The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread
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elegant-one
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Michelle - what a cool & pretty box! This is one of my favorite collections along with the shines.
Prettypackages
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did you guys ever get the sample pack when you contacted Chanel?
I swtiched up my 'lip plan' yesterday and wore Guerlain's Shalimar (the bright pink one) - whoa!! Color color color!!! The pigment in these things is crazy! I had to blot it down - I looked like a clown! No wonder my boss looked at me so weird when I put it on - I think I glowed in the dark! Like the big lips on the Dairy Queen commercials but in pink!
BUT, the color is beautiful, and sheered down it's gorgeous!! So you ladies looking at the brighter of these, beware -
Bonitinha
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Wow, crazy pigmentation. Sounds like the colors are great. I really wish I had a counter by me to try them out!I swtiched up my 'lip plan' yesterday and wore Guerlain's Shalimar (the bright pink one) - whoa!! Color color color!!! The pigment in these things is crazy! I had to blot it down - I looked like a clown! No wonder my boss looked at me so weird when I put it on - I think I glowed in the dark! Like the big lips on the Dairy Queen commercials but in pink!BUT, the color is beautiful, and sheered down it's gorgeous!! So you ladies looking at the brighter of these, beware -
Miss QQ
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Michelle, what a beautiful box.
Sounds like the reds will be gorgeous. AL is still top on my list.I swtiched up my 'lip plan' yesterday and wore Guerlain's Shalimar (the bright pink one) - whoa!! Color color color!!! The pigment in these things is crazy! I had to blot it down - I looked like a clown! No wonder my boss looked at me so weird when I put it on - I think I glowed in the dark! Like the big lips on the Dairy Queen commercials but in pink!BUT, the color is beautiful, and sheered down it's gorgeous!! So you ladies looking at the brighter of these, beware -
I am going to try to snag a small sampe of the black Armani - I may cave and buy a couple - they are fabulous!! They're the colors I wish MAC had done with the Solar Bits (cuz they're just like those IMO).
The Guerlain reds are superb - quite a selection of them too - MissQQ, you would totally rock any of them!!
I went back to TJM this morning and got the turq bag - then I saw it in purple with green piping.....but I passed on that one. They apparently bought a whole closeout of Baerkgaard stuff as they had a bunch of accessories too - wallets, cosmetic pouches, passport covers, change purses, luggage tags......I also bought a pretty yellow patent leather tote that's a bit like a satchel. Still astonished that it's leather for that price, and so well-made.
The Guerlain reds are superb - quite a selection of them too - MissQQ, you would totally rock any of them!!
I went back to TJM this morning and got the turq bag - then I saw it in purple with green piping.....but I passed on that one. They apparently bought a whole closeout of Baerkgaard stuff as they had a bunch of accessories too - wallets, cosmetic pouches, passport covers, change purses, luggage tags......I also bought a pretty yellow patent leather tote that's a bit like a satchel. Still astonished that it's leather for that price, and so well-made.
bis
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[quote name="Shypo" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/870#post_2109672"] I am going to try to snag a small sampe of the black Armani - I may cave and buy a couple - they are fabulous!! They're the colors I wish MAC had done with the Solar Bits (cuz they're just like those IMO).
The Guerlain reds are superb - quite a selection of them too - MissQQ, you would totally rock any of them!!
I went back to TJM this morning and got the turq bag - then I saw it in purple with green piping.....but I passed on that one. They apparently bought a whole closeout of Baerkgaard stuff as they had a bunch of accessories too - wallets, cosmetic pouches, passport covers, change purses, luggage tags......I also bought a pretty yellow patent leather tote that's a bit like a satchel. Still astonished that it's leather for that price, and so well-made.
[/quote] After all your raves about the Armani eyeshadows I caved and got one, #4. When I tried it for the very first time I was super dissapointed: It applied unevenly, patchy and was a glittery mess. Very unhappy. A bit later I looked at it again and it was perfect. The colour was way darker on my lid than it was on my hand. So, I am mollified
Which brush are you using to apply them? And which other colours so far do you like? I am not listening to your raves about the GRA (RA is already taken as abbrev ), pigmented and nice wear? Yes, please. But I have soo many lipsticks. Too many you could say. Congrats on your new bags. Lucky I only love makeup and shoes, not bags as well
The Guerlain reds are superb - quite a selection of them too - MissQQ, you would totally rock any of them!!
I went back to TJM this morning and got the turq bag - then I saw it in purple with green piping.....but I passed on that one. They apparently bought a whole closeout of Baerkgaard stuff as they had a bunch of accessories too - wallets, cosmetic pouches, passport covers, change purses, luggage tags......I also bought a pretty yellow patent leather tote that's a bit like a satchel. Still astonished that it's leather for that price, and so well-made.
[/quote] After all your raves about the Armani eyeshadows I caved and got one, #4. When I tried it for the very first time I was super dissapointed: It applied unevenly, patchy and was a glittery mess. Very unhappy. A bit later I looked at it again and it was perfect. The colour was way darker on my lid than it was on my hand. So, I am mollified
Which brush are you using to apply them? And which other colours so far do you like? I am not listening to your raves about the GRA (RA is already taken as abbrev ), pigmented and nice wear? Yes, please. But I have soo many lipsticks. Too many you could say. Congrats on your new bags. Lucky I only love makeup and shoes, not bags as well ^^LOL!!
