MY FIRST SHOPPING TRIP AFTER THE NO-BUY YEAR (STORYTIME) | Hannah Louise Poston | MY BEAUTY BUDGET
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Girl if you wrote a book on this type of subject matter I’d buy that, I just love your brain :)
That’s a wonderful idea. Hannah Louise Poston has a remarkable way of combining heart, wit and a deep perspective.
So you know how in the new year you always have to get accustomed to writing '2019' instead of '2018'? Thats how I feel hearing you say "this is my beauty budget" instead of "my no-buy year" 🤣
:)
SAME
Yes haha
I rewound it in this video, like, say what?
same!
I think that "looking for things to want" is crucial to realize. It's the root of our raging consumerism, and was a great way to word it. I am trying ti get rid of that want, and have better and worse days. But I hope I am getting there. ^_^
my no-buy problem is, i always thought of shopping as the game of desire, our toying with our own desire to desire, flirting, teasing, danger, risk, thrill, blah blah blah so it's not the usual problems people have, it's more the closure of such a game of self-titillation/teasing, the start of dullness
This resonates with me so much at the moment. My catch phrase for 2019 is "Admire but don't acquire".
love it!
My Dad taught me when I was a child that a gift is for something you want but which it is inappropriate for you to buy yourself ... something splurgy, extravagant, magical.
So for example: you don't get a pair of practical everyday wear earrings for Christmas ... you get the editorial crystal danglies that will make you feel horribly impractical but fabulous every time you wear them.
Julianna Creswell that’s true if the necessities are covered, otherwise people love receiving things they truly need.
Hannah, I just found your channel and I am so impressed with your self-awareness. You are brilliant at articulating what many of us feel when shopping. You have made me stop and take a moment to think about what I’m buying and why. Thank you for your insight!!
thank you!
I relate so much to the "I want it but I don't 50 dollars want it" hahaha!
I think shopping malls and department stores are outdated and buying in those places is not enjoyable anymore. They are big buildings without natural lighting, with a layout designed to feel lost inside them, super noisy and messy.
Hmm people still need jobs.
Malls actually make me a little dizzy, but that is mainly due to my generalized anxiety disorder. I only go there if I have something specific in mind. That being said, I like interacting with people while shopping, and I like being able to see, to touch, and to try on what I intend to buy. I've lost track of how many times I have bought things through the mail and found them to be wanting. Then there is the hassle of returning those items if there is even a return policy at all! ~Anastacia in Cleveland
Jimena Baripatti | in my country (the Netherlands) there hardly are any malls. You really have to go to different streets and neighbourhoods, usually in the city centre. That can be annoying if you can’t find something in one area and have to go to another neighbourhood. But overall, it’s nice to wander around town.
@@bcoolgirly I totally agree, I'm not saying that we don't need on-site retail I'm saying that companies need to update their stores.
@@AnastaciaInCleveland I also prefer onsite retail but I think companies need to update their stores and make the buying experience better. I read an article comparing department stores in North America and Europe and showing how messy the American stores are.
I love watching your beauty budget while I’m on my no-buy! It’s kinda like having a sponsor in rehab. I kept thinking “Ohhh man! I can’t wait until my brain works like that!” But then I’m like “bethany you will you have to do the work. It takes time to get where Hannah is.” 😂🤣
This is great. Maybe you'll be even better off than Hannah is now at the end of your no buy year because you can see what it is that your working toward :)
real quick before i continue watching, i have to say, i feel that statement about putting on an eye look so sephora employees won't be mean to you. that's some real shit
I don’t wear any makeup and they hardly ever even greet me at the door.
I usually go in there looking like backwoods girl ... no salespeople ever bother me!
I can't relate to this at all. I frequently shop for makeup without makeup, especially when looking for base makeup. They are always friendly and helpful to me. Maybe it's just my Sephora...?
My Ulta sooooo does this, my Sephora is the opposite! I think maybe they assume you don’t know what’s up and you’ll be weaker to the sales tactics, jokes on them
Hahaha best statement ever! “ I put on a little eye look so the Sephora staff wouldn’t be mean to me” I totally agree
I don't live in the US so I've never been into a Sephora, but if anyone in a shop was mean to me I'd never go back. Being mean to customers seems a strange thing to do. Don't they want people to buy things?
Came to the comment section to say the same thing!
@@pamelaatkinsonscats2873 you'd think so but I've experienced the same thing in various makeup stores. Employees kinda ignore you or have a bit of a condescending attitude if you come in bare-faced to shop for makeup.
