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[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by HerGreyness Yikes! I am an intriguing person aka as The Mata Hari of Spectra You are so cute Elegant

You just have this wealth of information about so many things...& darn, we'll pull it out of you

I guess that I love learning anything new - I'm an information sponge.

I'm SOOOOOO glad that you are here

 

[User38]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one You just have this wealth of information about so many things...& darn, we'll pull it out of you I guess that I love learning anything new - I'm an information sponge. I'm SOOOOOO glad that you are here

Me loves

Elegant too and I am sooooo glad to be here that I turn pink at the thought

 

[Camnagem]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ I want to wear Venus and PE and Enigma like how you do it! I agree, it's fun to do dramatic lips sometimes. Glad that you have found a new way to express yourself - with dramatic lips! You can try Phoenix RAL too.

I have and LOVE Phoenix RAL!

I'm crazy about the RAL formula. To me it just screams luscious sexy lips. That stuff might be my favorite lip product ever!

I think it's so cool that so many of us seem to gravitate towards the same colors, overall looks and techniques and food (hello cheesecake and sweets!)...all made out of the same cloth it seems!

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Originally Posted by stv578 House hunting is so much fun, though it can be frustrating at times too! You may find a house you love but it needs a lot of work, or a home that's been maintained really well and the finishes are what you want, but the lay out isn't the most practical. We learned a lot from our first home, so we had a really solid idea of what we wanted. In the end, we decided on buying new again, but had to compromise and move a bit further out from the city. As long as you and DH are on the same page in terms of the fundamentals (size, layout, price point), it'll be a fun experience! DH and I suprisingly had a great strategy when it came time to choosing all of our finishes, if one of us didn't like something, it was immediately vetoed and we agreed on every last detail! Uh-oh, I'm so off topic!

We're SO excited to start house hunting! Where we lived in South Orange County So Cal buying a house was so totally not an option unless we somehow randomly found close to a million bucks lying around. In Colorado you get so much more for your money, we can't wait to check everything out. Luckily we have the same taste in almost everything, but I really like your veto idea...think we'll do that too!

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Originally Posted by Shypo Meg, I wish you the best in your house-hunting efforts - 6 months seems a long way off, but it will be here before you know it once the holidays start rolling around......

Thank you so much, it's really exciting for us! We're in no rush and plan on taking our time to find the perfect place for us and our future kidlets. Finding the house is the first step to many others and we're just overjoyed that we're finally ready financially and otherwise.

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty So, today has been a winning day. First, I'm able to fit into my new one-size-smaller-than-I-was-previously-wearing skinny-fit jeans, then I get a new hairdryer for free, and finally, I arrived home from purchasing said new hair dryer to find gorgeous flowers on the doorstep from Vince for our anniversary! Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket!!

What a great day!

Happy Anniversary to you both and CONGRATS on the new jean size (and free hair dryer!). I don't think the weight loss is small thing at all, it's hard work! Celebrate and enjoy your accomplishment!

 

[Shypo]

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Ladies - I just picked up Celadon Stylo Yeux waterproof eye liner.....it is SO beautiful! It's a greenish-black with gold shimmer......I had seen it online but was undecided. It is so much better in person!!

Now I want the Khaki/Clair duo to go with it

......

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Ladies - I just picked up Celadon Stylo Yeux waterproof eye liner.....it is SO beautiful! It's a greenish-black with gold shimmer......I had seen it online but was undecided. It is so much better in person!! Now I want the Khaki/Clair duo to go with it ......

oh yeah ^ I bet that would be pretty.

Did you get the new blush yet? Did you try out marine? I must swatch all of the liner colors when I can get back to see them in person.

just hanging tonight

Hope you are feeling better today.

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one oh yeah ^ I bet that would be pretty. Did you get the new blush yet? Did you try out marine? I must swatch all of the liner colors when I can get back to see them in person. just hanging tonight Hope you are feeling better today.

Hi Elegant!

I did get the new blush, along with my backup of Pink Satin

- I haven't tried it yet, but it's pretty in the pan - definitely coral.

I haven't yet received (or seen, even) Marine - I think it is due to arrive on Tuesday.....cannot wait to see that one!!

We're just headed out to dinner, and then I'll be hanging tonight too~ we can hang together!!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Hi Elegant! then I'll be hanging tonight too~ we can hang together!!

 

[Shadowy Lady]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty So, today has been a winning day. First, I'm able to fit into my new one-size-smaller-than-I-was-previously-wearing skinny-fit jeans, then I get a new hairdryer for free, and finally, I arrived home from purchasing said new hair dryer to find gorgeous flowers on the doorstep from Vince for our anniversary! Maybe I should buy a lottery ticket!!

