things I'm NOT buying Summer 2024 | ANTI-HAUL
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The Stanley accessories are so bizarre. My American girl doll in 1996 wasn’t nearly as accessorized as these CUPS. 😂
List 100%! I can understand getting accessories for a doll, a pet, etc. but a WATER BOTTLE??
The Bog beach tote is the next Stanley cup with all of the accessories.
I must admit, I find it cringe (at this point.) It's such a massive thing to lug around. There are far better, minimalist, sleek, unique water bottle choices to choose from in the world.
Plus, way easier to steal! A thief no longer has to get ahold of your bag or purse, all they need is for you to not be paying attention to your Stanley momentarily, and now they've got your cash, credit cards, ID, phone, keys, etc.
These things should always be kept safely in your purse, fanny pack or pocket..not out in the open like that, (all for the sake of being aesthetically pleasing/properly accessorized lol)
I feel like it's one of the things the future will judge our current generation(s) most harshly for... And they should 😆
@@ei_majI saw someone call them an adult sippy cup, and I have never been able to look at them the same since.
I saw this mentioned in a different post somewhere, but it feels pretty dystopian when you realize how far removed we can be from “seasons”. Seasons have become marketing windows for clothes and decor, and less and less about weather patterns and our environment
I love these anti-haul videos because I keep finding out about a lot of ridiculous things that apparently exist in the world. Like omg, now my WATER BOTTLE needs charms and stuff on it? I'm so not one of the cool kids 😂
You are one of the cool kids in this corner of the internet
@@LunaMakesStuff aww, thank you!!💕
i used to make charms for mt bottles ages ago but It was always with random materials I already had or found on the ground lol
Same here! I had no idea that people bought charms for their water bottles! LOL and I had to google “sambas” because I had no idea what that was!
@@freyasenchantedabodejudyto3061they look like shoes for a dad stop motion animated by Laika.
To play devils advocate on the nails- I purchased an LED lamp about 10 years ago, I literally still use it. I purchased base and top coat I’ve had for probably
5+ years? The acetone and alcohol lasts months as well. The only thing I can admit I’ve “over consumed” is new colors, which I don’t buy anymore since I’ve changed my consumption habits. At home nails to me is like anything else, you can go overboard or you can be pretty minimal about it and use and love the products for years.
Small habits that work for you!!👍🏼👍🏼
I think she meant the people who buy every color when, they can use the same ones for a while.
I absolutely over consumed on colours (to an extreme extent!) and unfortunately no-one seems to buy them in the UK! I am trying to give them away but no more purchasing for me I have enough for a lifetime!
you are a good example of someone who isn’t doing it for the sake of consumption and keeping your products for years instead of buying new creates a great example!
I don’t think you’re the type of person she’s talking about loo
I’d like to anti-haul single use matching shirts for family events. And how to gently steer everyone into a more sustainable option.
I saw a grandpa wearing a family picnic 2017 shirt while I was out on a hike 😂
i see so many of them in thrift stores. it's kinda fun/funny to read about all the random family functions from people halfway across the world that you've never met but yes it is wasteful.
We live in central Florida and go to Disney a lot. The number of group shirts I see there that I know are destined for the landfill is criminal.
Custom shirts aren’r accessible for my family, so that branch of the family just wears the same color!
@@AprilCMangosuch an excellent solution 👏
The obsession of the target minis!! Can't believe how many haul videos are based just off that section and it's not even for travel purposes anymore
At first I thought you meant the mini brands shit that comes in those plastic balls and they're like cartoon mascots of brands
@@SamasBananas1 those too tbh lol
Lmao you guys are hilarious !!! It’s so true tho
Halloween decor is a big thing, I agree, but let's talk abour CHRISTMAS. Christmas is the absolute peak of mindless consumerism
Exactly! I've been seeing Christmas hit the shelves in August!
Or the Christmas in July trend...
And all the crappy glitter that goes with it. Some of the Halloween stuff is getting there but Christmas stuff still reigns supreme.
The glitter alone should be a crime
I’m a little late to the party but I’m anti-hauling new skincare. I thought for the longest time I had problematic and sensitive skin. It turns out it was only that way because I was constantly changing the products I was using! Turns out I’m not actually allergic to niacinamide- I’m only allergic to it when it’s in the seven different face sunscreens that I would cycle through every day 🙃
So much this. Now I just have 4 skincare products: daily sunscreen, night time moisturizer, eye cream, and an exfoliating toner. That's it. All the extra shit is just not necessary, less is more.
This !!! I’ve had almost the exact realization in the past year and it works so much better for me!
Skincare products being a trend is so confusing to me. It's just evidence of our problem with consumerism. My skin is actually the clearest it's ever been and it's because I stopped using any actives whatsoever. Less is more.
So glad you figured it out!
