The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread
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Miss QQ
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Thanks for the beautiful pics, Cheryl! Now I can't decide on just one. Is #19 your favorite? I probably should get #20 because I don't have anything like it and it looks close to Spices, which I want dpfor a long time. It isn't very warm, is it? Only thing is I only saw #1 to #6 at the duty free shop but not #19 and 20 so not sure if they are coming.
cutemiauw
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Happy belated birthday, Anneri
. Wish you a wonderful year and I hope you have a great birthday weekend today!
Cheryl, those are lovely! Thanks for sharing
. I saw the L'Oreal ones over here too, swatched it but I didn't get any (yet).
I'm on the hunt for a new mascara now... not very picky, but I just need something sealed (which meant it's HE over here).
Hope you all lovely Ratonas have a great weekend!
Cheryl, those are lovely! Thanks for sharing
. I saw the L'Oreal ones over here too, swatched it but I didn't get any (yet).I'm on the hunt for a new mascara now... not very picky, but I just need something sealed (which meant it's HE over here).
Hope you all lovely Ratonas have a great weekend!
Astrid, I remember when you talked about the mascara before - I just can't even believe that you have to pay HE prices to get a sanitary mascara - that's just crazy!!
Miss QQ, #20 is not overly warm, but there are 2 warmer colors in it - the 2 on the right in my pic above - they're pretty close to their counterparts in Spices. But the eggplant and 'white' shades are cooler in tone. It is very different from Spices, IMO - Spices is definitely warm, but really pretty on. 19 is my favorite - but because I like those cool neutral colors, and it just looks so darn pretty on the eye! I hope you are able to find them! If you are not, and you would like for me to do a CP, I'd be happy to do so. They're $48 here. I wonder if Sephora would allow you to bill one address and ship to another (international) address?
Miss QQ, #20 is not overly warm, but there are 2 warmer colors in it - the 2 on the right in my pic above - they're pretty close to their counterparts in Spices. But the eggplant and 'white' shades are cooler in tone. It is very different from Spices, IMO - Spices is definitely warm, but really pretty on. 19 is my favorite - but because I like those cool neutral colors, and it just looks so darn pretty on the eye! I hope you are able to find them! If you are not, and you would like for me to do a CP, I'd be happy to do so. They're $48 here. I wonder if Sephora would allow you to bill one address and ship to another (international) address?
Bonitinha
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Cheryl -- I think I need the YSL 19 -- so gorgeous. And I still need the Chanel Spices quad, too. Hmmm, maybe after I get the Prelude quad
Astrid -- good luck with finding the best mascara. I am always on the hunt and always trying out new things -- both HE and drugstore. I keep hearing about the MUFE Smokey Lash, but haven't tried it yet. Let us know what you find!
Astrid -- good luck with finding the best mascara. I am always on the hunt and always trying out new things -- both HE and drugstore. I keep hearing about the MUFE Smokey Lash, but haven't tried it yet. Let us know what you find!
Almus
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I am not looking, I am not looking at those beautiful pictures ... aaaahhhh ...
I guess I will be doing another stop at YSL at the Duty free me too at the end of the month. Thanks C!
Quote: Originally Posted by Bonitinha
I keep hearing about the MUFE Smokey Lash, but haven't tried it yet. Let us know what you find!
I am using now MUFE smoky lash and I am very very happy with it!. My lashes are naturally a bit curled but thin and I get pretty good volume and length. And the good news is that it seems that more colors are going to be released with the Fall collection
Quote: Originally Posted by Bonitinha
I keep hearing about the MUFE Smokey Lash, but haven't tried it yet. Let us know what you find!
I am using now MUFE smoky lash and I am very very happy with it!. My lashes are naturally a bit curled but thin and I get pretty good volume and length. And the good news is that it seems that more colors are going to be released with the Fall collection
^^ Oooooo, that's good to know!! I've been wanting to try that mascara too....I would love a fun color! I also hear people rave about the Hourglass Film Noir mascara..........and I like Dior Show (HE) and Rimmel from the ds. I have to say I'm very unhappy with the new L'Oreal Million Lashes. Makes my lashes look stumpy and like something less than a million.
One of the US brands I'm a huge fan of is Mally's Volume mascara - it is fabulous.
