I'm not a palette girl either - there's lots of good eyeshadow out there that is less expensive (if not in quite as pretty packaging).

I think the smarter approach with these collections is to invest in items you can't get at a lower price point. Example: the brow styler, which has a very fine point and comes in a hue that would look good on everyone. Or the plum eyeliner - a colour you won't find elsewhere and again, the tip is really fine and precise.