trends & other things i regret buying! 👎 (de-influencing you again) 

Carrie, I just want to personally thank you. Almost three years ago, I was in the absolute worst place in my life. My puppy who was just a year and half passed away, my ex fiancé of four year left me by packing up my stuff into a storage unit while I was visiting my family in a different state and most of all I became manic for the first time ever later learning that I had bipolar one and ptsd. I commented on one of your videos in a very dark place mentally and you graciously sent me an email reaching out to me with complete and utter kindness. Since then I look forward to your videos and look up to you like a big sister. You have no idea the impact you make upon a strangers life. Simply adore you and appreciate you! I will never forget the sunshine you brought in my darkest moment.❤️

“The collar is very alarmingly big.. in person” lol girl trust, it’s big on camera too hahahaha that one was great

I am the queen of buying clothes and never wearing them. And always buying new clothes. I finally realized it was not the clothes I wanted but the body the clothes were modeled on, which is why I was never satisfied. I am currently trying to unpack my body image issues

You could make an hour long video and I would watch it, please don’t ever think that a longer video is bad. More of these would be AMAZING but I would also love to see more of the “i was influenced and I’m obsessed” stuff too. Like both ends of the spectrum if that makes sense

My whole wardrobe is full of regrets, if I was 100% honest with what I’ll wear, 90% would be removed.

Seeing the feathered dress, it makes me think of how a lot of times I get so excited that something looks good on me and fits correctly (because that doesn't happen a lot...) that I want to buy it despite the practicality of it. I have gotten better about that but definitely a struggle!

Carrie! I would LOVE to see you get color analysis and style analysis done on camera. I did mine about 6 months ago with House of Colour and it has literally changed my life. I feel happier, I look better and I’m buying smarter. I’d love to see your journey. It’ll also help you pick outfit pieces that fit your style personality. They even have makeup that’s perfect for the girly who likes the natural, minimal products needed type of look.

I almost always regret bras I buy. They feel like a good fit in the dressing room - then after wearing them for a full day I hate the fit.

Please keep doing more of these deinfluencing videos!! They’re really helping me as I’m challenging myself to a low buy, saving $ phase

I’m 26 and already in my “comfort over style” era and plan to remain here for the time being lol love your honesty and can definitely relate

I'm a heels girlie but I'm also 4'11 so god didn't give me a choice! haha the trick is a chunky heel under 3 inches and a platform toe if it's over 2 inches! Also, I so wish we were the same size because I'd buy that long sherpa jacket form you!! My cold self would totally wear that for LA evenings and travel!!

To answer the primer question-you have to check the ingredients. Words ending in Cone/methicone/siloxane near the top of the list indicate it’s a silicone based product. Look for these words rather than water/aqua because that will be in both silicone and water based products (as water makes the product liquid and blendable). Hope this helps! 🫶🏼

for the feather dress, you could tuck it in jeans/pants and make it into a top! i like doing that with my bodycon dresses for when i want to wear it more casually ☺️

I have add and am 100% a compulsive spender did not know other neaurodivergent people did this. thank you for sharing.

Hi Carrie ! The Hollywood flawless filter is actually not a true foundation but closer to an highlighter. And if your skin is on the oily side you should make sure to apply some matifying cream and base before :)

Hi Carrie! With the primers you want to match silicone or water bases. The easiest way is to check the ingredients. The most common form of silicone you'll see is dimethicone, but you might also see cyclomethicone, cetearyl methicone, cyclohexasiloxane, and cyclopentasiloxane. If it ends in -ethicone or -siloxane, you can assume it's silicone based. It should be high up on the ingredients list. Most of those pore smoothing primers are silicone based because silicone is what gives that really smooth silky finish on the skin. I personally don't find primers do anything for me either, but if you match the bases you should avoid the primer actively making the foundation worse - in case you want to experiment with different primer/foundation combos to see if you can make any of those products work for you! I'm not an expert, but I worked in cosmetics retail for about 5 years so I know a good amount about ingredients!

GIRL TAKE THOSE BOOTS TO A SHOE COBBLER!!! I’m telling you!!! I have two pairs of vintage boots i just had a shoe cobbler stretch and it’s been perfect. I have LARGE calves. one pair took a few time to stretch enough, like I went back to try on a few times, but are just nice fitting babies now. ❤❤ I live in SLC, not the most affordable city, and it was like 60$ to stretch the two pairs! Worth it!!

when you pulled out the estate sale top I actually laughed out loud ☠️ (I relate)

I think it’d be super funny if when you did these you edited in the footage from when you bought the items and reacted to what you said when you originally bought them! Like you don’t have to wonder what you were thinking- you have it on tape 😂

YES!! New Balance makes my toe go numb as well. They were highly recommended but nothing has yet surpassed my affordable, comfortable Sketchers.

