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For me, the biggest thing I’m no longer purchasing is backups. In the past, every time there was a makeup or skincare sale that involved products I liked, I’d stock up to avoid running out before the next sale. Unfortunately, sometimes my needs or tastes changed and then I’d be stuck with extras long past the return date. My policy now is that unless a product serves a completely new role in my routine, I need to use something up before getting something new of the same category (e.g., foundation).

The biggest rule I try to follow is to be realistic about my appearance. I am a lovely, well rounded 64 year old woman. When I buy clothes and makeup, I try to stick with items that I know will flatter me. It's always tempting to try something different, but after all these years, I know what works! Take care, Kelly!

I’m currently reading Braiding Sweetgrass by Robin Wall Kimmer- something that she wrote that really jumped out at me just the other night was about the indigenous fishermen would simply stop fishing when their basket was full. I looked at my overflowing closet like 🤯!!! My “basket” is full! I have so many sweaters that they’re in two separate locations in my house! I don’t need to keep “harvesting” sweaters! She also talks about the Honorable Harvest, which I absolutely will not do justice trying to explain. I feel like the guidelines of the Honorable Harvest can also really relate to this topic of overconsumption in today’s society. Basically, I highly recommend reading Braiding Sweetgrass haha 😊

Agree about not buying full-size bottles of perfume. I have found even a travel size can be regrettable. I’m completely addicted to buying samples from sites like Luckyscent. I love the variety. Also great for those of us who live in smaller towns and don’t have a lot of stores available to smell much. There are so many perfume releases now-it’s a big world of smells!

For me, I’ve stopped buying eyeshadow palettes! I have all the palettes I need and more…and I literally only wear a single matte shadow and a glitter topper and that’s me at my most dressed up 😅. Great video Kelly, I love how you focus on consumer consumption as well as other beauty content ❤

I think we need to talk about how thiers no need to have 87 Stanley cups 😂 I’m not sure even 1 is necessary lol

We buy things we don't need with money we don't have to impress people we don't like 😂. Great video!

Physical books! Kindle/Libby is the best. I do buy my ABSOLUTE favorite books if I come across one, but in general, using the library is the way to go for me.

One of my rules for buying new beauty products is I have to use up or declutter something first.

Thanks, Kelly, for talking about this subject and how to be more conscious in our consumption. It's usually not talked about much. The same goes with fragrance and makeup.

Ooh I have to inact rule of 3 with my clothing. I have sooooo many garments that I ADORE, are so cute, and I love wearing BUUUUUT they go with nothing else I own. Making myself take a moment to think "what can I wear this with THAT I OWN" is definitely going to make me pause and make smarter decisions

I don't relate one bit to feeling like I must have the latest I phone. I get the cheapest android available and I'm happy. I find it so excessive to spend a thousand dollars on a phone when they all do pretty much the same thing. For my phones needs anyway.

This video/topic is such a breath of fresh air! Love the conscious, intentional approach to consumption. We may be swimming up stream given the rampant consumerism pushed on us, but I think we'll all be happier in the long run. The legend Kimberly Clark recently released a How to Stop Shopping video series. Highly recommend!

I've had the same Christmas decorations for all 20 years of marriage! No plans to change. Great mindset video!

I have always thrifted and do not wear animal products, but now I avoid buying man-made materials if there is any way to get same/similar effect with a natural fabric e.g knitted cotton sweaters/scarves instead of acrylic. They usually last a lot longer and are more comfortable and less annoying.

Love that your promoting ethical mindful purchases for everything

Fully agree about the full sized bottles of perfume. So much less overwhelming when you enjoy using a larger collection to buy the travel size. Being able to take it with you more easily is also great!

Definitely shopping my closet since I work from home and only need to look dressed up for video calls. But I love the rule of three for clothing purchases, that helps keep it real.

I need to not buy backups of stuff because something better may come along or my tastes change. The only exception is products I don’t ever change and a good sale because there are a few things that never change in my daily routine and I need to save money when I can. I also have a horrible problem of buying something mostly skincare before I finish what I have open. I need to stop that because I have a bathroom full of open products. I am terrible when it comes to buying the next new thing when it comes to makeup. 🤦🏻‍♀️ I am probably the ultimate consumer…my husband thinks so. 😳

These are my absolute favorite types of videos!

I'm trying to adopt the one in, one out rule, generally, unless I need to replace something I've used up

Kelly, when I heard you say “rule of 3” I totally thought that you were going in a different direction! I’m trying to adopt a rule for myself when it comes to clothing that I have to get rid of 1 item for every new item I get. And at this particular point, it’s more of a “1 in, 2 out” deal because I’m decreasing clothing volume. I like your rule of 3 though!

