The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[User38]

Michelle so sorry about your shoes ! it sucketh to get that cancellation letter..lol.

but look on the bright side, there will be new ones out real soon..and maybe you can still find these elsewhere.. did you look on Zappos.com .. I love love that site!

katred .. Antigone is my best one too.. lol. I wish it looked on me like it does on you, but then you are gorgeous. My second best would be Unique -- which is like Antigone but more winey looking-- like Rrrramon says, when I drink from the bottle.. lol....my new yumm colour.

C!.. lol.. I know what you mean, public speaking is dicey -- I still have to make time on the weekend to watch our star in the making, ms. Lou!

 

[Bonitinha]

HG -- I know, that cancellation letter makes me crazy! I did look on Zappos and ordered them -- but they were $90 as opposed to $44 on Nordstrom. I just knew I would be ticked if I didn't get them and they always sell out in a second. So, I will have my cute retro pumps after all And you are right -- they are always coming out with new styles for us to drool over . . .

Elegant -- you are sweet. That just made me feel better about my fine hair! I will just live vicariously through you -- and maybe I should go get some biotin supplements! Nordies said they couldn't check to see if any other store had them that could send them to me (so strange!!). I got my fix through Zappos. Oh well, all of my other clothes/shoes purchases have pretty much been a steal, so I don't feel too bad!


And I agree with you ladies about the videos! Some people just have a talent for it! Lou does an awesome job!

 

[Shypo]

Michelle, I'm glad you got your shoes, and ITA with Elegant - you're beautiful!!

Instead of calling Nordie's CS next time, call a Nordie's that's 'near' you (even if it isn't nearby) and ask them to do a DTC - I don't know why CS told you they couldn't. That's lame. At least you got a letter - I've been waiting for my Dior Rosy Nude palette for a few days - logged on today to find it canceled because they couldn't fill it. Geez, thanks for letting me know now that everyone is out of it. I found it at Bloomies, but free shipping is only for orders over $300

, so I backordered it from NM (that's how I knew the Chanel fall stuff was there - the quad and the np) - probably will never get it, but I ain't payin' for shipping.

HG!! I'm so loving the sound of Unique!!! Wish we could get it here! I have no trips to Europe planned, so I will live vicariously through you!!

 

[mtrimier]

i would try Alterna, but i just got a gallon of Wen. damn you QVC! (but thanks for having supersizes of philosophy stuff, lol!) i have too many things to use up.

 

[Bonitinha]

Michelle, I'm glad you got your shoes, and ITA with Elegant - you're beautiful!!

Instead of calling Nordie's CS next time, call a Nordie's that's 'near' you (even if it isn't nearby) and ask them to do a DTC - I don't know why CS told you they couldn't. That's lame. At least you got a letter - I've been waiting for my Dior Rosy Nude palette for a few days - logged on today to find it canceled because they couldn't fill it. Geez, thanks for letting me know now that everyone is out of it. I found it at Bloomies, but free shipping is only for orders over $300

, so I backordered it from NM (that's how I knew the Chanel fall stuff was there - the quad and the np) - probably will never get it, but I ain't payin' for shipping.

HG!! I'm so loving the sound of Unique!!! Wish we could get it here! I have no trips to Europe planned, so I will live vicariously through you!!

Aww, thanks Cheryl -- you are too kind. I'm having one of those "blah" days today. But you ladies always lift my spirits

So lame that they didn't even let you know your ordered had been canceled. I will call a Nordies in a neighboring state next time to see if I can find my item. Sheesh, Macy's put me on a list and took all of my info and shipped my shoes right when they came back in stock. We should tell Nordstrom about that technology! LOL
I hope you get your Rosy Nude palette. I'm with you -- I don't like to pay shipping ever!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^

Good that you feel better!

katred - Antigone is stunning on you. It's not like this on me too.

cheryl - what a long wait for Rosy Nude. Hope they get it to you soon, otherwise the fall collection will be out already.

elegant - the free RA you are getting is a pretty nude colour. It is in my list of RAs I want. I want to try Alterna too, but I think my sephora doesn't have it. I'll go check it out again. I use Oscar Blendi's hair serum occasionally, which I picked up last year at sephora.

 

[shadowaddict]

Elegant---I love your hair, screw the age thing. it looks gorgeous. My hair was about bra length and I decided to get almost five inches cut off last time with it getting hot and it grows pretty fast. The stylist does a good cut but the layers just aren't exactly how I want them. The thing is when I find a great stylist I hope I can get my daughter to change also because it'll be a little weird for both of us. I'll have to check out Alterna . My daughter loves Aveda so I use that, Bumble & Bumble and Biolage.


HG--I LOVE zappos. I have been ordering shoes and bags from them for years. I love that they expanded. I didn't know however that they carried Butter London n/p, which I love. I had ordered it before from beauty.com/drugstore.com. I love that there is never shipping with zappos and their customer service is absolutely the best.

