So many of you watched my No Buy Year Video and were inspired to try a No Buy or a Low Buy yourselves, I wanted to share the top tips that helped me survive and make it through an entire year!

If you are looking to do a no buy year, or a smaller goal of a no buy month or a no spend month, be sure to check out my other videos too as you may find tips and insights that might help you. Doing a no buy challenge or a no spend challenge isn't easy, and I don't recommend as a permanent lifestyle, but it certainly has its benefits. You might want to take a slightly less extreme approach and try a low buy year or a low buy month instead - you'll still find plenty of tips here on my channel.

Over the last few years, I've come to the realisation that whilst a certain level of material things do add to your life, more stuff will not necessarily make you happier. This realisation hit me when I looked around my home that was filled with stuff (so much so I felt I needed a bigger house) and couldn't say I was particularly happier than when I lived in Spain (in 2008) when everything I had with me fit in one large drawer and a very small wardrobe.

These days I prefer to adopt a buy less, buy better approach, with a focus on quality over quantity, removing the clutter, and utilising my money in the best way possible.

WHERE ELSE TO FIND ME:
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/kirstyloukirby/
Blog - www.kirstykirby.com

MAKE UP WORN:
ABH Modern Renaissance Palette
Estee Lauder Mascara
Benefit Fool Proof Brow Powder
Estee Lauder Double Wear Foundation
Tarte Shape Tape Concealer
Laura Mercier Translucent Powder
MAC SkinFinish in Medium Deep (As Bronzer)
MAC Blush in Mocha
MAC Lipliner in Soar
MAC Lipstick in Faux

NAILS:
Chanel Le Vernis Nail Polish in Organdi

CLOTHING:
Cardigan - Karen Millen but about 6 years old!

LIGHTING:
I use natural light (i.e. I sit in front of a window) supported by a ring light on darker days.

DISCLAIMER:
All products were purchased with my own money and this video is in no way sponsored. Should a video ever be sponsored, or should I receive goods for free to review I will always aim to disclose this either in the video or in the video description. My views will always remain honest and my own.
Items marked with an asterisk were received as a gift or as PR.
I do sometimes use affiliate links in my description, these links do not cost you any more to purchase, often you will receive a discount, but I may earn money from these links.