16 Things I No Longer Buy As A Luxury Minimalist | live an intentional life

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  • @Buttercookiesssss
    @Buttercookiesssss 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +82

    1. New Car
    2. Gym Membership
    3. Foreign currency cash
    4. No impulse purchases
    5. New Books
    6. No Luxury Skincare
    7. Investment on luxury for profit
    8. No Luxury Gifts
    9. No Greeting cards
    10. Subscription services
    Thank you for the tips! Xx

    • @huttone8378
      @huttone8378 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      🌻So practical and helpful. We love this!

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Thank you! xx

    • @Au-19
      @Au-19 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Definitely agree! Blistex , the top of lip balms 👄
      The only thing I keep on spending is gym membership, as I go 3 times a week 🙂

    • @Au-19
      @Au-19 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@Celinamars666 😊🤗

  • @ms.schnapp7415
    @ms.schnapp7415 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +27

    Great list! On a recent trip, I did not buy a single souvenir. Time wasn’t spent shopping and my return bags were lighter. It was liberating.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for sharing xx

    • @lenilynfeliciano2304
      @lenilynfeliciano2304 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      😊p😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊😊​@@ColourfulNoir

    • @GothierDimuzio
      @GothierDimuzio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Rich people are not like you or me. They compete with each other in yachts, jewelry, art, travel and homes. Meanwhile, we're on the subway or bus with our precious Louis Vuittons. Why bother? *jklux* More rational

  • @AdrienneMint
    @AdrienneMint 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +30

    I really do agree with you on almost every point you made, Eileen. ( i am single but if i were married I’d want the birthday present!). Especially what you said about the high end skincare. I am older and i used to buy La Mer. But i ended up not seeing a real difference and my skin was good to begin with. Since then i use normal, vegan and cruelty free products and i still have good skin today. I don’t use someone to invest my money, i do it myself. And i don’t buy flowers for my apartment, but i buy good quality food for myself and my pets as i think that is very important.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Loved this! xx

    • @AdrienneMint
      @AdrienneMint 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ColourfulNoir thank you! I learn so much from you!

    • @GothierDimuzio
      @GothierDimuzio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      There is no point in being selectively angry. So you don’t believe in buying fake bags, a purchase is a purchase, regardless of the intention. I personally think it's crazy to care too much about how people want to spend their money. I bought real coach, marc jacobs, and mcm. If it's more than 1500, I'll buy a replica *jklux* . Guess what else I have in the bank, I'm a homeowner and drive a Lexus. I saw someone on TH-cam who had tons of luxury items, lived in their mom's house, and was broke

  • @audreyhuggins8822
    @audreyhuggins8822 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

    100% agree on the flowers, such a waste of money! lol!

  • @lluvbagel9875
    @lluvbagel9875 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +22

    Another things to add to your list are, new phone and new computer gadget like ipad etc. I don't keep changing my mobile pH or apple gadgets everytime the new model comes out. Example: I still use my ipad gen 1 and iph 12.

    • @AdrienneMint
      @AdrienneMint 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@RorexGaudenziyou are some kind of scammer so just know we are aware of you. You are making your stupid comment everywhere and you will be caught.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Agree! Same here! I use my gadgets until they need replacing xx

  • @musthaveahandbag4501
    @musthaveahandbag4501 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Souvenirs and eating out is definitely on my list. I take lunch about 3-4 times a week, but not all the time. Great ideas, love the video.

  • @nikkisue1715
    @nikkisue1715 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

    We no longer purchase greeting cards, flowers or gifts between my husband and I. I recently purchased a new vehicle, but paid cash. My other car lasted over 12 years and I hope this will be my last one as I am currently retired and probably won't drive as much. I only bought one luxury handbag about 6 years ago and I don't have the desire to do so now. I just need to stop buying clothes. We use credit cards, but we pay them off each month they are due. Thanks for this video. I enjoyed it.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing! xx

    • @GothierDimuzio
      @GothierDimuzio 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for the video. I would say that fakes have been around for years. I think it's only now coming to light because of social media. I have seen fakes of LV and Chanel since the 1990s and know how to get them if I want them *jklux* . So this is nothing new at all. If it seems like a lot, maybe people are just more aware than they used to of educational videos about real and fake stuff.