I feel as though the environment of the mall is mentally overwhelming to me. My thoughts and emotions become so confused and scrambled and I find it difficult to focus on making good choices. Mall zombie brain is what I call it.
"Not today Satan." Yes.
I have hated malls for many, many years. They are not a part of my shopping problem, thankfully.
It's the internet that activates my lizard brain ... and not just shopping. I deleted my FB account this summer. That helped quite a bit, but I've still a long way to go with keeping away from the internet.
Yes, the internet can be evil! I'm hoping that the few bad experiences I have had in responding to FB or other online ads will keep me from responding to them now and in the future. I already find them a damn nuisance, so that should help! ~Anastacia in Cleveland
I can relate to the lizard brain when it comes to online shopping. I have never really related to this with in store shopping though.
Yes! OMG, FB. That time drain. I forgot my super complicated password this summer, while traveling. And haven't logged into it since. I have been much happier and calmer, and less ADD... I lost touch with many acquaintances, but maybe it's how things should be.
I am LIVING for your outfit!
Also, I’m on a replacements only no buy for 2019. Seeing your transformation during 2018 gives me hope that I’ll have a similar experience!!
(I’m also cutting back my fitness foods and food budget - I spend TONS of money on food)
yay! You can do it!
I've never thought of using Rent the Runway not just for special occasions! That sounds like an awesome gift!
6 days strong on my no buy! I already wanted to buy some things, but I didn’t!
Great job! Same here. :)
Kathryn Baker same to you! We got this!
Lisa Lightrider congrats! 🎉🎉
@@anastacialopez1194 Thanks! Yes!
Me, too! I was so tempted last night to take advantage of Colourpop's "build your own eyeshadow palette" sale as they had a few colors that I had my eye on. However, I looked at what I have, and the feeling went away. Knowing that these feelings are mostly transient is a big he!p! ~Anastacia in Cleveland
It is actually very common for our mental and emotional state to influence how we feel physically. I totally get that feeling.
And vice-versa. Being chronically ill, it's a constant battle between my major depressive disorder and my intractable fibromyalgia. ~Anastacia in Cleveland
I love it that you called it a “woo-woo” movement. I absolutely adore your “woo-woo” moments. I love hearing your thoughts on life and sickness and spirituality and equality and now budgeting. You’re just lovely and I’m so happy I found your beautiful videos 💜
Wow I love your story time Hannah. Watching you it's like watching myself. 😳 You see not only I am OBSESSED with makeup, I was a devoted fashion junkie/collector. I have several boxes of clothes that fits all occasions. I started a NO BUY on clothes/bags/shoes from the year 2016. And also I've done an inventory of every piece that I own (that includes from what brand/size/colour/style/fabric etc). In 2017, I started to sell/donate them out of my collection. What I learnt through my NO BUY on fashion items was that YES, I will be fine without the next trendy rip/square holes in the knees jeans (2016) or the off the shoulder with Spanish sleeves tops (2017) or the newest sports crop jacket (2018). I did my first clothing shopping trip last week after having 3 years without buying anything apparel. And I struggled with myself and it was also the first time I didn't get a 'high' from getting new trendy stuff. I just didn't want to be like how I used to be. And yes I spent AGES in one store (one and a half hrs!) going back and forth: do I replace the basic essentials or should I buy the trendy but also expensive jacket that's catching my eye every time I walk pass it?? Since that trip I decided to go on a NO BUY on clothing again (even though I ' ' 'only' bought total of 9 items 🙄😳).
I got a notification that Hannah posted a video and I stoped the video I was watching on how to make instapot pork to watch this 😂. Lunch can wait !!! You look beautiful 😘
instapot pork is the best :)
You influenced my low buy year.... well you and adding together the massive amount I spent on beauty in 2018. I'm sticking to a strict budget that I'm allowing to roll over to give me the option to save for sales or bigger items. But I'm hoping to make it to the end of the year with a surplus! You definitely started a movement in the beauty community ♡
Saturday is usually my "mindless " shopping day but thanks to you, I didn't do that yesterday. I listed my errands and made a list of what I needed at the grocery store and that's all. No wondering through stores looking for something to want to buy. I saved money, I accomplished what I needed to and it's thanks to you.
Hey Hannah, I’ve already felt the first pangs of my no-buy and yet, at the moment having pulled everything out and begun counting products, I decided not to enter a giveaway because I couldn’t imagine having anything else in my life at this time. Seeing it all together has helped, I think.
