Vogue Advent Calendar 2023 Opening Thread

[HollyGolightly4]

No spoilers before 7AM please.

Happy opening everyone!

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I know you have the calendar!

Thank you @HollyGolightly4 I opened Drawer 1 a while ago, so will stay silent till later 🙂

Hi @ACAC2023! Me too- it's very exciting!

Opened! Me and the kids all got up early this morning as we were so excited. I’ve made up several calendars for them to disguise the fact that my calendar is MASSIVE. They have little gifts in Libertys calendar from last year and it is dwarfed

I like the necklace, I wear yellow gold anyway so have just layered with my other ones. They’ll all be a tangled mess by tonight

How lovely is that though. Waking up, getting jewellery 🥰

I’m not sure how many people actually bought Vogue? I don’t normally wear necklaces but I actually really love this necklace 😁. So happy with it!

So happy with the necklace! I think it's even daintier and prettier IRL than in photos.

I also love the necklace!! Mine was tangled at the back though, so I haven't been able to wear it because I ran out of time 😢. It's so dainty!

Joining! Loved the necklace yesterday- I only wear gold jewellery so this is a nice one for layering.
A bit meh at today - I'll use it - but olaplex has never really done anything for my hair.

I've had the Liberty AC for past few years but wanted a change. After my bit of research I thought I'd give the Vogue one a try. The packaging and artwork is fab. Looking forward to sharing thoughts here!

Pleased with Olaplex No 3! It's so good for all types of hair, not just bleached. I use it every 2 weeks to prevent split ends, so the bottle does last a while.

I’m a bit meh at Olaplex as well, it’s never done much for me. But in fairness it’s a good size and most people seem to rate it

Do we like the moisturiser? I’ve tried it today - seems really good! I’ve been using tretinoin so need industrial strength creams. This one doesn’t sting which is a plus.

Smells weird which usually convinces me that it’s doing something scientific

its a massive container for 30ml though

I quite like the smell of it! I used a little this morning and it seemed nice. I'm not sure how long it takes for something to work though?!

I’m really happy with everything so far🙂.
I got Olaplex 3 in the John Lewis Calendar last year & didn’t try it till summer as it’s best if you wash your hair first and the leave it on, so I didn’t want to try it when it was cold. It was really good.
Haven't opened the moisturiser yet, I might wait until it’s better weather too as it has an SPF in it.
I knew what was in the first 3 drawers but tomorrow will be a surprise.
Apparently, Vogue is now sold out, I’m glad I didn’t wait for a reduction. I didn’t think they would reduce it, who knows if it actually sole out? I know it was expensive but I think the products in this Calendar are worth it.

I don't know this brand so I'm very happy to try. Fancy packaging and feels very luxurious. Good size too!
Very happy with today's offering!
I love that we have so many days left to try!! I remember really missing my calendar the week after Christmas...

Everything has felt like a real treat so far. It was expensive, but it's made me feel like I'm having real luxury. Plus, I love the card for each cover.

Im worried if I abruptly stop getting luxurious daily treats then I might go into shock. Or worse. imagine waking up one morning and there’s no lovely drawer to open 😭
Suggest we buy Jadvent calendars to wean off gradually

Love the idea of a Jadvent calendar!!!

Thoughts on today? I'll have to make a big effort to actually use these products- not really in my daily routine at the moment

Not something I’m keen on, so I’ve opened drawer 5 😂. I’m not treating this Calendar with the respect it deserves!

Oh you're bold! 🤣
Yeah, the packaging is super fancy, but can't imagine me using the powder or blush. Will give it a go but they're very dinky- don't even know if I have a right size brush to use them.

Hope tomorrow is more exciting!

Didn't love today - I don't wear blusher! Posters on the waifs and strays thread were excited though. Hmmmm maybe I should buy little treats in the sale and make up my own jadvent!! Adore the concept.

I never use powders - I prefer to display my massive shiny forehead with confidence thank you very much. I use far too much blusher - sometimes catch myself in mirrors looking faintly like a clown but I like it! I usually use cream blushers but will give this one a go tomorrow and report back

So happy with the elemis this morning! The rose one should suit my sensitive skin better and it'll be worth knowing if I should invest

Oooh lovely Elemis cleansing balm! I’m looking forward to trying this tonight.

Have to say I’ve loved everything so far. I know we were a bit meh yesterday but I’m quite excited about seeing the blusher in the light this morning

Yes, played about with the blush last night and I'll definitely use it.
LOVE the Elemis this morning!! Brilliant size and I've coveted that for a long time! Can't wait to try it out later in his evening.

I've also been using the day cream we got a few days ago and really like it. Two thumbs up from me so far!

The Cleansing Balm looks lovely but quite a strong scent of rose which I don’t like 😢. Can anyone let me know if the scent remains after washing it off, if not I’ll use it.