The Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar

Wednesday, 24 October 2012

 Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar (£38, link)

When I first saw this Ciate Advent Calendar causing beauty bloggers and nail polish junkies everywhere to squee with sheer delight, I told myself that I wasn't going to get it.  As I'm saving up to visit my mum in Germany soon, I am on a STRICT spending ban.  Under no circumstances am I to splurge on completely unnecessary beauty purchases until after my trip.  Well...

I was in Birmingham today for a work thing and popped into Selfridges to get some lunch.  I know, I know, huge mistake already.  Has anyone ever been into Selfridges and not come out with an unplanned purchase?  It's virtually impossible to do.  Those who have survived and left empty handed must have the most incredible willpower.  Kudos to you!

To be honest, I expected these Ciate calendars to have been completely sold out by now given the hype on Twitter et al.  So when I saw the last two, I had to pick one up.  It was meant to be after all.  


The Ciate Mini Mani Month Advent Calendar contains 24 mini (5ml) Ciate nail polishes; 17 of which are from their bestselling range, 4 are mini Caviar blends (the ones with the little beads!) and 3 are exclusive to this calendar glitter shades.  It comes complete with a mini funnel for the Caviar ones too.


These are the nail polishes that are behind all of those numbered doors and I can't wait to see what the exclusive glitter ones look like.  I am loving the look of Cookies and Cream, Ladylike Luxe, Headliner and Vintage especially.  Plus I've yet to try the Caviar trend so I'm interested to see whether I'll like - I'm still kinda on the fence at the moment, but that may all change when they're actually on my nails.

Although £38 is a lot of money, you do get excellent value here.  Each polish works out at around £1.60 each which really isn't too bad!  Well that's how justifying it to myself anyway ;)

There are still some in stock on the Selfridges website and as pay day looms, I expect the rest will go quickly!

Will you be picking up the Ciate Advent Calendar or any other luxury beauty calendars this year?

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45 comments

  1. Been There, Done That, Got The Lipstick.24 October 2012 at 16:35

    So far I've managed to wind my neck in everytime I almost order this but to be honest I don't know how much longer that will last. I'm getting weaker by the day!
    xo

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  2. daniella-r24 October 2012 at 16:55

    I want this so much. The idea of opening a door to a new nail polish each day sounds like to much fun :)
    Daniella x

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    1. E V E L Y N25 October 2012 at 17:53

      I can't wait, the temptation is killing me lol :D x

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  3. Unknown24 October 2012 at 17:08

    Yay!! I had to give in and get one of these. It's taking all of my restraint not to open it now... for the record, I can never walk into Selfridges and come out empty handed - i think they have some sort of magnetic purchase forcefield ;)

    http://talesofapaleface.blogspot.co.uk/2012/10/ciate-mini-mani-month.html

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    1. E V E L Y N25 October 2012 at 17:54

      I know, I can't wait! I'm going to have to hide it or something! :D

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  4. Mademoiselle Lala24 October 2012 at 17:37

    Oh my God. I saw these, I wanted these. But the price put me off. But now that you said that the caviar ones are included I am so tempted!!!!!!!!!!! X

    mademoiselle-lala.com

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    1. E V E L Y N25 October 2012 at 17:55

      Yep there are 4 mini Caviar blends included! x

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  5. Anonymous24 October 2012 at 17:51

    This is SO CUTE. I've seen it here at Sephora and it looks amazing!
    And I was in Selfridges last year and I totally agree with you! ;)

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    1. E V E L Y N25 October 2012 at 17:56

      There were so many girls looking at them in Selfridges, I can imagine it's been the same in Sephora! x

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  6. ali zombie24 October 2012 at 18:12

    Oh you are kidding me, this is the cutest thing I've ever seen, how I escaped the hype so far is beyond me! £38 is pretty pricey though, I'm not sure whether I love nail polish more than chocolate, chocolate advent calendars turn me into a five year old every morning without fail opening the windows!

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    1. E V E L Y N25 October 2012 at 17:56

      Chocolate is pretty high on my list of things I love, but I couldn't pass this up :D

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  7. Beauty Fiend24 October 2012 at 18:46

    I would love to have this advent calander.Looks amazing but pricey!!

