tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post9086739290074533851..comments2024-03-14T11:33:32.625-07:00Comments on lola's secret beauty blog: Barneys Love Yourself Bag Event Details, Step-Up Gifts & the Gift Bag Information **UPDATES** & a Special Gift For Lola's Secret Beauty Blog Readers From REN!! February 13-16, 2013lola seicentohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comBlogger112125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-73838519566086503172013-02-26T08:13:01.999-08:002013-02-26T08:13:01.999-08:00I'm so glad that you are happy with what you r...I'm so glad that you are happy with what you received!!! I definitely think that the Madison Ave & BH locations are among the highest volume stores- I think that probably makes a big difference with the gift bags. Mine was missing several things, but my SA made up for it by giving me lots of other samples. what amazing customer service you received!!!!!!! :-)lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-52347523242412053712013-02-25T18:58:13.116-08:002013-02-25T18:58:13.116-08:00Just wanted to let you know that I was surprisingl...Just wanted to let you know that I was surprisingly happy with what I got. It was all too easy to spend the minimum with just the F Malle carnal flower hair mist and chanel illuminating bronzing fluid. This was the second time I ordered through David at the Madison store, even though I live within 90 minutes drive to the Chicago Barneys. He's sweet, threw in extras (la mer and rodin face Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-74965359014949805222013-02-20T08:50:54.936-08:002013-02-20T08:50:54.936-08:00I noticed the difference in the quality of the bag...I noticed the difference in the quality of the bag itself as well. I received the Sue Devitt eye pencil, but nothing from Kevyn Aucoin.<br /><br />I have Sangria, and think it is lovely as well. <br /><br />What a score from Chantecaille!!!!!!! The Rep told me about the pink wallet-- I wish that I had seen it! Bummer that the Lip Chic colors don't work for you!!!<br /><br />All of those pinkslola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-78272653197774817572013-02-19T15:23:02.574-08:002013-02-19T15:23:02.574-08:00Received my Barneys Bag and I have a few observati...Received my Barneys Bag and I have a few observations: First off, the bag itself is very flimsy. Compared to the sailing canvas type of material used in all the prior bags, I was really surprised by this. Just shows where they are cutting costs. NO full size products... no Sue Devitt (and I REALLY wanted that eye pencil as I love them), no Kevyn Aucoin, no red flower and the Revive item was a 3bDivahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11038098199391753474noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-12351563282014593262013-02-14T19:57:55.732-08:002013-02-14T19:57:55.732-08:00YAY!!!!!!!!!! I'm telling you, Barneys BH is o...YAY!!!!!!!!!! I'm telling you, Barneys BH is outstanding!! I am madly in love with the place! It is harmful to my wallet that it is so close to my house, and that I don't have the budget of an industry magnate! I'm so happy that you are elated by your purchases and treatment! Customer service is key, and it is the only thing that guarantees repeated business when there are so many lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-56573122985313891912013-02-14T19:24:00.957-08:002013-02-14T19:24:00.957-08:00OMG, Kelly in the BH Barneys is just amazing. My ...OMG, Kelly in the BH Barneys is just amazing. My bag is packed and I do mean packed full of samples. I got the KA curling mascara (but no eye shadow) and the Sue Devitt pencil which is great. But, Kelly put in so many other samples! Shower gel and body cream samples from Beautannia, which is a new line to me,(smells wonderful) a sample of L'Wren Scott Eau de Parfum that I want to put on Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-77066870210967416242013-02-14T15:06:43.854-08:002013-02-14T15:06:43.854-08:00Hi, Anonymous Bronzer Bunny & I shopped in Chi...Hi, Anonymous Bronzer Bunny & I shopped in Chicago yesterday. We were disappointed. I called & spoke with the Cosmeticss manager & she said she will send us what she can, which will at the very least be the Sue Devitt pencil & by Terry sample. She said she had to find out about the Kevin Aucoin full sized product. But I would call and let them know you were disappointed as well. Gummy @ Gummy Visionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04489464878294691116noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-37395096439699323332013-02-14T13:19:14.357-08:002013-02-14T13:19:14.357-08:00The bag contents seem to be varying from store to ...The bag contents seem to be varying from store to store, and have for quite some time. I'm not really clear on why, but it has been suggested that brands that aren't carried in particular stores don't end up appearing in their bags (told to one of my readers by a SA, but not to me directly). There are always differences in what we seem to get and the stock image that Barneys lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-74139132589219883072013-02-14T12:48:46.921-08:002013-02-14T12:48:46.921-08:00I just bought a bunch of stuff at the Chicago Barn...I just bought a bunch of stuff at the Chicago Barneys and the gift bag was subpar, too! :( Weird, because I've done this a few times in the past and while the gifts have always been slightly different than what I've seen online, this is the first time it just...sucked. About 6 or 7 items less than shown in your blog and the Barneys email! I'm bummed since I wanted the Red Flower Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-88426686277862734552013-02-14T12:39:32.846-08:002013-02-14T12:39:32.846-08:00I hope that you love what you receive! Keep me pos...I hope that you love what you receive! Keep me posted!!!lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-56179420923533508902013-02-14T12:39:09.368-08:002013-02-14T12:39:09.368-08:00Wow, now that is what I all EXCELLENT customer ser...Wow, now that is what I all EXCELLENT customer service! Keep their names and make them your contacts for future purposes-- it will make all of the difference in the world if you maintain/build those relationships. You are right- they get whatever it is that they receive for the bag and have no control over it. It's a shame that the bags aren't all the same across the board because these lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-19553650623690567602013-02-14T12:31:54.094-08:002013-02-14T12:31:54.094-08:00Oh no!!! Is it worth calling the store or customer...Oh no!!! Is it worth calling the store or customer service to see if they are able to process your order? Paying for the