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Makeup Minimalism | 2019 Low Buy Introduction & Project Pan Goal

At the close of 2018, I had every intention of doing a yearlong cosmetic No-Buy. Having successfully completed a 6 month No Buy in years past, I felt like this challenge would be doable for me. However, the more I thought about doing a yearlong No Buy, the more anxious I became about my spending… I started to spend uncontrollably, constantly buying new beauty products online. Essentially, I was on a beauty binge that lasted for roughly 2.5 months.

As a result of my reckless spending this Fall and this Winter, I’ve decided to put myself on a three-month long No-Buy. My No-Buy started on February 11th and will run through May 11th.

Smart Consumerism | Make Better Shopping Decisions #2

By: The Newbury Girl September 4, 2018January 6, 2019

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In my last post, I shared three basic tips to developing smarter shopping habits today: Creating a monthly budget, planning ahead, and evaluating online reviews and advertising. Please keep reading for three additional ways to become a more informed shopper.

Facebook & Instagram Made Me Buy It

Social media plays a huge role in influencing the purchasing decisions of millennial men and women, since so many of us are actively engaging with influencers, brands, and our own network of friends and family online. Through Facebook & Instagram’s advanced targeting capabilities, as well as through the brand and influencers that we follow, we are being bombarded with a bevy of products in our feeds.

Recognizing the way social media impacts what we buy and how we interact with brands, I thought I’d share the products that Facebook/Instagram “made me buy”.

Smart Consumerism | How to Make Better Shopping Decisions #1

By: The Newbury Girl August 2, 2018January 6, 2019

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Learning how to develop smart shopping and savings habits are essential parts of growing up. Unfortunately, for many of us, financial literacy is not something taught to us in school or by our parents.

Shopping can offer temporary relief from stress or sadness, but buying “things” does not equate to true happiness. Moreover, excessive spending can actually hold you back from living an active, engaging life, especially as you age.

2018 No-Buy Finale

By: The Newbury Girl July 3, 2018January 6, 2019

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As I write this post, I have just finished my first (and hopefully only) no-buy of 2018. As mentioned in my original post, this no buy started at the beginning of April and ran through June 30th. The only parameters were that I could not buy any new beauty or fashion-related items during this Spring season, unless an item broke or was used in entirety and I did not have a suitable back up.

Sephora Launches the Clean Beauty Hub

This June, Sephora launched their much awaited Clean Beauty Hub online and in-stores throughout North America! Please keep reading to learn more about what it means to be a Clean Beauty brand at Sephora.

2018 No Buy

By: The Newbury Girl April 25, 2018January 6, 2019

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Last year, in an attempt to mitigate my impulse shopping, I embarked on my first beauty and fashion no-buy from January through mid-April. The results were life-changing. If you’re unfamiliar with the term – a “no buy” is a period of time where an individual commits refraining from purchasing non-essential goods in an attempt to curb impulsive shopping habits.

Dream Beauty Collection

By: The Newbury Girl April 17, 2018January 5, 2019

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As a beauty blogger and makeup enthusiast, I know that I’ll never have a conventionally small beauty collection. I love trying new products and learning about new brands, but want to be more conscientious about cultivating a collection that inspires me and leaves me room to experiment. Please keep reading to see what my dream beauty collection looks like.

Beauty Minimalism

Working to reverse my excessive shopping habits has been a journey. The past two years, I’ve been working hard to reduce the amount of clothing, accessories, and makeup that I own. This year, I will continue to try downsizing my material goods.

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