  • @matterhornman395
    @matterhornman395 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

    Hi Eileen. Could you make a video on your meal prep? Very curious about it.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Noted! Thanks for the suggestion xx

  • @flonotflow
    @flonotflow 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Agree with you on the books too. I'm amazed at the number of times I've come across books for 99 cents for my Kindle on sale and I joined a library system in the city so I have an even bigger selection to choose from for free. I've purchased a number of used books that have looked like new when they arrived. We don't have any subscriptions either, and when we do, we try to limit it to no more than two at a time.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing! xx

  • @EvelyneB.
    @EvelyneB. 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Eileen, when I watch your videos, I am listening to myself (almost). Everything you no longer buy or tell your husband not to buy for you, I am doing also. I don’t miss any of it. Travel souvenirs, home decorations, calendar holidays obligations…all that is easy to give up. The only 2 things I haven’t given up: the gym membership (we have access to a very inexpensive club where I live) and the investment manager. With market up and downs, the investment manager keeps our money invested to match our goals and makes the necessary adjustments so we don’t panic. To me, that peace of mind is worth it.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing! xx

  • @kathleenwang
    @kathleenwang 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    we have similar list, working toward retirement keep me motivated to stop mindless shopping

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Good on you! Sending you lots of positive energy xx

  • @bray7976
    @bray7976 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great tips! You mentioned washing your cashmere which made me wonder if you've made a video on how you wash your pieces? Always nervous about messing it up!

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I do have a video about cashmere care! I talked about how to wash, dry and store it so I hope you find it helpful xx

  • @donnahassan8888
    @donnahassan8888 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Thank you for sharing, Eileen ❤️❤️

  • @stephg6926
    @stephg6926 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you share what the digital art class you took was? Your art is amazing! 🤩

  • @jeanniebora-mapendo8836
    @jeanniebora-mapendo8836 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you Eileen for your advice

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for being here xx

  • @gladysbowei839
    @gladysbowei839 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you. I ❤ this video. I completely agree with you 💯

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for watching! xx

  • @kaicruz9912
    @kaicruz9912 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Most of the things you said I have also been doing for years like no flowers, no gifts, not eating out, not buying currency etc. I have even taken it 1 notch higher buy not buying any luxury bags for an extended period of time so I can enjoy what I have. Example, my last luxury shopping spree period was somewhere in 2013-2015 and then I completely stopped. Now, I started again in 2023 and probably will end it in 2025. So I literally don’t buy anything for years and years and years. Then boom, shopping spree season 😅. I don’t quite agree with luxury skincare though. La Mer did didn’t work for me too, so did most Sephora luxury skincare brands. But what I actually do is I would rotate it from cheaper brands to expensive brands that work. Because investing in good skincare saves you a trip to the derma as well. For me Dior Skincare has been such a dream at the moment so I don’t mind spending on that. As for cars. I’m not keen on buying second hand. Sure brand new depreciation is real but second hand car quality is just not there. We have friends who swear by second hand cars and the amount of car trouble our friends have had is just not worth jt to me.
    Overall I think the tips are great and i think balance is key. You don’t always have to spend on every single thing but splurges once in a while can be good too 😂

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! xx

    • @marieh9627
      @marieh9627 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I bet if you were to find out what the active ingredients are in the product you love, you would find that ingredient cheaper in its natural form. What you pay for in Dior is the name and packaging-plus fillers and preservatives.

  • @ashhh987
    @ashhh987 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Can you do a video on meal planning? This is a weak point for me and I would love to learn your strategies in this area.

  • @SMR218
    @SMR218 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I always get something good out of your videos.
    I’d love to hear your suggestions on the process of reducing and curating a designers handbag collection. I’m trying to let go of a few bags and it’s been hard because I’ll loose some $ and I still like them but I know it is the right thing to do.
    These days I sell before I get a new bag to avoid a having too many bags and spend more than I should.
    Curious to know how you started reducing your handbag collection, what pushed you? What did you tell yourself?
    If you already have material about that please share the link. Thank you!

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I actually have done many videos on downsizing, I'd suggest to watch my videos from 12 months ago-- they might be helpful xx

    • @SMR218
      @SMR218 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you! I will

  • @zazaincalifornia
    @zazaincalifornia 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Hi Elieen! I watched a video of yours recently in which you spoke about your Cole Haan white sneakers but I cannot find it anymore. What is the model you recommended? Thank you :)

  • @kaylheecarroll3186
    @kaylheecarroll3186 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Glad it makes you happy 😊 ❤

  • @tedilearnstoluxe8679
    @tedilearnstoluxe8679 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Coffee. I used to buy at least 3 cups daily but now I just make it at home. I buy milk tea occasionally also against to daily coz I try to avoid sugar. Also I wear my current clothes and haven’t bought new ones since January while I used to buy one or two on a monthly basis

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for sharing!xx

  • @arizyia
    @arizyia 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

    Completely agree with you on luxury skincare. I used to wear only Guerlain, now I have replaced it with korean brands and I'm getting even better results.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing! xx

  • @alexandrasaini582
    @alexandrasaini582 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Eileen, can you please tell me what's the name of the song you have at the end of every video? It's so beautiful 🥰🥰
    Also, loving your outfit 🖤🤍

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      The song is I'll Get Over You by Adelyn Paik xx

    • @alexandrasaini582
      @alexandrasaini582 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ColourfulNoir Thank you so much! 😘🤗 I hope you're having a wonderful day 🌻

  • @julijakeit
    @julijakeit 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    It's personal but I never had fascination with famous logo bags, there are plenty of alternative designers who create pieces worth their price. I would also add to the list newest digital gadgets and trips to most visited destinations, one is redundant, the other one is exhausting and dangerous these days.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing! xx

  • @LPAdams1001
    @LPAdams1001 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Sometimes insurance covers prescription retinol treatment. That's a standard in anti-aging these days.