I truly subscribe to the notion of anxiety affecting our bodies in ways that our minds aren't capable of connecting to, processing or even realizing at the time.
I can't wait to see your purchases for the month and follow you on your budget journey!
Looks like you finally got your concealer lips nude?!
Yay, I’ve been waiting for an update! What a unique gift from your parents, the gift of Rent the Runway. Your appreciation of editorial fashion will allow you to try some fun and unique pieces and make a memory with it! It is interesting how you first perceived the first shopping trip as an errand, and how you thought about other things you could be doing of more value. It was smart using the bulk of your gift card to Aritzia for one quality classic piece instead of quantity. The coat will be a piece to cherish and will give you pleasure when you look at it and wear it. I think it was a great first shopping experience all in all! You put back the items at Sephora and purchased the one thing that was needed. Your gift card to Sephora/JC Penney will be saved for another day when you are in the mindset to go back to the store and bring in something that will be valued. When you felt like you were faltering and had that wanting to stay shopping feeling along with nearing the wanting to want something feeling, the new you was in control and kicked in right when she was needed! Proof of your change of mindset!
thank you Lisa!
I think when you start appreciating living with less or only keeping/having your favourite things, shopping for new stuff becomes kind of a dread.
I love the way you express your feelings. I wish you all the best in this journey. Don't beat yourself up too much, I don't believe you wasted your time at the mall if you were able to learn a lesson or two.
I really want to thank you for all of your videos regarding your no buy. I have been binge watching them for the past few weeks and I’ve noticed a bit of a change in myself. Watching this video now, I figured out what it was. I don’t want to spend a dime anymore on things that don’t “spark joy” like you said. I read The Life Changing Magic of Tidying Up about two months ago, and have been ruminating on it. I would much rather edit the things that I’m buying so that I’m truly only buying things that I am in love with - quality rather than quality. I also have been really listening to your videos about makeup you have that’s better than the makeup you want, and wow - I’ve been looking at the collection of makeup I have and wondering what I’ve been doing. I’ve found myself examining new releases I’m intrigued by and then looking at my collection to see if I already have it - and I do, every time. Thank you for your videos. You’ve got me thinking about so many important things in order to change my habits.
thank you! I'm so glad to hear that my videos have been helping
Loved this video so much! Gift cards are honestly THE WORST. There so much pressure to buy the "right" thing that I generally become paralyzed with indecision. That coupled with having no formalized plan to purchase something has left me with at least one gift card that is YEARS old. 😳 All that to say I have been in your shoes many times.
Love the blouse and I can't wait to see what else you rent this month. Being a mom, I default to practical clothes, but want to incorporate more fashion/makeup/EXTRA back into my life this year (with the things I already have). Thank you for inspiring me.
Lynzey Lou I absolutely hate gift cards cuz of the indecisiveness!
Sometimes a gift card can, ironically, lead to overspending if the gift card doesn't cover the purchase price. You, Hannah, touched on this briefly when you talked about wanting that top: since your total purchases would be over the value of the gift card, the difference would be taken out of your budget. Gift cards are both a blessing and a curse! ~Anastacia in Cleveland
Listening to ur story made me laugh cause other than getting sick I do a lot of the same things. It's funny cause I never realized it until my 16 yr old son was telling family and friends "oh it doesn't matter she picks up alot of stuff but than she walks around and around talking herself out of everything she picks up". But as he tells the story he does such a crazy funny job of making fun of me that I realize how crazy I probably look to employees.
Shorti boop haha I do the same lol
I do that too!
Lol as somebody who used to work retail, it’s honestly completely normal! I’ve seen so many people with a whole rack of clothes on their arm and talk themselves out of the whole thing lol.
Shorti boop I do this 😆
Okay I don't normally comment like this and I haven't finished the video, but I have to say that you are stunningly beautiful in this video. The outfit (yay for editorial!), the monochrome-ish makeup with a hint of boldness against your skin, your hair, and the simple fact that you look excited, it's just perfection!
thank you!
I've been following your journey for a while and have imagined this very video for months, and it's everything I wanted it to be and more. It has been so enjoyable watching your videos because of how well spoken you are. Exited to see what 2019 and your new project will be like for you!
thank you!
I’m spoiled by Hannah and her eloquence! I can hardly watch other no buy channels without feeling that something is missing.
