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[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Oooo...thanks for the descriptions! Much better than mine, which were verbal and not based on 'sight' - I ordered the same 2 as you!! And Coral Love .

ooh, Coral Love is so darn gorgeous! I may end up with it too

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Yes - actually there are 3: Chintz: a pinky coral Rose Dentelle (sp?): a rosy pink Chalys: a true coral The glossimers are as follows: Petit Peche (sp?) - a warm pink Rose Dilemma - true pink Pink Teaser - blue-based clear pink Coral Love - a coral pink that would be pretty with Chintz All of the glossimers have shimmer - I'm not sure about the RCs -

Oooh -- I want, I want!!

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one There are some very pretty colors. I got to look at all the pics in the Chanel book I am however, not a fan of vinyl looking lips just sayin

Nope, neither am I. I'm getting seriously addicted to glossimers though, so I may end up picking one up with the fall collection, either Petit Peche or Rose Dilemma. I'll be going by the counter tomorrow, so I'll see what they say about the fall collection in Canada.

 

[Meryl]

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Love, love, love my Exceptionnel De Chanel Intense Volume And Curl Mascara - i get very dramatic lashes, but I do have to use another dry brush to clean and separate after applying it. It seems wetter than my other mascaras. That extra step is worth it though.

 

[Meryl]

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Originally Posted by stv578 Nope, neither am I. I'm getting seriously addicted to glossimers though, so I may end up picking one up with the fall collection, either Petit Peche or Rose Dilemma. I'll be going by the counter tomorrow, so I'll see what they say about the fall collection in Canada.

I adore glossimers- they discontinued my favourite (Sesame) but I'm sure I'll find newer shades. I kind of prefer the American colours, not our French ones. What about you?

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I may have to learn French just to be able to spell most of Chanels products

Me too!!

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Originally Posted by Camnagem I'm kind of obsessed with crafting. My hubby gets a kick out of it when I have to wrap a gift, it takes me a few days to get each one totally finished. I won't admit to how long Christmas takes, lol! I also love to bake!!!! I recently got a Kitchen Aid stand mixer and I've been going to town with it...I have no idea how I got by before without it!

OMG!! You have to be kidding me!!

I'm seriously obsessed about gift wrapping!! Once I even stamped my own paper!! Usually I do my own bags and boxes!! For Christmas I design a gift wrap for the year/season that I personalize for everyone!!

LOVE gift wrapping!!

We must be all soulmates here!!! Or sisters separated at birth!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one It does get really confusing. I called Chanel today & I could NOT believe it - they knew absolutely NOTHING about the new collection that I just bought So its not going to be on the .com site for quite awhile according to her I think I may have been the only person in the universe to own it And I agree, we really have the best, sweetest, nicest, lovely posters here!

Well if someone deserves to be the only person in the universe to own the new Chanel collection for a while... it's you my dear!!

That's awesome good karma!!

Enjoy!! :stars :

And yes!! All the gorgeous ladies here rock!!

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha Coconut -- you're welcome for the info on Retin-A. I actually went off of it for a while, and my forhead starting breaking out in little tiny bumps. I think I need that daily exfoliation from the RetinA. It did make my skin sensitive and red at first, but eventually it didn't give me any problems. You can start out using it every 3 days or every other day -- and then go to every day. My derm said you can work it into whatever skin care program you're on -- Chanel or whatever you use! I think I may start doing the mini peels (lower percentage glycolic or salicylic). The TCA peel was pretty major -- I couldn't leave my house for 10 days because I was quite the fright!! Meg -- I hear ya with the wrapping. I am obsessed Even if I just make a treat to take to someone, it *has* to be wrapped in a cute bakery box or cello with ribbons, or I won't take it. My husband thinks I am crazy haha And I love my kitchen aid, too -- I really love baking gormet goodies (darn sweet tooth!). I really want to investigate Chanel skincare more! My husband will love that one -- like the makeup isn't enough

Thanks for sharing your experience with Retin A and peels!!

You too?? We ARE all soulmates!!

Sadly I don't bake, not because I won't like to, but because no one in my family does!!

I'm self taught in kitchen arts and never had the guts to try baking... Do you ladies have a great How to Bake book you can recommend for a total newbie???

