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🎄 2025 Style and Beauty Advent Calendar Discussion ***SPOILERS*** THREAD 10

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BakeOffRewatch · 23/11/2025 22:43

Final one before the opening threads. Who is starting the opening threads and for which ones? Please share the links below. There’ll be Waifs and Strays one, DIY, and possibly Harrods, Space NK, Liberty?

On 1st December, the opening threads start, I’ll ask MN to update this post with links.

If you’re looking to continue the chat beyond BACs there is the Beauty chat thread here by @OvaHere : https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5444855-beauty-chat-freebiesgifts-with-purchaseoffers-thread-six
and the perfumistas thread here by @IDontHateRainbows : https://www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5443053-scent-of-the-day-part-six-what-will-the-friendly-perfumistas-spray-next
Both threads are quite spendy, be warned!

Waifs and strays opening thread
thank you @AprilLady

Liberty opening thread www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5452449-liberty-beauty-advent-calendar-2025-opening-thread thank you @IlovePond

Empties and beauty hoarders rehabilitation thread www.mumsnet.com/talk/style_and_beauty/5441152-cant-stop-buying-hoarding-beauty-treats-youre-in-good-company-here thank you @Experiment627

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JoRaRaRa · 01/12/2025 21:12

Branster · 01/12/2025 21:00

@JoRaRaRa I've been saying maybe next year about Guerlain for the last 3 years 😁
The other thread filled up and I'm still trying to catch up but, but, but it was true: finding ACs for my dogs was a real challenge. Some independent shops (pet shops and farm shops) told me they ordered 3 or 4 times more than last year and sold out really quickly. DS found some at a Morrisons store. Can we please have a reminder next August for pet owners to buy the pets' ACs asap. I'll definitely forget.

It definitely HAS to be next year then! 🙂 Even though we've been discussing BACs since July, it really did sneak up on us! I'm glad your pooches have got theirs though. Yeah, we defo need a reminder for next year 🤣

JoRaRaRa · 01/12/2025 21:17

IlovePond · 01/12/2025 21:10

I agree @Branster

DDog approved of his a/c treat just now.

For a very greedy dog he can be quite fussy, so there was an anxious moment where we all gathered round as he licked, sniffed and pawed suspiciously at it, before it was finally deemed acceptable 😹

He’s absolutely filthy and soaked after his walk in the rain, btw, which is absolutely wonderful given he’s only just been to the groomers😾

🤣🤣 I bet this happened in so many houses up and down the country this morning. All sighing with relief that the dog or cat loves their ac 😍

Ours is getting older now, and just refuses to go out in the rain, which is fine with me. I get to the end of the driveway and she just stops and refuses to go any further 🤣 She does though, when she's just been to the groomers, rolls in fox or bird poo 😕 money well spent! Well, at least she smells and looks great for a few hours.

IlovePond · 01/12/2025 21:19

Indeed @JoRaRaRa 😹- ours isn’t a roller, thank goodness but he has many, many other vices!

Octovent · 01/12/2025 21:41

Ddog had to have a cat advent calendar because that's all that was left. Shocking organisation skills from me considering how much time and investment goes into my own BACs. She loves it though, much more than she loved the Aldi one she had last year Gin

OchonAgusOchonOh · 01/12/2025 22:23

Peridot1 · 01/12/2025 10:08

@BakeOffRewatch - you have done n amazing job in the threads. Enjoy your calendar.

@JoRaRaRa - am very impressed with your dedication to your Frankenstein calendar. It seems like it was almost a full time job!

@OchonAgusOchonOh - enjoy Dublin today. Where will you be? I miss Grafton Street at Christmas. And Henry Street back in the day!

A meeting in the city centre. Had the afternoon off then to go shopping. I liked the two 50ml perfumes so am willing to take a chance on the others

OchonAgusOchonOh · 01/12/2025 22:24

JoRaRaRa · 01/12/2025 21:17

🤣🤣 I bet this happened in so many houses up and down the country this morning. All sighing with relief that the dog or cat loves their ac 😍

Ours is getting older now, and just refuses to go out in the rain, which is fine with me. I get to the end of the driveway and she just stops and refuses to go any further 🤣 She does though, when she's just been to the groomers, rolls in fox or bird poo 😕 money well spent! Well, at least she smells and looks great for a few hours.

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One of mine is black so unfortunately the fox poo is not obvious until you are within smelling distance. Thankfully it's less frequent as she has gotten older.

IlovePond · 02/12/2025 11:29

Out of stock already @JoRaRaRa 🙀Just as well - I mustn’t buy anything else - not at that price point, anyway.

It looks like a lovely calendar, though.

