Chanel Fall 2011

Alisha1

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The person who was supposed to go to Selfridges and buy the collection for me hasn't been answering my friend's emails, so I'm thinking of calling the store and order my things that way. I know I'll be paying quite a bit for international shipping but at this point I don't really care. Can you ladies please tell me what kind of information you had to provide when you ordered your items? Did you have to give them your credit card number? I don't feel confortable giving some stranger my credit card number over the phone...
^me either but yes I gave my name, address, phone number and card details. I am still scared that the money might not be where its supposed to (I'm paranoid like that) but I guess I'll see on tuesday/wednesday!
 

Winthrop44

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I just got back with my haul - I was a very bad girl. I got the quad, the JC, Quartz np, Plumetis RC, Pampille glossimer (
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) and 3 of the Illusion d'Ombres in Epatant, Illusiore and Ebloui. These are gorgeous. I hope I like the application (they come with a little brush) and that they are not too sheer, but we'll see. The colors are drop-dead gorgeous. I had to leave Emerveille behind this time.....but I may end up with that one too if I like them.
Yay! Can't wait to hear how you like everything, especially the Illusion d'Ombres.
 

ElvenEyes

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I just got back with my haul - I was a very bad girl. I got the quad, the JC, Quartz np, Plumetis RC, Pampille glossimer (
heart.gif
) and 3 of the Illusion d'Ombres in Epatant, Illusiore and Ebloui. These are gorgeous. I hope I like the application (they come with a little brush) and that they are not too sheer, but we'll see. The colors are drop-dead gorgeous. I had to leave Emerveille behind this time.....but I may end up with that one too if I like them.

I have the Anniversary items on hold too - another backup of Joyeuse, the glossimers, and 2 of the highlight powders, which are really, really pretty!!! I'll be getting that on July 5th if all goes according to plan. I am ultimately going to do some Semi Precious damage as well - I couldn't resist the MSFs, the blushes, the lipsticks, and a couple of the shadows. Oh, and the BRUSHES!! I'm going to try to whittle my list down if I can.....but the definite items are Pressed Amber blush, Gem of Roses l/s, Musky Amethyst l/s, One of a Kind l/s, and 3 of the MSFs. Yikes!
Good for you! Sounds like you hit it perfectly and glad you were able to find a place to get everything you wanted! I can't wait to hear about the JC!

Today I went to the mall and to the Chanel counter at Nordstroms. They will not be carrying Byzance and didn't even know about its existence! I was able to swatch some other things like a madwoman, in spite of every place being rather busy, and ended up with RCS in Boy and Monte Carlo, RA in Lover (so pretty!!), Mystic quad and glossimer in Myriade. They won't be getting the fall items in for another 2 weeks so I have time to save for a few other goodies and if I can't get anything on Byzance (?) online then I will just have to live without it. She did tell me that the colour schemes for fall were gold and red, in everything!!! So take stock of all your golds and reds and get ready!!
 

Andromeda18_

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^me either but yes I gave my name, address, phone number and card details. I am still scared that the money might not be where its supposed to (I'm paranoid like that) but I guess I'll see on tuesday/wednesday!
I'm paranoid as well so I know exactly how you feel, but I suppose I'll risk it just this once. Thanks!
 

elegant-one

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I went to Nordies too today but they didn't have anything. I got their new card so I could get the blush, quad, the peach ls - I had to go off memory :(

Shypo - what were the highlight powders???

I cannot tell you guys how much I am loving the new cream es!!! I tried both the Ebloui & Illusoire under my lower lash line brown liner - OMG gorgeous! I also used both over my staple es - MAC's Root ccb
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just added such beautiful depth. The brush that comes with them works great for lining under the eyes.

And I got Gabrielle ls - gorgeous red.
 

Ikram

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I went to Nordies too today but they didn't have anything. I got their new card so I could get the blush, quad, the peach ls - I had to go off memory :(

Shypo - what were the highlight powders???

I cannot tell you guys how much I am loving the new cream es!!! I tried both the Ebloui & Illusoire under my lower lash line brown liner - OMG gorgeous! I also used both over my staple es - MAC's Root ccb
girlhaha.gif
just added such beautiful depth. The brush that comes with them works great for lining under the eyes.

