Are you going to London on your own? Maybe we could have an impromtu forum meet-up. There's a few of us here from in and around London. I'm free on Sunday! ;)
exactly! very much a bargain! and i havent been to london in a long while. this time i'm staying in a hilton (treating myself) and i'm pretty excited! it will also be the longest drive i have done too so i'm kinda nervous about that! i've only had my car about 4 months so hopefully i'll be ok!
exactly! very much a bargain! and i havent been to london in a long while. this time i'm staying in a hilton (treating myself) and i'm pretty excited! it will also be the longest drive i have done too so i'm kinda nervous about that! i've only had my car about 4 months so hopefully i'll be ok!
I know the feeling. Until last week I hadn't driven in more than 6 months and my first trip was a 1 hour commute in London in rush hour traffic! I'm not the most confident of drivers but I was fine and I am sure you will be too :-)
Are you going to London on your own? Maybe we could have an impromtu forum meet-up. There's a few of us here from in and around London. I'm free on Sunday! ;)
I would be up for this too, though I'm only free on Saturday unfortunately!
I can do Saturday afternoon. :)
I know the feeling. Until last week I hadn't driven in more than 6 months and my first trip was a 1 hour commute in London in rush hour traffic! I'm not the most confident of drivers but I was fine and I am sure you will be too :-)
I would be up for this too, though I'm only free on Saturday unfortunately!
Have you checked whether the Congestion Charge will apply where you're going? It's a pain in the bum
I'm staying just outside of London and luckily I don;t have to pay. I don't think i'd cope with driving in central london anyway! :) I'm going to tube it in each day :)
Are you going to London on your own? Maybe we could have an impromtu forum meet-up. There's a few of us here from in and around London. I'm free on Sunday! ;)
I'm actually visiting some old uni friends who i haven't seen in a very long time so sadly i'm not going to have time to meet up this time. however i will sure to be going back to london so next time i'm going we can sort something out :)
I know the feeling. Until last week I hadn't driven in more than 6 months and my first trip was a 1 hour commute in London in rush hour traffic! I'm not the most confident of drivers but I was fine and I am sure you will be too :-)
I would be up for this too, though I'm only free on Saturday unfortunately!
eek! you are very brave for doing that drive then! :) but that;s great you did ok!
Ouch! Poor Annie! :( We had a weird time with Fluff last Friday too, I found him doing a poo on the dining room floor which he never does, plonked him outside and he just stayed where I put him, looked all gloomy and annoyed. He's a very energetic kitten, so I could see this was totally not normal. I was worried he might have been poisoned or something, so hubby took him to the vets straight away, but luckily it wasn't that. He was given anti-biotics and anti-inflammatory and was back to normal the following day. Phew! Paws has me worried sometimes too as he will stay outside until it's dark and refuses to come in, somoetimes as late as 9.30 pm. Cats are almost more trouble than children. I say almost though, my 3 children have been pretty awful lately esp towards each other.
Anyway, no worries about meeting up in London, we'll do it next time. :)
Have you noticed that the Office Hours collection is now up on the Mac website? I saw it yesterday at the counter, but I didn't want anything. Ended up only getting Supercontinental blush and Warming Heart pressed pigment this month. I did order Ruffian Red from an eBay seller yesterday though since I was told again we're not getting it. It cost me around £19 with postage in the end, but never mind. It looks so beautiful on Lou, I just had to get it.
Have you noticed that the Office Hours collection is now up on the Mac website? I saw it yesterday at the counter, but I didn't want anything. Ended up only getting Supercontinental blush and Warming Heart pressed pigment this month. I did order Ruffian Red from an eBay seller yesterday though since I was told again we're not getting it. It cost me around £19 with postage in the end, but never mind. It looks so beautiful on Lou, I just had to get it.
I got Supercontinental blush and Light Touch pressed pigment. Light Touch is just a glitterbomb, though - very disappointed. I got the 3 limited edition eyeshadows from Office Hours, and the Ever Ivory is so pale and sheer it barely shows, and it seems to disappear very quickly too - so much for 'longwear'.
I got worried that we might not get Ruffian, too, so I have ordered Ruffian Gold from an ebay seller. I did look at Estée Lauder's "lamé" luminizer lipstick in HoF the other day, but it wasn't the kind of gold I was looking for, plus I'm not keen on the smell of their lipsticks.
