The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[Shypo]

I got Clarity - my Nordies only had one left. It is SO pretty - it's the first one I picked out. So IMO, it's one to grab. Faux Gold is pretty too. I also really like Rare Find. My Golden Gaze is almost all black, so for me it's a bit 'meh'. I'm also a big fan of Mineral Mode and Hint of Sapphire.

 

[bis]

[quote name="Anneri" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/1830#post_2145174"] I always wear it foiled over a sheer base like the Guerlain cream shadows for example. Did you try it foiled? I love that highly metallic effect.

Isn't it funny that you, JJ and me all ponder Clarity? My Douglas has still loads of it, btw - if anyone wants to get it.
[/quote] Yes, indeed it is. I might come back to your offer to get me one though Btw, how is the packing going? [quote name="Shypo" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/1860#post_2145176"] I got Clarity - my Nordies only had one left. It is SO pretty - it's the first one I picked out. So IMO, it's one to grab. Faux Gold is pretty too. I also really like Rare Find. My Golden Gaze is almost all black, so for me it's a bit 'meh'. I'm also a big fan of Mineral Mode and Hint of Sapphire.

[/quote] Oh, you like it too? Is it very glittery? How big is the difference in the veining?

 

[katred]

Michelle - happy anniversary! Have fun at your trip! 15 years - that's so awesome.

Chery, thanks! I'm finally watching the movie today, I'm very excited!

For all those suffering under the heat . I hope it gets cool sooner! I always suffer under the heat and admire everybody who can cope with it. I'm an autumn girl all the way.

HG - yes, I hit the jackpot, I think... I tend to forget that because the logistics are so defficult to solve right now, but I'm looking very forward to the opportunity!

I'm very happy that you liked my little review! My first part time job was at a bookstore, and because I'm such an avid reader I loved to recommend the books I loved.

Jenn - I just hate moving! Yours sound quite fun, too! Living in a crowded house can be quite demanding, even if there're no shady people involved! In my flat right now it's pure mayhem. Boxes and stuff all over the place, ugh!

I've have it up to here, guys. Yesterday I heard from the landlord of the shady house that there was a problem with the water pipes, so I can move in on the 5th and not th 1st the earliest. So I'm in the wonderful situation to find some room to stay for the first week and I just broke down. And after breaking down I booked the cheapest hotel room I found in Munich, because I'm just fed up with everything.
My mother, when I called to rant, just told me 'that's what you wanted' and told me again that she is highly doubtful of the whole thing, and after that, I just couldn't take it anymore so I spent the rest of the evening in the tub reading a book.

And this morning I woke up and found that a bit of my upper incisor just broke off and I don't even know when. I've an appointment at the doctor on Monday, but I'm majorly afraid of going to the dentist, so I've the feeling I need something stronger than anything Sonic has to offer. I'm thinking whiskey./rant

Your mother and mine apparently went to the same maternity classes. I'm really sorry to hear about the problems you're having and moving to a new city is difficult enough without these sorts of complications. Try to remember that it's just a few days and then you'll be able to start settling in. Once you get there, you'll be in a better position to figure out the best thing to do for yourself. I think it's worth it to let the landlord have a piece of your mind. And let your employers know the problems that you're going through. While they might not be able to offer any "official" help, they may get the word out to people there who might know better places for you to be living while you're there.

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ I saw your blog on Naked palette, congrats on getting it! The looks you did are gorgeous! I actually saw it at sephora 3 times since it's first launch, the first time was with the eyeliner duo. I am since not an owner of the palette as I thought there are too many warm shades of brown. But I think about it from time to time if I need it. Bis - I passed Clarity just because I'm not excited about new Mac purchases now, and it was quite glittery when I swatched, so I felt I didnt need it. I bought the 234 and use it for my under eye concealer. I use the synthetic side to blend the concealer and the natural side to apply a bit of loose powder.

 

[Anneri]

Well, I caved and got Clarity today. If you want me to, I could upload some pics in which I tried it over different bases?
It's quite glittery, that's right. And on me, my version of Unsurpassable and Clarity look quite similar, so maybe one needs only one... I'm wearing Unsurpassable today, just foiled over a light base, and it's gorgeous. Nearly a green-purple duochrome - lovely!
Will try Clarity tomorrow. Skipped the Lancome palette for now, but am still undecided... Maybe on Monday after the dentist? *g*

Katred - thank you. Mothers can't be quite difficult, can they? But no doubt they say the same about their daughters... I'll try to remember that is only for a short while - I tend to forget that.
Also, I love your new avatar!

