UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

[rockin]

I popped into House Of Fraser after dance class today, with my £30 in vouchers. I came out minus the vouchers and some money, having bought Chanel Illusion d'Ombre eyeshadow in Ebloui and my first ever Chanel lipstick - Rouge Allure in Famous (from the Christmas collection). Probably the only Chanel lipstick I'll get at the price, though lol. She gave me a couple of samples of 'Sheer moisture mist' in Eau Tendre and Eau Fraiche as well.

I asked at the Urban Decay counter and she said they definitely weren't getting the pencil sets, and a lot of people had been asking about them. She thinks it may be because we got the big pencil set earlier in the year.

I also asked at the Estée Lauder counter about the Cyber eyeshadows, and they said as Boots did that it will be the end of December. I asked if it was limited edition since Boots said they thought they would only be getting 2 of each colour, and they said that when they went to training for the Cyber shadows, there was nothing that led them to believe it was limited edition. They said they loved them, though, and they were quite long wearing. They can also be used wet, to intensify the colour.

 

[Anitacska]

I'm not going. I really shouldn't be buying much make up in the future and there's enough temptation as it is. Plus to justify spending £40 on the ticket I'd have to buy loads and well, that's really not good. So I'll skip it.

Ouch just 2! Might have to skip also! I'm definitely going boxing day shopping but its mostly going to be for perfumes and shoes! I need to start saving after MAC Gareth Pugh!

Is anyone going to IMATS next year? I'm sure I read last year that the tickets prices for the 2011 IMATS where £20, if so they've hiked them up by 50%!! I really want to go but I'm thinking £40 for a ticket is crazy especially considering I don't how much I'd be able to buy - but I really want to go

Transport is going to cost as well so the price of the ticket + getting there could be £60 :/

 

[Anitacska]

For some reason I can't do multi-quote... Anyway, thanks, you're the fountain of knowledge when it comes to UD and EL. I've been trying to buy the pencil set on eBay, but keep getting outbid, they're going for £28 or so, which is quite a lot to be honest. Still hoping someone will list it for less.

Ooh I love Famous! Such a gorgeous red lipstick. I'm really into reds at the moment, have bought so many lately. Have you heard that Chanel is discontinuing Dragon Rouge Allure Laque? I have to admit it's not my favourite, so I'll be okay.

I popped into House Of Fraser after dance class today, with my £30 in vouchers. I came out minus the vouchers and some money, having bought Chanel Illusion d'Ombre eyeshadow in Ebloui and my first ever Chanel lipstick - Rouge Allure in Famous (from the Christmas collection). Probably the only Chanel lipstick I'll get at the price, though lol. She gave me a couple of samples of 'Sheer moisture mist' in Eau Tendre and Eau Fraiche as well.

I asked at the Urban Decay counter and she said they definitely weren't getting the pencil sets, and a lot of people had been asking about them. She thinks it may be because we got the big pencil set earlier in the year.

I also asked at the Estée Lauder counter about the Cyber eyeshadows, and they said as Boots did that it will be the end of December. I asked if it was limited edition since Boots said they thought they would only be getting 2 of each colour, and they said that when they went to training for the Cyber shadows, there was nothing that led them to believe it was limited edition. They said they loved them, though, and they were quite long wearing. They can also be used wet, to intensify the colour.

 

[Alisha1]

Thats what I'm thinking as well and spending loads might not be an option for me with all the Spring collections coming out that time of year...

 

[rockin]

Yes, it's sad that Dragon is being discontinued, but I've had to tell myself I just can't justify buying lipglosses from Chanel because they're so expensive and I already have a ton of lipgloss at home. I'm even holding back from buying lipglosses from MAC now, again because of having so many (I have ordered Love Alert dazzleglass, though, but in the regular packaging to make it cheaper). Chanel have some lovely glosses in their Christmas collection.