Okay, I'm going to need you to box up that brown lacy collar shirt you got at the estate sale and send it to the youtuber Kathleen Illustrated. She'd love that in her life. She needs that in her life. She'll go full on ham with it. Maybe you two could do some collab where she just happens to end up with that by the end.

A few words of advice from an oldie: - don't ever store leather in plastic! It will sweat. Especially patent leather the patent will break down in heat and become sticky. You must store them in cloth bags and let them breathe or else you will get mould. - nearly all shoes need breaking in. Wear them around home for 1/2 an hour, then in a few days an hour, then increase the amount of time. THEN wear them outside for half a day, and when you do that, bring a spare pair of shoes to wear if it gets unbearable. Over time the shoes will adapt and stretch to the shape of your feet without killing your feet and you blaming the shoes. This applies to all shoes. The expectation that shoes must be comfortable to wear an entire day with no damage to your feet is unrealistic, because the shoes are generic, they aren't custom made for your feet and they must stretch and adapt to your feet. - if you are getting blisters on your toes it means there is too much movement in what's called the toe box, the end of the shoe. Wear thick socks or add an innersole. You can add a half inner sole at the front and that should fix it. - re the pale blue dress, I would cut off the gathering flare over the shoulder and it is way too fussy for you. But probably not. - the black and white blouse you are not going to wear this at all. It's too old for you and not stylish. the lace is shiny that is what kills it for me. - there's a phenomenon in skin care that involves the primer/foundation blobbing in reaction to moisturiser. I forget the name of it but it's a chemical reaction, Talk to someone at your pharmacist/drug store about the problem and finding compatible moisturiser for the primers and foundation.

Oh, my... the cocktail dresses in my past that have briefly visited my closet on the way to a donation bag.

"neurospicy brain" is amazing

YES!!!! The toe crease in the New Balances hurt like crazy! I ended up with a little bruise in that exact spot on my big toe lol. I had literally only heardd only positive things about them, I thought it was just me!

You are cracking me up in this video 😂 glad I’m not the only one who is quite the impulse purchaser..

The olive green jacket looks really great on you!

your hair, makeup, headband remind me so much of Jennifer Lawrence in her hot ones interview. You look GORG!!

Yes comfortable shoes! I only wear super comfortable wide toe shoes after having 2 toenail surgeries and I'll never go back

you may have noticed already but i love your decor so was looking around and the poster behind your globe has come off the wall at the top!

Makeup girlie here: regarding primer, I honestly don’t use it and have never noticed it making a difference. I just use sunscreen/moisturizer as my primer and it works just fine! Plus being 30 something I really don’t feel like layers of product do me any favors these days 😆 💙

I turn 45 in March and I’ve started a massive declutter! I’ve had a lot of aha moments about my spending habits!

I love these videos! The one in particular where you talk about Doc Marten's destroying your feet was so eye-opening for me, I got a pair of platform boots and I love the way they look but having to basically wrap my feet in bandaids whenever I wanna wear them (which is like twice a year for obvious reasons lmfao) is so not worth it! You really inspired me to finally make up my mind and sell them

Girl, we all do this 😂😂. Or at least I do too! The Sherpa coat is adorable - would be a good one for travel IF you wear it and you could use it as a blanket on the plane! Marlena (makeup geek) has a great video on how to tell what primer/foundation type you have. CT flawless filter isn’t really a foundation but an enhancer - you can use it under or as a highlighter.

Virtual little sister, you just made me laugh for the first time in a week. I am recovering from my first bout with Covid and, of course, my anxiety is all over the map. I have been miserable, as well as making myself miserable. Then your video popped up and you are commenting on the blue floofie dress saying, "Where did I think I was going? Some sort of fairy picnic and I'll hold some sort of event with my friends. We'll go to a park in our cute little fairy dresses.......". STOP!!!! My dear Carrie, when you wonder if you touch anyone on this side of your videos, don't ever doubt yourself! I actually laughed and my husband was so happy! I adore watching you and you could just verbally ramble from the front seat of your car every day and I would watch a 10 minute video or an hour video. I'm 61 years old, but you slay, Carrie. You really do. Sending love and hugs, Beth. 💜

Genuinely appreciate these!

I also have ADHD and impulse shop so a new rule I set for myself was no online spending. The only exceptions are groceries and medicine. Otherwise, if I really want something, I have to physically go out and get it and that makes me weigh up if it’s worth it. It’s working so far!