Why don't you live near me??

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Originally Posted by stv578 Thanks! Yes, that would be my baby girl. I think it's a Caddy, it was taken when we were at Universal studios last fall! She loves pink and loves to pose! Figured my little man was up there for a while, and I'm not very focused today...

That picture it's the cutest thing!!

I used to be like that at her age!! May she grows happy, healthy, strong and to be your best friend!!

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Originally Posted by Shypo Good question! I was wondering that myself (and wondering where Michelle was and Hypathya before that) - hopefully she's doing something fun! Maybe she got that new job she went to interview for a few weeks ago?

Oh!!

From your lips to the ears of God!! Hope she gets that job!!

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Originally Posted by Shypo Yes - actually there are 3: Chintz: a pinky coral Rose Dentelle (sp?): a rosy pink Chalys: a true coral The glossimers are as follows: Petit Peche (sp?) - a warm pink Rose Dilemma - true pink Pink Teaser - blue-based clear pink Coral Love - a coral pink that would be pretty with Chintz All of the glossimers have shimmer - I'm not sure about the RCs -

I want them all!!

 

[coconut]

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I like the sounds of Chintz and Rose Dentelle. I am overwhelmed with all the glossimer choices (the new ones and the perm ones). I've never tried any glossimers before and am not sure what to go with!

 

[Miss QQ]

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Hi, Hypathya!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one on the Le Coton pads. I can't stand the fibers either, especially when they get wrapped around my eyelashes. The Toners also help remove pollutants from the skin. So, I use them after I garden & the like, and when we go to the big cities I swear that the toners are what is keeping when skin so clear.

I need to start my toner regime again, but first, I need to find some better cotton pads!

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Originally Posted by stv578 Thanks! Yes, that would be my baby girl. I think it's a Caddy, it was taken when we were at Universal studios last fall! She loves pink and loves to pose! Figured my little man was up there for a while, and I'm not very focused today...

Very cute pic!

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Originally Posted by Shypo Chanel Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss From what the lady at Saks said (shout out to Elegant ) they're a high shine gloss - I'm guessing the pigment of the RALs with a bit more shine maybe? I'm looking forward to seeing what colors they're going to launch!

I'm excited! I hope they have a good range of colours.

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Originally Posted by stv578 Nope, neither am I. I'm getting seriously addicted to glossimers though, so I may end up picking one up with the fall collection, either Petit Peche or Rose Dilemma. I'll be going by the counter tomorrow, so I'll see what they say about the fall collection in Canada.

An experienced MA, the nice one I met a month ago, told me that fall collection glossimers are usually perm. So we can get these later if we don't want them so much at the moment. But it's best to check with your MAs about these glossimers first.

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Meryl I adore glossimers- they discontinued my favourite (Sesame) but I'm sure I'll find newer shades. I kind of prefer the American colours, not our French ones. What about you?

Well, I've never tried American ones, but totally worship the ones I get!!

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ Hi, Hypathya! An experienced MA, the nice one I met a month ago, told me that fall collection glossimers are usually perm. So we can get these later if we don't want them so much at the moment. But it's best to check with your MAs about these glossimers first.

Hi darling!!

Oh!! Haven't I told you that?? Sorry.

Most items from the Fall and Spring collections make it to the perm line!! Except those labeled LE or creation exclusive.

Nail polishes rarely stay in the perm line, especially those hot shades we totally adore (kaleidoscope, jade, nouvelle vague,...). My guess is Jade Rose will.

From glossimers and lipsticks, usually one of each is LE. The quad usually stays in the perm line also the blush. This time we'll get three so I don't know

. Eye pencils are usually LE. Single eyeshadows don't have a rule, sometimes they stay, sometimes they doesn't.

Things have changed a bit since Peter Phillips runs things, so it won't hurt to ask your MA which things will make it to the perm line.

Sorry if I didn't share this with you earlier.

 

[Miss QQ]

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^^ Thanks for the details! I wish I bought Kaleidoscope!

From the fall 2010 collection, I want:
Enigma
Cassis
Pink Explosion
Paradoxal

The purple inimitable mascara is calling my name, but I've never worn coloured mascara, only black or brown. I don't think I need purple mascara though.