One of the US brands I'm a huge fan of is Mally's Volume mascara - it is fabulous.
cutemiauw
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I found a local drugstore branch where all of the mascaras are sealed
. I got the Maybelline one for now. To be honest, with my current budget I'm far more comfortable with the drugstore ones so I wouldn't hesitate throwing it out after 3 months.
Thanks for the MUFE recommendation, I love their products but they are not widely available here (there's some products in some shops but not the whole range). Will look when I'm abroad.
I like the look of Chanel Spices quad too... It looks like a very nice neutral quad
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Today we finally have a sunny Saturday! It was very much unexpected and I'm so happy!. All the weather forecast said RAIN... but lo and behold... blue sky! So we decided to take a long walk around the city and trying out some new places to eat.
Thanks for the MUFE recommendation, I love their products but they are not widely available here (there's some products in some shops but not the whole range). Will look when I'm abroad
.I like the look of Chanel Spices quad too... It looks like a very nice neutral quad
Today we finally have a sunny Saturday! It was very much unexpected and I'm so happy!. All the weather forecast said RAIN... but lo and behold... blue sky! So we decided to take a long walk around the city and trying out some new places to eat
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Bonitinha
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Yay that you found the sealed mascaras! I've heard that Rimmel makes some good mascaras -- but the two I've tried were just ok to me. Maybe I am looking for a miracle worker that doesn't exist?? haha I really want to get the Spices quad, too. I have my not-so-little wishlist!I found a local drugstore branch where all of the mascaras are sealed. I got the Maybelline one for now. To be honest, with my current budget I'm far more comfortable with the drugstore ones so I wouldn't hesitate throwing it out after 3 months.
Thanks for the MUFE recommendation, I love their products but they are not widely available here (there's some products in some shops but not the whole range). Will look when I'm abroad
I like the look of Chanel Spices quad too... It looks like a very nice neutral quad.
Today we finally have a sunny Saturday! It was very much unexpected and I'm so happy!. All the weather forecast said RAIN... but lo and behold... blue sky! So we decided to take a long walk around the city and trying out some new places to eat
Enjoy your sunny day! I love trying out new places to eat. Last night we had the yummiest Greek food (so today I did my Jillian "Banish Fat, Boost Metabolism" workout to compensate! A total butt kicker!!)
Miss QQ
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^^ I tried Rimmel sexy curves and it was just ok for me too. Have you tried lancome? I haven't but I heard that they are good. How was your workout? Pleased to hear you had a good meal! I've never had Greek food before and I want to try some, especially after hearing about how you like them and watching chefs cook some Greek dishes on tv. Hard to find Greek food here though. Astrid - I don't wear mascara everyday but I like Diorshow iconic. It's my favorite. Chanel sublime and exceptionnel works well on me too. Cheryl - Thanks for your description. I like cool neutral colours too so my first pick is #19. I went to the Dutyfree shop today and still no sign of 19 and 20. I don't think that sephora ships internationally because my friend has tried to order nars before. If I need your help to CP I'll let you know. The weekend flew by. I watched Lion King the musical and it was great! I bought the cheapest ticket and it was already $68. It was very far from the stage but I was seated in the centre so I didn't have any thing blocking my view. the stage was very high tech. It's my first musical.
The weekend flew by. I watched Lion King the musical and it was great! I bought the cheapest ticket and it was already $68. It was very far from the stage but I was seated in the centre so I didn't have any thing blocking my view. the stage was very high tech. It's my first musical. Oh, what a great thing to see as your first 'show'!!! That's fabulous! Did you enjoy it? I haven't seen the stage production, but would love to. I'm hoping to get to NYC in the fall to see 'Wicked'.
I have tried the Lancome Hypnose Drama, but the brush always gets mascara all over my eye - on the lid, on the top water line, etc. I like it ok as a formula though. I've recently been using MAC's False Lashes and like it pretty well.
I have tried the Lancome Hypnose Drama, but the brush always gets mascara all over my eye - on the lid, on the top water line, etc. I like it ok as a formula though. I've recently been using MAC's False Lashes and like it pretty well.
Bonitinha
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MissQQ -- I haven't tried Lancome mascaras -- I'll have to take a look at some of them. The workout was a killer! Jillian Michaels is always tough -- but I think her workouts whip you into shape fast. Let's hope!!
