16 Things I No Longer Buy As A Luxury Minimalist | live an intentional life

[@Buttercookiesssss]

1. New Car 2. Gym Membership 3. Foreign currency cash 4. No impulse purchases 5. New Books 6. No Luxury Skincare 7. Investment on luxury for profit 8. No Luxury Gifts 9. No Greeting cards 10. Subscription services Thank you for the tips! Xx

[@huttone8378]

🌻So practical and helpful. We love this!

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you! xx

[@Au-19]

Definitely agree! Blistex , the top of lip balms 👄 The only thing I keep on spending is gym membership, as I go 3 times a week 🙂

[@Au-19]

@@Celinamars666 😊🤗

[@ms.schnapp7415]

Great list! On a recent trip, I did not buy a single souvenir. Time wasn’t spent shopping and my return bags were lighter. It was liberating.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you so much for sharing xx

[@lenilynfeliciano2304]

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[@GothierDimuzio]

Rich people are not like you or me. They compete with each other in yachts, jewelry, art, travel and homes. Meanwhile, we're on the subway or bus with our precious Louis Vuittons. Why bother? *jklux* More rational

[@AdrienneMint]

I really do agree with you on almost every point you made, Eileen. ( i am single but if i were married I’d want the birthday present!). Especially what you said about the high end skincare. I am older and i used to buy La Mer. But i ended up not seeing a real difference and my skin was good to begin with. Since then i use normal, vegan and cruelty free products and i still have good skin today. I don’t use someone to invest my money, i do it myself. And i don’t buy flowers for my apartment, but i buy good quality food for myself and my pets as i think that is very important.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Loved this! xx

[@AdrienneMint]

@@ColourfulNoir thank you! I learn so much from you!

[@GothierDimuzio]

There is no point in being selectively angry. So you don’t believe in buying fake bags, a purchase is a purchase, regardless of the intention. I personally think it's crazy to care too much about how people want to spend their money. I bought real coach, marc jacobs, and mcm. If it's more than 1500, I'll buy a replica *jklux* . Guess what else I have in the bank, I'm a homeowner and drive a Lexus. I saw someone on KZbin who had tons of luxury items, lived in their mom's house, and was broke

[@lluvbagel9875]

Another things to add to your list are, new phone and new computer gadget like ipad etc. I don't keep changing my mobile pH or apple gadgets everytime the new model comes out. Example: I still use my ipad gen 1 and iph 12.

[@AdrienneMint]

@@RorexGaudenziyou are some kind of scammer so just know we are aware of you. You are making your stupid comment everywhere and you will be caught.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Agree! Same here! I use my gadgets until they need replacing xx

[@audreyhuggins8822]

100% agree on the flowers, such a waste of money! lol!

[@ColourfulNoir]

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[@nikkisue1715]

We no longer purchase greeting cards, flowers or gifts between my husband and I. I recently purchased a new vehicle, but paid cash. My other car lasted over 12 years and I hope this will be my last one as I am currently retired and probably won't drive as much. I only bought one luxury handbag about 6 years ago and I don't have the desire to do so now. I just need to stop buying clothes. We use credit cards, but we pay them off each month they are due. Thanks for this video. I enjoyed it.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for sharing! xx

[@GothierDimuzio]

Thanks for the video. I would say that fakes have been around for years. I think it's only now coming to light because of social media. I have seen fakes of LV and Chanel since the 1990s and know how to get them if I want them *jklux* . So this is nothing new at all. If it seems like a lot, maybe people are just more aware than they used to of educational videos about real and fake stuff.

[@musthaveahandbag4501]

Souvenirs and eating out is definitely on my list. I take lunch about 3-4 times a week, but not all the time. Great ideas, love the video.

[@EvelyneB.]