Anyone else now walk around Target and hear Shelby voice? I hear “Bittcchh you know that’s just going to break and end up in the landfill. Why you perpetuating the demand for plastic. PUT THAT PLASTIC PUMPKIN DOWN RIGHT NOW.” Every time I’m about to buy something online I hear your voice saying “ LADY YOU BETTER SIMMER DOWN and wait for it to be at the thrift”😂😂❤❤
Waiting for something to be thriftable is such a hack though because once I’ve waited long enough I don’t want it anymore anyways lmao
@@josephaemma3852 LMAO SAME😂😂
LOL YES
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Things I had no idea about
cracking latte
perm. jewelry
nail salon stuff in your house
sambas
accessories for stanley
OMG I am so happily out of the loop
I’m on social media for the first time this week right now and ESPECIALLY the Stanley Cup clip had me going “???”
What was going on in that clip? What was that? Is this actually something people do? It seems kind of infantilizing, doesn’t it
no fr! the only one i knew about was the permanent jewelry. and i think that can be cute if you get matching stuff with like your mom.
The accessories for Stanley cups is out of control. A wallet + phone holder, charms/keychains, a food tray. Yes you read that right. A food tray for your Stanley cup. 🤦🏻♀️
Man, the cracking chocolate latte thing gave me a headache. So, freaking random and wasteful.
I saw the little backpack for the Stanley cup and started screeching, wheezing, laughing hysterically
Talking about sharing your hoard with friends is important ! Community is so important and we don’t need all of these things as individuals. Every time I buy a tool or crafting thing I tell my friends so they know it’s available if they need to use it. Share with your community!
The ballet flats.. I do actually still own few pairs from the time they were trendy so. I was actually inspired to wear them again and I don't have to buy them new because I still own them. vintage ✨
Ballet flats are so cute! Especially in the summer, I hate wearing sandals and having my toes out so they are the next best thing
✨Vintage✨ 😂😂😂😂
I wore mine til they passed away, years and years ago. I now have several pairs of flats I'm super excited to wear soon! :) all purchased cheap or thrifted, most with tags still on unused ❤.
Summerween is something that people started doing because of gravity falls.
I think it's a cute party idea! Although if I had one I'd just mix up my existing Halloween and Summer party stuff for the vibe, instead of buying new.
Heyyy!!! As someone who LOVES doing my own nails, I got a lot of my nail stuff from my mom who decided she didn't need her "home nail salon" and I also do all of my friends nails! Trying my best here 😂
It's important to be using a creative outlet for yourself and your family. Nail polish lasts forever AND you're saving money on gas and a million dollar manicure as well as avoiding the stress of having to make an appointment. Nothing wrong with it as long as you are ACTUALLY trying to use all your products and not buying them just to show off on video. 😁
You're definitely not the demographic she was speaking about lol. She was talking about people who overconsume for the videos but will NEVER make full use of the items they buy. I've seen some of these videos through my sister and niece when they're doom scrolling, and when I tell you they LITERALLY have buckets and buckets of materials.
What you're doing is exactly what fueling your passion and being conscious is about: reusing, making use of what you have, and sharing it with your community. =)
My mom works in a salon and she would always give her their half empty bottles. I guess it's too annoying to tilt the bottle to dip the brush at that level so the salon just tosses them. We're talking hundreds of bottles. I would get several bottles of the same exact brand and color so I would combine them to get "full" bottles. It's insane how much would go to waste.
The psychology of looking forward to the thing, getting the thing, the satisfaction of feeling like the thing has brought completion by its presence-- all this needs to be replaced by an actual physical act for people not to buy this stuff. For me its been gardening. I had the whole nail salon and did gel nails once a week. I now have given away or thrown away all that stuff because my excitement over growing the veggies, planning the veggies, storing the veggies etc has filled that void
I peep the Kufiya ❤ Im so happy to see someone I consistently watch actually walk the walk of intersectionality
A lot of people that buy Halloween stuff decorate their entire house with it for year round. I think that's why people get super excited for it. Us goths need decor too!!
Anti-haul computer desk setups would be fun to see! I see a lot of matching LED gamer setups that just… are ugly…. and don’t actually increase computer performance for gaming lol
Omg yes! I also see thee excessive set ups for study or writing influencers and "girly" influencers. There's the keyboard covers, little figurines, clip ons and desk accessories that are just unnecessary
YES
The amount of keyboards they have is crazy.
Okay so the other day i saw a video where a person had so many bath and skincare products that they are never going to run out of it even if they use all of them because there are so many .
Yes! The same with perfume. Why do you need a 100 bottle perfume collection? That’s more perfume than you could use in an entire lifetime.
It’s like expiration and shelf life don’t exist 😭
Was it the shower organization girl with all the Tree Hut scrubs?
@kellygreengables3936 I have seen her videos too and am a little worried that one of those shelves will give out and she will get a concussion.
omg that girl with the super-stocked shower! Have yall seen that video? its AWFUL
I will die on the hill for sambas being the best look but I'll forgive you shelbi hahaha. But these ballet shoes are giving me war flashbacks, the physical torture young me put myself through for absolutely no reason.
