Yikes, sorry ladies, didn't mean for the photos to come out so huge!

I'm going to check out the MAC Graphic Gardens palettes this weekend, to see if I want any of them. I'll also probably order the two Philosophy face washes, possibly one or two of their shower gels, and also potentially the Lancome Indigo Brush Set. So expensive, but such good deals!

Hyzenthlay, I was just about to mention that brush set! I really want them, even thought I'm not sure I need them.

Hyzenthlay, have you used the Microdelivery exfoliating face wash? If you have, what are your thoughts? I have been wanting to try it!

Tini, I've used the Microdelivery Exfoliating Wash and I love it. I use it in the morning it leaves my face super soft, it doesn't strip my skin, and the grains in the wash is not irritating.

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Oh, thanks for the recommendation, Bella! Maybe I will get the big one for the anniversary sale and try it out!! I've been meaning to try it for ages now!

Tini, I LOVE that face wash! It's not harsh at all (at least for me) . . . it actually reminds me a lot of the Aveeno Daily exfoliating wash, except that with the Aveeno the little exfoliating beads ran out after a couple of weeks, and then I didn't feel the exfoliation! This may be more expensive, but I'm nearly at the bottom of the 4 oz. bottle I got in early March, and the solution is still homogenous (er, beads are spread evenly throughout).

Mich, I've already got one of the Lancome Mineral Powder Foundation Brushes and I absolutely ADORE it. It is so soft and I use it for my Smashbox Halo powder and the loose Clinique powder I use when I'm not in the mood for Halo. If the other brushes in the set are as nice as the Powder brush, I'm getting the set and dealing with having another LOVELY powder brush I highly recommend checking out the brush set, because if it's as nice as the powder brush (which sells for $35 some places and $25 at others), the brush set is an INCREDIBLE steal.

I really want the NARS Modern Love palette, but with my trip I don't think I can afford it ...

Oh Jessie, a trip to Germany is MUCH more important!!!

I know...but the palette is so pretty , but I'll do the right thing and resist.

buy it when you come back Jessie
Thank you all - great tips and good ideas in there

Your are tempting me again, Martini!

That is what I am here for, Dana!

I will be back in the city before this sale begins. Thanks Martini
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Thanks for this post Martini! I use LM and will definitely be making a visit to Nordstroms to pick up this kit!!

thanks martini!! im totally getting stuff this time around. decisions decisions!

I haven't really decided - I'm trying to resist the Bobbi Brown set, but I definitely want to pick up the Juicy Couture Viva la Juicy hatbox set, and those Lancome Indigo brushes are quite possibly the most beautiful things in the universe - want want want want want! But I'm not sure I want to pre-order just yet... also, July 17 is my birthday, and what better way to spend it than shopping for makeup?

I'm heading to Nordstrom now to check out these things, woo hoo!

I like the B.E.

So after going into Nordstrom today, swatching all of the colors, and having the MUA do a look on me (from the Graphic Garden palette) so that my friend could watch an application, I determined that I am going to order ALL of the things I thought I would. Ack!

Fresh Cut Palette
Graphic Garden Palette
Baby Blooms Lip Bag
Summer Crop Lip Bag (such GORGEOUS neutral/nudes for me)
Sweet Tease Lookbox
Lancome Brush Set
Philosophy Purity Made Simple Face Cleanser
Philosophy Microdelivery Daily Face Wash

I am cutting myself off for the rest of the summer after this!

Hyzenthlay and Bella - thanks so much for the tip on the Microdelivery Face Wash!! I picked some up from Sephora over the weekend and it!!!

So many of you have mentioned the Lancome brush set, I am adding that to my list of preorders too!!

And Baila, you definitely deserve to treat yourself! It is a SIGN that the sale starts on your B-Day!!!!

Ah, Martini, I am SO glad that you like the face wash! I was actually going to suggest buying a small bottle at Sephora so that you didn't end up with a $50 MASSIVE bottle only to learn that you didn't like it.

I'm also glad to learn that others will be splurging on this sale as much as I am

It all looks beautiful.