  • @Jazpink26
    @Jazpink26 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What’s the Korean song you always have in your videos? Love it.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      It's I'll get Over You by Adelyn Paik xx

  • @jessabeauty917
    @jessabeauty917 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

    The car information is inaccurate in this decade with inflation. I’m a professional accountant. The tip about fund managers is spot on. Its usually buried in the tax reports.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much for this info! xx

  • @Handbagstyle.unboxing
    @Handbagstyle.unboxing 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Thank you for the great tips 💕

  • @janetang8684
    @janetang8684 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Agree some ,Thanks

  • @linaouardi8954
    @linaouardi8954 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    What size is your pearl earrings? 😊

    • @angieN2288
      @angieN2288 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Looks like a 9mm

    • @linaouardi8954
      @linaouardi8954 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      @@angieN2288 you think it’s 8-9 or 9-10 mm

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      The pearl earrings are about 12mm xx

    • @linaouardi8954
      @linaouardi8954 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@ColourfulNoir thank you 😊💕

  • @georginamuns44
    @georginamuns44 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Great video! You have a new subscriber 💙💙

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you and welcome to the family! xx

  • @princeeverlove
    @princeeverlove 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Eileen terima kasih dear 🌷🦋🌸

  • @kalonecho
    @kalonecho 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    luxury minimalist love that

  • @silviadesi9055
    @silviadesi9055 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hi from jakarta! Just subscribe your channel, love ur thought. And so agree with you

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Thank you so much 🙂 xx

  • @Neon_Medusa
    @Neon_Medusa 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Careful with secondhand cars, everyone (myself included) i know who have bought one have spent several thousands to fix problems that arise with them

  • @lonenugget4301
    @lonenugget4301 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I still believe in buying a car new, but buy under your means and try to pay cash. I prefer to buy the least expensive/small but reliable new car and drive it to the ground. My family has owned used cars in the past, and have had back luck. It's no fun spending a lot of time in/out of the mechanics (if you can find a good one).

  • @drnicolebeaumont7884
    @drnicolebeaumont7884 11 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Fabulous

  • @jessabeauty917
    @jessabeauty917 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +19

    Eileen, please monitor your comments and stop the spammers from posting on our comments. 🚨

    • @AdrienneMint
      @AdrienneMint 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +6

      Yes, i saw those comments too.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน +7

      Thank you! I have been away for two weeks but I've removed most of them as soon as I returned xx

  • @criticchronicles
    @criticchronicles 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    🍿

  • @suzannehall5200
    @suzannehall5200 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I have never bought a new car either and I have never missed it. I don’t get excited about cars, I see them as a functional item.
    I don’t buy brand new luxury bags either. I save thousands buying preloved. Talking about which, 35% commission!!!??? You are being ripped off big time. I only pay 15%. I think it’s time you looked around for another consignment store.

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for sharing! xx

  • @Royaleoake
    @Royaleoake 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    As far as the car:
    It’s 2024, nobody cares (or should care) what car you drive. I’m a car guy (actually I’m a mechanic) and I cannot even tell the difference between a Mercedes and a Toyota these days. They all look the same and have the same features, except one is twice the price. Where is the prestige anymore? There isn’t any. Any “luxury” car these days is pure Veblen good. At least a Louis Vuitton bag doesn’t depreciate to negative value after 10 years. Just saying.

  • @oe7697
    @oe7697 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You exchange the spare cash back into pounds. It Is very simple 😀

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      👍 definitely but we al ways end up losing money in between the transaction xx

  • @gogafan
    @gogafan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    You sound just like me. I hate home decor too. Never buy it. I wonder if you are a Virgo. Born in September.

  • @debspringchannel831
    @debspringchannel831 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    unsubscribing from luxury content creators/ influencers is key.

  • @lesleyr5452
    @lesleyr5452 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I wonder 💭 are you getting my comments ? You never seem to like or respond . Anyways have a good one .

    • @ColourfulNoir
      @ColourfulNoir  5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hey Lesley sorry I’ve been away for two weeks❤️ please can you post your question here again but on a new message? TH-cam only shows me those messages that I haven’t responded to xx