And I got Gabrielle ls - gorgeous red.
If you dont mind me asking what kind of card is it? Is it Nordstrom credit card?

Iam looking at that peach lipstick as well. Wonder how would that compare to RCS Liberte.
 

elegant-one

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If you dont mind me asking what kind of card is it? Is it Nordstrom credit card?
Iam looking at that peach lipstick as well. Wonder how would that compare to RCS Liberte.
No, its not a credit card. No interest, no statements no credit check nothing. Its just like writing a check from your bank account but its a Nordies debit card but from your own bank account. You get Nordies bucks to spend ($20 for the first $100 you spend) & its the only way to get the LeBlanc collection early. You also get points for everything you by at Nordstrom. That will definitely add up for me :)
I think the ls is softer peach than Liberte.
 

Ikram

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No, its not a credit card. No interest, no statements no credit check nothing. Its just like writing a check from your bank account but its a Nordies debit card but from your own bank account. You get Nordies bucks to spend ($20 for the first $100 you spend) & its the only way to get the LeBlanc collection early. You also get points for everything you by at Nordstrom. That will definitely add up for me :) I think the ls is softer peach than Liberte.

Oh thank you, that card sounds great! $20 off $100 is amazing deal, now I got to think about all Chanel items I still want. (Graphite, RCS, Le Blanc)


Gosh all these collections are really going to cost me, last week the fall haul, today Byzantin, next week Le Blanc.........................and yeah there is also sophisticated eye with 2 quads and the holiday highlighting powder.
 

elegant-one

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Oh thank you, that card sounds great! $20 off $100 is amazing deal, now I got to think about all Chanel items I still want. (Graphite, RCS, Le Blanc)

Gosh all these collections are really going to cost me, last week the fall haul, today Byzantin, next week Le Blanc.........................and yeah there is also sophisticated eye with 2 quads and the holiday highlighting powder.

Well, you get $20 of Nordies bucks after you spend the first $100.

You are so lucky to get the Byzantin - its making me crazy waiting. I know, right...so much in such a short time. I saw the Holiday sheet today & that highlight powder is just Gorgeous!!!! Its always something right
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Ikram

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Well, you get $20 of Nordies bucks after you spend the first $100.

You are so lucky to get the Byzantin - its making me crazy waiting. I know, right...so much in such a short time. I saw the Holiday sheet today & that highlight powder is just Gorgeous!!!! Its always something right
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I feel ya. My wallet was lucky I only wanted the quad after all.

The associates at the Chanel boutique told me that the Byzantine collection is really only for "die-hard Chanel fans"
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stv578

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I read a post on MUA where someone said they were told Quartz would be perm but from what I see on Chanel.com it looks like all 3 are LE?
Thanks! I can see Quartz becoming permanent, but I don't see the same with the other two, particularly Peridot. I'd be curious to see what info the SA's have, if any, lol! I don't blame them really, Chanel seems to like to keep things vague!
 

LMD84

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I just got back with my haul - I was a very bad girl. I got the quad, the JC, Quartz np, Plumetis RC, Pampille glossimer (
heart.gif
) and 3 of the Illusion d'Ombres in Epatant, Illusiore and Ebloui. These are gorgeous. I hope I like the application (they come with a little brush) and that they are not too sheer, but we'll see. The colors are drop-dead gorgeous. I had to leave Emerveille behind this time.....but I may end up with that one too if I like them.

I have the Anniversary items on hold too - another backup of Joyeuse, the glossimers, and 2 of the highlight powders, which are really, really pretty!!! I'll be getting that on July 5th if all goes according to plan. I am ultimately going to do some Semi Precious damage as well - I couldn't resist the MSFs, the blushes, the lipsticks, and a couple of the shadows. Oh, and the BRUSHES!! I'm going to try to whittle my list down if I can.....but the definite items are Pressed Amber blush, Gem of Roses l/s, Musky Amethyst l/s, One of a Kind l/s, and 3 of the MSFs. Yikes!
ooohh you were very bad! but your haul sounds amazing!! :)
 

Anneri

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Yes it is! I just happened to wander past my fave counter, so I popped in and preordered. The SA even had to write my order down because it's not yet in their computer system! But she didn't seem surprised at all to get preorders that early!