Eileen, when I watch your videos, I am listening to myself (almost). Everything you no longer buy or tell your husband not to buy for you, I am doing also. I don’t miss any of it. Travel souvenirs, home decorations, calendar holidays obligations…all that is easy to give up. The only 2 things I haven’t given up: the gym membership (we have access to a very inexpensive club where I live) and the investment manager. With market up and downs, the investment manager keeps our money invested to match our goals and makes the necessary adjustments so we don’t panic. To me, that peace of mind is worth it.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for sharing! xx

[@matterhornman395]

Hi Eileen. Could you make a video on your meal prep? Very curious about it.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Noted! Thanks for the suggestion xx

[@kathleenwang]

we have similar list, working toward retirement keep me motivated to stop mindless shopping

[@ColourfulNoir]

Good on you! Sending you lots of positive energy xx

[@flohough1870]

Agree with you on the books too. I'm amazed at the number of times I've come across books for 99 cents for my Kindle on sale and I joined a library system in the city so I have an even bigger selection to choose from for free. I've purchased a number of used books that have looked like new when they arrived. We don't have any subscriptions either, and when we do, we try to limit it to no more than two at a time.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for sharing! xx

[@tedilearnstoluxe8679]

Coffee. I used to buy at least 3 cups daily but now I just make it at home. I buy milk tea occasionally also against to daily coz I try to avoid sugar. Also I wear my current clothes and haven’t bought new ones since January while I used to buy one or two on a monthly basis

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thanks for sharing!xx

[@kaicruz9912]

Most of the things you said I have also been doing for years like no flowers, no gifts, not eating out, not buying currency etc. I have even taken it 1 notch higher buy not buying any luxury bags for an extended period of time so I can enjoy what I have. Example, my last luxury shopping spree period was somewhere in 2013-2015 and then I completely stopped. Now, I started again in 2023 and probably will end it in 2025. So I literally don’t buy anything for years and years and years. Then boom, shopping spree season 😅. I don’t quite agree with luxury skincare though. La Mer did didn’t work for me too, so did most Sephora luxury skincare brands. But what I actually do is I would rotate it from cheaper brands to expensive brands that work. Because investing in good skincare saves you a trip to the derma as well. For me Dior Skincare has been such a dream at the moment so I don’t mind spending on that. As for cars. I’m not keen on buying second hand. Sure brand new depreciation is real but second hand car quality is just not there. We have friends who swear by second hand cars and the amount of car trouble our friends have had is just not worth jt to me. Overall I think the tips are great and i think balance is key. You don’t always have to spend on every single thing but splurges once in a while can be good too 😂

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you so much for sharing your thoughts! xx

[@marieh9627]

I bet if you were to find out what the active ingredients are in the product you love, you would find that ingredient cheaper in its natural form. What you pay for in Dior is the name and packaging-plus fillers and preservatives.

[@bray7976]

Great tips! You mentioned washing your cashmere which made me wonder if you've made a video on how you wash your pieces? Always nervous about messing it up!

[@ColourfulNoir]

I do have a video about cashmere care! I talked about how to wash, dry and store it so I hope you find it helpful xx

[@ashhh987]

Can you do a video on meal planning? This is a weak point for me and I would love to learn your strategies in this area.

[@donnahassan8888]

Thank you for sharing, Eileen ❤️❤️

[@ColourfulNoir]

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[@jeanniebora-mapendo8836]

Thank you Eileen for your advice

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for being here xx

[@stephg6926]

Can you share what the digital art class you took was? Your art is amazing! 🤩

[@zazaincalifornia]

Hi Elieen! I watched a video of yours recently in which you spoke about your Cole Haan white sneakers but I cannot find it anymore. What is the model you recommended? Thank you :)

[@arizyia]

Completely agree with you on luxury skincare. I used to wear only Guerlain, now I have replaced it with korean brands and I'm getting even better results.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for sharing! xx

[@jessabeauty917]

The car information is inaccurate in this decade with inflation. I’m a professional accountant. The tip about fund managers is spot on. Its usually buried in the tax reports.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you so much for this info! xx

[@gladysbowei839]

Thank you. I ❤ this video. I completely agree with you 💯

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thanks for watching! xx

[@kaylheecarroll3186]

Glad it makes you happy 😊 ❤

[@ColourfulNoir]

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[@kaylheecarroll3186]

@@ColourfulNoir your welcome

[@julijakeit]

It's personal but I never had fascination with famous logo bags, there are plenty of alternative designers who create pieces worth their price. I would also add to the list newest digital gadgets and trips to most visited destinations, one is redundant, the other one is exhausting and dangerous these days.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for sharing! xx

[@SMR218]

Hi! Thank you for sharing your thoughts. I always get something good out of your videos. I’d love to hear your suggestions on the process of reducing and curating a designers handbag collection. I’m trying to let go of a few bags and it’s been hard because I’ll loose some $ and I still like them but I know it is the right thing to do. These days I sell before I get a new bag to avoid a having too many bags and spend more than I should. Curious to know how you started reducing your handbag collection, what pushed you? What did you tell yourself? If you already have material about that please share the link. Thank you!

