quote:Originally posted by Supercalifragilistic:
Just having a look at the Jo Malone stuff on ebay- there's loads of samples/minatures so might be worth testing them first?
They do a kind of " selection box" thing too, small sizes of different flavours in one of their lovely boxes..
White Jasmine and Mint is lovely, a really fresh smell.
quote:Originally posted by tupps:quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:
Does a Jo Malone candle not look a bit unsightly once it's burned down a bit and gone sooty?
besides they send you really long matches so you don't have to do the upside down malarkey with a fag lighter..
class..
Oooooh, it comes with *lowers voice to a mere whisper* accessories????
Long posh matches!!!
God I am such a sucker for this stuff!
quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:*risks wrath*quote:Originally posted by Miss_S:quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:
Does a Jo Malone candle not look a bit unsightly once it's burned down a bit and gone sooty?
No, Jo Malone candles have standards you know!
I'm not being funny but I had a look at the site and it looks a little old ladyish.
*runs*
Is a box of Swan Vestas with the home candle then?
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
Oooooh, it comes with *lowers voice to a mere whisper* accessories????
Long posh matches!!!
God I am such a sucker for this stuff!
yep... in another cool box.. so your candle may never be sooty..
quote:Originally posted by tupps:quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:
Does a Jo Malone candle not look a bit unsightly once it's burned down a bit and gone sooty?
besides they send you really long matches so you don't have to do the upside down malarkey with a fag lighter..
class..
I have a Lime candle at the mo....never goes black and sooty and love the matchbox that comes with......only get them as a Christmas treat tho...
keep the boxes too....to keep me knick knacks in hate throwing the black ribbons away.....
Night Menty x
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
Is a box of Swan Vestas with the home candle then?
and " get yer gas lighters.. three for a pound" with the miniature ones.
I have a lime tree. Well, it's not really mine. Belongs to my MILquote:Originally posted by Syd:
I have a Lime candle at the mo....never goes black and sooty and love the matchbox that comes with......only get them as a Christmas treat tho...
You don't see any of that sort of stuff here though, because it has a 60% import tax on it.
I have excel booted up.... hubby has been nagging for my bday wish list...
have to be careful what I put on it though.. is a bit like the boots 3 for 2 offers (as in you get the cheapest free).... well he's like that with my wish lists... he ignored my request for JPG Classique for ages cos there were cheaper options.
Will buy cheaper stuff myself... and put a home candle on the wish list.
have to be careful what I put on it though.. is a bit like the boots 3 for 2 offers (as in you get the cheapest free).... well he's like that with my wish lists... he ignored my request for JPG Classique for ages cos there were cheaper options.
Will buy cheaper stuff myself... and put a home candle on the wish list.
quote:Originally posted by Slinkiwitchx:quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
Is a box of Swan Vestas with the home candle then?
and " get yer gas lighters.. three for a pound" with the miniature ones.
quote:Originally posted by Syd:
I have a Lime candle at the mo....never goes black and sooty and love the matchbox that comes with......only get them as a Christmas treat tho...
I got my first Jo Malone candle as part of a pampering crimbo present.. they spoiled me forever.. gits.. you can't go back to a Glade essence of fakery after that..
quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:I have a lime tree. Well, it's not really mine. Belongs to my MILquote:Originally posted by Syd:
I have a Lime candle at the mo....never goes black and sooty and love the matchbox that comes with......only get them as a Christmas treat tho...
You don't see any of that sort of stuff here though, because it has a 60% import tax on it.
60%!!!
quote:Originally posted by faerykelstar:
Korres shower gel and body lotion. It smells so delicious I could eat it! mmmmm
Mmmm never heard of that- looks good for 'everyday'
Uhuh. On every single import.quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
60%!!!
quote:Originally posted by tupps:quote:Originally posted by Syd:
I have a Lime candle at the mo....never goes black and sooty and love the matchbox that comes with......only get them as a Christmas treat tho...
I got my first Jo Malone candle as part of a pampering crimbo present.. they spoiled me forever.. gits.. you can't go back to a Glade essence of fakery after that..
All Glade products smell the same to me no matter what they call them...
quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:Uhuh. On every single import.quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
60%!!!
You have the Sun tho.....stop complaining
quote:Originally posted by Miss_S:quote:Originally posted by Supercalifragilistic:
Just having a look at the Jo Malone stuff on ebay- there's loads of samples/minatures so might be worth testing them first?
Just had a quick look - they're popular aren't they - bidding frenzies ahoy!
OH BUGGER- should have kept it zipped, we'll all be bidding against each other LOL!
quote:Originally posted by Supercalifragilistic:quote:Originally posted by faerykelstar:
Korres shower gel and body lotion. It smells so delicious I could eat it! mmmmm
Mmmm never heard of that- looks good for 'everyday'
It's really nice, my bro bought it me for christmas and now I'm never going back, although my old fave was palmolive honey and milk. the korres body lotion has such a lovely smell and lasts all day. i use the guava one.
quote:Originally posted by Syd:
You have the Sun tho.....stop complaining
quote:Originally posted by Mentalist:
That site looks amazing too. Going to have to be really nice to OH now. I have to be careful what I use on my skin as it is very dry and so many products have very harsh chemicals in them. These two sites look like they might be ideal though.
I have dry skin too but my Consultant recommended using Dove products as they are pure without added chemicals.
I have to say that I now use all Dove products on my skin and I'm very pleased with them although I still use L'Occitane Hand Cream.
quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:Uhuh. On every single import.quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
60%!!!
