mushroomteagirl
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You could try Next, they have wide and extra wide fitting boots and they are good quality. Also Dorothy Perkins can be quite generous around the calf or again Evans is a good one
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mushroomteagirl
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I've got my eye on 3 of the lippies and the fluidlines from Glamour DazeGood luck with your assignments hun! Are you only applying for one uni? I would recommend applying to more just as back ups
Hmm so I decided not to buy anything from the Request collection - I need to save for the winter collections!
I might give up on stalking the MAC website on release days though.I doubt i will be able to afford much else
Anitacska
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Yes, I think it is. The lipstick is quite sheer, but can be llayered and is really pretty. The Meteorites are gorgeous and so is the spray. Can't wait to pick up the eyeshadow quad. I will have to wait until I find the Voyage Powder either on eBay or in the sales for about half the price as I'm not forking out over 100 quid for it though. The Calligraphy palette is gorgeous, I will probably buy that though.
The lipstick is quite sheer, but can be llayered and is really pretty. The Meteorites are gorgeous and so is the spray. Can't wait to pick up the eyeshadow quad. I will have to wait until I find the Voyage Powder either on eBay or in the sales for about half the price as I'm not forking out over 100 quid for it though. The Calligraphy palette is gorgeous, I will probably buy that though.Is it all as lovely as it looks?? I'm not working next Monday so that's good - though dh will be home too. Will have to send him out on some errand
MichaelaLou
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Got my package, love them! I adore moxie. But I'm so confused. On temptalaia swatches its almost neon. It's barley even bright on me... I've never seen a swatch look so drastically different
Anitacska
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I'm always very sceptical about T's swatches, most of the time they're waaaay off the actual colour. Just sayin'...
banana1234
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its prob cos they are taken under bright studio lights that arent natural light
rockin
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I got my black box with By Request today - very pleased with what I got. I got an empty quad palette, too. It doesn't have the lowered/dropped parts like the old palettes, though - how are you supposed to get the shadows back out without damaging them?
On my way back from dance class, I popped into Superdrug and Boots. In Boots I got a new Color Tattoo in Pink-Gold. I'd seen a tester in Superdrug before, but they haven't received their stock yet, and Boots have only had it online until now. In Superdrug I got Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in Blood Orange (as I love the pinks I already have), Barry M Magnetic Sparkle Red Nail Paint (got to be worth a try) and I got the Burgundy Croc Nail Paint free with those. I also picked up 2 'Look Beauty' Statement Eyes eyeshadows to try (they were half price at £2 each) and I got a CP of the L'Oreal Infallible Metallic Lilac.
On my way back from dance class, I popped into Superdrug and Boots. In Boots I got a new Color Tattoo in Pink-Gold. I'd seen a tester in Superdrug before, but they haven't received their stock yet, and Boots have only had it online until now. In Superdrug I got Barry M Gelly Nail Paint in Blood Orange (as I love the pinks I already have), Barry M Magnetic Sparkle Red Nail Paint (got to be worth a try) and I got the Burgundy Croc Nail Paint free with those. I also picked up 2 'Look Beauty' Statement Eyes eyeshadows to try (they were half price at £2 each) and I got a CP of the L'Oreal Infallible Metallic Lilac.
SNJx
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Good luck with your assignments! I feel for you, I'm currently in my third year doing a law degree full time and my lpc part time. It's a lot of work but worth it in the long run!
Hope you manage to get into the university you want to go too.
rockin
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I'd happily do the maths part. I know, I'm weird LOL It was always my favourite lesson at school.
MichaelaLou
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I've thought this too...I'm always very sceptical about T's swatches, most of the time they're waaaay off the actual colour. Just sayin'...
PeachTwist
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Thanks, ladies!
I really appreciate it! My calves seem to have just recently ballooned. I don't *think* it's weight, as when standing they do feel firm as if it's muscle gain, however in saying that, socks etc do leave indents in my ankles so it could possibly be swelling. I know my Mom has Lymphodema and her legs are terribly swollen so it's possible I may have it and it's just undiagnosed.
I checked Evans - they have a pair I love the look of but the thought of paying £60 for 1 pair of boots horrifies me. I know it shouldn't as they're likely good quality and would last me a few years but I just have such a hard time justifying it when I struggle financially as it is. I know I buy from MAC but usually it's only a couple of things to keep the price down. I dunno, I'll have to go in and try some on - I checked their website for sizing but if that sizing is correct I don't think they'd fit me. I'm a size 7 shoe, but it looks like I'd need an extra wide fit for my calves, the problem is - I measured my calves and I'd need the size 9 for the calf fitting but the 7 for my actual foot. Not sure how that would work. Lol. I'll definitely check for sales though.
PeachTwist
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Thank you! My assignments are awful at the moment. Nope! I'm applying to 5! Durham, Warwick, Manchester, Leeds and Northumbria or Newcastle. Durham would be my #1 choice but they're notoriously hard to get into so my insurance (assuming I got into all 5 - wishful thinking!) would be Warwick. I'm not a huge city girl, so both of them would be ideal as they're more country-ish but Durham is close to Newcastle and Warwick is close to Birmingham - which means I'd have lovely access to MAC which I don't now!
