Sharing the Shitness - HOF Advent Calendar SPOILERS

[Cheeseandcucumber]

So it arrived damaged. Never mind, I thought, it's what's inside that counts...

Oh dear that lipstick looks shite. I briefly considered the HOF AC when scoping out ACs - so glad it was crossed off my list. The saying you get what you pay for doesn’t quite apply though as the products are not worth £25... although in terms of comedy value... priceless

This special collection has definitely been curated by either Zoella or an Apprentice team (perhaps this is the output of next week’s task??)

I think we have to be cautious about who accessing this thread...there were only 20 of the glitter collection in stock at dunelem...come evening they may very well be sold out....this is a brand that has something special about it...there is depth and a hidden agenda I'm sure...

Eeny The Duchess and cheese may well become brand ambassadors and you may well be right about Meghan. Goodness they may try and get Cheese cat involved...weather she likes it or not!

I pray to God Phillip Green isn't involved in this creation or he doesn't deserve to become any richer!

This thread is worth it for the tiny cute cat paw on its own! You don't need to dazzle us with your daily gifts.

Warning - spoiler ahead iro one shit item

This was the review of HoF SS (Super Shit) Advent Calendar in The Sun:

"House of Fraser’s bargain advent calendar offers 24 mini beauty products, from the store’s own collection Colour Couture, working out at less than a pound per product – a pretty sweet bargain.

This Christmas countdown seems to be aimed at the teen market, with glittery eyeliner and lip gloss galore, so it could be the perfect December treat for your daughter – but you may want to borrow some of the lippy or nail polish for yourself.

Favourite item: Gold and pink eye-shadow dust

Worst item: Silver eye crayon, very 90s

Our rating: 7/10"

Blue there are no more tasks in The Apprentice (unless it's designed by one of the final two, although I don't think anyone's business is crappy advent calendars).

I love the fact that the lipstick has a transparent 80s style lid. I bet the branding meeting went like this

Branding person 1 'how can we convey the total naffness of the brand'

Branding person 2 ' I know with see through plastic packaging a la cheap market stall tat style'

Head of brand ' promote that person right now'

Was just looking at Glamour magazine while at the hairdressers and it said that glitter is the best accessory this season (article was full of grown women with glitter all over their faces!) and that the best tool when it comes to glitter is Sellotape. Can't wait to see what you get next Sellotape would be more useful than the funnel though.

I think the funnel is a ‘SheWee’ for a Russian hamster or dormouse.

Fuck this is funny. The cat’s paw! Thanks OP.

@Cheeseandcucumber I LOVE that you used your cat as a tape measure 😂😂😂😂

Omg OP, I think I love you. You are hysterical! You've cheered me up after a shite few days.

I admit I also feel a bit smug opening my NYX lippie calendar every day which is utterly brilliantly and has already furnished me with seven gorgeous lip products I will actually get used out of. It's cheering me up every morning!

I also have a dairy and gluten free chocolate advent calendar (chocologic) which tastes delicious so I'm a happy bunny. But somehow I'm even happier reading your comedy than opening my own calendar. Watching with intrigue.

I've been laughing my head off at this, you know the silent laugh that won't let any sound out. Cute cat's paw though. Not getting this much fun but more candles out of my Yankee Candle AC.

OP I do love your updates on this calendar ..... Really look forward to seeing the joys of your calendar unfold .

My money is on a scrunchie in the next window.

Sweet Jesus. You must have had all of £1.25 worth out of it so far, what an utter con.
Very much enjoying the commentary though

That cats paw picture has had me crying laughing! Has anyone shared with thread with HOF? The Manchester Store was formerly known as Kendal’s and back in the day epitomised ‘posh living’ where the rich shopped.

Times they are a’changing by the looks of things !

OP, put a watermark on the cat paw picture, otherwise they might use it in their promotion campaign for next years calendars. Either that or someone on HOF board will suggest a fake cat paw keyring (a la Zoella's pompom) to compliment next year products.

Excellent thread. Loving the cat paw for scale

I'm disappointed that the drug paraphernalia theme didn't continue.. I was hoping for a tiny HOF meth lab

Lost it at the cat’s paw 🤣🤣🤣

Have read whole thread and am now agog to see what today's window brings. Hair mascara perhaps?

A lady on Instagram put high end make up on her cat's belly, close cropped it and passed it off as a luxury rug.

[schock]

😂😂😂

I'm really invested in this advent calendar as I don't have one myself. I really need to know what today's joy is

Shameless placemark as I enjoy my Lindt calendar.

Loving your review and your cat!

Thanks!