We really don't get the Bycance collection, do we? Really?
The quad looks so beautiful! Sigh...

(I feel so left out! Forst The bloggers collection, now this. Le sigh!)
 

Naynadine

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Yes it is! I just happened to wander past my fave counter, so I popped in and preordered. The SA even had to write my order down because it's not yet in their computer system! But she didn't seem surprised at all to get preorders that early!

We really don't get the Bycance collection, do we? Really?
The quad looks so beautiful! Sigh...

(I feel so left out! Forst The bloggers collection, now this. Le sigh!)
Yup. I hope we at least get the holiday collection this year.

I think I'll wait a little before calling my nearest counter and preordering. They'll probably think I'm crazy when I call this early, it's a small counter in a small city. They're not used to makeup-crazy people, I don't think they're used to people calling and preoerdering stuff at all. I should still be able to get anything when I call shortly before it launches.
 

Andromeda18_

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Wonderful news! The person that was supposed to buy the Byzance collection for me, but wasn't answering my friend's emails, has already purchased everything. He didn't reply to her emails, but he did read them and promptly went to Selfridges to buy everything. I'm soooo happy! He's coming home in 4 days and will bring my beautiful collection with him. I can hardly wait!
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LMD84

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Wonderful news! The person that was supposed to buy the Byzance collection for me, but wasn't answering my friend's emails, has already purchased everything. He didn't reply to her emails, but he did read them and promptly went to Selfridges to buy everything. I'm soooo happy! He's coming home in 4 days and will bring my beautiful collection with him. I can hardly wait!
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yay! i am pleased that everything has been bought for you :)
 

Alisha1

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Wonderful news! The person that was supposed to buy the Byzance collection for me, but wasn't answering my friend's emails, has already purchased everything. He didn't reply to her emails, but he did read them and promptly went to Selfridges to buy everything. I'm soooo happy! He's coming home in 4 days and will bring my beautiful collection with him. I can hardly wait!
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Hope you enjoy your goodies hun!
 

elegant-one

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So, I talked with an actual Chanel MUA today that can actually look at the Byzance collection & she said that the red blush is warm toned. :( But, they cannot swatch it because there are no testers so I am still hopeful. She was really surprised when I told her that the red lipstick is more pink/fuchsia based on than the deeper red that it looks in the tube. so....we'll see
 

Haven

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Amazing haul!! Please post product pics if you get the chance!
I just got back with my haul - I was a very bad girl. I got the quad, the JC, Quartz np, Plumetis RC, Pampille glossimer (
heart.gif
) and 3 of the Illusion d'Ombres in Epatant, Illusiore and Ebloui. These are gorgeous. I hope I like the application (they come with a little brush) and that they are not too sheer, but we'll see. The colors are drop-dead gorgeous. I had to leave Emerveille behind this time.....but I may end up with that one too if I like them.

I have the Anniversary items on hold too - another backup of Joyeuse, the glossimers, and 2 of the highlight powders, which are really, really pretty!!! I'll be getting that on July 5th if all goes according to plan. I am ultimately going to do some Semi Precious damage as well - I couldn't resist the MSFs, the blushes, the lipsticks, and a couple of the shadows. Oh, and the BRUSHES!! I'm going to try to whittle my list down if I can.....but the definite items are Pressed Amber blush, Gem of Roses l/s, Musky Amethyst l/s, One of a Kind l/s, and 3 of the MSFs. Yikes!
 

Haven

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Do you recommend using a brush to put on these shadows or will a finger work as well? I tend to blend/apply cream shadows, paintpots, etc with my finger.

I went to Nordies too today but they didn't have anything. I got their new card so I could get the blush, quad, the peach ls - I had to go off memory :(

Shypo - what were the highlight powders???

I cannot tell you guys how much I am loving the new cream es!!! I tried both the Ebloui & Illusoire under my lower lash line brown liner - OMG gorgeous! I also used both over my staple es - MAC's Root ccb
girlhaha.gif
just added such beautiful depth. The brush that comes with them works great for lining under the eyes.

And I got Gabrielle ls - gorgeous red.
 
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