Down the Indie Rabbit Hole

[Allison H]

I can already tell trying to have good swatches and stuff for a review is going to take so much time! I will crank it out though, but I'm importing 200 photos :blink: I want to mention also that I found a hair in one of my Geek Chic shadows. I tend to have cat hair all over me, but I know it wasn't me because it was halfway under the pigment in the clamshell. Now, I'm not one to bat an eye at a hair in my food, I just take it out and keep eating, but this was a little worrying and makes me wonder about the sanitation practices over at GCC.

The more I hear of this company, the less excited I am by them. Eek.

 

[chibimorph]

I can already tell trying to have good swatches and stuff for a review is going to take so much time! I will crank it out though, but I'm importing 200 photos  :blink:  I want to mention also that I found a hair in one of my Geek Chic shadows. I tend to have cat hair all over me, but I know it wasn't me because it was halfway under the pigment in the clamshell. Now, I'm not one to bat an eye at a hair in my food, I just take it out and keep eating, but this was a little worrying and makes me wonder about the sanitation practices over at GCC.

/emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> Oh shoot - I had hoped they fixed their sanitation issues (several years ago someone found fingerprints at the bottom of the jars after they depotted the shadow - other people decided to check their jars and found some also; there have also been moldy/fuzzy lip-product stories but I don't know if that's because of shelf-life or not using the appropriate formulation/preservatives).

You might also want to send an email asking if it might have been due to production. I think the sample baggies sometimes have fibers in them (since the ziplock bags are heat-sealed at the sides and that can lead to peeling). But GCC uses clamshells... so I don't know.

 

[mandithomas89]

YES. SO EXCITED. :wub:   

Yay!!! Awesome to see someone on here that shares my excitement for that one. I'm already having withdrawls that the half season ended lol. And the peacock looking one that both groups posted previews of is so cool!

Hopefully. I know they'll be adding more new scents such as S'mores (I'm not sure when though).

Omg I didn't know that but I will definitely be needing that. Makes me want a S'more poptart right now. 

Of course they added hair oils after I already checked out but I may just wait until restock part 2 to check them out. Has anyone tried HoG's hair oils? Do I need them?? WHY DO I WANT THEM SO BADLY? 

I really want them too but I saw someone post on their facebook and suggest minis of those too and they said something like "that's a good idea" so now I'm just waiting to see if they do minis. I'm all about the minis of everything.

Shout-out to Haus of Gloi for quickly repairing a screw-up. Last week I received a sample of Olde Cider Haus, instead of the samples of Rose City and Satyr I'd ordered. I received no tracking email, but I did get a packet containing my missing samples and an extra of Lavender Sugar, which I quite like too. I know now what I'll be ordering next week! I'm really liking Rose City; it has a nice tart bite to it that I find very appealing.

That's awesome! I'm still waiting on a fix for a similar issue. Matt had said they'd send out the other one after he got back from his trip a couple weeks ago and I still haven't gotten anything. 

(Also, my new favorite pastime: Watching the Espionage Kickstarter.  The goal is $75k.  It started today at 8am.  It ends on October 6th.  They're currently over $27k.  I'm *really* looking forward to seeing their stretch goals!)

Kind of interested in this. If you pay into it at one level, can you decide to spend more later?

Thank you ladies for all of the input on Geek Chic. I've never purchased from them, but I'll keep all of your comments for future reference. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />

In other news I received my sample order from Notoriously Morbid! A few of my samples happen to be a few colors she no longer has, so I hope I don't fall in love with those colors! Booberry's Cookies is amazing by the way!

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I totally forgot I picked out Booberry's Cookies as my freebie with my Blood Countess order! Can't wait to try it!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Um. I literally want everything in this whole shop. 

https://www.etsy.com/shop/sucreabeille

I mean, there's Dexter soap. And a Steven King Collection. And Sweeney Todd. Eeeeek!

 

[tacehtpuekam]

Also feeling Witch Baby Soap. 

http://www.witchbabysoap.com/

Like I really need any more soap. Or lotion. Or scrubs. But I will probably place orders anyway! :blush:

 

[Kelly Silva]

Geek Chic Cosmetics Portals Collection swatches done over primer, I can't fit all my thoughts here, but the quick review of just this collection is that I like the colors, they match the Portal games well, they don't all match the swatches on the Geek Chic website, and they're not all very unique, but overall they were nice shadows/colors. And the Companion Cube and Will There Really Be...Cake? colors were heavily pigmented with one swipe.

