The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[Winthrop44]

Just ignore me if this link has already been posted, but here's a great review with lots of swatches on skin of the Shiseido Shimmering Rouges:

http://www.makeupstash.com/2011/03/shiseido-shimmering-rouge-lipsticks.html

I think Chanel is losing alot of business by stalling on releasing the shines here.

 

[elegant-one]

Just ignore me if this link has already been posted, but here's a great review with lots of swatches on skin of the Shiseido Shimmering Rouges:

http://www.makeupstash.com/2011/03/shiseido-shimmering-rouge-lipsticks.html

I think Chanel is losing alot of business by stalling on releasing the shines here.

Thats a great link - I haven't seen it. I'm going to get Stiletto & Pink Champagne, but there is another one that I didn't write down the number, its just a few shades lighter than Iron Maiden. I'm not sure which one it is now. Maybe its Brocade, but in person it didn't look rose like in that link

Chanel is just busy......doing lots of videos I guess

 

[elegant-one]

Here's the Shiseido blister pack I was given.

 

[Miss QQ]

Thats a great link - I haven't seen it. I'm going to get Stiletto & Pink Champagne, but there is another one that I didn't write down the number, its just a few shades lighter than Iron Maiden. I'm not sure which one it is now. Maybe its Brocade, but in person it didn't look rose like in that link
Chanel is just busy......doing lots of videos I guess

I think Stiletto is the one that is a few shades lighter than Iron Maiden. It is a sheer purple pink, and has the blue shimmers that Cheryl talked about. lol yeah, the videos are entertaining though. The blister pack is awesome! I should go and ask for one, but shiseido SAs aren't friendly here. Tell us how you find the colours! The orange is the one I said looks wearable.

 

[elegant-one]

See that bottom left corner light taupey beige nude color in the blister pack - its quite pretty on too.

 

[stv578]

Enablers! I am all over Pink Champagne, will definitely get that when i go to get my eye cream, and will also look at Iron Maiden vs. Stiletto! Iron Maiden just takes me back to my days as a *rocker*! Ya, I was into the heavier side of the music spectrum in my teens, I still crank it in the car once in a while... but ultimately, time has a way of mellowing people out I find!

And I also missed HG's picture.

So, no wine yesterday, picked up a bottle of rose (dunno how to put the accent on the 'e'!), but it wasn't chilled, so it's all ready to go for tonight!

Michelle, I know it was a few pages back now, but have you ever tried EL's double wear light? I love that foundation, it's pretty light and the coverage is great, but I do find that it isn't quite as nice to my skin as the Clarin's fndt I'm using atm. I found it looked more natural than the regular double wear, but the shades are really limited. I used to mix 1 & 2.

Will be trying one of my samples today for the Coco shines, and will report back.

Oh, and before I forget...

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

 

[elegant-one]

Enablers! I am all over Pink Champagne, will definitely get that when i go to get my eye cream, and will also look at Iron Maiden vs. Stiletto! Iron Maiden just takes me back to my days as a *rocker*! Ya, I was into the heavier side of the music spectrum in my teens, I still crank it in the car once in a while... but ultimately, time has a way of mellowing people out I find!

And I also missed HG's picture.

So, no wine yesterday, picked up a bottle of rose (dunno how to put the accent on the 'e'!), but it wasn't chilled, so it's all ready to go for tonight!

Michelle, I know it was a few pages back now, but have you ever tried EL's double wear light? I love that foundation, it's pretty light and the coverage is great, but I do find that it isn't quite as nice to my skin as the Clarin's fndt I'm using atm. I found it looked more natural than the regular double wear, but the shades are really limited. I used to mix 1 & 2.

Will be trying one of my samples today for the Coco shines, and will report back.

Oh, and before I forget...

Happy St. Patrick's Day everyone!

I was just going to pm you to be sure everything was ok, & you are doing well!

Well, HG is just gorgeous

I love the color of Rose wine..its pretty to look at it in a beautiful wine glass, but I still prefer the taste of red.

I'm off for an early dinner celebration - St. Patty's Day is the day hubby & I met...so its our favorite anniversary to celebrate

32 yrs baby

 

[Bonitinha]

Elegant -- love the colors in that blister pack -- so pretty! And enjoy your St. Patty's dinner -- congrats!!

Nora -- Thank you -- I will have to check out the Double wear light. I haven't tried that one yet -- it would be nice to not have something quite as heavy as the Double Wear.

And yes, Happy St. Patty's day!! Here's an Irish Blessing to you all from an Irish Lass

An Irish Blessing​

​

May God give you . . .​

For every storm, a rainbow,​

For every tear, a smile,​

For every care, a promise,​

And a blessing in each trial.​

For every problem life sends,​

A faithful friend to share,​

For every sigh, a sweet song,​

And an answer for each prayer.​

 

[cutemiauw]

Elegant~ The colors of the blister pack is very pretty! Thank you for sharing it .

Hmm now I'm thinking to get one between Chanel Rouge Coco Shine or Bobbi Brown Treatment Lipshine or those Shiseido ones.

. Texture wise, which one is better? Although ultimately it's probably down to the color I like...

