@Jusstaaahumman which part? We’re talking about deinfluencing being hypocritical, not influencers in general. With that definition, you could argue that influencers have always been hypocritical. But, again, I’m saying that deinfluencing is no different than influencing and, therefore, deinfluencing is not hypocritical. Please clarify which part of the definition you’re referring to and whether you’re talking about influencers (suddenly a new topic) or deinfluencing (the original topic).
As a aproching 60....Don't waste your money! Save and buy the things that work for you! Spending on things that are a trend...only end up in garbage or cellar!
Yes, to me trends only work on teens and young adults because they are trying to figure out who they are and what they like, but also they need adults in their lives to help guide them in their spending. Hopefully they have financially capable adults in their lives to do that .
Yep get something that brings you joy. I have cheapo wish crop tops I bought for $0.99 that are poppin' at the club. Plus I don't care if they get stained or, ya know, worn
Man I remember leaving a constructively negative comment on the lack of ethics from Shein under an influencer's video because she bought over 1000 dollars of clothes from Shein, it was a MASSIVE haul and people attacked me saying things like "Shein is all some of us can afford" and "check your privilege" like y'all A THOUSAND DOLLARS...sure buy a thing or two as you need, but are you telling me anyone would benefit from over 400 items of Shein clothing???? some people have lost it istg
ikr, its so annoying. Like i actually shop on shein cuz im literally a teen guy in high school lol and they actually got quality clothes if you search well. Some of them i’ve been using for 4 years. But them influencers will likely just throw them away or worse, donate them to thrifts. It really sucks when i go thrifting for like maybe brand clothes but all i see is the cheap shein crop tops💀
@@gh0st.3x3 exactly!! i can’t afford much since im 14 so i buy a few items off there but if u have money for ONE THOUSANDS worth of clothes off shein, why wouldn’t you spend it on actually good quality clothes and somewhere that doesn’t use child labour??
With cheap goods, you end up spending more in the long run anyway since that shit just degrades. Some expensive products are not quality, either - just shiny. If they are so broke, why are they buying fancy clothes? Go to a thrift store, learn to modify or find a friend who can. Make that stuff yours.
My grandfather said "I can't afford to buy cheap stuff". And I'm with you on the good quality non-designer stuff, I don't want to be walking around like free advertising.
@@MelanatedHomesteadher They're referring to how many designer brands, like Gucci and Louis Vuitton have their logos and brand name plastered all over their clothing and accessories. So when you wear them you're basically wearing their logo as an advertisement, since people will see where you got your clothes from.
This is how I am for cooking videos. I love them, but I'm always mentally calculating if I have the stuff to make it. If I don't I'm hella annoyed. Especially with those fancy types that use the $8 salt. As much as I love the content, I can't watch it
Really wealthy people don’t buy recognizable designer items and heavily logo-ed things. That’s for the masses and influencers trying to sell you stuff you don’t need. Real wealthy people wear stuff from brands that the average person wouldn’t even recognize and have no logos - it’s very much if you know you know. Steve Jobs’ iconic turtleneck was from a designer named Issey Miyake and cost over $500, not a branded logo in sight. Those rich enough knew what it was, the rest of us just saw a black turtleneck. Nothing screams “I’m broke as hell” like being head to toe in recognizable logos.
I work the night shift, love it! My hobby is baking which I have the privilege of doing on my nights off. I love making things for my friends that are from scratch because there is so much garbage passing as food out there these days (when the box says "tastes like homemade", no, no it doesn't!) It's a relatively cheap hobby because my husband and I go to the city once a month to get supplies from Sam's Club. I'm not sure what my point is but you can do something that makes you happy without spending an eff ton of money.
45 yrs old now. My father once yelled ‘How much is that Calvin paying you to walk around with a overnight bag screaming Calvin Klein all over?’ (Nineties, trendy to walk around with ridiculous oversized shoppers with big logo’s) 😂. He once took me window shopping to point out the clothes I ‘really needed’ and ‘could not afford’. Then he said he was not going to increase my clothing allowance but he would sponsor a workshop in sewing. I took it and have been sewing most of my clothes ever since. I knit my sweaters, I crochet, I sew. I have clothes made of cotton, silk, linen, wool, mohair, etc. Best investment ever. I look at a Chanel show online and can copy it by looking at it. Tailored to my body. It saves so much money (because you know the amount of work it took, you make the most economical decisions on what to make) in the long run, you can splurge on that one blouse with the beautiful pattern. Or a nice pair of earrings.
This is definitely something that comes with adulthood. It’s perfectly fine to “window shop” on social media, but don’t buy everything that catches your attention. I used to get sucked in, specifically with makeup. My collection was absurd and family and friends didn’t hesitate to tell me so. I’m now proud to say I haven’t purchased any cosmetics, other than to replace perishables like mascara ONE AT A TIME, in almost 5 years.
I just bought several nail polishes on sale bc I refuse to spend $100+ every two weeks to get my nails done. My nails need to be done, just not at a salon.
Yes, the videos are ads masquerading as "content" and the creators are profiting by multiple income streams (sponsorship, commissions, "Amazon stores", viewer memberships), etc.
The concept of buying something in plastic and putting it in a glass container has never really added up for me. You’re still getting the plastic every time you buy the item. 😂
1:43 I’m switching all of my items over to clear because I have severe ADHD and let me tell you having them like that helps everything goes smoothly because I can see how much product I need or don’t need. I can see if I need to order, etc. but if it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind so sometimes people are giving us these tips and they end up helping for other reasons
I do like watching grocery hauls and organizing videos but I've never been influenced to buy anything. I do have the spice containers but it's because my family and I buy or grow our spices in bulk and split them up among ourselves. So I fill the small container from a gallon jar, so it fits in the cabinet.
I do a lot of outdoor activity and let me tell you do not buy new exercise footwear until your at the level where you need it. Don't get mountain climbing boots until your current hiking boots are limiting your skill level. And even then make sure to wear them down till they fall apart.
I am allergic to debt as well! I set trends. I never been a follower. But I believe quality better than quantity, as a reformed hoarder. I use the carts to put stuff into but it's stuff that I need as a homeowner for upkeep and then save them to save list then usually clean that out after researching products. I really really hate debt. My husband is okay with it which is why he has one credit card and I make sure the credit limit is something we can pay off in two or three paychecks.
Honesty If I want some thing aesthetically pleasing (like organizing) I just clean and reuse jars (tip: oil helps gets the stickers off), containers, and boxes that jewelry or phones/earbuds come in.
19:46 is dusting powder. Its just a scented body powder that you pair with lotion and perfume for a longer lasting scent. The glitter is just that. Glitter. It's just cosmetic.
I'm on such a big reusing kick lately, especially the glass jars you get with pasta sauce, and jams, put some baking soda in the lids and let sit for 2 days and wash, repeat if necessary, the smell is gone and now I have a nice glass jar for pantry nuts or brown sugar or whatever! Paint the lid with acrylic paint, if the logo bothers you, label and it looks pretty nice! And it's free mostly. I love it. Never used to keep them because the smell that is stuck in the lid but problem solved now! Happy deinfluencing!!
