so random! mac really had issues this month!!I don't know what really happened, but I was told by the Mac MA that now they have new images for the stand, or rather the same images but without CS's name on it. But why she didn't want her name to be involved I don't know. Tey're still using the images though.
Has anyone managed to buy rare Exotic yet? It's not available online at all and the Kingston counter didn't have it either.
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Well, I went into Selfridges today to check out the latest collections for autumn / holiday.. I have to admit I wasn't much taken with anything at the MAC counter, but I did stumble across a total gem at Laura Mercier! They were selling a palette that is apparently a worldwide exclusive for Selfridges. It's basically their take on the UD Naked palette and is called The Book of Nudes. It contains:
Eyeshadows in
- Buff (matt cream)
- Tigers Eye (sparkling bronze)
- Sandstone (pinky beige with shimmer)
- Bamboo (shimmery fawn)
- Baroque (coppery shimmer)
- Fresco (matte fleshtone)
- Granite (matte taupe grey)
- Cocoa Brown (warm deep cocoa shimmer)
Cake eyeliner in Ground Espresso
Bronzer Veil
Cheek Veil (apricot cream blush)
Glow Veil
It's housed in a sturdy cardboard "book" style palette with a large mirror, and was... wait for it... £36!!! It's truly lovely, and an absolute steal for the price, you get a fairly decent amount of product and sooo many shades! I had a little play with it already and everything in it is beautiful and so versatile. Unfortunately I can't get a decent enough photo of it that will do it justice (too dark outside now!). For some odd reason I can't find any mention of it online, but it definitely exists and there were a few left, so if you're a LM fan I advise you to run (not walk!) to Selfridges! (They also had the Eye and Face portfolio palettes, lip glace & brush sets out for sale which you can see on the US Laura Mercier website, but do not appear to be for sale on the Selfridges website).
I love holiday collections
Eyeshadows in
- Buff (matt cream)
- Tigers Eye (sparkling bronze)
- Sandstone (pinky beige with shimmer)
- Bamboo (shimmery fawn)
- Baroque (coppery shimmer)
- Fresco (matte fleshtone)
- Granite (matte taupe grey)
- Cocoa Brown (warm deep cocoa shimmer)
Cake eyeliner in Ground Espresso
Bronzer Veil
Cheek Veil (apricot cream blush)
Glow Veil
It's housed in a sturdy cardboard "book" style palette with a large mirror, and was... wait for it... £36!!! It's truly lovely, and an absolute steal for the price, you get a fairly decent amount of product and sooo many shades! I had a little play with it already and everything in it is beautiful and so versatile. Unfortunately I can't get a decent enough photo of it that will do it justice (too dark outside now!). For some odd reason I can't find any mention of it online, but it definitely exists and there were a few left, so if you're a LM fan I advise you to run (not walk!) to Selfridges! (They also had the Eye and Face portfolio palettes, lip glace & brush sets out for sale which you can see on the US Laura Mercier website, but do not appear to be for sale on the Selfridges website).
I love holiday collections
perhaps this would be good for me because i have never tried her products and it would be a way of testing out various things? It sounds like it is packed off goodies!! I am off to investigate!Well, I went into Selfridges today to check out the latest collections for autumn / holiday.. I have to admit I wasn't much taken with anything at the MAC counter, but I did stumble across a total gem at Laura Mercier! They were selling a palette that is apparently a worldwide exclusive for Selfridges. It's basically their take on the UD Naked palette and is called The Book of Nudes. It contains:
Eyeshadows in
- Buff (matt cream)
- Tigers Eye (sparkling bronze)
- Sandstone (pinky beige with shimmer)
- Bamboo (shimmery fawn)
- Baroque (coppery shimmer)
- Fresco (matte fleshtone)
- Granite (matte taupe grey)
- Cocoa Brown (warm deep cocoa shimmer)
Cake eyeliner in Ground Espresso
Bronzer Veil
Cheek Veil (apricot cream blush)
Glow Veil
It's housed in a sturdy cardboard "book" style palette with a large mirror, and was... wait for it... £36!!! It's truly lovely, and an absolute steal for the price, you get a fairly decent amount of product and sooo many shades! I had a little play with it already and everything in it is beautiful and so versatile. Unfortunately I can't get a decent enough photo of it that will do it justice (too dark outside now!). For some odd reason I can't find any mention of it online, but it definitely exists and there were a few left, so if you're a LM fan I advise you to run (not walk!) to Selfridges! (They also had the Eye and Face portfolio palettes, lip glace & brush sets out for sale which you can see on the US Laura Mercier website, but do not appear to be for sale on the Selfridges website).
I love holiday collections
perhaps this would be good for me because i have never tried her products and it would be a way of testing out various things? It sounds like it is packed off goodies!! I am off to investigate!
