elegant-one
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Of course!
If it has any pink - you love it! I think that is so cute. But, I'm the same way. I am going to get MAC's SP Gem of Rose ls. I think it will be a really pretty color on. Well, I'm hoping.
Chanel Fall 2011
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Of course!
If it has any pink - you love it! I think that is so cute. But, I'm the same way. I am going to get MAC's SP Gem of Rose ls. I think it will be a really pretty color on. Well, I'm hoping.
Natyk
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I received Topikapi (spelling?) quad and blush Rouge yesterday. While I adore quad, I found blush extremely difficult to work with. It needs such light hand that I'm not sure if its worth my efforts and time. In the past I consider Mac Merrily is too pigmented and was hesitant to use it. yesterday I compared it to Rouge and found Mac about 3 times sheerer than Rouge.I guess its true that everything in this world is relative.... Also Merrily has nice golden sheen to it, that I'd say provide almost identical look to the Rouge blush topped with Or highlighter, such as Australian girl posted in her blog, i think "frontrow beauty" name? Anyhow I have to sleep on it, but I think keeping it for collection purposes only is not worth considering how many other Chanel items I still would like to get, including Nordstrom exclusive. Interested to hear other fair skin ladies opinions on blush?
Haven
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^^^ I ordered the rouge JC b/c I have ordered everything else from this collection & want to collect the complete set (if that makes any sense). I have also seen some pics of fair skinned women rocking it. If I find, however, that it is too difficult to work with, then I may send it back. I am really fair like you. I will know in about a week, since that is how long Chanel free shipping seems to take to get products to my house.
Bonitinha
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Of course!! We can always use another pink blush
I think that the Gem of Rose looks so pretty -- that is the watermelon shade, right?? I was looking at the lighter nude pink shade also -- Lush Amber. Lustres are my fave formula from MAC, so I think I'll like those two. I haven't bought MAC in a while -- I need to go check it out!
elegant-one
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Yep, watermelon they say! I wasn't sure if the nude shade was the right kind of nude shade for me??? Lustres are my faves too - go figure
elegant-one
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I am fair skinned & I don't have issues with any dark/bright blush. For this red blush I even used the little brush that came with it - just barely/lightly ran the tip of the brush on the top of the blush and swirled it onto the apples of my cheeks & upward & then used the same brush to blend it into my skin. It was so soft in color that I did that a couple times.
Bonitinha
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I hope the nude shade isn't the kind that makes me look like a corpse
I think the Gem of Rose shade looks perfect for summer
Cute that you love Lustres, too -- I love the finish. My older sister is just starting to get into makeup (it's about time!). She wants to go get a makeover at MAC, so I'll be checking out the goods from the new collection. Maybe that will tide me over until I get my Chanel Byzance/Fall loot! How are you liking your stuff??
elegant-one
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Right - which a lot of the nude shades seem to do. It has to have a pink/slight white side of a nude shade for me. Ahh, your sis is just getting into makeup? I'm sure you can get her hooked - I mean lead her in the right directionI hope the nude shade isn't the kind that makes me look like a corpseI think the Gem of Rose shade looks perfect for summerCute that you love Lustres, too -- I love the finish. My older sister is just starting to get into makeup (it's about time!). She wants to go get a makeover at MAC, so I'll be checking out the goods from the new collection. Maybe that will tide me over until I get my Chanel Byzance/Fall loot! How are you liking your stuff??
I love everything I have bought from Chanel lately - even that pretty Jade liner which is a shade I never wear. I am going to Nordies tomorrow to get some sneak peeks at as much as I can.
shontay07108
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I rolled by Saks and bought the Prelude quad. It's gorgeous. I played with the khaki liner, but it's so easy to smudge, it would be useless on me. I wanted it for my waterline. Rose Plantine will continue to be my go-to, then. The polishes were nice, but I am not a polish freak, so I can settle for my China Glaze and OPI. :haha: The other thing that really had me playing with it until the last minute was the blush. What's the name? Rose something. I wondered if it would be too light for me, but it seems really pigmented and smooth. I want something subtle for everyday wear. I may have to go back. At that point, I had spent way too much money elsewhere. Not the best pics, but it's the best I can do today.