 

[Eleentje]

Oh my, so many lipsticks, so little time....
I've missed HG photo again, ackkkkk. No surprise though, I was sleeping already then.

 

[Bonitinha]

I wanted to post some pics of the Lancome lippies. They came in a nice silver box with tissue (the gift packaging is free). The one on the Left is Fleur di Lis and the one lying down is Love It!. The rest are the 5 freebies (the poor one on the right is the one that got smashed). Sorry about the lighting -- it has been overcast for days . . .

 

[stv578]

Elegant, enjoy your dinner!

Michelle, that was a really nice blessing, thank you. And thanks for the pics! I don't know if I should be looking though, lol! I need to really be selective in my purchases, especially with Chanel's summer collection in a couple months.

 

[Eleentje]

Ohhh, I completely forgot,
Congratulations on your anniversary, Elegant! Wow that's 32 years of your hubby being a lucky man

Michelle,those are all really pretty colours! I have so many GWP Lancome lippies though, that I'm not buying any more anytime soon.
By the way, I have no idea what number that plummy pink Dior lipstick was I loved. I know it was in the 800 range, possibly 881- Fashion Week.
I was a bit braindead at the time, but hopefully I'll get to swatch them again this weekend, and I'll let you know for sure.

 

[Bonitinha]

Michelle,those are all really pretty colours! I have so many GWP Lancome lippies though, that I'm not buying any more anytime soon.
By the way, I have no idea what number that plummy pink Dior lipstick was I loved. I know it was in the 800 range, possibly 881- Fashion Week.
I was a bit braindead at the time, but hopefully I'll get to swatch them again this weekend, and I'll let you know for sure.

I am loving the finishes of the Dior lippies from what I've seen online. Can't wait to swatch in person

 

[User38]

Bonitinha -- thank you for that lovely blessing.. Lord knows I needed it today.. and he heard me screaming.. the market recovered somewhat

although as my mother always tells me the Lord has nothing to do with financial matters.. and I always tell her, oh yeah? how does the Pope have such sumptous quarters and luscious meals.. heh..

thank you Elegant for the praise, but as you can see, I am a spry old bird who can do stand up splits..

and I am glad you are enjoying your rocker remembrances.. lol.

 

[User38]

update: I tried the cle de peau concealer again and mixed it fully with eye cream and applied with a hot little finger.. looked fine on app, and later started looking dry again.. ugh. On the other eye, I tested Maybelline (don't shoot me HEnders only ) "Age Rewind" concealer on one end/highliter on the other. I used the concealer first over my normal eye cream of the day, and then used the highliter end.

I felt like throwing my Cle de peau against a brick wall

cause the Maybelline beats it hand over fist.. at least it's cheap enough that if I do go insane and launch it, it won't hurt my wallet. But def worth a try imo.

 

[Bonitinha]

HG -- hope your day . . . (and let's face it, the world) gets better! Good to know about the Maybelline winning over Dle de Peau. Who would've guessed??

 

[Eleentje]

Maybelline is my favourite non HE brand, cos they often come up with new stuff, rather then copying other brands Although their Cool eyes pencils were utter crap

 

[Shypo]

Hi gorgeous ratonas! Great info on the concealers - I may have to experiment. It's one of those things that is so hard to find, and very individual. I hate that!

I may have to break down and try the CdP. I tried Chantecaille's when I was in San Jose the last time, and I guess it did ok. I think I may go back to BB (the one with the setting powder - I can't remember the name right now). The setting powder process worked pretty well for me when I was using it. I think I might also start using my 224 brush like the Pixiwoo girls do - it may improve the application. Thanks for the links, Winthrop. Very helpful.

HG, you definitely need to check out 406 - it really is a gorgeous color!! Winthrop, I think you would like the Shiseido ones quite a bit. I'm finding that I'm reaching for them more often than not.

I also received my 'Bite Cosmetics' tinted balms - I like them actually. I got 2 - Starfruit and Creme - Starfruit is a pretty berry-type color, and Creme is a barely-there cool pink. They're very moisturizing. Don't like the caps though - they seem like they're not that secure. But the componentry is quite light, which I like - all the lipstick in my bag weighs it down!

On a DIFFERENT topic (ha ha - it's not as much fun HERE, is it?

) - I have just discovered the singer Adele - heard her latest song (Rolling in the Deep) earlier this week and now I'm obsessed. Holy cow! What talent!! And I love that song! I had never heard of her before - and she won a Grammy in 2009. I must live under a rock.

And in book news, my book club is reading 'Cutting for Stone' by Abraham Vhergese. It's interesting - I'm not that far into it yet, but I've been told it's fabulous.

 

[User38]

C! I do so love Adele.. I discovered her a while back and have been a fan since. I am a sucka for music.. but especially jazz, blues -- oooo bring back Big Mama Thornton, even that pinhead Amy whatsherliner sings like a bad ass ... oh and . and Sarah Vaugh

on the concealers, I am doing some research for my clients -- and the Maybelline one was one I threw in because I like the company.. wink.

I am still on my personal quest for the perfect concealer -- but have found none to date and I have gone thru many. I am working on it though.. lol.