I think it would be great for a LM beginner, yes! They're all neutral shades, and a nice assortment of different products.
Anitacska
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That does sound like a great deal. I already have a lot of LM eyeshadows, but I really want the Baked Eye Colour Palette (Temptalia posted about it: http://www.temptalia.com/laura-mercier-holiday-2011-collection#more-31793). I like the look of the other two palettes too, but I really really don't need them.
I already have a lot of LM eyeshadows, but I really want the Baked Eye Colour Palette (Temptalia posted about it: http://www.temptalia.com/laura-mercier-holiday-2011-collection#more-31793). I like the look of the other two palettes too, but I really really don't need them.Well, I went into Selfridges today to check out the latest collections for autumn / holiday.. I have to admit I wasn't much taken with anything at the MAC counter, but I did stumble across a total gem at Laura Mercier! They were selling a palette that is apparently a worldwide exclusive for Selfridges. It's basically their take on the UD Naked palette and is called The Book of Nudes. It contains:
Eyeshadows in
- Buff (matt cream)
- Tigers Eye (sparkling bronze)
- Sandstone (pinky beige with shimmer)
- Bamboo (shimmery fawn)
- Baroque (coppery shimmer)
- Fresco (matte fleshtone)
- Granite (matte taupe grey)
- Cocoa Brown (warm deep cocoa shimmer)
Cake eyeliner in Ground Espresso
Bronzer Veil
Cheek Veil (apricot cream blush)
Glow Veil
It's housed in a sturdy cardboard "book" style palette with a large mirror, and was... wait for it... £36!!! It's truly lovely, and an absolute steal for the price, you get a fairly decent amount of product and sooo many shades! I had a little play with it already and everything in it is beautiful and so versatile. Unfortunately I can't get a decent enough photo of it that will do it justice (too dark outside now!). For some odd reason I can't find any mention of it online, but it definitely exists and there were a few left, so if you're a LM fan I advise you to run (not walk!) to Selfridges! (They also had the Eye and Face portfolio palettes, lip glace & brush sets out for sale which you can see on the US Laura Mercier website, but do not appear to be for sale on the Selfridges website).
I love holiday collections
That does sound like a great deal.
Yes, I did see that palette! I really liked the look of it as I have some of her baked eyeshadow singles and they're great. However, when I swatched it I found the two rightmost shadows (pink and purple) were very sheer and rather glittery. I'm guessing they will probably look nice if applied wet to intensify the colour, but I don't like too much sparkle in shadows so I passed. If you don't mind a bit of sparkle it seems like a nice purchase though.
Anitacska
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lovesongx
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I have just signed up for House of Fraser and Debenhams cards so I can take advantage of any special offers in the future! MAC is so behind in terms of free gifts etc, I got nothing with my £70+ order last week, I imagine Debenhams would have at least thrown in a few samples and I would have got Beauty Club points!
Anitacska
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Yes, you would've got £11 worth of points for starters. I've just applied for a HOF card too, since they now sell Mac online as well as Guerlain, etc. My local Debenhams doesn't have a Guerlain counter whereas HOF does.
I've just applied for a HOF card too, since they now sell Mac online as well as Guerlain, etc. My local Debenhams doesn't have a Guerlain counter whereas HOF does. 
charlotte366
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Moved back home last night after a month away, my lightscapade arrived!
I like it as a highlighter, it is perfect for my pale skin, not too yellow like some highlighters, but was a little dissapointed in its appearence in the pan, it looks a bit uniform and flat, not like i expect an MSF to look, my balance and brighten in porcelain from Laura geller look prettier!.
I still haven't fully unpacked but being away with a limited amount of make up, kind of brought home that i have too much
Decided to be ruthless next weekend and clear out properly, and only keep what will get used, I told my Mum and she said it was about time :-( Feel sad but as I can't wear it all, perhaps she is right and it is better off in a new home.
I went through my wishlist this morning and scrapped most christmas collection items, not point adding to it at the same time as slimming down. Going to try to boycot the christmas collections, then treat myself to one item a month next year, whilst I slim everything back, going to need some serious willpower me thinks
I like it as a highlighter, it is perfect for my pale skin, not too yellow like some highlighters, but was a little dissapointed in its appearence in the pan, it looks a bit uniform and flat, not like i expect an MSF to look, my balance and brighten in porcelain from Laura geller look prettier!.
I still haven't fully unpacked but being away with a limited amount of make up, kind of brought home that i have too much
Decided to be ruthless next weekend and clear out properly, and only keep what will get used, I told my Mum and she said it was about time :-( Feel sad but as I can't wear it all, perhaps she is right and it is better off in a new home.
I went through my wishlist this morning and scrapped most christmas collection items, not point adding to it at the same time as slimming down. Going to try to boycot the christmas collections, then treat myself to one item a month next year, whilst I slim everything back, going to need some serious willpower me thinks
Anitacska
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Oh dear, that sounds quite drastic. Good luck and lots of willpower to you! Oh and the new Lightscapades are pretty meh compared to the old ones.
