton of PR lol You are giving really great advice for the every day consumer....I didn't start buying a ton of makeup until I started watching TH-cam lol I finally quit and got help with my fomo issues lol
Sweetie. You’re so smart! I’m a minimalist in a lot of ways but I just started a TH-cam channel so I’m still developing a makeup collection. I also recently began up my wardrobe game so I’m working on that too. It’s hard. I feel guilty buying things.
Omg the advent calendar situation with Chanel last year (I think? 2 years ago?), let’s all recall that this year 😂 Shoes are the perfect example of why you invest in the right/good items and don’t need more. I wear the same 3 pairs of shoes every day. Granted I am not a shoe gal, like I love a cute shoe.. I appreciate those extra fancy pretty shoes, but that’s not my joy, and my feet need the special support because they are wide and flat with an insane instep, I can’t just wear whatever so I appreciate from afar. I love this chat.. don’t buy what you don’t use!
Great advice for people living in the city, when it costs 25 dollars in gas just to make a run into town, you stock up when you go 😂 Aaaahhh, the joys of living rurally 🤦♀️We have a huge freezer so we can stock up om food and make less grocery runs. Nothing is worse than realizing you need that one thing. It doesn't make sense to run to town for just that one thing, so you do without :(
This is such a great video! I have so much makeup that I don’t think I’ll ever use in my lifetime and I’m only 50! I stopped buying makeup a few months ago. The only thing I’ll buy is foundation, primer, and setting spray.
I have a very small shoe collection, as they aren't my collector thing. However, they are an item I will spend money on (along with bras). I want my body to be well supported, so "fewer but better" is ideal here 👌🏻 Regarding Christmas decorations, when we relocated to our new country a few years ago, I got a lovely hand crafted wooden advent calendar. It is a tree shape made out of little multicoloured gift boxes and I love it! I fill with small snacks my husband likes and I get a real kick out of watching him open the boxes 😆🥰 This is our new tradition and it makes a lovely table centrepiece. Last year I added a small tabletop tree, pre decorated. I can pop it in a bag and shove it at the back of a cupboard. Then pull it out come Dec, already to go 🥳
Holiday decor is totally worth it when you know deep down it's staying up until March.
hahaha :P I take mine down before New Years Eve
It is so worth it for us coz Christmas decors stay up from September until February LOL I am Filipino and Christmas season starts in September in the Philippines 😂
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OMG i hate when i see Christmas decor being saled in September 🤣🤣🤣🤣
My beauty advent calendar idea for myself this year- I got a reusable wooden calendar from Target. I’m going to have my partner fill each spot with a single shadow, a glitter, a lipstick, a colorful gel liner, something each day to base a look around. It’s stuff I already own so I know I like it, but may make me revisit some loves I may have forgotten about in the back of a drawer. I’m actually really excited about it!
That's a really cool idea!
Wow, that is super brilliant and a great bonding idea! ❤M
I'm not spending money on eyeshadow until I hit pan in each of my 11 palettes. I have more than enough eyeshadow and there's no point buying more. What I own has an expiry date, I should use it while it's good!
that is a very good plan!
Goals! I need to do this too! 🙌
This is a lofty goal, i realized reading this that i have never hit pan on an eyeshadow. I need to work on that. ❤️
@@eccentricbooknerd the only reason I have is because I set my eye primer with a matte cream colored shadow. I've hit pan in two of these shades each in my Tartelette and Tartelette In Bloom palettes.
I have to do this as well. I have 25 palettes and I feel bad because I should be using everything more and to be able to use them up. Interesting, I may shop my stash to see what I really love and want to use consistently
I totally agree. I've always said: Different things have different value to different people. If a person wants to save money for a year to be able to buy the bag of their dreams, I think that's awesome! If they have the money to buy one everyday, good for them! If people buy cheap, go ahead! Prioritizing is a personal thing, so one should just make the best of what they got. However "best" looks for you. 🥰 Love and light from Denmark, Scandinavia ❤️
I appreciate you loudly voicing out these opinions because it goes largely unnoticed or ignored in the beauty community!
