Chanel Spring 2011
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elegant-one
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So, I wrote out my whole post & whatever is now wrong on this site - the new videos running crashed Google chrome & I lost my whole post! Why can this site not work right
JennsJewelz
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^^ Oh no!! I've learned to copy longer posts as I type them out so that I don't lose them if something crashes, now. :S Please write it again!!! We've been waiting to hear your story!!! 
elegant-one
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I'll try again
You guys make me laugh out loud to myself!!!
I bought a bunch of Fred. Fekkai hair products so I had to try a couple out.
Sooo, the hotel we stayed at has these tubes/skywalks that you can walk through that connect your hotel/shopping for the city blocks - cool! So I went to SAKs & was there for a long time swatching everything I could, chatting up a storm with everyone. So I'm talking with this tall beautiful gal who was looking at Sisley cosmetics, she's quiet almost borderline snobby in a way, and has a European accent - when I walked away, one of the Saks ladies comes up to me & says, do you know who that was? - I tell her that I have no idea who she was - she says, thats George Clooney's girlfriend! He is shooting a movie in the city where I was.
Nobody had Armani, or the Dior ls or the new Chanel foundation, but I did get samples of it to try. I did get my Coquett which is beautiful on - just like you guys said it was. I also bought 3 of those Clinique ( I never ever buy Clinique!) lip balm chubby pencils - I loved them! Cherry, watermelon & strawberry. They are pretty nice on the lips.
I spent some time in Tiffanys too.......
We had an awesome time! We were photographed for the local magazine with our son at his event. It was freakin crazy at the event - the building had like almost over max capacity people show up at our son's event - wow. It was soooo exciting!
Its so nice to come back & read your posts - awww!
You guys make me laugh out loud to myself!!!
I bought a bunch of Fred. Fekkai hair products so I had to try a couple out.
Sooo, the hotel we stayed at has these tubes/skywalks that you can walk through that connect your hotel/shopping for the city blocks - cool! So I went to SAKs & was there for a long time swatching everything I could, chatting up a storm with everyone. So I'm talking with this tall beautiful gal who was looking at Sisley cosmetics, she's quiet almost borderline snobby in a way, and has a European accent - when I walked away, one of the Saks ladies comes up to me & says, do you know who that was? - I tell her that I have no idea who she was - she says, thats George Clooney's girlfriend! He is shooting a movie in the city where I was.
Nobody had Armani, or the Dior ls or the new Chanel foundation, but I did get samples of it to try. I did get my Coquett which is beautiful on - just like you guys said it was. I also bought 3 of those Clinique ( I never ever buy Clinique!) lip balm chubby pencils - I loved them! Cherry, watermelon & strawberry. They are pretty nice on the lips.
I spent some time in Tiffanys too.......
We had an awesome time! We were photographed for the local magazine with our son at his event. It was freakin crazy at the event - the building had like almost over max capacity people show up at our son's event - wow. It was soooo exciting!
Its so nice to come back & read your posts - awww!
elegant-one
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Yes -- need more juicy tidbits!!
Edit: You just posted
Too bad Mr. Clooney wasn't there with his gf!! I can just see your swatching marathon at Saks! What fun
Did you buy anything at Tiffany's??
haha - He's been all over the place chatting & meeting people.
How dangerous is it to have hubs napping & relaxing & being able to run through tubes all over the city shopping....ah
Bonitinha
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Cheryl -- I want to try out the La Mer powder -- sounds so nice!
I went to go get new foundation and concealer yesterday -- they were out of my shade. Grrrr.
Your post makes me want to go break out my Gesso -- I think I have used it once or twice. Also, now I want to go check out Sugarbomb and those Sephora exclusive Dior lippies!!
HG -- I love hearing the deets of your outings with the Dashing Argentine. I have a nephew doing missionary work in Mendoza right now. Small world!!
Keep us posted on your brunch -- and safe travels to you!
I went to go get new foundation and concealer yesterday -- they were out of my shade. Grrrr.
Your post makes me want to go break out my Gesso -- I think I have used it once or twice. Also, now I want to go check out Sugarbomb and those Sephora exclusive Dior lippies!!
HG -- I love hearing the deets of your outings with the Dashing Argentine. I have a nephew doing missionary work in Mendoza right now. Small world!!
Keep us posted on your brunch -- and safe travels to you!
Bonitinha
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This is my idea of a dream trip!!haha - He's been all over the place chatting & meeting people.
yes...a necklace. But, the best thing was a Chanel belt! whoa is it sweet. I had to order my size though & they will ship it to me so I'll post pics whenever I get it.