 

[Shypo]

^^ ITA shadowaddict! Zappos is a go-to site for me! I hope you and your daughter are able to settle on a stylist - it IS a little weird, isn't it? It's like a relationship, and you almost feel as though you have to be 'monogamous'

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mtrimier, I hear you on the Wen - I've used it for about the past 2 years, but I confess I have strayed - it is jus SO expensive, and I can't always go 2-3 days without washing my hair. I saw that gallon jug on QVC and was also tempted, but I have several of the other bottles I have to use up. I'm trying to wean myself from QVC - I've done it before, but like an addict, I fall off the wagon every now and again. I'm going to have to start getting my fixes from my existing stash!!

Cold and rainy here in the northeast today - my kids are up in Montreal for the weekend - I hope the weather is better there.

Another thing I'm considering doing is attending the Toronto IMATS show in November....I've never been to one of those (missed the NYC and Boston ones, drat!)......or maybe I'll plan to go to Boston next year. I think that would be a blast!

Enjoy your weekend ladies!!

 

[mtrimier]

i am forcing myself to only buy the things i use the most from qvc. and not looking at any clothes or shoes there...or kitchen stuff..or random gadgets, hee!

 

[Miss QQ]

Cheryl - The IMATS show looks so fun in the pics and reviews I read. So exciting if you are able to go!

I went to sephora and there wasn't Alterna. I tried on the guerlain terracotta bronzers and decided on 00. Haven't buy it yet because I'm waiting for a promotion. Luckily I didn't buy 01.

 

[Shypo]

i am forcing myself to only buy the things i use the most from qvc. and not looking at any clothes or shoes there...or kitchen stuff..or random gadgets, hee!

Let me know how that works for you!

I just bought 2 Lock and Lock sets.......no will power!

 

[Bonitinha]

^^I have never purchased anything from QVC -- can you believe it? Sounds like I am missing out!!
IMATS would be so fun -- especially with a group of girlfriends. You'll have to let us know all about it!

 

[stv578]

Hi everyone! This post is actually rom last night, because I wrote it all up, but then couldn't post because there was an issue with my internet connection, so here it...

I've been computerless at work since noon yesterday, so just caught up now (last night)!

Elegant, your hair is seriously gorgeous! I will have to check out Alterna as I am currently looking for new hair products to try! Mine is a head of fine wavy hair, but a whole lot of it, so volume is not generally an issue.

Michelle, you ended up finding the shoes you wanted, right?! And I agree with Elegant, you're beautiful, and your hair suits you perfectly!

Katred, you are seriously pretty. Loved that pic of you.

So it's been another stupid hectic week for me. Things at work have not been going well for our office lately, a lot of doom and gloom, so we're just taking things day by day. I should really be going in to do a little overtime on the weekends, but since I'm unable to use my computer until an IT person comes around to clean it up (got a virus, one of many over the last two weeks), I decided to just try to get the house organized. If things are not in order at home, I just feel unsettled. I did go today on my lunch to get my son a bright red quilt from PB kids (he loooves red!) and happened to stop by the Chanel counter to ask about the fall collection. It's due to come out at the end of August, and the RA matte's are coming out October 1st.

AND... there will be two counters in Toronto that will be carrying the Asia exclusive collection that had the pink JC (Rose Turbo something) and Joyeuse RA!!!!! That was completely unexpected, I got to play with the testers, and fell in love with the JC and l/s. The quad was super pretty as well, but I just don't have the money right now, so the blush and l/s will be mine! (okay, it wasn't in the budget, but I think I may only be getting two items from the fall collection, maybe the quartz polish as well). It was funny because the SA there was all excited to tell me about this collection! She said that they had put in a special request to get it. We then had a quick chat and her and the other SA thought I should be working at the Chanel head office!

 

[Shypo]

Nora - I'm sorry things are not going well at work - but it sounds like you're coping. I hope things improve soon! And I know your son loved his new quilt!! I love red too - especially for boys.

We just heard that the Asia-exclusive collection is going to be at Nordie's for Anniversary, so I'm glad you'll be getting it too! The JC and Joyeuse are TDF. I love them both, even though I succombed to ebay. I should know better! Oh well, I don't even remember how much I paid - they were worth it. I'm going to get the Blossom glossimer too if I can. And Quartz from the Fall collection.

Wouldn't that be a hoot to work in the head office? Then you could straighten them all out!! Heaven knows they need it!!

Hang in there with the job stuff - hope it gets better soon!

Michelle - QVC is a trap

- I order Smashbox and Mally from them, and once in awhile Sofft shoes.....and jewelry.....and kitchen stuff......and sheets (they have the BEST sheets!).......and some of the designer clothes (Louis Dell Olio, George Simonton, Isaac Mizrahi). It's easy to get carried away, and now I've sworn them off for the summer, and potentially the fall......I should swear them off forever!! Oh well. Another of my issues.

I will have to wait to see how funds go for the IMATS show - both my kids will be away at school, so maybe hubs and I can take a trip - have to find something for him to do though.