I'd love to find more channels that are speaking up about excess consumerism - I've noticed I've found a few and it's refreshing to see.
I appreciate content about thoughtful spending and you nailed it! I wish more creators would do it. This year just feels like we need it! Not a million videos about $500 Sephora hauls 🤷🏻♀️
I got rid of my beauty box subscriptions because I realized how little of the products I used out of them. Honestly, I think I was more in love with the idea of receiving a package rather than the contents inside. That's a monthly expense I definitely do not miss.
Thank you for creating this video! One of my favorites!
My best advice is to always look at the full price of acquiring the product. The product may only be 20 $ but with taxes, delivery and costoms it can easily be more than double the amount you have to spend.
This is a very european point of view which should be spread throughout the whole world. There are cultures with ridiculous spending habbits just to keep up with others. As always, a fantastic video from you Angie, talking about stuff that matters! ❤
I agree. Buy what you truly like vs over whatever trend is popular or things you don't truly use.....I know people who lean more towards spending money on experiences & trips over items.
I have a hard time not buying all the shinny new releases. Alot of the times the packaging draws me in. I need to stop and save for that one really perfect thing. Thank you for this video.
Great video, Angeschka! 👏🏻 Being overweight and chronicaly ill with very low income there's not a lot of room for stupid purchases 😅. Most of my money goes for food, food supplements and bills. My only splurge is make-up. I buy maybe max. 6 new clothes per year, new sneakers when the old one gets really worn out. I find most of home decor useless, I make the same style Christmas tree every year. I dropped buying make-up backups a while ago too. I'm slowly decluttering my make-up collection. I depot palettes I don't like and save shades from them I like. I have urge to buy new stuff all the time but I keep it under control most of the time. If I really want something, I think how should I use it and where I can store it. I decided a week ago, I will buy 70€ eyeshadow palette I really wanna have for the longest time instead of another affordable one. Because it's THE ONE make-up item I want.
It’s great to hear more people talking about this, conscious and intentional spending is so difficult to build as a habit! It’s nice to see people supporting each other with better choices
I absolutely get what you are saying about holiday home decor. I love Christmas decorations so I do buy a few pieces that I love every year especially after Christmas when everything is on sale but I don’t decorate for other holidays. I also put up my Christmas decorations on November 1st so I can get as much enjoyment out of them as possible 😂
I used to buy one Christmas decoration at the end of the year when they are on sale and let my son pick it out. That was the holiday we absolutely did everything up for.
Sounds like my mom. Her decorations are older than me.
Same and then it stays all the way through 3 Kings Day 😂. Most of my decor is 12 years old but I'll grab a new ornament every year.
Just a different perspective...
For things that are not expiring & you will use like cleaners, personal care, etc.: 1) you may get volume discounts, 2) the way inflation is going you may actually be paying more at the next purchase, 3) the types of savings accounts that have rates that actually beat inflation pressures tend to be long term deposits, longer than the usage cycle of fmcg & lastly 4) depending on how & where you shop, getting in bulk and travelling less, etc to go shopping may balance out in terms of your carbon footprint.
Good morning Angie! I personally am going on a no-buy November, (and possibly longer) so this is super encouraging! Have a great day ❤❤
Yes, me too! It´s so hard when all the Holiday releases, but I try to stay strong 🤩
I agree with not buying advent calendars. My family created our own advent calendars for each other. We set a price and bought small boxes and we shopped for small gifts for each other. It worked out perfectly and everyone got things they liked.
Oh that sounds lovely :)
I aaaaalmost bought the melt muerte palette off mercari because it was truly the one that got away and the brand said they were never restocking. I didn’t because it was $58 but being sold for like $250-$400! Then this year they finally did restock it so I got it regularly priced! I’m so glad I didn’t shell out all that money for someone’s preowned palette!