As a Halloween obsessed individual, i assure you, most of us are just getting a serotonin boost just looking at spooky stuff. Its coming out absurdly early this year, even we are surprised. And i would also say a good chunk of us keep it spooky all year round so most of us are actually buying for our everyday homes haha. I also hate the heat so seeing spooky stuff distracts me from being a miserable marie 😂
I was thinking the same thing! I love seeing Halloween early & I like to keep the spooky vibes all year round. I’m not a fan of the consumerism that keeps people buying new decor every year.
@@sweetieg92 I love watching Halloween hunting videos because I love the visual! I'm not going out and buying every piece that I see. The hyper consumerism aspect can be a bit much at times. But I love meeting my fellow spooky girls. Hey ghoul, hey 👋
Do you do Halloween 🎃👻 crafts?
As a Halloween 🎃👻 obsessed individual do you reuse décor and decor from previous years and source secondhand?
This is my home decor shopping season! Honestly, it keeps me from impulse buying during the rest of the year, because I have such a narrow window for what I'm looking for. (And yes, even though it's super early, it's still a narrow window - the spooky girlies know that the best stuff doesn't last until October!) This is a spooky house all year long.
@@raedances this is also 100% true!! When I started decorating my house foe year round, I had to learn the hard way that most of the spooky goods are either sold out or its the stuff that doesn't fit my aesthetic
I agreed with all of this except for Halloween. My mind is permanently in October. I will watch Halloweentown on repeat and surround myself with witchy books and pumpkin plushies. I think it's a nostalgic feeling for me and also I live in a very hot state in the U.S. I don't have as much of the seasonal shifts, so putting my mind in Halloween/autumn mode makes me feel better even if the temps hardly ever feel like it.
Well, one can be an avid Halloween lover and still see/agree with it being subject too over consumerism and the unnecessity of putting it out in June 🤷♀️
Some of my favorite things in the world are anything witchy or spooky, Halloween/fall, give me all of it. Like you said, permanently. So I on a personal level don't mind when stores have products out in July, but I will admit that it's ridiculous and feeds into the hyper consumerism. I will thrift halloween items and look for them online all year and then only buy a couple of new items when stores start stocking them. I also live in a very hot state, so we don't get the normal fall experience here. Halloween is one of the easiest holidays to do more sustainably, so the time of year is always bittersweet to me.
I agree on the Halloween when it is a sudden trend. I have my Halloween foot sized skeletons on display for years. One is hanging on my bedroom doorknob and by the front door, both missing limbs. I watch Christmas movies all year. I have plans for a Halloween themed tattoo. Anybody wanting Halloween in July and buying online for it is wasteful. It is a trend for you. Stop!
The city I work in is literally all about Halloween tourism, so Halloween decorations, handcrafted items from the locals, and all of that generally starts going out somewhere in July, because our first "Halloween" tourists start showing up in August, and it just doesn't stop until November. Our Halloween tour industry is unhinged...
@@effytraveler6155 This reminds me of these people a few blocks away with me. They have those 14 ft skelletons that were all the rage a few years back. Currently they're on the lawn with swim trunks and a giant flamingo innertube. They redecorate them every month. The best part is unless one of their accessories is damaged or just doesn't survive storage, they use the same things season after season, which makes sense because finding clothing and accessories for skelletons that big can't be easy! But bonus points for not purchasing more goods every year, and truly loving the decorations you've invested in!
Can we anti haul themed outfits at Bach parties. I have one coming up and I've tried to find as much second hand but some things are so specific
have you tried Facebook marketplace? I just recently saw a bunch of Bach decor in my area
@@sabeanie5002 I haven't tried it ! Thank you!!
Yes! I am actually someone who loves costumes. But the bach stuff has gotten out of hand, especially because there's already a wedding to plan for (which has become it's own level of extra overboard in the last 5-10 years)!
oh my god I spent like three minutes trying to figure out if why people were having themed parties for classical music...
@@applesandparachutes3086 omg 😂😂😂😂😂
I'm a Halloween in August girlie because I love to enjoy my decorations for as long as possible. But the way I've become better at not consuming as much is thrifting decor, diying, and making a list of things I really want so I don't impulse buy. Love this video Shelby! Thank you for reminding us this stuff isn't normal!! 💖
I will accept summerween as an excuse to read spooky scary books *obtained via library or second hand* in the summer. Enjoying the fun spooky or witchy vibes without being wasteful.
Halloween lover here! I agree with you for the most part and I avoid buying cheap plastic Halloween crap but I do like to add a couple of high-quality spooky items to my (year round) decor if I find something that really appeals to me, and that will essentially last me for the rest of my life. The trouble is that stores put out Halloween decor in July and August. By September it’s pretty much all gone and the stores are full of Christmas. So anyone who wishes to buy anything for Halloween has no choice but to buy it in the height of the miserable hot summer. We really need to get stores to put things out during the appropriate season, but they don’t seem to want to do that anymore. :-(
Very good point. It's like the holiday never happened when it's only the beginning of October and the stores all have Christmas items out. It kills the fun. I don't mind as much for Halloween, since there's not a holiday right before it that the decorations would be in the way of. However, like you said, it does make people have to shop earlier when it's not even close to being fall weather.
