The pattern/design is swoon worthy. It's a little piece of art, but I don't blame you for wanting to use it! All the swatches I've seen are just gorgeous, would could resist. I'm so happy to hear the formula is beautiful as well. So excited about it!!
Nice catch! I too splurged a little bit for CG. And I love it! No regrets from me.
Thanks! I just couldn't resist and the price really didn't seem so bad for a LE item on eBay. Definitely worth it! Did you get it off eBay too? I love that it has the pinkish undertone to it, really unique to my HL collection. I don't have any of the Colourpop HL's yet, I really need to get on that bandwagon. I think I'm going to grab Lunch Money first. How do you like Hippo?
I did! The transaction with smoothly with the seller I used. They had tons and tons of reviews and above 98% positive ratings. I hope you get yours swiftly and easily!
I actually like this and I really want to bite the bullet and buy it but something about it is stopping me.I don't have a problem with them trying to target a younger crowd who will someday grow into loyal mature customers. The problem is which sector of the younger generation are they appealing too? There are some of us younger people who like the classiness, elegance and non-tacky packaging of Guerlain's products. I wouldn't try to compete with MAC's target base, but better yet maybe NARS', Lancome's etc. who are more mid-level and whose customers won't mind paying an extra $15 for a more luxury item. I feel them going from the gorgeous tortoise shell and wooden packaging to these summer swimsuit style stuff is so not Guerlain lol. I like the colours, but they wouldn't make me more intent on buying from the brand and I could see them being a deterrent to the current loyal customer base.
I think that the only advertising that they're doing to appeal a younger crowd is for the La Petite Robe Noire perfumes. It seems to be working (it worked for me, lol), but apparently they want to attract the young adult American crowd because they seem to be the more challenging crowd. As for pricing, it increased while several packaging and quality products have been a little lackluster and unexpected from Guerlain such as occasionally reverting to cardboard packaging for meteorites perles, some of the recent eye shadows have been a little stiff, the bazillion Shalimar flankers which aren't needed but they do it to fill some kind of quota, and etc. Where I'm at, the brand barely does any promotion whatsoever. You only know if there's something going on if there's suddenly a big display, a European consultant drops by, or the SAs are dressed differently from their usual black attire with a bee pin.
As a 25 year old, I like the brand for its rich history in perfumes and the makeup is one of the best out there. It took me a lot to get over the gold packaging because back then I used to dismiss everything gold and red as old lady makeup. If I want edgy and cool, then I go for Mac, MUFE, and Urban Decay. If I want kitsch and cute, then there's Too Faced and Mac. If I want sophisticated and top notch, then I go for Guerlain and Chanel to an extent. For a luxury brand I expect a quality product in excellent packaging, whether it's a permanent item or LE.
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Here is a quick swatch of the Terre D Ete. It's swatched heavily on the bottom and lightly on the top.
I wore it yesterday and I loved the peachy warmth it gave my skin, it made my face look alive and healthy. I'm light-medium with yellow undertones. It's not very pigmented, so I had to build the color up. The gold overlay comes off immediately and is pretty much gone on the side I used.
There are two shades once the gold is gone. The main warm peachy color, then the sun rays are bronze. Beneath the gold overlay, it's bronze.
It lasted all day on me on a hot day. So I'm really happy with it and I still LOVE the tea scent.
I used the left side where the gold is nearly gone.
I agree. I find their regular packaging is just classy and timeless! If I want funky teal packaging... I got MAC and pay MAC prices! lol
I think that the only advertising that they're doing to appeal a younger crowd is for the La Petite Robe Noire perfumes. It seems to be working (it worked for me, lol), but apparently they want to attract the young adult American crowd because they seem to be the more challenging crowd. As for pricing, it increased while several packaging and quality products have been a little lackluster and unexpected from Guerlain such as occasionally reverting to cardboard packaging for meteorites perles, some of the recent eye shadows have been a little stiff, the bazillion Shalimar flankers which aren't needed but they do it to fill some kind of quota, and etc. Where I'm at, the brand barely does any promotion whatsoever. You only know if there's something going on if there's suddenly a big display, a European consultant drops by, or the SAs are dressed differently from their usual black attire with a bee pin.
As a 25 year old, I like the brand for its rich history in perfumes and the makeup is one of the best out there. It took me a lot to get over the gold packaging because back then I used to dismiss everything gold and red as old lady makeup. If I want edgy and cool, then I go for Mac, MUFE, and Urban Decay. If I want kitsch and cute, then there's Too Faced and Mac. If I want sophisticated and top notch, then I go for Guerlain and Chanel to an extent. For a luxury brand I expect a quality product in excellent packaging, whether it's a permanent item or LE.