This is a really helpful point of view. I've been trying to really get behind this mindset of only buying backups of things I actually need, and have room to store. The past couple years have been about decluttering my life, and really enjoying the things, and space, that I have.
Thanks so much!
You really made me think and decide to stop buying makeup from a couple of brands that treat their customers badly. I just wanted to support these companies and own their entire collections but not at the expense of being treated badly on numerous occasions.
I break up with them now and saving my money!
You’re speaking to me about not buying backups. I’m the worst at buying extra bottles of foundation, mascara, etc because I’m worried I’ll run out of my favorites and they may not be in store and it will take too long to ship. 🤣 I need to chill. Great video as always Angie!
Thank you for the tough love 🥹🥹 I needed to hear this. As someone who collects eyeshadow palettes since 2015, I needed to to hear that this! I don’t need to complete sets or buy limited editions on eBay for 4xs the price. 💓💓
This is really helpful especially with Black Friday around the corner, the amount I spend I could actually go an awesome rd trip 🌸 much love from Aus 🇦🇺 X
I had 150+ palettes this time last year and now maybe 40-45, I actually have palettes I can see dents in now lol 😆 it feels good
Morning! I'm in your time zone and I love waking up to your videos! I'm really enjoying the no buy videos.
I have spent way less on makeup this year than the last five years before so I am treating myself to the Clionadh restock which is just about 4 hours away!!!! I’m so excited to try their multichromes 😍 I was getting so bored of all of the same old stuff at like Sephora and Ulta so I only was getting drugstore things I needed like concealers or mascaras, but after finding your channel I’m like oh my God I need to try every single indie brand that you talk about! My husband is getting me your palette and one of the Christmas palettes from Oden’s Eye for my birthday later this month so I cannot wait!!! Love you Angie❤
I'll say that the exception for storage: moving from an apartment that had ample storage space to one with significantly less. My friends suggested that I get rid of things, when I had already decluttered what I could before moving.
Omg yes .. in the beginning talking about clothes and shoes and decor that is me to a T !
Most my fun money goes towards makeup,
Skin care and I like to get my nails done !! I like to self tan year round …❤I don’t smoke or drink due to medication I’m
On so I have extra money to be able To afford beauty products and that is what makes me happier then clothes and etc … I am married And Have children but for “me” it’s nice makeup and skin care ! This was fun to listen to and chat about 😊as far as daily life goes all our money goes towards our children and family vacations or random trips ❤
I stopped spending my money on everything 😅🙌(no buy) but the makeup items I stopped buying are loose pigments & single potted eye shadows or gel liners. It's such a waste for me. They just go in a box never to be seen again. *speaking of advent calendars (hate them!) I noticed the other day Glamshop gives you the option to see what's in their advent calendars! That's something I could get behind.
well all advent calendars usually offers the option to see what is in them, at least in Europe I think you have to :)
I also avoid loose pigments and single potted stuff like the plague! I never use them so I decluttered most of them. Also I found that my single shadows are better than any loose pigment I ever had.
Hi, Cecily ❤ so fun running into you here 😂
I couldn't agree more. I've had to take a hard look at my buying habits and your point of view helps to reinforce the changes I am making after years of buying things I do not need but feel the compulsion to buy because it's a "good deal." Thank you.
I don’t go looking for items. If an item is “The One” it will find me. I have been wearing the same necklace for almost 14 years. Same watch for five. I will splurge on “the one “, because I know I will wear it until it dies. I would rather have one necklace be “the one” than a pile of random. Same with shoes. I have had my favorite pair resoled by a cobbler, twice now. This may be my OCD, but it works out.
I totally agree with this. I will know what I'm looking for, but I don't spend extra time looking for it. When it shows up it shows up :) Unless it's something I NEED (like underwear haha).