I collected my HoF order yesterday, and they did the refund to my credit card and let me pay with the vouchers as she had said when I ordered. I got MAC Starless Night pigment (so surprised to see this still on their site, so grabbed it), the MAC 214 brush and the Estee Lauder Vivid Shine eyeshadow in Pop Pistachio. I had intended to get Pop Pistachio in branch, but they had sold out of that and the Electric Orchid that I had been considering. Also my Debenhams order of a few more bits from the Dita Von Teese ArtDeco collection arrived in the post - eyeshadows and the remaining blushes. There is to be another Dita Von Teese ArtDeco collection coming out some time, which is the Fall Collection. Again, some existing colours are being renamed just for this, as I noticed one of the blush numbers is already in existence.
My bargain Enrapture Totem Styler has also been despatched, via courier, but I don't know when that is due to arrive. I'm looking forward to having a play and seeing if I can get my hair to retain some curl or wave for once.
My son wanted to go to look at the Hot Wheels cars in Asda Living yesterday, which is right across town, so while we were in that area I also popped in to TKMaxx, and ended up getting a 'By Lauren Luke' palette in 'My Smokey Classics' for just £7.99 and an E.L.F. 32 colour eyeshadow palette for £4. There were several NYX palettes, too, but I felt I have spent enough for a while. I stopped myself buying any nail polishes there, too, as most of the sets had lots of colours I wouldn't wear, and only a few that I would. Considering I have hundreds of polishes already, I skipped.
Well done on resisting the call of nail polish, lol. I popped into TK Maxx yesterday too, but didn't buy anything. In fact the only make up item I bought while I was in Kingston was a new Too Faced eyeliner which I bought with my Boots points, so it was free anyway. :) I have been buying stuff on eBay lately though which is not good.
The pressed pigments are unusable on the face in my opinion, but Warming Heart makes a nice eyeshadow. It's the same texture as the Bobbi Brown sparkle eyeshadows and Laura Mercier sequin eyeshadows, oh and the Urban Decay stardust ones, which I like, so I don't mind it, but it's not really worth the money esp if you intended to use it as a cheek highlighter.
I got Supercontinental blush and Light Touch pressed pigment. Light Touch is just a glitterbomb, though - very disappointed. I got the 3 limited edition eyeshadows from Office Hours, and the Ever Ivory is so pale and sheer it barely shows, and it seems to disappear very quickly too - so much for 'longwear'.
I got worried that we might not get Ruffian, too, so I have ordered Ruffian Gold from an ebay seller. I did look at Estée Lauder's "lamé" luminizer lipstick in HoF the other day, but it wasn't the kind of gold I was looking for, plus I'm not keen on the smell of their lipsticks.
I collected my HoF order yesterday, and they did the refund to my credit card and let me pay with the vouchers as she had said when I ordered. I got MAC Starless Night pigment (so surprised to see this still on their site, so grabbed it), the MAC 214 brush and the Estee Lauder Vivid Shine eyeshadow in Pop Pistachio. I had intended to get Pop Pistachio in branch, but they had sold out of that and the Electric Orchid that I had been considering. Also my Debenhams order of a few more bits from the Dita Von Teese ArtDeco collection arrived in the post - eyeshadows and the remaining blushes. There is to be another Dita Von Teese ArtDeco collection coming out some time, which is the Fall Collection. Again, some existing colours are being renamed just for this, as I noticed one of the blush numbers is already in existence.
My bargain Enrapture Totem Styler has also been despatched, via courier, but I don't know when that is due to arrive. I'm looking forward to having a play and seeing if I can get my hair to retain some curl or wave for once.
My son wanted to go to look at the Hot Wheels cars in Asda Living yesterday, which is right across town, so while we were in that area I also popped in to TKMaxx, and ended up getting a 'By Lauren Luke' palette in 'My Smokey Classics' for just £7.99 and an E.L.F. 32 colour eyeshadow palette for £4. There were several NYX palettes, too, but I felt I have spent enough for a while. I stopped myself buying any nail polishes there, too, as most of the sets had lots of colours I wouldn't wear, and only a few that I would. Considering I have hundreds of polishes already, I skipped.
Well done on resisting the call of nail polish, lol. I popped into TK Maxx yesterday too, but didn't buy anything. In fact the only make up item I bought while I was in Kingston was a new Too Faced eyeliner which I bought with my Boots points, so it was free anyway. :) I have been buying stuff on eBay lately though which is not good.
The pressed pigments are unusable on the face in my opinion, but Warming Heart makes a nice eyeshadow. It's the same texture as the Bobbi Brown sparkle eyeshadows and Laura Mercier sequin eyeshadows, oh and the Urban Decay stardust ones, which I like, so I don't mind it, but it's not really worth the money esp if you intended to use it as a cheek highlighter.
I bought Light Touch to use on my eyes, but somehow it migrated all over my face :( Great sparkle, but I don't want that on my cheeks, nose, upper lip and chin LOL. I'll have to try it over a very sticky base some time.