Had such a fantasy about owning a Dyson, then I looked up tutorials for long hair, thick hair and what products they put in the hair, and I just realised that it does not work. Like it looks good right after styling then the hairstyle flatten in a couple of hours… nothing works for all hairstyles and it’s silly that you have to buy it with so many attachments that you don’t need. That’s what makes it so expensive 😵💫 Feel like it’s just another’s things that is made for professionals but they want to make more money so they marked it to the everyday person as well. The average person will not regularly use that many different attachments for their hairstyling.
I've never had envy, God will provide the things I need. If it's that important he will show me what to do and how to get it. I have two hands and two legs, I can pretty much do what people depend others to do for money. I can cook, clean, make my own coffee. A lot of people aren't so lucky. I feel blessed to even wake up. I appreciate the things I enjoy like your videos, I'm very thankful for you. I hope you get a new camera for Christmas.
I saw this woman who had a countertop dishwasher and thought it was something I need NOW. I saw reviews and how useful it was, especially for someone like me. That was the first time I ever compulsively bought something. I bought it on Amazon in 2021, and it's still works fine. I have a small kitchen, and there is no way I can fit a normal size dishwasher in my kitchen. Lol The Stanley cup almost had me, but I came to my senses and said, "Nope, too broke for that mess.
Especially when it comes to skincare. People buy products because it looks pretty or someone else has it without even checking to see if they actually need it. Then they wonder why they breakout in acne.
deleting all social media off my phone changed my life. if I really want to know what people are up to I have to get on my desktop computer, which is also where I do my work. So if I'm on my computer I feel compulsed to do my artwork, which means less social media. But I just got rid of facebook and twitter recently permanently as well. tiktok and instagram are too boring for me. RUclips is easy to have on in the background while I work so it's still there. Man I'd just rather do art. Social media is annoying
The clean skin wipes, I've purchased them in generic brands but not for the daily face washing. They are great when you are traveling and don't want to keep calling the front desk for towels.
I bought myself a Michael Kors purse as an early Christmas gift on Black Friday a couple of years ago and a hardly use it because I don’t want to ruin it. It’s the most expensive purse I’ve ever purchased, I don’t think I’ll ever buy designer like that again. I use a canvas hemp backpack every day, it is well used and well loved. It’s much more “me” anyway! 🤓
My definition of luxury are the billionaire brands. Zilli, Kiton and such. Brands that don’t need branding to let you know you have money, and a lot of their stuff comes with great warranties.
If you're going to chase trends, follow the real celebrities and the real rich, not the fake celebrities and the fake rich. Don't chase trends, obviously, but if that's what makes you happy, then do it right.
The reason I have planned on getting the separate spice containers is space and ease of finding what I need. Every time I cook I have to pull all the spices out to find the one particular spice I need. It would also clear out a cabinet that u desperately need
For me, it's the uniformity. Get some nice glass Spice Jars that all match and a quality Spice Rack. I do a lot of cooking, so it makes sense to keep things organized and easily accessible.
That one girl is kind of onto something with the deodorant thing though. I used to use native, but it wore off after an hour and mad my clothes smell acidic. Secret and Toms are where it’s at.
A friend influenced me to use the containers I have for gardening next spring. Buckets, storage totes, bamboo stakes, ribbon, composting... Many remnants of gardening attempts past. Of course, I'm doing new things to make it more accessible, and making my best effort. And I'm determined to do it all without breaking the bank.
For me I love my glass jars for my seasonings, It saves space for my small apartment, plus it’s aesthetically pleasing to me. 😊 Also, I’m a 56 year old who doesn’t follow these influencers .
18:54 You could not waterboard me into wearing that. IBS is one of those conditions that, when you have it, you generally make an effort *NOT* to announce to everyone.
I really love Ollipop. I love sparkling waters. I love zero sguar sodas. I love things that sparkle pretty much period. I hate that they are like $2.50 on average in my area in Orlando, but I still like to get a special flavored sparkling drink, often Ollipop, once every week as a little reward to drink after I get all my grocery shopping and errands done.
22:52 She said a cheap deodorant works as well as the expensive one, to which you replied, "No, invest in a good deodorant, especially in the summertime." But wait, who said the cheap or affordable product ISN'T good? That's the perfect example of how when people hear the word "cheap" they often automatically associate it with it being "not good" or poor quality. We need to break this mindset & instead evaluate the product based on how well it performs, NOT based on the price, brand name, influencer or salesperson who happens to be promoting the item. We would do well to judge the item based on it's merits. I feel the same way about people & the whole "affirmative action" thing. What does a person's exterior appearance, coloring or sexual preference have to do with their competency for a particular job?? The answer is: NOTHING. Judge a person's fitness for a job based on their merits, qualifications & character; that's it. That is the only fair way, as MLK Jr. said.
Omg. Haul culture has really been messing us up. I used to Haul every 6 months at bath and body works during the semi-annual sales and the top of my bookcase as full of products. Over the years, I have seriously decreased hauling because I was never influenced by influencers. I was i fluenced by scents being "LIMITED EDITIONS" OR "SEASONAL". Those marketing tricks have been used over the last 30 years. I will say this, im in my downsizing/ keeping stuff organized era like how my parents had my siblings and I when we all lived together. I actually spent money on the quality bookshelf I wanted this year instead of buying crazy items in bulk. Only things I'm buying in bulk are water, toilet paper, paper towels, and antibacterial hand soap. Live below your means, enjoy life, and take care of yourself people(aka, go to your annual medical appointments).
And take care of each other too. Save up so that out of our abundance we can be a blessing to someone in our family or community who is in need. And as far as buying water in single use plastics that end up in landfills, I filter tap water through a zero water filter & it's better than bottled water. I am helping the environment, drinking the same exact clean, quality H2O & I have nothing to buy or haul. Not to mention we are saving the environment from having trucks burn fuel to ship these pallets of bottles everywhere. The less we buy them, the less collectively we pollute. Change starts with me.
@FreedomAndJustice4All believe it or not, im debating if we should get a fridge that has the water connection because we do have that option in our apartment. But I drink out of my metal water cannister and I drink my ice tea out of the reusable. Trust we are trying But due to our brother moving in has made things more costly like groceries, water, supplies like toilet paper. Maybe that sink filter will help .
Head to toe designer screams to me I'm broke af but I'm cosplaying as a rich person hoping for validation from strangers... which.......are you not...embahrahhhssed?
I always feel sorry for influencers. Imagine having to spend those special moments stressing about if you got the perfect shot. Or worrying about the algorithm? Or worrying about keeping up the image.. sounds like a sad existence to me. Oh and the never having privacy and strangers feeling entitled to you. None of that stuff sounds fun to me. I'll take my broke struggling life just getting by, and enjoy the beautiful small joys
These people wild. I don’t accept collabs on items that don’t interest me. The overconsumption from these large influencers is crazy. I guess for them anything to get free items and make a buck.