I have a small artificial tree and some gold ornaments, I take it out and use it all december and that’s it. I am also from Europe and I live in a small apartment (normal sized for europeans) so I get it. I don’t want clutter and I don’t have a lot of storage so I wouldn’t have anywhere to store that many decorations.
Yes, about buying only the most needed backups (soap, shampoo,etc.). Me personally, I buy a couple of the same tops or dresses, because I am tall, have ridiculously big chest and small waist so when I find something that fits and I like, I buy backups (I personally don't care about fashion to be bothered that I have the same dress in 3 colours).
for seasonal decor (i only really have a few christmas things) i recommend second hand! it is very easy to find even beautiful vintage pieces (i love 50s christmas decor) for very little money. but even modern pieces and christmas lights are easily available at thrift stores and charity shops for fraction of the cost of new decor.
Candle Day from Bath&BodyWorks it’s right around the corner! The best price for candles of the year😍 $10 or less!! Here are some recommendations for you Angie!:
- After dark
- Smoked Vainilla Whiskey
- Coffee & Whiskey
- Leather & Brandy
- Cypress & Amber
I agree with your statement about not buying stuff because of FOMO. In like 2016-17 when I was deep into beauty YT, I would feel this weird need to own stuff that I don't really like - I'm not a neutrals person, I love color, there's no reason for me to own several brown palettes haha
I battle with deals though, but I've gotten so much better and my low-buy has been going strong for a year now. I only buy backups of my mascara, brow stuff and hair stuff that I go through every 3-4 months if there's a good sale going on. That's it. If I really want something, I'm gonna get it, but it needs to be a researched decision and compared to my existing stuff. I don't need several of the same vibes that bring nothing new. I almost bought both of the Oden's eye christmas releases, but I managed to talk some sense into myself that I don't like cool tones, realistically the Christmas Eve palette is not my style, even if it's stunning to look at.
I don't know why but I just love a Christmas tree. It's the only holiday decor I put up and I look forward to it all year. I get a real tree and put all my childhood ornaments on it and keep it up until my birthday at the beginning of January. Can't wait💚🌲
Love your channel because of your spending reflection. I find that to be my favorite sub-genre of beauty content. I love when we all examine our shopping habits and try to figure out how to shape them to better suit our lives/wallets/morals. ❤ It’s just neat!
The only household item that I purchase a backup for is coffee. I don’t purchase the backup until I have used more than half of the current can. We must have our coffee! 😂
I know you understand that!
I buy one new Christmas ornament a year. I have my parents ornaments, some of which are 75 years old! They were married in 1947, and I was born in 1949. I treasure them.
I used to buy makeup backups. I no longer do. I’m almost alway on to something new. You are 100% correct about that. 😊
Great video!💛
Thank you for the reminder of what really makes us happy and how this relates to our finances. This is so helpful at this time. I am becoming very minimalistic the older I get and just can’t do clutter. I agree on purchasing pieces for your wardrobe and building your collection. For Christmas I enjoy making my own decorations and then I can throw them out when I’m tired of them guilt free. It’s much more affordable but I realize not everyone has the time/talent to do this. I offer this as a suggestion to overspending on decorations.
Your thoughts on home decor and clothing is SO smart. I only buy clothing if I LOVE it or if it's like something I really like/wear a lot in a different color (I have like 4 of the same workout tops in different clothes because I wear them all the time). We have Christmas decorations but we don't buy more every year unless it's something different and has meaning to us. But you won't catch me with a stuffed turkey on my kitchen table or a giant pumpkin in my front yard! I'm trying to be smarter about makeup these days but i definitely don't buy as much as some of my friends - I only buy stuff I truly love or want. Loved this video btw 💜💜💜
It is very different in Eastern Europe. We HAVE to buy backups of things like cleaning supplies or laoundry things if there is a sale because our money (Forint) is worth less and less every minute and you never know when will you became so broke you couldn't afford it... So it's true for a country or a person who has a stable income and financial situation but not for the people here sadly.
