UK Release Dates Discussion - All Brands Welcome!

[Alisha1]

I would have thought that it would be this Thursday just cause it's the first Thursday of the month? Well I guess next week will be better but either way I just want the blue polish! I was considering the kabuki but my guess is that it's going to cost around £39 which is crazy considering I can get the original for about £29 as Debenhams have 10% off!

 

[Alisha1]

I need to stop buying makeup - I need a new coat!

 

[rockin]

I need to stop buying makeup - I need a new coat!

I could really do with new glasses, but I can't resist the lure of new makeup

Talking of which, I collected my Boots (bought with points) order today. I was very surprised at how heavy the Rouge Allure Extrait De Gloss is! Not really something I'd want to carry around with me. Émerveillé is indeed beautiful, and the sparkles in Sparkle d'Or are very fine but pretty. I now have on Dior's Nocturne, and I love it. I bought the tin of Coca Cola lip gloss too (not available in our branch for some reason) and it smells just like cola

Pleased to hear your package from Temptalia arrived at last, Anita. Sounds like you've been having a lucky streak recently!

 

[anita22]

I need to stop buying makeup - I need a new coat!

Hehe, I know this feeling! I always find it much easier to buy makeup than clothes, hence why I have a lot of choices for what makeup to wear in the morning but often not much for clothes!

Just saw a blog post from someone that Urban Decay are launching a Naked 2 palette in a couple of days in the US. I wonder if it will arrive in the UK before Xmas?

I was in Heathrow on Sunday en route to Switzerland, so picked up some Bobbi Brown goodies in duty free - Rich Colour lipstick in Bare Pink (similar to MAC Jubilee), High Shimmer gloss in Beach, and blush in Nectar. The lipstick & gloss together make a lovely nude lip, so will go well with a smokey eye for Christmas events coming up.

Now off to sleep, have been working way too much / long and am exhausted!

 

[Alisha1]

Hehe, I know this feeling! I always find it much easier to buy makeup than clothes, hence why I have a lot of choices for what makeup to wear in the morning but often not much for clothes!

Just saw a blog post from someone that Urban Decay are launching a Naked 2 palette in a couple of days in the US. I wonder if it will arrive in the UK before Xmas?

I was in Heathrow on Sunday en route to Switzerland, so picked up some Bobbi Brown goodies in duty free - Rich Colour lipstick in Bare Pink (similar to MAC Jubilee), High Shimmer gloss in Beach, and blush in Nectar. The lipstick & gloss together make a lovely nude lip, so will go well with a smokey eye for Christmas events coming up.

Now off to sleep, have been working way too much / long and am exhausted!

^This is so me! I'm overwhelmed with my options of what makeup to wear in the morning but not so much with my clothes! I want to buy some dresses from Dorothy's but think I should wait for the boxing day sales! Not long now...

Your Bobbi Brown goodies sound great! I think I've seen swatches of Nectar - so pretty! A friend of mine went on holiday today and I really wanted to tell her to get me some airport exclusives but I couldn't afford anything so I kept me mouth shut!

 

[LMD84]

i think we will be getting the naked 2 palette in january time

 

[Anitacska]

When I saw the news about the Naked Palette 2 coming out on 12/1/11 in my mind I decided it was the 12th January and then realised it's actually tomorrow (well in the US anyway), lol. I've seen pictures of it and it looks a bit boring to me but I'll probably buy it because, well, you know, it's me, lol.

I'm lucky enough that I don't have to decide between clothes and make up (sorry, not wanting to gloat, not my achievement anyway, my husband has a good job that's all), but actually I often just buy make up as I've been wanting to lose weight and although I've lost about 7 lbs and have toned up thanks to running 3 miles 2-3 times a week, I'm still a size 14 instead of a 10 or 12. I also buy lots of customs jewellery and scarves (although I have cut back) because you can't grow out of those either. But I have been very good lately not spending much on make up, instead I've been buying presents for Christmas and feeling good about myself for that. I sometimes feel like a bad mother for spending loads on myself, even though I spend lots on the children too (but in all fairness, probably less, unless it's Christmas or birthdays). We've also filled 3 shoeboxes for the Samaritan's Purse and the children have had good fun helping me with that.