"It's not normal....." Yes it is. It depends on how you started out in life. I started out in the USA, so poor that we lived in a bus, didn't have running water, bathed/washed our clothes in the river, caught/hunted/grew our own food, didn't have electricity (we had lanterns, propane camp stove, and a small gas generator for when we needed electricity for something), and all my clothes were hand-me-downs from my brother (4 years older than me) and my cousins (also older). My family worked extremely hard, we were honest, had excellent work ethics, and loved each other over phone screens or what big ticket item they can provide for us. Were there toys i didn't get that I wanted? Trips I wished we could afford? Wants that I wished, prayed and hoped for? Of course, but we had everything we needed. I've worked five jobs at one time before, because all of the big companies are greedy and don't want to give you 32+ hours a week, because then they have to offer you insurance.... I went for years without insurance and working at least two jobs. Right now because of the economy, even dual income households where I live tend to have two jobs...both parents. It's not just common, it's extremely common to need a side hustle. Is it right, is it okay? No, but I (and most people) will do whatever is necessary for my children to have everything they need and as much of the stuff they want, as I can afford. Whether or not it is common, depends on your beginnings, *life* circumstances, some choices (we've all made bad ones), and to be quite honest...luck. You didn't get hit by a drunk driver today and didn't lose your life today? Good luck. You eat healthy, don't smoke, drink, or do drugs, but you still get cancer...three times? Bad luck. Luck plays a huge roll in human existence...no the Earth's existence and it's evolution...literal luck. We could all still be dinosaurs if the Earth didn't have mass destruction events that led to us crawling out of the proverbial muck. Was it good luck those disasters happened or bad luck? I guess that depends on if you want to be a dinosaur.... 🤷🏻♀️ My point, if you and everyone you know work more than one job, it's probably normal for your demographic/region/culture/society/whatever. So don't feel bad or that you are abnormal in some way. And, if you are the only person you know who has to work two jobs to make ends meet...it doesn't mean you are a failure, that you're abnormal, that there's something wrong with you.... That means that maybe you need to look at your situation and see if it's your bad choices creating that reality, if it's bad luck, or is it because you have just never been given the opportunities that those around you have been given in their lives...... It may simply mean that you just have a different life experience than those around you. Let me be clear, if you are spending all of your rent/bill/food budget on worthless products that you don't need... that's not a bad choice, that's stupid. You don't have to be an accountant or been taught good finance practices from a young age, to know that spending money you don't have is a bad idea. It's not ignorance, it's stupidity. But hard working people having to work two jobs to pay for bills, groceries, and everything their family needs to survive, can absolutely be normal.
My mom's friend worked in marketing sector,and would always say if you see it everywhere,it is not very good quality.You never see good quality items being promoted so much.
31:53 feel like seeing so much fake designer goods on holiday have made me rethink if I even think the original piece looks good, and the answer is so often no. Big logos or branding is not it. Things made of real materials that are well sewn together will always look better in my opinion
It depends … I have a mcqueen bag that I used everyday for years, I had it for 10 years now. Still great, excellent quality. Just go to different luxury shops before for 1 model, touch them, ask question, search online. Maybe with 1 luxury item that you really want you will save money because that will last so long With mine, I know I can restaure it at some McQueen officiel sellers if I have problem, so I will probably keep it much more time
I just buy what I need wirh an occasional splurge. Store brand haircare and face care and body care... I don't wear makeup... Shop a lot at thrift stores... Just wear basics... It's worked out well. I read. I love my cat. I enjoy being by myself. Happy and simple. I don't need an "anti-influencer influencer". And my parents were like yours... I too am thankful...
the complaint about the hoka shoes - she said she goes walking a lot - your activewear sneakers wear out! when i used to run cross country, i was going something close to 35-50 miles a week. by the end of the season they were worn out! and that was only like three-four months! of course if you’re walking a few miles almost every day they’re going to wear out in under a year. and if the complaint is that they’re expensive to be replacing regularly, then yeah that’s a discussion to be having. but i want to see what the bottoms of those shoes look like, bc if the treads are nearly worn through then that just means you were using them and wore them out! i guess people done just wear out their shoes anymore and that’s where this is coming from? they just buy them when a new cute pair is available and throw away the old ones??
Great point. I wear hokas at work (I'm a medical assistant) and I plan on wearing those bad boys till they fall apart. Since you know what youre talking about - Will you always feel a difference when your shoes are too worn out? Should you replace solely based on the condition of the tread?
Yep I do a lot of walking and I actually think I have permanent nerve damage in my heel due to a pair of winter boots wearing out. They had like a hard spine in the heel that would dig into my heel and make it feel all tingly. After walking to work and school in those boots everyday after a few months, now even years later if I step on my heel wrong it makes my whole heel go tingly/ numb. So weird!! My point is: people who don't walk/run regularly don't realize how fast you can wear your shoes out.
The girl listing what she won't be buying in 2024 is awesome, BUT.. 2024 ends in less than two months, so it's not that big of an accomplishment hahaha And girly with the LV items trying to deinfluence us, but still flexing all the other luxury brands she owns??? Girl at 7:45 is spitting straight up FACTS tho.
I put my skincare in my regular fridge because it feels better and I think the cooler temp brings down inflammation because I don’t have patience for ice or under eye patches
When everyone started going crazy over Stanley cups I just laughed. I thought good for you Stanley, taking advantage of these trend followers. Also thank you Ozark for keeping your thermal cups affordable for those of us that just like thermal cups. My dad was buying Stanley before they were trendy. Only true Stanley fans will understand this. Growing up my dad has a green Stanley thermos with the cup for a lid. A year or 2 before the Stanley trend started my mom bought him a new Stanley thermos for around $20 cause the green one was rusty because it was so old & used so much. Then suddenly Stanley cups were $50+. They joined the expensive cup club. People grabbing these $50+ cups while Ozark is sitting there for $20-$30. Does the exact same thing.
So I have a pair of Hokas that I wear to work. I work in a lab where I am on my feet a lot and walking around.They were recommended by several nurses when I was looking for shoes that might help decrease my ankles being swollen and in pain at the end of the day. I have had them for over 6 months and they are not as cushiony as they originally were but I plan on buying a new pair in a month or two because they definitely helped. I have tried new balance, nike and some other brand I can't remember and after 8 months it was like I was walking on boards. I have recommended buying Hokas to my co-workers when asked and to some random guy in the parking lot who asked if I liked my Hokas.
I've never been easily influenced honestly. I've always only bought clothes that I genuinely like, or makeup that works well for me. So seeing that people are simply buying things because some random person on the internet told them to is absolutely crazy to me
7:37 Personally, Social Media didn’t “make me forget myself” I never knew myself to begin with. I know what I like, hobbies, etc but if you look me in my eyes and ask me “Who am I.” As a person and not a name I will go into a full blown identity crisis- (my history teacher asked me and I haven’t been the same since)
26 and making between 35k to 45k here; I am influenced by dermatologists when I pick my gentle cleanser at walmart, my asian sunscreen online with discounts and tricologists influence my pick of drugstore shampoo and conditionner because I now know about ingredients that work for me, a russian nail tech influenced my choice of cuticle remover and cure time for my UV lamp when I do my nails at home. I wouldn't say I am influenced to get new product categories or I create wants for myself, but I do think my choices within these categories are influencable. I had to buy a pair of winter boots this year, did a ton of research from influencers on features that were desirable (like the goodyear welt for repairability, types of leather tanning practices, designs that were more timeless and versatile) and I got items to care for them (a brush, mink oil, shoe polish) I'm not about to make a mortgage payment ON A HAIR TOOL, but I will definitely look for high quality brands when thrifting.
