elegant-one
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elegant-one
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you know, I was thinking about this last night - this is the weirdest thing, dh actually loves Chanel for me. He doesn't dislike the others, MAC etc. but for some reason he likes to buy Chanel for me, he likes standing at the Chanel counter with me
he got me the Chanel movie, the Chanel firefox theme. He knows its expensive, but for some reason he prefers it. Go figure.
It does make me laugh
and he is NOT a "metrosexual" kinda guy
I love that term - so its not that.
you know, I was thinking about this last night - this is the weirdest thing, dh actually loves Chanel for me. He doesn't dislike the others, MAC etc. but for some reason he likes to buy Chanel for me, he likes standing at the Chanel counter with me
he got me the Chanel movie, the Chanel firefox theme. He knows its expensive, but for some reason he prefers it. Go figure.
and he is NOT a "metrosexual" kinda guy
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That is so adorable.
My husband doesn't know Cover Girl from Sisley. I tend to do my damage on my own, and out of sight
- the less he knows, the better!!
Based on some reviews I checked out online, I just paid the absolutely astronomical shipping to get the Kaska Beige eyeshadow quad - I hope it lives up to the hype. Like I need another brand to obsess about.....I'm already deep into Dior too.....egad I have issues!!!
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you know, I was thinking about this last night - this is the weirdest thing, dh actually loves Chanel for me. He doesn't dislike the others, MAC etc. but for some reason he likes to buy Chanel for me, he likes standing at the Chanel counter with me
he got me the Chanel movie, the Chanel firefox theme. He knows its expensive, but for some reason he prefers it. Go figure.
and he is NOT a "metrosexual" kinda guy
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That is so adorable.
Based on some reviews I checked out online, I just paid the absolutely astronomical shipping to get the Kaska Beige eyeshadow quad - I hope it lives up to the hype. Like I need another brand to obsess about.....I'm already deep into Dior too.....egad I have issues!!!
elegant-one
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I'm there too
I ordered a new eye pencil from Smashbox tuesday that is supposed to be waterproof & I wanted to compare it to the gps. But, I got free shipping, under eye optics stuff, & a great little soft fushion compact with some great nudes to brown to peaches all free with it.
Last week I bought that Dior thin eyeliner brush which is really nice.
yeah, I love all of it.
I love the Kaska quad! I think almost everyone loves that one.
And, if Shontay responds - I'm getting that illuminating base.
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That is so adorable.
Based on some reviews I checked out online, I just paid the absolutely astronomical shipping to get the Kaska Beige eyeshadow quad - I hope it lives up to the hype. Like I need another brand to obsess about.....I'm already deep into Dior too.....egad I have issues!!!
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Last week I bought that Dior thin eyeliner brush which is really nice.
I love the Kaska quad! I think almost everyone loves that one.
And, if Shontay responds - I'm getting that illuminating base.
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That sounds like a great deal! I usually check QVC out to see what Smashbox has as you can't beat the 'packaged' deals they offer. I've curbed back on S/B though, as I found it gets the least amount of love of everything I have.
Apparently my Kaska quad is on backorder.....which means there's a chance I won't get it at all
but I'll keep my fingers crossed. I actually have quads I haven't yet used. Same with Dior.
I got the 'Blanc' primer today - the bottle is too heavy for me to take with me to Las Vegas next week, so I may just have to get the 'tube' of what Shontay uses
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SICK! SICK I TELL YOU!!!!
| Originally Posted by elegant-one
Last week I bought that Dior thin eyeliner brush which is really nice.
I love the Kaska quad! I think almost everyone loves that one. And, if Shontay responds - I'm getting that illuminating base. |
That sounds like a great deal! I usually check QVC out to see what Smashbox has as you can't beat the 'packaged' deals they offer. I've curbed back on S/B though, as I found it gets the least amount of love of everything I have.
Apparently my Kaska quad is on backorder.....which means there's a chance I won't get it at all
I got the 'Blanc' primer today - the bottle is too heavy for me to take with me to Las Vegas next week, so I may just have to get the 'tube' of what Shontay uses
SICK! SICK I TELL YOU!!!!
elegant-one
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It ALL good. Makeup is the perfect simple pick me up.
Did you try the Blanc on your face yet?
so did Shontay respond & I missed it? Its in a tube? I'm guessing it was the other illuminating base - there are only 2 right?
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I got the 'Blanc' primer today - the bottle is too heavy for me to take with me to Las Vegas next week, so I may just have to get the 'tube' of what Shontay uses
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Did you try the Blanc on your face yet?
so did Shontay respond & I missed it? Its in a tube? I'm guessing it was the other illuminating base - there are only 2 right?
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Yes, it is!! And I pick myself up quite a bit!
Haven't tried it on my face yet - waiting until tomorrow when the light is better (it's been overcast all day here today, and though I have a lot of light, it's not great light at the moment).
