The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread
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Anneri
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Astrid, you look so cute in that pic! That haircut suits you!
HG, love the avatar!
Shypo, the same happens to me everytime I've to pack!
I just had to finish my novel last night in bed - I finished it around 2 in the morning, and now I feel like a rollercoater run over me. Ugh. Need some strong tea...
I also finished Chandler Burr's The perfect scent yesterday. An excellent book about creating, making and launching a perfume. The author follows Jean-Claude Ellena while he creates En Jardin Sur le Nile for Hermes and Sarah Jessica Parker while she is involved with her scent, Lovely. It's really a fascinating read. I'd love to get my hands on something similar for the cosmetics industry!
HG, love the avatar!
Shypo, the same happens to me everytime I've to pack!
I just had to finish my novel last night in bed - I finished it around 2 in the morning, and now I feel like a rollercoater run over me. Ugh. Need some strong tea...
I also finished Chandler Burr's The perfect scent yesterday. An excellent book about creating, making and launching a perfume. The author follows Jean-Claude Ellena while he creates En Jardin Sur le Nile for Hermes and Sarah Jessica Parker while she is involved with her scent, Lovely. It's really a fascinating read. I'd love to get my hands on something similar for the cosmetics industry!
bis
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^^^ Great to hear you found a new hairdresser you like, Astrid. I love the cut she made, especially at the sides. I wish that would work with my hair. Love your new look, katred. I like those asymmetrical cuts a lot, but never dare to get one. Do you have naturally wavy hair? MissQQ, I cannot believe you look like a mushroom, but I hope your hair grows back soon. I will see my hairdresser today.
Bonitinha
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Astrid -- you look lovely in your pic! Love the long layers in your hair. I know what you mean about finding a good hairdresser -- it is such a relief!
Katred -- the GE gave you your haircut? Wow, it turned out awesome!
HG -- wow, the model in your avatar is gorgeous! Yes, I will need another house for my hauls! Well, maybe a small apartment since I have to take half of them back due not not fitting. LOL
Katred -- the GE gave you your haircut? Wow, it turned out awesome!
HG -- wow, the model in your avatar is gorgeous! Yes, I will need another house for my hauls! Well, maybe a small apartment since I have to take half of them back due not not fitting. LOL
you look lovely! the layers are great!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.
cutemiauw
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Thank you MissQQ, Anneri, Birgit, Michelle, Lou
My hair doesn't usually look that straight but yes I do love the cut!
Anneri, what did you read? I just finished reading Paula McLain's The Paris Wife. I like how she wrote it... and the kind of insight into Ernest Hemingway's life.
Michelle, I feel the same with high heel shoes! I'm especially wary of buying the strapless sandals online. On the bright side, since it's a rarity, I have a great excuse to buy heels that fits
Oh I almost forgot to share this story... Today I realized I'm not just paranoid with drugstore mascaras. I never buy it unless it's sealed (over here, most mascaras aren't sealed at the drugstore). Today I saw someone trying them on just like that, and put it back on the shelf. EWWWWW!!!! And another lady tried on a Maybelline lip stain (the one in a marker form). EWWW
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My hair doesn't usually look that straight but yes I do love the cut!
Anneri, what did you read? I just finished reading Paula McLain's The Paris Wife. I like how she wrote it... and the kind of insight into Ernest Hemingway's life.
Michelle, I feel the same with high heel shoes! I'm especially wary of buying the strapless sandals online. On the bright side, since it's a rarity, I have a great excuse to buy heels that fits
Oh I almost forgot to share this story... Today I realized I'm not just paranoid with drugstore mascaras. I never buy it unless it's sealed (over here, most mascaras aren't sealed at the drugstore). Today I saw someone trying them on just like that, and put it back on the shelf. EWWWWW!!!! And another lady tried on a Maybelline lip stain (the one in a marker form). EWWW
Bonitinha
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^^Umm, yuck with people trying stuff on in stores! Eeek -- all of our mascarsas are sealed in packages here. They do have others testers (blush, lipgloss) out at places like Target and I see people using them and putting their fingers in everything . . . gag.
You have such perfect skin Astrid -- I can tell you have so much natural beauty. Lucky!
