General Chanel Chat

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Ah, I really want it too! I keep looking at it every time in person - its so pretty & doesn't appear to be too orangey - just right peachy. How is the color on?

Have you seen Sabrina's pics of it on her? I know she's not your skintone tho.

The Beauty Look Book: Summer Brights On Tips & Toes: Chanel Orange Fizz + Rococo Trash

BTW I made the trek to my mall that carries Chanel today with my Orchid Rose and it swatched exactly the same as the ones in Nordies and Macys there. I think mine is about as good as it gets from what I can tell. I would still like a true mauve or soft violet-pink JC tho. Oh well, something to look forward to in the future, I guess!

 

[shontay07108]

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Finally got my hand on Chalys lipstick last night! It's so pigmented and beautiful. I am complete now.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Have you seen Sabrina's pics of it on her? I know she's not your skintone tho. The Beauty Look Book: Summer Brights On Tips & Toes: Chanel Orange Fizz + Rococo Trash BTW I made the trek to my mall that carries Chanel today with my Orchid Rose and it swatched exactly the same as the ones in Nordies and Macys there. I think mine is about as good as it gets from what I can tell. I would still like a true mauve or soft violet-pink JC tho. Oh well, something to look forward to in the future, I guess!

It looks brighter in those pics than irl. It seemed more pinky/peachy/orange. I also saw one from OPI that looked pretty but I was in a hurry & didn't get to look at the name.

I agree on OR - I wanted it to be more violet toned on. I still don't have a clue as to where the orangish tint is coming from.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 Finally got my hand on Chalys lipstick last night! It's so pigmented and beautiful. I am complete now.

Awesome! I'm glad you like it on. ahhh

 

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by PinkBasset I just got Orange Fizz nailpolish, it haunted me since last summer! But what is this Nordstrom anniversary collection I just learned about? I NEED that Inimitable mascara in Rouge Noir, I love that nailpolish and to have a mascara that colour? And that Quatuor Boutons quad!

It annoys me that this quad is $65 just because the shadows are shaped into buttons with C's on them!

 

[Trista]

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Oh how I love Chanel! My collection has been expanding over the past years. From the Fall collection I picked up the eyeshadow vert khaki (gorgeous gorgeous), the Coral love glossimer (I luuuuv glossimers) and the paradoxal nail polish (which I like but I'm just not in the mood to wear it yet).

I am seriously drawn to the Plum Attraction blush but I wonder if at NC 25/30 if it may be too dark for me. But the idea of it intrigues me.

So glad to hear from other Chanel lovers out there.

 

[shontay07108]

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Now I've convinced myself that I need PE again. I swatched it last night also and I can't stop thinking about it. I looked at it on Temptalia and compared it to the Angelika (by Nars, which I already have) which is also reviewed on that site and now I know I need it, too. Hopefully, it'll still be available next week.

 

[Ingenue]

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Originally Posted by Trista Oh how I love Chanel! My collection has been expanding over the past years. From the Fall collection I picked up the eyeshadow vert khaki (gorgeous gorgeous), the Coral love glossimer (I luuuuv glossimers) and the paradoxal nail polish (which I like but I'm just not in the mood to wear it yet). I am seriously drawn to the Plum Attraction blush but I wonder if at NC 25/30 if it may be too dark for me. But the idea of it intrigues me. So glad to hear from other Chanel lovers out there.

I just tried the Plum Attraction last night. It blends beautifully. I think that with a light touch it'll give you a FLUSH. It's not muddy at all.
I ended up with the In Love blush... which is shockingly illumiating on my NC45 skin. it looks GORGEOUS. I haven't had an apricot blush that actually looked APRICOT on me in years! I highly recommend it.

 

[elegant-one]

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Hey, can anyone help me with this? I got an iPad last night

but I cannot login to specktra on it. I'm using my username & what I thought was my original password. I never log out on here. Specktra is not sending my 'request password' to my registered email?

I know that they had issues with this before. I don't want to mess up my password or login here so that I don't get locked out & cannot log back in. What to do what to do.

I logged in on MAC & placed an order, so I know that it is not the iPad.

 

[Camnagem]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I logged in on MAC & placed an order, so I know that it is not the iPad.

I can't help with the iPad, but this made me giggle! That's probably the first thing I'd do on a new comp too.