I went to the Debenhams site today, and got a pop-up on one of the pages
There is a 'secret code' for 10% extra off - use MF37 at checkout. Unfortunately it can't be used on beauty, but it might be useful for someone.
"Valid 14.09.2012 to 16.09.2012 only. Excludes All concessions, gift cards & vouchers, electricals, Ben Sherman, Nautica, Fred Perry, beauty & fragrance, gift experiences."
I didn't have much fallout (if any) from Warming Heart. I used it above the crease to add sparkles to my eyeshadows. :) I like it for my eyes, but not for the face.
I bought Light Touch to use on my eyes, but somehow it migrated all over my face :( Great sparkle, but I don't want that on my cheeks, nose, upper lip and chin LOL. I'll have to try it over a very sticky base some time.
any idea what courier Debenhams uses? It doesn't say in the tracking details and we live within a military camp so I need to book them in at the guard room :/ at the moment all there is under carrier info is "hub trailer via sorter"
Mine was delivered by a lady in a car. I've just looked at the label on the bag, and it says Hermes. It was despatched yesterday morning, and arrived this morning, not long after the status changed to say it had been received by the courier.
It comes in a black Debenhams bag with silver writing on, so if you tell the guard room that's what you're expecting, that might be enough. I'm not sure if Debenhams always use the same courier or not.
Random weird question.
I've noticed in the past month or two some random blotchy patches on my stomach. They're kind of a pink discoloured look and they're definitely patchy, not specific in shape. They're not raised, though. Anyway I just kinda checked again and they seem to be spreading. I've noticed one on my wrist for a little while and couldn't think of what it was but I now see it's another one. They're definitely spreading though. I have a Dr's appt on Monday but just wondering if anyone has any idea what I mean? Finding it a bit odd as I can't think of what the issue could be.
Happier note: My package from the US has been sent. Jete, Moth Brown, Guacamole, Parrot & Yung Repunxl l/s are on their way to me. :D
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Random weird question.
I've noticed in the past month or two some random blotchy patches on my stomach. They're kind of a pink discoloured look and they're definitely patchy, not specific in shape. They're not raised, though. Anyway I just kinda checked again and they seem to be spreading. I've noticed one on my wrist for a little while and couldn't think of what it was but I now see it's another one. They're definitely spreading though. I have a Dr's appt on Monday but just wondering if anyone has any idea what I mean? Finding it a bit odd as I can't think of what the issue could be.
Happier note: My package from the US has been sent. Jete, Moth Brown, Guacamole, Parrot & Yung Repunxl l/s are on their way to me. :D
How big are they, are they itchy, and how often do you get a new one?
(the medical student in me is asking a lot of questions, sorry!)
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How big are they, are they itchy, and how often do you get a new one?
(the medical student in me is asking a lot of questions, sorry!)
They seem to be varying in size. A couple have been itchy. They're a pinky-brown colour. Started out as a couple, then I found one on my wrist and then just today I looked again and saw at least 5 more which will have only shown up in about 72hrs max. The first ones have been there for a couple months though, I didn't think anything of it until I saw the one on my wrist a few weeks ago and now this new set of them. No worries about the questions! :)
Argh! I bought a Ruffian Red lipstick on eBay from the US and have just received my package - with a Ruffian Naked in it! How difficult is it to send the right colour, ffs? Now I have to send it back and all that crap. This is going to be fun.
Oh no :( That's the problem when you buy internationally on ebay - if things arrive broken or are the wrong thing, it's harder to get things sorted, and costly if you have to return something.
I've received my Ruffian Gold, and I'm glad I chose to get that rather than get the Estée Lauder Lamé luminizer lipstick. The EL one is much more orange by comparison, plus I'm not keen on the smell of their lippies.
I can't understand why MAC aren't releasing the Ruffian lippies in the UK
It's okay, she said she'll refund my postage cost and has already posted out a Ruffian Red. Let's hope it turns up. :)
Oh no :( That's the problem when you buy internationally on ebay - if things arrive broken or are the wrong thing, it's harder to get things sorted, and costly if you have to return something.
I've received my Ruffian Gold, and I'm glad I chose to get that rather than get the Estée Lauder Lamé luminizer lipstick. The EL one is much more orange by comparison, plus I'm not keen on the smell of their lippies.