That's awesome about the weight loss. I need to take a page outta ur book. I've lost some weight but not enough and I'm annoyed at myself for that

I like sweets too much and didn't exercise at all this week.

and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Your hubby is so cute and you guys sound like the perfect couple. Our 3rd wedding anniversary is on Wednesday, I can't believe time passes so quickly

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by Shypo We're just headed out to dinner, and then I'll be hanging tonight too~ we can hang together!!

I'll be here too! Well, back on here once we get the kids down!

 

[Shypo]

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Well, I didn't get back as soon as I thought - I forgot that we were going to the movies - we went to see Iron Man 2 at the 'dollar' theater (it's not really a dollar, but it's the place the movies go before they're gone

). It was fun. The boys are all at camp, so for the next 2 weeks we're 'empty nesters'...

I ended up going back to Nordies tonight to get the Khaki/Clair duo, and (by mistake) got the Khaki single eye shadow

. So now I have to make another trip back to get the duo. My husband is going to think I've lost my mind.....well, ok, he knows I have.......

.

Hope you ladies have had a great evening - tomorrow we're off to explore parts of CT we've never been to (geez, lived here for 24 years, the state's not that big - you'd think we'd have seen more of it!

).

Happy upcoming Anniversary Shadowy Lady!!!

 

[Hypathya]

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Hi ladies!! Hope you're having a great weekend!! I'm looking forward to my mom's visit next week!!

She arrives this monday!!

Sadly, I don't think I'll have that much Specktra time, but who knows??

Karin:

Congratulations on your anniversary dear!!

What a lucky, pre-anniversary day you had!!

And congrats on that weight loss, dear!!

It's a huge accomplishment!!

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ You're welcome! So glad to see you here again! The fall collection is pure . I want all four glosses but I have to limit my expenditure and save for the new extrait de gloss. Rose Dentelle looks beautiful too, and I haven't bought Misty duo and Pink Explosion. Hope you feel better. You are always so positive and energetic, you'll be fine! I have been feeling quite depressed, especially last week, but luckily I'm better now. Still feeling confused, and according to astrology, there are cosmic storms this early August. I'm not supposed to be affected much, as an Aquarius, so maybe it's just my personal struggles. Fortunately, makeup is a good distraction. I brought Pink Teaser out today and wore it for the first time. It reminds me of a darker rose of Courtisane, or a less orange Venus. Can't wait to wear Rose Dilemma for the first time too!

Fingers crossed, Fall collection will be here this month!! I'm sooo ready for it!!

I feel a bit better now, got some serious sleep time.

PMS always makes me feel waaaay too tired, I get no energy to do anything.

So sorry to hear you've been depressed a bit lately. Hang in there!!

I've not always been that "positive"... That's a war wound!! I've struggled with depression most of my life and agoraphobia some years ago... I hope it's all behind me now, but I know it's a daily fight. Happiness it's built every second of your life, it's not a goal but an attitude. You'll be fine dear!!

I'm a Pisces, btw!! And waaaaaay too sensitive to anything!! So I'll better watch out.

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Originally Posted by Camnagem Glad to see you back (even for a moment)! I love it when you're around here...it's like a burst of fresh, sweet smelling air! Hope you're doing well and finding some "you" time even in the busy days.

Thanks for such loving words!!

I enjoy your posts so much!!

You make me laugh so often!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Yep, I am so sold on them. I think the older one that I had a few years ago was called aqua something I didn't like it. These are perfect...so I will need to collect more colors

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Originally Posted by PinkBasset Guess who has a brand new Inimitable mascara in Rouge Noir?

Enjoy it dear!!

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha I told DH that he should get me a bouquet of glossimers one day LOL

That's a fantastic idea, hun!!!

Why I never thought of that??

I have such a sweet tooth!! Cotton candy it's my true weakness!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one .......forwarding this idea straight off to hubby......

I did that too!!

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Originally Posted by Shypo Ladies - I just picked up Celadon Stylo Yeux waterproof eye liner.....it is SO beautiful! It's a greenish-black with gold shimmer......I had seen it online but was undecided. It is so much better in person!! Now I want the Khaki/Clair duo to go with it ......

Now I must get Celadon!!!

After reading your post, I noticed Marine and Celadon are the only two colors from the regular line, I don't own!!

I hope I can get them with the Holiday collection.

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady That's awesome about the weight loss. I need to take a page outta ur book. I've lost some weight but not enough and I'm annoyed at myself for that I like sweets too much and didn't exercise at all this week. and HAPPY ANNIVERSARY! Your hubby is so cute and you guys sound like the perfect couple. Our 3rd wedding anniversary is on Wednesday, I can't believe time passes so quickly

Don't bee to hard on you, dear!! You'll get there, I think the success with weight loss it's to be gentle with yourself.

