The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[Winthrop44]

You are so beautiful! I just love the contrast of your hair with your pale skin. Those liner and lipstick shades are so perfect for you!

 

[elegant-one]

You are so beautiful! I just love the contrast of your hair with your pale skin. Those liner and lipstick shades are so perfect for you!

I agree with all that ^ So, what are you wearing on your lips???? Its BEAUTIFUL! on you

 

[Shypo]

 

[mtrimier]

(i can has entry into this ratona club? maybe?)

 

[Shypo]

Hi mtrimier! Of course you can!!!

We're just a bunch of Chanel fanatics that have a tendency to wander off-topic all the time.......feel free to jump in and join the fun/madness/enablement......and whatever else comes along! The more the merrier!

 

[Bonitinha]

Very pretty Katred! And I love the rosey pink lippie! Gorgeous

 

[shadowaddict]

Yikes, Cheryl. How horrible that you hurt your back. I know what you mean about getting into the doctor -- why is it so hard??

I sent a bunch of stuff off to be altered today -- I can't wait to break into my new summer stuff. I have been a busy little bee scoping out all of the good deals. My husband asked me last night if he needed to stage an intervention for me (If he does, you are all invited!! haha) I told him I'm just biding my time with clothes until the Chanel Fall collection comes out . . .

What is it with these men that think we need an intervention? My hubby swears I have a serious problem Oh and those shoes are super cute and what deal. The Nordies site, especially the shoes is a dangerous place for me to be. Somehow many pairs find their way to my home from there.

Katred you look gorgeous as always. I love that liner on you.

Elegant-of course you have to get your hair done. One must always keep her priorities in order. And speaking of hair I had a dr appt a Wednesday for a checkup and I got a great stylist referral while there. I hate going to the dr but I was talking to the physician's assistant who had a great layered cut with some volume. Her hair was a few inches below shoulder length like mine. I've been shopping around for a while now since my regular guy hurt his back and left the salon. I've found a few great colorist but have had trouble finding someone who can deal with my thick straight hair so it doesn't just flop flat on my head.

 

[Shypo]

^^ Finding a stylist is always so difficult - many of us here have had our issues with them - and I myself am still looking for Mr. or Ms. 'Right'. The guy I go to is great as a colorist, but as a stylist, not so much. But I compromise, and most of the time it's fine. Congrats on hopefully finding someone new!

And yeah, my husband thinks I have issues too - I'm a makeup/clothes/jewelry 'hoarder', I have been this way since I was about 12, at least as far as makeup is concerned, so I don't think I'm going to change anytime soon. Sometimes I need to moderate, and do, but yes, I am an addict.

 

[elegant-one]

What is it with these men that think we need an intervention? My hubby swears I have a serious problem Oh and those shoes are super cute and what deal. The Nordies site, especially the shoes is a dangerous place for me to be. Somehow many pairs find their way to my home from there.

Elegant-of course you have to get your hair done. One must always keep her priorities in order. And speaking of hair I had a dr appt a Wednesday for a checkup and I got a great stylist referral while there. I hate going to the dr but I was talking to the physician's assistant who had a great layered cut with some volume. Her hair was a few inches below shoulder length like mine. I've been shopping around for a while now since my regular guy hurt his back and left the salon. I've found a few great colorist but have had trouble finding someone who can deal with my thick straight hair so it doesn't just flop flat on my head.

me too!

I LOVE my stylist. She's done my hair for about 30 years now

Yes, it is a priority for me

I think the layered cut like you described sounds perfect for thick hair - it will give it some movement & tame the volume a bit.

Of course we have issues - and mostly all the same ones

but oh do we enjoy it all

 

[Miss QQ]

katred - gorgeous! I want to know the lippie you are wearing too.

cheryl - hope your back is all right now.

winthrop - I'm tall, for an asian girl, so I don't wear heels often and they hurt my feet and back. Your fall sounds painful!

elegant - I don't have Kitten but I've swatched it before at the counter. I thought it is pretty but not really that special - surely I have a dupe in my stash. Your hair is gorgeous! All the effort is worth it!

I had a long and busy day and I'm getting a sore throat and a cold. Good thing it is the weekend tomorrow, hopefully I can get some rest. I want to share this post, which says that wearing a warm or cool blush, depending on our eye colour, can make our eyes pop. Interesting, although we always wear whatever we want.
http://beautyeditor.ca/2011/06/09/well-this-is-certainly-exciting-apparently-the-new-thing-is-to-wear-warm-and-cool-tones-of-makeup-together-all-at-once-are-you-down/#more-16972

 

[Bonitinha]

Elegant -- I have major hair envy of your lovely locks! That is awesome that you've been going to the same stylist for 30 years.

MissQQ -- that was a fun article. I might have to switch it up. Although I did love the "cool" version of Heather Graham. That lipstick looks similar to Joyeuse. Love that icy shadow with it

 

[elegant-one]

MissQQ - thanks, I really enjoyed seeing & reading that!!!

 

[elegant-one]

Elegant -- I have major hair envy of your lovely locks! That is awesome that you've been going to the same stylist for 30 years.