This can be applied to a lot of stuff. Last year my Main Clothing store came out with a top that looked Similar to this Knitted Pattern to a top and I showed the girl in the Store helping me and she said it was similar enough where I could just buy the Pattern and the Yarn or Roving and make it myself. This year my Goal is to make more Tops for myself and use up some of my stash. Kelly my wish for you is to attend your FIRST Fiber Fest or Local Yarn Shop and Vlog it. I also cut out a lot of the Plastic Yarn in my Life and supported Farmers more so the ones that raise the Rare Sheep Breeds.

I love this kind of videos! I'm with you on mini perfumes, I love to have variety with my fragrance and I also get bored so I rotate a lot. For me it makes more sense to but a mini than a full size

I agree with you on the Holiday Decor part!! Before my baby I literally decorated for every single holiday - Valentine’s Day, Easter, St Patrick’s Day, everything!!!!! Now I have decided to be basic and MAYBE have a little something but tbh I feel like it’s wasting storage and too much to be doing w a baby 😂

Hi Kelly what a great idea for a video defo going to try and incorporate some of your ideas in my purchases! 🥰

Loving your hair!!! Also love your approach to no buys!

I love watching your videos while I’m getting ready or drinking coffee!

This was a really smart video! I want to be more mindful about my purchases and I am glad you are influencing your followers to do so! I really look up to you for this mentality! I wish you all the best! ❤ I love all of your videos but this one had a big impact on me. Thank you for that!

Love this Kelly! Thank you for talking about this, I think being a conscious consumer whenever possible is super important. For me, I personally stopped buying excessive amounts of skincare and makeup products. I don't buy new makeup or skincare unless I run out of something I already have. This isn't beauty related, but I refuse to buy plastic water bottles. They're bad for the environment but also just a waste of money. Also not a part of the trend of buying 1000 of Stanley Cups lol

Kelly, your hair has been looking SO GOOD!! I love what you did with your hair color!

Your hair is always so beautiful, love your channel :)

Love the heck out of everything you said in this video! Good practices to put into place for everyone I think 🥰

Kelly your makeup looks beautiful today love the pinks !! Long time sub now because you are realistic with your spending and only cruelty free ❤ keep up the good work girl !

I definitely agree with minis for fragrance and makeup! Especially for someone like me who has only recently gotten into all of this, chances are good that even if I really like a foundation I'm trying, I'm going to really want to try a different one before I'm finished with that full size bottle... Skincare products are a bit different though, I think. If I know I'm going to use all of a product, I prefer buying the value sizes whenever possible. There definitely have been some cases where I am eager to replace an item in my routine (such as a vitamin C serum) with a different item. Unlike with makeup or fragrance though, which are used a lot more sporadically, there's always an end in sight with my skincare products since I use them every single day. Most of the time, I have no problems with finishing what I have before getting a new one. Worst case scenario if I can't resist getting that new item is I switch from using it on my face to using it on my body.

Same with the full sized perfumes! 🙋‍♀️ also, with other full sized products unless I’m SURE I will get through them, especially makeup and skincare. Also, I rarely buy ANYTHING unless it’s on sale or I have an online coupon or discount code. I almost never pay full price for things unless it’s an absolute necessity. I also love that 2nd hand clothing and thrifting is looked on favorably. There are many great finds at the thrift store! This year I am committed to “shopping my stash” when it comes to makeup and clothing and only purchasing what I absolutely need. I have even stopped my subscription boxes. I’m not buying as many back ups of makeup products or skincare products either. This was a great video! I agree with a lot of what you said. We also bring out the same Christmas decorations each year. Sometimes I will buy one or two new things but for the most part it’s the same decor year after year. Have a great rest of your week! Hugs! 💖💜

I feel like one of my best rules is to not pay attention to freebies/ points; they are so obviously there to get you to buy more than you otherwise would and I end up being unable to focus on the actual things that I’m actually paying money for. I find it so much easier to shop (and end up shopping less and spending less) without freebies/ points that I’m kind of at the point of actively avoiding freebies/ points. I feel like I just end up worrying about whether or not I’m getting the best “deal”, like “I need to buy X product right now.” But what if Sephora has a point multiplier tomorrow or next week? I’m missing out! And then I can’t even enjoy the thing that I’m paying (probably a lot of) money for because I’m missing out on points…when points just get you more free samples, like??!! I feel like it’s even worse for people who feel like they have to “take advantage” of every freebie/ coupon/ point offer and then end up spending way more money than they otherwise would.

so appreciate these videos! they're really helpful in combatting that "overconsumption" mindset. i no longer buy a lot of clothes because i started sewing a year ago and realized it's so much more fun to make them myself! i use primarily thrifted fabrics so it doesn't create additional waste, and it's SO much cheaper than even new or thrifted clothes. makeup-wise, i recently started implementing BDS (boycott/divestment/sanctions) for my makeup and skincare purchases. i no longer have that knee-jerk "i have to buy it!!" feeling for new releases, bc most companies are on my boycott list!