Well, it's probably the next thing I'll do in a few minutes...I think I need more stuff from ITG.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Camnagem I can't help with the iPad, but this made me giggle! That's probably the first thing I'd do on a new comp too. Well, it's probably the next thing I'll do in a few minutes...I think I need more stuff from ITG.

I know - right. I had to be sure that the 'ordering' was working just fine

Oh, & my neiman-marcus works just fine too

So, it has to be something with specktra

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Ingenue I just tried the Plum Attraction last night. It blends beautifully. I think that with a light touch it'll give you a FLUSH. It's not muddy at all. I ended up with the In Love blush... which is shockingly illumiating on my NC45 skin. it looks GORGEOUS. I haven't had an apricot blush that actually looked APRICOT on me in years! I highly recommend it.

I bought In Love sight unseen because Hypathya recommended it & I love it on.

I was so tempted by Plum Attraction too. Its nice to hear how it looks on.

 

[PinkBasset]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Ah, I really want it too! I keep looking at it every time in person - its so pretty & doesn't appear to be too orangey - just right peachy. How is the color on?

It is pretty isn't it? Very nice summer colour, I dunno why I didn't buy it year ago. I haven't worn it yet, but I think it's a true peach leaning on the orange side (on the link Winthrop44 posted it looks more pink to me). It will look so pretty with Jazzed! Actually, they might be really close in colour!

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 It annoys me that this quad is $65 just because the shadows are shaped into buttons with C's on them!

Here the normal quads are that much anyways so it's not overpriced in my point of view. How much usually the quads are over there?

I have to go now to order some Chanel off of Nordstrom...

It never ends this craving does it?

 

[elegant-one]

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Nevermind - I finally got it to work

I LOVE my iPad

soooo cool!

 

[PinkBasset]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I bought In Love sight unseen because Hypathya recommended it & I love it on. I was so tempted by Plum Attraction too. Its nice to hear how it looks on.

Where is our lovely Eugenia? I would love to hear how she feels about the button quad!

 

[elegant-one]

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I think she is perusing the in the groove thread. She is so knowledgeable and such a lovely person!

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Nevermind - I finally got it to work I LOVE my iPad soooo cool!

My hubby really needs a new laptop. He is leaning toward the iPad. So it is living up to all of the hype?? It won't take much convincing for him to run out and get one!!
I am ordering a lipstick, glossimer, and nail polish for my friend's birthday. I want the cute black box with the white CHANEL logo on it. Of course, Chanel isn't doing the free shipping right now. I did see that Neiman's is doing free shipping, but they don't use "The Box". Do any other online retailers use the Chanel box? The $10 shipping charge from Chanel.com just bugs!

So many others do free shipping!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha My hubby really needs a new laptop. He is leaning toward the iPad. So it is living up to all of the hype?? It won't take much convincing for him to run out and get one!! I am ordering a lipstick, glossimer, and nail polish for my friend's birthday. I want the cute black box with the white CHANEL logo on it. Of course, Chanel isn't doing the free shipping right now. I did see that Neiman's is doing free shipping, but they don't use "The Box". Do any other online retailers use the Chanel box? The $10 shipping charge from Chanel.com just bugs! So many others do free shipping!

Yeah, Chanel hasn't been doing the free ship with any purchase lately - thats the only way I would buy. No, I think that chanel.com other than a store does the box. Gotta have that box - or bag for the present.
Neimans is currently sold out of Cassis fyi.

Yes - the iPad is awesome! I have an HP laptop, but I wanted something even more portable & lightweight. This fits the bill. The screen is fantastic & the use is incredibley intuitive. It's funny because dh wasn't all that sure about getting one but after searching & searching & no one had them - yesterday I told him to call because I felt like they had gotten a shipment -

yes they did & one left! in the 32g which is what we wanted - wifi only no 3g. So, guess who has been playing with it - yep!

He set it all up for me though. He downloaded the netflix app & the picture is absolutely amazing amazing.

Now I can take it to bed with me

 

[Hypathya]

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Hi lovelies!!

I've missed you lots and lots!!

Cheryl: I can't rave enough about your gorgeous looks!!

You look amazing!! Both eyeshadow combos suit you beautifully!! I'm totally loving your lips in the last one!!

Shontay: Loved your lip combo!!

Wish I had your complexion!!

Susanne: Thanks for subscribing here!!

This is getting merrier!!

Congrats to all of you who are already enjoying your Chanel fall goodies already!!