So what can I say about these gorgeous colors? Looking at it, I was afraid that the lightest color would be chalky, but I need to stop worrying because with Chanel, the texture is what makes it work. It's comparable to Mac's Nylon, I guess. It's a slightly gold, beige color. There's the purplish taupe, and a beige taupe that both tie in wonderfully with Rose Plantine. One of the reasons I love Chanel and why I have jumped head first into their shadows is that they tie their products together. You can wear the Summer collection with the Fall collection right now and it's easy. I don't like to put away my make up at the end of a particular season. I don't care about what colors you are supposed to wear in a season and Chanel makes it possible. I'm going to wear this quad right now. The shade that sealed the deal was the dark purple, oddly enough. As much as I loved the taupes, the blackened purple is to die for. Sorry for the long post, but I had to geek out. I probably wouldn't have bought a quad like this from another brand because I sometimes find these colors boring, but Chanel, with their textures makes this a treasure. Unfortunately, Saks didn't have the Byzance collection. Maybe that's a good thing, though. :lol:
So what can I say about these gorgeous colors? Looking at it, I was afraid that the lightest color would be chalky, but I need to stop worrying because with Chanel, the texture is what makes it work. It's comparable to Mac's Nylon, I guess. It's a slightly gold, beige color. There's the purplish taupe, and a beige taupe that both tie in wonderfully with Rose Plantine. One of the reasons I love Chanel and why I have jumped head first into their shadows is that they tie their products together. You can wear the Summer collection with the Fall collection right now and it's easy. I don't like to put away my make up at the end of a particular season. I don't care about what colors you are supposed to wear in a season and Chanel makes it possible. I'm going to wear this quad right now. The shade that sealed the deal was the dark purple, oddly enough. As much as I loved the taupes, the blackened purple is to die for. Sorry for the long post, but I had to geek out. I probably wouldn't have bought a quad like this from another brand because I sometimes find these colors boring, but Chanel, with their textures makes this a treasure. Unfortunately, Saks didn't have the Byzance collection. Maybe that's a good thing, though. :lol:
I just put on my first Chanel nail polish and if it lasts 3 days or more, I am hooked. It goes on like butter. It has a smaller brush which my tiny nails appreciate! It dries fast, maybe a bit too fast! But two applications and it is perfectly opaque. About time! Too many polishes are needing a 3rd or 4th cover and that is ridiculous. They last longer with less layers. So, I did top it off with Seche Vite, so we shall see how it goes! I am wearing Quartz, from the Chanel Fall Collection (perfect pairing to Prelude Quad) and would describe it as a Frosty Antique Pewter!
katred
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Yay team tiny nails!I just put on my first Chanel nail polish and if it lasts 3 days or more, I am hooked. It goes on like butter. It has a smaller brush which my tiny nails appreciate! It dries fast, maybe a bit too fast! But two applications and it is perfectly opaque. About time! Too many polishes are needing a 3rd or 4th cover and that is ridiculous. They last longer with less layers. So, I did top it off with Seche Vite, so we shall see how it goes! I am wearing Quartz, from the Chanel Fall Collection (perfect pairing to Prelude Quad) and would describe it as a Frosty Antique Pewter!
All three of the polishes from this collection are coming home with me.
shontay07108
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[quote name="katred" url="/forum/thread/173882/chanel-fall-2011/1350#post_2137320"]
Why on earth would you apologise for geeking out here? I think you've convinced me that I need this quad. I completely agree with you about not changing makeup by season. I like the fact that Chanel is able to give their collections a summer "personality", but that you can wear the products pretty much whenever you want. There's nothing about this quad that screams "Fall" to me, because I wear those colours all the time.
I'm wanting this and especially Rose Ecrin blush. Maybe Brule glossimer as well (I still have only one lonely Glossimer).
Yay team tiny nails!
All three of the polishes from this collection are coming home with me.
[/quote] :lol: I apologize for geeking out because it sometimes seems like rambling to me. Also, even though I've been buying Chanel for a few years, I feel like an outsider in this forum. I feel more comfortable on the Mac side somehow.
Why on earth would you apologise for geeking out here? I think you've convinced me that I need this quad. I completely agree with you about not changing makeup by season. I like the fact that Chanel is able to give their collections a summer "personality", but that you can wear the products pretty much whenever you want. There's nothing about this quad that screams "Fall" to me, because I wear those colours all the time.
I'm wanting this and especially Rose Ecrin blush. Maybe Brule glossimer as well (I still have only one lonely Glossimer).
Yay team tiny nails!
All three of the polishes from this collection are coming home with me.
[/quote] :lol: I apologize for geeking out because it sometimes seems like rambling to me. Also, even though I've been buying Chanel for a few years, I feel like an outsider in this forum. I feel more comfortable on the Mac side somehow.
