The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[elegant-one]

Winthrop - I was thinking that you also had the other lip cream which is in the clear square container. The darker one says plumping - both kind of say similar things. I think the dark container lift one is nicer. I didn't notice much difference in my lips with the other one. This one I do.

 

[Prettypackages]

LOL, thank you Almus. I didn't get the Chocolate brown though , I guess that is what happens when you buy it in an outlet mall. ;-) I'm warming up to it. I think I didn't like it b/c I am stuck on crossbody's and totes right now.

 

[Winthrop44]

Winthrop - I was thinking that you also had the other lip cream which is in the clear square container. The darker one says plumping - both kind of say similar things. I think the dark container lift one is nicer. I didn't notice much difference in my lips with the other one. This one I do.

Yes, I do have the other one and sadly my $12 Caudalie lip balm does more for me. But that's ok, the Shines are better than either of those 2 for my lips.

I'll have to see if I can get a sample of the dark container Chanel sometime. I like what you said about ls color being truer ... MAC's Prep + Prime Lip helps me with that too.

 

[User38]

Elegant.. what a lovely gift from Nordies.. !! enjoy !

who's bag is that? it is lovely.

I am still travelling and stopping in to say

to all my Ratonas.. miss you all !!

.. life is so uncomplicated on Specktra!! not like reality at all.. lol.

someone mentioned crossbody's.. I have amassed about 6 so far.. lol -- since last year in Italy, I have two Vuittons, three Kors, and one gorgeous one from Longchamp's (love Longchamps) !!

have a lovely weekend ladies..

 

[shadowaddict]

^^Oh I love Kors. I have a black leather satchel I purchased a few years ago, great quality. It is a great winter bag.

 

[Honey&LemonGirl]

My current everyday purse is a Kors too! Absolutely love it, looks great with light summer linens and neutrals. It's the Michael Kors Hamilton bag.

 

[elegant-one]

I love MK bags too! Saks has an adorable crossbody one that I've been eyeing I have a great black MK crossbody one too.

HG - wishing you fun!!! If you love Longchamp bags - you should check out- bagshop.com - (the actual store is where Hilary Clinton shops ) they have great bags & free shipping.The owners are SUPER nice.
Miss you too! I need chuckles girl

 

[Miss QQ]

Elegant.. what a lovely gift from Nordies.. !! enjoy !

who's bag is that? it is lovely.

I am still travelling and stopping in to say

to all my Ratonas.. miss you all !!

.. life is so uncomplicated on Specktra!! not like reality at all.. lol.

someone mentioned crossbody's.. I have amassed about 6 so far.. lol -- since last year in Italy, I have two Vuittons, three Kors, and one gorgeous one from Longchamp's (love Longchamps) !!

have a lovely weekend ladies..

Hello! Yeah life is idyllic on Specktra. Reality is brutal lol... I don't have any Longchamp but it is popular here. Do you find it difficult to fish out the things you want from the bag, especially the bigger one? I wish we have Kors here, his designs are great. You have a good weekend too.

 

[elegant-one]

I love love love the smell of all of the Hydramax products - heavenly.

You're right about that white film! I am happy to say that my lips are still very soft today. That product definitely made a noticeable difference. But yeah, the down side is the price.

I got a tiny sample of Blizzard before lol, nothing compared to a full sized. Thanks for your review on the UCL lip plump. I almost bought it the other time when I was picking up Chance RCS but it is quite pricey. I have the Hydramax lip balm which I use as a night time lip balm and it smells lovely. The SA recommended the UCL to me, saying it can smooth and moisturize like you said, and it leaves a white film. I think that's why it makes the ls colour truer for you.

 

[Bonitinha]

Now am I in the mood to go get some fabulous bags after all of this handbag talk!

HG -- you are right. Love the life on Specktra -- such a fun break from reality. Ugggh, after my day yesterday, I def need a break!

Hope all of you lovelies have a great weekend

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Share with us if you get any handbags. Hope you are better today.

 

[Prettypackages]

Ok, I thought I replied to HerGreyness...

That bag is Kate Spade Upstate Spence. And I need your job. (are you travelling for work?)

Elegant, I'm trying to figure out how much more I need to spend at NOrdies, to become a valued customer like you. LOL

I love cross body bags, I am currently looking for the Cole Haan Hyde Park messenger. I found it at the outlet (called) for $120
I absolutely love cross body bags.

I like MK too, I see him a lot at TJMX too.

What is a good bag to carry in the rain? It is pouring here.


I'm going to have to try that Claudilie stuff, just b/c it is $12. LOL I'm currently testing out their vinoperfect serum on my hyperpigmentation spots.

 

[Shypo]

I went to another TJM yesterday and found yet another cache of the Baerkgaard stuff - I had heard of them before, but didn't know what they were about....anyway, I got a melon-colored north-south patent leather (not PVC!) tote for $14.99. And another tote that I'm probably going to give to my neice - it's a north-south 'snow leopard' animal print trimmed in a pretty Barbie-type pink (tastefully done) - it was also $14.99. I thought it was going to be the same $39.99 as the others I bought, so when I saw the $14.99 price tag I nearly fell over.

I went back today to my local TJM while my husband went to the cleaners, and everything they had the other day was GONE, except for a few accessory odds and ends. People snapped them up like crazy.

I love cross-bodies too - I have a few B. Makowsky ones that I've collected over the years, but they're really sort of heavy. Cute, but heavy. I also have a couple of Tignanello, which are quite soft and extremely lightweight and functional. Plus TJM gets a lot of them in all the time. I don't often see MK at TJM - once in a great while. Must be the part of the country I'm in.

Hope everyone has a great weekend - Happy Passover and Happy Easter!!

 

[Prettypackages]

I'm going to Tjmx today. Hopefully my neighbors don't know abuot this bag. LOL A pink tote would be perfect for my mom for Mother's day.
I didn't know this brand or anything about them. I didn't realize they were based out of Indiana, and bought by Vera Bradley in 07, but she closed the line January 11. So maybe that is why we are seeing all of this stuff?

 

[katred]

Sorry if this amounts to spam, but I thought I'd plug a friend of mine's handbags... Unfortunately mostly out of my price range, but super high-end and beautiful. She imports her accessories (clasps, bindings, etc.) from Italy and gets skins from everywhere, it seems. She used to work as a designer for Marks & Spencer, as well as some other retailers and struck out on her own... Anyway, have a look, I promise you won't be disappointed with the quality...

http://www.morrisb.com/

 

[LMD84]

Sorry if this amounts to spam, but I thought I'd plug a friend of mine's handbags... Unfortunately mostly out of my price range, but super high-end and beautiful. She imports her accessories (clasps, bindings, etc.) from Italy and gets skins from everywhere, it seems. She used to work as a designer for Marks & Spencer, as well as some other retailers and struck out on her own... Anyway, have a look, I promise you won't be disappointed with the quality...

http://www.morrisb.com/

oh wow! that's really cool. the belt bags are so cute! and Marks and Spencer is really popular in the UK so she obviously has talent to have worked for them! good luck to her!

 

[Shypo]

Katred, those bags are gorgeous!! I wish she sold them in the US! The leathers and workmanship look divine - she is truly talented!

 

[Prettypackages]

I love the Emma and the Maxima.

 

[mrslid]

Happy Easter girls!!!!

 

[Miss QQ]

Happy Easter!