My bf got me a little dragon plushie today that can protect me in Munich - so sweet!

 

[katred]

Well, I caved and got Clarity today. If you want me to, I could upload some pics in which I tried it over different bases?
It's quite glittery, that's right. And on me, my version of Unsurpassable and Clarity look quite similar, so maybe one needs only one... I'm wearing Unsurpassable today, just foiled over a light base, and it's gorgeous. Nearly a green-purple duochrome - lovely!
Will try Clarity tomorrow. Skipped the Lancome palette for now, but am still undecided... Maybe on Monday after the dentist? *g*

Katred - thank you. Mothers can't be quite difficult, can they? But no doubt they say the same about their daughters... I'll try to remember that is only for a short while - I tend to forget that.
Also, I love your new avatar!

My bf got me a little dragon plushie today that can protect me in Munich - so sweet!

Aw, I adore plushies. That's a sweet gesture.

I share your love of Unsurpassable, so pretty and original. I thought about Clarity, Jade's Fortune and Hint of Sapphire as well, but ended up with this one (and Smoked Ruby). Quite happy with my choice.

 

[Bonitinha]

Hi ladies! Thanks for your kind words about celebrating our 15th anniversary We had a great time at the lake. It was so peaceful and beautiful -- here is the view from our cabin:


Now we are back home and back to reality . . .

Shadowaddict -- maybe we need to stop talking about Sonic -- LOL -- there is a magnetic force trying to pull me in every time I drive by!

MissQQ -- hope you recovered from your sore throat! No fun.

Anneri -- sorry to hear about the moving troubles. Once you get moved in, I'm sure things will go smoothly. You're just having some adventures along the way, right?? Hope your dentist appt. goes well. I don't care for the dentist also.

Astrid -- good to hear from you -- and glad you have electricity!!

Elena -- glad things are going better for you. I think having a good cry helps sometimes. That . . . and chocolate

Cheryl -- I love that moment you shared. Helps me to remember to appreciate the simple things and celebrate our joys in life!!

Bis -- I had to laugh about your charming dentist LOL! I have a slight phobia, but maybe because I haven't had such charming dentists??

Katred -- love your avatar!

 

[Shypo]

Hi girls! Another weekend comes to a close......

Michelle, what a beautiful picture! I hope you had an awesome weekend there!! I'm so jealous!

MissQQ, are you feeling better now? I hope you got some rest this weekend!

Everyone going to the dentist: it will all be over soon!

Bis, your dentist and Meg's UPS guy need to get together for a beer! What a funny story. People give us so much entertainment, do they not?

HG - hope the pinky is doing better!!!

I picked up 2 shadows from the new Salma Hayek collection at CVS - decided to give them a try - I've been searching for the new Wet 'n Wild color icon collection called Dreamweavers, with no success so far. The new colors are very pretty and vibrant, and insanely inexpensive for the quality. I hope to find them soon. Anyway, I got Sheer Plum/Putty and Dusty Rose/Sheer Champagne. I have yet to swatch them as I've been gone all day, but they're really pretty, neutral shades. I especially love the dusty rose color -

I also hit the CCO - I was surprised to find most of the Peacocky shadows there - I picked up a backup of Sexpectations and got a couple of pigments and 2 Marcel Wanders lipcolors - the nude one and the pretty red one and one of the Prolongwear lipcreams to try (in Love Forever). Sometimes I go down there and find nothing, and that's the pits. Today was a good haul considering the distance.

I also 'rediscovered' my IsaDora stash - I really hate that Walgreens stopped carrying this line - I am really a fan. I like shopping my stash from time to time and am always pleasantly surprised by what I find.....

I hope you all had a good weekend!

 

[katred]

Hi ladies! Thanks for your kind words about celebrating our 15th anniversary We had a great time at the lake. It was so peaceful and beautiful -- here is the view from our cabin:


Now we are back home and back to reality . . .

Shadowaddict -- maybe we need to stop talking about Sonic -- LOL -- there is a magnetic force trying to pull me in every time I drive by!

