The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[Eleentje]

Hahaha I would have to get myself a shirt "I run, because I'm late for work"! I'm a total slacker, when it comes to exercise.
I really need to start doing the exercises for my back again (I have a bad posture).

Almus, that cake looks yummy! And "Dama de noche"= Lady of the night? I'm a huge fan of the blooming flower scents, even if they can be heavy at times, so I envy you a bit. I love the smell of lilacs, jasmine, hyancith, lily of the valley and some other ones I can't recall the names of at the moment.

Astrid, busy times for you! But on the other hand, that's a good thing for a freelancer, right? Love your new avatar too, it suits your nickname! We miss you too, so hope to see you come back here soon

Michelle, congrats on your niece! And another one in September! I'm a September baby myself
Those girls will love it, when they will grow up a bit, because they all will be about the same age! I am glad me and my sister don't have a big age difference, because we are truly best friends.

HG, love to see your name pop up on Specktra, your posts are always a pleasure for me to read. I think everyone will agree that we do really appreciate you finding time to come and chat to us, even at difficult and really busy times. I'm joining Cheryl in sending you virtual hugs.

I can't wait to try out the Bloggers eyeshadows that lovely Cheryl is getting for me. I've seen everyone raving about these so much, that I just HAD to get them. So when they got back in stock, I pounced on them. I doubt it that they will ever make it to Europe, as it is too much risk for Mac to bring out the collections created by the US bloggers (correct me if I'm wrong) in Europe, especially non-English speaking countries, like Germany and France. There is just no guarantee that they will kick off, like they kicked off in the US. I don't see them bringing out collections created by local bloggers either, as this would probably not justify the cost, and they are far less know, then, say Temptalia. Shame, cos that would be a really cool to see what different make up addicts would come up with.

I also love reading this thread every day! I don't really have makeup addicted friends. I did get my good to like Mac, but she is by far not as "addicted" as I am. I was thinking today: all of us have quite different people with different backgrounds, characters and lifestyles, but we all share the same passion for make up, and that's what, in my opinion, makes our chats here so interesting.
And omg, a "makeup will" That's so sweet and funny at the same time!.

 

[Eleentje]

Oh by, the way, I wanted to say that yesterday I bought Sublime de Chanel mascara and Shiseido Shimmering Rouge lipstick, which I have been eyeing for ages. All those lipsticks have funny names with letters and numbers, so I didn't realize it was "Iron Maiden" (which a few of you already have, I believe), until I googled it.
I was also tempted by Stiletto, because of all those pretty blue shimmery bits, but decided that I already have a Mac Fafi Fun 'n Sexy lipstick, which is somewhat similar.

 

[Shypo]

Elena, you will love the Shimmering Rouge - they are awesome. Iron Maiden is a favorite amongst many of us! Stiletto is pretty too, but it is much sheerer - just a hint of pink on me.

I am getting ready for my trip to CA and having fun packing - I pick my clothes to go with my makeup

. The tough part is choosing which of my MANY little lovelies will accompany me......I like to do palettes, but with my new Semi Precious stuff, and other haulage, it is really a tough decision.

Couple of things: I LOVE the #19 YSL wet/dry eye palette - it is beyond gorgeous! The little shimmer particles shine different colors in the sunlight, and the effect is like nothing else I have. I am actually considering a backup, if I can still get it. Secondly, I picked up some of the EL cream shadows at the CCO - I find the texture of these amazing. I haven't checked reviews on them, but I was looking for a base-type product similar to paint pots (which I sometimes find way too dry) and these have a lot of 'slip' to them. I got a rosy pink color, an amethyst, a bronze, and a dark blue. I can't wait to try them!

I also finally found the Wet 'n Wild Color Icon trios that are LE - very pretty colors - at $2.99 they're worth the risk that one of the colors is a dud.

 

[katred]

Almus, that picture of the cake and your description of what's in it makes me want to lick the screen.

HG- Thanks for the idea on using UDPP. I don't find it makes a great base on my lids either, so I'll have to put it to work on my brows.

The intense sun gave me a cold sore, which sometimes happens, which means I've been sporting unseasonably dark lips most of the week and getting to know my concealers pretty well... Trying to be patient waiting for it to heal.

Hope that everyone's weekend is off to a wonderful start.

 

[Shypo]

Michelle, I ordered like 4 of each of the shadows (doing a CP for Elena as well as getting a backup). I have heard nothing but good things about the collection, so I'm really excited for the shadows! I also ordered 2 of the glosses (Evolution Revolution and Caqui).

If anyone else needs me to do a CP, just PM me - I don't know how much longer the collection will last, but am happy to help you girls in Europe if there's something you want.

 

[cutemiauw]

HG - Thank you

. Sending lots of positive thoughts your way

Michelle - Congrats on your new niece! Wow, three nieces in one year... it must be fun for them too, growing up together .

