UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

[Anitacska]

I haven't opened mine yet. I don't even know if I'll be able to do it before Tuesday.

I've just managed to get a few minutes to myself and opened my Vault and oh my word it's a beautiful thing

It's been hidden behind a bookcase for now I really don't want to throw the box away!

 

[amy_forster]

Do you mean the one in Harvey Nichols? It's always really crazy there in a busy way and stuff sells out really fast there too. I go to the one in Nottingham, they really need to resize, there is not enough room there for 5 collections and all the crazy mac girls that come along with them

I also go to Nottingham & most of the girls in there are lovely I have had some really pants experiences with MAs in other stores & counters though!

 

[toobusytostitch]

I haven't opened mine yet. I don't even know if I'll be able to do it before Tuesday.

I should get some time to myself tomorrow evening to open up! don't think I COULD wait until Tuesday

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[Anitacska]

I don't think I have a choice. At least I'll be out and about, tomorrow we're going to a travelling funfair and on Monday I'm going to London to the filming of Friday's Graham Norton Show. That should take my mind off it.

I should get some time to myself tomorrow evening to open up! don't think I COULD wait until Tuesday

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[toobusytostitch]

I don't think I have a choice. At least I'll be out and about, tomorrow we're going to a travelling funfair and on Monday I'm going to London to the filming of Friday's Graham Norton Show. That should take my mind off it.

Oooh, sounds like fun!

My package is still just sitting there - about two metres behind me....and husband, and three children all in the room. Trying to play it cool - it's of no interest - just another package. Ignore it. Open it tomorrow, and no-one will ever remember it was here....

First time I've ever had a Debenhams update that my parcel was being 'despatched to courier'! Was amazingly quick - I suppose they knew the value of what they had - I believe there were only 40 for the whole of the UK - I wonder what they will go for on ebay? Not that I'm selling the whole thing - maybe just a couple that neither my daughter nor I want.

 

[toobusytostitch]

lol the most ridiculous thing now that I've spent all this money is I've got no cash to even go out to wear it

I got the 3 paint pots that were new from BB and Lavender Whip, all the other things didn't get me excited. I'm such a sucker for paint pots though, fluidlines as well.

I didn't get the paint pots - are they good? I was feeling SO good about resisting, then went and blew it all on The Vault

. Ah well, I'll try to be good from now - which would probably mean logging out from all blogs and forums.

- don't see it happening tbh

 

[mushroomteagirl]

I didn't get the paint pots - are they good? I was feeling SO good about resisting, then went and blew it all on The Vault

. Ah well, I'll try to be good from now - which would probably mean logging out from all blogs and forums.

- don't see it happening tbh

I think it depends what you're after. If you're after them to just use of their own as a quick wash of colour/glitter then they are fab. If you like using them as bases only Éclair is really good for that as it's a cream finish. I do like them all very much though.

I am having a lot more enjoyment from makeup since I joined Specktra, none of my friends are really in to it so it's nice to be able to chat with people as obsessed as me

 

[toobusytostitch]

I think it depends what you're after. If you're after them to just use of their own as a quick wash of colour/glitter then they are fab. If you like using them as bases only Éclair is really good for that as it's a cream finish. I do like them all very much though.

I am having a lot more enjoyment from makeup since I joined Specktra, none of my friends are really in to it so it's nice to be able to chat with people as obsessed as me

Yes - same here. I don't have much family round here, just a sister-in-law who HATES makeup, and my frends really aren't that interested - can probably put all the makeup that they own into a sensible sort of storage space. Can't imagine any of them having the drawers under their beds stuffed with makeup, not to mention the wardrobe, the boxes, the storage meant for the children's toys, .......

Thanks for the info on the paint pots - I have so many that I don't think they're going to tempt me too much. I don't think I've ever even finished a paint pot!

 

[surfroxy]

I feel the same way. I'm pretty new to this forum and I'm so happy to have finally found it. None of my friends or family really get my obsession with cosmetics. My best friend always says things like "But you only have one face" and "You won't even use up even half of the make-up you own in a lifetime" - No I probably won't but I will have fun trying. Make-Up makes me happy - owning these pretty things makes me happy. There are worse obsessions out there - I'm not hurting anyone (Well, only my bank balance really). So I'm happy to finally be able to have people to talk to about it and get excited about upcoming releases!! So Thank You, you lovely Specktrites!

Speaking of upcoming releases... I think I *SHOULD* be pretty safe for the rest of the year. I think the only thing I will really go for is the RiRi Quad in the fall....

 

[SNJx]

Has anyones Ririwoo been dispatched? Mines still at warehouse

 

[rockin]

Has anyones Ririwoo been dispatched? Mines still at warehouse

Just checked. Mine is still at warehouse, too. It's Bank Holiday weekend, so we'll have to wait even longer for our goodies

 

[SNJx]

Just checked. Mine is still at warehouse, too. It's Bank Holiday weekend, so we'll have to wait even longer for our goodies

Oh damn! At least I'm not the only one though!