MissQQ -- that was a fun article. I might have to switch it up. Although I did love the "cool" version of Heather Graham. That lipstick looks similar to Joyeuse. Love that icy shadow with it

It's now down to almost the middle of my back! Kind of a hard thing to pull off at "my age" I had a Sephora lady stop me to ask what I use on my hair

I've only used Alterna on it for years - its great hair care. I think that has helped it grow & stay conditioned.
My hairdresser - is INSANE! seriously. And, the older she gets the worse she gets. She is an awesome colorist & her cuts are always perfect - but she never ever shuts up - like in hyper mode & says really crazy stuff. But I'll put up with it as long as she keeps my hair nice

but there I days when I want her to just put a sock in it

I loved all the pink in those pics too.

 

[katred]

I agree with all that ^ So, what are you wearing on your lips???? Its BEAUTIFUL! on you

The one, the only... Antigone. I have to stop myself from reaching for it every day. That and NARS' Mayflower are my lipsticks for this summer. I think the others are feeling left out...

 

[katred]

It's now down to almost the middle of my back! Kind of a hard thing to pull off at "my age" I had a Sephora lady stop me to ask what I use on my hair

I've only used Alterna on it for years - its great hair care. I think that has helped it grow & stay conditioned.
My hairdresser - is INSANE! seriously. And, the older she gets the worse she gets. She is an awesome colorist & her cuts are always perfect - but she never ever shuts up - like in hyper mode & says really crazy stuff. But I'll put up with it as long as she keeps my hair nice

but there I days when I want her to just put a sock in it

I loved all the pink in those pics too.

Alterna should be giving you money for that endorsement. I actually ordered a trial package of theirs from Sephora to try out, but now that I know that it's what you've been using, I'M SOLD.

 

[LMD84]

It's now down to almost the middle of my back! Kind of a hard thing to pull off at "my age" I had a Sephora lady stop me to ask what I use on my hair

I've only used Alterna on it for years - its great hair care. I think that has helped it grow & stay conditioned.
My hairdresser - is INSANE! seriously. And, the older she gets the worse she gets. She is an awesome colorist & her cuts are always perfect - but she never ever shuts up - like in hyper mode & says really crazy stuff. But I'll put up with it as long as she keeps my hair nice

but there I days when I want her to just put a sock in it

I loved all the pink in those pics too.

i think your hair is amazing!! and cut the 'at your age' crap!! it's so good to find a great hair dresser - even if she is hyper active! me and my hairdresser are terrible when together - we both talk a mile a minute and have rather naughty conversations! she always books me in early before other customers come in! lol!

 

[Bonitinha]

Nordstrom just cancelled that one pair of shoes from my order (the Seychelles pot of gold pumps). Grrrr. They didn't try to make it up with a certain percentage off my next order of anything. I called to see if they could put me on a waiting list to see if they would be back in stock. Nope. So much for their stellar customer service. I guess I should be happy with the pairs I ordered from them for a great price, but I wanted those shoes, dang it!!


Elegant -- You're so lucky to be blessed in the hair department! Your long hair looks amazing! I'm afraid there is no stylist in the world than can make my hair look fab. It is fine and blah -- I have to settle with it looking "okay" LOL

 

[Anneri]

Alterna should be giving you money for that endorsement. I actually ordered a trial package of theirs from Sephora to try out, but now that I know that it's what you've been using, I'M SOLD.

If that stuff would be available over here, I'd get it too!

Funny - all this talk about hairdressers, and I had an appointment today. I always go to the hairdresser I went to when I was still living at my parents' place (quite a few years ago!), so whenever I visit them, I go and get a cut.

He's a dear, knows what I want and has a gay trainee who looks like the young David Bowie who likes to chat with me about makeup!

 

[Shypo]

Changing tracks just a bit.....Lou, I've been watching your vids, and 1) you have beautiful hair! and 2) you are so funny! You have this self-depracating manner that is so charming - you've done a great job on the videos - I could never do that. I talk to myself like I'm doing a video, but I'd be such a spas.

Keep up the good work! I giggled when I read your post about 'naughty' conversations. I just love that word - especially when it's spoken with a British accent!!

Kate, Antigone is the bomb on you! I'm so happy I got that one!

Anneri, sounds like you had a good afternoon! Just in time for your concert! I hope you don't get rained out.

 

[elegant-one]

Katred - No way - Antigone doesn't look like that on me! Its your color girl - gorgeous! Yep, I hope you love your Alterna sample. Their products are just full of great healthy ingredients that make the hair healthy & shiny. Thanks!

Lou -

my hairdresser does the naughty talk too - especially when there is a man in there with us which does get really funny. I wish she talked makeup or anything other than crazy talk. Thanks for the compliment

Michelle you are absolutely adorable! Your hair is perfect for you & you are a beautiful woman inside & out!!! Ok, that just really sucks about the shoes - can they do a find at another Nordies store for you & send them to you???

Anneri - glad to see you here! You guys can't get Alterna? For a global economy, I just don't get that. Its great to have anyone to talk makeup with.

C - yeah, I could never do a video

I would make mistakes & then the video would mostly be me cracking up & not being able to talk or finish a thought.