I'm late to the party, but I love this video. Thank you for this topic. I'm learning the lesson in the last few months that I need less things. Decluttering is so good for me.
I’ve started a one year no buy on Nov 1st and all of 2023. No clothes, shoes, accessories, makeup, or nail polish for one year. I was inspired by Hannah Louise Poston.
I learned the don’t buy backups the hard way. Now I will generally only purchase backups when it’s something I use all the time and it’s a good sale, like purchasing hair products during the Sephora sale or a favorite candle when they’re on sale.
Advent calendars are my thing, IF and ONLY IF I already know what's in there and the value is incredibly more than what I'm paying for. This year I bought the Cult Beauty one and the value it's over 1000$, with a discount of more than 70%: this is the kind of bundle I like because I travel a lot with my long distance relationship and I need decent travel sizes, since I use them!
I will do an advent calendar for a brand I've never used before but want to try. It gives me a wide variety of their products and lets me know if any of it's good. They're also smaller-sized items so they're easier to use up. OR if I want travel-sized items of things I know I already love.
I decided not to go for the Cult Beauty advent calendar in the end as I have some of the products and others weren't really for me. So instead I bought the hair, the fragrance and the luxury edit. The product value is similar and the cost slightly less, but for me I knew I would use all of those items. I especially love the fragrance one as it has a home fragrance, 2 gorgeous candles and then perfume samples. I think this can be a great way of buying things so long as you know you will use them! Years ago when the UK first launched beauty advent calendars I bought them a couple of years in a row from different shops and realised I still had stuff left at the end of the year!
@@shendisackett I perfectly agree! I like to gift Cult Beauty/Fragrance/Hair care Edits to friends and family, but since last year's product were fully gone, I figured this year I could treat myself with it! Said by someone like me that has a mini Sephora store in her house, that's something to keep in mind 😅
@@Gaietta18763 I'm the same. Last year I bought my sister in law the self care edit as she's a nurse. I figured I keep buying her beauty and makeup so I should do something different this year! I am that person who likes to keep trying new things. I always say some people smoke, some people drink, I buy makeup, skincare etc... that's my excuse and I'm sticking with it. I was watching this whilst unpacking my Pat McGrath haul.
The only holiday thing I like to have is a tea mug. I use one mug for my morning coffee, and one for my afternoon/evening tea. The tea mug gets switched per holiday, with one for non holiday periods. I want to keep my fall mug until late november, and then switch to my holiday mug, which I'll use until january. Then the valentine's cup.
I don't like the "decorating the house" thing, but the mugs make me happy
Yes!!! 🙌🏻 I recently talked about financial responsibility. Buying a Chanel bag does NOT make you rich, especially if it’s on your credit card.
Great advice. I’m currently cleaning and decluttering and I’m being ruthless with it. If it takes me more than 30 seconds to say keep or toss out it goes.
I think the key is figuring what is the value to me. I own five pairs of shoes, but I own a lot of snarky tee shirts. I have quite a bit of Christmas stuff, but I don't usually add to it. I donated my tree to my mom and bought a tiny metal one that is all I bought in the last three or four years. I usually also wait for the 'right' thing.
Dang! Angelica is talking TRUTHS today. The ONLY advent calendar I bought was Lunar Beauty’s…and only because I saw the final product on your channel! So I very much appreciate that. I’ll take all of your advice!
I know you like orange but this purplish mauve looks so beautiful on you. It matches your eyes and hair so beautifully.
A few years ago I started to stop shopping at Sephora unless I absolutely needed something or it was a Rouge sale. Even though I find the color story of palletes very inspiring, I’ve gotten realistic about how much eyeshadow one person could possibly use (and the fact that I don’t even wear it much anymore). This year I’ve started to think about “Am I going to need a replacement before the next Rouge sale?”
Good morning Angie!! Happy 🐫 day! Excited to watch🤗 Love your chatty GRWM videos! Hope you have an amazing day 💙💜💚😊
Good morning!