I wouldn't ordinarily buy such expensive lipsticks either, but that colour just stood out, and when I swatched it I saw that it was a lovely pink-red with a really nice finish. Using my vouchers, it only cost me £16.50 for both the shadow and the lipstick, so not too bad I figured.

Urban Decay had a pencil lipstick thing that I liked, too, and it looked beautiful on the SA, but I left it for now.

I also spotted a new counter in H of F - we now have a Bare Escentuals counter, but I didn't dare go and look as I don't need any new obsessions lol

 

[Anitacska]

Barry M do those as well and they have a dupe for the sparkly red and bright pink for much less than the UD ones, might be worth checking hout if you like the UD lipgloss pencils.

Yes, it's sad that Dragon is being discontinued, but I've had to tell myself I just can't justify buying lipglosses from Chanel because they're so expensive and I already have a ton of lipgloss at home. I'm even holding back from buying lipglosses from MAC now, again because of having so many (I have ordered Love Alert dazzleglass, though, but in the regular packaging to make it cheaper). Chanel have some lovely glosses in their Christmas collection.

I wouldn't ordinarily buy such expensive lipsticks either, but that colour just stood out, and when I swatched it I saw that it was a lovely pink-red with a really nice finish. Using my vouchers, it only cost me £16.50 for both the shadow and the lipstick, so not too bad I figured.

Urban Decay had a pencil lipstick thing that I liked, too, and it looked beautiful on the SA, but I left it for now.

I also spotted a new counter in H of F - we now have a Bare Escentuals counter, but I didn't dare go and look as I don't need any new obsessions lol

 

[Alisha1]

I'm planning on getting a few Rouge Allure Laques when Boots have the bonus point offer on although I'm afraid they might have a limited shade range left as John Lewis only had 3 of the 6 shades (dragon and another 2) and House of Fraser only had Dynastie and Mandarin!

I'm surprised Chanel are discontinuing them, I've been meaning to buy Mandarin for months but my Debenhams is always out of stock! Even the website sells out really quickly and apparently its not sold out now on the Debenhams site but they still don't let me add the shade to my basket!

 

[rockin]

Thanks for the tip

 

[LMD84]

I popped into House Of Fraser after dance class today, with my £30 in vouchers. I came out minus the vouchers and some money, having bought Chanel Illusion d'Ombre eyeshadow in Ebloui and my first ever Chanel lipstick - Rouge Allure in Famous (from the Christmas collection). Probably the only Chanel lipstick I'll get at the price, though lol. She gave me a couple of samples of 'Sheer moisture mist' in Eau Tendre and Eau Fraiche as well.

I asked at the Urban Decay counter and she said they definitely weren't getting the pencil sets, and a lot of people had been asking about them. She thinks it may be because we got the big pencil set earlier in the year.

I also asked at the Estée Lauder counter about the Cyber eyeshadows, and they said as Boots did that it will be the end of December. I asked if it was limited edition since Boots said they thought they would only be getting 2 of each colour, and they said that when they went to training for the Cyber shadows, there was nothing that led them to believe it was limited edition. They said they loved them, though, and they were quite long wearing. They can also be used wet, to intensify the colour.

awesome haul!! enjoy your new goodies!

and for those of you who aren't on my twitter or facebook my good news is that i have a new job! there is an apple store opening in my city and i have been picked to be the store manager! super exciting and a great oppotunity for me too so i am really over the moon happy at the moment!

 

[Anitacska]

Congratulations! That is brilliant news, well done you!

Just got an invitation to the shopping event at Bentalls in Kingston for next Wednesday, 20% off cosmetics and fragrance (incl Mac, Chanel, Guerlain, etc.). Sadly, my husband is out every Wednesday evening, so I can't go, but then again I don't really need anything, so it's probably for the best. If anyone local wants to go, let me know and I'll send you the e-mail I got!

 

[Alisha1]

Wow that a great discount! Why don't we have a Bentalls here! Lol with a 20% off event I'd trade it with Debenhams any day!