You have such perfect skin Astrid -- I can tell you have so much natural beauty. Lucky!
cutemiauw
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^ That's the one reason I justify buying HE mascaras here. So scary to think someone might have already tried it on! I personally don't really get why the mascaras weren't sealed
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Aww you're so sweet! Thank you Michelle
. You know, growing up I never thought I was even remotely beautiful at all. I felt like all the guys (which is VERY important when I was a teenager
) would only after girls with white porcelain skin and long straight hair - the Asian with their beauty stereotype. I'm really happy to have found MAC and beauty forum where I could finally embrace my skin color and (hopefully) came out as a swan from an ugly duckling
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Aww you're so sweet! Thank you Michelle
Miss QQ
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I'm surprised to know drug store mascaras aren't sealed in Uk and Germany. It is so gross to sell mascara which some inconsiderate person has tried on. Definitely buy the sealed ones only, we don't want to get any eye infection!
Thanks bis, I'm waiting for it to grow out and try not to look at my hair when I'm looking in the mirror. How was your haircut? Are you doing a new style or just trimming the ends? Hope you like it!
Today I was at my usual chanel counter, wanting to pick up Fauve because the department store is giving a $10 voucher with every $100 spent. So I went around and pick up a few items, and intended to add Fauve so I pay about $202. But at the last stop when I want to buy Fauve, the SA said it is out of stock! I was so disappointed and wanted to pay for it first, since the SA said stocks are coming next week, but she wouldn't allow it. Not wanting to put back the other items I've picked, I ended up buying some TWG teas to top up the amount so I still get the $20 vouchers. Oh well, guess I have to wait for quite a while before I'll pick up Fauve again. I bought guerlain terracotta bronzer 00 though! Beautiful packaging, but it's difficult to open the lid.
Have a great weekend, ladies! Weekends always go by in a flash.
Thanks bis, I'm waiting for it to grow out and try not to look at my hair when I'm looking in the mirror. How was your haircut? Are you doing a new style or just trimming the ends? Hope you like it!
Today I was at my usual chanel counter, wanting to pick up Fauve because the department store is giving a $10 voucher with every $100 spent. So I went around and pick up a few items, and intended to add Fauve so I pay about $202. But at the last stop when I want to buy Fauve, the SA said it is out of stock! I was so disappointed and wanted to pay for it first, since the SA said stocks are coming next week, but she wouldn't allow it. Not wanting to put back the other items I've picked, I ended up buying some TWG teas to top up the amount so I still get the $20 vouchers. Oh well, guess I have to wait for quite a while before I'll pick up Fauve again. I bought guerlain terracotta bronzer 00 though! Beautiful packaging, but it's difficult to open the lid.
Have a great weekend, ladies! Weekends always go by in a flash.
Mac-Guy
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katred
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I love the new hair, Astrid! Those layers are just beautiful and it frames your face perfectly.Thank you MissQQ, Anneri, Birgit, Michelle, Lou
My hair doesn't usually look that straight but yes I do love the cut!
Anneri, what did you read? I just finished reading Paula McLain's The Paris Wife. I like how she wrote it... and the kind of insight into Ernest Hemingway's life.
Michelle, I feel the same with high heel shoes! I'm especially wary of buying the strapless sandals online. On the bright side, since it's a rarity, I have a great excuse to buy heels that fits
Oh I almost forgot to share this story... Today I realized I'm not just paranoid with drugstore mascaras. I never buy it unless it's sealed (over here, most mascaras aren't sealed at the drugstore). Today I saw someone trying them on just like that, and put it back on the shelf. EWWWWW!!!! And another lady tried on a Maybelline lip stain (the one in a marker form). EWWW.
Thank you for scaring me off buying anything, ever that isn't sealed. Normally, I think of skipping plastic seals as being environmentally responsible. I wasn't thinking that it was just common sense protection because people are nasty...
Bonitinha
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Astrid -- well you have definitely come into your own beauty! I know what you mean, though, about the stereotypes. It takes a while to figure out how to work what we've been given!
MissQQ -- so lame that the sales lady wouldn't let you just pre-order Fauve. What has happened to excellent customer service?? I hope you get your hands on it soon!
