The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread
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katred
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It's funny, because despite the number of things that L'Oreal owns, this would still have its unique place, so, yes, I'd say it's a possibility. I was also thinking that Shiseido might be interested, since they lack a "gateway brand" to get people to move from drugstore products to their HE lines. (And heaven knows, they have the H-est of HE lines...)
Not only that but they have a reasonably strong presence in developing markets, which I am sure would be of interest to potential buyers. I do wonder what their strategy is though - I'm no expert but it will have taken them a huge amount of investment to expand into the US which can't look good on the bottom line in the short term to any potential buyers. But if they can crack the US I'm guessing they'll be in a very good position to be bought out
I do know a few years ago they closed a lot of the Australian stores and I heard it was because they expanded so quickly they basically couldn't keep up with themselves - I really hope that doesn't happen again!
User38
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Anita, very well said.. that is exactly what happens when a company is not well funded or administered.. they get ahead of themselves and they start losing sales revenues. In today's market, getting $$ for growth and expansion is very very difficult so a takeover/merger is usually best.
that said, I think Inglot would be a good buy out candidate for a number of the biggest players.. and am watching it closely. Whoever buys them out will get a trashing initially in market value, but usually recover later on. I love the market and especially M&A.
oh ot yet again.. I used my BB Cosmic Raspberry for the first time today.. and yowsaaaa I do love it. It is a very strong colour but not at all in your face fuschia so it is easy to carry off during the day... and yes, I wore my cat eye and a bit of Narcisse.. that's all she wrote.
that said, I think Inglot would be a good buy out candidate for a number of the biggest players.. and am watching it closely. Whoever buys them out will get a trashing initially in market value, but usually recover later on. I love the market and especially M&A.
oh ot yet again.. I used my BB Cosmic Raspberry for the first time today.. and yowsaaaa I do love it. It is a very strong colour but not at all in your face fuschia so it is easy to carry off during the day... and yes, I wore my cat eye and a bit of Narcisse.. that's all she wrote.
katred
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oh ot yet again.. I used my BB Cosmic Raspberry for the first time today.. and yowsaaaa I do love it. It is a very strong colour but not at all in your face fuschia so it is easy to carry off during the day... and yes, I wore my cat eye and a bit of Narcisse.. that's all she wrote.
I don't even know what BB Cosmic Raspberry is, but I want it... Sounds like a beautiful look, by the way.
So it was 36C (I think that's about 97F) and I decided I was sick of my hair... This happens every time I try to grow it out. It starts to get warm and I can't deal. So...
Extremely thick, shoulder-length hair all gone.
Gorgeous haircut Kate! I love it! I do the same thing - get to a point and off it has to come....but I've been wearing mine in its naturally curly state and haven't minded not using a blow dryer in months.....so maybe it will survive the summer......that look is awsome on you! Tres chic! And I love the lip color.......I'm still thinking about you in the blond hair!
Almus
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Ohhh beautiful Katred! I am so jealous. Once I cut my hair about the same length as yours now and I looked like a mushroom! But well, we are around 34-35º C here too, so right now my hair is all tied up into a pony tail most of the time.
About Cosmic Raspberry, after HG's comments and taking into account that I am in love with the name of the product I believe I shall go to the counter soon ... just to check it out ... not to buy ... you know ...
About Cosmic Raspberry, after HG's comments and taking into account that I am in love with the name of the product I believe I shall go to the counter soon ... just to check it out ... not to buy ... you know ...
^^LOL Almus!! I was thinking exactly the same thing! Although I won't be going to any dept stores for several days - maybe by the time I get around to it the urge will leave.
I have my pre-sell list for Nordies Anniversary ready to go - as someone (mac aiken? Winthrop? natyk?) mentioned before card holders can take stuff home on July 5th......so the Chanel collection will be coming home, hopefully. I also confess there are several Semi Precious items I decided I have to have.......namely the MSFs.............
I have my pre-sell list for Nordies Anniversary ready to go - as someone (mac aiken? Winthrop? natyk?) mentioned before card holders can take stuff home on July 5th......so the Chanel collection will be coming home, hopefully. I also confess there are several Semi Precious items I decided I have to have.......namely the MSFs.............
Miss QQ
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^^ I just want to look at the brushes and maybe get 234.
katred - you rock the haircut. Short and very stylish! The weather is really hot for you. I had 35 degrees C days and I felt like I was getting a heat stroke.
almus - I look like a mushroom too. I cut my hair last month (lousy haircut) and now I'm an overgrown mushroom. Waiting for it to grow out. I get about the same temperature as you too, although recently there is a lot of rain so it is slightly cooler on those rainy days.
katred - you rock the haircut. Short and very stylish! The weather is really hot for you. I had 35 degrees C days and I felt like I was getting a heat stroke.
almus - I look like a mushroom too. I cut my hair last month (lousy haircut) and now I'm an overgrown mushroom. Waiting for it to grow out. I get about the same temperature as you too, although recently there is a lot of rain so it is slightly cooler on those rainy days.
mrslid
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HG I'm so sorry your sister is having to go through this. I'm sure your visit lifted her spirits. You always manage to lift ours. Sending her healthy thoughts.
mrslid
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That picture is FIERCE!! Love the new look!I don't even know what BB Cosmic Raspberry is, but I want it... Sounds like a beautiful look, by the way.
So it was 36C (I think that's about 97F) and I decided I was sick of my hair... This happens every time I try to grow it out. It starts to get warm and I can't deal. So...