Okay I think this is one of the first videos I have watched of yours and YES I love the honesty 😉
Thank you for saying what you did about backup’s it’s one thing if you’re getting a backup because it’s the laundry detergent you use and it’s on sale quite another thing if it’s a discontinued perfume and you already have backups of and barely made a dent in the first bottle.
You hit the nail on the head regarding us owning too many things to the point of overkill. I love watching the organizational TH-camr channel,Clutterbug, as she’s one of the few that I hear talking about having “too my much stuff” for the space in which we live (whatever size house), & really emphasizes the need to get rid of things that aren’t bringing us joy. I’ll be the first to raise my hand regarding living in a cluttered home, & realize it’s time to part with some things so as to reduce stress. We often forget that we are having to “manage” everything that we own in some respect, & as someone with chronic illness, I’ve found I no longer have the energy to manage a lot of stuff. 😉
I live in NYC with my husband and 2 boys in a small apartment. Def no room for clutter or a lot of extras. I have to declutter constantly and honestly it feels good not accumulating all the crap!
I'm literally just like you with the buying mentality. Having too much is stressful. I'm trying to minimize atm.. I've been trying to for years because that's what happens when you try to declutter and have a more minimal life after buying stuff you don't need for years on end and trying to dupe instead of buying the thing you truly want - because realistically, a lot of dupes will fully or almost fully amount to the original price of the original item you want. Might as well save up lol.
The only discontinued palette I still think about is Club Nebula. Will I buy it on mercari for $100's of dollars, no. But if they ever re-launch it, I will be there.
Wanna say I loooove this type of video and I agree with everything you said. It helps me also strengthen my low buy and my filters for buying something.
For beauty products, I have to have a backup of eyebrow pencil because they have a tendency to run out after I’ve done one brow. I also have backups of my skincare because I buy it when it’s on sale, and I use the same stuff. For house stuff, I have backups of hand soap and dish soap because I buy them when they are on sale.
Well, many things in Germany are way cheaper than in the Netherlands. So I always buy 6-12 months worth of toilet paper, sunscreen, toothpaste, some tinned food and grains, some cleaning stuff, etc. But all stuff that will definitely be used up. I always buy a gigantic box of laundry powder because it's considerably cheaper than the small ones per wash. So we generally agree I think.
The only collection I have is a collection of patches from my travels that I plan to make the most epic quilt with one day. 💜
I totally agree about decor or collection on display. I see things people buy and I don’t understand why because I would never display that even if I think it’s cute or funny. I feel anxious with clutter and extra stuff and I personally think it tackys up the room. Fight all the time with my family about what we are displaying.
I love your videos & always listen to your recommendations because they’re always good! GORGEOUS xx
Thank you so much!!
I understand what you’re saying about backups and agree, but do want to mention that sometimes things in childhood can cause people to amass backups like that, especially of household goods. Just a good thing to remember.
I am a backup person. I’ve widdled it down though to absolute necessities. I had to stockpile tp at the beginning of the pandemic because it was nowhere for months, so when I saw it I got whatever the limit was. I never buy makeup backups unless it’s concealer, mascara, or face powder cause I go through those quickly.
When you talk about discontinued stuff it always makes me think of the ND Foundation X+? Was it really discontinued in Sweden in the end ? Because in France it's readily available on Sephora still, no shades are sold out.
I Like this kind of get ready. I 100% agree about seasonal decor. When did that even become a thing to redecorate every season! I like my stuff 365 days a year and add a slim Christmas tree with decorations that go with my existing color scheme and a couple of things the kids made that make me happy. It’s especially nice when it’s time to put it away!
Great video! I really appreciate what you were talking about regarding backups and storage, it's something that I am trying to work on in my own life outside of makeup as well. I've heard it said as "Store stuff at the store". My apartment does NOT have space for me to be keeping 8 extra hand soaps!