Hello Hannah! Two things I wanted to let you know. 1st you look radiant, beautiful, fresh and gorgeous. 2nd your experience encouraged me to go on a low buy year (I don't feel like a complete no buy would do for me, I don't think I could commit to it) but I did a whole month of no buy during December, I am a make up lover (read hoarder) and I felt so empowered by not buying one single product during this time.
Thank you for sharing your story and keep bringing good content. 🙏🏻
I'm having so much trouble getting used to the new intro 😂 I would always say it with you and now... 😂😂😂
Me too, it caught me off guard because I forgot it changed 😂
Love your series. I am doing a no buy year but it kind of also combines your budget and quality v quantity. I will only buy replacements for the year. However, I will also save a small amount each month and then on my birthday (August) and Black Friday treat myself to a really nice accessory (handbag or shoes). My sister & dad both passed a away a year ago and I shopped to try and cheer myself up. Now my plan is to help rein my spending in while being sensible and treating myself to a high quality considered purchase when I save. Thank you for the inspiration xx
Sounds like you're learning what "sparks joy" and to say "no, thank you" when it doesn't. A la Marie Kondo. :)
What an experience!! Truly impressed with you recognizing behaviors and walking away. Good for you for “treating yourself” to the coat! It is lovely!
What you're saying is so relatable. I think we could all benefit from getting in touch with our true wants and desires, and balancing them with what we truly need. Personally I think a lot of us have all of these things mixed up in our heads. I legitimately laughed out loud when you said "not today, Satan" it's one of my favorite off the cuff phrases.
I've wasted unspeakable amounts of time running around stores in confusion because I couldn't bring myself to purchase things I thought I needed/wanted. I bought an eyeshadow palette the other day after going to the store four different times and struggling with myself and I've used it every day since but I still don't know if it was worth the money from my budget. It's a learning process, and it takes a while to replace shopping with other coping mechanisms.
You are so thorough and articulate that I think my brain has changed just from watching you through your no buy year!
Aside from all the info in the video...I’d love to see you apply your shadow looks! I can’t get over all the amazing blending and color choices. This look is so beautiful!
I'll try to film some looks soon!
This is such a great video 😂I love listening to you just ramble unfiltered like this and coming to conclusions through it all!
Would love to see a tutorial on how you do your hair in the voluminous bun it’s gorgeous
I completely hear you on the fight between the intelligent brain and the lizard brain! Last year was not quite a no-shop for me, but because I’d seen The True Cost the year before (and had been completely shocked/emotionally torn apart by it) I had been on a low-buy with an effort to only replace. This focused on cosmetics and clothes, but I forced myself to either go second-hand or ethical/green for the clothing (and living outside of Europe or North America severely limits the ability to do this).
I now find myself exhausted when I go shopping, equally un-thrilled by most products, and generally desperately trying to get out of shops (all the while, my lizard brain wants to see more and explore more). It’s a fascinating struggle and I’m looking forward to exploring it more this year.
Good luck to you! Seems like you’re going in a direction that will help a lot of people~
Been refreshing my subscription feed all morning waiting for a video from you! So excited to hear all about this experience!☺️
ahh, sorry it took so long to go up! I usually schedule it the night before but I'm behind on everything because of the sickness :(
You look like a runway Star Trek qweeeeeeeeennnnnnnnnn. Loving the sequins and sparkles.
Ps Love the eye look. Your eye makeup always looks bomb. Love love it. Wish you'd do more eye tutorials. And wheresssss shop my stash. Waiting for nars Loaded palette xoxox 😘
Time is one of the biggest reasons I’m cutting back on shopping in 2019. 7 days in and giving myself permission to not be on the lookout for sales/deals already feels very freeing. I just delete the sales emails without wasting time reading them. If I need one little thing from a store, I just order that one thing online versus wasting time and going in store where I would pick up an additional 20 things. It feels so good!
Indeed, there is more to life than finding the best price for things! ~Anastacia in Cleveland
Brightfox's Den 💯
I love this idea. It’s fascinating how you made the transformation to being more minimalist and it’s great to listen to watch!
This is going to be an awesome year of growth, I'm sure for you, but for us as viewers as well! You are seriously a breath of fresh air on UA-cam!
Ooooohh been waiting for this one! I'm doing a no buy year this year, I'm so excited!
