I did see Smoky Topaz, I thought it was gorgeous too. Do you find it to be quite close in color to Velvet Plum? I thought it might be so did not get it... though I go through Heathrow again next week so will have another opportunity to pick it up. (Unfortunately there is only one BB counter in Amsterdam, and they were totally sold out of this collection, so Heathrow is my only chance to buy it).
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Anitacska
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No, I don't think it's close. I have to admit I haven't worn them yet, but when I swatched them they were different enough to get both (to me anyway). I also got Cool Lilac (I think that's what it's called), that's a lot less shimmery though.
Thanks for this. Dammit, this means I have to have it then. Hope there are still some left when I get there!
I got Cool Lilac too, I wore it today with the Velvet Plum. It applies very sheerly, but I like it anyway. Feels very springy even though the weather is crap!
yeah rubbing alcohol is surgical spirit in the uk. i bought a bottle from tesco!
i have been having fun with my feeling fresh shadow - worn it two days in a row! such a beautiful bright green that is so pigmented! plus it goes amazingly well with the green muff aqua cream!
the green liner is also lovely but doesn't last as long as i'd hope on my waterline i hope everybody is having a great weekend!
Anitacska
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Hello! I've just been to London, went to Westfield and then to Selfridges and Debenhams on Oxford Street. I didn't get much, only picked up a few things in KIKO and then one of the new Guerlain Shine Automatiques (#220) in Debenhams for £9.50 (I had £15 left on my beauty card). I finally remembered to take my B2Mac empties, but there was a queue at the Mac in Westfield and the Selfridges counter was very busy. In the end I walked to the Mac Pro store on Carnaby Street and picked up a Lickable lipstick which I'd never actually heard of, but it's a really lovely shade. One of my empties was a VAE and the MUA at Mac Pro said "I shouldn't tell you this, but the VAE is coming out again in the summer." Yeah, I know, lol.
I had another look at Hey sailor, Reel Sexy and Lips & Tips, but nothing else interests me, so I'm done with the collections. I actually need to have a strict wishlist for the rest of the month and only buy what I actually really want, rather than wonder into shops and go, ooh, I really like this. I've already spent 60% of my monthly budget on bits and bobs, so I need to slow down. I've worked out how much I must have spent over the past 4 years and I'm really shocked. Anyway... hope you're all having a good weekend.
PS. Anita, I had another look and Smoky Topaz is definitely different, it's lighter and more taupe-y than Velvet Plum.
I didn't get much, only picked up a few things in KIKO and then one of the new Guerlain Shine Automatiques (#220) in Debenhams for £9.50 (I had £15 left on my beauty card). I finally remembered to take my B2Mac empties, but there was a queue at the Mac in Westfield and the Selfridges counter was very busy. In the end I walked to the Mac Pro store on Carnaby Street and picked up a Lickable lipstick which I'd never actually heard of, but it's a really lovely shade. One of my empties was a VAE and the MUA at Mac Pro said "I shouldn't tell you this, but the VAE is coming out again in the summer." Yeah, I know, lol.I had another look at Hey sailor, Reel Sexy and Lips & Tips, but nothing else interests me, so I'm done with the collections. I actually need to have a strict wishlist for the rest of the month and only buy what I actually really want, rather than wonder into shops and go, ooh, I really like this. I've already spent 60% of my monthly budget on bits and bobs, so I need to slow down. I've worked out how much I must have spent over the past 4 years and I'm really shocked. Anyway... hope you're all having a good weekend.
PS. Anita, I had another look and Smoky Topaz is definitely different, it's lighter and more taupe-y than Velvet Plum.
Alisha1
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You gotta love shopping in London!Hello! I've just been to London, went to Westfield and then to Selfridges and Debenhams on Oxford Street.
I had another look at Hey sailor, Reel Sexy and Lips & Tips, but nothing else interests me, so I'm done with the collections. I actually need to have a strict wishlist for the rest of the month and only buy what I actually really want, rather than wonder into shops and go, ooh, I really like this. I've already spent 60% of my monthly budget on bits and bobs, so I need to slow down. I've worked out how much I must have spent over the past 4 years and I'm really shocked. Anyway... hope you're all having a good weekend.