Influencers: Nah, I don't need what they're trying to sell me. Random anonymous stranger in the comment section of a post on Pinterest, mentioning a product I've literally never heard of in passing: Immediate purchase
My fav designer bag and purse is from LAND the leather brand. And I like cute things but I don’t like to spend a lot of money. I’ll shop for strong and cheap
My opinion is that there's only so many ways to formulate colored lip goop. (Or eye/body/face goop for that matter.) So essentially many people are throwing away hard-earned money on the same 4 or 5 types of goop that have limited shelf lives. I have come to disagree with the culture of over-consumption, particularly with makeup. At least a nice piece of real jewelry doesn't expire, go rancid & get thrown away. I have learned the hard way to put money away in savings for emergencies. A makeup collection isn't going to help when I need a car or house repair, or to help a friend or family member in a jam. I just pray we can all heal ourselves of the mindset of excess, over-consumption, greed & the all too often black hole of debt that results. I want to be grateful for & make wise choices with the material things & finances I've been entrusted with. Otherwise, why would God give me more if I can't be trusted with what I already have? America needs to get out of overspending & debt & I'm starting with me. Real freedom is being debt free & having abundance to help myself, then others.
29:37 olipop was advertised as a “healthy” soda, not flavored seltzer water. And she is right they taste horrible (to me) I’d rather drink seltzer water.
I already had my doubts the very moment the word ‘Deinfluence’ came up. And when people felt like they have to showcase how much they are now Deinfluencing, I knew it was just going full circle. It’s just the same as where it all started. These people gained the views and following from all the ‘influencing’ and showing off products, linking them on their bios. But now they’re going the other way and getting the same views just from ‘Deinfluencing’. If they are still selling something, then you know It’s just another micro trend where people are trying to make bank, dressed in a different fast fashion dress. Like, we don’t need these labels trying to dictate how we live our life. We didn’t even need to have given it a label on the first place. Just keep to yourself, keep quiet and work on trying to declutter and clean by yourself. Something like this, we don’t have to broadcast it for the world to see or to get validation.
The only designer purses I have is a Coach purse I bought from the outlet, and Vera Bradley, not sure though if Vera is considered designer, but yeah. If I had money for a designer bag, I would buy it for my Mom not so much myself. I couldn't imagine spending that kind of money on myself.
Ooo, that was fun and funny! I buy what I need when I need it. I do buy high quality, more pricey items when replacing something. BUT the designer’s I purchase from do not have any adverts on their items! Wait, I take that back. I needed a new handbag and it had the designer name on a tag on the handbag strap, easily removed though and thrown away. I’m not about impressing anyone, I just want items that will last me a long time. I still have clothes from high school that I wear, I’m 55! If I have a want, it’s usually books but I go to the library. I’ve the money to purchase them but why? If I really like a book and know I’ll read it again and again, then I’ll buy it. Otherwise, I wait 6 months on a want. If it’s still wanted and is an investment (i.e., art, furniture, rug cleaner), then I purchase it. I don’t have enough war paint or skin care products to warrant an extendable, two tier, draw container! I only have two feet, how many pair of runners do I truly need! ONE pair. And PLEASE, invest in high quality deodorant every time! It’s for the greater good of all! 👃🤢🚫
Influencers trying to deinfluence is so weirdly ironic
Right 😂😂
@Jusstaaahumman Thank you! I was trying to think of that word as well and forgot it. Hypocritical is exactly right as well
They always follow trends
@Jusstaaahumman technically, it’s not. They’re still being trendy and influencing you lol.😅
@Jusstaaahumman which part? We’re talking about deinfluencing being hypocritical, not influencers in general. With that definition, you could argue that influencers have always been hypocritical. But, again, I’m saying that deinfluencing is no different than influencing and, therefore, deinfluencing is not hypocritical. Please clarify which part of the definition you’re referring to and whether you’re talking about influencers (suddenly a new topic) or deinfluencing (the original topic).
Busiswa influenced me to braid my own hair. If you're easily influenced, then seek out down to earth, realistic, and empowering influences.
💯 Only way I’m going back to constant hairdressers is if I get a hair sponsor (not happening) 😅
As a aproching 60....Don't waste your money! Save and buy the things that work for you! Spending on things that are a trend...only end up in garbage or cellar!
Yes, to me trends only work on teens and young adults because they are trying to figure out who they are and what they like, but also they need adults in their lives to help guide them in their spending. Hopefully they have financially capable adults in their lives to do that .
Yep get something that brings you joy. I have cheapo wish crop tops I bought for $0.99 that are poppin' at the club. Plus I don't care if they get stained or, ya know, worn
Man I remember leaving a constructively negative comment on the lack of ethics from Shein under an influencer's video because she bought over 1000 dollars of clothes from Shein, it was a MASSIVE haul and people attacked me saying things like "Shein is all some of us can afford" and "check your privilege" like y'all A THOUSAND DOLLARS...sure buy a thing or two as you need, but are you telling me anyone would benefit from over 400 items of Shein clothing???? some people have lost it istg
ikr, its so annoying. Like i actually shop on shein cuz im literally a teen guy in high school lol and they actually got quality clothes if you search well. Some of them i’ve been using for 4 years. But them influencers will likely just throw them away or worse, donate them to thrifts. It really sucks when i go thrifting for like maybe brand clothes but all i see is the cheap shein crop tops💀
@@gh0st.3x3 exactly!! i can’t afford much since im 14 so i buy a few items off there but if u have money for ONE THOUSANDS worth of clothes off shein, why wouldn’t you spend it on actually good quality clothes and somewhere that doesn’t use child labour??
It's such a cope from these people. They're really saying that child labor and other evil things are okay as long as they can afford it... 🤦🏻♀️
LITERALLY THO.
"It'S all some of us can afford", oh so you can afford 1k in cheap crap that you will throw out in a month?
With cheap goods, you end up spending more in the long run anyway since that shit just degrades. Some expensive products are not quality, either - just shiny.
If they are so broke, why are they buying fancy clothes? Go to a thrift store, learn to modify or find a friend who can. Make that stuff yours.
My grandfather said "I can't afford to buy cheap stuff". And I'm with you on the good quality non-designer stuff, I don't want to be walking around like free advertising.
Exactly what it is free advertising
My grandfather used to say the same thing! He’s also say it about the car dealership emblems on the back of cars & would always take them off
@@MelanatedHomesteadher They're referring to how many designer brands, like Gucci and Louis Vuitton have their logos and brand name plastered all over their clothing and accessories. So when you wear them you're basically wearing their logo as an advertisement, since people will see where you got your clothes from.
Hauls just make me feel really anxious and inadequate for things i dont have / cant afford. Who enjoys that content?