Man hannah how does it feel to spark a movement on UA-cam of the no buy year.. so many people have mentioned you as a youtuber that have motivated them to do a no buy year.. you have motivated me to do it over the past 2 years my makeup collection has fone from 3 eyeshadow palettesto 79 palettes and its out of control to where some of my makeup sits brand new for months I remember a time when my makeup was so secret that I could never imagine giving away pieces of my collection but now I have so much that it's very easy for me to say just go ahead and take it I have more and I don't like that so thank you for inspiring me and thank you for inspiring so many you are truly an inspiration!!!!
I thoroughly enjoy Story Time by Hannah! ❤️
I relate so much to everything in this video - particularly that feeling of wanting to want something to get that dopamine rush, but realizing that nothing available will scratch that itch the way you want it to, and bumbling from store to store in a daze to find that one thing or that one great deal that will make you feel high. I’ve just embarked on a 6-month no-buy and it’s inspiring to see what the light at the end of the tunnel can look like. I can’t even tell you how much your channel has helped me!
This reminds me so much of when I lived in Strasbourg back in the day--French women will go for quality and flair every time. The young women I knew looked smashing wearing the same statement pieces over and over! It's not just a question of budget, which is of course true, but their armoires are much smaller, and they're filled with things they love wearing! Sending positive mojo for keeping yourself on course--enjoy! xo
yes, that is what I aspire to! Love it!
Through the month of January we will refer to you as High Fashion Hannah LOL
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Girl you’re amazing at putting things in perspective! I’ve been so bad about shopping lately and, while I don’t think I could do a no-buy for a whole year, just watching your videos and hearing about your experiences is changing my mindset about how I spend my money. Thank you for sharing 🙏🏻☺️
The Rent the Runny way gift was inspired, especially for your fashion interests and for filming! I am looking forward to seeing the end of the month review (with full length photos please!).
:)
Hannah I love your videos and your mind. I found it interesting when you were talking about how crazy you felt for deliberating over the items too long in the store. I feel exactly the same way, but it’s just interesting how stores make us feel that way, maybe because they want us to make snap decisions just to shop without thinking, to ensure they get a sale. Good for you for deliberating anyway and getting exactly what you wanted.
I LOVE the story about clothes shopping, it just makes me so happy that you found a way to shop responsibly and sensibly again!
I resonate with what you were talking about with the quantity thing. For me it's easy to spend a big amount of money in small chunks, but I'd balk at buying a single item for the same amount. Technically I'd be spending the same yet my brain doesn't get it and is convinced I'm always saving the first way. One of the things I am learning to say no to is these small insidious purchases that all add up and learning that sometimes it ok to take that money and set it aside for something else. And that it can be more cost effective to buy that one expensive item you want than several smaller items , things you buy because it's cheap or to make do, that you don't really love and won't get the same use out of
YES! Same! Somehow it's easy to spend a lot in small chunks. I'm really trying to un-learn that.
Yes! This is one of the changes that I am trying to make with my thinking. Well said! ~Anastacia in Cleveland
Wow! I can see how the no-buy year changed you. Sometime we just go shopping for shopping, not because we really need to buy anything, and end up buying something or sometime a lot of things impulsively. It's so nice to hear that you have two thoughts in your mind, and one of them is catching the old Hannah in the act. Thank you for sharing your story~ it's interesting and inspiring!
That top is EVERYTHING!!!! Omigosh, I love it so much!!!
Thanks! I wish I could keep it
I KEEP thinking about those early HLP videos as Baby Hannah, when you’re not that much younger than now, … it’s only been a few years… but you’ve grown so much ! I look at this version of HLP and I can clearly see the sketch behind the more evolved (not finished of course) drawing that is your channel now.
Seeing the compilations you put online recently inspired me to go back and watch older videos, and I’m glad I did. You’re truely inspiring, but in an accessible way, and that’s precious.
I wanted to leave a follow up comment and I totally forgot. I think this whole experience is really interesting. I'm going on a makeup no buy/general low buy for 2019 and I honestly can't wait to have that apprehensive feeling about buying makeup in particular. I'm already pretty good about other stuff, especially clothes. I've been on a minimalist journey for the last two years and I've learned a lot and gotten much better about what I choose to bring into my space. Makeup is my weakness thought, hence the no buy. The last time I went to Sephora I bought two things I didn't need, one of which I'd had no intention of ever buying because I just don't need it. It was such a frustrating experience.
Your channel has been a real inspiration for me over the last few weeks and I'm interested and excited to see how your journey and relationship with shopping continues to progress. I'm also excited to see my own patterns change and I hope my no buy is also successful. Thank you for sharing
Going shopping might have made you sick. I have an auto immune problem and stress plus overload equals reduced immunity to germs or my body attacking itself. Even good stress is stress. Overwhelmed at the mall is a thing! It’s overload.