MissQQ -- so lame that the sales lady wouldn't let you just pre-order Fauve. What has happened to excellent customer service?? I hope you get your hands on it soon!
cutemiauw
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Michelle - Yes, and that's one of the things I'm happy with my age and didn't want to revert back to my teenage years
. MissQQ - I agree with Michelle! I love Fauve btw, it's my only Chanel shadow
.Btw, any thoughts of Benefit's Cha Cha Tint? I thought the color is right up my alley
bis
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[quote name="Miss QQ" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/1620#post_2131084"] I'm surprised to know drug store mascaras aren't sealed in Uk and Germany. It is so gross to sell mascara which some inconsiderate person has tried on. Definitely buy the sealed ones only, we don't want to get any eye infection!
Thanks bis, I'm waiting for it to grow out and try not to look at my hair when I'm looking in the mirror. How was your haircut? Are you doing a new style or just trimming the ends? Hope you like it!
Today I was at my usual chanel counter, wanting to pick up Fauve because the department store is giving a $10 voucher with every $100 spent. So I went around and pick up a few items, and intended to add Fauve so I pay about $202. But at the last stop when I want to buy Fauve, the SA said it is out of stock! I was so disappointed and wanted to pay for it first, since the SA said stocks are coming next week, but she wouldn't allow it. Not wanting to put back the other items I've picked, I ended up buying some TWG teas to top up the amount so I still get the $20 vouchers. Oh well, guess I have to wait for quite a while before I'll pick up Fauve again. I bought guerlain terracotta bronzer 00 though! Beautiful packaging, but it's difficult to open the lid.
Have a great weekend, ladies! Weekends always go by in a flash.
[/quote] Yes, another reason why I prefer high-end mascaras, the hygiene thing plus they never did much for me. Hope you like the Guerlain bronzer, it was the first one I bought that did not turn orange on me, plus the texture is great. How do you like it so far. Too bad about Fauve, I hope you'll get it back on soon and can finally enjoy it. Do you already know what you plan to get for your vouchers? thanks for asking, project hair went well I am really having a hard time keeping up with the thread. :dunno: Shypo, great experience getting your Inglot shadows, I love when stories are attached to things Bonitinha, sorry about the problem with your shoes, I definitely know how you feel, but I am sure a gorgeous pair is just there waiting for you. stv568, sorry about your issues at work, stuff like that drains a lot. A least you have a bit more peace now, even though you lost your window desk. Maybe she sees what she does, karma is a @#%$#^.
Thanks bis, I'm waiting for it to grow out and try not to look at my hair when I'm looking in the mirror. How was your haircut? Are you doing a new style or just trimming the ends? Hope you like it!
Today I was at my usual chanel counter, wanting to pick up Fauve because the department store is giving a $10 voucher with every $100 spent. So I went around and pick up a few items, and intended to add Fauve so I pay about $202. But at the last stop when I want to buy Fauve, the SA said it is out of stock! I was so disappointed and wanted to pay for it first, since the SA said stocks are coming next week, but she wouldn't allow it. Not wanting to put back the other items I've picked, I ended up buying some TWG teas to top up the amount so I still get the $20 vouchers. Oh well, guess I have to wait for quite a while before I'll pick up Fauve again. I bought guerlain terracotta bronzer 00 though! Beautiful packaging, but it's difficult to open the lid.
Have a great weekend, ladies! Weekends always go by in a flash.
[/quote] Yes, another reason why I prefer high-end mascaras, the hygiene thing plus they never did much for me. Hope you like the Guerlain bronzer, it was the first one I bought that did not turn orange on me, plus the texture is great. How do you like it so far. Too bad about Fauve, I hope you'll get it back on soon and can finally enjoy it. Do you already know what you plan to get for your vouchers? thanks for asking, project hair went well
I am really having a hard time keeping up with the thread. :dunno: Shypo, great experience getting your Inglot shadows, I love when stories are attached to things Bonitinha, sorry about the problem with your shoes, I definitely know how you feel, but I am sure a gorgeous pair is just there waiting for you. stv568, sorry about your issues at work, stuff like that drains a lot. A least you have a bit more peace now, even though you lost your window desk. Maybe she sees what she does, karma is a @#%$#^.
Anneri
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Quote: Originally Posted by cutemiauw
Anneri, what did you read? I just finished reading Paula McLain's The Paris Wife. I like how she wrote it... and the kind of insight into Ernest Hemingway's life.