MissQQ -- hope you recovered from your sore throat! No fun.

Anneri -- sorry to hear about the moving troubles. Once you get moved in, I'm sure things will go smoothly. You're just having some adventures along the way, right?? Hope your dentist appt. goes well. I don't care for the dentist also.

Astrid -- good to hear from you -- and glad you have electricity!!

Elena -- glad things are going better for you. I think having a good cry helps sometimes. That . . . and chocolate

Cheryl -- I love that moment you shared. Helps me to remember to appreciate the simple things and celebrate our joys in life!!

Bis -- I had to laugh about your charming dentist LOL! I have a slight phobia, but maybe because I haven't had such charming dentists??

Katred -- love your avatar!

Your photo is what I was dreaming of when I posed for my avatar... It was beyond hot, so we just put some cool water in the tub and that became our "pool". The worst of the heat wave seems to have passed and, although it was hot today, it wasn't as bad as it has been, since the humidity wasn't great. I have to admit that part of me is hoping it heats up again, so I can justify refilling the "pool". I was putting stuff from Lush in there, so it was a nice blue-green colour and it smelled divine as well. Much nicer than a real pool, actually...

 

[Bonitinha]

^^ I love it! Creating your own pool at home! Hmmm, I think you're on to something . . .

 

[LMD84]

Hi ladies! Thanks for your kind words about celebrating our 15th anniversary We had a great time at the lake. It was so peaceful and beautiful -- here is the view from our cabin:


Now we are back home and back to reality . . .

Shadowaddict -- maybe we need to stop talking about Sonic -- LOL -- there is a magnetic force trying to pull me in every time I drive by!

MissQQ -- hope you recovered from your sore throat! No fun.

Anneri -- sorry to hear about the moving troubles. Once you get moved in, I'm sure things will go smoothly. You're just having some adventures along the way, right?? Hope your dentist appt. goes well. I don't care for the dentist also.

Astrid -- good to hear from you -- and glad you have electricity!!

Elena -- glad things are going better for you. I think having a good cry helps sometimes. That . . . and chocolate

Cheryl -- I love that moment you shared. Helps me to remember to appreciate the simple things and celebrate our joys in life!!

Bis -- I had to laugh about your charming dentist LOL! I have a slight phobia, but maybe because I haven't had such charming dentists??

Katred -- love your avatar!

oh wow!! that photo is beautiful! i am pleased you had a lovely time

 

[Anneri]

Just coming back from the dentist. Phew! Huuuuuuge relief that she kinda just put a 'fake' edge back to the incisor and that was it - and even complimented me on my teeth!


Michelle - beautiful location for a short vacation!

Katred - I've known Lush since 1999 and was quite an addict back in the days! I still use their face stuff - my staples, actually! What did you put in your bath?

Shypo - is Isadora really that good? There's some shops that carry it over here, but I didn't even had a look at it. Any recs? Your CCO finds sounds divine! It's so unfair we don't have them over here. I still love my Peacocky stuff, the e/s just tend to crease on me, no matter what base I use. So annoying!


My moving troubles - adventure? Okay, adventure it is from now on! (I'm not really good at dventures. I'm a chicken.) But: Finally all is set and I don't have to sleep under some bridge. And now it's back to pack, pack, pack my boxes I go!

 

[LMD84]

Just coming back from the dentist. Phew! Huuuuuuge relief that she kinda just put a 'fake' edge back to the incisor and that was it - and even complimented me on my teeth!


Michelle - beautiful location for a short vacation!

Katred - I've known Lush since 1999 and was quite an addict back in the days! I still use their face stuff - my staples, actually! What did you put in your bath?

Shypo - is Isadora really that good? There's some shops that carry it over here, but I didn't even had a look at it. Any recs? Your CCO finds sounds divine! It's so unfair we don't have them over here. I still love my Peacocky stuff, the e/s just tend to crease on me, no matter what base I use. So annoying!


My moving troubles - adventure? Okay, adventure it is from now on! (I'm not really good at dventures. I'm a chicken.) But: Finally all is set and I don't have to sleep under some bridge. And now it's back to pack, pack, pack my boxes I go!

i'm so pleased your dentist trip went well! that is one worry of your list now! and happy packing!