I do a lot of pre shopping on line in peace and quiet.
Then at the mall I do a no buy trip. If it’s a reconnaissance mission that’s ok.
When I do see something that I think I want I do 1 of 2 things. I go home and sleep on it. Usually I don’t go back.
If it’s the last one or I’m dealing with the fear of losing it before getting back then I buy but only if I can do a comfortable return. If not I default to no.
Waiting another month for one single thing that rings your bells is best.
That coat was perfect. Yes you need basics but you did get a great pair of pants that will do you fine. Both realistic value.
The T-shirt was not necessary. Your limit brought it into focus.
Your Sephora expedition was the same. You got the thing you really needed like the pants. The budget brought it into focus.
You climbed mountains in that mall working through your heart & mind. That’s a tremendous effort & it’s like your shopping lizard is vanquished!!!
Love that illustration!!! Lol 😂 “reptilian death march through the mall.” I saw you dragging the dying reptile of your former spending habits right back out to daylight & death.
No wonder you felt exhausted and sick! St George after the dragon!!!
I’m so glad I found you last week!!!!
thank you so much for the encouragement!
You have some good strategies in place! Also, you are right that "good stress is stress". In psychology, it is called "eustress" from the Greek word " eu" meaning "good". When I was young (after high school), I would be so excited about going to a party that my guts acted up. A week before my first wedding I had a bad, painful sinus infection. It happens, and it is not necessarily "woo"! ~Anastacia in Cleveland
Good job on first shopping day. Can't wait for follow up stories 😘😘😘😘😘
"Reptilian death march through the mall" nothing more relatable has ever been spoken 😂😂
“Who are we, why are we plural?” 😆 You’re so cute! 😄 I love the analogy of the lizard brain. Great video, Hannah 💜
thanks, Jess! I hope you had a great Christmas with your family!
I think next month will be harder since now you had a giftcard and next month you won't. Now it may not look like that, but those gift cards saved your budget. I love this series xx
Ewa Michalak I think the gift card was the reason she treated herself😘
Loved this video! You inspired me to start a no-buy year as of 1/1, and I’m excited to see how the other side of it goes for you in 2019!
I love that you’re teaching people to shop carefully and thoughtfully. Fabulous video Hannah! I love how in tough you are with your thoughts and feelings! It’s inspiring!
"i have a feeling this is going to be a long video, im sorry!" omg no apology needed i love ur long vids so much!
thank you Vicki!
I have a lot I wanna say to you but currently have no words to express how I feel. All I can say is I am so glad I found you, finally someone is putting into words a lot of the feelings I have had for years regarding shopping and products, I relate to you so much because when I was younger I had bad shopping behaviors, which I then tried to correct by being more careful and making more thoughtful purchases and not rushing into it. My mother and cousins used to tease me so much for being a slow shopper and “having no taste”, and saying “oh my god are you seriously leaving the mall and haven’t bought a thing. I feel good now that I stayed strong and am still a relatively careful shopper.
I am even more happy that you create this content Hannah, you put my feelings into words, I love you for it.
I can’t wait until my brain is trained to think this responsibly! 😂. I’ve been making a list on my phone of all the things I’ve either just wanted or that I know I would have mindlessly pulled the trigger on. It’s alarming how many items are on that list already on the 6th day of my no buy, and also how many of them I already have moved on from so quickly.
awesome! keeping that list is such a great idea.
This is so true!
I look forward to having an experience of my own like this next year. I am so glad I've taken the inspiration obtained from your videos to create my own channel top document my Nothing in '19 no buy year! It's so great to hear how your journey continues to influence your decisions now that your no buy year is over. Thank you!
Love hearing your story. I am in a low buy year myself and its a struggle everytime, i do a lot of online shopping myself and what i have been doing is that i will put the items in the cart and will leave it there for a few days and if i still want it or need it a few weeks later then ill purchase it. I find that often times i really dont want it later or i want something else more
Loving your series! I immediately started on a budget in a spreadsheet while watching your last video outlining your beauty budget year. It’s something I have been meaning to do, but for me, this is the year of control. Control over spending, my messy home, my health (logging meals, cooking more at home, more workouts). I don’t have a set budget for certain expenses, but I’m on a low/no/replacement-only buy for most things as I pay off a credit card and actually track what I spend.
