Those three little words are probably the most dangerous in my vocabulary, but ever since I got absolutely wiped by customs for ordering a shed load of Marc Jacobs from the US, I’ve been slightly put off from ordering from one of my fave US department stores. But, because Nordstrom have a clever knack of getting the most amazing beauty exclusives, the temptation is back.
Shu Uemura Eye & Cheek Palette, $65. All these shades are totally right for me; it’s a palette I’d use over and over again.
Chanel Quatuore Boutons de Chanel, $65. And again, these are brown eye perfection.
And, although I don’t want one, am intrigued by these MacInABox things; all the MAC make up you need to create a look and at a cheaper price than it would be to buy them individually. The one shown is Frisky Girl and each MAC Look In A Box contains instructions on how to get the look (Except no foundation and nothing for brows. And no eyeliner…oh dear, it’s more like half a look in a box).
PS: Thanks to an intrepid reader (see comment box), MAC have as a condition of sale for these boxes that they are not shipped out of the USA. Gee, thanks MAC. That was nice to exclude the rest of the world.
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I tried to order one of those MAC exclusives and when I was about to checkout, it told me that it could not ship internationally for that item! How stupid is that? I just checked on the website again now and it has “Shipping: This item cannot be shipped to international addresses” at the bottom in tiny little writing. I have no idea why they cant be shipped here. Maybe I should get a bundlebox or similar.
Unfortunately, the Anniversary sale starts on the 16th July and I’m sure I’ll want things. Lets hope I pick items that can be shipped to the UK!
****UPDATE**** I just did an online chat with a Nordstrom sales assistant. They said they are unable to ship the MAC Exclusives internationally because “it was one of MAC’s condition’s and they were not advised why this condition was in place”. She was very apologetic though. Shame really, I wanted one of those and the brush sets! ;o(
So now we know.
The same thing happened to me (re:leanne OCD) when I tried to ship a selection of Chanel and MAC products. Although the charges they slap on these things is appalling. I think the customs office must be taking all the money, drugs and foreign fruit and having one never ending party.
That Chanel palette is simply gorgeous.
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p.s – I think the MAC boxes can be bought in their airport based duty free stores, but there is far more limited selection available over here.
Hey Leanne thanks for your research! I’ve added a little PS to the post. X
@BBB Pleasure, glad to be of help! x
@The Beauty Bite, its awful isn’t it? Have you ordered from Nordstrom? Are their custom charges expensive? They are such a big tease!! Sephora is another company that simply will not ship internationally. I think they’d do a good trade. Shame really…