UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

[Alisha1]

I keep checking all websites for the Estee Lauder teal and purple shadows, but still nothing. No Dior either. Boring. lol

Lol I've forgotten about the eyeshadows you know! Instead I'm looking forward to Chanel and Dior spring collections *drools* Also MAC Naturally of course Though I just remembered Tour De Fabulous will also be released next month! Need to start saving!!

 

[lovesongx]

I keep checking all websites for the Estee Lauder teal and purple shadows, but still nothing. No Dior either. Boring. lol

Haha time flies when you're a MAC addict!

 

[Anitacska]

No, not yet, because only Selfridges had the collection and I have some 500 and 750 bonus point coupons from Boots, so I want to wait until they get it. I will get both quints and the purple trio for sure.

On that note, Debenhams is offering 500 bonus points if you spend over £30 which is a better offer than the Boots ones, but I have so many Debenhams points, they'll never be converted into money off at this rate. At least I can spend the Boots points straight away.

Lol I've forgotten about the eyeshadows you know! Instead I'm looking forward to Chanel and Dior spring collections *drools* Also MAC Naturally of course Though I just remembered Tour De Fabulous will also be released next month! Need to start saving!!

 

[Alisha1]

Oh yes the Debenhams offer is on till the 29th according to the email I got. I will definitely be buying my Dior goodies from Debenhams I would like to get the quints but I know I would not get much use out of them so I'm sticking with both the polishes, blush and a lipstick Do we know the actual release date for the Dior collection?

 

[Anitacska]

Argh, I'm so fed up! Spend the whole day at home waiting for my new phone to arrive, then went out at 3 to pick up children and of course it came then. Best things is, I actually requested and paid for delivery BEFORE midday. I phoned UKMail and was told Orange put this as non-urgent, so hence the afternoon delivery. Tried to contact Orange, but I only managed to speak to a stupid woman who just said they don't offer specified times (erm, why did you charge me for it then?) and that she doesn't know about sales, she's "only customer service"! Bloody ridiculous. Now I have to see if they turn up tomorrow when I'm actually in.

Spent some of today and yesterday reorganising my stash and realising how much I own, so I'm definitely going to cut down on my spending. On that note, sadly, I just got a slip from the Royal Mail notifying me that I was charged £13 customs on a package from the US when I specifically asked the seller to mark it as gift with low value. Thanks a lot! Today has not been a good one for me.

 

[LMD84]

Argh, I'm so fed up! Spend the whole day at home waiting for my new phone to arrive, then went out at 3 to pick up children and of course it came then. Best things is, I actually requested and paid for delivery BEFORE midday. I phoned UKMail and was told Orange put this as non-urgent, so hence the afternoon delivery. Tried to contact Orange, but I only managed to speak to a stupid woman who just said they don't offer specified times (erm, why did you charge me for it then?) and that she doesn't know about sales, she's "only customer service"! Bloody ridiculous. Now I have to see if they turn up tomorrow when I'm actually in.

Spent some of today and yesterday reorganising my stash and realising how much I own, so I'm definitely going to cut down on my spending. On that note, sadly, I just got a slip from the Royal Mail notifying me that I was charged £13 customs on a package from the US when I specifically asked the seller to mark it as gift with low value. Thanks a lot! Today has not been a good one for me.

oh man i hate dealing with mobile phone companies!! I had deliver issues with 02 once and ended up getting a taxi to the bloody depot to collect my phone and I then got them to take the taxi charge off my next bill. I feel your pain! And the customs thing sucks too

I had a pretty good day though - my naked 2 palette arrived and it is so pretty! I can't wait to have a play tomorrow!

 

[rockin]

Haven't seen anything official about this, but 6inchstilettos has tweeted the following:

Take any old lipgloss to Harvey Nichols in London on 19th Jan and get a shiny new Stila Lip Glaze in Kitten, worth £15!

 

[Anitacska]

Mine came too! I've done some quick swatches, will pop them up on my blog later.

