Beauty Advent Calendars Thread 12 - reeling in the aftermath of SFAC, we soldier on... 💄💋

[LightandBreezy]

Welcome to the 12th thread, we still have 50 days till the daily unboxing officially starts, although I very much doubt any of our calendars will remain untouched until then 😂
Still time for lots more friendly chat, tips and discount codes - to cut down on links as a poster requested, here's link to some very comprehensive run-downs of the calendars https://beauty-detective.com/category/beauty-advent-calendars/
When enjoying those breakdowns please remember that some are OOS already - Harrod's Fragrance, Harrod's Beauty and Selfridges Beauty to name a few.

Remember not to refresh the page

To distract myself from sfac I’ve noticed cult beauty are stocking the Jo loves AC. This could be an interesting purchase if any code works on it.

Just a heads up that if you have Monzo they have 5% Cashback on purchases from Selfridges but you have to load it to your card before purchasing to claim it!

Oh I missed this bit. So I need to tell DH not to refresh the page? Does he just stay in the queue and go to his wishlist?

Tell him to have your account open on his phone or ipad browser and not just the app. The hack appeared to work on a browser rather than app. Use the app for the queue (just in case) and try browsers for the add to bag from favourites.

Best of luck 😘

Hopefully if he leaves it and doesn't refresh, he shouldn't need the wish list hack 🤞🏻

I had exact same dilemma last weekend and asked for opinion on here. I had planned to spend BD credit on Strathberry bag when Liberty would have £300 for £200. Number of lovely posters replied and helped me make a decision. Can only thank for everyone’s feedback and experience with their own Strathberries. @IlovePond you put the final piece in the puzzle. I know it wasn’t your intention, but when you said it didn’t seem like I even liked that bag, it made me realise I really did, but was sweating about the practicalities. My bags usually are quite big, I can chuck a big block of cheddar and loaf of sourdough there if needs be. And I would go everywhere with them be it a nice meal or theatre or anything. 😅 I am very excited about the imminent delivery 😊

If you can’t find anything on the offer now, I would wait for winter sales. Over years I have bought there some home accessories like velvet cushions and craft supplies/ kits from haberdashery department. All very nice quality.

I thought the email subject meant that CB were doing a frag calendar, I got all excited 🤣 despite saying last night that I was 'done' (unless the Harrods h&b is still in stock in store).

Thank you for the advice - I have just passed your message to him. ♥️

I don't understand why they don't just give us a time that the queue will open. I've got the app and browser open so we will see!

The radio informs me that today is Internetional Failure Day😦 Not an auspicious day for Selfridges to choose - good luck all!

I think they're trying to keep it on the low down so that genuine customers get it instead of just reseller bots.

Last time people were complaining that the time was published in advance. They can't win.

Good luck everyone with SFAC!

if you have Lloyds card, they have in everyday offers 5% cashback on Selfridges purchases. You have to activate the offer first though!

The add to bag button still appears for a split second. I think the hack might still work once stock gets released.

So I am back in school run and secondary school visit so phone only . I am not hopeful but I have it in my wish list I just don’t know if this stress is worth it . Those scalpers might be getting my money 😬

@OvaHere and @pinkchampagne1 , that’s exactly what I did last week. Got into the queue via the app on my phone (number 30,000+ 😬) then also opened my account on the Selfridges website on my iPad. The wish list hack worked brilliantly on my tablet, but at the same time I kept my place in the queue on the phone app until the website order confirmed. Good luck everyone 🤞😊

i’m trying this morning for my sisters advent 🤞🤞🤞

Good luck everyone. When I try and go through on the app where I'm logged in it is saying access restricted on the calendar page. Hopefully not a bad sign of things to come!

I’m having the same. However, I’m in Europe on holidays so I wonder if that’s the issue. 🤔

Maybe they'll remove the restriction when the time comes.

Right, I have to go out now. I'm a bit disappointed I can't share this with you in real time but best of luck everyone. I really hope you all get one. 💕

Sat in a car park not sure can risk going on a building.

Good luck everyone, I JUST GOT A NOTIFICATION

But it doesn't seem to be on sale yet 😂First time I've had an early notification!