Oh, yea, my thoughts exactly, I was just typing that before seeing your comment
I hope that they at least kept the quality of the products from the first collab.
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Oh, yea, my thoughts exactly, I was just typing that before seeing your comment
I hope that they at least kept the quality of the products from the first collab.
LiliV
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I think they held off on PR samples this time bc they're trying to build hype. They want the collection to have that "ultra exclusive" vibe.
I also have a theory they underproduce stock for this because things sell out so quickly. I know it's hyped up, but it doesn't seem like the type of collection that you necessarily have to stay up for or rush etc, but still things sell out within hours. I think that's part of the exclusive vibe too
I also have a theory they underproduce stock for this because things sell out so quickly. I know it's hyped up, but it doesn't seem like the type of collection that you necessarily have to stay up for or rush etc, but still things sell out within hours. I think that's part of the exclusive vibe too
awickedshape
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It's hard to imagine two big brands like that releasing intentionally poor performing items, but who knows? Hoping to see customer swatches and reviews soon!
I can see why people would still buy the quad, it's an interesting mix, but sacrificing on quality is hard.
Hope you get your stuff soon
awickedshape
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I get what you're saying. I'm not a fan of that super-exclusivity lol it's frustrating.
DMcG9
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Yeah, I am happy I bought it when I did because even at $78 cdn it was a splurge for me. When I saw all the other new prices, I thought that EL & VB can go do something to themselves. The few items I was interested in are now (in my mind) too expensive for a brand that I've never been particularly invested in. I'm fine with walking away from this collection but damn, I wanted that double-ended eye liner pencil Saphir/Vanille. At $49cdn? Hard no.
lipstickaddict
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It's wierd, but I've been noticing in pics online that the blonde eye foil has a gold lid, but I much prefer the one you got with the black lid. I really hope mine looks like this.
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Icecaramellatte
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I noticed that as well. I wonder if the display had that build up on it that some products get. I could see that happening with single shadows.
Icecaramellatte
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Nordstrom has this?? Oh man, I'm seriously tempted to cancel my BG appointment and just order from Nordstrom.
r0mini0n
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I got in touch with the Customer service department of Net-A-Porter to inform when the collection would go up as they sold the two previous launches, and this is what they responded
"we are unable to confirm if we will stock the Victoria Beckham with Estée Lauder new collection. "
I'm hoping maybe that person just doesn't know about it since I was hoping to shop the collection with them as they had the two previous launches, and all the articles that have come out said they would stock starting September 1st
"we are unable to confirm if we will stock the Victoria Beckham with Estée Lauder new collection. "
I'm hoping maybe that person just doesn't know about it since I was hoping to shop the collection with them as they had the two previous launches, and all the articles that have come out said they would stock starting September 1st
awickedshape
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Yes, I was up around 2am EST and Nordies, BG, NM, Saks, VB and EL all had items up really early yesterday morning.
Icecaramellatte
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awickedshape
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I'm glad I didn't order the aura gloss, despite how pretty it looked
LiliV
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It's wierd, but I've been noticing in pics online that the blonde eye foil has a gold lid, but I much prefer the one you got with the black lid. I really hope mine looks like this.
My lid is gold, the reflection in the picture just makes it look black! It's mirrored
lipstickaddict
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I'm a nob! Oh well, it's really the product that counts!
awickedshape
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Is anyone getting that smudgy matte liner?
r0mini0n
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The thing that is most frustrating to me right now is that nobody seems to have any idea about the launch dates in Europe and internationally. Like, yes, it's super exclusive but apart from the VB site and UK and US EL site, it already seems readily available at some other UK and US vendors. Throw us a bone and just let us know the launch date in other countries, it's driving me mental. "We don't know" is not an acceptable answer.
Right. Back when the news were coming out of the second launch (was it later in winter, or springtime? not sure now) I called up the EL store here that first got the VB items from the initial collab. They said they will carry it now as well. I called them again a few days before the 1st of September, and now they said they have no information. So I just went ahead and ordered from Selfridges...
I was thinking of getting that, but I want to see swatches first. I'm not going to pay that price if it's patchy or just doesn't work well for some other reason.
awickedshape
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Absolutely. I've only seen it in her video tutorial so far.