 

[Alisha1]

Oh I wanted to ask something

Do NARs ever have a sale on their gift sets after Christmas? I can't remember if they did or if Selfridges/Space NK did but I was just curious...

 

[LMD84]

Oh I wanted to ask something

Do NARs ever have a sale on their gift sets after Christmas? I can't remember if they did or if Selfridges/Space NK did but I was just curious...

Oooohhh I would love to know this too because I want some of their sets but can't afford to buy just yet...

I also found a store that sells guerlain in my city!! I was mooching about in the cathedral end of the city and saw a shop that was a chemist but looked like it had posh things inside. so I went in and found not only do they stock opi, lancombe and dior but also guerlain! I have a play with some of the goodies

Zits be gone! - the latest specktra blog post

 

[sonia84]

Congrats on the new job!

 

[nunu]

Congrats Lou! I'm so happy for you.

 

[Alisha1]

That's great you found somewhere to buy Guerlain! And they sell opi to which is good, I'm not sure if theres anywhere apart from the salons that sell opi here :s I know John Lewis in Solihull sell them which is actually closer to me than Birmingham city centre so I guess it not that bad

 

[rockin]

Congratulations on the new job, Lou When do you start? I hope they pay better than Sony.

Thinking we weren't going to get Winterized, I bought one on ebay - at very close to retail, so not bad at all. It arrived this morning, and I'm glad I bought it. I've been reading some people saying it's blue, but mine definitely leans more purple, and it's just what I was hoping for.

I've applied my Chanel 'Famous' lipstick this morning, and it's absolutely the perfect colour for me, plus I love the tiny sparkles in it. I've been thinking about getting the Illusion d'Ombre eyeshadows in Fantasme and Emerveille when I can afford it (Emerveille, Epatant and Illusoire are sold out in my House Of Fraser) and it occurred to me last night that I can use my Boots points to get them, as long as I order in branch. That way I won't feel guilty about it.

 

[Alisha1]

Congratulations on the new job, Lou When do you start? I hope they pay better than Sony.

Thinking we weren't going to get Winterized, I bought one on ebay - at very close to retail, so not bad at all. It arrived this morning, and I'm glad I bought it. I've been reading some people saying it's blue, but mine definitely leans more purple, and it's just what I was hoping for.

I've applied my Chanel 'Famous' lipstick this morning, and it's absolutely the perfect colour for me, plus I love the tiny sparkles in it. I've been thinking about getting the Illusion d'Ombre eyeshadows in Fantasme and Emerveille when I can afford it (Emerveille, Epatant and Illusoire are sold out in my House Of Fraser) and it occurred to me last night that I can use my Boots points to get them, as long as I order in branch. That way I won't feel guilty about it.

Emervielle is a very pretty colour - it makes a great highlighter as well

My NARS Danmari palette just arrived and I really like it! So far I'm loving Desire, Sin, Casino and Orgasm. I already have Orgasm from the Blush/Bronzer Trio palette that came out in the summer but its nice to have a little back up as I love wearing this shade in the summer. I also like Hungry Heart but I prefer Albatross because it has a gold sheen/shimmer whereas Hungry Heart is just alot of shimmer thats just all over the place. It's nice but I don't see myself using it often.

This is a great palette, I wish NARS will continue to do blush/bronzer/illuminator palettes without Orgasm and Super O! I have two of each and don't need anymore! Especially Super O as I've it for a few months now and have never used it!

 

[*JJ*]

congrats, lou! that's an awesome job! i'm happy for you!

 

[rockin]

My Debenhams order just arrived - much quicker than last time! I only ordered this on 14th

So I've finally got Mineral Mode, Faux Gold and Rare Exotic, along with Love Alert (from the regular line - why pay more than you have to?). So glad I managed to get those MES at below ebay prices, and they're gorgeous. My Mineral Mode has some well defined darker veins and silver/grey veins, so I can get more colours from the one shadow.