I like having backups, because it gives me the luxury of not having to shuffle my whole weeks’ schedule solely because I need something that has just run out. However, I don’t buy backups of things that are used up slowly, such as perfume, dishwasher detergent or most makeup items 🤷♀️ to each their own
Perfect resume of European versus American consumers' trends
Love this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Totally agree on advent calendars.....waste.
I’ve bought a lot of stuff and I sell a lot of stuff on Mercari. I’ve had a great experience overall. I will say there are sellers selling older products; eyeshadow pallets, foundation etc…and sellers selling products for way above the retail amount which makes no sense to me! There are way more honest and good sellers than dishonest ones. I’ve bought designer phone cases, designer jewelry, Clothes, coats, ton of makeup, skincare, makeup brushes, almost everything was brand new and 50-80% off of retail. It’s great if u have a lot and want to sell it
These are some really unique perspectives! To your point -- something like soap or laundry detergent isn't suddenly going to disappear tomorrow; it will always be there and you can just buy more when you run out!
I have come to the same position as you with clothes. I have spent close to $400 over years blowing through so many black pumps. I finally got sick of it and when I was in Vegas I had a chance to try on pumps from Saint Laurent. They felt and looked magical. I bought them. Now I never need to buy black pumps ever again!
I agree wholeheartedly with most of everything you’ve said, but I took that advice from a different TH-camr, in regard to not buying back ups, and it bit me in the butt! My favorite foundation is now discontinued and I cannot find it anywhere… So now I am on the hunt for a foundation that works for me, which is a huge pain. Once I find a foundation that I love again, I will buy a back up or two!
So much wisdom in this video. I’m at all the points you mentioned Angie. Thank you ❤
I don't buy holiday decorations either! I don't enjoy putting them up or taking them down, and for me as someone who doesn't have anyone to share expenses with, I pay too much rent to give space to stuff I rarely see or use.
The only advent calendar I know I would like and spend my money on is the Lush one, because it’s all similar products I know I’ll like and use!
I don't buy clothes often - only really to fill a gap in the wardrobe or replace something that's been retired. I have backups of things like skincare but I only buy them if I'm running low/ getting close to finishing something in that category up. The only backup make-up item I have is mascara/brow gel because I buy them on sale in bulk and pull out a new one every couple of months. I currently have 2 mascaras and 1 brow gel that haven't been opened yet that I bought in the last few months. If I see something in multiple shades from a formula I want to try, I only buy 1 shade that I think is my favourite to test it out. If I like it, I'll get more but if I hate it, I declutter it - I'm not here to waste money.
My holiday decor consists of kitchen tea towels and pot holders. I enjoy rotating those out for different seasons and holidays. I do hunt down perfumes from time to time when I come across a interesting obscure recommendation. Really enjoy these kinds of videos.
I do the same! I like that those items can be festive but serve a practical purpose!
I buy my Apple cider vinegar hair rinse every year during the sephora sale. I'm starting the bottle I bought last year tomorrow. I purposely have a bottle on hand as I keep my hair short in the summer and I grow it out for winter. I use it more frequently in winter, so there's a good chance I could use it before the next sephora sale.
Whenever my parents visit, they always want to buy a bunch of stuff for my house. I truly appreciate it and don’t want to be ungrateful, but I have to try and convince them I don’t need 6 bottles of cleaner or extra large pack of paper towels. I appreciate the gesture, but they’re bigger than my couch 😂
Totally agree about shoes. I now have American Duchess that are $200-$300 a pair and I only own 3 heels now. The added question you ask is will I get the hundreds out of it. Yes if it's green or the Bernadette cuz I just love them. And they can be re soled
Haven’t bought foundation, primer, mascara, blush, eyeshadow palettes, brushes, bronzer, highlight, lipstick or liquid nail polish in 2 years. I do not miss it. Using up what I have and that’s it. 🤷🏾♀️
Aspire to be like you😭😭
P.s. I hear you and I appreciate that most people don't need backups of most things most of the time. That calculus changed a bit for me when we bought our dream house. It's only 30 minutes away "from town," but it's 2000 feet above town. We live at 7100 feet. Even though I work in town and get groceries and supplies weekly, a big snowstorm can screw that up. And it used to be that when I was cooking and forgot something, if would just go get it. Now, if I forgot an ingredient, I may not cook that dish. The one road can wash out in flash floods. I hate clutter, too, but I do have more backups of miss stuff then we used to.