Cheryl - Thank you for the good luck wishes

. Now let's hope the client likes it *fingerscrossed*

Almus - That cake looked so yummy!!! *drools*. I'm not very experienced in baking but tomorrow I'll try to make scones. Let's see how that turned out

Elena - Yes, it's definitely good! More projects = more splurging on makeup

. I miss everyone here too... I hope next week won't be too crazy .

Ah, I haven't bought any more MU stuff last month. Actually I'm trying to cut back on purchases a little atm. Besides there's nothing I like from the current MAC collections here, I'll probably start going again when the fall collection starts appearing.

I bought a cute shorts two weeks ago (when the weather still warm!) and a pair of sandals. Love the sandals, it's very comfortable .


Well, the weather over here has gone from bad to worse... It hasn't stop raining since Friday. *sigh* Trying to look at it from a positive angle... more time for reading and snuggles then

. Wish you all a nice weekend

 

[Bonitinha]

Cute sandals, Astrid. I *love* cute summer sandals! Hope you are curling up with a blanket and a good book during the rain. Maybe some sunshine is on it's way??

My dad was cycling today and got hit by a car. The driver didn't stop. Unreal. He was bruised, bloody and all banged up, but he is ok. Thank goodness!!

 

[cutemiauw]

^^ OMG, Michelle that's so awful! Thank goodness your dad had nothing serious... but that driver

. Karma will bite him in the a**!!!!!
Wish your dad a speedy recovery

 

[Almus]

Quote: Originally Posted by Bonitinha

My dad was cycling today and got hit by a car. The driver didn't stop. Unreal. He was bruised, bloody and all banged up, but he is ok. Thank goodness!!



What the ****??? Why anyone should do this?? At least he is not seriously injured, thx God!
On the other hand, congratulations on your new niece Michelle; I am coming wit such short time to the forum lately, that it is really difficult to catch up with all the new posts

I am going to the beach this morning. Yesterday evening I went to play padel with my dad at 8 pm and it was 30ºC (86 F I believe) !!! I thought I was going to melt down, and well, today it seems we will go through the same temperatures.

 

[Miss QQ]

Michelle - thank goodness your dad is ok. He must be in shock on top of the cuts and bruises. Hope he gets well soon. Hugs for you and your family. The driver is so irresponsible.. Astrid, the sandals are pretty. Great for the sunny weather. Have fun making scones! Cheryl - I find paint pots too dry too. I don't know if we have the EL cream shadows, I'll look out for them. Good to hear youare enjoying the Ysl #19. Is it a perm or LE quad? And is it close to any Chanel quads, like Spices or Tentation Cuivree? Katred, hope your cold sore heals quickly and it doesn't hurt too much.

 

[LMD84]

Cute sandals, Astrid. I *love* cute summer sandals! Hope you are curling up with a blanket and a good book during the rain. Maybe some sunshine is on it's way??

My dad was cycling today and got hit by a car. The driver didn't stop. Unreal. He was bruised, bloody and all banged up, but he is ok. Thank goodness!!

oh my goodness! i'm sorry that happened to him. thank goodness he is ok. my husband bikes to his work each day and says that so many times he has nearly been hit by a car because they just don't seem to care about the cyclists. i bet it gave your poor dad such a shock.

 

[Eleentje]

Katred, are you using any cream to get rid of the cold sore? I find that Zovirax works particularly well (I don't know what the equivalent would be in Canada).

Michelle, I can't believe that drive has done a hit and run, instead of helping your dad! I hope someone has noted their license plate number and reports them to the police.
Glad to hear that your dad is more or less ok! In Holland we have lots of cycle paths to separate the cyclists from the traffic, which make cycling much much safer. I've seen people cycling in London, and it looked like a suicide to me. One guy got swiped off his bike by a careless driver right in front of me! Luckily only the bike got damaged :/

Here is a picture of a bike paths as we have them:



Those are some seriously cute sandals, Astrid. I've been on a lookout for some nice and easy sandals to replace my old ones, but still haven't found anything that I really like. Plus the weather has also been just as disappointing, as for you (we're "neighbours", after all), so I don't have much opportunity to wear open shoes. They have been promising some sunny weather to come back in August. Fingers crossed, as I have a festival to attend next Saturday

 

[Shypo]

Michelle, what an awful ordeal for your father!!! I hope he is on the mend soon - drivers are so stupid sometimes. I wish we had the paths like Elena describes - those are wonderful! We have a lot of cyclists here too, and you always have to be on the lookout for them. I really hope that someone saw what happened and can identify the car.

Cute sandals Astrid! I hope you get to wear them soon, and that the weather improves - I think you have the right idea, though, with the snuggles!

Hope everyone has had a great weekend!!

 

[Bonitinha]

Thanks so much ladies for your kind words and concern for my dad! No one saw the driver's license plate, unfortunately. My dad did say that a young couple who witnessed the whole thing (who was driving the opposite direction when it happened) did pull over to see if he needed help. He said the girl was in tears because she thought it could have ended much worse. We went over to visit him after he spent hours at the hospital (it took the nurse forever to clean the dirt and gravel out of his wounds). He is in good spirits and just glad he is OK. My youngest daughter gave him a card with Hello Kitty band aids

Elena -- those bike paths are amazing! Our bike lanes here are relatively narrow -- it can be so dangerous. We need to get with the times here!!