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you! I actually have done many videos on downsizing, I'd suggest to watch my videos from 12 months ago-- they might be helpful xx

[@SMR218]

Thank you! I will

[@LPAdams1001]

Sometimes insurance covers prescription retinol treatment. That's a standard in anti-aging these days.

[@ColourfulNoir]

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[@Jazpink26]

What’s the Korean song you always have in your videos? Love it.

[@ColourfulNoir]

It's I'll get Over You by Adelyn Paik xx

[@alexandrasaini582]

Eileen, can you please tell me what's the name of the song you have at the end of every video? It's so beautiful 🥰🥰 Also, loving your outfit 🖤🤍

[@ColourfulNoir]

The song is I'll Get Over You by Adelyn Paik xx

[@alexandrasaini582]

@@ColourfulNoir Thank you so much! 😘🤗 I hope you're having a wonderful day 🌻

[@Handbagstyle.unboxing]

Thank you for the great tips 💕

[@ColourfulNoir]

Any time! xx

[@Neon_Medusa]

Careful with secondhand cars, everyone (myself included) i know who have bought one have spent several thousands to fix problems that arise with them

[@janetang8684]

Agree some ,Thanks

[@ColourfulNoir]

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[@jessabeauty917]

Eileen, please monitor your comments and stop the spammers from posting on our comments. 🚨

[@AdrienneMint]

Yes, i saw those comments too.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you! I have been away for two weeks but I've removed most of them as soon as I returned xx

[@lonenugget4301]

I still believe in buying a car new, but buy under your means and try to pay cash. I prefer to buy the least expensive/small but reliable new car and drive it to the ground. My family has owned used cars in the past, and have had back luck. It's no fun spending a lot of time in/out of the mechanics (if you can find a good one).

[@kalonecho]

luxury minimalist love that

[@georginamuns44]

Great video! You have a new subscriber 💙💙

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you and welcome to the family! xx

[@linaouardi8954]

What size is your pearl earrings? 😊

[@angieN2288]

Looks like a 9mm

[@linaouardi8954]

@@angieN2288 you think it’s 8-9 or 9-10 mm

[@ColourfulNoir]

The pearl earrings are about 12mm xx

[@linaouardi8954]

@@ColourfulNoir thank you 😊💕

[@silviadesi9055]

Hi from jakarta! Just subscribe your channel, love ur thought. And so agree with you

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you so much 🙂 xx

[@princeeverlove]

Eileen terima kasih dear 🌷🦋🌸

[@ColourfulNoir]

Sama sama xx

[@Royaleoake]

As far as the car: It’s 2024, nobody cares (or should care) what car you drive. I’m a car guy (actually I’m a mechanic) and I cannot even tell the difference between a Mercedes and a Toyota these days. They all look the same and have the same features, except one is twice the price. Where is the prestige anymore? There isn’t any. Any “luxury” car these days is pure Veblen good. At least a Louis Vuitton bag doesn’t depreciate to negative value after 10 years. Just saying.

[@criticchronicles]

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[@gogafan]

You sound just like me. I hate home decor too. Never buy it. I wonder if you are a Virgo. Born in September.

[@suzannehall5200]

I have never bought a new car either and I have never missed it. I don’t get excited about cars, I see them as a functional item. I don’t buy brand new luxury bags either. I save thousands buying preloved. Talking about which, 35% commission!!!??? You are being ripped off big time. I only pay 15%. I think it’s time you looked around for another consignment store.

[@ColourfulNoir]

Thank you for sharing! xx

[@oe7697]

You exchange the spare cash back into pounds. It Is very simple 😀

[@ColourfulNoir]

👍 definitely but we al ways end up losing money in between the transaction xx

[@debspringchannel831]

unsubscribing from luxury content creators/ influencers is key.

[@lesleyr5452]

I wonder 💭 are you getting my comments ? You never seem to like or respond . Anyways have a good one .

[@ColourfulNoir]

Hey Lesley sorry I’ve been away for two weeks❤️ please can you post your question here again but on a new message? KZbin only shows me those messages that I haven’t responded to xx