 

[rockin]

http://beautybloggingblonde.blogspot.com/2012/01/stila-makeup-amnesty.html

Looks like it might be true, especially since it was retweeted by gloriousbrands, who I believe were the ones who brought Stila back to the UK

 

[Anitacska]

Well turns out, the seller did mark the customs form as gift and put value of $45, so I shouldn't have been charged any VAT on it. I could pursue it with the UK Border Agency, but I'm a bit afraid to do so, since the sender's name is actually the seller's name on the envelope "GRATE_BEAUTY-TECH", so it doesn't look like it's been sent by an individual and also the actual value of the item (it's the Cle de Peau Vintage Palette II) is much higher than $44.99 (more like $125, although I didn't pay that much), so if they Google it, they will see how expensive it is and I don't really want to attract any attention from the UKBA. What do you think, shall I just swallow the charge and keep quiet?

 

[Blushbaby]

When is MAC Naturally out in the UK?

 

[Alisha1]

When is MAC Naturally out in the UK?

The first Thursday in February

 

[Alisha1]

Oh also I went to Debenhams today and I have some release dates

Chanel spring - 27th January
Dior Spring 16th January
YSL Rouge Pur Couture Glossy Satin Lip Stain - 14th February
Benefit Hervana blush - 27th January (I think!)

Anyhow I had a good day today I had originally wanted to purchase Dior Electric Blue polish and Dior Ultra Violet polish from Selfridges (http://www.selfridges.com/en/Beauty/Brand-rooms/Designer/DIOR/Whats-New/Anselm-Reyle-Vernis-collection_359-84011246-SS12DIORVERNIS/) But they didn't seem to have the collection in so instead I went to Debenhams to ask when they will have the Spring collection and was told they have it but they won't display it until the 16th but the SA was nice enough to sell me what I wanted now So I got both polishes They're super pretty, will post pictures soon!

 

[Anitacska]

Thanks a lot for this! Did you ask about the Guerlain collection by any chance?

The first Thursday in February

 

[anita22]

Haven't seen anything official about this, but 6inchstilettos has tweeted the following:

Take any old lipgloss to Harvey Nichols in London on 19th Jan and get a shiny new Stila Lip Glaze in Kitten, worth £15!

Wow, that's pretty good!! I'm annoyed I won't be able to do this though - I will be in central London on the 16th and 18th, but not the 19th. Kitten Lip Glaze is a lovely colour and a very nice shade for spring (I have a mini one already from a Stila set).

 

[Alisha1]

Yes I did, the release date is 1st of Feb Forgot to ask about the Givenchy collection :/

Oh also House of Fraser had the new Chanel foundation out so I asked for a match and a sample, I'm going to try it tomorrow, hopefully it's a good match!

 

[Anitacska]

I've been meaning to say, you can get a £5 off £20 code for Benefit with promotional Diet Coke bottles! I want the Hervana blush and Sunbeam!

Not sure if anything interests me from the spring Givenchy collection, I'm really trying to cut down, so will probably just stick to Dior, Guerlain, Chanel, Mac and Nars. Erm, yes, that's cutting down in my books, lol.

 

[NatalieMT]

Actually it was 2010. But yes, they should know, or at least if they don't, then don't be so arsy about it! I often find with SAs at counters that it's ONLY their work and they don't know about past releases (or even current ones) as well as us addicts do. However, they still shouldn't argue and tell customers off, because that's just plain rude.

I don't think 2010 seems that long ago, I'm still stuck in 2011, don't want to write the date as 2012! Gone so quick! I do agree with the comment that to some staff it's just a job and it pays the bills but it's not a passion. I've lost some enthusiasm for MAC as of late but I genuinely think a lot of the collections this year look amazing.

 

[Sweetoothj]

Yes I did, the release date is 1st of Feb Forgot to ask about the Givenchy collection :/

Oh also House of Fraser had the new Chanel foundation out so I asked for a match and a sample, I'm going to try it tomorrow, hopefully it's a good match!

I passed by Boots today and got the Perfection Lumiere, its gorgeous on, the MUA said it goes on better with a foundation brush rather than blending with fingers, I was so happy with the results that I had to buy it! I dont think you'll be disappointed

 

[Alisha1]

I tried it today but it's a few shades too dark! I will try to get some samples next week of Beige 50 which is a shade lighter I wear Estee Lauder Double Wear (which I love love love!) at the moment and I apply with my fingers so thats how I applied Perfection Lumiere - I'll definitely try it with a brush next time

Oh that just reminded me, has anyone purchased Estee Lauders BB cream? The SPF 35 is tempting but I'm affraid it might be more of a tinted moisturiser, I need my foundation to have at least medium coverage!