I can't understand why MAC aren't releasing the Ruffian lippies in the UK
It's okay, she said she'll refund my postage cost and has already posted out a Ruffian Red. Let's hope it turns up. :)
Fingers crossed
Have you seen the new Barry M moisturising lipsticks coming out soon? https://twitter.com/BarryMCosmetics/status/249084382051201024/photo/1/large A wide variety of colours there
Wow, Pink Pearl and Flamingo Peach are lovely. Too bad I'm putting myself on a lipstick no-buy once I reach 400, I currently 3 choices left, but I want to get Moxie and Rocker, so that leaves one. Maybe I'll pick up one of these. :)
Fingers crossed
Have you seen the new Barry M moisturising lipsticks coming out soon? https://twitter.com/BarryMCosmetics/status/249084382051201024/photo/1/large A wide variety of colours there
I got paid today from my new job, I had to wait 6 weeks as I just missed a payroll cut off date when I started. I managed to leave off a half months salary from previous job, I was really pleased I managed it.
As a result I have had a "little" (read large!) Spending spree today.
Oasis sent a email re the new sales item going instore tomorrow, so I ordered some new shift dresses for work.
I also however ordered from Zuneta for the first time as I fancied trying some new brands, ordered the Lanolips Golden Ointment for the winter, LMdeB Blush Kaleidascope and 3 rouge bunny rouge shadows and a compact to store them in.
I walked into town at lunch time, avoided MAC (so decided to reward myself) I picked up Mushroom single shadow from UD and Sin 24/7 shadow pencil (I had a £12 gift card) so 1 of them was kind of free.
I also visited the Laura Mercier Counter and picked up the tinted moisturiser compact (hoping this will be a better shade match than the sleek base duo kit that I love but is a little dark on me!) and an african violet eyeshadow (looks like it might be close to trax by mac?).
The only thing left to get this month is a Artdeco eyeshadow primer and maybe a few shadows from the DvT collection at my local debenhams tomorrow.
I am off to London and france next month, so must not spend any more.
Anyone know any good places in Paris to pick up bioderma?
Also was wondering what peoples thoughts on the totem styler were who picked them up in the last debenhams sale, I passed but might pick some up next time they have a sale?
I got paid today from my new job, I had to wait 6 weeks as I just missed a payroll cut off date when I started. I managed to leave off a half months salary from previous job, I was really pleased I managed it.
As a result I have had a "little" (read large!) Spending spree today.
Oasis sent a email re the new sales item going instore tomorrow, so I ordered some new shift dresses for work.
I also however ordered from Zuneta for the first time as I fancied trying some new brands, ordered the Lanolips Golden Ointment for the winter, LMdeB Blush Kaleidascope and 3 rouge bunny rouge shadows and a compact to store them in.
I walked into town at lunch time, avoided MAC (so decided to reward myself) I picked up Mushroom single shadow from UD and Sin 24/7 shadow pencil (I had a £12 gift card) so 1 of them was kind of free.
I also visited the Laura Mercier Counter and picked up the tinted moisturiser compact (hoping this will be a better shade match than the sleek base duo kit that I love but is a little dark on me!) and an african violet eyeshadow (looks like it might be close to trax by mac?).
The only thing left to get this month is a Artdeco eyeshadow primer and maybe a few shadows from the DvT collection at my local debenhams tomorrow.
I am off to London and france next month, so must not spend any more.
Anyone know any good places in Paris to pick up bioderma?
Also was wondering what peoples thoughts on the totem styler were who picked them up in the last debenhams sale, I passed but might pick some up next time they have a sale?
I am in the same boat re starting a new job and getting paid. Luckily I have savings as I finished my last job in July and don't get paid until next Friday!
Love all your purchases. I have the Sin 24/7 pencil and find it a great staple for travelling. I also have African Violet - it's similar to Trax (which I also have) but I think it's a lot better actually, Trax is not very pigmented.
Regarding Bioderma, if I recall correctly you can now purchase this at Selfridges on Oxford St (as part of the relaunch of their beauty hall they have listed more brands).
Random weird question.
I've noticed in the past month or two some random blotchy patches on my stomach. They're kind of a pink discoloured look and they're definitely patchy, not specific in shape. They're not raised, though. Anyway I just kinda checked again and they seem to be spreading. I've noticed one on my wrist for a little while and couldn't think of what it was but I now see it's another one. They're definitely spreading though. I have a Dr's appt on Monday but just wondering if anyone has any idea what I mean? Finding it a bit odd as I can't think of what the issue could be.
Happier note: My package from the US has been sent. Jete, Moth Brown, Guacamole, Parrot & Yung Repunxl l/s are on their way to me. :D
Have you considered metal allergy? I had something similar which I developed as a reaction to the metal rivets in my jeans (especially around bellybutton area, as there was a metal button where the back of it was rubbing directly against my skin). Have also had similar reactions to jewellery / watches that are not nickel-free, which could explain the wrist.