And congratulations on your anniversay too!!

 

[Miss QQ]

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Eugenia, great that your mom is here next week! Have fun! Thanks for your encouragement too!

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Originally Posted by Shypo I ended up going back to Nordies tonight to get the Khaki/Clair duo, and (by mistake) got the Khaki single eye shadow . So now I have to make another trip back to get the duo. My husband is going to think I've lost my mind.....well, ok, he knows I have....... .

Tell/show us what look you do with the duo when you get it!

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Originally Posted by Camnagem I have and LOVE Phoenix RAL! I'm crazy about the RAL formula. To me it just screams luscious sexy lips. That stuff might be my favorite lip product ever!

I love the formula too! Great on their own or over lipstick. I only have two, Ming and Phoenix and will definitely repurchase them when they finish! I hope they come out with more shades.

 

[Shypo]

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Eugenia, I'm SO glad your mother gets to come for a visit!! I know you'll have a wonderful time!

 

[Almus]

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Good morning everyone,

Yesterday morning I went shopping for some groceries and ended up at the Chanel corner (dunno how that happened ...

). Saddly the fall collection wasn't even on the store yet so the girl at the counter said we will have to wait at least this next week. I did have the chance to take a look at the eyeshadow duos very quickly. Is the Khaki one the same as the vert khaki single eyeshadow in the fall collection?

I hope you all have a great sunday

 

[Miss QQ]

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^^ Hello! Hope you get the fall collection next week. The Khaki duo is a true khaki while Vert Khaki is more brown.

Today I wear Jade Rose for the first time, and this is the only nude nail polish I have because I'm not a nude nail colour fan. What a pretty healthy nude, with a rose undertones.

 

[Bonitinha]

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Eugenia ~
Have a fabulous visit with your mom!! How fun. I hope you two are able to do lots of "girl stuff" together!

And I hope you get a glossimer bouquet soon, too!

LOL
I'm glad I'm not the only one with a sweet tooth on here. I need to knock it off!! But I like a lil chocolate now and then

Have a wonderful week!

 

[Almus]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ ^^ Hello! Hope you get the fall collection next week. The Khaki duo is a true khaki while Vert Khaki is more brown.

Thanks! Then I am waiting for checking the single eyeshadow together with the one in the duo before making my final decision.

 

[Miss QQ]

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Swatching in person is always the best, if not you can check out Karla's swatches, which are how they look like on me too!

She describes Khaki duo: a very muted mossy green
Chanel Eyeshadow Duos - The Next Best Thing To Going Shopping Yourself

and vert khaki as a shimmery browned dirty olive.

khaki duo has no shimmers.
Chanel Fall - The Next Best Thing To Going Shopping Yourself

 

[purrtykitty]

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Oh, have a fun visit with your mother, Eugenia! I'm a pisces, too!

Saadeh, as for my weight loss, it's really been part eating well and part exercise. I give myself a cheat day every 10 days or so, but I make sure that I exercise that day, too! I've also been eating nearly the same thing for breakfast and lunch everyday. I read one of the secrets to staying slim is becoming a creature of habit, and that people tend to fail when they don't plan. So far it's worked for me, and while I thought I would get bored, I haven't. The built-in cheat days break in just when I'm getting bored, and then I go right back. It truly is everything in moderation.

I'm officially turning over my credit card to the hubster (it's really the easiest for me to quit spending

), so I treated myself to a couple of Chanel items (to take advantage of the free shipping). I got Vert Khaki, another Paradoxal, and I'm debating over a couple of other items.

Only I would do a "congratulations, you're quitting spending so much money" shopping spree.

 

[Almus]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ Swatching in person is always the best, if not you can check out Karla's swatches, which are how they look like on me too! She describes Khaki duo: a very muted mossy green Chanel Eyeshadow Duos - The Next Best Thing To Going Shopping Yourself and vert khaki as a shimmery browned dirty olive. khaki duo has no shimmers. Chanel Fall - The Next Best Thing To Going Shopping Yourself

Ty! Karla's swatches are always a great help but I got to be very careful with greens. Even when my skin tone it's on the pink side, certain green eyeshadows make me look like if I was sick, like yellowish. Swatching in person is always the best, you are right, so I'll go asking to get them tried on my lids if possible

Regarding the definitions, I'd say vert khaki would be more suitable for me.

purrtykitty you are so right. Eating healthy and exercising is all about keeping those habits and getting used to them. I have noticed that myself in the last few months (I've been doing some exercise daily from monday to friday) and now, I feel weird and heavy if I skip the routine even for one day