I’m glad you got the coat - it’s stunning! - but I hope you don’t resist things you do need because the money isn’t quite as much fun to spend (I might be projecting bc I see myself in this! Absolutely not said in criticism, just thinking). The gift card was almost as much as your monthly budget. But, the coat is a special statement piece like the sweater dress and I definitely appreciate not buying things just because of the quantity! And, you still got pants you needed. I have a hard time spending money on things like leggings or pants for work, or home items I might need. I just purchased a gorgeous pair of oxfords on sale on the 1st as my ballet flats for work are pretty much done for, and my loafers are a little sad too. Could I have spent that on 2-3 pairs of low quality pants and added variety to my work wardrobe instead? Sure, but I don’t mind my minimal wardrobe and don’t want to spend on clothing while I’m on a weight loss journey. Now that’s another set of issues aside from budget! I’m glad you are talking about this and appreciate the way you are talking about it. A lot of budgeting (and decluttering/KonMari) stuff out there feels so judgemental.
I love your videos, I find them really fascinating honestly because I’m the total opposite. I get huge huge amounts of guilt when I spend money on myself or buy things and constantly cycle through the items I already have. Whenever I buy something I feel instant regret.. so I’ve had to work hard on allowing myself to treats or replacements! My boyfriend on the other hand loves shopping, so we’re slowly levelling each other out.. and he likes choosing clothes for me, and I have a lot less guilt these days! - I still spend ages thinking ‘it would cost me X hours of working to pay for this’ though! (This seems similar to your t-shirt budget dilemma!)
I hope you find your new budget balance and find more joy in it and not sickness!! - I love how you say you want your heart to love the beautiful things you want! I love your style, can’t wait for more 2019 videos.
I'm so glad that I decided to do this budgeted sort of low-buy. So exciting to hear your experiences! And I can't wait to see how it aligns with my year long low-buy
This is so inspiring. Thank you for sharing your experiences with us Hannah! 👍🏼
I think returning the dress is kind of like buying a gift...it should be something that is special that you might not pick out any other day. Obviously if a person is very practical, I'd rather get them something that they'll use, but otherwise it should feel a little indulgent or be something you might now buy otherwise. I'm glad you finally went for it and got that gorgeous coat! I'm not doing a no-buy year but because of videos of yours, and like yours, I'm more aware of how I'm spending money. A lot more of the "is it worth it?" brain is going on. Again, not even a week in but it's definitely there.
I definitely shop too much but 90% of the time it’s second hand. I can hardly even shop at the mall because nothing seems “worth it” anymore since I know I can get things I love for so much cheaper (and I LOVE the hunt!)
I am inspired to make smarter choices by you even if I see a $5 shirt, I think to myself is it really adding value to my wardrobe? Love your channel
most of my wardrobe is secondhand, too! I'll be talking more about thrift shopping this year, I'm sure :)
Pleace-pleace-please keep doing what you do!!! I'ts helps SSSSOOOOO MUCH!!!!
'Eschew' and 'aforementioned' in the same sentence!
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We love a strong vocabulary! 🙌
Kirstine definitely have to be educated to understand the verbiage! Such a great role model ...
She’s a poet, it’s not a surprise she uses «big words» ❤️😂
Love it 💕💕💕
I understand all of these feelings you have described!!! I did a makeup no-buy all of 2018. Now that the year is over, and I need to replace some items. (i.e. None of my foundations match my winter face!) I feel so reluctant to do so. I even picked up some samples to test in order to be sure that I make the right choice! I haven't bought anything yet, lol.
Your videos are amazing and super inspirational.... it puts a lotta things in perspective when one can stop and think before randomly wanting and loving and eventually buying everything on the list and that catches the eye and more ... thx to you I m on a no buy year this year .. and thx to you , I m making this huge life change . And it’s actually working and am realizing it’s benefits already ..
I just wanted to mention if the coat is truly not in great shape it would be better to find a place that recycles fabrics than donate it to Goodwill. They receive so much that the vast majority ends up in landfills. I know ethics are something you are considering this year so I thought I would share :)
thanks!
I am so excited for this year, a budget is exactly what I need! Interestingly I have stopped "looking for things to want" or even going to stores when it comes to home decor and clothes since I no longer window shop the way I used to, but for some reason I am scared of doing a no-buy year. I fear something amazing being around the corner, especially since I watch youtube makeup videos for fun and am itching to buy a green eyeshadow palette. Even though I feel so happy with using my makeup and curating my collection, I might limit myself with strict rules this year to really have these same conversations about what a "need" really is. Thank you so so so much for what you do, I feel like my mindset evolves every time I watch one of your videos!!!