Do you ever feel you are bamboozling yourself in this capitalist game? No shade at all but what are we doing influencing each other to seasonally consume only to end up with half empties, or worse never used; items we once swore we “needed” and could never live with out. I think that’s in part why true unique forms of personal style are hard to come by. Therefore I really do appreciate more creators doing de-influencing videos to let the average consumer see more of the cons of a viral item. Also with more demystification of the industry and the mind games they play (like exploiting FOMO) I think people will shop more diligently. “Take all my money” mentality really doesn’t need to be a thing.

Girl!! The rule of 3 is genius!! Im going to start implementing that. Thank you for sharing❤

i love your perspective on everything you are my fav youtube girlie.

Kelly, you need to try the glossier lash slick brown mascara! It’s the best one I’ve found!

This eyeshadow look looks so nice on you and matches your outfit. Nice simple eyeshadow 👌🏻

I love, that you talk a lot about principles, not so much about specific products. For me it‘s tricky, I also no longer buy restock items more than one, but some times like now, my „hard-to-finde-shade-well-loved-bronzer“ going empty and it’s out of sale - so not the best rule for every occasion. I also try to look how many items of the same kind i have, because I won‘t use 10 nude lipsticks and 10 blushes.

hi kelly!! loooooove that you buy most of your clothes secondhand! made me even more of a fan 😊

I love minis too! It actually motivates me to use them more! And I've come to learn that minis last a while as somebody who doesn't wear a full face of makeup everyday.

People throw out their Christmas decor????? 😮😮😮 I keep mine and like add something every year.

Great list! I have quit buying cheap jewelry from clothing stores and now I just save up for the real thing!

And this is exactly why I love following you!❤ I'm not a wasteful person at all!! You're speaking to my ❤️

Love the way you think before you spend money. So refreshing. ❤I’m somewhat frugal, but I have my moments of spending a little more than I want to. It took me 6 months til I decided to buy a coach bag (on sale) and 2 yrs to splurge on an Apple watch (also on sale).I’m not cheap, just work hard for my money.. great video Kelly!!!

Love this video and I have a similar philosophy about a lot of the items you mentioned. One more point I've realized about perfume: sometimes I adore a scent, but would only use for special occassions. So it doesn't make sense to get a full sized bottle. A travel size or some samples / decants suffice for my use case. I have a moderate collection, but going forward would only purchase full sized bottles of scents I'd wear on the daily. I also always look to repair items as a first resort instead of always looking to replace / repurchase. For example, repairing the heels on shoes that are otherwise in good condition.

Love this kind of video Kelly!

There are some really good points here. I like the idea of only buying clothes that go with what’s already in my wardrobe. I’ve definitely bought a piece that required me buying another piece. Also, I had my last iPhone for 5 years, and my husband got me a new one for me this year when he was negotiating our bill. I’m the same with reusing the same decorations every year. The only time I buy a new decoration is if it’s something I don’t have. I’ve been reusing some of the same gift bags for at least 6 years. If the person I’m gifting to doesn’t also save bags then they just give me the bags back.

Lol one of my favorite souvenirs is…drumroll please…a pair of nail clippers from Paris, I love it because I actually use it and I get to remember that trip every time!

My holiday decor buying is definitely a case of buying a few new trinkets each year to add into my collection! Heart garlands for valentines are also something I do some years. Looks super cute.

I love this type of content!!

YESSSSSS! Another Radio Bombay convert! I tend to like DS&Durga scents, so picking up this one for a Scentbird month kind of felt like a no-brainer. I got nervous when I saw so much hate in the reviews but I'm glad I stuck with that pic because it is a hidden GEM.

Love, love, LOVE this video and its sentiment! Consumerism has gotten so out of hand, not normal things have been normalized! Perfect example, holiday decor! Love the rules of 3!

Loved this Kelly! No longer shopping for "fantasy me". Hannah Louise Polston dives deep into this subject in her year of no buying.

Great video Kelly!

I’m on a makeup no buy. I haven’t bought anything in 3 months which is huge for me. I have a full collection already that I’m not even using. I don’t want or need anything.