I will see and test the lipsticks, lip glosses and the single e/s before deciding. I'm also thinking if I should get Jade Rose, but I think I will like Mistral more, which I'm still considering getting.

Are the micro glitters in Jade Rose visible and pretty on the nails?

ETA: Temptalia said the three JCs are all LE, but not sure though, it's preliminary info.

And just to share, I'm wearing Petals & Peacocks from GMLOL lightly dabbed on my lips, and top with Courtisane. It looks beautiful on my skin tone.

 

[Honey&LemonGirl]

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Oh dear, those RC and Glossimer descriptions are amazinggg. I want Rose Dentelle, Chintz, Rose Dilemma, and Coral Love!! Must go swing by my local counter soon.

 

[Camnagem]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Yes - actually there are 3: Chintz: a pinky coral Rose Dentelle (sp?): a rosy pink Chalys: a true coral The glossimers are as follows: Petit Peche (sp?) - a warm pink Rose Dilemma - true pink Pink Teaser - blue-based clear pink Coral Love - a coral pink that would be pretty with Chintz All of the glossimers have shimmer - I'm not sure about the RCs -

Ooh! So I'm thinking Chintz and Rose Dentelle RC's, and Coral Love and Rose Dilemma glossimers! Somehow if they put rose in the name I want it, imagine that.

I'm actually thinking about getting my first (and second!) Nail Lacquers from Chanel with my fall stuff. I have to get Paradoxal (taupe + purple, it's Tauple!) and I've been really wanting Illusion D'Or for a while now, so I'll get that too. So excited!

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Originally Posted by Hypathya OMG!! You have to be kidding me!! I'm seriously obsessed about gift wrapping!! Once I even stamped my own paper!! Usually I do my own bags and boxes!! For Christmas I design a gift wrap for the year/season that I personalize for everyone!! LOVE gift wrapping!! Sadly I don't bake, not because I won't like to, but because no one in my family does!! I'm self taught in kitchen arts and never had the guts to try baking... Do you ladies have a great How to Bake book you can recommend for a total newbie???

Ok, this is just getting out of hand (in a good way of course)! I do wish we all lived nearby...getting together for crafting and coffee, chatting about make-up and shopping would just be too much fun. All of you bring so many smiles and laughs to me on a daily basis, even from a distance. I feel so lucky to have met you all here!

Baking wise, the only cookbook I use is an ancient Betty Crocker book that used to be my Grandmother's. It's HUGE...like an encyclopedia! I highly recommend anything by Betty Crocker, it's hard to go wrong there.

 

[elegant-one]

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Too bad they don't have the New Fall items

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Camnagem Ok, this is just getting out of hand (in a good way of course)! I do wish we all lived nearby...getting together for crafting and coffee, chatting about make-up and shopping would just be too much fun. All of you bring so many smiles and laughs to me on a daily basis, even from a distance. I feel so lucky to have met you all here!

Yes!

Chanel
Crafting
Coffee

I LOVE all 3!!!

I love to do the gift wrap thingy too

Especially with baby & wedding gifts! I have to make matching gift tags, ribbons & baubles for every package

 

[coconut]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya Oh!! Haven't I told you that?? Sorry. Most items from the Fall and Spring collections make it to the perm line!! Except those labeled LE or creation exclusive. Nail polishes rarely stay in the perm line, especially those hot shades we totally adore (kaleidoscope, jade, nouvelle vague,...). My guess is Jade Rose will. From glossimers and lipsticks, usually one of each is LE. The quad usually stays in the perm line also the blush. This time we'll get three so I don't know . Eye pencils are usually LE. Single eyeshadows don't have a rule, sometimes they stay, sometimes they doesn't. Things have changed a bit since Peter Phillips runs things, so it won't hurt to ask your MA which things will make it to the perm line. Sorry if I didn't share this with you earlier.

Oh, I definitely didn't know that! So a lot of Spring and Fall items are perm, but the Summer and Winter collections are mostly LE? If the quad will be perm, then I won't feel as much pressure to get it right away. I will definitely have to ask at the counter which things are LE and which are perm.