 

[Naynadine]

Hi ladys

I think I haven't posted in this thread for a while, but have been reading once in a while. Hope everybodys doing great

I bought Chanel's compact powder a couple of days ago after thinking about it for a while. But it's just as silky and smooth as the loose one, which is my favorite powder, but not very practical to carry around in my bag of course. I still want to try the pressed Guerlain Meteorites though.
I'm also still thinking about getting Le Blanc de Chanel, I wish I could get a sample, because my skin is so super sensitive. That's why I'm hesitant to order it. Can anyone tell me if it works well on very dry (and sensitive) skin? Also does it have any shimmer in it?

Something really weird happend today, I received a package with nail polish from ebay which I've never ordered.

I ordered 2 China Glaze polishes from one seller, which were in one package, but I received a second one with another 3! Not that I'm complaing about getting free nail polish

but it must be a mistake, I'm sure. It has my name on it of course, but maybe I accidentaly got send someone else's order. Don't know if I should contact the seller now, he's in the US, is it possible that I have to send it back? I thought maybe I got them as free goodies, because I order there quite often, but I doubt it.

 

[Bonitinha]

^^ I would just contact the seller to let them know. That way if there was a mix up -- they can let the other person know. If you did send it back, the seller would have to pay for the shipping fees, since it was their mistake. But who knows, maybe you'll find out it was a gift from the seller!
I haven't tried the Le Blanc de Chanel -- but I'm also interested in the Guerlain Meteorites -- let us know if you give them a try.

 

[katred]

Thanks so much ladies for your kind words and concern for my dad! No one saw the driver's license plate, unfortunately. My dad did say that a young couple who witnessed the whole thing (who was driving the opposite direction when it happened) did pull over to see if he needed help. He said the girl was in tears because she thought it could have ended much worse. We went over to visit him after he spent hours at the hospital (it took the nurse forever to clean the dirt and gravel out of his wounds). He is in good spirits and just glad he is OK. My youngest daughter gave him a card with Hello Kitty band aids

Elena -- those bike paths are amazing! Our bike lanes here are relatively narrow -- it can be so dangerous. We need to get with the times here!!

I'm glad to know your father is doing OK, but what a horrible thing to have to go through. I can't believe that the other driver didn't even stop. Well, sadly, I can believe it, but I don't want to believe it. Hope that the police are at least able to track someone down from any descriptions that people have of the car. I'm sure that the HK bandaids will help speed his recovery, if only by lifting his spirits a little.

Cold sore continues to be a pain in the face... I've been using a cream, but it's now at the stage where it's drying up and then cracking again about three times a day. AND for some reason, one of the muscles in my jaw became very sore and swollen in the last few days, so my face is nicely lopsided and I have a permanent headache. Someone is definitely working a voodoo doll of me somewhere...

 

[Bonitinha]

Thanks Katred -- my dad did get a chuckle out of the HK bandaids LOL!
I hope your cold sores go away! The swollen jaw must be horrible -- hopefully you can find some relief!!

 

[Anneri]

Michelle, so sorry for your Dad's accident! What an awful thing to happen, but luckily he wasn't badly hurt!

Kate, sending some positive vibes your way - hopefully it counters the voodoo!


Today way my first day at work in Munich - and I feel like a dead thing. Of course, I didn't sleep that well tonight, and the day was - of course - full with all kinds of confusing information. I'm on one side desperate because of all the things I'll have to manage (my boss won't be in Germany on Thursday and Friday, so I'm on my own then) and very very happy because of all the exciting things I learned to know today. It's really exciting to see and handle all the new collections!

The hotel I'm in is quite dingy, though - but I'm trying to see the adventure aspect in it, like you all said!

I hope you're all well - and hope to check in again soon! (I've had some Laptop and Internet troubles, and Specktra is a pain on my fone!

 

[cutemiauw]

Elena - You guys have the nicest bike path! We have some over here, but it seemed confusing at times. Plus sometimes the bikers didn't watch the traffic light. I always winced in horror every time I saw one of them sped through it... sometimes cars didn't pay enough attention either.
I love those sandals, they are comfortable! Also they have rubber soles... my old ones didn't so I had to be careful every time I went to a store with waxed floor. LOL. And yeah, my weakness is in footwear . But I walk a lot... so I'm thinking a good pair of shoes/sandals is always a good investment .
Fingers crossed for the good weather this weekend! It looked like it's finally sunny today. I think I'm just going to bring my lappie and work outside in a cafe instead. Who knows how long this weather going to last .

Michelle - How cute it is with the HK bandaids! Lucky Grandpa

Anneri - one day you're going to look back at this and be proud of how strong you are to go through all that . I say everything sounds like an exciting adventure

.
I totally agree with Specktra and the phone thing! I wish there's a light version of Specktra so I can browse through it with my blackberry