Good heavens, girl, you are wise beyond your years! There are people twice your age who have not mastered these points. Great list. I also use Scentbird and love trying new scents in a low cost way. Glad you are promoting them. I highly recommend them.

First off, I want to say that your hair ALWAYS looks AMAZING! You are hair goals, Kelly! I 100% do not wear the same fragrance everyday so I never buy full-size bottles. I love Scentbird because you can try so many fragrances...and those cases are so nice! I wish drugstore makeup came in minis because even minis at Sephora/Ulta can be outside of my budget... I use my tech products until they no longer work the way I need them...I get a new phone when my current phone battery stops holding a charge well or stops getting necessary updates. Same with my laptop and tablets. There is no need to spend $1000s to get the next new phone/laptop/tablet/tv/etc when the current works just fine. I need to stop falling prey to buying backups! I'm trying to not purchase anything unless it's replacing a product I recently used up (or are close to using up) and no longer have that type of product!

I've been SUPER curious about Scentbird, so knowing you like it, I'll definitely try it out!

I’ve come to realize that it isn’t justification enough to make a purchase if I like something and can afford it. I’m trying to be much pickier with how I spend my money (and energy… and space in my home…). It isn’t easy but I’ve found it helpful. Also who is replacing holiday decorations on a regular basis? I guess everyone’s different but that’s definitely not me. Our Christmas decorations have been in our family for generations. It’s so nice to put them up together as a family and think of years gone by.

I collect perfumes so I have pivoted to travel sizes and smaller bottles. When you have a LOT of perfumes, you’ll never go through a 100ml bottle. I also try really hard not to buy any kind of backups.

Love this! I wish I could like this video 100 times!!!

I follow most of these rules for purchases too, although I could be better with the clothing part. I have gotten so much better with makeup/skincare purchases over the last 5 years. I really think them through and I only buy things I know I will truly use up. I've had the same Christmas decor for 15 yrs. I may add a holiday item here or there, but then I try to also get rid of an item. Great Video!

i love that im not the only one who has this mindset!! I grew up in a home where we diy everything or repurposed old items all the time

I no longer buy parsley and green onions as I grow my own now. They are very easy to grow especially green onions. Literally just put the end in the soil and water them.

My favorite Christmas decor belonged to my grandmas. I love the tradition and now it's in my own home!

Kelly I love mini perfumes and decants. I think it’s a great way to try multiple fragrances and also wear different ones for different occasions and seasons. Also love my mini mascaras. They expire anyways😁

@Kelly, can you make a parfume collection video walking us through your favorites, old favs you have fallen out of love with etc? 🙏🏻

Love minis everything should come that way 🤣🤣🤣🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍🤍

I LOVE this video, Kelly! Your idea of shopping with intention is spot on! We absolutely don’t need the latest, greatest and newest of anything - in this economy, what we need is to save our money💯. Thank you so much for your honesty, and for keeping it real!

Hiya Kelly, I just wanna stop by and say thank you for everything you do for us…❤

Yes I completely agree keep these videos cominig!

It's funny, I've been on the opposite trajectory as far as perfume. For years I only got minis or samples because I was trying to figure out what I liked, but recently I've settled down to one favorite scent and bought a full-size bottle. Probably in a couple of years I'll get tired of this one and go back to samples for a while, but not yet

I love a small size of fragrance too. I know myself, I love variety, I get tired of a perfume easily. I have many fragrances, so a 100 ml bottle is going to be in my collection for years. I will probably be tired of it before even half of it is finished. Sometimes I still fall for it, sometimes a perfume I want is only available in 100 ml, but most of the time, I end up regretting it. I love 10 or 30 ml bottles.

I love Scentbird specifically because it lets me follow my rule that I have to finish an entire vial (and STILL be desperate to wear it!) before I can buy a larger size. Of all the vials I’ve gotten from them-and enjoyed!-the only one I’ve actually used up was Commodity Gold. And I found myself missing it! So I bought a one-ounce bottle (about the size of 4 Scentbird samples-it took me months and months to get through one!). I’m able to enjoy the rest on and off without having to spend a fortune on a regular size.

My entire wardrobe is Goodwill and only buy high end everything there. I score big time deal on nearly new items.

Thank you so much for these kind of videos! Very necessary in our crazy society where the norm is to consume like crazy. We need to be conscious about our waste and think about the planet😢

I so need to do the rule of 3 and also declutter what I don’t use/wear. I have put on some menopausal weight and keeping things that no longer fit thinking I will lose the weight but it isn’t coming off as quickly so I need to remember the saying clothes should fit me, I shouldn’t fit them and get rid of the ones that don’t fit me like they used too. I also need to not buy extra of products either b/c I’ve done this with eyeliner and mascara and when I would go to use it, it was all dried up.