How dangerous is it to have hubs napping & relaxing & being able to run through tubes all over the city shopping....ah
Sounds like you had so much fun. I'm sure the necklace and belt are stunning. Can't wait to see pics
elegant-one
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HG - he sounds like a storybook character
the teeth comments just made me LOL! You dig the legs
you could get wine perks...just sayin
elegant-one
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Are you guys having the videos on this site running - they don't stop & I can't shut them off! What is going on? My laptop is NOT like them at all. This never happened for me before
^^ Glad you're back, Elegant, and glad to hear that it was a wonderful time for your family, and an exciting shopping excursion for you!! The belt and necklace I'm sure are stunning! And, I'm glad you're liking Coquette!
I just got my March Allure - there are Chanel product placements all over the place (Mimosa, one of the RC Shines, an RC called Venise - I don't remember that one, and a couple of others) - looks like they're dropping a lot of bucks for that. Very few of MAC at all.
I have been on the Sephora site snooping around - have a couple of the Clinique chubby gloss sticks in my cart (great minds think alike, don't they? We always seem to be on the same wavelength!!) - Strawberry and Fuller Fig, along with a Tarino Tarantino brush set that I may end up getting.....I love brushes.
At the moment I'm not having the video stuff going on, though sometimes I do have that issue - which means I typically have to get behind my company's VPN to keep that nonsense at bay....but I don't like to be 'visible' to them 24 hours a day......my thumb isn't working again though - it sends me to the 'Export Wiki' page. I have that happen from time to time as well. This site is extremely frustrating. We keep having the same issues over and over again, and nothing seems to get fixed. I'm sure they're working on it though......
Michelle, you would love the La Mer powder.....I hope you are able to get your foundation and concealer soon - which brand are you looking for? And let me know how you like breaking out your Gesso again -
HG, enjoy your brunch tomorrow and we'll all look forward to Chapter 3! Safe travels this week - we'll miss you!!
I just got my March Allure - there are Chanel product placements all over the place (Mimosa, one of the RC Shines, an RC called Venise - I don't remember that one, and a couple of others) - looks like they're dropping a lot of bucks for that. Very few of MAC at all.
I have been on the Sephora site snooping around - have a couple of the Clinique chubby gloss sticks in my cart (great minds think alike, don't they? We always seem to be on the same wavelength!!) - Strawberry and Fuller Fig, along with a Tarino Tarantino brush set that I may end up getting.....I love brushes.
At the moment I'm not having the video stuff going on, though sometimes I do have that issue - which means I typically have to get behind my company's VPN to keep that nonsense at bay....but I don't like to be 'visible' to them 24 hours a day......my thumb isn't working again though - it sends me to the 'Export Wiki' page. I have that happen from time to time as well. This site is extremely frustrating. We keep having the same issues over and over again, and nothing seems to get fixed. I'm sure they're working on it though......
Michelle, you would love the La Mer powder.....I hope you are able to get your foundation and concealer soon - which brand are you looking for? And let me know how you like breaking out your Gesso again -
HG, enjoy your brunch tomorrow and we'll all look forward to Chapter 3! Safe travels this week - we'll miss you!!
Bonitinha
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Cheryl -- did you get translucent La Mer powder? Or a color? I love the idea of a finely milled powder. I've been using a pressed powder with a big brush -- but it seems to get cakey by afternoon. I'll have to check out the La Mer website . . .
I went to the Lancome counter because I have heard fab things about the Teint Idole Fresh Wear foundation. My skin has been crazy oily lately (hormones??) and this foundation is supposed to be great for oily skin. So of course I get color matched and they were out of my shade. I'll probably just go pick it up from Sephora. I am always on the hunt for the perfect foundation!
I went to the Lancome counter because I have heard fab things about the Teint Idole Fresh Wear foundation. My skin has been crazy oily lately (hormones??) and this foundation is supposed to be great for oily skin. So of course I get color matched and they were out of my shade. I'll probably just go pick it up from Sephora. I am always on the hunt for the perfect foundation!
Miss QQ
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Welcome back! Your trip sounds wonderful! Meeting George Clooney's gf is like attending some red carpet event lol. Can't wait to see your belt!haha - He's been all over the place chatting & meeting people.
yes...a necklace. But, the best thing was a Chanel belt! whoa is it sweet. I had to order my size though & they will ship it to me so I'll post pics whenever I get it.
How dangerous is it to have hubs napping & relaxing & being able to run through tubes all over the city shopping....ah
Eleentje
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HG, I absolutely agree with you. There are memorable moments, similar to what you're saying, which make the whole experience priceless!
I remember take my first attempt at driving on a small country road, with my American uncle next to me, and little cousins in the back. Oh my, that was something, me driving at the speed of 20 mph, my uncle having to keep me out of the ditch, and kids in the back cheering on. They said it was super scary, afterwards! Needless to say, I am still not driving a car, haha. I want to learn properly soon, though!