Great vid angeschka wish more influences were as honest as u ty
I buy the earth minni eyeshodow palette from melt and i loveeeee it because i love melt color story and formula and i love greens and yellows so i was thinking “maybe i will love all of them because theyre 10% off” and angy its “NOoo, you dont need that, save youre money”😂❤ thanks angy.
nothing to do with the video subject but i just want to mention much i am digging all the silver and gray and ash tones that are at your roots. i think that looks gorgeous!
Great video! In these times I hope this helps those who need to take a step back and save. I’m like you that I don’t like clutter and question myself if I Need something or not. We all have those moments though that make us want to jump thinking it will fulfill something it never does.
I totally agree about advent calendars. I have watched you tubers buy and open them and they ate full of stuff I don’t want or small sample sizes.
If you feel this way about clutter I can only imagine how you feel when u get PR or when you start to get much more PR. I have anxiety attacks watching someone unbox a ton of PR lol You are giving really great advice for the every day consumer....I didn't start buying a ton of makeup until I started watching TH-cam lol I finally quit and got help with my fomo issues lol
Omg I have a pile of stuff I give to friends and neighbours 🙈
For backups: let the store do the storing!
Sweetie. You’re so smart! I’m a minimalist in a lot of ways but I just started a TH-cam channel so I’m still developing a makeup collection. I also recently began up my wardrobe game so I’m working on that too. It’s hard. I feel guilty buying things.
I recent years I have become similar with the decor stuff for the same reason. I find I am happy just having small things sprinkled around.
Omg the advent calendar situation with Chanel last year (I think? 2 years ago?), let’s all recall that this year 😂
Shoes are the perfect example of why you invest in the right/good items and don’t need more. I wear the same 3 pairs of shoes every day. Granted I am not a shoe gal, like I love a cute shoe.. I appreciate those extra fancy pretty shoes, but that’s not my joy, and my feet need the special support because they are wide and flat with an insane instep, I can’t just wear whatever so I appreciate from afar. I love this chat.. don’t buy what you don’t use!
Great advice for people living in the city, when it costs 25 dollars in gas just to make a run into town, you stock up when you go 😂 Aaaahhh, the joys of living rurally 🤦♀️We have a huge freezer so we can stock up om food and make less grocery runs. Nothing is worse than realizing you need that one thing. It doesn't make sense to run to town for just that one thing, so you do without :(
Completely agree about the advent calendars and mystery boxes
love this advaices, i need to hear this, thank you queen
This is such a great video! I have so much makeup that I don’t think I’ll ever use in my lifetime and I’m only 50! I stopped buying makeup a few months ago. The only thing I’ll buy is foundation, primer, and setting spray.
LOVE this commentary! You are preaching to my soul! I need to follow all your tips. You really are my "spirit animal!" 😆
I have a very small shoe collection, as they aren't my collector thing. However, they are an item I will spend money on (along with bras). I want my body to be well supported, so "fewer but better" is ideal here 👌🏻
Regarding Christmas decorations, when we relocated to our new country a few years ago, I got a lovely hand crafted wooden advent calendar. It is a tree shape made out of little multicoloured gift boxes and I love it! I fill with small snacks my husband likes and I get a real kick out of watching him open the boxes 😆🥰 This is our new tradition and it makes a lovely table centrepiece. Last year I added a small tabletop tree, pre decorated. I can pop it in a bag and shove it at the back of a cupboard. Then pull it out come Dec, already to go 🥳