The Hollywood flawless filter isn’t a foundation. It’s a highlight or glowy product that should be used on specific areas of the face, and not all over. (Unless mixed in with your foundation to make it more glowy) but I love using it on a no makeup day just to the top of my cheeks, or adding a bit in to my foundation is super pretty too. It’s really lovely if you use it or targeted areas! i can see why you hated it though thinking it was a foundation and using it as one!! That wouldn’t be good haha

You are not alone we all get influenced by certain images to make us look better or feel better I have closet and make up mistakes

The black top you showed with the oversized collar reminds of something Kathleen from Kathleen Illustrated would style in one of her videos. I love when you do these videos by the way. I have so many purchase regrets, and it's nice to see I'm not alone ❤

Frye boots are not wide calf friendly but... If you absolutely love them, a cobbler can add a side zipper with an elastic insert and it works!

No judgement here and can totally relate to “what the hell was I thinking” purchases! It’s hard to part with clothing too, so love the idea of storing when on the fence with certain pieces! ❤

Flawless filter is better used under foundation to make it more glowy! I even used it as a highlighter. Sadly it broke me out a lot but I liked it much better used like that!

You could wear the coat on the plane! lol pro tip wear ur heaviest jeans, boots and jacket is wanting to bring on day of travel is not super uncomfortable. Lol

Carrie. FYI target return period for clothes is 1 year.

Happy to hear I'm not the only one who is tricked into buying a special brush for extensions! I Used it once and hated it so much!

i know i would love that selkie dress! i remember when you first tried it on and i went to buy it IMMEDIATELY bc i had been thirsting over Selkie dresses for forever, and i was so devastated when it was sold out on eloquii :(

Girl! If you want to wear heels and be comfortable, then you have to try Pashion Convertible Heels! They turn into flats when your feet hurt. I have so many and LOVE them.

The blouse with the big collar would be so cute with straight leg jeans mules or loafers with a big organza scrunchie!!

"Where am I wearing this?" is a great question to ask yourself. And saying that there may be an event in the next year or so does not count. I have so many semi-dressy office clothes- I work as a nurse, I wear scrubs everyday 🤷‍♀!?

I’ve been on the foundation journey, I get it!! Yes, you need to match the different bases and you have to check the ingredient list for it. It’s the first ingredient listed though that makes it easy. If your skin is dry, water based. First ingredient will be water. If your skin is oily, silicone-based. First ingredient will most likely end in the root “-cone” (dimethicon, trimethicone, etc.) Your primer, foundation, and concealer should all match bases… I’ve found personally my setting options need to match too. Where my skin is dry, if all my ingredients are water and I use a powder to set it cracks. I have to use water based setting spray

I thinlk the olive green jacket is beautiful and looks great on you! I think you should keep it. The camo is trendy and thse jackets are very difficult to find. I looked for sothing similar and I could not find it.

the headband looks SOOO good on you!!! such a look i love it sm!

I know you were worried about the length of the video but I'm watching this on a road trip so thank youuuu.

The way I ran to watch this video. I love these kinds of videos :3

My best friend has that same pair of New Balances. Lately she’s been thirsting after the Adidas that everyone has. I have a theory that once you wear the “it” shoe of the year you can become addicted to getting the new “it” shoe every year. For that reason I prefer the shoes that are less popular so I can hopefully wear them for years without feeling they’re outdated

These are my favorite videos you do!!! So happy you posted another!

That little black dress looks so good on you tho 😭 just wear it one time with a blazer and tights or something before you donate it lol

I’m def in comfort over style mood. I have a lot of skims pieces and love them. I live in skims joggers lol. I find them super comfy and cute at the same time. I wear my Uggs with them and feel a little stylish and totally comfortable. Kim nailed the comfort in her clothes.

i just love you!! i’m sure makeup artists tell you this ALL the time but I am DYINGGGG to get my hands on your face 😍😍😍

I have a pair of Frye ankle boots with no zipper and I love them. I do. BUT if I wear the wrong kind of socks or pants with them, I practically herniate a disc in my back getting them off. Absolutely zero wiggle room. I've been known to wail in misery at work at lunch when I'm trying to put on my sneakers to go for a walk and attract concern. LOL.