This is how I am for cooking videos. I love them, but I'm always mentally calculating if I have the stuff to make it. If I don't I'm hella annoyed. Especially with those fancy types that use the $8 salt.
As much as I love the content, I can't watch it
Me, but I'm not sure if me using them as background videos whil I'm doing something else actually counts.
I don't think that people necessarily enjoy them, but rather get enticed into watching them from feeling jealous, or envious of the person.
I enjoy watching them because it provides me with like a feeling of having a friend showing me all the stuff they got at the store or something :)
I have fun watching them but I laugh at most of them! Who needs that rubbish?? Seriously.
Really wealthy people don’t buy recognizable designer items and heavily logo-ed things. That’s for the masses and influencers trying to sell you stuff you don’t need. Real wealthy people wear stuff from brands that the average person wouldn’t even recognize and have no logos - it’s very much if you know you know.
Steve Jobs’ iconic turtleneck was from a designer named Issey Miyake and cost over $500, not a branded logo in sight. Those rich enough knew what it was, the rest of us just saw a black turtleneck.
Nothing screams “I’m broke as hell” like being head to toe in recognizable logos.
Hope it was one hell of a nice quality turtleneck.
"I'm broke af and insecure about it"
Yes that is what I have been trying to get across to people….thank you for your comment
I work the night shift, love it! My hobby is baking which I have the privilege of doing on my nights off. I love making things for my friends that are from scratch because there is so much garbage passing as food out there these days (when the box says "tastes like homemade", no, no it doesn't!) It's a relatively cheap hobby because my husband and I go to the city once a month to get supplies from Sam's Club. I'm not sure what my point is but you can do something that makes you happy without spending an eff ton of money.
45 yrs old now. My father once yelled ‘How much is that Calvin paying you to walk around with a overnight bag screaming Calvin Klein all over?’ (Nineties, trendy to walk around with ridiculous oversized shoppers with big logo’s) 😂. He once took me window shopping to point out the clothes I ‘really needed’ and ‘could not afford’. Then he said he was not going to increase my clothing allowance but he would sponsor a workshop in sewing. I took it and have been sewing most of my clothes ever since. I knit my sweaters, I crochet, I sew. I have clothes made of cotton, silk, linen, wool, mohair, etc. Best investment ever. I look at a Chanel show online and can copy it by looking at it. Tailored to my body. It saves so much money (because you know the amount of work it took, you make the most economical decisions on what to make) in the long run, you can splurge on that one blouse with the beautiful pattern. Or a nice pair of earrings.
How brilliant!
I'll never understand the term deinfluencing. You still influence someone just differently.
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I feel like a better term would be 'deprogramming' since that's what they have to do with people that leave cults
This is definitely something that comes with adulthood. It’s perfectly fine to “window shop” on social media, but don’t buy everything that catches your attention. I used to get sucked in, specifically with makeup. My collection was absurd and family and friends didn’t hesitate to tell me so. I’m now proud to say I haven’t purchased any cosmetics, other than to replace perishables like mascara ONE AT A TIME, in almost 5 years.
For my friend it's yarn. For me, it's cloth - but in all fairness, I have plans for every bit of that cloth.
Same!!! Well I have bought some palletes in recent years. But yeah I used to be a lip kit junkie nowadays sometimes I wear only Vaseline as my makeup
I just bought several nail polishes on sale bc I refuse to spend $100+ every two weeks to get my nails done. My nails need to be done, just not at a salon.
I love doing my nails, it’s so restful!
Same, I love doing polygel at home and I’m getting the hang of it. Looks like fresh out nail salon manicure 💅
Yess, I’ve started getting press ons and doing them myself, so much cheaper, people just need to look and learn
That's totally fine if it's something you want and will use, go ahead 😁 I too enjoy doing my own nails at home
you nails dont *need* to be done
Just call them sales men, because that's what they are. That's a slap back into reality
Yes, the videos are ads masquerading as "content" and the creators are profiting by multiple income streams (sponsorship, commissions, "Amazon stores", viewer memberships), etc.
The concept of buying something in plastic and putting it in a glass container has never really added up for me. You’re still getting the plastic every time you buy the item. 😂
The only thing I transfer over to glass containers is dry pantry goods and that is only because glass is more pest resistant
ADHD brain, if I can’t see it I will forget I got it
@@emilynordt153 or if i need to put something in a smaller container because of space that i have in my kitchen.
1:43 I’m switching all of my items over to clear because I have severe ADHD and let me tell you having them like that helps everything goes smoothly because I can see how much product I need or don’t need. I can see if I need to order, etc. but if it’s out of sight, it’s out of mind so sometimes people are giving us these tips and they end up helping for other reasons
No but same
I do like watching grocery hauls and organizing videos but I've never been influenced to buy anything. I do have the spice containers but it's because my family and I buy or grow our spices in bulk and split them up among ourselves. So I fill the small container from a gallon jar, so it fits in the cabinet.
I do a lot of outdoor activity and let me tell you do not buy new exercise footwear until your at the level where you need it. Don't get mountain climbing boots until your current hiking boots are limiting your skill level. And even then make sure to wear them down till they fall apart.
I am allergic to debt as well! I set trends. I never been a follower. But I believe quality better than quantity, as a reformed hoarder. I use the carts to put stuff into but it's stuff that I need as a homeowner for upkeep and then save them to save list then usually clean that out after researching products. I really really hate debt. My husband is okay with it which is why he has one credit card and I make sure the credit limit is something we can pay off in two or three paychecks.
Dusting powder is actually for your body. It's like a perfume/ fragrance, it was use back in the day ask you mom or grandmother if they heard of it.
Honesty If I want some thing aesthetically pleasing (like organizing) I just clean and reuse jars (tip: oil helps gets the stickers off), containers, and boxes that jewelry or phones/earbuds come in.
19:46 is dusting powder. Its just a scented body powder that you pair with lotion and perfume for a longer lasting scent. The glitter is just that. Glitter. It's just cosmetic.
1:43 you’re definitely not a hater, I purchased all of those clear containers and gave them all away one month later 😊
I'm on such a big reusing kick lately, especially the glass jars you get with pasta sauce, and jams, put some baking soda in the lids and let sit for 2 days and wash, repeat if necessary, the smell is gone and now I have a nice glass jar for pantry nuts or brown sugar or whatever! Paint the lid with acrylic paint, if the logo bothers you, label and it looks pretty nice! And it's free mostly. I love it. Never used to keep them because the smell that is stuck in the lid but problem solved now! Happy deinfluencing!!
Reusing is so great! Everyone should learn the basics of re-using and repairing
So, the First Lady is trying to influence you to go to her page so she can make money? 😂😂😂😂💜
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$700 FOR A HAIRDRYER???? I DIDNT EVEN SPEND $700 FOR MY PHONE!!! And phones do WAY more than hairdryers! Foh with 1/3 of my rent for a hairdryer 😂
Had such a fantasy about owning a Dyson, then I looked up tutorials for long hair, thick hair and what products they put in the hair, and I just realised that it does not work. Like it looks good right after styling then the hairstyle flatten in a couple of hours… nothing works for all hairstyles and it’s silly that you have to buy it with so many attachments that you don’t need. That’s what makes it so expensive 😵💫
Feel like it’s just another’s things that is made for professionals but they want to make more money so they marked it to the everyday person as well. The average person will not regularly use that many different attachments for their hairstyling.