And congrats to us all as we have hit 100 pages!!

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady The Bay is def getting this collex till August 9th! I am so annoyed we're getting it so late why can't Canada get Chanel earlier? We're more "French" lol!

Hun, don't despair!!

Nobody but the US ladies get this first. Nobody has this already outside the US, not even the girls who live on the Rue Cambon at Paris!!

So hang in there!! We'll get this at mid August but it's going to be totally worthwhile and just in time for fall!!

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 It is the Euro formula (no mineral oil) but my Pink explosion does not have nearly the powdery look that Sabrina's does in her pics. I have no problem with mine, personally.

All I have is Euro versions JC. As you all know that and the glossimers are my favorite make up products from Chanel. I have never had a powdery one!! I've always thought the baking process prevents this. When you bake things (powders, ceramics) you alter the way they're packed and the molecular configuration, preventing loose particles.

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ Now I have this nagging feeling inside of me that I would love the US JC more. I have a problem with blushes staying on me. Usually they last about 6 hours on me only and I'll look pale by afternoon. But I do love the look and finish of these JC on me. I have Narcisse JC (Euro version, not sure if there is a US version) and it is very sheer on me. I have to layer it on with another blush.

It's sheer on me too but it definitely shows up... and I am NC 25-30!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Yep, its official - I am a Chanel addict now

Another one bites the dust!!

My work here it's done.

Welcome aboad!!

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Originally Posted by Trista Oh how I love Chanel! My collection has been expanding over the past years. From the Fall collection I picked up the eyeshadow vert khaki (gorgeous gorgeous), the Coral love glossimer (I luuuuv glossimers) and the paradoxal nail polish (which I like but I'm just not in the mood to wear it yet). I am seriously drawn to the Plum Attraction blush but I wonder if at NC 25/30 if it may be too dark for me. But the idea of it intrigues me. So glad to hear from other Chanel lovers out there.

Hi!!

Sorry hun, I have your skin tone but still one month and a bit more until I can get my hands on this.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I bought In Love sight unseen because Hypathya recommended it & I love it on.

Are you loving it dear??

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Originally Posted by PinkBasset Where is our lovely Eugenia? I would love to hear how she feels about the button quad!

Oh!! Your lovely comment made my day, as I'm feeling a bit down!!

I've been really busy and not a minute to log in here. I have not seen the new button quad

In fact, I've been soo busy I haven't been to a cosmetics counter in a whole month!!

I've not forgotten you and my promise to swatch Chanel foundations for you!!

I hope I can manage to go to the mall on friday afternoon.

Anyway, back to the button quad. I loved the texture and the color payoff on the dark one from last fall and the collector in me it's lemming for it, but not sure if I'll get it!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I think she is perusing the in the groove thread. She is so knowledgeable and such a lovely person!

This thread it's the first I visit everyday and the one I check the most, when I'm not here, I'm not logged in Specktra!!

As I said above, I've been really busy lately.

This is the first day since last week I have some quiet time... and the next two days will be really busy too I fear I won't be here either!!

Your kind and loving words towards me made my day too!! :blushes: Thanks dear!!

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Yeah, Chanel hasn't been doing the free ship with any purchase lately - thats the only way I would buy. No, I think that chanel.com other than a store does the box. Gotta have that box - or bag for the present. Neimans is currently sold out of Cassis fyi. Yes - the iPad is awesome! I have an HP laptop, but I wanted something even more portable & lightweight. This fits the bill. The screen is fantastic & the use is incredibley intuitive. It's funny because dh wasn't all that sure about getting one but after searching & searching & no one had them - yesterday I told him to call because I felt like they had gotten a shipment - yes they did & one left! in the 32g which is what we wanted - wifi only no 3g. So, guess who has been playing with it - yep! He set it all up for me though. He downloaded the netflix app & the picture is absolutely amazing amazing. Now I can take it to bed with me

I am obsessed with getting the box for the gift -- oh well, I guess I'll just have to splurge for the shipping. Her husband is flying me out to PA for a surprise party for her -- and he's treating us to a girls weekend at a hotel! So, the least I can do is pay for shipping

However, I think Chanel.com needs to get with the times and do free shipping

Ooooh, methinks I need that iPad. Or um, it's for my husband (ya right

.)
I need that Cassis liner! It is so hard to find the perfect shade of dark plum. As long as I'm paying the shipping, I might as well treat myself, too