Halloween orders for shops are a lot smaller because with temporary theme stores like Spirit, a lot of other stores just can't compete, so they carry a very small stock that mostly sells early to excited shoppers before the seasonal costume shops open. Having worked in a craft store during the season, a lot of people just stop buying Halloween and fall the moment Christmas hits the shelves in August. That part is somewhat consumer driven.
I love ballet shoes coming back, it is like wearing house shoes, nothing, slip on and ready to go. And I was wearing them for 10 years abd looked like an idiot and now they are back in style!
I will say ballet flats fill a void in the business casual realm of fashion for people who can’t do heels. Maybe I’m not a shoe person though.
It’s seeing these trends that make me so glad I live in a 3rd world very poor country. I’m so far removed from these things I’m shocked to hear them!!
My “neighbors” all just barrow everything from one another. When I first got here I thought it was so weird to use this ladies plates if I had a party but now I get it. It’s great! If we have a party or wedding you just write your name on the bottom and everyone brings as many plates as you can to the event and afterwards we have a wash party. All the “neighborhoods” do this here.
Oh, that is such a good idea with everyone bringing plates. It's so wasteful here (US) seeing all the paper plates, plastic cups and plastic "silverware" at all of the parties. I'm the only one in my area who brings my own reusable items to a gathering.
I wish people naturally behaved like this in my country. It’s so logical. My sustainability-motivated friends do, but to everyone else it always seems weird.
I like your culture! I'm from a 2nd world country but who cares we should normalise that and ditch the single use plates! I imagine the wash party must bring people very close instead of another "afterparty" in which you waste more stuff
For me, if I’m out and I happen to get an iced coffee, I’ll take home the plastic cup, clean it, and then use it over and over again to feel like I’m making myself a cute iced coffee in a plastic cup 🤷♀️ I have like 3 plastic cups in rotation that I use now and haven’t bought a cup of coffee in quite a while now 😁
I did this with a set of tiny cups from tiramisu that I got at costco. They're adorable and work great for tiny snacks or dips
@@orionh7201 I did that too!
Plastic cups I just repurposed from take out for some tomato clones. Just repoted them!
just keep in mind that the plastic breaks down with repeated use. it's releasing microplastic into your drinks. i admire the thriftiness but single-use plastic isn't meant to be reused
Wow I didn’t know about any of these!! So blissfully unaware 😂
I’m curious about the waste and pollution caused by people who do their nails constantly-like the effects of microplastics from nail polish and nail extensions and press-ons. I rarely have my nails done because it feels so wasteful!
3:28 I have a little gel nail setup, its not super extensive, but yeah ever since 2019 I started doing my own nails about every 2-3 weeks. It was about $100 up-front cost including about 15 colors, and I only last year bought 6 new colors to replace the ones that ended up being my favorite and running out. It takes me like 3-4 hours but it has ended up being a nice me-time relaxation ritual. ☺️
you are the blueprint that the at-home nail ppls should follow 💖
Concerning the Halloween decorations: My mum always had the decorations (like one or two boxes) for each season in the attic. We would all get it down and decorate together. Especially for Halloween, the pieces would be wrapped in old newspaper, because they were all ceramics. It was so much fun to unpack them, because a lot of the times we had forgotten some of the items (and also reading the newspaper we would re-use every year was fun). A lot of the lanterns we would fix when they were broken. My mum would only get new ones, if they were unfixable. I feel like people are so obsessed with going with trends and styles that they forget that nostalgia and memory can be equally as rewarding (and that some styles don‘t go out of style)
Thanks Shelby. You've been a huge part if the reason I went Low Waste and then Vegan.. FOR LIFE! Thank you so much for opening my eyes and so many others!!❤❤
I haven’t watched one of your videos in a while and I miss it!!! Such good points!!! Omg these trends!!! But going back to your first point, YES YES YES. Conscious consumerism. My personal view is that before buying new, one should always always check second hand. Very few times in my home we are not able to find things for free or second hand and have to buy new. Thank you for always putting yourself out there and sharing your views.
The nail in your home thing is so wild to me bc I do my own dip nails and all my stuff is in a cracked busted up box under my dresser
I think what would be a good supplemental video (possibly a short) of talking about the things you can buy if you don’t spend the money on hauls. Like for example, you could have saved up for a train trip across the United States, or taking a class you’ve been wanting to take, or invested in *insert something important to them*. I believe there’s a psychological component to these hauls, either them trying to fit in and feel a part of something or trying to find happiness in material items. People like it when they feel like they are gaining something.
Yeah. I have an anecdote. My friends asked me to go to a bar with them last week and it was bad timing, I would have had to buy buss tickets with night fees both ways, plus a minimum of one drink, I counted that's 20 euros I could donate to Gaza. 20 euros is a quite typical donation sum for me when I have some spare money. Put in that perspective spending that money just to see my friends in the middle of the night when I could see them during the day for free felt unreasonable.
I also recently learned that you can buy quite big areas of wetlands to conserve them with little money (where I live).