I have the new balance 550s in white. I thought the same thing! I had bruises on the top of my feet. 😬I eventually just wore them enough and now they are really comfy.😊

I loved this so much! I'm exactly the same way, and same as you, it's often the shoes that get me in trouble. Beautiful, expensive and trendy - and oh so very painful to wear! I've given away many pairs of shoes worn once or twice and then I said never again. That estate sale top - I cracked up! Yes, it's pretty, and I'd do the same thing. Think it's so cute and outside my box, then I get it home, and think, "exactly what was I thinking!!!". Great video - more like this one please. It made me laugh out loud! 🤣

Because Frye boots are unlined leather, they can be stretched by a cobbler! Some Frye boots come with a wider calf option too.

Try wearing little bandaids for the green heels on all the spots where it hurts. I know it’s a lot of work but it might help

Girly you will need to drop a link for that headband cause I refuse to buy one that doesn’t look exactly like yours. It’s so cute!!! 🩷

The green shoe fooled you. They looked like they should be comfortable but that's the worst when you spend a butt load of money for something that ungodly uncomfortable. I have a couple pairs of heels that I can't wear but I can't bear to declutter them.

I think the weather thing in correlation to what we buy is so important. I mainly love warmer clothes but i live in south US its too hotttt. whats crazy is most of my summery clothes are too heavy too.

I have also literally never tried a primer that I felt like did anything at all haha

the ruffle collar top reminds me of a thrifted dress I wore to 80s day during my high school spirit week. I served but yeah I never wore it again!

The uniqlo jacket is so pretty on you! But yeah, LA/AZ girlie what are you doing buying jackets like that 😂😂😂❤❤❤ since the tags are still on why don’t you try returning or at least trying to get a credit note!

Those New Balances hurt my pinky toes so so bad, but I don’t have the heart to give them up!

Omg neuro spicy brain made me chuckle. Great video!

I've made so many purchases over the years I regret too. It's actually so important to buy things that fit your lifestyle and work day to day.

I love these kind of videos because sometimes you are just bombarded with influencers telling you "this is my favorite" or "I use this every day." It is refreshing to see inluencers who also have purchasing regrets.

The olive jacket is so cute on you Carrie!

Girl i dont know what you doing but your look is serving. The makeup the hair is a vibe

That white floofy collard shirt is giving Moira Rose

omg i had the exact same problems with new balances! not the exact same model but the back of the shoes dug into my calves SO bad

I love these videos. I am guilty of buying things that are so expensive and don’t work or I never end up wearing them. So I’m with you about being more intentional in 2024.

I think that "Cup of Jordy" would love your fairy dress!! Do you know her?

I feel like it’s never a bad idea to have a little black dress for who knows what occasion. You could wear it to a wedding, an event, a concert. You look beautiful in it ❤

I feel you on the heels. Honestly now that I'm in my mid-thirties, I discovered that I need to buy shoes that are comfortable and my style. Over several years I've built a collection of cute but comfy shows (usually Origins, Earth Origins, Dr. Scholls, Sofft, and Skechers)

I love the sherpa coat and I would definitely wear it all winter long❤😊

OMG I have the short version of that white fluffy Uniqlo jacket and it's a staple in my closet rn although I do live in seattle so I need it a lot haha

someone taught me to dot the flawless filter at high points / spots you want to cover up and blend with skin tint over primer! it turns out SO gorgeous ✨

With the shirt you got from the estate sale... you could wear it as part of a Clown costume for Halloween!

I’d love to see this type of video with gadgets and home products/appliances! I’ve bought so many trendy gadgets that I regret 😅

Your prob with the new balance is my problem with the dunks. The toe box is weird on the feets. I get you, I know your literal pain.

Wear a T-shirt under that bodycon black dress with sneakers and wear it to coffee!

Don’t buy for looks, buy for the lifestyle. I’m always thinking of this.

I never get tired of these de-influencing videos. Love them!

The top with the layered collar looks really nice on you. It’s unique and fun.

I love deinfluencing videos!! Would watch more and longer formatted ones xx

I often end up with regrets from Good Will because it’s a “no try on, no return policy.” eventually they end up back there. 😂

Hey Carrie, OMG being influenced is so easy, I totally understand. It wasn’t until I became to live a more simple life style that I stopped buying sh*t 😆 and this doesn’t mean that I don’t want to buy things. It just means that I double think and I don’t buy impulsively. But, I love seeing RU-vidrs that buy things 😅. Although I have a channel to live with less.

the sherpa coat looks amazing as someone who lives in Michigan

Its especially hard having a love for fashion but a lot of stuff being impractical for most of the year. (Especially when I work a lot & wear a uniform) Im like.. when am i going to wear this!!!

Love these videos! I’d actually be interested in buying those new balance shoes maybe 👀 to give them a try. Not sure what size you are lol also do like that green camo jacket 😅