Combustible Lemon, Companion Cube, Portal Blue, Portal Orange, Will There Really Be...Cake?

 

[Bflopolska]

It's better to post the reviews themselves. Just posting a link to them or saying something like "my review is on my blog" rather than posting the review itself is a violation of MUT's terms of service, and the link/post would have to be removed.

OY, I forgot about that!

And UGH, the stuff I'm reading already...seriously, a hair in the middle of a clamshell??? Now I'm actually a little nervous. I thought the shades I received were decent enough, but average. Grossness is a dealbreaker, though. I'm glad all I got were samples.

 

[trekkersangel]

Ah man!!!  I missed the VC again!!!  I was ready to stay up super late too (even though I wake up at 5 am to get everyone ready for school & out the door on time).  I spent the day painting my bathroom & literally crashed at 9:30 without realizing it.  By the time I woke up at 3am, (oops) everything was sold out.  Today was not my day when it comes to snagging the indies I wanted.  ha ha ha.

I'll definitely have to try again next month.  (Or when you gals tell me more slots open up.  I LOVE YOU ALL for keeping me informed of the pretties I need in my life.)  You must post lots & lots of pics of this collection because I love Tim Curry!!

 

[Lolo22]

Maybe it's just me but I hopped on to NM right away last night and just wasn't feeling the preview. /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" /> hopefully next month!

 

[meaganola]

Kind of interested in this. If you pay into it at one level, can you decide to spend more later?

Absolutely.  I do that all the time.  With Kickstarter, you don't actually pay until the campaign ends, so you can go up and down as long as the campaign is still in process and the level you want is still available (only one Diana Prince -- the $250 grab bag level -- left!).  And then you can do add-ons, and those are usually purchased when the Backer Kit stuff goes out, which is typically quite a bit after the campaign ends, so you will probably have a second chance to save up and spend!

 

[elizabethrose]

Tempted to pick up a few things from HOG.. I have samples in Tobac, Cozy Sweater and The Horseman in my cart. I really want Olde Cider Haus! Sad I missed it! I also want a hair oil but I really want to smell these first!

Edit: I went ahead and ordered even though there was no Olde Cider Haus. I picked up another sample in Picaroon (even though it sounds summery) just because.

 

[mandithomas89]

Ah man!!!  I missed the VC again!!!  I was ready to stay up super late too (even though I wake up at 5 am to get everyone ready for school & out the door on time).  I spent the day painting my bathroom & literally crashed at 9:30 without realizing it.  By the time I woke up at 3am, (oops) everything was sold out.  Today was not my day when it comes to snagging the indies I wanted.  ha ha ha.

I'll definitely have to try again next month.  (Or when you gals tell me more slots open up.  I LOVE YOU ALL for keeping me informed of the pretties I need in my life.)  You must post lots & lots of pics of this collection because I love Tim Curry!!

@@trekkersangel She should be adding a few additional subscriptions today! She'll post in the facebook group when she does! 

Absolutely.  I do that all the time.  With Kickstarter, you don't actually pay until the campaign ends, so you can go up and down as long as the campaign is still in process and the level you want is still available (only one Diana Prince -- the $250 grab bag level -- left!).  And then you can do add-ons, and those are usually purchased when the Backer Kit stuff goes out, which is typically quite a bit after the campaign ends, so you will probably have a second chance to save up and spend!

Awesome! Thanks for the info! I haven't participated in any Kickstarter campaigns before, but this looks cool so I definitely want to get in on it.

 

[Kelly Silva]

Edit: I went ahead and ordered even though there was no Olde Cider Haus. I picked up another sample in Picaroon (even though it sounds summery) just because.

Picaroon sounds summery but I think it could be an all year perfume. To me, it mostly smells like the lime note.

Awesome! Thanks for the info! I haven't participated in any Kickstarter campaigns before, but this looks cool so I definitely want to get in on it.