 

[Anitacska]

I managed a sneaky peek while hubby was mowing the lawn this morning! The Vault is so pretty!

I'll be sad to split it up, the colours are so pretty in there all in rainbow order. Still don't know where I'm going to keep it, it's so massive.

I love Specktra so much as I don't know anyone else IRL who is into make up like I am. My sister likes make up and has lots, but she lives in Hungary and also she's not into high end make up (due to financial reasons mainly), so we don't really talk about it that much. Plus I hardly ever see her. So to be able to come on here and chat to likeminded people is amazing. Also I don't get judged here, because like Viv I also have make up stored all over the place and anyone else would look at my stash and have me locked up. I'm fortunate with my husband as he doesn't know exactly how much I have, but also isn't that fussed about it, although has complained about not having any useable space left in out bedroom...

 

[surfroxy]

I managed a sneaky peek while hubby was mowing the lawn this morning! The Vault is so pretty!

I'll be sad to split it up, the colours are so pretty in there all in rainbow order. Still don't know where I'm going to keep it, it's so massive.

Also I don't get judged here, because like Viv I also have make up stored all over the place and anyone else would look at my stash and have me locked up. I'm fortunate with my husband as he doesn't know exactly how much I have, but also isn't that fussed about it, although has complained about not having any useable space left in out bedroom...

Could you use it to store other pencils (Lip Liners, Eye Liners and so on) ?

I'm currently on the IKEA website trying to decide on some kind of storage solution. I have been looking on the storage threads for inspiration. I too have cosmetics everywhere and I would really love to sort them all out into different groups.

 

[toobusytostitch]

Tell me about it, I pretended I had to sign for a parcel for next door. How bad is that!?

Hey - now THAT'S a good idea

 

[FashionDoll]

I'm glad people's Riri Woo hasn't shipped yet either, I was starting to get worried. Mine still says 'in warehouse' too, it must just be because of how many orders they got, especially with the 1 lipstick per order rule. I'm even more excited about it now I've seen pictures of it and read reviews. I'm also really happy to have found Specktra. I'm the same as all of you, my friends and family don't get my obsession with make up. They're always laughing at me when I buy more make up because they think it's ridiculous how much I have. So it's great being able to speak to people who share my love of make up and understand that it makes me happy! There's no judgment here when it comes to make up. I've actually just got back from Ikea and got a Helmer to store some of my make up in, and some vases for my brushes. I'm suprised at how small the Helmer looks but when you actually look inside it looks like it will hold quite a bit. I hope so anyway. I've not looked in the storage threads yet but I definitely need to because I love seeing how other people store their things, hopefully it will give me lots of inspiration.

 

[surfroxy]

I've actually just got back from Ikea and got a Helmer to store some of my make up in, and some vases for my brushes. I'm suprised at how small the Helmer looks but when you actually look inside it looks like it will hold quite a bit. I hope so anyway. I've not looked in the storage threads yet but I definitely need to because I love seeing how other people store their things, hopefully it will give me lots of inspiration.

Ooh! Please let us know how you get on with organising all your products! I'm debating between the ALEX, MALM or HELMER. Beware of looking in the storage threads - I am now very envious of some specktrites collections! I really want the Pink Box storage but it doesn't seem to be available in the UK - and I'm not sure I could justify the price to my other half either. Ha!

 

[mushroomteagirl]

I'm going to start saving shortly so I can do up my box room properly as a dressing room. I am thinking of getting a Pax wardrobe system for all my clothes/shoes and then a dressing table made from two short Alex units with a glass top. I'll also then get either a tall Alex unit or one of the short ones on castors and possibly an Ekby Alex fixed to the wall above the dressing table to act a shelf for my pots of brushes, eyeliners etc. and the small drawers of that used for cream eyeshadows, gel liners or something. That way the actual top of the dressing table won't be as cluttered. I was thinking of getting a nail polish rack or 2 from eBay to attach to the walls but I might just get another Alex for those or use any drawers left in the others.

 

[toobusytostitch]

The Vault is so pretty!

I'll be sad to split it up, the colours are so pretty in there all in rainbow order. Still don't know where I'm going to keep it, it's so massive.

Oh my - it is just so gorgeous

- and there are actually more colours in there that I haven't got than I expected. Also a couple that I'd forgotten about that I have previously loved - Oil Slick and Mildew especially (they were 'borrowed' by my daughter and I haven't seen them for ages!). Definitely pleased that I got one. I also don't know where to store it though - I'd really like to have it out on display, but I don't see that happening!

 

[jennyap]

Ladies with the Vault - pretty please post some pics! I'm having a serious case of envy here and getting to share in the gawping would help ease the pangs lol!