My Makeup Diet

I fully realize we are halfway through February and here I am writing out a part of my "New Year" Resolution.  Truth be told, I think any time of the year is great to mark a new beginning so for me, it will be March.

I've seen a lot of people on You Tube talk about how they're cutting down on their makeup spending and honestly, I think it's a great idea..for me!  It's time to get a hold of my makeup spending.  Now here comes the disclaimer...*disclaimer:  I can purchase makeup / non makeup items needed for my freelance kit.  Okay now that we have that over with, let's get into the juicy details that I know you are dying (not really) to read.

!) First of all, I want to get rid of the feeling that I "NEED" any and all products that are shown in a You Tube video.  Enough with the obsession and feeling of addiction and thinking I need everything.  So what I will do is write a running monthly wish list.  At the end of the month I will evaluate my list and buy (according to my budget) what I feel like I really, really want.

2) At the end of the month, I will give myself $80 to buy what I want - this is MY number.  Yours may be lower or higher but I am comfortable with $80, which is setting aside $20 a week - totally doable.  Now this doesn't mean that I have to spend the full $80.  If I choose not to then the remaining spending money cannot roll over the next month.  It ends on the last day of the month.

3) Let's clarify the freelance purchases.  I am still continuing to build my kit so anything that can be used on clients does not count - these are business purchases.  Now this isn't a loop hole.  Most freelance purchases will consist of brushes, concealers, foundations, powders, bronzers, etc. but there might be a couple of color items depending on the need.  Building a kit is an investment and I definitely want to build my kit based on different looks and needs.

So there you have it..kind of short, sweet and to the point.  I don't want to say I can't buy this or that because that's a little too much restriction for me at this point.  I will probably re-evaluate this "makeup diet" sometime in May and get back to you with any changes, if any.  I'll also keep you updated on how I did at the end of March.

If you have a makeup diet you're on, feel free to share with me below.  This is something that is definitely not a one for all but rather, customized to your budget, needs, wants, etc.

Thanks for spending time with me!

XO, P