I'm not participating in this Kickstarter because I've been burned by a few of them before. If you haven't supported in a Kickstarter before I think it's worth mentioning that I never received my rewards in the time period they originally stated. They always underestimate how much time it will take to get rewards out to people. I supported one that couldn't fulfill the rewards as stated and luckily was honest enough to give everyone their money back. I know others have not been so lucky. The only one I got everything on time was the Wish You Were Here Zach Braff movie, I got my t-shirt and was able to stream the movie before it went in theaters a few months before they said we would get these rewards. I've found that most successful Kickstarters have a way to purchase their product(s) somewhere after everything is sent out, so I've stopped supporting them, and if it's something I really want, I can always buy it later. Just my two cents.

 

[rachelshine]

I'm thinking I'll pick up a hair oil when they release part two (Sept 27 btw). Slightly pissed at myself for not picking up Pumpkin Queen in Pumpkin Butter, but oh well, I shall be rolling around in the other pretties. I also have Sugar n Spite coming in too, YAY. 

I was super tempted by Darling Clandestine Falloween launch yesterday but figured with HoG and S&S, I should slow my roll.  

 

[marigoldsue]

I'm thinking I'll pick up a hair oil when they release part two (Sept 27 btw). Slightly pissed at myself for not picking up Pumpkin Queen in Pumpkin Butter, but oh well, I shall be rolling around in the other pretties. I also have Sugar n Spite coming in too, YAY. 

I was super tempted by Darling Clandestine Falloween launch yesterday but figured with HoG and S&S, I should slow my roll.  

I went a little nuts on Darling Clandestine.  I have no idea what scents I like.  And I am certain I won't like everything I ordered.  So if you think there is something in particular you might like to try, reach out to me after orders get shipped.  I might just have some to trade away (but I am horrible at updating a trade list, mine is still from pre-site upgrade...lol)

 

[Kelly Silva]

I contacted GCC about some of my issues, and they were very prompt in replying, and they are sending me a replacement for the three shadows I had an issue with. The one with the hair or fiber in it, I honestly couldn't tell, the one that was very low on product, and the one that had the wrong label. So I am happy with their customer service and resolution.

ETA: I asked about their measuring procedures, and they told me they use a 1/8 teaspoon measuring spoon, but sometimes those are heaping spoonfuls. I'd rather a company just use a leveled off spoon of whatever measurement, but ok.

 

[Amber McCarley]

Wow, this will be an awesome month. Things I'm waiting for after 1st half of the month shopping:

Innocent+Twisted subscription
Notoriously Morbid Blood Countess Collection plus a bunch of other things I ordered.
Notoriously Morbid Vanishing Cabinet
Haus of Gloi ALL THE AUTUMN THINGS (because I am weak but oh so excited)
***Still waiting for that huge Victorian Disco order I placed in July, hopefully that shows up this month
I *will be* purchasing Aromaleigh's Dryades and Diavoli collections on the 12th (gotta stagger some of my purchases lol)

As for the comments about Geek Chic Cosmetics, I will agree that they dropped quite a bit on my "Favorite Indie companies" list after one order. I have been wanting the Superneutrals Collection (and one of my close friends LOVES the collection) but I can't seem to pull the trigger on it because every other company has wow'ed me more than GCC. I didn't even buy anything from their discontinued sale which is kinda huge deal for this impulse shopper. I never had a bad experience per say but Im certainally finding my favorite qualitycompanies and my "meh, Ill buy this because its cute or I like the theme." collection companies.
 

 

[Amber McCarley]

For those that know that Haus of Gloi will have a Smores scent with the second half of the Autumn release...Is there a secret squirrel link to second scents I don't know about? I would appreciate the wisdom! haha.

 

[Kelly Silva]

Ooh ooh ooh, lists! Ok here's what I'm waiting for:

Hello Waffle giant order

Haus of Gloi fall collection (arriving today, I'll do my first impressions later!)

Haunt Beguiling summer collection order

I+T Alchemy sub

Notoriously Morbid sub

And I need to try and get another GDE sub on the 8th

I also need to purchase some $0.50 clearance Aromaleigh shadows.

 

[rachelshine]

I went a little nuts on Darling Clandestine.  I have no idea what scents I like.  And I am certain I won't like everything I ordered.  So if you think there is something in particular you might like to try, reach out to me after orders get shipped.  I might just have some to trade away (but I am horrible at updating a trade list, mine is still from pre-site upgrade...lol)

Squeal!! I shall, ohhh I shall!! 

@, I don't think they've announced the final list yet, but I am guessing people are going off of previous years?? I just gathered the release date from FB /emoticons/[email protected] 2x" width="20" height="20" />