TheCryingTheBitchAndTheFloordrobe · 02/12/2025 11:32

JoRaRaRa · 02/12/2025 10:46

I reckon that’s actually a great price. Slightly tempted to put one away for next year.

TheCryingTheBitchAndTheFloordrobe · 02/12/2025 11:34

IlovePond · 02/12/2025 11:29

Out of stock already @JoRaRaRa 🙀Just as well - I mustn’t buy anything else - not at that price point, anyway.

It looks like a lovely calendar, though.

I don’t know whether to be relieved or a bit sad about that one!

OvaHere · 02/12/2025 14:00

Damn. I've been looking out for a discount on that Misoma Calendar

Growlybear83 · 02/12/2025 14:14

The Liberty men’s calendar has sold out today. I’m quite glad as I keep going back to my basket and hovering over the checkout button. 😆

OvaHere · 02/12/2025 14:17

Growlybear83 · 02/12/2025 14:14

The Liberty men’s calendar has sold out today. I’m quite glad as I keep going back to my basket and hovering over the checkout button. 😆

Only around 7/8 months before they show up again to tempt us. 😂

Sexentric · 02/12/2025 14:45

Im going to be ready and waiting for the Harrods fragrance one next year.

LightandBreezy · 02/12/2025 16:28

@Sexentric I thought I was this year 😅 I haven't forgiven them for the early release on the app yet, grrr.

TreesinthePark · 02/12/2025 19:17

Sexentric · 02/12/2025 14:45

Im going to be ready and waiting for the Harrods fragrance one next year.

Getting one of these should be a professional sport!

IDontKnowWhatYouMean · 03/12/2025 15:38

Aldi BAC is reduced to £9.99 if anyone is still interested in hoovering up the dregs!

Thelifeofawife · 03/12/2025 17:26

IDontKnowWhatYouMean · 03/12/2025 15:38

Aldi BAC is reduced to £9.99 if anyone is still interested in hoovering up the dregs!

I completely forgot that I have one of these (paid full price; meh) - goodness knows where I’ve put it 🙈😅

JoRaRaRa · 03/12/2025 18:10

Thelifeofawife · 03/12/2025 17:26

I completely forgot that I have one of these (paid full price; meh) - goodness knows where I’ve put it 🙈😅

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That's funny that you've forgotten about it, and lost it 🤣🤣

Thelifeofawife · 03/12/2025 18:34

JoRaRaRa · 03/12/2025 18:10

That's funny that you've forgotten about it, and lost it 🤣🤣

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I keep forgetting that I have the JL BAC as well! I think that’s a sign I’ve bought too much stuff!

Hope everyone is enjoying opening their BACs!
I've not joined any of the threads yet, I’m trying to redirect my attention to buying Christmas gifts. I’ve been happy with my first couple of days of Harrods & SNK BACs though (I popped my LE Lipgloss from Boop beauty into day 1 as an extra treat 😁)

Thelifeofawife · 03/12/2025 18:34

JoRaRaRa · 03/12/2025 18:10

That's funny that you've forgotten about it, and lost it 🤣🤣

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I keep forgetting that I have the JL BAC as well! I think that’s a sign I’ve bought too much stuff!

Hope everyone is enjoying opening their BACs!
I've not joined any of the threads yet, I’m trying to redirect my attention to buying Christmas gifts. I’ve been happy with my first couple of days of Harrods & SNK BACs though (I popped my LE Lipgloss from Boop beauty into day 1 as an extra treat 😁)

Cyclingmummy1 · 03/12/2025 18:38

IDontKnowWhatYouMean · 03/12/2025 15:38

Aldi BAC is reduced to £9.99 if anyone is still interested in hoovering up the dregs!

Where??? Couldn't see any in my local stores.

JoRaRaRa · 03/12/2025 19:09

Thelifeofawife · 03/12/2025 18:34

I keep forgetting that I have the JL BAC as well! I think that’s a sign I’ve bought too much stuff!

Hope everyone is enjoying opening their BACs!
I've not joined any of the threads yet, I’m trying to redirect my attention to buying Christmas gifts. I’ve been happy with my first couple of days of Harrods & SNK BACs though (I popped my LE Lipgloss from Boop beauty into day 1 as an extra treat 😁)

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You should join us on the Harrods and SNK opening threads 😁 it's quite nice hearing people's thoughts on the products.

I managed to get quite a few of my Christmas presents on black Friday. I wish I'd thought to get my step mum's and BIL presents in a deal too 😕

JoRaRaRa · 03/12/2025 19:10

@Thelifeofawife are you not opening the John lewis one? How many have you ended up with? I think you have more than me now 🤣 I stopped and focused on edits thinking I was being good 🙈

MiaN · 03/12/2025 19:16

Wrong thread, I am sorry!