OK, the Armani shadows - I love #2, which is the red one, and the lighter shades that are sort of taupey and mauvey (I don't have the numbers as they are samples as well).....the #2 is the bomb though - I have nothing else like it! I use a smaller ProFaces brush that I have had forever - it's like the MAC small shadow brush but not as big or dense. If I didn't have that, I would probably use a 239 a little damp.....they're not easy to work with, but I love the payoff. As an alternative, I might use more of a concealer-type brush. I have small eyes and need to use smaller brushes to keep things from getting everywhere. I wish MAC would make a smaller 239....narrower.
The Guerlain Rouge Automatiques - yes, they are incredibly pigmented and have wonderful wear - almost leave a type of stain behind. And they feel good on. But I am limiting myself to just 2 of them.....
You're lucky you stick to makeup and shoes - I have all of the vices I'm afraid........
OK, the Armani shadows - I love #2, which is the red one, and the lighter shades that are sort of taupey and mauvey (I don't have the numbers as they are samples as well).....the #2 is the bomb though - I have nothing else like it! I use a smaller ProFaces brush that I have had forever - it's like the MAC small shadow brush but not as big or dense. If I didn't have that, I would probably use a 239 a little damp.....they're not easy to work with, but I love the payoff. As an alternative, I might use more of a concealer-type brush. I have small eyes and need to use smaller brushes to keep things from getting everywhere. I wish MAC would make a smaller 239....narrower.
The Guerlain Rouge Automatiques - yes, they are incredibly pigmented and have wonderful wear - almost leave a type of stain behind. And they feel good on. But I am limiting myself to just 2 of them.....
You're lucky you stick to makeup and shoes - I have all of the vices I'm afraid........
bis
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^^ Oh no, you had to mention the magic M word (mauve). I'll play a bit more with my #4 Armani and then see if I can get it to apply a bit easier. When I tried it I used a MAC 242 brush, but maybe it needs something fluffier. Is the MAC 231 what you are looking for? It's a synthetic brush, so probably more like a small 242, but my MA always raves about this brush. That the GRA leave a stain makes me even more interested in them. Great wear time and they wear off evenly, I am sold. Let's drink to vices, the more the better :cheers:
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The 231 might work - I don't have that one - and I should have said the small 'fluff' brush by MAC - I think the number is 213. I can't seem to find mine......but that one would work. I've never found another one like this Profaces one I have and Profaces doesn't sell brushes anymore, unfortunately. I should try to find my 213 to see if it would be a good substitute.....
Birgit, the mauvey one is #8 and called Champagne....there's also a more purple-y one that I believe is #3......I wish my camera would capture the color right, but it just won't. Number 7, Sweet Fire, is also gorgeous and next on my list. Here are Karla's swatches -
http://karlasugar.net/2011/03/armani-eyes-to-kill-intense/
I too am wondering what verbage Elegant saw that leads her to believe T is checking our threads before posting.......
The 231 might work - I don't have that one - and I should have said the small 'fluff' brush by MAC - I think the number is 213. I can't seem to find mine......but that one would work. I've never found another one like this Profaces one I have and Profaces doesn't sell brushes anymore, unfortunately. I should try to find my 213 to see if it would be a good substitute.....
Birgit, the mauvey one is #8 and called Champagne....there's also a more purple-y one that I believe is #3......I wish my camera would capture the color right, but it just won't. Number 7, Sweet Fire, is also gorgeous and next on my list. Here are Karla's swatches -
http://karlasugar.net/2011/03/armani-eyes-to-kill-intense/
I too am wondering what verbage Elegant saw that leads her to believe T is checking our threads before posting.......
elegant-one
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Did I hear vices.....yeah....I don't have any
but I will drink to that.....tonight
but I will drink to that.....tonight
Prettypackages
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Baerkgaard :::;;;;;;;'''''';llllkkjj,,, is this a pretty good brand? I've never heard of them. But you al have me wanting to run out to my local TJMX's. LOL
Winthrop44
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I just got a mailer from Nordstrom all about the Shines with a little card you're supposed to bring to the counter to get the sample pack. So I guess that's why they're not being so loose with them. With the Rouge cocos Chanel.com offered the sample card as one of the samples you could choose during checkout. So far they haven't done that with the Shines, but maybe later on they might?
elegant-one
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HOLY COW peeps - I just received this as a gift from Nordstroms (plus they sent me that lovely floral bouquet)
I cried!!!
Thats like almost $500 worth of product - insane
plus, The lady who is head of all of Nordstrom beauty invited me to be her guest for the Spring Trend event
I am shocked - maybe for the first time ever - speechless.
Many Thanks to Nordstom!
Thats like almost $500 worth of product - insane
plus, The lady who is head of all of Nordstrom beauty invited me to be her guest for the Spring Trend event
Many Thanks to Nordstom!