Learning things like this where little money goes a long way, has put some spending habits we have to perspective. Why are we so ready to spend 50€ for a bar night or shopping (basically throwing it away) but not donate 10€ to charity, or put on savings account to buy land, or something else that has meaning in the long run? You lose the money in the short term in both cases, but the other has meaning.
I love ballet flats. It suites my usual style, and I don’t buy heals ever anymore. I’ve had the same flats since the target brand you told me about..(recyclable) I can’t remember. Still awesome!
I start decorating for Fall the day after my birthday. July 26th. I get depression in the summer and this helps me. But I don't buy single use cups or a nail salon at home.
LOVE your antihauls! Some summer-things im not buying = crocs and croc-accessories, collagen sheet masks (my whole fyp on TikTok atm), new work clothes (maybe specific to me because I got a new job and I could easily “justify” new outfits but my current existing wardrobe will be sufficient), a pickleball bag (I enjoy pickleball and I just carry my paddles and balls in an old mesh bag; they make bags specifically to carry your paddles in but not getting one until I find it second-hand), new grill or grill-accessories, fancy camp chairs (I think some people call them “bag chairs”), garden-goodies (gloves, shears, plant labels, etc).
loved your grass lawns video. I just moved into a house and am determined to do all I can to change the grass, What the best way to get the county to actually start offering the big tins for recycling? Right now, they want us to put it in plastic bags, but of course still separate it by cardbaord and plastic 🤨 I feel like this totally seems like a waste rather than just using the big bin. I don't understand what is so exciting about the stanley haha. Who needs that much nail polish?
My biggest gripe with consumerism discussions is that I KNOW how to stop, but my impulsivity is being exploited. You talked about being conscious here instead of just saying “dOnT bUy sTuFf yoU donT nEed” which I appreciate.
On the nail things, you can make it a group/community activity as well! Make a group chat or something with your friends, or neighbours, and meet up to do your nails, share colours and equipment and have a chat and good time :)
Though as a teenager, that’d work for me, not sure if that’s very doable for many adults lol
It brightens my day SO much seeing you post☺️Thank you for doing what you do🥹😚❤️
I really needed to hear this. I’ve been pulled into the unnecessary hygiene/clothing halls and this was a slap in the face in the best way possible
OOh I want to anti-haul those little Mystery Ball... things that are all over the internet. I've seen with plants (which is hard because they are cute) and desserts and little furniture or animals and it's tons of individually wrapped... things that you put together for something that sits on a shelf and it's just SOOOO wasteful, especially since it's a "mystery" so you end up buying more than you even want hoping to get the particular item you're looking for
The MGA Minverse ones ? A bunch of them just got recalled for the resin that was used to assemble them causing injuries and chemical burns too.
My sister got some for my nephew and my son went over to play one day. They played with the mini food for an hour and it’s sat in a drawer ever since! Total waste
i got sucked into these badddddd a few years ago, it’s so embarrassing how much money i spent on little figurines i ended up giving away.
I realized the other day that my sewing room is filled with a ton of fabric stash that I have never considered using (mostly given fabrics) that are seasonal. I decided to start making fabric gift wrapping and seasonal sewn items (pot holders, bowl cozies etc.) that I want to switch out with the seasons. Two birds one stone: seasonal “decor” that is functional while also sewing down my stash.
Ballet flats: there are way too many out there that yes, are uncomfortable as all get out. I have two pairs of ballet flats from SAS that are my most worn shoes, they are super comfortable for my picky feet and are great 3 season shoes in OK, dressy enough for a work event while casual enough for errands.
I am with you on the crazy waterbottle trends. I too have multiple cups and bottles that are “mine” (vs my family’s) but they also each have a specific purpose and are regularly used rather than just bring collected. I did just buy a replacement tumbler but before that I hadn’t bought a bottle or cup in 6ish years (with the exception of replacement lids).
I’m also sewing down my stash!! I’m trying to make reusable tissues and napkins and wraps for reusable utensils so I can take them everywhere with me. And gift wrap like you! It’s so satisfying to make something reusable and cute while using what you already have :)
Errrr I never stopped wearing ballet flats, because I LOVE them! ♥️♥️♥️ They never pinch or hurt my feet, they are lightweight and breathable and they look cute under every single clothing item I own 😍😍 BUT I invest in quality ballet flats that last years and years, pick only timeless models, don’t buy plastic one that wear down quickly and make your feet stink and are sooo wasteful, and on average I buy only 1 new pair a year, because I don’t need much more shoes than I currently have 💪💪 I actually really hate wearing sneakers, because they are so constricting and hot to wear and look ugly (in my opinion) so I don’t buy (often mostly plastic!) sneakers at all, ever! 💪💪
So if you don’t come for my ballet flats, I won’t come for your sneakers! 😇😇😇
I love mine too, here in my province in Canada, they never went ‘out of style’ anyways, and I’ve got a lot lol…
Can we anti-haul the concept of the “holy grail” product?! I feel like it’s so easy to get pulled into needing the “perfect” version of something when A version will do (and ofc the perfect version probably doesn’t exist). I find myself weakest to influence when it’s something I do need but I’m looking for a functional version or a replacement and get sucked into looking for the “perfect” version. Also because by the time I need to replace something 9 times out of 10 it’s no longer being made so, also let’s anti-haul re-designing everything once a year.