I must say, you really intrigue me! Your life sounds like anything, but boring! May I ask you what have you done your Masters in? I am working on my BA in English language and culture at the moment. I'm always very curious if people's education helps them to reach their ultimate goal--to have a job they really enjoy, like you seem to, HG
I remember take my first attempt at driving on a small country road, with my American uncle next to me, and little cousins in the back. Oh my, that was something, me driving at the speed of 20 mph, my uncle having to keep me out of the ditch, and kids in the back cheering on. They said it was super scary, afterwards! Needless to say, I am still not driving a car, haha. I want to learn properly soon, though!
I must say, you really intrigue me! Your life sounds like anything, but boring!
May I ask you what have you done your Masters in? I am working on my BA in English language and culture at the moment. I'm always very curious if people's education helps them to reach their ultimate goal--to have a job they really enjoy, like you seem to, HG .... end of part 1as for my outfit.. there are a lot of fringe benefits when you work in this industry.. and getting great designer clothing at discounted prices is just one of them.. but I have to stay my size until I get the toe tag or wear a toga
Eleentje
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...part 2. Haha, I was afraid that Specktra would eat my massive post, so I thought it would be the best to take precaucions. I also often copy the text before pushing any buttons. I've lost many posts in the past, before I was doing this, eek!
Shypo, you are confirming my suspicion, that there will be more than 18 shades of RC Shines, with different shades being available in the US and Europe.
I've seen the list of what we'll be getting, and there are 25 shades in total!
The extra shades are:
47 Flying-cloud - light-ambery peach tint (named after Coco Chanel's favourite sailboat)
50 Rivage - light coppery fresh peach tint
58 Royallieu - bright, fresh and subtle pink tint
Antigone - light ambery- fresh intense pink tint
Misia - light coppery fresh apricot tint (named after Coco Chanel's best friend Misia Sert)
Escale - light-rosy peach tint
Prémice - light-ambery rosewood tint
Sorry for the crappy descriptions, I was just quickly translating from Dutch
Venise doesn't seem to be in the list of the 18 shades we were initially told we're getting, nor in this list.
the official date when RC Shines go on sale in Europe (or specifically Holland) is March 7th. Are you still going to be in Italy then, HG? Have a safe and successful trip!
Yay, Elegant is back The story about G. Clooney's gf is priceless. I think she was actually hoping to get recognized, as a not-yet-very famous person. With famous people it's the other way around, isn't it. I think they love meeting people who don't go "ooh-aaah I love you so much!" to them, but just talk to them as their equal.
Shypo, you are confirming my suspicion, that there will be more than 18 shades of RC Shines, with different shades being available in the US and Europe.
I've seen the list of what we'll be getting, and there are 25 shades in total!
The extra shades are:
47 Flying-cloud - light-ambery peach tint (named after Coco Chanel's favourite sailboat)
50 Rivage - light coppery fresh peach tint
58 Royallieu - bright, fresh and subtle pink tint
Antigone - light ambery- fresh intense pink tint
Misia - light coppery fresh apricot tint (named after Coco Chanel's best friend Misia Sert)
Escale - light-rosy peach tint
Prémice - light-ambery rosewood tint
Sorry for the crappy descriptions, I was just quickly translating from Dutch
Venise doesn't seem to be in the list of the 18 shades we were initially told we're getting, nor in this list.
the official date when RC Shines go on sale in Europe (or specifically Holland) is March 7th. Are you still going to be in Italy then, HG? Have a safe and successful trip!
Yay, Elegant is back
The story about G. Clooney's gf is priceless. I think she was actually hoping to get recognized, as a not-yet-very famous person. With famous people it's the other way around, isn't it. I think they love meeting people who don't go "ooh-aaah I love you so much!" to them, but just talk to them as their equal.Hi Elena! I loved reading your post! Your driving lesson sounds like it was fun and exhilarating! Sometimes I wish I knew what it was like to not have to have a car, but that is not the lifestyle I have. I love this forum so much, and the diversity of the people and their lives! Very fascinating to see how others live, and have lived! Thank you for sharing some of that with us!
The Venise in Allure I believe is a RC, not a RC Shine - I found a swatch of it on T's site, but I just hadn't recalled it. I guess because it seems very brown? It looked pretty on Victoria Beckham, and probably is Venise....sometimes I wonder though, if they really use what they list they use, or just put in whatever brand/color they've been paid to list? I've noted in the past that fashion pics of the same model have the same makeup from photo to photo, but they list different brands for each page.
Here's the swatch on T's site:
http://www.temptalia.com/chanel-rouge-coco-debuts-added-rouge-coco-swatches
The RC Shine they featured in Allure is called Sari D'Eau, and it's considered a 'mango' color - very pretty! It's on my list to check out!
The RC Shines you're getting sound awesome! I cannot wait to see these, and I believe we get them in March as well - hopefully around the same time you do (which could be next week!!