I love Greek food -- pita with hummus and feta cheese with cucumber and tomato -- yum. I hope you get the chance to try it soon! Sounds like you had a great time at Lion King -- how fun.
Cheryl -- have you seen Wicket yet -- or will this Fall be your first time?? We saw it on Broadway in NYC a few years ago and it was the highlight of our trip!
I love Greek food -- pita with hummus and feta cheese with cucumber and tomato -- yum. I hope you get the chance to try it soon! Sounds like you had a great time at Lion King -- how fun.
Cheryl -- have you seen Wicket yet -- or will this Fall be your first time?? We saw it on Broadway in NYC a few years ago and it was the highlight of our trip!
Eleentje
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I hope everyone has had (is having) a wonderful weekend!
I went to a festival on Saturday, but it was raining for the most part of the day (crap weather keeps coming back). Oh well, we still had fun
Sunday was sister time. We spent a lot of time watching really soppy chick flicks
Thanks for the recommendations. Wow I really do want to try out some Armani ETKI soon. Hopefully they'll be doing another sale soon enough, as that stuff is rather pricey.
I played a bit with the L'Oreal Color Infallible, but I found it kinda "meh"? I did some swatches with the finger, but I wasn't really "wowed" by them. I could easily wipe the shadow off as well, even the darkest black one...
I went to a festival on Saturday, but it was raining for the most part of the day (crap weather keeps coming back). Oh well, we still had fun
Sunday was sister time. We spent a lot of time watching really soppy chick flicks
Thanks for the recommendations. Wow I really do want to try out some Armani ETKI soon. Hopefully they'll be doing another sale soon enough, as that stuff is rather pricey.
I played a bit with the L'Oreal Color Infallible, but I found it kinda "meh"? I did some swatches with the finger, but I wasn't really "wowed" by them. I could easily wipe the shadow off as well, even the darkest black one...
Bonitinha
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Bummer about the weather!! But glad you were able to get in some good girl time. I love chick flicksI hope everyone has had (is having) a wonderful weekend!
I went to a festival on Saturday, but it was raining for the most part of the day (crap weather keeps coming back). Oh well, we still had fun
Sunday was sister time. We spent a lot of time watching really soppy chick flicks
Miss QQ
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Elena - It sounds fun! I love chick flick too! Too bad that the L'Oreal Colour Infallible aren't impressive, easily wiped off for a black sounds bad. I think we won't be getting them here.
Michelle - Yeh I want to try the pita with cheese and veg, it looks so healthy and delicious. I'm going to hunt down the greek restaurants here if there are any. All the workouts you do are paying off. I remember in the pic of you and your husband in mask party your body looks very tone! Pleased to hear that you watched Wicked and had pizza. What's the name of the pizza place? The memory will be sweet for years to come.
Cheryl - Hugs for you! I hope to watch Wicked one day too but NYC is so far away. Hopefully the show will travel to other countries.
Michelle - Yeh I want to try the pita with cheese and veg, it looks so healthy and delicious. I'm going to hunt down the greek restaurants here if there are any. All the workouts you do are paying off. I remember in the pic of you and your husband in mask party your body looks very tone! Pleased to hear that you watched Wicked and had pizza. What's the name of the pizza place? The memory will be sweet for years to come.
Cheryl - Hugs for you! I hope to watch Wicked one day too but NYC is so far away. Hopefully the show will travel to other countries.
Bonitinha
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^^ The yummy pizza place in NYC is Angelos in the Theatre district, right by the Gershwin Theatre. If you ever travel there, be sure to try it out!!
Thanks -- I can already feel a difference from using the weights -- even if I feel just a bit stronger. I really hope to overall tone!
I have a yummy hummus recipe if you have the ingredients readily available there (garbonzo beans, lemon, fresh garlic, olive oil, tahini) -- so delish with toasted pita
Why are so many of my posts about food instead of makeup??LOL
Thanks -- I can already feel a difference from using the weights -- even if I feel just a bit stronger. I really hope to overall tone!
I have a yummy hummus recipe if you have the ingredients readily available there (garbonzo beans, lemon, fresh garlic, olive oil, tahini) -- so delish with toasted pita
Why are so many of my posts about food instead of makeup??LOL