Liked and subscribed when you started talking about ballet flats - THE PAIN! Pretty sure my years of wearing those shoes gave me plantar fasciitis 10 years later. I also did not know sambas were trending, I used them as a kid for my indoor soccer league, and bought an adult size about 5-8 years ago.
As someone who owns a samba pair I love your video. You going off on trendy things that are unnecessary is very funny and it really helps me ground myself to not participate in overconsumerism. 🙏🏼
Hi Shelbie, i’ve know about your videos for a while and i occasionally watch them whenever i need help on my sustainable journey, i would like to see you talk more about how you approach unsustainable situations that are out of your control. For exemple: trips to the emergency room, renovations that require new materials, car repairs, caring for a pet (food, vet…) and anything else you think may be hard to swap for a sustainable option but is actually doable! Ps, thank you for not supporting trending stupidity! I don’t have tik tok nor will i ever download it, but seeing these “over consumption” videos being “the norm” on every social platform is exhausting, and seeing a very small percentage of people being against it and finding it stupid is also frustrating, so thank you for sharing and bringing awareness to over consumption and how unnecessary it is💗
I like getting new things, but they only have to be new to me! One of the things I like to do is take late night walks that take me around the dumping areas of condos and "shop" for useful or interesting items people have thrown away. I've gotten sweet furniture, small appliances, every kind of kitchen thing you could possibly want, books, all for the incredible price of free. I don't take clothes though, and watch out for bedbugs. But it scratches the itch to acquire things and at least I'm rescuing stuff from landfill instead of adding to the consumption problem
:’) I wish we could be friends I love doing this too
@@tahinaschwegler8112 nice! What's the best thing you've found? I got a queen MCM headboard with attached floating nightstands once - I sold it. The best thing I found that I kept was a mini Tiger rice cooker
@@octochan that’s pretty sweeeet!! I found a solid wood mid century modern style coffee table- had a couple scratches so I restored it by sanding it down and using a dark stain! and a theragun dupe :)
@@tahinaschwegler8112 hell yeah! I also have a small MCM coffee table that I sanded down and waxed - mine had circular pot burns on it. I wish I had room for the teak surfboard coffee table I found once
As a barista, that cracking latte has to be the STUPIDIEST trend I've ever seen.
reminds me of the whipped coffee trend. People just made it for Instagram or Tik Tok.
Two weeks post partum, loving the two pairs of Kayaness bottoms I purchased for the next six weeks of bleeding, daily washes will really test them so I'm excited to see how they do and if/when I'll be ordering more!
It's also crazy the amount of plastic and disposable trendy items I've seen for babies. A damp cloth instead of custom body and bottle icepacks. Trendy new breast pumps. As you mentioned gotta have the Stanley cup, no... any cup that keeps you hydrated is fine. Tiny baby clothes hangers. Organization bins just for the sake of being trendy- the craft carts and changing tables looking picture perfect. Disposable breast pads for leaking. Brand new piles of clothes instead of thrifting perfectly good barely worn clothes, they grow so fast! I'm sure other moms and myself could go on but I'm going to rest here before we get into the debate on the big one- diapers😂
Another good video would be about blind boxes. I’ve seen some influencers go and buy soooo many just to get the specific character they want from it. It creates a lot of waste from the duplicates and the packaging.
I love permanent jewelry. I’ve had 3 bracelets for 3 years now. Same ones as day 1.
Omg yes on the Sambas being ugly... I heard people going on and on about them and I was like okay what are these? Looked them up and instantly thought they were uggo and was like well I won't be buying those!
Humans: must protect skin, put SPF on skin! Also humans; must have pretty nails put hands directly under UV-light 🤗🤗🤨😱😭😭
RUclips had the nerve to recommend a "Harry Potter Temu Haul" when I don't ever go on Temu, and don't watch haul or harry potter content.
Ballet flats gave me the worst blisters. They might be coming back into style but I will be taking no part in that. Also I generally ignore fashion trends, I just get what I like and what works for me and wear it until it’s so worn out that it’s unusable.
Tbh I’ve had my perm bracelet for 2 years and I really love it because it’s the perfect size for me and it’s delicate enough to go with everything!
You obviously didn't get it because it was trendy then.
@@raapyna8544 yeah, I like how delicate it is. The only thing is if I have a surgery or something, I have to remove it and that kinda sucks.
@@ChrisCat7why would you need to remove it for surgery unless they're operating on that arm? solid gold jewelry doesn't need to be removed for mris and such. this is only a problem for permanent jewelry that isn't solid gold
@@amandak.4246 it’s a burn risk/infection risk. If they have to zap me to wake me up, that electric shock will burn around the metal. Jewelry also harbors bacteria and can cause infections if that bacteria gets around the surgical site or OR table.