Fantastis video - thanks. Would you consider doing a look book? Now intrigued by our wardrobe :)

I feel you on the Halloween thing. As I get older I can't stand buying Halloween costumes, it feels silly to spend money on something that I will wear for a few hours on Halloween

k18 is phenomenal, especially the hair mask. It's unequaled. BUT your hair is already lustrous and doesn't look damaged. For you, the benefits of this pricey mask are wasted and you won't think it's worth the money. But if your hair is ever damaged and in need of repair, try it. It only works if used as directed and you won't notice the major difference if you aren't starting with damaged hair.

Girl you go, Halloween is the best

Love this. I try to be super mindful when shopping. Do I actually need something or do I just want it? Can I wait to replace this item?

Really great video👍💕

I loved to shop the little cal resale and 2nd hand stores but the clothing items have so much scented laundry products baked into them from clothes dryers, it’s close to impossible to get that stink out. Even non clothing items soak up the smells of air poisoners. It takes a long time for them to off-gas. I bought a purse at Target 2.5 years ago. I left it outside because it smelled like the store. Six pounds of baking soda & a half liter of vodka later (it’s pretty great at removing smells like stale ciggie smoke) I can use it.

It's funny, but with your costumes one I have a counter. I am a cosplayer and love dressing up for events even outside of halloween. When choosing cosplays to do, I pick ones that can be disassembled and after the cosplay be used as part of my wardrobe. Dressing up as Dipper Pines made me discover the love for cargo shorts and for years my only baseball cap was the Dipper one. I wanted to assemble an Ariel town dress cosplay, got the skirt and the blouse and the vest (I already had the wig from being Scarlet Witch) and I've never had the chance to use it but all of the pieces have been used. Knowing that I love cardigans I kind of want to be Howl from Howl's moving castle just to I can make a cardigan version of his jacket because it is so beautiful and I already have the rest of the pieces so it would be easy

Voice of reason, thank you.

I think you're talking about planned obsolescence. Fridges, stoves, cars were better made decades ago. I once bought a Tommy Hilfiger sweater that lasted me 15 years, that isn't a thing anymore. You don't make the profits these companies make if people have stuff that last a long period of time

Last year, I finally managed not to go and get a new phone just because my contract ended and went SIM only. I have also been looking hard at all my subscriptions and cancelling ones I don't use enough. I got out of buying beauty boxes and managed for the first year for a while, not to buy a beauty advent calendar last Christmas. I have too many backups / travel sizes already, I really don't need to add in more products that I don't specifically need just because they are cheap. I am trying to whittle down my stash before buying new stuff. I haven't bought shoes for a while and need to declutter some I own. I love pretty shoes in theory, but I seem to wear boots in the winter, sandals in the summer, and trainers all year. Shoes (especially heels) rarely get worn any time of year, and definitely not enough to justify buying more. I am cutting back on buying artwork as I am running out of wall and shelf space to display. Clothes is the area I really need to reign in. I put on weight and for a while needed to buy some new clothes, but I have more than enough in a larger size now and am starting to shift some of the gain to get back to my old wardrobe so definitely want to hold off and save my money for when if/when I shrink below my old clothes. I wish I could thrift more, but availability of clothes in larger sizes is really poor. I do use ebay outlet stores as my style doesn't change much year on year. If I like the colour/shape/print, I will wear until it no longer fits or gets shabby.

Please do a second hand shopping trip with us!!

I agree with your perfume rule, I have perfumes I bought years ago that I grew out. I love books, but I don’t like buying books. I borrow them from the library. My only exemption from buying books is if I go to an event by the Author. Once I got SUPER LUCKY and Lisa Scottoline gifted me her new book.

I'm currently trying to not buy anything I don't absolutely need. Don't get me wrong I still might buy something here or there. I'm trying to make meals based on pantry items. I'm not going on a Bath and Body Works shopping spree if they have a sale. I have tons of lotion, fragrance, body wash, and candles. If I run low on hand soap I'll watch for daily specials. I have a tendency to buy shampoo and conditioner if it's on sale. Just going to use what I have up first. I also will buy random skincare and not use it. I'm in project empty/ use up mode. For makeup too especially powders and concealers. Even though I have not found the perfect powder or concealer there isn't a big enough occasion for me to not use what I have. I may not have found my holy grail products but I can try again when I run low.

For eye products, its best to buy mini. And throw it away when expired as you should not risk eye infections!

I left an ornament for d souvenir to have my travels on my tree. And or/ a beach towel with the location embroidered on. I use towels all the time.,