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M&s beauty calendar

886 replies

Ivytheterrible · 09/11/2016 13:17

So I want the fabled beauty calendar but I can't find anything to buy on the m&s website.

I need...
New ankle boots
A LBD
Dressy tops for evenings out.
But there is nothing I even want to try on!

I have 3 children aged 1-6 but can only find new socks for them.

What can I buy? Confused

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OverScentedFanjo · 15/11/2016 16:36

Mine has arrived today! UK mail van. Was out walking and saw the van heading for my house so I chased after it! Then he asked me for directions to my house. Told him he was looking for me and he handed the parcel over. TBH I could have been anyone, wasn't at my house, but hey ho!

Needastrongone · 15/11/2016 18:55

Mine arrived in store yesterday, day after I ordered. It came in a big cardboard box, so I am not even going to open the box.

MixedUpConfusion · 15/11/2016 19:01

We should all open them together every day from the 1st...

Bringmewineandcake · 15/11/2016 19:11

I'll do it with you mixedup ...when it turns up. I had a failed delivery while I was out today so it's likely that was the calendar in spite of the earlier text. I've had the rest of my order via Royal Mail today.

Needastrongone · 15/11/2016 20:06

I'm up for that Mixed. Smile

Mrmcgregorsrake · 15/11/2016 20:22

My order came yesterday . Then 2 calendars were left in garden today . Checked my order and definitely only paid for one 😯

MixedUpConfusion · 15/11/2016 20:22

Brilliant! Makes it that little bit more exciting for my first beauty advent calendar Smile

Needastrongone · 15/11/2016 20:35

My first too! Smile

OverScentedFanjo · 15/11/2016 20:37

I'll join you for the opening. I'm using mine as a proper advent calendar.

gaggiagirl · 15/11/2016 23:05

My Alexa chung Pink jumper arrived yesterday, I was initially alarmed by the colour but it's really nice on. Wish I had sized down though but no matter.
I had an email this evening from M&S saying that my calendar would be with me this morning. Must be coming in a deloreon so they can take me back to the future! I'll have to get onto them tomorrow to find out what's going on.

CointreauVersial · 15/11/2016 23:06

I'm definitely opening one box a day through December - I started a thread about it last year, and it was quite interesting to see who rated what.

Costacoffeeplease · 15/11/2016 23:23

I don't live in the uk, but my husband has been over with work and has got me a calendar to bring back Smile

I also ordered the sanctuary one, so do I open both through Dec, or keep one for Jan?

gaggiagirl · 16/11/2016 09:46

costa keep the sanctuary one for January!

Costacoffeeplease · 16/11/2016 09:52

Any reason? Have you had a sneak peek?

The problem is, I have treated my mum and sister to the sanctuary one too, so thought it would be fun to open them together and compare notes, and now I will have the m&s one too...Blush

Costacoffeeplease · 16/11/2016 09:52

Not physically together as we live in different countries, but by email!!

Needastrongone · 16/11/2016 17:51

Sold out online now, apparently. Just tried to order one for DD. Oh well, money saved, I don't have time to go into town in the next week or so.

Seems strange though, if they can be sold online easily, to keep them in store.

Laska5772 · 16/11/2016 18:02

Need (hi!) they had loads (shelves and shelves full) in our local (small island) town M&S today still. I bet they will get more on line.

I saw the Sanctuary Spa one in Boots also its earlier and I think the products look great - better than M&S and its cheaper (£25) .

.Actually everywhere seems brimming with advent calendars ( also saw the Yankie candles one , but not sadly the Boots No7 one )

happypoobum · 16/11/2016 18:36

Cointreau I will happily swap notes with you Smile Can't wait for Dec 1!!!!

Bringmewineandcake · 16/11/2016 21:49

Mine arrived today - yay! Although now I have the challenge that DM wants to open hers all in one go, and I'm looking forward to a daily treat that doesn't involve stuffing my face

Deux · 16/11/2016 23:22

I've got mine. 🙂 I'm going to open mine starting 1st December. DD has a Smiggle advent calendar so we'll squeal together. That'll make the boys go running. 😀

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 17/11/2016 00:00

Just like Ladybirdbookworm I took a sneak preview tonight. I am very pleasantly surprised (although this is my first one so what do I know).

The perfume is one of the most beautiful I've ever smelled as is the Rituals body cream.

Tempted to go down the whole route of cheating and start using both now Grin

shins · 17/11/2016 14:37

Finally got mine, love it! Great skincare and haircare. That Shay & Blue perfume seriously cheap and nasty smelling though, the only dud

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 17/11/2016 15:28

Oh no Shins you can send it my way! I loved it but I like Bulgaria and Narcisco Rodriguez normally so each to their own.

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 17/11/2016 15:48

*Bvlgari Blush bloody phone

theclick · 17/11/2016 17:47

Has anyone opened theirs? I'm considering buying but not sure it's worth it as there is only two items in it i really need