Halloween starts August 1. But you don’t need to buy things to binge watch The Addams Family sitcom or Good Witch movies.
Ugh... don't remind me! Anyone who has worked or lived in the biggest Halloween tourism city in the US can tell you, August 1st is way too soon! Of course, we start prepping in July because the tourists will be here sooner than any of us want!
You could probably use a reusable sillipint for a cracking latte if you really need chunks of chocolate in your coffee
I didn’t know half of these were a thing 😅 but I did notice this week that my local thrift store decorated their storefront for Halloween 😭
I actually do my gel nail polish at home. I have a lamp, a clear coat, a base coat, and 2 shades of red and 2 shades of purple. That will probably last me forever, and it cost less than a single set of nails at my salon. But I do not need more than that
Same here, bare minimum to get the job done! It has saved me so much money. Now the influencers who buy tons of stuff to have a "salon" I get where she is coming from, that's too much!
Just bought my first pair of undies so excited!
I disagree in the ballet flats. I have some super comfortable ones that are sooooo much better than heels and other formal shoes (also didn’t know this was a trend lol)
I wore Sambas for soccer in HS in the 90s. 😂 Water bottles have been made an accessory. I see girls that carry their water bottle and never ever sip water.
I'm one of those people obsessed with Halloween. The way I see it, all the Halloween/fall decorations I buy now (secondhand, ofc) get used 3-4 months out of the year rather than just 1-2.
I just keep mine up year-round lol. I have given myself some boundaries: only wood, metal, things that will last a long time. No glitter, things that will fall off. Pillows have to have a removable cover so I can wash them. Things like that
Why does the cup has A FREAKING BAG PACK 😭😭😭😭
not me literally looking for the best period underwear to replace mine of like 8 years 😅 can’t wait to try yours!! thank you for your work shelby 💕
Well, I must be totally out of the loop because I haven't heard of any of these!
Me too, but I don't care! 🙃🤗
Love an anti-haul. ❤ I like to paint my nails because I like having bright colored polish on my nails, but I only use plant based and vegan ones. ❤
😭 ima Texan an alt Texan. Halloween is my holiday you gotta prepare early!!!! (It's also my grandma's birthday ) cuz it's randomly warm in October don't say it's harmful talking about Halloween early. I thrift most of my stuff. I make wreaths my flowers ,ribbon if im.lucky even the wreaths base are thrifted. U can enjoy your holidays ethically
Anti-haul all holiday themed clothing, specifically for children. I see so many 4th of July themed clothing items out right now and I refuse to buy holiday themed clothing, even second hand. I know so many people who run to Old Navy to buy their new 4th of July shirts EVERY year, even though they are essentially the same. For what? A family themed Instagram picture? Hard pass. Kids essentially only wear these items once, maybe twice and it’s so wasteful and unnecessary. Dress in red, white, or blue clothing items you already own if you want to be festive. This goes for every other holiday too. Better to invest in items for you and your children that can be worn for a whole season.
I will admit i did cave in and buy nail supplies really cheaply (bezos unfortunately ;_;) bc i wanted to start making nails for my gf instead of needing to go out and get them done and you can reuse the nails bc they're press ons. As a creative though, i have to disagree (for myself at least) bc i don't think that buying art supplies is unnecessary or perpetuating overconsumption. I do know color theory though so the only colors i bought were the primaries, black, and white. I honestly do feel bad for buying so many things new ESPECIALLY from Amazon but i did try to buy them on fb marketplace first i just couldn't find what i needed. That being said i do try to be as minimal and sustainable as possible with the supplies i buy and use them on a regular basis for other projects as well but this video did bring attention to my consumption of art supplies as an artist myself. I think it was good that i got called out because now i can do better and source things in a better way. Love your videos!
Could you anti-haul travel products? I see so many videos of “MUST HAVE!!!” travel gadgets that are actually such a waste and gimmicky and I’d love to hear your take on travel products
OMG ! I’m not living in US (and also not consuming a lot so probably that my social medias are not full of those) but wtf all these trendy things … I love the video and the fact that you explain to people why it’s not ok to follow this ! I would love to see more of them 😉 Sambas are also a huge trend in Europe, unfortunately, Stanleys also. Let’s make this world better together !
If you’re going through TSA security screening how does permanent jewelry work???? This is such an impractical trend.
I am also traumatized by ballet flats and their recent return to fashion. But I will say I have two pairs I found recently in the back of my closet from years ago that I’ve been trying to wear out (they’re too ratty to donate but still in good condition) so in a way their return has given me another reason to use what I already have. I’m not huge fan of them but I can wear them to the office and then once they’re wore out ill buy something that I like better and will last me a lot longer (and hopefully resolable, I’m on a mission to learn about shoes that can be repaired lol). So at least there is that positive about this recent unfortunate trend 🤷♀️. As always great video!!
Im sooo here for the good ole fashion anti haul!!!! ❤❤🎉🎉❤❤😊
I think ballet flats are timeless. I have a pair of allbirds that are washable and last a long time
This will be my third fall/winter in North Dakota. I am NOT spending $300 plus on a new coat. The ones I have are just fine!