Extremely thick, shoulder-length hair all gone.
I'm always interested in what's going on behind the scenes with these companies / brands - maybe because I work as a brand manager and can't help but have a bit of professional curiosity..! So I will also be watching what happens with Inglot.. I hope they do well, there's only 1 store in the UK - we need more
User38
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Anita.. I totally relate! I watch for speculative purposes.. lol
katred -- you look totally gorgeous!! I think that is the best hairlength for you since it makes your eyes the focus of your face.. fabulous! I love short hair, it is so liberating -- I am thinking of getting a buzz cut for the full summer to let my grey finally come thru and see what that's about.. I could live with a buzz for a few months and no colour regrowth.. ick.
C! I thought you had Cosmic Raspberry .. it is one of my first BB rich colour ls.. and the last one to be put on cause I wanted to wear my pink pantalones and white linen shirt with it.. lol. It is a marvellous colour and the texture of the rich colours is amazing. A must have, imo.
Almus.. your comments are so cute! A mushroom.. hell, in my day a mushroom head was err.. well, you know . lol
Michelle -- you are gonna need a house just for your hauls.. lol
mrslid.. thank you for your well wishes for my sister.. she is in God's hands and I just hope she doesn't have to suffer too much.
katred -- you look totally gorgeous!! I think that is the best hairlength for you since it makes your eyes the focus of your face.. fabulous! I love short hair, it is so liberating -- I am thinking of getting a buzz cut for the full summer to let my grey finally come thru and see what that's about.. I could live with a buzz for a few months and no colour regrowth.. ick.
C! I thought you had Cosmic Raspberry .. it is one of my first BB rich colour ls.. and the last one to be put on cause I wanted to wear my pink pantalones and white linen shirt with it.. lol. It is a marvellous colour and the texture of the rich colours is amazing. A must have, imo.
Almus.. your comments are so cute! A mushroom.. hell, in my day a mushroom head was err.. well, you know . lol
Michelle -- you are gonna need a house just for your hauls.. lol
mrslid.. thank you for your well wishes for my sister.. she is in God's hands and I just hope she doesn't have to suffer too much.
LOL!! HG!! Your pink pantalones! I skipped CR in favor of one of the other pinks, but I'm sure I'll circle back. I too love that formula - and the pigmentation is insane. That model in your avatar is beautiful! Good for her! Though I don't know if I still want to be working when I'm 80, unless it's something I'm loving doing (i.e., something to do with makeup)......and I hear you on the old bags of new tricks. We could be the OBNT ladies!! And our signature look is pink pantalones and pink lips! No 'red hat' societies for us!!
I had a blast packing my makeup today for my trip - it's always quite a picnic cuz I can never decide what I want to bring.....and I end up bringing too much. But I hate to 'miss' something.......it's always a pain to unpack, but I doubt I'll change anytime soon......I seriously need to find a job that utilizes my interest in all things makeup!!
I may be offline for a few days while we're at my son's college orientation - but I'll try to check in when I can. Have a good weekend/week everyone! Try to stay cool!
Now that 'the Weener' (I mean Weiner) has resigned, I guess I need to change my avatar......hmmmmm......wonder what I can find........
I had a blast packing my makeup today for my trip - it's always quite a picnic cuz I can never decide what I want to bring.....and I end up bringing too much. But I hate to 'miss' something.......it's always a pain to unpack, but I doubt I'll change anytime soon......I seriously need to find a job that utilizes my interest in all things makeup!!
I may be offline for a few days while we're at my son's college orientation - but I'll try to check in when I can. Have a good weekend/week everyone! Try to stay cool!
Now that 'the Weener' (I mean Weiner) has resigned, I guess I need to change my avatar......hmmmmm......wonder what I can find........
katred
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Thanks so much for the compliments on the hair, ladies!! Makes me feel good, especially since this is actually something The Great Enabler and I did in our dining room... I literally got so sick of having all the hair on my neck that I figured there was nothing to lose. I figured that the worst thing that could happen was that I'd end up running to my hairdresser friend for help, or that I'd end up just saying "screw it" and going for a pixie cut...
Second day in and I'm still loving it, particularly because I don't have to do anything to it...
Has anyone else tried the Givenchy Gelee Interdit? I got my first one and, although I wasn't sure about the sheerness (I'm not a sheer gloss person as a rule), I have to say I'm pretty impressed. I love how it makes my lips feel.
Second day in and I'm still loving it, particularly because I don't have to do anything to it...
Has anyone else tried the Givenchy Gelee Interdit? I got my first one and, although I wasn't sure about the sheerness (I'm not a sheer gloss person as a rule), I have to say I'm pretty impressed. I love how it makes my lips feel.
cutemiauw
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Katred, love the new look! You're so pretty .
HG, well wishes for your sister and the family
I got my haircut too last week... just before my birthday. Nothing drastic, just a little bit shorter and some layers in. I like the hairdresser too, it felt great to finally found a good one in the city I live in!
Apart from that, nothing much going on here. I've been taking time away from my computer last week trying to get a mini holiday. So now I must catch up on the MU news
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.HG, well wishes for your sister and the family
I got my haircut too last week... just before my birthday. Nothing drastic, just a little bit shorter and some layers in. I like the hairdresser too, it felt great to finally found a good one in the city I live in!
Apart from that, nothing much going on here. I've been taking time away from my computer last week trying to get a mini holiday. So now I must catch up on the MU news