And have to pack an extra suitcase! I'm probably better off waiting until next year when I can easily get to the Boston one (assuming they have it there again) - since that's only a couple of hours away. I hear some of the members here talking about their IMATS hauls, and I just think it would be a blast to go. And Michelle, you're right - with a bunch of makeup-lovin' girlfriends. What's better than that?

Hope you ladies are having a great Saturday - I've been cleaning while the kids are away. Blah. Heading out to Nordie's tonight to see my fave MUA and see if I can get some dish on the Chanel stuff.......

 

[LMD84]

Hi everyone! This post is actually rom last night, because I wrote it all up, but then couldn't post because there was an issue with my internet connection, so here it...

I've been computerless at work since noon yesterday, so just caught up now (last night)!

Elegant, your hair is seriously gorgeous! I will have to check out Alterna as I am currently looking for new hair products to try! Mine is a head of fine wavy hair, but a whole lot of it, so volume is not generally an issue.

Michelle, you ended up finding the shoes you wanted, right?! And I agree with Elegant, you're beautiful, and your hair suits you perfectly!

Katred, you are seriously pretty. Loved that pic of you.

So it's been another stupid hectic week for me. Things at work have not been going well for our office lately, a lot of doom and gloom, so we're just taking things day by day. I should really be going in to do a little overtime on the weekends, but since I'm unable to use my computer until an IT person comes around to clean it up (got a virus, one of many over the last two weeks), I decided to just try to get the house organized. If things are not in order at home, I just feel unsettled. I did go today on my lunch to get my son a bright red quilt from PB kids (he loooves red!) and happened to stop by the Chanel counter to ask about the fall collection. It's due to come out at the end of August, and the RA matte's are coming out October 1st.

AND... there will be two counters in Toronto that will be carrying the Asia exclusive collection that had the pink JC (Rose Turbo something) and Joyeuse RA!!!!! That was completely unexpected, I got to play with the testers, and fell in love with the JC and l/s. The quad was super pretty as well, but I just don't have the money right now, so the blush and l/s will be mine! (okay, it wasn't in the budget, but I think I may only be getting two items from the fall collection, maybe the quartz polish as well). It was funny because the SA there was all excited to tell me about this collection! She said that they had put in a special request to get it. We then had a quick chat and her and the other SA thought I should be working at the Chanel head office!

i'm sorry that you are having a touch time at work sweetie i know how down that can make a person. here's hoping it gets better soon! at least you got to play with the pretty jc's!! i love them both from pictures i have seen!

 

[Shypo]

Lou!! How did the interview go? I hope it went well for you and your colleagues!!

 

[Bonitinha]

Nora -- you are sweet, thank you. My hair really is horribly fine and blah (even my hairdresser feels sorry for me) -- but thank you, you ladies have helped me to feel better about it!!
I hope things get better at work! What a stress. I love all things Pottery Barn -- one of my fave stores for sure. I hope your son loves his quilt. How fun that you will get the Asia exclusives! Yay (oh, and yes, I did finally get those shoes in my size, except not on sale . . . bummer!)

Cheryl -- Nordies is getting the Asia exclusive launch for Chanel?? After I spent a gazillion dollars on Ebay for Joyeuse? haha Do you know if it will be on Nordies online? I am interested in the peachier RA from that collection and the blush. I think I want the glossimer, too. I can't remember what the quad looked like -- did you end up getting it from Ebay, too? LMK if you hear any more deets on that!
QVC sounds dangerous, and I already have shopping issues! But wow, I'm sure you find some great deals. Yes, I would definitely bring an extra suitcase for the makeup from IMATS. So fun.

 

[Shypo]

^^ Michelle, yes, I did get the quad from the Asia exclusvie (and Rose Turbillion, which I love) - the quad is very nice for me - a lot of people 'panned' it

, but I really like it. It's the European round baked formula.....but I think it's great! Yes, there's a thread that ultimate_makeup opened in the Chanel forum that has all of the pics and deets! And yes, I'm sure Nordie's will have it online for anniversary. If not, let me know and I'd be happy to do a pre-sell for the items and send them to you - I have connections

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[stv578]

Thanks for the support ladies! The issues at work aren't just affecting me, it's the whole office. Hopefully we will make it through this rough patch and upper management gets a little more on board to give us the support we need. Or... I win the lottery, doesn't have to be a large amount, just enough so I don't have to work! (One can dream, right?!)

Didn't get much cleaning done today, boo. Will try again tomorrow! Hope everyone's weekend has been well so far.

 

[elegant-one]

[quote name="Bonitinha" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/1530#post_2128836"]^^I have never purchased anything from QVC -- can you believe it? Sounds like I am missing out!!
IMATS would be so fun -- especially with a group of girlfriends. You'll have to let us know all about it!
[/quote] NO Michelle don't even turn it on!! It's a trap, a black hole that just sucks you in and steals more of your $$$$$$ seriously. I do buy Mally & Smashbox from QVC Thank you ALL so much for you really kind & sweet comments! XOX Sorry....still working on my deadline Nora dear, I hope the work issues work themselves out. Everyone needs the beloved Joyeuse! I cannot wait to get that collects blush & the peach lippie