 

[Bonitinha]

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I know some of you have recommended Paillettes glossimer (a peachy pink nude, right?). I also saw a swatch on Temptalia for Coral Reef, which also looked like a gorgeous peachy pink (they still have it at Neimans, not sure where else). Which one of these is a must-have? I can't get enough of this color for summer -- I love layering them over nude lipsticks . . . which reminds me, why haven't I bought Mythic yet??

Hypathya -- I really got into baking when I was i college -- I started watching the Food Network a little bit. I have a bazillion books on baking. I love to collect them -- especially the ones filled with gorgeous photos

I haved ordered quite a few through Amazon. Some of my faves are: Baking From My Home to Yours (Dorie Greenspan), Williams Sonoma Dessert, Baked: New Fronteirs in Baking, The Sweet Melissa Baking Book, Sticky, Chewy, Messy, Gooey by Jill O'Connor, and Death by Chocolate Cookies. The recipes all range from beginner to more advanced -- but I'm sure you could find quite a few that you could start with. Williams Sonoma cookbooks usually have standard US measurements and metric units also. Happy Baking!!

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by Meryl I adore glossimers- they discontinued my favourite (Sesame) but I'm sure I'll find newer shades. I kind of prefer the American colours, not our French ones. What about you?

The only U.S. shade I have is Seashell, which happens to be one of my favourites, but can't really compare them because I haven't seen any others! I prefer the one's that have some coverage and are iridescent or shimmery as opposed to really sparkly. Do you have a lot of the American products?

My favourite JC also happens to be a U.S. colour, Rose Bronze. Got it a couple of weeks ago and I've used it every day since except for the one time I tried out Marine Life! I also find that Rose Bronze wears longer than the rest of my JC's

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ An experienced MA, the nice one I met a month ago, told me that fall collection glossimers are usually perm. So we can get these later if we don't want them so much at the moment. But it's best to check with your MAs about these glossimers first.

Thanks! Though most of the time, I don't have the will power to hold off!

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Originally Posted by Camnagem Ooh! So I'm thinking Chintz and Rose Dentelle RC's, and Coral Love and Rose Dilemma glossimers! Somehow if they put rose in the name I want it, imagine that.

I'm the same way. Love anything rose.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by stv578 Thanks! Though most of the time, I don't have the will power to hold off! I'm the same way. Love anything rose.

on both

I LOVE Roses - can't ever get enough of them.

All around my house I've planted an English Garden & add new color rose bushes every year. This year I've added 5 in various pink, pink/red & 1 gorgeous pale lavender rose bush

 

[stv578]

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Elegant, I bet your house looks lovely surrounded by beautiful roses. I am really looking forward to a rose garden in our new yard.

Sooo... I went to Chanel on my lunch and came back a whole lot poorer! I picked up the UC Line repair serum and almost fainted when I saw the price and also got the Ultra Correction eye restructuring anti-wrinkle firming eye cream. This stuff better work!!!

I also asked about the fall collection... Canadian girls, at the moment, we are being told mid to late August.

I think the SA at the counter now thinks that I am certifiably insane when I started to tell her about the fall collection. I've had her before, she's not all that into her job and looked at me like I was nuts when I told her about the info on various blogs and she then suggested that some of the info might be hearsay...

At any rate, after today's purchase, I now have enough points at the Bay to redeem a $40 gift card!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by stv578 Elegant, I bet your house looks lovely surrounded by beautiful roses. I am really looking forward to a rose garden in our new yard. Sooo... I went to Chanel on my lunch and came back a whole lot poorer! I picked up the UC Line repair serum and almost fainted when I saw the price and also got the Ultra Correction eye restructuring anti-wrinkle firming eye cream. This stuff better work!!!

Hey, I just put that UC line repair day serum in my cart this morning! It says it gives the skin an over all radiance as well. But, its the DAY serum - is that the one you got?

Chanel.com was not working this afternoon

You will love planting beautiful flowers around your new home. Maybe your little girl will enjoy planting with you too. She is just soooo adorable!
I love all my flowers & gardening so much, its a lot of work but therapy at the same time. You should see my ivory & white roses this year - some are trimmed in a rose pink

I have 4 different white/ivory rose bushes.

I can't wait to hear what you think of your new items.

What is up with the Chanel ladies

Mine told me the other day I should work for Chanel! Hubby said get that in writing