    Beauty Fiends Blog

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  8. Inez24 October 2012 at 19:17

    So cute, what a great idea! xoxo.

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  9. Emma24 October 2012 at 19:39

    This is the cutest thing ever and for a nail polish addict like myself it is so so tempting, but I've said that I won't buy anymore nail polish until after christmas and I'm determined to stick to it! x

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    1. E V E L Y N25 October 2012 at 17:57

      I wish I had your willpower Emma! I'm going to have go on a serious spending ban after xmas! x

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  10. Veronica24 October 2012 at 19:59

    Oh my gosh what a great idea! Props to Ciate! ;)

    xx Veronica

    http://frowardfashion.blogspot.com

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  11. Beauty Balm24 October 2012 at 22:56

    These look beautiful! I've got my eyes set on the Latest in Beauty Advent Calendar though x

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    1. E V E L Y N25 October 2012 at 17:58

      Ooo when is that out? My mum's been eyeing it up! x

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    2. Beauty Balm25 October 2012 at 18:35

      4th November and if you buy it on that day you get free P&P x

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  12. Anonymous24 October 2012 at 23:35

    I love this idea so much!!! I love the nail colours and really want one but must resist!!bxx

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  13. Beauty Bird25 October 2012 at 08:15

    I think if I had this I'd have no willpower and just open every box at the same time haha. Such a great idea though, Headliner and Cookies & Cream look lovely! xx

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    1. E V E L Y N25 October 2012 at 17:59

      I know! I'm having to hide mine in the attic until 1st Dec! xx

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  14. Sian25 October 2012 at 13:01

    You lucky, lucky girl! I want this! xx

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  15. Beth Bradley25 October 2012 at 19:14

    I want this but by the time I go to buy it, I bet it's sold out
    X

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  16. The Style Rawr26 October 2012 at 15:05

    Ooooh my!! I want this so bad, LOVE Ciate polish! Totally jealz.

    Tara
    The Style Rawr!
    xoxo

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    1. E V E L Y N26 October 2012 at 15:10

      I'm a huge fan of Ciate nail polishes too, can't wait to open all the doors! xx

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  17. sleepandwater27 October 2012 at 04:41

    omg, this looks amazing! What a nifty gift idea :) I can forgive you for the momentary lapse of willpower when it comes to this advent calendar, how could you be blamed? ;) Looking forward to the swatches!

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    1. E V E L Y N27 October 2012 at 10:53

      Haha thank you! :D I can't wait to open all the doors!

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  18. Anonymous28 October 2012 at 15:09

    OOOO I really want one...might have to settle for a milkybar advent calendar though LOL

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    1. E V E L Y N28 October 2012 at 17:55

      Ah nothing wrong with a nice chocolate one! :D

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  19. Jayne4 November 2012 at 18:29

    This is so cute, but I had to resist!
    I have always wanted the Selfridges Advent Calendar, but I don't think they ship over to Canada :(

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    1. E V E L Y N4 November 2012 at 19:00

      You have good willpower Jayne!
      That sucks :( x

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  20. Unknown5 November 2012 at 14:44

    They are selling them on QVC for £31.20! Such a good idea, can't wait for December now... :D

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    1. E V E L Y N5 November 2012 at 17:10

      Me either! Can't wait to open all of the windows! :D

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  21. Bili15 November 2012 at 21:39

    Noooo, the best one out there is the one from latestinbeauty.com in conjunction with YOU magazine! Unfortunately I got the selfridges one first, then found out about the LIB one which is much cheaper and waaay better. It should be on the list ;-) Has anyone esle got it?.. http://www.latestinbeauty.com/youac/

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    1. E V E L Y N16 November 2012 at 10:13

      I really wanted to get the LIB one but my bank balance wasn't looking too happy after I bought this one! The Selfridges one does look amazing!

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  22. Notably Grey11 January 2013 at 02:16

    I gave in and purchase my first ciate mini mani set...I can't wait to try it out!

    Shaakira
    intotherow.blogspot.com

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