Thank you! Haha, aw! My Mom would come with me to open days but because she's so unwell it's just not feesible and I'd hate to ask her to do so. She would if she could I know, but financially it isn't easy for us either. I'm pretty much dead-set on where I want to go if I were to be accepted everywhere I'm applying so it's merely a case of double checking, but I'm 99.99% sure.Good luck with it all - my daughter is going through similar - we're doing all the open days at local unis - she's not finished her personal statement yet either
Alisha1
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Good luck hun hope you get into Durham! Yup there's 2 MAC counters in Birmingham and 1 free standing so there will be alot of temptation! My fav counter is the Selfridges one!Thank you! My assignments are awful at the moment. Nope! I'm applying to 5! Durham, Warwick, Manchester, Leeds and Northumbria or Newcastle. Durham would be my #1 choice but they're notoriously hard to get into so my insurance (assuming I got into all 5 - wishful thinking!) would be Warwick. I'm not a huge city girl, so both of them would be ideal as they're more country-ish but Durham is close to Newcastle and Warwick is close to Birmingham - which means I'd have lovely access to MAC which I don't now!
Thank you! Ah I wish I could do the open days! I figured what I'd do is apply for those I'd be happy to go to and then if made an offer I'd go to the open days for accepted students to see, but I'm sure the choices I have I wouldn't really need to. My biggest concern would be checking out accommodation if I'm honest.
Thank you! Haha, aw! My Mom would come with me to open days but because she's so unwell it's just not feesible and I'd hate to ask her to do so. She would if she could I know, but financially it isn't easy for us either. I'm pretty much dead-set on where I want to go if I were to be accepted everywhere I'm applying so it's merely a case of double checking, but I'm 99.99% sure.
rockin
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Good luck with it all - my daughter is going through similar - we're doing all the open days at local unis - she's not finished her personal statement yet either
http://www.britishbeautyblogger.com/2012/10/estee-lauder-christmas-2012-art-sets.html
Eleentje
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Yep, I've fallen into that trap as well. The colour seems to be over-saturated in her lip swatches.I'm always very sceptical about T's swatches, most of the time they're waaaay off the actual colour. Just sayin'...
By the way, Anita! Thanks for the compliment about my new avatar you made the other day! I've been busy mainly with work again, so have gone into a lurking mode for a while. I was also trying to put some money aside for my driving lessons, so going on Specktra often would put my wallet to too much risk. But I guess, all the makeup sales we've been having here in September brought the addict back to her spiritual home for a while.
I'm also looking forward to Guerlain holiday collection (mainly the quad, because the colours are not the typical colours I have in my stash, and they look really pretty). Sou Lou-Ling lipstick is sheer? I guess then I can skip it!
my black box arrived yesterday and i'm super happy with moth brown and the green shadow that i can't spell i'm wearing moth brown today and it makes a really nice daytime smokey eye the green one i shall wear tomorrow but i did swatch it and was impressed with how pigmented it was! moxie was a bit of an anti climax for me - i was pleased i got it but when i actually saw it in the tube it wasn't as special as i had hoped. still pretty though!
in the mean time i have pretty much been wearing love goddess every day! mainly because it lasts a full 9 hours on me! it fades a little but because it stains my lips it doesn't even go patchy! super awesome lipstick!
i'm wearing moth brown today and it makes a really nice daytime smokey eye the green one i shall wear tomorrow but i did swatch it and was impressed with how pigmented it was! moxie was a bit of an anti climax for me - i was pleased i got it but when i actually saw it in the tube it wasn't as special as i had hoped. still pretty though!in the mean time i have pretty much been wearing love goddess every day! mainly because it lasts a full 9 hours on me! it fades a little but because it stains my lips it doesn't even go patchy! super awesome lipstick!
Anitacska
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I've just been to the Boots Christmas shopping event and got £24 worth of points. I don't think I'll need any face wipes, cotton wool pads, deodorant or tampons for a good while yet, lol. I also picked up the new Too Faced Sweet Indulgences set, that was £42 alone, so it added up quickly.
Alisha1
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Quote: Originally Posted by Anitacska
I've just been to the Boots Christmas shopping event and got £24 worth of points. I don't think I'll need any face wipes, cotton wool pads, deodorant or tampons for a good while yet, lol. I also picked up the new Too Faced Sweet Indulgences set, that was £42 alone, so it added up quickly.
I also went to the Boots shopping event today and bought a few things I've wanted but hadn't tried, I purchased the Real Technique core collection and stippling brush - hope they're good! Also purchased a tweezerman tweezer which I always thought was a bit pricy but I caved as they had 3 for 2. I also purchased a brow pencil from Maybelline, Bourjois magic nail polish remover and eylure individual lashes which I regret cause I don't like the way they look :/
I've just been to the Boots Christmas shopping event and got £24 worth of points. I don't think I'll need any face wipes, cotton wool pads, deodorant or tampons for a good while yet, lol. I also picked up the new Too Faced Sweet Indulgences set, that was £42 alone, so it added up quickly.
I also went to the Boots shopping event today and bought a few things I've wanted but hadn't tried, I purchased the Real Technique core collection and stippling brush - hope they're good! Also purchased a tweezerman tweezer which I always thought was a bit pricy but I caved as they had 3 for 2. I also purchased a brow pencil from Maybelline, Bourjois magic nail polish remover and eylure individual lashes which I regret cause I don't like the way they look :/
