smallestkitten
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The highlighter is really pretty but it seems like it could be close to Nars albatross (but finer)? If anyone could compare the two (camelia isn't in stores near me) that would be amazing!
Chanel Holiday 2014 Makeup - Collection Plumes Précieuses de Chanel
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laurennnxox
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@smallestkitten I hope this can help you! I have both, and on my skin tone, I prefer Chanel's highlighter. Albatross is more golden, with a sheen on my skin, where as Chanel's is a more platinum and more shimmery. I find Chanel's to be more flattering on me, but I still like both. 
Also, in my highlighter obsessed opinion, thought they were different enough to justify having both. Albatross is more like a sun-kissed highlighter on my face, as if I am standing in sunlight. The difference is much more noticeable in person, as this was taken in artificial light. (It's night time outside, or else I would have had daylight comparison photos.)
^ Nars Albatross on left, Chanel Camelia de Plumes on right.
^ Chanel Camelia De Plumes on left, Albatross on right.
Also, in my highlighter obsessed opinion, thought they were different enough to justify having both. Albatross is more like a sun-kissed highlighter on my face, as if I am standing in sunlight. The difference is much more noticeable in person, as this was taken in artificial light. (It's night time outside, or else I would have had daylight comparison photos.)
^ Nars Albatross on left, Chanel Camelia de Plumes on right.
^ Chanel Camelia De Plumes on left, Albatross on right.
allthingsglam
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that is beautiful@smallestkitten I hope this can help you! I have both, and on my skin tone, I prefer Chanel's highlighter. Albatross is more golden, with a sheen on my skin, where as Chanel's is a more platinum and more shimmery. I find Chanel's to be more flattering on me, but I still like both.
allthingsglam
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I just want the polish did it ever launch on Nordstrom everything else is still there maybe it sold out on nordstrom
smallestkitten
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@laurennnxox thank you so much that was so helpful! the chanel one looks sooo beautiful in your last swatch!
EllaS
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I've been checking pretty much daily and haven't seen the polish pop up yet on any department store online. I think it's common for them to show up in store first, so I think it'll turn up online soon. If I see it I'll post back here!
ashievic
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I usually pass on peach anything. I love the Envol d'ombre and Volage lipstick. I also love the eyeshadow. I have been looking for a gray palette. It is perfect. Had been eyeing YSL Tuxedo, and this is better. Same thing with the blush. Being so fair with pink undertones, anything towards peach makes me run for the hills. It is perfect too. Checked out the blush Jersey, to me it is lighter version of Accent from holiday 2013. Which I use for contour, since I am so fair. I read someplace it pulled pink, not on me. I passed on it. I called Chanel they claim it is not LE. I love the click lip glosses. Perfect amount and don't shy away from the dark colors, they are not that dark once applied. The new lipstick Elegance, has been become one of my all time fav colors. Put on Blue Boy nail polish this weekend. Remains me of Naval gray paint on the battle ships. I like it, but glad I didn't go the route of ebay to pay through the nose for it.
Wed. is my Sublimage facial for one hour at Neiman's!!!!! So excited. Has anyone seen the 2 holiday glosses released anywhere? One is gold and the other red/orange. I do love the highlighter, it is a keeper. Took the plunger and ordered the other one that is still on the Chanel website from last summer. Hopefully it will work on Casper skin color. I still think my all time fav holiday nail polish is Malice. I would grab that if my house was on fire!!!!!
Wed. is my Sublimage facial for one hour at Neiman's!!!!! So excited. Has anyone seen the 2 holiday glosses released anywhere? One is gold and the other red/orange. I do love the highlighter, it is a keeper. Took the plunger and ordered the other one that is still on the Chanel website from last summer. Hopefully it will work on Casper skin color. I still think my all time fav holiday nail polish is Malice. I would grab that if my house was on fire!!!!!
Dominique33
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Beautiful !
urbis
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I agree with you, malice is an all time fave
jebogewf
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I have Phenix. I ordered it with the highlighter from Bloomingdale's when the collection first launched there. I never saw it come online at Nordstrom when everything else did. Then again, I never saw Caresse show up there either. I might see if Bloomingdale's still has it - if you haven't already.
walkingdead
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Nice haul! I really want that the Reve D'Orient quad
mysteereous
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My Chanel Camelia de Plumes highlighter arrived today! I forgot that Macy's tends to use those bubble-wrap envelopes for small items. Imagine my dismay to find an envelope on my doorstep instead of a box! While I don't mind the envelopes for small, inexpensive items (lipstick, lip gloss), I DO feel a way about a $70 fragile product being shipped that way. Especially with it being an LE item. I have a good mind to complain. Anyway, the Chanel box was a little smushed inside the envelope, but the highlighter itself was in perfect condition. She is a beaut; thanks to all who posted pics! Can't wait to try her on this weekend
EllaS
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Oh sorry I was referring to Sweet Star. I think Bloomies does still have Phenix. But I haven't seen Sweet Star pop up online yet...hopefully it will?
jebogewf
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LOL, I kinda had a feeling that's what you guys were talking about. Should have just asked first. I haven't seen it online either. I called and got it from a store - I didn't want to risk missing out. I didn't have the patience to wait for it either, lol. I might just call if I were you. In case it doesn't show up online or sells out instantly or something.
alexisweaver
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Wooohooooo!