Even if its... ebay (and hence just a plain ol package... no customs declaration on it)?
I have autoimmune problems and proper rub a bar of solid cocoa butter all over every morning and night to stop me from cracking. That's about as adventurous as I dare get. 
quote:Originally posted by tupps:
I got my first Jo Malone candle as part of a pampering crimbo present.. they spoiled me forever.. gits.. you can't go back to a Glade essence of fakery after that..
I know my daughter bought me a face cream...Creme de something (Memory like a sieve).....she told me that is was the cream of cremes.....I used it and to this day cos I can't afford to replace it I am afraid me face will fall off 
right I'm just going to print off this thread and see if I can wangle a discount next time I'm toddling down Sloane Street.. 
quote:Originally posted by HyacinthB:quote:Originally posted by Mentalist:
That site looks amazing too. Going to have to be really nice to OH now. I have to be careful what I use on my skin as it is very dry and so many products have very harsh chemicals in them. These two sites look like they might be ideal though.
I have dry skin too but my Consultant recommended using Dove products as they are pure without added chemicals.
I have to say that I now use all Dove products on my skin and I'm very pleased with them although I still use L'Occitane Hand Cream.
I love the creaminess of Dove products - they always lather really well and last pretty long considering
The last time I had anything sent to me customs held it for three monthsquote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
Even if its... ebay (and hence just a plain ol package... no customs declaration on it)?
quote:Originally posted by Syd:quote:Originally posted by tupps:
I got my first Jo Malone candle as part of a pampering crimbo present.. they spoiled me forever.. gits.. you can't go back to a Glade essence of fakery after that..
SYD... that is Creme de la Mer.... it is the dogs doo dahs!!
They do more than just that creme... you can get these technical capsule thingys.... oh, if I was rich.... lol!
But the creme de la mer cream is fab. Just that its ÂĢ100 a pot!
quote:Originally posted by Mentalist:
Right you lot I'm off, I've been up since 3.00am and I'm knackered. Plus staying on here could seriously lead to bankruptcy!! Nighty-night
NGB- sweet dreams of orange blossom, lime, basil, mandarin, nutmeg x
quote:Originally posted by Syd:quote:Originally posted by tupps:
I got my first Jo Malone candle as part of a pampering crimbo present.. they spoiled me forever.. gits.. you can't go back to a Glade essence of fakery after that..
creme de la mer? oooo I saw that in Sephora in Paris.. on disply to test.. no-one looking.. now while I didn't dare have away with it I do confess to slathering every exposed bit of me in it... it's like ÂĢ115 or something for a pot..
quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:The last time I had anything sent to me customs held it for three monthsquote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
Even if its... ebay (and hence just a plain ol package... no customs declaration on it)?
3 months!!! I used to import jewellery findings and gems from a supplier in the states... but customs made it impossible, holding on to stuff (though not for 3 months)... and then sending the postie to demand the ransom before handing over our order!
quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:
I'm not being funny but I had a look at the site and it looks a little old ladyish.
*runs*
It's retro innit?!?
I got a jo malone bath oil gift set for xmas, have to say i'm not that impressed, i wouldnt buy it myself even if it was reasonably priced.
The fancy box does impress my bathroom visitors though
The fancy box does impress my bathroom visitors though
quote:Originally posted by tupps:quote:Originally posted by Syd:quote:Originally posted by tupps:
I got my first Jo Malone candle as part of a pampering crimbo present.. they spoiled me forever.. gits.. you can't go back to a Glade essence of fakery after that..
creme de la mer? oooo I saw that in Sephora in Paris.. on disply to test.. no-one looking.. now while I didn't dare have away with it I do confess to slathering every exposed bit of me in it... it's like ÂĢ115 or something for a pot..
Totally worth it though.
Some of the technical higher range stuff is getting stupid though.. when its over a grand a go... but the basic creme de la mer... purrrrrr!
You should read the scientific bit!
Actually, I once tried to send some stones (nowt flash) to my mother when she was alive and got a firm rejection. They said I had to export them and needed some licence or whatever.....quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
3 months!!! I used to import jewellery findings and gems from a supplier in the states... but customs made it impossible, holding on to stuff (though not for 3 months)... and then sending the postie to demand the ransom before handing over our order!
quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
Totally worth it though.
Some of the technical higher range stuff is getting stupid though.. when its over a grand a go... but the basic creme de la mer... purrrrrr!
You should read the scientific bit!
Jesus.. my bank manager is going to love me..
quote:Originally posted by tupps:
right I'm just going to print off this thread and see if I can wangle a discount next time I'm toddling down Sloane Street..
Ye'll have to delete the ebay posts Tupps!
quote:Originally posted by Penny Gabrielwise:Actually, I once tried to send some stones (nowt flash) to my mother when she was alive and got a firm rejection. They said I had to export them and needed some licence or whatever.....quote:Originally posted by Dirtyprettygirlthing:
3 months!!! I used to import jewellery findings and gems from a supplier in the states... but customs made it impossible, holding on to stuff (though not for 3 months)... and then sending the postie to demand the ransom before handing over our order!
They seem to make it up as they go along. We had a business account... we had a customs code etc. We weren't importing diamonds or anything... was mainly semi precious cut stones and settings. What really pished me off, was when I tried to find out how they wanted me to go about it... I could never get a straight answer... or even the same answer. Bloody crooks!
quote:Originally posted by Supercalifragilistic:quote:Originally posted by tupps:
right I'm just going to print off this thread and see if I can wangle a discount next time I'm toddling down Sloane Street..
Ye'll have to delete the ebay posts Tupps!
bugger...