The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[User38]

^^ thanks.. yea... I love big %%%% discounts !

 

[katred]

Eek! Tried out one of Thierry Mugler's Rouge Unique lipsticks today for the first time. I put on Metallic Red a few hours ago and I think I'm in love. It hasn't budged and yet it's one of the most comfortable, moisturising lipsticks I've ever encountered. (My lips have been so dry the last few days I've been unable to wear anything but gloss.) I'm definitely going back for this one, plus a couple of others as well. Anyone else have any experiences with these? From what I can tell, I think this is another case where Canada got the European colours, because we seem to have some shades not available on the U.S. site.

 

[shadowaddict]

I agree with you all. One thing I learned fast was that you can buy a lot of beauty items on sale if you are willing to wait. Not MAC or Chanel, etc., however B&BW always has either a sale or coupon of some sort. Sometimes both and lots of them! Coach keeps sending me coupons for 100.00 off of spending 300.00 or more, so many of my bags cost around 250.00. All these sales from Sephora are making me wish I knew about them before now. Next year I will save my pennies for the end of the year! Lots of F&F sales going on. Department stores have some great offers too. And not too long ago I went into the Vera Bradley store at our mall because I wanted another cosmetic bag and really love their things. I found a perfect one and they signed me up for a surprise for my birthday month. Ends up I got 20.00 off a 20..00 or more purchase, so this month I bought 2 more bags....1 for full price and another for about 8 dollars! Not bad! I have a pile of coupons on my desk that I keep going through and using up. Rite-Aid and Walgreens have a lot of special offers so that is when I stock up on Revlon, Essie and other drugstore items. You just have to keep your eye out and put your name in everything and see what sort of goodies you get in return. Right now I am loving the special free gift sets you get from department store counters like Estee Lauder and Clinique, etc. I am learning what to buy at Sephora and what to save for a department store purchase instead! Maybe we should have a thread on this subject to share codes, sales, etc. Hautelook.com is fantastic and Twitter or FB pages let me in on a lot of deals I otherwise would have missed.

Debi--there is a Bargin Hunters section under All About Shopping up under the forums tab. There are a lot of threads for different brands and stores that people will share coupon codes and sales info. It's a good place to find some deals that are happening.

 

[Miss QQ]

Didn't know TM has lipsticks. Has the brand gone into makeup? I like moisturizing lipsticks. What is the price of these?

 

[User38]

^ everybody wants into mu.. it is the most lucrative branch of the beauty industry... TM must have high prices.. lol.

couture mu... but they must be lovely. I truly have not checked as I usually work for the mass sellers.. lol

 

[katred]

^ everybody wants into mu.. it is the most lucrative branch of the beauty industry... TM must have high prices.. lol.

couture mu... but they must be lovely. I truly have not checked as I usually work for the mass sellers.. lol

I looked at the eye shadows too, which all seemed to be mineralize-style products. I'm too worried about a reaction to risk buying one. They had a white cream shade that reminded me a bit of Chanel's Fantasme, but it had chunkier glittery bits. It was interesting to look at, but I couldn't imagine actually wearing it out. Although the collection is definitely available in the US, what I saw on line leads me to believe that what we have up here is a somewhat larger selection.

 

[ElvenEyes]

So...my updates! Back is still sore and gives out, but I keep pushing through it all, waiting for it to heal. Got out to two stores today, though had hubby drive since I don't dare yet. Picked up the rest of his stocking gifts and some fun ornaments for the tree and promptly put them on! Ordered some goodies from a few places for him and have most of my shopping done now. Just a few more things to pick up. I feel good about this!

Today my highly treasured Sigma F80 synthetic flat top brush (super dense) arrived and after I had admired it for about 2 hours I put my makeup on. LOVE how well it works, so bought the set. lol I am hopeless! Still loving my Tarte Exposed blush and did a fun sporty look for running my errands! The breakdown is on my blog. Ordered two more scarves (loving scarves and now collecting them madly!) and ready to crawl into bed! Hope all is well with everyone!

49 years old in 10 days and still no wrinkles! Yay for no sunshine! lol

 

[cutemiauw]

^^ Gorgeous ElvenEyes !! I would never thought you're 49!
When you said you're staying out of the sun, does it mean really staying indoors / in the shade, or just not sunbathing etc. I'm curious here because you definitely had done something right!

 

[ElvenEyes]

^^ Gorgeous ElvenEyes !! I would never thought you're 49!
When you said you're staying out of the sun, does it mean really staying indoors / in the shade, or just not sunbathing etc. I'm curious here because you definitely had done something right!

Well, a lot is always genetics, but not only do I not tan myself at all, I literally try to stay out of the sun as much as possible and wear sunscreen. I am not a summer person and hate being warm, so keeping in the shade is highly desired! lol I really belong in the arctic! When everyone else is freezing in the winter I am happy and energized! I'm the one who will stand outside at zero degrees, all wrapped up and smiling, while everyone is hiding in their homes!! I also don't drink alcohol, smoke and I do drink a lot of water and milk!