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Michelle, the LM powder I got is in fact the Translucent........and I hope you can get the Lancome foundation soon! That always happens to me - I find the shade/color of something I'm looking for, and that's the one they're out of (like Guava this past week at Nordies, and Tonkin at Sephora).
I think I'm going to try to head to the mall today, despite the snow, and pick up a couple more MAC 15 palettes (for my Inglot, and to depot some of my MAC), and hit Sephora rather than placing an order. I've decided against the TT brush set, but I might see if they have the pigment shadow brush and just get that. And then check out the Clinique chubbies.
Back to the office tomorrow - it will be the first time in 3 weeks due to all of my traveling! I won't know how to act! That is, if we don't get yet another snow storm......it looks like we got about an inch last night. Spring, oh spring, where art thou?
The Venise in Allure I believe is a RC, not a RC Shine - I found a swatch of it on T's site, but I just hadn't recalled it. I guess because it seems very brown? It looked pretty on Victoria Beckham, and probably is Venise....sometimes I wonder though, if they really use what they list they use, or just put in whatever brand/color they've been paid to list? I've noted in the past that fashion pics of the same model have the same makeup from photo to photo, but they list different brands for each page.
Here's the swatch on T's site:
http://www.temptalia.com/chanel-rouge-coco-debuts-added-rouge-coco-swatches
The RC Shine they featured in Allure is called Sari D'Eau, and it's considered a 'mango' color - very pretty! It's on my list to check out!
The RC Shines you're getting sound awesome! I cannot wait to see these, and I believe we get them in March as well - hopefully around the same time you do (which could be next week!!
Michelle, the LM powder I got is in fact the Translucent........and I hope you can get the Lancome foundation soon! That always happens to me - I find the shade/color of something I'm looking for, and that's the one they're out of (like Guava this past week at Nordies, and Tonkin at Sephora).
I think I'm going to try to head to the mall today, despite the snow, and pick up a couple more MAC 15 palettes (for my Inglot, and to depot some of my MAC), and hit Sephora rather than placing an order. I've decided against the TT brush set, but I might see if they have the pigment shadow brush and just get that. And then check out the Clinique chubbies.
Back to the office tomorrow - it will be the first time in 3 weeks due to all of my traveling! I won't know how to act! That is, if we don't get yet another snow storm......it looks like we got about an inch last night. Spring, oh spring, where art thou?
User38
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I am still here and all packed and ready to go tomorrow. I will be gone for 10 days this time.. I do know what you mean C.. it's hard to get back into the old routines when you are on the road a lot. My life from now on will be lived on airplanes a lot.
I notice that all the HE brands are killing each other with the gloss in tube products... 55 from D.. another bunch from Chanel, and about 40 from EL.. lol.
good luck with that.. too many colours I say and too similar to each other.. pay attention to the CCOs after the season is over.. lol
but that's just me thinking of the financial aspect.
I am headed for brunch later with the Wildman from the Argentine later.. and that will be it, until we meet again
anyway.. I am plotting my ls strategy for today... I think I will work around my Secret ls.. which is nude plummy... and work from that for my face.
User38
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Elena.. you too have had a lot of great experiences.. When I kick off from this planet, I will have little that I have not done.
I got my first MBA in finance and then went on for Marketing so its a double MBa. Did it help with my work? Absolutely!
There are so many people who would love to do what I do, but can only voice opinions in regards to colour/trends etc... and there are far too many of them for the global economy. I actually analyze what products will sell and why, or which ones will flop and why.. I am independent.
I think that the more prepared you are to do battle in the workforce the better off you will be.. even if you just sit back and have babies, you will know what to invest in and what to not buy.
I got my first MBA in finance and then went on for Marketing so its a double MBa. Did it help with my work? Absolutely!
There are so many people who would love to do what I do, but can only voice opinions in regards to colour/trends etc... and there are far too many of them for the global economy. I actually analyze what products will sell and why, or which ones will flop and why.. I am independent.
I think that the more prepared you are to do battle in the workforce the better off you will be.. even if you just sit back and have babies, you will know what to invest in and what to not buy.
User38
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Elegant, glad you are back with you pink pantalones !
sounds like you had a great time.. and got some yummy stuff
I wish Ramon was from a storybook.. he smokes pipes.. which I hate phewww... but I can overlook that under the circumstances -- which are that we had dinner, a few drinks, dancing.. and he smoked out in the street.. lol.
I am off on Mon.. to a less than exciting trip for work.
sounds like you had a great time.. and got some yummy stuff
I wish Ramon was from a storybook.. he smokes pipes.. which I hate phewww... but I can overlook that under the circumstances -- which are that we had dinner, a few drinks, dancing.. and he smoked out in the street.. lol.
I am off on Mon.. to a less than exciting trip for work.