International shipping and the phone call might get a bit costly though, and outweigh the benefits of the gifts etc. I'm so sorry that your efforts were thwarted by the check out system :-(lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-12098189405197137142013-02-14T12:27:13.404-08:002013-02-14T12:27:13.404-08:00You are so very welcome- glad to help! Oh good, I&...You are so very welcome- glad to help! Oh good, I'm so glad to hear it. I love the BH, and yes, the customer service is excellent-- I love the people that work there-- you are so welcome for the recommendation. <br /><br />I think that is a very sensible approach to bag events, but when you are getting what you needed anyway and are given a lovely step-up gift and a beauty bag- it's a winlola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-18819424574555788432013-02-14T11:48:22.234-08:002013-02-14T11:48:22.234-08:00Well, sometimes it does pay to complain. I called...Well, sometimes it does pay to complain. I called the Boston Barneys yesterday and complained about the crappy bag and both the Nars Manager and the Cosmetics Department Manager were very apologetic. And today, I got another bag filled with some delux samples. Not what is shown in the picture, no, but,they made a real effort to make it more appealing and I so appreciate that. The funny thing Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-81496015389488024642013-02-14T11:24:31.528-08:002013-02-14T11:24:31.528-08:00Update- the bag is available online- but alas, as ...Update- the bag is available online- but alas, as soon I try go to International shipping it no longer allows it in my basket! Hurumph! better luck next time:)Makeup Remasteredhttp://makeupremastered.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-71040630755656755262013-02-14T11:20:48.846-08:002013-02-14T11:20:48.846-08:00Thank you for posting, even though you aren't ...Thank you for posting, even though you aren't feeling 100%. I ordered from Beverly Hills and the service was excellent! Thank you for your recommendation.<br /><br />I usually don't expect much from beauty event bags as it's rare that I find something I like in it, but I needed the Koh Gen Do anyway so the free shipping, bag, and step up gift offered by Barney's was a nice bonus Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-76919542078685404722013-02-14T10:43:10.649-08:002013-02-14T10:43:10.649-08:00Hi Becca!!!!!!! Don't sweat missing the sale- ...Hi Becca!!!!!!! Don't sweat missing the sale- your tuition, fees and books are a much more valuable investment than makeup! These events happen twice a year- you will always have another chance.<br /><br />The picture shows what appears to be a full size KA Lip Gloss and E/S, but I haven't been well enough to go down there and see for myself. What you see there is a part of the gift bag lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-90350875745161386022013-02-14T02:07:07.548-08:002013-02-14T02:07:07.548-08:00Aaaaahhhkk--SO sad that I'm broke right now (s...Aaaaahhhkk--SO sad that I'm broke right now (school just started not too long ago and money is tight :/) otherwise I would SO indulge. I love the bag--it's so much cute than a lot of the other ones I've seen. Also, is that Kevyn Aucoin product I see part of the bag or is that the step-up gift? (which, by the way, is AWESOME! I've been dying to have the Candlelight highlighter--I&#Becca @ The Beauty Samplehttp://mybeautysample.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-41465647723376211182013-02-13T17:43:19.769-08:002013-02-13T17:43:19.769-08:00Sometimes the vendors are trying to get stuff out ...Sometimes the vendors are trying to get stuff out in time for the event, but can't make it on time and so they change the step up gifts to what they have on hand. I have seen that happen numerous times with different lines. In the past I have received a couple of different step-up gifts from a few different lines and watched as the poor reps who were trying to get ready for the event and werelola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-18829619087754858832013-02-13T16:51:45.883-08:002013-02-13T16:51:45.883-08:00I dont know what happened :(
I'm really sad th...I dont know what happened :(<br />I'm really sad that they are not doing the lipstick thing anymore.<br />I kinda wish I pre-ordered from my local barneys instead.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-79138962061954883292013-02-13T16:39:40.275-08:002013-02-13T16:39:40.275-08:00I wonder what happened. She told me something comp...I wonder what happened. She told me something completely different the other day. However, she did say that it was a new lipstick formula and they hadn't even received it the other day-- so I wonder if they just didn't get it in in time for the bag event. Interesting.lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-72848667289882634622013-02-13T15:20:31.527-08:002013-02-13T15:20:31.527-08:00Did they initially tell you something different at...Did they initially tell you something different at the SR Counter at the NYC store?lola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-9369312220591007452013-02-13T15:19:05.413-08:002013-02-13T15:19:05.413-08:00The Sunday Riley Rep said that it was a lipstick f...The Sunday Riley Rep said that it was a lipstick for every $100.00 spent, but that is at the Beverly Hills location. There is often variation from store to store so what they are doing in NYC isn't necessarily the same as in BH. I'm not quite sure why. Though sometimes I think that they have to substitute items when they run out. They sell such high volumes of stuff during this event thatlola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-37538834192189331032013-02-13T15:04:59.316-08:002013-02-13T15:04:59.316-08:00SO I just called Barneys NY, and talked to a lady ...SO I just called Barneys NY, and talked to a lady from SUnday RIley to see if my package was sent and I just found out that you do not get a lipstick with ever $100 spent. You only get a lipgloss. Do you know if this is true <br />?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1455649611035614739.post-65690076756523975302013-02-13T12:40:11.241-08:002013-02-13T12:40:11.241-08:00REALLY?! A reader from NYC said the same thing abu...REALLY?! A reader from NYC said the same thing abut the Madison Avenue Bag. The picture of the actual bag from BH seems to have a full size DL polish, but I haven't actually seen it yet. I will be very very curious to see the difference between the two bags! Would you mind taking a picture of the Boston Bag and sending it to me-- I'm very curious to see how they differ from store to storelola seicentohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14096919291120769005noreply@blogger.com