In addition to Chandler Burr's A perfect scent, I tore through one of Janet Evanovich's novels. I can loose myself in books, and I need this now from time to time. It relaxes me.
Tonight I dreamt about being back at the publishing firm that fired me *shudders*.
I sent off two applications today, so I dedided to treat me something nice tomorrow - I'll go and have a look at the Chanel lippies. We'll see what comes home with me! I've still a voucher from one if the big department stores around here which is valid until the end of next week, and I just can't let it expire, can I?
stv568, I'm with bis - Karma is a %&#*. All the best for the next workdays!
I hope you all had a good weekend!
Anneri, what did you read? I just finished reading Paula McLain's The Paris Wife. I like how she wrote it... and the kind of insight into Ernest Hemingway's life.
In addition to Chandler Burr's A perfect scent, I tore through one of Janet Evanovich's novels. I can loose myself in books, and I need this now from time to time. It relaxes me.
Tonight I dreamt about being back at the publishing firm that fired me *shudders*.
I sent off two applications today, so I dedided to treat me something nice tomorrow - I'll go and have a look at the Chanel lippies. We'll see what comes home with me! I've still a voucher from one if the big department stores around here which is valid until the end of next week, and I just can't let it expire, can I?
stv568, I'm with bis - Karma is a %&#*. All the best for the next workdays!
I hope you all had a good weekend!
Bonitinha
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Thanks Bis -- I did manage to find a few cute pairs of shoes. Such a pain to have to order and return by mail -- but I've finally found some that worked! Glad you like your haircut -- I just got mine trimmed and colored and it feels so much better!
Anneri -- I hope some fabulous Chanel lippies come home with you!
Anneri -- I hope some fabulous Chanel lippies come home with you!
i hope all you lovely people had a great weekend. mine was pretty un-eventful but that is how i like them! lol! there is something very wrong with me though. it turns out i have an extra £100 of fun money i didn't know about and now instantly want to spend it on goodies!! why can't i leave it be!?! all i can think of are glossimers, aqua liners and lipsticks!
ssaemblog
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Can I talk about how much the weather this year is pissing me off? Because it is. I'm all for storms every once in a while, but this year is insane. The Alabama and Missouri tornado, the storms in NC that we have. Hey, we got Alabama's storm too and that was scary enough. Now we can't go one week without the news channel going "blah blah blah percent of storm chance." Hey, can we get ONE week with just 0% storm chance? What happened to just RAIN days? I'm all for storms but I would prefer they be regular/baby storms and not cray-crazy severe ones 'cos it seems they all come with a freakin' tornado risk lately.
It's times like these I am just so tempted to ask my grandpa to buy me a plane ticket to Germany to avoid this mess. I cannot remember a year we had storms this crazy this many times while I've been alive. Definitely not last year minus October when we had tornado watches and warnings for 48 hours straight.
GOOD FREAKIN' GRIEF.
On the bright side, we've managed to miss majority of crazy storms. We as in my neighbourhood. But still, I wish this entire state in general would stop having them so much.
On the other bright side, my birthday is soon. THEN I KEEP MY HOUSE LONG ENOUGH TO HAVE MY BIRTHDAY? THANK YOU MOTHER NATURE.
People complaining about the heat. I'd rather have 90 degree weather every day for the rest of my life than risk dying, my pets going bye-bye and my house going kaput.
... breathe, freddie, breathe.
It's times like these I am just so tempted to ask my grandpa to buy me a plane ticket to Germany to avoid this mess. I cannot remember a year we had storms this crazy this many times while I've been alive. Definitely not last year minus October when we had tornado watches and warnings for 48 hours straight.
GOOD FREAKIN' GRIEF.
On the bright side, we've managed to miss majority of crazy storms. We as in my neighbourhood. But still, I wish this entire state in general would stop having them so much.
On the other bright side, my birthday is soon. THEN I KEEP MY HOUSE LONG ENOUGH TO HAVE MY BIRTHDAY? THANK YOU MOTHER NATURE.
People complaining about the heat. I'd rather have 90 degree weather every day for the rest of my life than risk dying, my pets going bye-bye and my house going kaput.
... breathe, freddie, breathe.
