Sweetoothj
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Did you mean the highlighter from the Xmas 2011? That one was 13 grams
UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!
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Alisha1
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I don't own LM Rose Rendezvous (I also ummed and ahhd till it was too late!) but I have seen a few comparison swatches online (I believe Anitacska posted some on her blog?) and they don't seem similar at all, the flower print on both of them is though!
Anitacska
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Cruel Gardenia is more pink, LM RR is more bronzy. I wouldn't say they're dupes at all. I did a comparison swatch on my blog: http://www.pleasureflush.blogspot.com/2011/11/guerlain-spring-2012-collection.html If you like the look of it, I'd say definitely get it, it really is gorgeous and I think it would suit darker skintones too because it isn't too frosty.
I'm going to get all MES from Naturally, but I've decided not to get any of the blushes or MSFs (I do have both though already), or lipsticks or lipglosses. But I do "have" to get the MES.
I'm going to get all MES from Naturally, but I've decided not to get any of the blushes or MSFs (I do have both though already), or lipsticks or lipglosses. But I do "have" to get the MES.
Alisha1
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Would you say the MSFs in the collection are 'must haves'? I really want to cut my list right down so I can get my Chanel goodies lol, I only own 2 MAC MSFs and I like them but not as much as my Guerlain or Chanel highlighters just because they're not finely milled as them.
I'm definitely not skipping the blushes (its the whole reason I was looking forward to the collection!)
BTW the Chanel collection is up on Boots and Selfridges, I guess Debenhams and HoF are going to be late as usual...
I'm definitely not skipping the blushes (its the whole reason I was looking forward to the collection!)
BTW the Chanel collection is up on Boots and Selfridges, I guess Debenhams and HoF are going to be late as usual...
Anitacska
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I think Blonde is especially pretty if you like pink blushes, that's my favourite of the two. But it might not work as a blush for your skintone.
The reason I'm skipping the blushes is simply because I have so many Mac mineralize and other blushes, I really really don't need them and they haven't got the pretty veining either.
I'll wait for Debenhams to put up the Chanel collection because with the 10% discount and 500 bonus points that's the best deal around.
So funny, I've had 2 calls from EL counter where I had my name down for the lilac and teal shadows, they all have them in now. By the way, the new illuminator is up on Debenhams as well as the other bits form the EL spring collection.
I went to TK Maxx and there were loads of Color Club polishes and I bought a Bellapierre 9 stack shimmer kit (I've seen it on HoF here: http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Bellapierre+Shimmer+9-Stack/142169744,default,pd.html), but this has primer, brushes, etc. too for £19.99. Hope it's good, lol. I got the Fabulous shade. I also got a gorgeous gold highlighter from Topshop. I shouldn't be allowed to have money on me, lol.
Oh and I swatched the entire Nars collection and I'm not too sure if I will get anything. Nice, but not that special imo.
The reason I'm skipping the blushes is simply because I have so many Mac mineralize and other blushes, I really really don't need them and they haven't got the pretty veining either.
I'll wait for Debenhams to put up the Chanel collection because with the 10% discount and 500 bonus points that's the best deal around.
I went swatching this morning, saw the Chanel collection in HoF and decided on the blush, eyeshadow quad and Bagatelle and maybe Paradis and Charme l/s. And maybe the Jasmin shimmery powder/highlighter, it is so pretty. Anyone tempted by it? I also saw the Guerlain collection and wow! I love the eyeshadows, will get both the pink quad and the 6 palette, plus all 4 glosses. However the lipsticks are all very sheer and they're not worth nearly 30 quid for me. I have 72, but that was cheaper off eBay (I think around 20 quid), but that's not that amazing either. The glosses are very nice though.
So funny, I've had 2 calls from EL counter where I had my name down for the lilac and teal shadows, they all have them in now.
By the way, the new illuminator is up on Debenhams as well as the other bits form the EL spring collection.I went to TK Maxx and there were loads of Color Club polishes and I bought a Bellapierre 9 stack shimmer kit (I've seen it on HoF here: http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Bellapierre+Shimmer+9-Stack/142169744,default,pd.html), but this has primer, brushes, etc. too for £19.99. Hope it's good, lol. I got the Fabulous shade. I also got a gorgeous gold highlighter from Topshop. I shouldn't be allowed to have money on me, lol.
Oh and I swatched the entire Nars collection and I'm not too sure if I will get anything. Nice, but not that special imo.
Alisha1
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Yeah I doubt it will work as a blush on me either, I like the idea of a pinkish highlighter though but I think I might go see the collection in person. Except for the candy pink blush, the other two will be pretty unique in my blush collection!I went swatching this morning, saw the Chanel collection in HoF and decided on the blush, eyeshadow quad and Bagatelle and maybe Paradis and Charme l/s. And maybe the Jasmin shimmery powder/highlighter, it is so pretty. Anyone tempted by it? I also saw the Guerlain collection and wow! I love the eyeshadows, will get both the pink quad and the 6 palette, plus all 4 glosses. However the lipsticks are all very sheer and they're not worth nearly 30 quid for me. I have 72, but that was cheaper off eBay (I think around 20 quid), but that's not that amazing either. The glosses are very nice though.
So funny, I've had 2 calls from EL counter where I had my name down for the lilac and teal shadows, they all have them in now.
