panties
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Canvas, Jojo is shimmery, but not like Corinthian shimmery.
From left to right:
Jojo, Corinthian, Spicy, Nutmeg
From left to right:
Jojo, Corinthian, Spicy, Nutmeg
The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread
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I just spent the better part of the last hour or so cleaning my old NARS stuff. First, I had to find it - when I reorganized my makeup stuff into my son's old room, I had thrown all of my NARS compacts into a ziplock because they were nasty sticky (I HATE the packaging of these, I must say) and I wasn't going to take the time then to clean them. So it took me awhile to find them buried in one of the drawers of the makeup dresser (the drawers are painted black, so the baggy wasn't obvious, and they were under some random sponges and things).....ANYWAY, if you have any Smashbox or NARS in that stupidly obnoxious rubberized coating, it's a pain in the patoot to clean (as several folks on Spektra and other bloggers have noted). I wanted to share the method I ultimately used - it's not perfect, or pretty, but at least the compacts aren't sticky.
I used vinyl gloves, 91% alcohol, and a microfiber cloth to rub off all of the residue (and yes, some of the coating, but I don't care). Some of the compacts were still sticky in spots, so my last step was to throw them in a bag with some Gold Bond powder. I wiped off most of the powder and now have them stored in an airtight container. Like I said, not pretty, but not sticky either. Hopefully the powder will discourage any more residue problems going forward.
Man, what a PAIN. I am rediscovering my NARS stash, and have added to it lately, but geez, I wish he would come out with something less high-maintenance for packaging!
Did everyone have a nice weekend? Get any shopping in? Save a couple of online orders (I ordered the Guerlain Inca powder
) and the Dior Aurora (or however it's spelled) bronzer, both of which I'll pick up in store tomorrow, I didn't do too much other damage.....I did pick up a cute pale pink Tignanello 'French Tote' handbag at Marshalls....
I used vinyl gloves, 91% alcohol, and a microfiber cloth to rub off all of the residue (and yes, some of the coating, but I don't care). Some of the compacts were still sticky in spots, so my last step was to throw them in a bag with some Gold Bond powder. I wiped off most of the powder and now have them stored in an airtight container. Like I said, not pretty, but not sticky either. Hopefully the powder will discourage any more residue problems going forward.
Man, what a PAIN. I am rediscovering my NARS stash, and have added to it lately, but geez, I wish he would come out with something less high-maintenance for packaging!
Did everyone have a nice weekend? Get any shopping in? Save a couple of online orders (I ordered the Guerlain Inca powder
elegant-one
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Which one
Oh & I really really like Victoria's Secret concealer - its not as light in color as I like - but looks extremely natural on, does not crease or cake & has fabulous wear time to it.
So did that help or confuse. LOL
elegant-one
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Shypo - I did a major shopping spree today
&
LM lipstick in Hibiscus Bloom
omgosh I love these. I bought the last one & I bought the last Dior Fire - beautiful soft orange - but orange in a very sexy pretty way.
The LM gel lipsticks are amazing & the colors gorgeous & the feel is like velvet & balm & good pigmentation. Love. I have to get Dollface next!
I bought 2 maxi dresses, a skinny maxi skirt $19
2 short white skirts one pencil & one with a slight flare. A cute straw hat with a black bow & a pair of navy pinstripe knee length menswear shorts.
I'm going to hide now for the next 3 months
Your post was interesting about cleaning that stupid rubberized covering. I agree. And the Tiganello handbags are always stylish! I have a small red one.
LM lipstick in Hibiscus Bloom
The LM gel lipsticks are amazing & the colors gorgeous & the feel is like velvet & balm & good pigmentation. Love. I have to get Dollface next!
I bought 2 maxi dresses, a skinny maxi skirt $19
I'm going to hide now for the next 3 months
Your post was interesting about cleaning that stupid rubberized covering. I agree. And the Tiganello handbags are always stylish! I have a small red one.
Bonitinha
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Cheryl -- sounds like that was a pain in the behind to clean all of that! That is part of the reason I don't have much Nars -- the packaging never really appealed to me. But I have heard good things about their blushes and shadows. Maybe I'll venture out one of these days . . .
Elegant -- woo hoo on the shopping spree! I have been buying cute summer stuff here and there -- but it absolutely won't warm up here. Grrrrr
Elegant -- woo hoo on the shopping spree! I have been buying cute summer stuff here and there -- but it absolutely won't warm up here. Grrrrr
stv578
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I haven't posted on this thread in a while. Things have been far more busy for me than I would like. I had to take a day off of work friday just to run some errands, get a mani/pedi for a wedding we went to yesterday, get a long overdue hair cut and return a few things I'd bought for the house. Anyway, other than the haul i did yesterday with Chanel's summer collection, I also picked up this springy dress...
http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=50130&vid=1&pid=833059
Elegant, what colour is that hibiscus bloom lipstick? I love the name! And I love everything hibiscus!
Hope everyone has been well. I've missed reading your posts here, love to here everyone's day to day adventures and the shopping! I do plan on being very good from this point on with the spending, we still have soooo much to do in the house. We're kinda tired now of the bare walls and lack of decor. The window coverings should be in soon and I plan on getting some bedding from Pottery Barn on our way down to Virginia Beach in a few weeks, but there is still so much more we need to do!
http://bananarepublic.gapcanada.ca/browse/product.do?cid=50130&vid=1&pid=833059
Elegant, what colour is that hibiscus bloom lipstick? I love the name! And I love everything hibiscus!