I've never had envy, God will provide the things I need. If it's that important he will show me what to do and how to get it. I have two hands and two legs, I can pretty much do what people depend others to do for money. I can cook, clean, make my own coffee. A lot of people aren't so lucky. I feel blessed to even wake up. I appreciate the things I enjoy like your videos, I'm very thankful for you. I hope you get a new camera for Christmas.
I saw this woman who had a countertop dishwasher and thought it was something I need NOW. I saw reviews and how useful it was, especially for someone like me. That was the first time I ever compulsively bought something. I bought it on Amazon in 2021, and it's still works fine.
I have a small kitchen, and there is no way I can fit a normal size dishwasher in my kitchen. Lol
The Stanley cup almost had me, but I came to my senses and said, "Nope, too broke for that mess.
Especially when it comes to skincare. People buy products because it looks pretty or someone else has it without even checking to see if they actually need it. Then they wonder why they breakout in acne.
deleting all social media off my phone changed my life. if I really want to know what people are up to I have to get on my desktop computer, which is also where I do my work. So if I'm on my computer I feel compulsed to do my artwork, which means less social media. But I just got rid of facebook and twitter recently permanently as well. tiktok and instagram are too boring for me. RUclips is easy to have on in the background while I work so it's still there.
Man I'd just rather do art. Social media is annoying
Paige giving us straight talk while folding the laundry is giving Disappointed Big Sister energy. I approve.
The clean skin wipes, I've purchased them in generic brands but not for the daily face washing. They are great when you are traveling and don't want to keep calling the front desk for towels.
Yes, I actually was curious about your pet situation. Anytime you want to give the mini schnauzer camera time, I’d be very happy to see that.
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SAME!! I have a mini schnauzer too I’d love to see hers!!
I bought myself a Michael Kors purse as an early Christmas gift on Black Friday a couple of years ago and a hardly use it because I don’t want to ruin it. It’s the most expensive purse I’ve ever purchased, I don’t think I’ll ever buy designer like that again. I use a canvas hemp backpack every day, it is well used and well loved. It’s much more “me” anyway! 🤓
First of all, that Dyson device is the exact same cost as my rent!!! Omfg!!!! LIKE LADY, ARE YOU KIDDING ME!!!???? 🤯🤯🤯
My definition of luxury are the billionaire brands. Zilli, Kiton and such. Brands that don’t need branding to let you know you have money, and a lot of their stuff comes with great warranties.
If you're going to chase trends, follow the real celebrities and the real rich, not the fake celebrities and the fake rich. Don't chase trends, obviously, but if that's what makes you happy, then do it right.
The reason I have planned on getting the separate spice containers is space and ease of finding what I need. Every time I cook I have to pull all the spices out to find the one particular spice I need. It would also clear out a cabinet that u desperately need
For me, it's the uniformity. Get some nice glass Spice Jars that all match and a quality Spice Rack. I do a lot of cooking, so it makes sense to keep things organized and easily accessible.
I have magnetic spice jars and I stand by them lol. It is so dang convenient and such a space saver and looks great on the fridge
Didn’t even know you were an artist?! Girl advertise ❤️ you’re so talented
That one girl is kind of onto something with the deodorant thing though. I used to use native, but it wore off after an hour and mad my clothes smell acidic. Secret and Toms are where it’s at.
A friend influenced me to use the containers I have for gardening next spring. Buckets, storage totes, bamboo stakes, ribbon, composting... Many remnants of gardening attempts past. Of course, I'm doing new things to make it more accessible, and making my best effort. And I'm determined to do it all without breaking the bank.
17:20 is giving Spongebob fighting for his life at Sandy's house 😅 "i don't need it ... i definitely don't neeed it .... I NEEEEEED ITTTTT !!!"
For me I love my glass jars for my seasonings, It saves space for my small apartment, plus it’s aesthetically pleasing to me. 😊 Also, I’m a 56 year old who doesn’t follow these influencers .
I just love your content so much, hands down one of my favorite creators. ❤
18:54 You could not waterboard me into wearing that. IBS is one of those conditions that, when you have it, you generally make an effort *NOT* to announce to everyone.
Yay! I love your videos!! You find the best stuff!!! God bless you 🙏 ❤
I really love Ollipop. I love sparkling waters. I love zero sguar sodas. I love things that sparkle pretty much period. I hate that they are like $2.50 on average in my area in Orlando, but I still like to get a special flavored sparkling drink, often Ollipop, once every week as a little reward to drink after I get all my grocery shopping and errands done.
22:52 She said a cheap deodorant works as well as the expensive one, to which you replied, "No, invest in a good deodorant, especially in the summertime." But wait, who said the cheap or affordable product ISN'T good? That's the perfect example of how when people hear the word "cheap" they often automatically associate it with it being "not good" or poor quality. We need to break this mindset & instead evaluate the product based on how well it performs, NOT based on the price, brand name, influencer or salesperson who happens to be promoting the item. We would do well to judge the item based on it's merits. I feel the same way about people & the whole "affirmative action" thing. What does a person's exterior appearance, coloring or sexual preference have to do with their competency for a particular job?? The answer is: NOTHING. Judge a person's fitness for a job based on their merits, qualifications & character; that's it. That is the only fair way, as MLK Jr. said.
Yesss! This video is treading thinly on the line of contradiction.
I've got a pair of knee-length boots from Target back in 2016, and they still hold up well. No squeaks, scuffs, tears, or fades. Much better quality!
Omg. Haul culture has really been messing us up. I used to Haul every 6 months at bath and body works during the semi-annual sales and the top of my bookcase as full of products. Over the years, I have seriously decreased hauling because I was never influenced by influencers. I was i fluenced by scents being "LIMITED EDITIONS" OR "SEASONAL". Those marketing tricks have been used over the last 30 years.
I will say this, im in my downsizing/ keeping stuff organized era like how my parents had my siblings and I when we all lived together. I actually spent money on the quality bookshelf I wanted this year instead of buying crazy items in bulk. Only things I'm buying in bulk are water, toilet paper, paper towels, and antibacterial hand soap. Live below your means, enjoy life, and take care of yourself people(aka, go to your annual medical appointments).
And take care of each other too. Save up so that out of our abundance we can be a blessing to someone in our family or community who is in need. And as far as buying water in single use plastics that end up in landfills, I filter tap water through a zero water filter & it's better than bottled water. I am helping the environment, drinking the same exact clean, quality H2O & I have nothing to buy or haul. Not to mention we are saving the environment from having trucks burn fuel to ship these pallets of bottles everywhere. The less we buy them, the less collectively we pollute. Change starts with me.
@FreedomAndJustice4All believe it or not, im debating if we should get a fridge that has the water connection because we do have that option in our apartment. But I drink out of my metal water cannister and I drink my ice tea out of the reusable. Trust we are trying But due to our brother moving in has made things more costly like groceries, water, supplies like toilet paper. Maybe that sink filter will help .
