[blonde65]

I'm planning to visit the one at Nappa outlets just outside San Francisco. Anyone know what its like please?

[pinkbundles]

I haven't been to one lately, but when I did (I have to cross the border for this), it was a hit or miss for the most part.

[bella1342]

Originally Posted by speerrituall1

The closest to me are Hagerstown MD & Queenstown MD. Both about 45 minutes away. I love shopping there because you never know what you may find. When we visit Ocean City MD, everyone gets angry because I demand a visit to the Rehobeth CCO. A girls gotta have what she wants! LOL

I go to the Rehobeth outlets when we are on vacation too. We stay in bethany beach. I love it there...

[nursie]

well i spent about an hour in the store!! they really did have a lot of stuff....this one (in myrtle beach SC) had mac/estee lauder/clinique/bobby brown/stilla, and some other brands that i dont recall now


to give you some idea of pricing i wrote a few of the prices down that they had for the things i was interested in...

clinique clarifying makeup 12.25
clinique brow shaper 10.25
estee lauder ideal matte foundation 22.75
stilla smudge pot 11.25
mac mineralize skin finish 17.00
mac studio finish powder 13.00
mac bronzing powder 13.75
mac fluidline 10.25
mac studio stick foundation 19.25
mac studio tech foundation 19.25
mac studio fix 17.00
mac prep and prime eye 10.50

i had more but my notes were sloppy, i was so overwhelmed with makeup!

i bought:
clinique clarifying makeup (for my daughter, along with good skin care it has really helped for touching up just on some problem areas)
estee lauder ideal matte foundation, stilla smudge pot in plum, mac fluidline in nightfish,clinique brow shaper (a backup for the one i use everyday), mac bronzer from last year's lure collection,mac prep and prime eye, and mac studio tech

i definately only need to go there once a year at the most! they had a good variety of shades so it was easy to find a match in foundations/powders...so if you have one near you check it out!

[Ashley]

Thanks for taking notes! That was thoughtful of you!

[Twinkle_Twinkle]

I went to a CCO a couple of weeks ago; it'd been so long since I'd been in one, and I forgot they carried d/c products. I was able to find a MAC Fluidline that I really like.
For me, going to CCO is like going to Marshall's or TJ Max, you have to hunt a while, but you'll usually find a couple of things that you like at a a decent discount.

[brewgrl]

Originally Posted by blonde65

I'm planning to visit the one at Nappa outlets just outside San Francisco. Anyone know what its like please?

as El Presidente of my Wine Club: Wino? Why Yes! Wine Appreciation Club, and that our club is exclusively for the ladies, we do a ton of trips, and Napa happens to be a place we go to a ton, only because it's 45 minutes away. It's one of my fave places to go drunk shopping tobe honest. They just opened up a new beauty outlet, but it wasnt open when we were their last. they have a barney's outlet, you need a ton of patience. i always get my husband things at kenneth cole. they have a BCBG where I bought my last two bathing suits, and a coach store- i am not a big coach girl, but my friend got her laptop bag there for $100 (originally $450). they also have a CCO there. and that's about it.
it's not my favorite outlet, but it is one of my favorite cities, definitely the best food in all of california (and according to every major newspaper- all the land!), favorite place to get drunk for free / nearly free. and best place to have a massage (Lavender Hill!!!!)
if you go to napa valley- BE SURE TO GO TO CALISTOGA AND STOP IN AT MUDD HENS! they have the BEST skincare items that you will never find anywhere else in the world. also, drink lots of tap water when you are in Napa. they def have the best tap water ever because the entire valley is on top of a natural spring. people pay good money for the water that napa has coming out of any given faucet.
best places to eat that you can get into with last minute reservations and a flexible schedule:
Mustard's
Auberge du Soleil
any of the restaraunts at Greystone Culinary
Bistro Jeanty
Celadon (that may take more advance notice)
Brannans Grill

What city will you actually be in?

[badbadgirl]

Okay does it actually say CCO on the doorway of the store? I saw there was one in Smithfield NC, but there is no store with that name at the outlet.

[brewgrl]

no- it says The Cosmetics Company Store

[nursie]

Originally Posted by badbadgirl

Okay does it actually say CCO on the doorway of the store? I saw there was one in Smithfield NC, but there is no store with that name at the outlet.

nope, the name on the door will be 'The Cosmetics Company Store'....on this link listed under 'gifts and speciality' (just CCO for short typing!)
Carolina Premium Outlets

[kimone2005]

It's really ridiculous the prices people pay for this stuff on Ebay. I saw the discontinued pigment Dazzleray from the She Shines collection (I think) at the CCO in Smithfield NC for $13.75 and saw the pigment on ebay sell for $45. I also saw the pigment Sunnydaze sell for $45 on Ebay and saw a Holiday Dress set sell for $75. I saw ALL these things at the CCO for LESS than they sold for when they came out. I know this seller is buying these things at her local CCO and is making a killing. I also see some discontinued lipsticks like Sandy B and High Tea at the CCO and are selling on Ebay for over $24 a pop. I feel sorry for people who are not near a CCO and don't have access. Mine in NC is only 35 minutes away. Makes me feel like I should go into business but also like its unfair to charge so much.....

[StereoXGirl]

Originally Posted by kimone2005

I also see some discontinued lipsticks like Sandy B and High Tea at the CCO and are selling on Ebay for over $24 a pop.

Sandy B and High Tea are not discontinued. They're on the website and do not have the triangle of death.

[Khalia25]

OMG. I had a cco 10 minutes from my house, and I had NOOOO idea! LOL

I found out about it at 8:25. I touched up my make up, changed my jeans and I ran out of the house. I got there about 8:42. LOL

I got some oldies but goodies and some basics:

Fix + - $12.00
Strobe Cream - $22.00
Pinked Mauve pigment - $13.75
Orange Twink Glimmershimmer - $11.75
Black Tied e/s - $9.50
Light Ray e/s - $9.50
Deja Rose Lip Glass - $10.00
PermaPink Prolongwear - $14.00


I've been wanting to get Permapink foreverrrrr!! Can't wait to use it for the summer!!

[scarletmaeve]

I was happy to get one of the last remaining Sunpepper Piggie at the Napa Outlet. I'm hoping that they'll get more fluidlines. Has anyone tried the Gilroy Location? I hear that CCO is HUGE!