Hope everyone has been well. I've missed reading your posts here, love to here everyone's day to day adventures and the shopping! I do plan on being very good from this point on with the spending, we still have soooo much to do in the house. We're kinda tired now of the bare walls and lack of decor. The window coverings should be in soon and I plan on getting some bedding from Pottery Barn on our way down to Virginia Beach in a few weeks, but there is still so much more we need to do!
shadowaddict
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Oh what a cute dress. It looks so fun and summery.
Nora, that dress is adorable!! I hope you had fun at the wedding.....we miss you here too! But I also know how it is to have other priorities - don't fret though. We're always around.....so glad you got the Chanel summer stuff - of all of the things to get, that was probably the best IMO.
elegant-one
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Nora, that dress is so adorable! I bet hubs will like that on.
I know, Hibiscus is like Peonies & Roses
I'm sure that you have a lot on your plate - daily. I love to see you here. You are going to VB - I loved VB. I called my parents while I was standing way out at the end of the pier so they could hear the ocean - it made their day. I wish I could meet you there. Pottery Barn is a $$$ trap
stv578
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I should mention that the dress is not nearly as short on me as it is on the model, lol!Nora, that dress is so adorable! I bet hubs will like that on.
I know, Hibiscus is like Peonies & RosesIts a soft bright rose hint of fuchsia pink - probably not unique, but its still different from my other colors& very very pretty on. I ordered Dollface this morning which is one of the prettiest pinks ever.
I'm sure that you have a lot on your plate - daily. I love to see you here. You are going to VB - I loved VB. I called my parents while I was standing way out at the end of the pier so they could hear the ocean - it made their day. I wish I could meet you there. Pottery Barn is a $$$ trap
I think I'll have to have a look at Hibiscus Bloom, I need a "throw on" lipstick with a pop of colour for the mornings I have to run out with the kids. I thought Shiseido's stiletto may work, but it really looks lavendery on me, which doesn't look too great with my skintone on its own. What a shame though, because it's such a great formula.
I hear you on PB! But the bedding I picked out is actually a lot less than the duvet set I had originally bought and then returned. Partly because of the colour, we decided to go with a light blue, and partly because of the price!
Bonitinha
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For some reason, it's not letting me quote -- Nora -- I had to laugh when you said the dress isn't as short on you as on the model. I can so relate because I am short, so things are always longer on me! That is a cute dress! It looks like they have some cute new things in, so I need to check BR out again!!
Hope you love your PB bedding. I have been lucky enough to find all of my sets way on sale so it didn't cost me a fortune for our master bedroom and my girls' rooms. But yeah, I get that catalog and just drool . . . .
Hope you love your PB bedding. I have been lucky enough to find all of my sets way on sale so it didn't cost me a fortune for our master bedroom and my girls' rooms. But yeah, I get that catalog and just drool . . . .
stv578
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Shadowaddict, my mom and I both use Shiseido's concealer for under the eyes, which comes in a tube with a wand and we're both happy with it, not bad considering there is 30 years between us! I don't apply it directly onto my skin, dab it on the back of my hand first and then apply with a brush and blend it out with my fingers. It covers well and doesn't crease. I use it over eye cream.
stv578
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Michelle, I haven't seen either of these and I don't want to look, lol! But going by my own experience, I've found the Dior quints to be hit and miss. They are generally gorgeous and apply well, but I've had issues with how they wear on me. Some of them creased a lot quicker than other shadows I use. Haven't tried any GA shadows, but do have a couple blushes, which are great.
Michelle, I haven't seen either of these and I don't want to look, lol! But going by my own experience, I've found the Dior quints to be hit and miss. They are generally gorgeous and apply well, but I've had issues with how they wear on me. Some of them creased a lot quicker than other shadows I use. Haven't tried any GA shadows, but do have a couple blushes, which are great.
elegant-one
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& PB kids have the cutest things!
cutemiauw
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Such a lovely dress!
I've been looking for a nice dress myself, but to no avail yet. It only adds to the fun ;-).
Does anyone have Chanel Fauve? Opinions? Thoughts? I'm lemming that color but slightly afraid it won't look as pretty on me as it's too expensive to gamble on it.
Hi Astrid - I just got mine - it is sooo pretty - it's a deep plummy brown - I'm NW25, so I'm not sure how it would be on warmer or darker skintones, but the color is gorgeous - I have some swatches to do for Michelle, and will do one of Fauve as well, but not until the end of the week as I leave for CA tomorrow.....
cutemiauw
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Thank Shypo 
. I'd really appreciate the swatch !
Nice to hear about what everyone's been getting last weekend. I almost got myself a pair of sandals but the fit is a bit wide for my feet.
I'm now lemming this one: http://www.zalando.de/fornarina-sandalette-brown-fo111z00y-702.html although I'm still unsure with online shoe shopping.
. I'd really appreciate the swatch ! Nice to hear about what everyone's been getting last weekend
. I almost got myself a pair of sandals but the fit is a bit wide for my feet.I'm now lemming this one: http://www.zalando.de/fornarina-sandalette-brown-fo111z00y-702.html although I'm still unsure with online shoe shopping.