Still no Gareth Pugh on the Mac website. I just want Vacant really, I'm sure it won't sell out quickly anyway.

 

[Anitacska]

MUA (Makeup Academy) now has their own website and they're offering a free Immaculate Collection Palette if you spend £8. Offer ends 20/12/11. Standard delivery is £2.95, but the palette is worth £8. I'm now tempted to pick up a couple of their 12 palettes, but do I really need them? Must. resist.

Does anyone have any of the MUA palettes by the way? Are they any good?

 

[Alisha1]

When I saw the news about the Naked Palette 2 coming out on 12/1/11 in my mind I decided it was the 12th January and then realised it's actually tomorrow (well in the US anyway), lol. I've seen pictures of it and it looks a bit boring to me but I'll probably buy it because, well, you know, it's me, lol.

I'm lucky enough that I don't have to decide between clothes and make up (sorry, not wanting to gloat, not my achievement anyway, my husband has a good job that's all), but actually I often just buy make up as I've been wanting to lose weight and although I've lost about 7 lbs and have toned up thanks to running 3 miles 2-3 times a week, I'm still a size 14 instead of a 10 or 12. I also buy lots of customs jewellery and scarves (although I have cut back) because you can't grow out of those either. But I have been very good lately not spending much on make up, instead I've been buying presents for Christmas and feeling good about myself for that. I sometimes feel like a bad mother for spending loads on myself, even though I spend lots on the children too (but in all fairness, probably less, unless it's Christmas or birthdays). We've also filled 3 shoeboxes for the Samaritan's Purse and the children have had good fun helping me with that.

Still no Gareth Pugh on the Mac website. I just want Vacant really, I'm sure it won't sell out quickly anyway.

I just searched for Naked palette 2 as well and I don't think I need it with all the neutrals I have in my collection!

Your not gloating hun it's fine I'm surprised MAC have not put up the collection yet...

 

[charlotte366]

I have a couple of MUA pallette they are ok, but I just never reach for them, I sometimes take the neutral one away with me on holiday as I am not bothered if it gets lost or broken.

Lou i hope you get your money and that it is sorted quickly, my work are not accepting my p45 from my last job which I left in July therefore i have to wait until the end of the tax year before I can claim my tax refund! luckily i can cope on basic rate emergency tax.

I am ignoring the mac collections, i did get the mineralise brush kit for travel as I love the 130 for blending concealer.

Have lost my enthusiasm for my make up in the morning, I have just been offered a job abroad.

I am now struggling to decide if i take it or not, I want it, and would love to go, but money worries me. The biggest benefit is that where I am going I wouldn't be able to spend much money! Definately not on makeup or body products thats for sure!

Also what do i do with all my makeup, I can't take it with me and would hate to leave it at home unloved, ebay only lets you list 19 items in health and beauty a month, so I wouldn't be able to shift it all on ebay before I went (poss end of Jan). A sale on here prob wouldn't be that successful in Dec or Jan as most people will be tightening their belts with Christmas.

choices choices....

 

[Eleentje]

I think it's worth trying to shift your stuff via Specktra, that is, if you accept the job. You could also try to sell stuff in job lots.
Is the job in Australia (just taking an educated guess here)?

I will most likely get naked 2 palette, as there is always room for neutrals in my collection. I like the fact that they included a brush rather than the eyeliners this time.

 

[sonia84]

I bought my first YSL lippie today and I picked up the wrong one, I didn't realise that there are two versions and I got 101 in Rouge Volupte perle instead of 1 Rouge Volupte * face palm*.I was wondering why I had glitter all over my face and after googling found out why.

 

[anita22]

Have lost my enthusiasm for my make up in the morning, I have just been offered a job abroad.

I am now struggling to decide if i take it or not, I want it, and would love to go, but money worries me. The biggest benefit is that where I am going I wouldn't be able to spend much money! Definately not on makeup or body products thats for sure!