I actually like this and I really want to bite the bullet and buy it but something about it is stopping me.
The print design reminds me of surfer drawings that one would draw back in school, lol. The print design looks cool though despite the plain white packaging.
I think that the only brand that has somehow managed to make white packaging look good and classy is Tom Ford. They should've retained the black packaging like the ones from Terra Tropica, Nerolia, and Sun in the City. I guess they wanted the products to look vibrant and refreshing (this year's emphasis on turquoise, white, and coral) but instead looks like something is lacking. Idk like bedazzle the front lid with the sun print with rays or something or make the gold Terracotta into copper or bronze instead. At least they didn't go for grey.
So pretty! I'm glad you are enjoying your beauties! I love your combination, it's giving me ideas...keep them coming. ️I used Brownie & Clyde in the crease of my eye today with Chanel Tisse Rivoli. The texture and depth of it is amazing. It's wearing well so far. Someone more skilled can do amazing looks with this, I recommend it!
I don't blame you.It should not be that difficult to copy all the "should-knows" on one email. This is 2015, everybody is tapped into their devices. There shouldn't be so much disparity in information being provided to people that are offering, practically begging, to buy your products.I wanted the Poudre de Soie but I'm not going out of my way to get it!
God knows! I'm sure somebody with some fancy degree chooses lol. They need somebody with a fancy degree that loveeees makeup and understands the market.
I'm sure some stuffy male accountant who has never seen the products irl.
What we do to look good!!! I hope it worked out Ash. I've used the 'Light App' on my iPhone---it's super bright and really works well.
Actually, the paper bag it was delivered in, looks nicer than the content, but hey, it's better than nothing, and I always need those kind of tote bags to carry my dog's "necessary items" with me!
YOU did a great job AWS! I love that name, 'Brownie & Clyde'----super cute!!!!
I totally agree!!! Tom Ford nailed it!!!!
I think that the only advertising that they're doing to appeal a younger crowd is for the La Petite Robe Noire perfumes. It seems to be working (it worked for me, lol), but apparently they want to attract the young adult American crowd because they seem to be the more challenging crowd. As for pricing, it increased while several packaging and quality products have been a little lackluster and unexpected from Guerlain such as occasionally reverting to cardboard packaging for meteorites perles, some of the recent eye shadows have been a little stiff, the bazillion Shalimar flankers which aren't needed but they do it to fill some kind of quota, and etc. Where I'm at, the brand barely does any promotion whatsoever. You only know if there's something going on if there's suddenly a big display, a European consultant drops by, or the SAs are dressed differently from their usual black attire with a bee pin.
As a 25 year old, I like the brand for its rich history in perfumes and the makeup is one of the best out there. It took me a lot to get over the gold packaging because back then I used to dismiss everything gold and red as old lady makeup. If I want edgy and cool, then I go for Mac, MUFE, and Urban Decay. If I want kitsch and cute, then there's Too Faced and Mac. If I want sophisticated and top notch, then I go for Guerlain and Chanel to an extent. For a luxury brand I expect a quality product in excellent packaging, whether it's a permanent item or LE.
I actually like this and I really want to bite the bullet and buy it but something about it is stopping me.
The print design reminds me of surfer drawings that one would draw back in school, lol. The print design looks cool though despite the plain white packaging.
I think that the only brand that has somehow managed to make white packaging look good and classy is Tom Ford. They should've retained the black packaging like the ones from Terra Tropica, Nerolia, and Sun in the City. I guess they wanted the products to look vibrant and refreshing (this year's emphasis on turquoise, white, and coral) but instead looks like something is lacking. Idk like bedazzle the front lid with the sun print with rays or something or make the gold Terracotta into copper or bronze instead. At least they didn't go for grey.
YES! At my age I'm not looking for whimsical or funky----I crave classical and timeless, but that has been my style choice since my early twenties.
I have some impressive paper too but those things have there limits, as well. Because it's hanging on the wall doesn't mean you know it all. Someone who has read
Tell me about it. I don't think any company can seriously say that they know what their potential market is if they don't have an active social media department. It's more than just posting pics on instagram but they should be paying attention the blog comments and so on to get a feel of what people really do want and don't want! E.g., if there are any Guerlain people lurking... take note, no more bronzer diapers!! lolI have some impressive paper too but those things have there limits, as well. Because it's hanging on the wall doesn't mean you know it all. Someone who has read
about the US beauty market but has never stepped foot in the US probably had some say in it.