Unfortunately the grey hair keeps trying to creep in so almost time for a cut and my second foiling! Many thanks for the kind compliment!! xo

 

[Almus]

Elven your skin is enviable!! I mean, there is not way I could have guessed your age! And .. happy birthday in advance!

How is everyone doing? Here it is still very warm (around 20º C at mid day) so it is impossible to get into fall mood and mu =(

 

[Bonitinha]

Debi -- beautiful picture! You are smart to have taken such good care of your skin. As a teenager, I was a sun worshipper -- how I regret those days!!

Hi Almus! It is freezing here -- the wind rip rights through me. I wish it was warmer here! We are getting ready for the holidays, which I love. I've also been re-decorating my family room and love how it is finally coming together.
Hope all is well for everyone!

 

[bis]

Welcome back Anneri Your vacation sounds divine, especially the shoes. If you have a few nice tips how to get over the jet lag, please share. Bonitinha, the dress sounds great, especially with the velvets. Hope you all have a good time and everyone is doing great :cheer:

 

[Bonitinha]

Bis -- I was so devastated when I got the dress -- it didn't fit quite right. Such a bummer. I'm trying to figure out if I should pay to have it altered or find something else. We'll see!
How are you doing??

 

[bis]

Bis -- I was so devastated when I got the dress -- it didn't fit quite right.  Such a bummer.  I'm trying to figure out if I should pay to have it altered or find something else.  We'll see! How are you doing??

Don't you just hate that: you find something you really like, get it for a good price and then it's too short etc. Do you know how much the alteration would cost? Thanks, I am good. TGIF!

 

[Bonitinha]

^^ I have a really good lady who does alterations -- I might call her to get an idea of the cost. She does free pick up and delivery, which I love!
Totally agree with you -- hooray for Friday!!

 

[User38]

tgif.. and runs!

 

[Miss QQ]

Debi - early happy birthday to you! Your skin is amazing! Michelle - Congrats on almost getting the decorations done! It will lift the moods of you and your family. Bis - hi! Good to see you here again! hope you had a good weekend! It's Sunday night here so it's Monday blues for me. I had a bad headache the past few days but today was better. I saw the Laura Mercier holiday rose highlighter. It is like the EL mercury gelee hilighter, but more pink and less bronze. The texture is amazing. If i didnt have the mercury i would buy it. Speaking of clothes, has Versace for H&M launched in your countries? It launched here on Thursday morning at 8am, and people queued overnight. I reached there at 8am and didn't get any bracelet for the allocated time slots. I went back at 1130 and managed to get two dresses and a top. I am won over by the cut, everything was very fitting, and this is the first time I got to try designer clothes. I'm sure the real Versace has better cut but this is as good as it gets for the price.

 

[ElvenEyes]

Hi everyone! Hope all is well and everyone is having a good weekend. I am sure we are all getting busier by the week with holiday events, cooking, shopping, decorating, etc.! Busy time of the year! Today I had no choice but to slow down as my back was a bit sore and I have cramps. Ugh. But Friday was fun because I was able to get my hair foiled again. I haven't been since August since it really held well and this time we decided to do a lot more. My hair looks dark to me, darker than I have ever seen it, but it is growing on me! While it covered the grey well it also covered some of my natural lighter highlights so I will have to look into that. We may have to change it up a bit in the future. My hair has dark brown, medium brown, light brown, gold, copper and grey in it! Now it is more browns than anything else. But I have always wanted darker hair so now I am getting a taste of that. It makes my skin look paler and I think I look a bit like a pudgy Anne Hathaway from The Devil Wears Prada! Hehehe... I should have worn red lipstick and dark liner....maybe another week! Anyhow, I am busy doing my shopping online, hubby is busy with getting some lights up outside, excited about the week ahead, and just having fun watching movies, reading, enjoying my stuff and watching one of the moderators of the forum now sell off her tarot collection. I sold another 125.00 deck last week so should consider more while I can. Other than that just soaking in the holiday atmosphere that is building!!

Here is my new hair! lol

 

[User38]

Debi.. I think your hair looks great.. yes, it does seem a bit darker than your previous pic but it still looks wonderful. Enjoy!

I don't know if you had your birthday yet.. but if you haven't

... do get some rest for your back.. even sitting at a computer can put stress on it.

enjoy the holidays!

 

[ElvenEyes]

Thank you, HG! My birthday is on the 27th so not quite yet! I can hang on to 48 for one more week! Luckily age doesn't freak me out at all. I agree about the back. I find I cannot stay in one position for too long or it starts to stiffen up. I am hoping and expecting some nice goodies in the mail this week, too, so looking forward to that.

So....anyone have any ideas for gifts for husbands? I still need to get a few more things. DVD's, something fun? So far he wants clothes, so ordered a bunch he picked out. I also got two movies, a coat, a few items for his desk, calendar, planner, but running out of ideas for someone who says he doesn't need anything. What a Scrooge! I could make a list miles long! I know he doesn't "need" anything, but doesn't he want something for fun?? Grrr....