What I hate these days is, someone would make a video about literally anything, they could be talking about a traumatic event or losing a loved one and people would be in the comments like “where did you get your boots from”, “link for your shirt”. 😑😑😑 The brain rot is real.
I agree i can't quite get into Halloween spirit when it's hot outside. It's Halloween, not HOTLLOWEEN. 👀😬
Yeaaaaah, but i live in Texas and i dream of Fall/Halloween season all year. I cant stand the heat and everything that comes with it. I know "Fall" doesnt mean the weather here gets glorious but i still love it. My Halloween village is up all year long bc it makes me happy. I dont usually buy any new decor bc it took me years to figure out the style i like and im happy with what i have.
I also live in Texas. And I do think fall is my favorite season for that exact reason but I can’t just create a season with consumerism 🙃 that’s all I was trying to say. The video I mentioned that I made about that topics specifically explains it a lot better haha
Yeah I’m still thinking about the coffee… Can I just point out the fact that they don’t sell those single use plastic cups in single packs. So anyone who is buying them has to buy them in a pack of at least 50-100 (if not more) and will probably not even use all of them before they go in the trash! So the consumerism goes much further than just that one wasteful TikTok. Also, if making the TikTok is 100% necessary then why not walk into a coffee shop and ask for a single cup and lid; you can surely get that for free!
Watching this before going to the store to get me in the right mindset. Stick to my list only!
I have THOUGHTS on what we should normalize when it comes to doing your nails at home. 1. When you need to get new/replace things buy from small businesses, local if possible. I found a wonderful WOC owned shop in the closest big city. 2. Those sets of small sample size polishes in a color pallet you like because you're way more likely to use it all if it's just a bit. Then go color match the ones you love at that small business if you run out. 3. Like Shelby said, share!
I've always loved nail art and I gave it up for a while in the name of sustainability but I've decided it brings me too much joy to give up forever so this is for all the girlies in the same boat.
I think the reason Halloween decor is coming out so early is because Christmas decor keeps being pushed out earlier and earlier. I remember being in early October and the stores were already pushing out Halloween to bring in Christmas stuff.
I enjoyed your video! I am so out of the loop I had no idea some of these things existed, let alone were trendy! Wowza. I've started thrifting so much since watching your channel. I actually used to buy too few clothes because I knew it was bad for the environment but didn't know what the solution was and now I'm deep into threadUP. I can't even think of any non-underwear, non-sock clothes I've bought new in the last year... maybe 2 years?
One thing that I find funny is I decided I wanted to get a straw travel mug because I don't like tipping my head back while driving which takes my eyes off of the road... and then I found out it was trendy and ended up not buying one for a long time because I agree that trendy things are usually dumb. I do actually really like having it but I'm certainly not building a collection =]
I like doing my nails with dip powder but wow some of those people have a lot of supplies. I appreciate that you talked about not giving up things that you love and focusing on other areas and I wanted to add some nail-context in case you found it interesting. One reason I do my nails is I fidget by picking at things and having the acrylic makes them too dull to pick. I also have weak nails (even before I ever did them or when I haven't done them in months, so it's not the acrylic powder causing them to be weak) and it makes them actually durable/functional! When I bought a dip powder set I did the math after using some of it up and figured that the manicures I get out of it cost me about $2 each so it can actually save a bunch of money compared to getting them done at a salon **if** you use the set up. I have a small collection of colors, but most of them have a bunch used and I think I will use them all up.
I just thrifted several pairs of ballet flats, not realizing they are trending, but because I actually like them lol
Ballet flats ughhhh! Everyone had the smelliest sweatiest feet and they were ugly! I live in the PNW and for the amount of rain we get, they are the dumbest shoes lmao
id love to see a video on what to do with giftcards! we just got married and were given gift cards to like sephora and bookstores but im getting overwhelmed at how to sustainably use them.
I’m glad I’m not the only one who thinks the Samba shoes are ugly 😅 I think they make everyone’s feet look extra long.
I do love permanent jewelry though. It can be removed with scissors if necessary. But I love that I don’t have to put it on and take it off and worry about it tarnishing. I got a dainty bracelet and I’d like another one. I feel like they’re worth the money because I won’t have to throw it away because of tarnishing or fading. I haven’t seen much overconsumption in that area but maybe I haven’t been targeting for videos of filling your arms with permanent jewelry and then removing it soon.
German here, Sambas are a real Adidas classic. I like them. Within and outside the trend
For me it’s the Trader Joe’s mini freezer bags. I love Trader Joe’s reusable bags but I can’t think of a reason for needing a mini. Every time I use a freezer bag it’s for groceries or picnics or beach days and I like the room of the full size bag to put fruit, drinks, ect. I don’t get the use of a mini or how it is more useful than a full size bag. Yet there are signs everywhere saying they are sold out.
for portion control. i don't want to have to thaw a entire bag out. i put them in the mini bags and it is the perfect amount of whatever.