I'm quite proud of myself as I went to Debenhams to check out the new Clarins powder BritishBeautyBlogger was raving about and decided not to buy it. Wow! Since my willpower is non-existent, I thought that was pretty good, lol. I got a free sample foundation at the Lancome counter though, I had printed it off Facebook, if anyone's interested.
Still waiting for the Guerlain holiday collection to pop up somewhere online, but I will be going to London on Sunday, so if nothing else, I will pick some things up then. (So much for willpower when it comes to Guerlain though...)
Good luck and lots of willpower to you! Oh and the new Lightscapades are pretty meh compared to the old ones. I'm quite proud of myself as I went to Debenhams to check out the new Clarins powder BritishBeautyBlogger was raving about and decided not to buy it. Wow! Since my willpower is non-existent, I thought that was pretty good, lol. I got a free sample foundation at the Lancome counter though, I had printed it off Facebook, if anyone's interested.
Still waiting for the Guerlain holiday collection to pop up somewhere online, but I will be going to London on Sunday, so if nothing else, I will pick some things up then. (So much for willpower when it comes to Guerlain though...)
Moved back home last night after a month away, my lightscapade arrived!
I like it as a highlighter, it is perfect for my pale skin, not too yellow like some highlighters, but was a little dissapointed in its appearence in the pan, it looks a bit uniform and flat, not like i expect an MSF to look, my balance and brighten in porcelain from Laura geller look prettier!.
I still haven't fully unpacked but being away with a limited amount of make up, kind of brought home that i have too much
Decided to be ruthless next weekend and clear out properly, and only keep what will get used, I told my Mum and she said it was about time :-( Feel sad but as I can't wear it all, perhaps she is right and it is better off in a new home.
I went through my wishlist this morning and scrapped most christmas collection items, not point adding to it at the same time as slimming down. Going to try to boycot the christmas collections, then treat myself to one item a month next year, whilst I slim everything back, going to need some serious willpower me thinks
good for you for taking control like that!Moved back home last night after a month away, my lightscapade arrived!
I like it as a highlighter, it is perfect for my pale skin, not too yellow like some highlighters, but was a little dissapointed in its appearence in the pan, it looks a bit uniform and flat, not like i expect an MSF to look, my balance and brighten in porcelain from Laura geller look prettier!.
I still haven't fully unpacked but being away with a limited amount of make up, kind of brought home that i have too much
Decided to be ruthless next weekend and clear out properly, and only keep what will get used, I told my Mum and she said it was about time :-( Feel sad but as I can't wear it all, perhaps she is right and it is better off in a new home.
I went through my wishlist this morning and scrapped most christmas collection items, not point adding to it at the same time as slimming down. Going to try to boycot the christmas collections, then treat myself to one item a month next year, whilst I slim everything back, going to need some serious willpower me thinks
Alisha1
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I've been meaning to try these! Everyone raves about them! Boots also have 2 sets of 4 for £10. I hope they're part of the 3 for 2 offer!
Anitacska
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I saw them at my counter. I'm still waiting for Rare Exotic mattene, it's not available online anywhere and my counter didn't have it either.
If anyone's interested, the UD Mariposa palette is now up on the Debenhams website. So is the Midnight Emergency kit (yeah, right), and the glitter body art kit. I really want the bright pencil set, the eyeshadow pencil set and the nail polish set, but those aren't up yet. I'll be checking the counters in London on Sunday!
rockin
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The longer we have to wait for Rare Exotic to put in an appearance, the more I find myself wondering if I really need it at all, considering how many bright pink lipsticks I already own.
News from Soap & Glory - they have brought out a makeup range, with lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, eyeshadow primer and more. I know I'll be heading for Boots to check these out after my dance class tomorrow.
http://www.boots.com/en/Christmas/Gifts-for-her/Beauty-gifts/The-Beauty-Boutique/Soap-Glory/Cosmetics/
News from Soap & Glory - they have brought out a makeup range, with lipstick, eyeshadow, blush, eyeshadow primer and more. I know I'll be heading for Boots to check these out after my dance class tomorrow.
http://www.boots.com/en/Christmas/Gifts-for-her/Beauty-gifts/The-Beauty-Boutique/Soap-Glory/Cosmetics/
Sweetoothj
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Debenhams 750 beauty points when you spend £50 or more on Beauty , fragrance, or Beauty electricals until 24 th Oct
NatalieMT
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I have broken my no-buy for Lightscapade, I did a happy dance when it arrived. Looks lovely on me, but then again I am the palest person to ever grace the planet. I did also get Happy Hibiscus l/s but I'm not convinced of the shade on me, might look better in the Summer though! It was just so pretty in the tube though!
