7 THINGS I DON'T BUY ANYMORE---Minimalism + Intentional | Nikol Johnson

I’m a 72 year old who kept cutting my short dark brown hair myself, during the pandemic until it was all white. I’m a “winter” so I’m usually wearing black, white, greys, blues or pinks. People ask me why I don’t wear beiges or oranges. I joke that I am allergic! Strangers tell me that they love my hair but I’m still not used to it! I agree with everything you said. I will not wear heels or any shoe that hurts. If I am uncomfortable in clothes that I try on, I don’t buy them. I have never bought vintage, but that’s something I might try. I just discovered you this month, January 2023. I used to be a makeup artist for Lancôme in Canada until I was replaced by girls in their 20s. I went back to college at 60 and became a family addiction councillor. Big change. Thanks for your videos!

I stopped buying magazines when I was in college. Being a poor college student that was a fashion merchandising major, I had purchased a "special" issue of Vogue for class. Leafing through the magazine I realised that there were 7 articles and the remainder was advertisements. I was stunned to realise that I paid so much money to look at clothing, makeup and jewelry that I couldn't afford.

I also shop for clothes exclusively at a local thrift store. My "big ticket items" now cost me $10. I occasionally find comfortable, never worn shoes for that price as well. The thrift store's mission is to assist those who need jobs or have experienced a devastating event (loss of home due to fire) so it's a win-win for me and for our community.

Less clutter ,minimal wardrobe & makeup!  Less is definitely more, more space,more clarity and calm! Principles of Feng Shui thank you 🙏🏻🧡

I used to be a nurse working in a dermatology department at my local hospital, and over half our referrals were women who had sensitised their skin by using lots of different products at the same time.

I made a terrible mistake 2 years ago. I bought almost everything in two expensive skin care (and makeup) lines. I spent thousands and I couldn’t possibly use them all! So I learned that in skin care, makeup, clothes, magazines, less is more!! Thank you, Nikol, for reaffirming my lesson in spending money I could be saving for a consignment piece!! 😊❤

I've been loving a hoarder for 19 years. He calls me the throwaway queen (and a few other choice terms I won't mention here!) We finally agreed the best way to have a continuing relationship is to live close and visit often. We talk and text every day and see each other almost every day. But we cannot live together. And we've acknowledged this for the past 15 of those 19 years. I cherish my clean, uncluttered countertops and organized cupboards and drawers, while he cherishes his junk. You have to be very giving to sustain a relationship like this; he gives in and I give up!

Thanks for sharing, I've given up the same things as you. I'm 55, I started wearing heels when I was 15 and I mean high-heeled stilettos! I won't suffer the discomfort/damage to my feet anymore and now I find it a fun challenge to create an outfit wearing a 'comfortable' heel or flats. When my hair started to grey in my 40s, I let it, it's now mostly silver like yours and I get the most compliments. Minimalism is definitely the way and I think in most cases we learn this the older we get! 😀

Having curly hair, I'm a hair product junkie. My goal for 2022 was to pare down my hair products. I was successful...for a while. My goal for 2023 is to not give up and try again. I can do it! 😊

This video was so relatable. I used to try everything in my 20's and 30's that called my attention, I'm 45 now, and last year I finally got to the point where I knew what's working for me, I don't need to look for the next best thing, I've built up my wardrobe, my makeup collection, and skin care routine, I furnished my home, I don't need anything else, I only need to use up what I already own. I hurt one of my feet last week so I haven't been able to go back to work, but I've been using my time to simplify my home and life.🎉

I only want to wear natural fabrics now, as I find them so much more comfortable. In a colder winter climate, a tissue-weight merino wool turtleneck is my go-to base layer. It moderates temperature fluctuations so well. In the summer, linen or cotton are it. With the occasional silk or cashmere piece thrown in, I'm good to go. So I try to buy less and wait for the really good quality pieces to go on sale. No more polyester!

My Evergreen rule is whatever I buy has to go with at least 5 other items in my wardrobe. I have a major cull of anything I haven't worn in 5 years and donate them to charity, every couple of years. So far as sales are concerned I only buy what I would have bought anyway. Buying something just because its at reduced price is a waste of money, time and the space it takes up whether in your wardrobe or in your home

Isabella Rossilini said that when she was dropped from make up ads it was because the industry is selling a promise to youth and that by the time she reached a certain age she had simplified her beauty products to 5 personal favorites

When it comes to sale items one strategy is to ask yourself if you would still want to buy it if it was very expensive - say $300. If your answer is ‘no way’ you probably don’t really love it and it’s just the feeling of grabbing a bargin that your loving.

Unrelated to this video, I just wanted to share with you that my daughter bought your cool based concealers for me as a Christmas gift. I have got to say that I absolutely LOVE them. Perfect colors, perfect consistency and perfect staying power. Thank you!

Does anybody else remember "Color Me Beautiful"? That worked for me, & I was in my 20s. Had kind of gravitated towards those colors anyway. I'm an "autumn". Then I developed my style. No florals, not many patterns. I like my hair a certain way, so I don't fool around with it. Simple top/sweater with jeans, but I wear real jewelry. "Diamonds & denim" is my style. Been doing that for decades now.

Hi Nikol, love your advice. Beauty doesn’t consist of only the tasks performed in front of the mirror. Our everyday living habits play a big role. I adore my husband and when we’re good, and our grown kids, work life and our home are all good, then I can feel great and have fun during my greying transition and selection of new colors of makeup and clothing! You rock Nikol!!!

I had a wall to wall bookcase full of books that I have read,love reading,love the feel of books,they have been my "friends" through difficult times when I can bury myself in a story. However I decided to down size to just two smaller book cases,it was traumatic letting go,took me a whole week to make decisions on which ones to keep. LOL

I never buy expensive skin care products anymore. The best cleanser is Cetaphil (inexpensive). I buy makeup wipes at Walmart & Roc eye cream. The only makeup I will splurge on is foundation & mascara but not above $25-30

This is the most BRILLIANT video. I need to follow each and every one of your guidelines. Oh my goodness, I plan to watch this monthly to keep me on target. So well done!