Wow..... I'm early.
Ik I got lucky too
Head to toe designer screams to me I'm broke af but I'm cosplaying as a rich person hoping for validation from strangers... which.......are you not...embahrahhhssed?
I always feel sorry for influencers. Imagine having to spend those special moments stressing about if you got the perfect shot. Or worrying about the algorithm? Or worrying about keeping up the image.. sounds like a sad existence to me. Oh and the never having privacy and strangers feeling entitled to you. None of that stuff sounds fun to me. I'll take my broke struggling life just getting by, and enjoy the beautiful small joys
The whole Stanley water thing is so real, sure I have one and it works perfectly for my life, but you don’t need TEN OF THEM! 28:33
People that think they can’t afford that much groceries While also grabbing Starbucks daily.. gtfo
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@kellyanntheoneandonly7377 you can't afford $5 but you can afford $700 in groceries?
These people wild. I don’t accept collabs on items that don’t interest me. The overconsumption from these large influencers is crazy. I guess for them anything to get free items and make a buck.
3:03 they don’t have to buy it. Even small influencers can get free products as long as they make a video of said item being used.
Faking it till you make it will get you nowhere.
"It's not normal....." Yes it is. It depends on how you started out in life. I started out in the USA, so poor that we lived in a bus, didn't have running water, bathed/washed our clothes in the river, caught/hunted/grew our own food, didn't have electricity (we had lanterns, propane camp stove, and a small gas generator for when we needed electricity for something), and all my clothes were hand-me-downs from my brother (4 years older than me) and my cousins (also older). My family worked extremely hard, we were honest, had excellent work ethics, and loved each other over phone screens or what big ticket item they can provide for us. Were there toys i didn't get that I wanted? Trips I wished we could afford? Wants that I wished, prayed and hoped for? Of course, but we had everything we needed. I've worked five jobs at one time before, because all of the big companies are greedy and don't want to give you 32+ hours a week, because then they have to offer you insurance.... I went for years without insurance and working at least two jobs. Right now because of the economy, even dual income households where I live tend to have two jobs...both parents. It's not just common, it's extremely common to need a side hustle.
Is it right, is it okay? No, but I (and most people) will do whatever is necessary for my children to have everything they need and as much of the stuff they want, as I can afford. Whether or not it is common, depends on your beginnings, *life* circumstances, some choices (we've all made bad ones), and to be quite honest...luck. You didn't get hit by a drunk driver today and didn't lose your life today? Good luck. You eat healthy, don't smoke, drink, or do drugs, but you still get cancer...three times? Bad luck. Luck plays a huge roll in human existence...no the Earth's existence and it's evolution...literal luck. We could all still be dinosaurs if the Earth didn't have mass destruction events that led to us crawling out of the proverbial muck. Was it good luck those disasters happened or bad luck? I guess that depends on if you want to be a dinosaur.... 🤷🏻♀️
My point, if you and everyone you know work more than one job, it's probably normal for your demographic/region/culture/society/whatever. So don't feel bad or that you are abnormal in some way. And, if you are the only person you know who has to work two jobs to make ends meet...it doesn't mean you are a failure, that you're abnormal, that there's something wrong with you.... That means that maybe you need to look at your situation and see if it's your bad choices creating that reality, if it's bad luck, or is it because you have just never been given the opportunities that those around you have been given in their lives...... It may simply mean that you just have a different life experience than those around you.
Let me be clear, if you are spending all of your rent/bill/food budget on worthless products that you don't need... that's not a bad choice, that's stupid. You don't have to be an accountant or been taught good finance practices from a young age, to know that spending money you don't have is a bad idea. It's not ignorance, it's stupidity. But hard working people having to work two jobs to pay for bills, groceries, and everything their family needs to survive, can absolutely be normal.
Girrrllllll!!! I found you two weeks ago, and you’re my absolute fav!
Im doing a hobby November! Going STRONG for the first time in MONTHS I've said no to myself & I feel so proud 😊
My mom's friend worked in marketing sector,and would always say if you see it everywhere,it is not very good quality.You never see good quality items being promoted so much.
31:53 feel like seeing so much fake designer goods on holiday have made me rethink if I even think the original piece looks good, and the answer is so often no. Big logos or branding is not it. Things made of real materials that are well sewn together will always look better in my opinion
It depends … I have a mcqueen bag that I used everyday for years, I had it for 10 years now. Still great, excellent quality.
Just go to different luxury shops before for 1 model, touch them, ask question, search online. Maybe with 1 luxury item that you really want you will save money because that will last so long
With mine, I know I can restaure it at some McQueen officiel sellers if I have problem, so I will probably keep it much more time
I just buy what I need wirh an occasional splurge. Store brand haircare and face care and body care... I don't wear makeup... Shop a lot at thrift stores... Just wear basics... It's worked out well. I read. I love my cat. I enjoy being by myself. Happy and simple. I don't need an "anti-influencer influencer". And my parents were like yours... I too am thankful...
I’m the same….only I wear makeup!
the complaint about the hoka shoes - she said she goes walking a lot - your activewear sneakers wear out! when i used to run cross country, i was going something close to 35-50 miles a week. by the end of the season they were worn out! and that was only like three-four months! of course if you’re walking a few miles almost every day they’re going to wear out in under a year. and if the complaint is that they’re expensive to be replacing regularly, then yeah that’s a discussion to be having. but i want to see what the bottoms of those shoes look like, bc if the treads are nearly worn through then that just means you were using them and wore them out!
i guess people done just wear out their shoes anymore and that’s where this is coming from? they just buy them when a new cute pair is available and throw away the old ones??
Great point. I wear hokas at work (I'm a medical assistant) and I plan on wearing those bad boys till they fall apart.
Since you know what youre talking about - Will you always feel a difference when your shoes are too worn out? Should you replace solely based on the condition of the tread?
Yep I do a lot of walking and I actually think I have permanent nerve damage in my heel due to a pair of winter boots wearing out. They had like a hard spine in the heel that would dig into my heel and make it feel all tingly. After walking to work and school in those boots everyday after a few months, now even years later if I step on my heel wrong it makes my whole heel go tingly/ numb. So weird!!
My point is: people who don't walk/run regularly don't realize how fast you can wear your shoes out.
I wear designer from head to toe.. It's called walmart LOL
when I have time I crochet and im teaching myself to knit
So glad i found your channel! 😊 new subscriber x
The girl listing what she won't be buying in 2024 is awesome, BUT.. 2024 ends in less than two months, so it's not that big of an accomplishment hahaha
And girly with the LV items trying to deinfluence us, but still flexing all the other luxury brands she owns???
Girl at 7:45 is spitting straight up FACTS tho.