 

[Shypo]

Anneri!!! You are going on a BIG adventure!! You're not a chicken! Unh uh!!! You're a smart, strong young woman finding her way! You're getting there!! Re: IsaDora, I love their eyeshadows - that's really all I have from that line (aside from a holiday highlight powder). I love their color combinations and their quality is really good too.

Kate, what a great idea! I'd love to know what the products are too - they sound awesome and I could go for something that smells good!

So awful about the tragedies in Norway - no country is safe anymore I fear.........

And poor Amy Winehouse - tortured genius.

I hope you have all had a great Monday - and are able to stay cool! It's quite nice here in the northeast today - I am happy for the 'break'.

 

[Anneri]

Thank you for the pep talk, Shypo!

Tomorrow is moving day part 1 - from my flat to my bf's and to storage. On Sunday I'll go to Munich. My arms and legs are already soooo sore from moving boxes around and lifting them - boo! Also, the tooth is back to being chipped - the dentist told me yesterday that she couldn't guarantee that her repairs would hold up because it's an awkward place, and well, I was eating liquorice today (I'm a liquorice addict) and it all came off. It's only a small chip, but I feel so very self-concious with it because it's right in my front incisor!
Bugger...
No more liquorice for the next days for me!

 

[Eleentje]

So awful about the tragedies in Norway - no country is safe anymore I fear.........

And poor Amy Winehouse - tortured genius.

Yes, there have been quite a few bad news this weekend I feel so sorry for all those kids and their families!

 

[User38]

Yes, there have been quite a few bad news this weekend I feel so sorry for all those kids and their families!

Hi to all the Ratonas!!

I have been working very hard and also attending to my family issues which are ongoing.. sister is ok but not well and it's just a waiting game now and trying to keep her comfortable and in good spiritis.

Michelle -- that is a gorgeous lake and a lovely place to relax .. I am sure you enjoyed it and had a lovely anniversary!!

Eyeshadow.. I had read back a few weeks ago and saw that you lost your dear furry friend.. I am so sorry -- belatedly, but sorry as it is a difficult ordeal to go thru. I hope things are better for you.

C!.. thanks as always for your concern.. the pinkie is out of the big splint and into a little tiny one which is kinda cute but honestly I am surprised that such a small finger can throw off out hand coordination.. Hope you are keeping cool... I sometimes think we are coming to the end.. I know, I know.. it's a crackpot idea but these heat spells, the loony tunes coming out and bombing helpless people, the craziness.. ugh.. I must be tired I guess.

Eleen.. you look beautiful in your avatar.. and making sushi sounds like a lot of fun.

to all the Ratonas I have missed.. big hugs until the weekend when I hope things are back to normal.

xoxox

 

[Bonitinha]

Anneri -- good luck with the rest of your packing/moving. Sorry to hear about the tooth repairs -- no fun!! Just think about all of the toning benefits you'll get from all of your heavy lifting (trying to find a bright side for you )

Cheryl -- you sound like you are having so much fun with all of your recent hauls! I am excited for the holiday stuff to come out

Elena -- you are a hottie in your avatar!! Your sushi workshop sounds fun -- that is one thing I haven't ventured into yet. Hope you are doing well!

HG -- your poor pinkie. Glad it is on the mend! So sorry to hear about your sister -- that must be so difficult. I'm sure you are such a wonderful strength and support to her during this difficult time. Love to you and your family.

 

[katred]

Yes, there have been quite a few bad news this weekend I feel so sorry for all those kids and their families!

You look stunning in your new avatar! Like Veronica Lake.

We've drained the pool for now, since it's not as hot. Never thought I'd be bummed to see the heat wave end... Like you, I'm not much of an athlete, but I could swim for hours if I had easy access to a pool.

 

[Miss QQ]

Hello! I've been knocked down by the flu bug for the past couple of days but I'm back. Feeling weak and have no energy, guess I have to wait for the virus to be out of my system.

Michelle - The lake view is beautiful. I can mentally teleport myself there and enjoy the sunshine and breeze.

HG - My thoughts are with your sister and your family.

Elena - Love your avatar. You are gorgeous!

katred - Your homemade pool in your avatar looks very relaxing. There is a public pool near my house and I go there in the weekends to swim. But the water isn't as clean as I like it to be and it gets very crowded. So usually I swim for about 45 mins and I'm off to the showers.