I've only been buying Chanel for about a month! I know what you mean, but cliques are so cliche! I don't like seeing them on any forum or anywhere, for that matter. I love your enthusiastic posts! More than anything, makeup usage should be fun and exciting and something to totally geek out about, whenever one gets the chance, especially in the company of other geekers like me! xoI apologize for geeking out because it sometimes seems like rambling to me. Also, even though I've been buying Chanel for a few years, I feel like an outsider in this forum. I feel more comfortable on the Mac side somehow.
cutemiauw
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Lalalala.... I'm not listeningSorry for the long post, but I had to geek out. I probably wouldn't have bought a quad like this from another brand because I sometimes find these colors boring, but Chanel, with their textures makes this a treasure. Unfortunately, Saks didn't have the Byzance collection. Maybe that's a good thing, though.
i always used to feel more comfortable in the mac section but now i post here and chat and i feel very comfortable... almost too comfortable because i'm buying way too much chanel for my own good now! lol!I apologize for geeking out because it sometimes seems like rambling to me. Also, even though I've been buying Chanel for a few years, I feel like an outsider in this forum. I feel more comfortable on the Mac side somehow.
mac_aiken
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Thanks ladies for your words of support regarding my recent horrible experience at the counter.
Want to hear a great story and update?
Many years ago at that same store I used to shop with the MAC counter manager. A wonderful lady named Autumn who is fun, professional and very enthusiastic. Spending time with her was always a blast. She moved on to something else and I lost track of her.
Guess who is now the Cosmetics and Fragrance department manager at that store? Yep. You guessed it.
I spoke w/Autumn yesterday about what happened with the messed up order. I also told her about my experiences with the staff. Most times when I go out there I am on my way home from a long shift and am usually still in my scrubs. I definitely don't look like their typical customer at that counter. But looks are deceiving and alot of times I will shop more freely than alot of those women in their designer clothes and expensive purses.
Well Autumn couldn't have been nicer. She is sending a postage paid envelope for me to return the wrong item so I don't have to make another long bus trip into the store and eat up half of my day off. She also pulled one of the few remaining Topkapi quads for me and will be sending that as well. And she will be working with the counter regarding the service issues. I feel much better now.
Regarding Rouge JC and Byzantine l/s. Wore them Friday night. They are gorgeous. Pale ladies don't be afraid of these colors. We can definitely rock them.
Elegant, thanks for turning me on to Ebouli. I love it. I am thinking about trying it over MUFE burgandy aqua cream shadow.
Not really sure about the polishes. Peridot just doesn't look very good on me. Will try Graphite today.
Want to hear a great story and update?
Many years ago at that same store I used to shop with the MAC counter manager. A wonderful lady named Autumn who is fun, professional and very enthusiastic. Spending time with her was always a blast. She moved on to something else and I lost track of her.
Guess who is now the Cosmetics and Fragrance department manager at that store? Yep. You guessed it.
I spoke w/Autumn yesterday about what happened with the messed up order. I also told her about my experiences with the staff. Most times when I go out there I am on my way home from a long shift and am usually still in my scrubs. I definitely don't look like their typical customer at that counter. But looks are deceiving and alot of times I will shop more freely than alot of those women in their designer clothes and expensive purses.
Well Autumn couldn't have been nicer. She is sending a postage paid envelope for me to return the wrong item so I don't have to make another long bus trip into the store and eat up half of my day off. She also pulled one of the few remaining Topkapi quads for me and will be sending that as well. And she will be working with the counter regarding the service issues. I feel much better now.
Regarding Rouge JC and Byzantine l/s. Wore them Friday night. They are gorgeous. Pale ladies don't be afraid of these colors. We can definitely rock them.
Elegant, thanks for turning me on to Ebouli. I love it. I am thinking about trying it over MUFE burgandy aqua cream shadow.
Not really sure about the polishes. Peridot just doesn't look very good on me. Will try Graphite today.
elegant-one
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Aw April, it still doesn't excuse what happened by any means, but how nice that you found an advocate for you situation. I'm so glad that you are loving the the colors on! Ebouli is so pretty how can it not be loved You & like the same colors so that doesn't surprise me.
And yes - how darn pretty is that red blush & ls!!!
You & like the same colors so that doesn't surprise me.And yes - how darn pretty is that red blush & ls!!!
sorry that the mix up and bad service happened. at lease that lady seems nice and is sorting everything out for you. but i understand how annoying it is to get bad service - esp when you are spending lots of money. and like yourself i always look a bit funny when shopping because i am usually out in my work stuff and looking a bit worse for wear after a long day!