I put my skincare in my regular fridge because it feels better and I think the cooler temp brings down inflammation because I don’t have patience for ice or under eye patches
I don't like the idea of food being around my skincare. Feels dirty
22:50 invest in good deodorant, especially if you have sensitive skin! I need products that are aluminum-free, baking soda-free, and fragrance-free
When everyone started going crazy over Stanley cups I just laughed. I thought good for you Stanley, taking advantage of these trend followers. Also thank you Ozark for keeping your thermal cups affordable for those of us that just like thermal cups. My dad was buying Stanley before they were trendy. Only true Stanley fans will understand this. Growing up my dad has a green Stanley thermos with the cup for a lid. A year or 2 before the Stanley trend started my mom bought him a new Stanley thermos for around $20 cause the green one was rusty because it was so old & used so much. Then suddenly Stanley cups were $50+. They joined the expensive cup club. People grabbing these $50+ cups while Ozark is sitting there for $20-$30. Does the exact same thing.
Heyyy internet auntieee😜💙
Oh gosh… not auntie 😭 she’s 25
So I have a pair of Hokas that I wear to work. I work in a lab where I am on my feet a lot and walking around.They were recommended by several nurses when I was looking for shoes that might help decrease my ankles being swollen and in pain at the end of the day. I have had them for over 6 months and they are not as cushiony as they originally were but I plan on buying a new pair in a month or two because they definitely helped. I have tried new balance, nike and some other brand I can't remember and after 8 months it was like I was walking on boards. I have recommended buying Hokas to my co-workers when asked and to some random guy in the parking lot who asked if I liked my Hokas.
Omg that summer Friday lip balm is the best…
I've never been easily influenced honestly. I've always only bought clothes that I genuinely like, or makeup that works well for me. So seeing that people are simply buying things because some random person on the internet told them to is absolutely crazy to me
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Personally, Social Media didn’t “make me forget myself” I never knew myself to begin with.
I know what I like, hobbies, etc but if you look me in my eyes and ask me “Who am I.” As a person and not a name I will go into a full blown identity crisis- (my history teacher asked me and I haven’t been the same since)
26 and making between 35k to 45k here;
I am influenced by dermatologists when I pick my gentle cleanser at walmart, my asian sunscreen online with discounts and tricologists influence my pick of drugstore shampoo and conditionner because I now know about ingredients that work for me, a russian nail tech influenced my choice of cuticle remover and cure time for my UV lamp when I do my nails at home.
I wouldn't say I am influenced to get new product categories or I create wants for myself, but I do think my choices within these categories are influencable. I had to buy a pair of winter boots this year, did a ton of research from influencers on features that were desirable (like the goodyear welt for repairability, types of leather tanning practices, designs that were more timeless and versatile) and I got items to care for them (a brush, mink oil, shoe polish)
I'm not about to make a mortgage payment ON A HAIR TOOL, but I will definitely look for high quality brands when thrifting.
Lmao! Why is the cosmetic fridge on my daughter's Christmas list. I dont think so! 😂😂
“Whats your favorite color” made me laugh 😂
Influencers: Nah, I don't need what they're trying to sell me.
Random anonymous stranger in the comment section of a post on Pinterest, mentioning a product I've literally never heard of in passing: Immediate purchase
9:46 now if you buy spices in bulk then those are fine but like it you buying the normal plática ones just to put it in those that’s crazy
My fav designer bag and purse is from LAND the leather brand. And I like cute things but I don’t like to spend a lot of money. I’ll shop for strong and cheap
The ultimate way to stop unnecessary, ridiculous spending is to stay off the endlessly influencing apps! 💜
i needed to hear this. thank you.
My opinion is that there's only so many ways to formulate colored lip goop. (Or eye/body/face goop for that matter.) So essentially many people are throwing away hard-earned money on the same 4 or 5 types of goop that have limited shelf lives. I have come to disagree with the culture of over-consumption, particularly with makeup. At least a nice piece of real jewelry doesn't expire, go rancid & get thrown away. I have learned the hard way to put money away in savings for emergencies. A makeup collection isn't going to help when I need a car or house repair, or to help a friend or family member in a jam. I just pray we can all heal ourselves of the mindset of excess, over-consumption, greed & the all too often black hole of debt that results. I want to be grateful for & make wise choices with the material things & finances I've been entrusted with. Otherwise, why would God give me more if I can't be trusted with what I already have? America needs to get out of overspending & debt & I'm starting with me. Real freedom is being debt free & having abundance to help myself, then others.
Same- I'm not influenced by what I see... sometimes I'll see something cool and be like oh that looks good but that's it
Hey Busiswa ❤️
Normal to me is spending less than I earn. Investing and saving. At least one home before 35. Say No to yourself! Say no! Save! DIY where you can.
29:37 olipop was advertised as a “healthy” soda, not flavored seltzer water. And she is right they taste horrible (to me) I’d rather drink seltzer water.
And they would say “ everybody and their mothers need this “😂😂😂
7:57 our faces made the same expressionnn; “not meee!” 😭💗
13:23 yes!!!! PLZ WE NEED DOCTORS AND TEACHERS 😭😭😭😭😭😭
I already had my doubts the very moment the word ‘Deinfluence’ came up. And when people felt like they have to showcase how much they are now Deinfluencing, I knew it was just going full circle.
It’s just the same as where it all started. These people gained the views and following from all the ‘influencing’ and showing off products, linking them on their bios. But now they’re going the other way and getting the same views just from ‘Deinfluencing’. If they are still selling something, then you know It’s just another micro trend where people are trying to make bank, dressed in a different fast fashion dress.
Like, we don’t need these labels trying to dictate how we live our life. We didn’t even need to have given it a label on the first place.
Just keep to yourself, keep quiet and work on trying to declutter and clean by yourself. Something like this, we don’t have to broadcast it for the world to see or to get validation.
The only designer purses I have is a Coach purse I bought from the outlet, and Vera Bradley, not sure though if Vera is considered designer, but yeah. If I had money for a designer bag, I would buy it for my Mom not so much myself. I couldn't imagine spending that kind of money on myself.
Okay I will say my sweet grandpa got me and my 9 cousins those hand sanitizers at dollar general I hope he did not spend that much 😭😭
watching and giving them those views still encourages them to buy more and more to “influence”…..
That fridge could be a great thing to store film in.
My brands are Hanes, fruit of the loom, old navy, Nike & adidas. I’m also the same person that brags about how little I spent.
Ooo, that was fun and funny! I buy what I need when I need it. I do buy high quality, more pricey items when replacing something. BUT the designer’s I purchase from do not have any adverts on their items! Wait, I take that back. I needed a new handbag and it had the designer name on a tag on the handbag strap, easily removed though and thrown away. I’m not about impressing anyone, I just want items that will last me a long time. I still have clothes from high school that I wear, I’m 55! If I have a want, it’s usually books but I go to the library. I’ve the money to purchase them but why? If I really like a book and know I’ll read it again and again, then I’ll buy it. Otherwise, I wait 6 months on a want. If it’s still wanted and is an investment (i.e., art, furniture, rug cleaner), then I purchase it. I don’t have enough war paint or skin care products to warrant an extendable, two tier, draw container! I only have two feet, how many pair of runners do I truly need! ONE pair. And PLEASE, invest in high quality deodorant every time! It’s for the greater good of all! 👃🤢🚫
I love Lush, andddd the fairy dust issa skin powder! You wear it after you use the bath bomb