PS. Anita, I had another look and Smoky Topaz is definitely different, it's lighter and more taupe-y than Velvet Plum.
I've been wondering what makes VAE so great? I want to get one to see how it is but if I fall in love with it I most likely won't be able to get more considering how popular it is!
PeachTwist
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I'd like to know WHAT VAE is, lol.. clearly I'm missing something here!
Anitacska
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VAE is quite rough which I like, it leaves my skin nice and smooth, I don't like scrubs that don't do anything. I also love it as a lipscrub. I have loads of back ups, I actually managed to pick 3 up in a CCO in Orlando last year. I don't use mine too often, maybe once a week if I'm not too late going to bed, so it lasts for a long time. I also really like the mask but that's not coming back and I only have maybe 2 of them left.
Anitacska
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PeachTwist
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Ahh! Thank you!
Alisha1
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Ooh sounds good I may pick up 2 if my budget allows itVAE is quite rough which I like, it leaves my skin nice and smooth, I don't like scrubs that don't do anything. I also love it as a lipscrub. I have loads of back ups, I actually managed to pick 3 up in a CCO in Orlando last year. I don't use mine too often, maybe once a week if I'm not too late going to bed, so it lasts for a long time. I also really like the mask but that's not coming back and I only have maybe 2 of them left.
I hope MAC eventually bring back the mask, I'm actually surprised that MAC are not making the exfoliator permanent considering how popular it was :/
Anitacska
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Yeah, I don't understand either why it's not permanent.Ooh sounds good I may pick up 2 if my budget allows it
rockin
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MAC have just posted this on Facebook
[h=6]More personalized, more artistry – M∙A∙C on 3! Visit our second location at Selfridges London on the 3rd floor. Get one-on-one access to our makeup masters, take private lessons and workshops, shop new collections and much more. Opens May 21st![/h]
Great for those who are in or can visit London easily, but what about those of us who don't have a MAC counter or store anywhere near?
[h=6]More personalized, more artistry – M∙A∙C on 3! Visit our second location at Selfridges London on the 3rd floor. Get one-on-one access to our makeup masters, take private lessons and workshops, shop new collections and much more. Opens May 21st![/h]
Great for those who are in or can visit London easily, but what about those of us who don't have a MAC counter or store anywhere near?
PeachTwist
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Agreed. I really wish they'd bring them further around the country rather than just the "big cities" - I realise they need to have them for the sake that big cities have more people, but some have 3-4 MAC locations and I don't even have one. :/
rockin
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ASOS have 24% off for 24 hours only. It wasn't clear whether beauty was included or not, so I tried it out. The discount code is entered right near the end of checkout, after you have entered your card details etc., but a discount is indeed applied. However, it only took off 20% rather than 24%, but 20% is pretty good I think.
If anyone's interested (and has any money left after all the MAC collections), the code is EXTRA24
The code is valid until 8.59am BST 8 May 2012.
If anyone's interested (and has any money left after all the MAC collections), the code is EXTRA24
The code is valid until 8.59am BST 8 May 2012.
Anitacska
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Thanks for this, I've been wanting to get the new Too Faced Candlelight Glow duo powder. I also got the Clarisonic Deep Pore brush head.
I also got the Clarisonic Deep Pore brush head.
PeachTwist
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Yep, me neither. My local counter is the Metro which is an hour away by train. Makes it a bit ridiculous if I want to see something in person.
Alisha1
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wish I had some money left
lol thanks for posting though Asos are the only online retailer that are decent enough to give us 20% off makeup now and again!
Anitacska
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The ASOS code reminded me, I wanted to check out the new Stila products in person, but the only counter I know of (Boots in Westfield) didn't have any of the new stuff. It really annoys me that there's no Stila or even Urban Decay counters near me. The only place I can check Ud out in person is in Debenhams on Oxford Street.
The only place I can check Ud out in person is in Debenhams on Oxford Street.