Also what do i do with all my makeup, I can't take it with me and would hate to leave it at home unloved, ebay only lets you list 19 items in health and beauty a month, so I wouldn't be able to shift it all on ebay before I went (poss end of Jan). A sale on here prob wouldn't be that successful in Dec or Jan as most people will be tightening their belts with Christmas.

choices choices....

Wow, that's great, congratulations!

It's always a bit scary moving abroad, I have lived in several different countries and always been nervous about going. However it's always turned out for the best, you just have to take the plunge! Regarding your makeup - I guess it depends on how long you would plan on living abroad, but when I moved to the UK (I'm not from here originally) I brought all my makeup with me (not exactly a small amount!). I sent a lot of my things over in large boxes so items that were not prone to be damaged (eg lipglosses) went into those. Fragile items like all my MAC pro eyeshadow palettes all went into my carry on. So I managed to get it all over in the end.

 

[banana1234]

99% of my wardrobe is dorothy perkins, not the most 'trendy' place, but it always fits me!

 

[Anitacska]

No, I meant like Alisha who's saying she needs a coat, but would rather spend the money she has on make up.

Funny to think when I moved to the UK 13 years ago I hardly had any make up. I think it probably fitted in 2 small make up bags, lol. Now I would need a couple of large suitcases, I reckon. I have sooo much stuff, it's crazy!

Wow, that's great, congratulations!

It's always a bit scary moving abroad, I have lived in several different countries and always been nervous about going. However it's always turned out for the best, you just have to take the plunge! Regarding your makeup - I guess it depends on how long you would plan on living abroad, but when I moved to the UK (I'm not from here originally) I brought all my makeup with me (not exactly a small amount!). I sent a lot of my things over in large boxes so items that were not prone to be damaged (eg lipglosses) went into those. Fragile items like all my MAC pro eyeshadow palettes all went into my carry on. So I managed to get it all over in the end.

 

[Alisha1]

About a year and a half ago I think I only owned 3 Rimmel liglosses, no lipsticks or blushes, a few eyeshadows from Bourjois and one highlighter from Prestige cosmetics! It's unbelievable looking at the amount of makeup I've accumulated since then!


Also House of Fraser have started their brand event online, makeup brands are included with the only exception (as far as I can tell) with MAC products

 

[Alisha1]

I bought my first YSL lippie today and I picked up the wrong one, I didn't realise that there are two versions and I got 101 in Rouge Volupte perle instead of 1 Rouge Volupte * face palm*.I was wondering why I had glitter all over my face and after googling found out why.

Was it a store mix up? Maybe you can return it?

 

[LMD84]

I bought my first YSL lippie today and I picked up the wrong one, I didn't realise that there are two versions and I got 101 in Rouge Volupte perle instead of 1 Rouge Volupte * face palm*.I was wondering why I had glitter all over my face and after googling found out why.

ugh i have done that before too but because it was me who messed up i couldn't get refund. if the shop messed up you should be able to switch though

 

[Anitacska]

15% off code on BeautyBay: DEC15 - today only!

Debenhams has Metal-X and Travel collection, no Gareth Pugh. Mac has 10% off (together with all beauty).

I have a £10 off £50 spent voucher from HoF which I can redeeem online too, so might just pick up a couple of things. I'm thinking Nars Desire blush for one.

 

[charlotte366]

I am an accountant by trade, so wild make up is out in the day job!

I have been offered a position in the Falkland Islands (south Atlantic - about 8500 miles away!) I have been a couple of times before on trips of about 1 month long with a previous job, i love the wildlife and the very relaxed slow pace of life - think lots of penguins, seals, dolphins and whales.

They now stock some drugstore make up on the islands, a vast improvment from a visit 4 years ago when you could purchase anything, and I mean anything!

I am really tempted, these opportunities don't come up very often do they? It might be helpful actually, it might break my spending and makeup addictions!

I could take some of my make up with me, just not everything, shipping to the Falklands is very expensive, my luggage limit is 57Kg and I need to ensure that I take enough shoes & clothes as you can't buy stuff like that out there very easily!

Think i might try another specktra listing, if i go I will fly in early Feb so I have around 8 weeks.