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Who's getting the M&S advent calendar then?

120 replies

Anymajordude · 09/11/2017 16:41

I ordered mine today. So excited, I've never had one before.

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CMOTDibbler · 09/11/2017 16:42

Me - I ummmed and ahhed about it, and then realised I was still enjoying using things from last years one now, so it really had given me a year of pleasure

Tentomidnight · 09/11/2017 16:42

Me! I'm very excited, can't wait for December 1st

Nanasueathome · 09/11/2017 16:43

I’ve ordered one for my Daughter in law

Anymajordude · 09/11/2017 16:44

I was umming and aahing in the shop for ages today. I walked out without it but regretted it so had to go online.

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HeyRoly · 09/11/2017 16:45

I have caved for the first time.

Rachie1986 · 09/11/2017 16:46

I went in first thing and got one. Missed out last year so I'm so excited!

Rachie1986 · 09/11/2017 16:46

I went in first thing and got one. Missed out last year so I'm so excited!

YouWereRight · 09/11/2017 17:05

I got one today. Looking at the contents it looks more make up heavy than last year, but I did very much enjoy last years. Can't wait till December to Doug in.

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Anymajordude · 09/11/2017 17:16

I ordered a new sports bra so I could get it and I really need a new sports bra. What happens if I have to send it back? Do I have to send the calendar back too?

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TracyBeakerSoYeah · 09/11/2017 17:25

I've ordered one too for the very first time.
I got mine with school uniform & some Christmas stocking fillers.
I blame you lot & naughty Jane from BBB Grin

AmethystMoon · 09/11/2017 17:28

Ordered mine this morning online.......and then grabbed one in store this afternoon! I've decanted it on the train on the way home Blush
Loving it....some similar products to previous years but nothing I'm not pleased with. Usually there a few meh bits. Quite a few face creams which will be good for throughout the year. Also a bodycream I've been dying to try to get rid of the bumps on my upper arms. It's expensive for full size but I can see if it works first this way.
Very pleased.....going to use box as a DIY advent for my Dd Grin

MartinRohdesBellybuttonFluff · 09/11/2017 17:28

Got one today. I am half thinking of not bothering to wait to open a box each day in December. Last year the perfume was broken and I was so looking forward to using it so I might at least check that everything inside is ok and use anything I need at the moment (eg, cleanser or mascara) without running out and buying it!

I am not really playing by the rules! Grin

happymama99 · 09/11/2017 17:30

I'm got one last year and I'll be getting it again. I didn't use it as an advent calendar though. I kept some bits and used others as stocking fillers for family

Baileystruffle · 09/11/2017 17:30

I got it online at 7.30 this morning. I think I will use everything in it except maybe 1 item so looked better to me than most of the others! Can't wait to start opening it!

ScattyMcScatty · 09/11/2017 18:34

I loved it last year but went for the Look Fantastic this time and asos that was quickly opened so doesn't count, however, I did a sneaky order earlier with some jeans I got last year that are still going strong so will give the advent to mil as she's been a diamond in recent months.

TheMendedDrum · 09/11/2017 18:37

I've got one for my DSis. I hope she enjoys it Halo

Dailystuck71 · 09/11/2017 18:47

I’ll get one tomorrow but I just open it. I am rubbish at waiting plus I want the lippy!

2014newme · 09/11/2017 19:08

Yes not had it before hope it's better than the crap clarins one I had last year

CointreauVersial · 09/11/2017 21:25

I've ordered mine - I've had one every year, and they don't disappoint. No Spoilers! I'm saving mine for December.

I have discovered some great products I hadn't tried before and have repurchased since, and there's usually a swapsies thread on MN so you can get more of the things you like.

Nettletheelf · 09/11/2017 22:11

Bought this morning. Looks as fab as ever. Made myself instantly forget the contents (which were unboxed on a table next to a pile of calendars).

PickAChew · 09/11/2017 22:13

I ordered ds2 a coat from there, today, so ordered one for my niece, as she enjoyed the one I got her last year, instead of the family ritual of money for Christmas.

jollygoose · 09/11/2017 22:19

I kept last years and have used it this year with my own gifts inside for my dd. It has been quite hard work finding enough variation to fill the boxes and some things I bought have been just too big. This is most definitely a one off but I do hope she likes it.

AllPizzasGreatAndSmall · 09/11/2017 22:26

I had intended getting one but I had a look at the list of contents and decided that I didn't really need some random make-up that may not be colours I would choose or any body lotions etc. I would probably like to try a couple of the skincare items but decided on balance it would be better to spend the money on something I know I will use.

TillyVonMilly · 09/11/2017 22:28

Ordered mine at 7.30 this morning, along with some underwear. I wasn’t sure about getting one but DP saw it on something yesterday and said “aren’t you going to get one?” So I thought I’d best oblige Grin

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