Thanks for the insight. I just started my no buy year with Hailey. I am definitely struggling mentally. I am also physically feeling ill and I know it's related. Fibromyalgia and IBS are stress related conditions so I'm having a flare. At least I'm not shopping, but my mind is on that hamster wheel and trying to justify good deals... NO! I really don't NEED anything extra. I know it will get easier over time. I hope to get to where you are next year.
it will definitely get easier over time, sooner than you think! xo!
I actually like the fact that you struggled during your trip. It makes you relateable. :)
Also, your videos are so inspiring to me. I'll be moving in a few weeks and I'm already excited to get rid off things in the process. And I'll be keeping your videos in the back of my head while packing. :) So thank you! :))) And keep it up, Hannah. You go girl! :)))
thank you, Claudia! Comments like this make me feel less nervous about sharing my imperfections
this is obviously a long way off but have you considered writing in any way about your experiences with consumption and your lessons learned? it seems like it would be right up your alley. you have such great insight
I was thinking the same thing!!!
Thanks so much for sharing your thought process on this, it was si Interesting!
I’m so glad you bought the new coat- now that will always be the special present you Got for Christmas!
The past year I made it my resolution to thrift more and buy less new stuff to better the environment, spend less, and find unique pieces. Now I just don't find myself going to the mall at all unless I need something. I find the malls to be overwhelming with lots of trendy things that are out of style in a few months to a year.
You have motivated me to go on a replacement only makeup no-buy for 2019! So far so good lol
These videos are so helpful, while also being entertaining. I am really enjoying watching your journey, Hannah. I am on my no-buy year and every time I get tempted I think, "Hannah did it for a year, and so can I!"
had to pause to say: i think you are right about your sickness and shopping being related. just last night i was reading a book called "the big leap: conquer your fear and take your life to the next level" in which the author talks about how when we feel like we have reached the peak of what we deserve (in success, love, etc.), we self-sabotage in different ways, including getting sick. so, i'm going to guess that you felt like you didn't "deserve" to be shopping, and so your body wanted to help you stop. makes sense to me! ;-)
That coat is amazing.
Ugh. I hate that pre sickness feeling. That feeling ruined my once favourite fried chicken. I'm sad because finding an alternative fried chicken place in the Vancouver area, though not horrible, has not been fun.
I probably shouldn't have missed lunch.
Girl as you know I am on day 6 of my no buy....Why would you know that you don't know me...I'm Tanisha though and you inspired me to do my no buy this year anyway....I did my budget and I was like OMG I actually don't have the money to splurge and buy the things that I want to buy anyway I don't know how I did it all those years but I don't want to be struggling from week to week I'm tired of that so when I sat down to do my budget for the first time it was like this is an eye-opener as to why I don't have money after I buy $100 worth of nail polish or $100 worth of makeup or $200 worth of clothes. This was my first time doing a budget also.
I share the thing about quantity over quality. After watching your videos I added up what I spent on clothes and realized I could have invested in some quality items rather than all the other things I bought. I’m really enjoying your videos and insights. Thank you.
I love all of the gifts !! So thoughtful ! 🙌🏻 hearing your story made me realize that almost never go crazy buying things in person online is my little devil. Let us know about the brow gel because my favorite is the givenchy one as well. Love the coat !!!! -- 16k Hannah you amaze me, in less than a month you doubled your subscriber count ❤️❤️❤️❤️ happy for you !
I just had a really similar experience at Zara! (We don't have Aritzia here in Malta :)). I picked up a ton of stuff, walked into the dressing room and had a full on talk with myself inside my head as I stared at the four pairs of black trousers I had picked for myself. The "Hannah" voice kicked in and echoed "does it spark joy?". I too, ended up walking out with a pair of smart black pants and a beauuuutiful toffee wool blend coat on sale ❤️ keep up the good work!
I love your channel and everything you do on here! Also could you do a tutorial on this look? I love looks like this from you and it would be cool since you could focus on the colors and techniques instead of the products which I think would be a video alot of us subscribers would like.
I'll try to do more tutorials this year!
Excited for the rent the runway month! ✨✨ I love your love of the editorial, so excited for you that your no buy had such a major change on the way that you think about making purchases and the mall. Wishing you all good things for the start of the new year x