I wasn't intending on posting this so soon, especially after the item was damaged in transit (will go into that in a bit), but I'm really excited to show you and the service I received was fantastic so I'm going to share now! :)
The main point of this haul from beautieshk was this gorgeous eyeshadow palette:
Jill Stuart Jewel Crystal Eyes in 101 Smoky Quartz.
I spotted this on Mona's blog and youtube and instantly fell in love with it. I searched for more swatches and came across Kathi's blog post, after that I was completely sold. (Both ladies blogs are amazing by the way ;D)
However finding this palette in itself was quite a mission, it was limited edition and exclusive to Taiwan only late last year I think. It has since completely sold out and I was lucky enough to find it on beautieshk (still available) for below retail price.
Such a lovely palette, the eyeshadows are soft and easy to work with. My first Jill Stuart eyeshadow palette and I'm very much in love with it, although I heard not all of their quads are like this one...
The next and final purchase was a complete impulse buy as the price was quite good and I was chatting to the ladies on twitter about it and caved in. The price has since gone up though :( but I think I paid pre-order price.
The set is made out of ceramic so it's pretty heavy. Beautiful silver detail around the edges with the J logo on each piece.
It is a very nice collectors piece to have.
Through transit the lid to the square pot (cotton wool pot) somehow broke. I instantly emailed the seller with the image and received a mega fast response notifying me that they will send a replacement. Very impressed.
In fact the service I had received from the beginning has been excellent.
During my order I noted to the seller to cellotape my package down safely as with a previous order I had made back in December the package was not sealed with tape. This shocked me especially as it came from Hong Kong and anyone could have opened it etc. I expected the seller to be more vigilant with this order (I mean Jill Stuart is not cheap!) but the next thing I hear is that my shipping method had been upgraded to UPS with no extra charges, meaning my order got to me in two days in a safely sealed bag! Super impressed and definitely recomended!
I'll keep you updated with the replacement if anything crops up :)
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omg, it's so lovely! :d
ReplyDeleteawh, I hope you will get your replacement soon :)
ahhh soooo pretty :) I love the eyeshadow pallet and the container set is adorable
ReplyDeletethanks for the hair dye advise :) I think im going to get that one xoxo
The make up holder pieces are gorgeous! especially since its made out ceramic.
ReplyDeleteThe service of that site seems really reliable and up to standard because I know some sites who don't hold responsibilty when things break in the post. Planning to buy loads of jill stuart cosmetics when I go on holiday this year :)
Oh wow, the eye shadow packaging is so cute! I hope you get the replacement soon :)It's such a pretty way to store make up :P Xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, gorgeous, GORGEOUS haul, awww the pretty palette, standard colour combination, but classics definitely rock!!
ReplyDeletethat palette is GORGEOUS!! ah so sad that it broke good thing you get a replacement!
ReplyDeleteI just love all jill stuart stuff. but i always think it's wayy tooo expensive ~!! =( but everything looks so lovely xD
ReplyDeleteNooooooooooooooooo!!! I am sorry that it cracked. I love the shadow. I have the other one. Let's compare? xx
ReplyDeleteThat palette looks gorgeous, they all look like such pretty colours! Especially the pink :) That sucks that the pot broke in transit, but yay for getting a replacement so quickly! xx
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