General Chanel Chat

[Shypo]

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If any of you is on the fence about Taupe Grise, I wanted to show you what it looks like on me - I love this shadow. The lip is Surprise - it doesn't really come out purple on me - more of a very cool-toned pink. The other shadows are from the Crystal/Dusk duo - over UDPP. Blush is Orchid Rose.

I'm still pretty spazzy with the camera, hence the goofy head positions!

The first picture came out kinda blurry, but it's the best of the ones I took.

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 I posted in the Burberry thread but their lipstick is a no go with me because they are incredibly heavily scented and not in a good MAC way or even in a tolerable Chanel way, but in an old fashioned perfumey way.

well that's a complete

Companies should really consider not to do the smelly thing. There are a lot of people that have sensitivity issues to perfumey smells/tastes

 

[genduk26]

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Bonitinha, you look so pretty ... i like the lip combo on you.

 

[Bonitinha]

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Cheryl -- I am loving all of your pics! Although it is making me want to buy *everything*! I am such a sucker for neutrals on the eyes -- I think I would get so much use out of all of those! And the lippie looks lovely -- I have been loveing cool toned lilacy pinks along with my hot pink obessession!

Aww, thank you Winthrop, Pink Basset, Shadowy Lady and Genduk for your lovely comments! I am a little intimidated to post things on Specktra, but you are all so sweet and encouraging!

 

[purrtykitty]

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Cheryl and Bonitinha, you both look gorgeous! Thank you for posting.

 

[Shypo]

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Michelle, I agree that you should post more looks - your eyes are beautiful! You look very sultry -

and I'm glad you got Courtisane!! You really rock the bold lip!

Chanel outdid themselves with the Fall collection - I probably would have skipped one or two of the glossimers in favor of another of the blushes and Vert Khaki, but maybe they'll stick around long enough to keep them on the wishlist. I'm really glad the duos are perm - I might just have to skip them initially......the holiday collection will ruin me!

I can't wait for our international ladies to get theirs!!

 

[genduk26]

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Cheryl.... omg, i like your UPS smiley.

 

[Camnagem]

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha I thought I would post a pic of Comedia Rouge Allure lipstick with Courtisane glossimer on top: And the Chanel packaging when you order off of the Chanel website: The best package to receive in the mail!!

OMG, thank you for sharing this pic. You're gorgeous! Love this look on you! The Chanel box is awesome, but totally different than the one I get! I'll have to take a pic for show and tell.

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 I posted in the Burberry thread but their lipstick is a no go with me because they are incredibly heavily scented and not in a good MAC way or even in a tolerable Chanel way, but in an old fashioned perfumey way.

Oh no. What a bummer! I really can't stand heavily scented make-up. MAC's vanilla is pleasing to me, but most other scents have to be "aired out" before I can wear them. Well I guess it's a good thing in the long run...one less expensive addiction.

 

[elegant-one]

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You know what I would like from Chanel - a classy logo T-Shirt! They should do that with, I don't know - a Kit/gift with purchase. They did the headband which I ended up with 3 of those. I Put one of those in my daughter in laws stocking at Christmas.

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one You know would I would like from Chanel - a classy logo T-Shirt! They should do that with, I don't know - a Kit/gift with purchase. They did the headband which I ended up with 3 of those. I Put one of those in my daughter in laws stocking at Christmas.

I agree Elegant -- A cute logo T with the interlocking C's would be adorable!!


Thanks Cheryl, Meg and Karin for your sweet comments!

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by genduk26 Cheryl.... omg, i like your UPS smiley.

All credit goes to MEG!!! She came up with it!!! My UPS man is here almost every day (quite embarrassing I must admit). Sometimes he makes snarky comments, but other times he's nice. He's just a grumpy dude. Plus, he smokes, apparently in the truck, and if I order clothing I usually have to air it out before I can wear it - ewwwwwww. The bouncing girl there, like Elegant said in one of the MAC posts, is definitely our reaction!!!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha I agree Elegant -- A cute logo T with the interlocking C's would be adorable!!

Yep!

 

[stv578]

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Michelle, you are so pretty and totally rock the bolder lippies!

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 I posted in the Burberry thread but their lipstick is a no go with me because they are incredibly heavily scented and not in a good MAC way or even in a tolerable Chanel way, but in an old fashioned perfumey way.

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Originally Posted by Shypo So, I guess Burberry is a big ol' bust!! That's ok, more $$ for Chanel and MAC!!!

I am sooo glad to hear this! I was really interested in checking out the line because of some pics I saw in a magazine, one of which included a dark khaki green shadow. But I'll pass & stick with the few items I want from Chanel's fall collection... is it out yet?!

I got to enjoy a perfect summer day today with my kids at our work picnic, that was a huge treat for me!

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by Shypo All credit goes to MEG!!! She came up with it!!! My UPS man is here almost every day (quite embarrassing I must admit). Sometimes he makes snarky comments, but other times he's nice. He's just a grumpy dude. Plus, he smokes, apparently in the truck, and if I order clothing I usually have to air it out before I can wear it - ewwwwwww.

That is so not cool!

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by Shypo All credit goes to MEG!!! She came up with it!!! My UPS man is here almost every day (quite embarrassing I must admit). Sometimes he makes snarky comments, but other times he's nice. He's just a grumpy dude. Plus, he smokes, apparently in the truck, and if I order clothing I usually have to air it out before I can wear it - ewwwwwww. The bouncing girl there, like Elegant said in one of the MAC posts, is definitely our reaction!!!

LOLz -- I didn't notice the ciggie hanging out of the lil ups guy. You ladies are so funny!!

 

[Shypo]

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^^ I didn't either!

I thought those were his arms!

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one You know what I would like from Chanel - a classy logo T-Shirt! They should do that with, I don't know - a Kit/gift with purchase. They did the headband which I ended up with 3 of those. I Put one of those in my daughter in laws stocking at Christmas.

That's a fab idea!! Maybe we should all send in notes to Chanel to request this - point out all the business we're driving in this forum, and have them make a special 'spektra ladies' interlocking 'C'-shirt..........I think I'll do that!

Nora, I'm glad you got to spend a nice summer day with your family! A nice way to start your weekend off for sure!!

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by stv578 I got to enjoy a perfect summer day today with my kids at our work picnic, that was a huge treat for me!

That does sound perfect!! I think we're going to take our little darlings to the park tomorrow for a picnic

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha That does sound perfect!! I think we're going to take our little darlings to the park tomorrow for a picnic

Hope the weather is perfect and you have a great time!

 

[User38]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Enjoy your time with your mom! It always helps to have Mom around, doesn't it? We'll hold the fort down here until you return. I'm glad to hear that you slept more last night - I hope each day gets easier to put one foot in front of the other. We hope to see you back on here soon - it's been great having you join us!

thank you Shypo... but I will be leaving tomorrow night

and my laptop is always in my luggage so I will be logging in and on.. mom is great and will take me out to buy mu..lol...but for her -- she is amazing and at her age (79) looks 20 years younger!

my boys (aged 2 and 8 -- a Pug and a Lab/Spitz mix) are so excited to be reunited again and are all packed for the road