No buying new toiletries etc until.....

Need_a_break

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT wrote: »

Me too I'm going to have tofind another way to 'treat' myself...that isn't shoes/boots, clothes or bags or toiletries

How about using the money you are saving (if you are doing that) from not spending on toiletries on having a treatment or maybe a meal out etc.
Ive decide my toiletry money tin is going towards either teeth whitening or laser hair removal (am also collecting club card voucers) or whatever takes my fancy as long as its not toiletries:o.

Nab

xx

MsRed1

Used up some old Neals Yard soothing bath oil last night:j:j . I'm not a bath women but sometimes only a bath will do. The oil is ok and if you're feeling stressed/tired/peed off would be ideal followed by Lavender body cream or massage oil. WIBA? Not sure. Will try a Lush Dreamtime bath melt and compare in 2013+ when my stash is hopefully depleted.:rotfl::rotfl::eek::eek::rotfl::rotfl:

joesaunt

It was Alexander Mcqueen My Queen, I bought it in Boots about 2 years ago, they said it was being discontinued, scary thought may be it wasn't and I liked it, now I must search the internet to make sure.............................

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT

Need_a_break wrote: »

How about using the money you are saving (if you are doing that) from not spending on toiletries on having a treatment or maybe a meal out etc.
Ive decide my toiletry money tin is going towards either teeth whitening or laser hair removal (am also collecting club card voucers) or whatever takes my fancy as long as its not toiletries:o.

Nab

xx

I'm getting my hair done (cut and coloured) at the college for £22, I used to get it cut for £10 at the college and colour it myself, but for the extra few pounds its nice to have it done by someone who knows what they are doing. So I've got that to look forward to on 22nd feb

I might suggest that me and OH go for indian next week, so the money saved can go towards that.

I'm not sure how much I've saved so far, but I know I'd have spent at least £20 on S&G in the latest offer, and then I'd be spending the £5 off olay vouchers so there would have been a few more pounds here and there.

I need to remember also that by painting my nails, using conditioning treatments on my hair, using all my face products etc is a nice treat for myself.

I'm not missing out on anything, I've got a pic on my phone of all my lovley toileteries to remind me of that. Just feels like I am because toiletries and make up became a cheap way to treat myself, but all those little treats add up and now I've got a massive cardboardbox of a stash to use up!

teabythesea

Oh no Need a break, are you okay? I hope it gets solved soon! My oh was really peeing me off about houses last night, I was trying to explain something but he was being really stupid for a 23year old lol!! :P x
On another note, I used nearly a whole tub of vapour rub, so will try having a shower soon that can open my sinuses!

freyasmum

Finished paul smith women perfume (£33.50, gift)
WIBA? Nah, it was a gift and although it smelt quite nice, I'm a bit bored with it now - did have it around 2/3 years!

Mitchum deodorant (aerosol) (2.79, though bought on offer)
WIBA? Yep, it's my fave atm.

I'm also finished my benefit speed brow (approx £14.00) Actually it's been low for ages and I keep trying to scrape the last little bits out of it (tbf, I've probably just been using the dry brush for ages :rotfl:) and had bought a No7 brow and lash groomer to replace it. The No7 is nowhere near as good (though it is half the price) it's just too 'wet' (IYKWIM?).
WIBA? Will definitely replace the speed brow as soon as the No7 one is finished.

££ finished today = 64.29, total = 237.68 WIBA 93.94/39.5%

Todays lesson (possibly re-lesson :A): Don't buy beauty/fragrance gifts for people if you're not absolutely sure what they like.

teabythesea

I've got just the shower gel to perk me up!! Happy Hippy, but it's unopened...what do I do...

Mags30

Queen_of_NO_MATTER_WHAT wrote: »

I'm not missing out on anything, I've got a pic on my phone of all my lovley toileteries to remind me of that. !

Photos=a great idea.

Perhaps people could try and get free samples at beauty counters in Department stores instead of buying things in Boots.

Need_a_break

joesaunt wrote: »

It was Alexander Mcqueen My Queen, I bought it in Boots about 2 years ago, they said it was being discontinued, scary thought may be it wasn't and I liked it, now I must search the internet to make sure.............................

Wow spooky, i finished mine about 8 months ago and had bought it as it was only a £10 on clearance and ended up loving it. Do let me know if you find it somwhere will dream about it until ive finished my stash lol.

Nab

xx

freyasmum

Sorry guys, just trying to catch up - 7 pages :eek:

Welcome sparrer :wave:

NAB - that curry sounds delicious!

salesaddict wrote: »

freyasmum wrote: »

Todays lesson - don't bulk buy (nivea x 3) unless you've tried and liked that specific product. Liking the product sitting next to it on the self will not ensure that you like that one too :doh:

Thats a very good lesson to learn. I would add that the lesson I need to learn is not to stockpile quantities to last the next decade when I do like something, just because its on special offer. I have to remind myself that there will always be another product that will take my fancy.

I still need to learn that one

Even if you don't find another product that you prefer, the same one will always go on offer again. Should write that on a bit of paper and keep it in my purse :rotfl:

salesaddict wrote: »

There is no way I could have resisted this:o

No, nor me. It's my favourite Erm, I mean I could've :A