I went to TK Maxx and there were loads of Color Club polishes and I bought a Bellapierre 9 stack shimmer kit (I've seen it on HoF here: http://www.houseoffraser.co.uk/Bellapierre+Shimmer+9-Stack/142169744,default,pd.html), but this has primer, brushes, etc. too for £19.99. Hope it's good, lol. I got the Fabulous shade. I also got a gorgeous gold highlighter from Topshop. I shouldn't be allowed to have money on me, lol.
Oh and I swatched the entire Nars collection and I'm not too sure if I will get anything. Nice, but not that special imo.
Thanks for letting us know about the EL summer collection! Need to take a look...!
Alisha1
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Ok so I was just going through my makeup collection and I have like sooooo much stuff I rarely use so I've decided that I'm not buying anything else from Chanel apart from Chalys Rouge Coco because I don't have anything like it in my collection. And also I'm not getting anything other than 2 MB from Naturally and maybe a gloss if its still in stock at the end of next month!
I need to start cutting my makeup purchases! I hope I stick with it!
Also I opened my Chanel Mademoiselle Rouge Coco today and the gold part that you need to twist to get the lipstick out came off with the lid :/ I put it back on but everytime I open the tube now the gold bit slides up!
I need to start cutting my makeup purchases! I hope I stick with it!
Also I opened my Chanel Mademoiselle Rouge Coco today and the gold part that you need to twist to get the lipstick out came off with the lid :/ I put it back on but everytime I open the tube now the gold bit slides up!
wow! that is one awesome haul!!
Alisha1
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Good to hear that the blush is a good buy!
I will buying it as well, and Cruel Gardenia, when it pops up on Debenhams website...
Oh, I saw Cruel Gardenia todayas I stopped into Westfield briefly - it's so lovely and swatches beautifully.
If anyone's interested, the HoF at Westfield London now has Laura Mercier and NARS counters. Still no sign of NARS spring collection though.
Anitacska
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That's how I feel about my stash all the time. But now that you said the MB from Naturally are really nice and special, now I'm thinking maybe I should get them. Oh dear...
But now that you said the MB from Naturally are really nice and special, now I'm thinking maybe I should get them. Oh dear...
nazia
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I'm most interested in the blushes, but I'm really low on funds right now...think I have to be strict and just say no!
Thankfully I think I can skip the Chanel collection too, although I do like the look of Bagatelle. I'm interested in the Guerlain collection but I reckon I'll have to hold back again. My spending habits are really quite alarming...
Thankfully I think I can skip the Chanel collection too, although I do like the look of Bagatelle. I'm interested in the Guerlain collection but I reckon I'll have to hold back again. My spending habits are really quite alarming...
Anitacska
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Nah, not your fault, I am very easy to enable. Will have a proper look at the blushes before I buy, I often find I want less when I see things in person.
Will have a proper look at the blushes before I buy, I often find I want less when I see things in person.The Debenhams 500 bonus points offer ends tomorrow and according to them, the Chanel collection won't go up at the weekend, so I have ordered the blush and Jasmin powder from Boots with my extra 750 points voucher. I will order the eyeshadows and Bagatelle from Debenhams later. I might not get any of the lipsticks, they're not that interesting. I also want to put in an order for the Estee Lauder Illuminating Powder and Benefit Hervana blush before the end of the weekend to get the 500 points. There's also the extra 10% off as well, yay!I'm most interested in the blushes, but I'm really low on funds right now...think I have to be strict and just say no!
Thankfully I think I can skip the Chanel collection too, although I do like the look of Bagatelle. I'm interested in the Guerlain collection but I reckon I'll have to hold back again. My spending habits are really quite alarming...
Anitacska
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I found this photo of the Estee Lauder summer collection:
I definitely want the eyeshadows (same as the Cyber Eyes) and the highlighter.
Some pictures of Chanel summer:
I may not bother with the Vegas bronzer/highlighter since this one looks like it's a similar shade.
I also found details of the Guerlain summer collection, check out my blog!
I definitely want the eyeshadows (same as the Cyber Eyes) and the highlighter.
Some pictures of Chanel summer:
I may not bother with the Vegas bronzer/highlighter since this one looks like it's a similar shade.
I also found details of the Guerlain summer collection, check out my blog!
nazia
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Wait wait wait. A PALETTE of the Cyber Gelee eyeshadows?! In such beautiful shades?! Guess who's gonna be at Boots the day it's released...!I found this photo of the Estee Lauder summer collection:
I definitely want the eyeshadows (same as the Cyber Eyes) and the highlighter.
Some pictures of Chanel summer:
I may not bother with the Vegas bronzer/highlighter since this one looks like it's a similar shade.
I also found details of the Guerlain summer collection, check out my blog!
Alisha1
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There are going to be 2 bronzers in the summer Chanel collection! Th glossimers in the last pic look great! Hope they are pigmented!I found this photo of the Estee Lauder summer collection:
I definitely want the eyeshadows (same as the Cyber Eyes) and the highlighter.
Some pictures of Chanel summer:
I may not bother with the Vegas bronzer/highlighter since this one looks like it's a similar shade.
I also found details of the Guerlain summer collection, check out my blog!
Anitacska
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Probably not that much, considering that it contains 5 shades. The regular quint is £35, I'd expect this to be around £40. I say not much, well, you know.
