…is the gift of self-control. Seriously.
My involvement in the field notwithstanding, we’re bombarded with a whole lot of “buy it now” orders from every direction. I’m not saying to stay in your homes 365 days a year and never purchase anything (yeah, I’m talking to the online shoppers too — I keep my credit cards far, far away from my laptop). I am saying not to feel bad if you aren’t walking around busting your piggy bank.
Shopping is one of those areas that hit all the high notes — functionality, entertainment, community. We shop alone and in packs, we shop for what we need and what we could live without. Keeping perspective during this marketing overloaded holiday season is key to getting what you want, when you want it.
Why do I constantly get on this theme for the last six months? Because I believe that just because we’re plus size people, it doesn’t mean that we should kow-tow to any retailer. If Big Fashion Co. said to me, “Isabella, we’re giving you a full wardrobe in exchange for something-that-irks-my-moral-compass”, I’m going to have to pass up on that opportunity.
I’ve often heard the refrain, “Well, we should be thankful…”
Pardon my irreverence, but “thankful”? The only thing I’m thankful for is that God continues to pump oxygen through my wonderful curvy body. I can live without kimono-inspired blouses, I can’t live without oxygen.
I’m never thankful when someone snatches dollars out of my wallet. You shouldn’t be either. Instead, we should continue to be picky, and discern what’s best for us. No business can stay alive without customers.
What customer are you going to be today?
As a whole, this country spends over $5 billion dollars on cosmetics and beauty supplies. As of April 13th, 2006, the number being bandied around was $8.2 billion, but who’se counting that extra billion or three?
I can’t talk about my spending on cosmetics, when I have to talk about skin care products first. I’m slowly coming out of the dreaded Equate cycle and realizing that quality products lead to a quality face. Therefore, my spending on skin care and cosmetics is growing steadily. My face approves.
I spend roughly $30 a month of skin care and cosmetics - if there’s a lipstick I like, I grab it. I usually test out different types of foundation. Also, it’s nice to replace lipstick that’s been contaminated, or eyeshadow that just doesn’t do the job anymore.
So, all of this aside - how much do you spend on cosmetics? It can be $X a month, $X a year, $X a day…even $X an hour, but I’ll wonder what else you do with your time. Let me know!
This post is the first post in the Makeup Madness Month collection.
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