AFAIK - when I was at Nordie's they had 2 - one appeared to be in a plastic 'tube', but not a small tube - more like one that might have hand cream in it - sort of squared off at the top. I'm really wanting 'Shontay's' now - I may have to hit Macy's after supper tonight....can you say 'obsessed'?
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Did you try the Blanc on your face yet? so did Shontay respond & I missed it? Its in a tube? I'm guessing it was the other illuminating base - there are only 2 right? |
Yes, it is!! And I pick myself up quite a bit!
Haven't tried it on my face yet - waiting until tomorrow when the light is better (it's been overcast all day here today, and though I have a lot of light, it's not great light at the moment).
AFAIK - when I was at Nordie's they had 2 - one appeared to be in a plastic 'tube', but not a small tube - more like one that might have hand cream in it - sort of squared off at the top. I'm really wanting 'Shontay's' now - I may have to hit Macy's after supper tonight....can you say 'obsessed'?
shontay07108
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Lol Something told me to check in. I am using the Base Lumiere. The description for my primer is that it's oil free, reduces the appearance of fine lines and blemishes and extends the wear of makeup. It makes my face glows in all the right places. I just want to stare at my skin. Even my parents noticed.
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I was trying to figure out what you and Shontay are referring to - Elegant, is the one you have 'Blanc de Chanel'? Shontay, is yours the 'Base Lumiere'? I want to try one or the other of these based on your recommendations - I just want to get the right thing too......thanks!! |
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You're just too cute! Mine is the Blanc. So, I am guessing Shontay is referring to the gel lumiere. The Blanc is a whitish base & makes the skin so smooth porcelain & flawless looking - beautiful. I want to know what the difference is other than the porcelain affect. |
Lol Something told me to check in. I am using the Base Lumiere. The description for my primer is that it's oil free, reduces the appearance of fine lines and blemishes and extends the wear of makeup. It makes my face glows in all the right places. I just want to stare at my skin. Even my parents noticed.
elegant-one
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SOLD!
Thanks dear!
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Lol Something told me to check in. I am using the Base Lumiere. The description for my primer is that it's oil free, reduces the appearance of fine lines and blemishes and extends the wear of makeup. It makes my face glows in all the right places. I just want to stare at my skin. Even my parents noticed. |
SOLD!
Thanks dear!
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Wow! That's impressive.....I went and got that one
....couldn't resist! I'll try that tomorrow. It's interesting - the girl at the counter told me the Base Lumiere was for more moisture, and the Blanc one for oily skin....she must have had them reversed. I'll try both and see how I like them.
I also managed to miss the last Kaska Beige, so I'll hold out hope that Needless Markup will honor my order.
I also splurged on a Rouge Coco in Legende and an e/s quad in Murano, which apparently was from last summer and has the most gorgeous green/teal colors!
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Lol Something told me to check in. I am using the Base Lumiere. The description for my primer is that it's oil free, reduces the appearance of fine lines and blemishes and extends the wear of makeup. It makes my face glows in all the right places. I just want to stare at my skin. Even my parents noticed. |
Wow! That's impressive.....I went and got that one
I also managed to miss the last Kaska Beige, so I'll hold out hope that Needless Markup will honor my order.
I also splurged on a Rouge Coco in Legende and an e/s quad in Murano, which apparently was from last summer and has the most gorgeous green/teal colors!
elegant-one
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Ok, you're scaring me - I just this afternoon tried my sample of Legende & loved it on & thought I am so getting that
The sample card Chanel gave me had 4 sample colors to try. I loved all 4
imagine that
That's weird on the 2 bases - i am gonna inquire about them from Chanel.
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| Originally Posted by Shypo
Wow! That's impressive.....I went and got that one
I also managed to miss the last Kaska Beige, so I'll hold out hope that Needless Markup will honor my order. I also splurged on a Rouge Coco in Legende and an e/s quad in Murano, which apparently was from last summer and has the most gorgeous green/teal colors!
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Ok, you're scaring me - I just this afternoon tried my sample of Legende & loved it on & thought I am so getting that
The sample card Chanel gave me had 4 sample colors to try. I loved all 4
That's weird on the 2 bases - i am gonna inquire about them from Chanel.
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Hmmmm....maybe we're twin daughters from different mothers!
Very hard to imagine - NOT!!!
I wish I had gotten a sample - when I first scoped out the colors I was pretty meh......but there were a couple that I found interesting.......
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| Originally Posted by elegant-one
Ok, you're scaring me - I just this afternoon tried my sample of Legende & loved it on & thought I am so getting that
The sample card Chanel gave me had 4 sample colors to try. I loved all 4
That's weird on the 2 bases - i am gonna inquire about them from Chanel. |
Hmmmm....maybe we're twin daughters from different mothers!
Very hard to imagine - NOT!!!
I wish I had gotten a sample - when I first scoped out the colors I was pretty meh......but there were a couple that I found interesting.......
shontay07108
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I have very dry skin and sometimes my foundations (mufe hd and mufe face and body) can look caked up on certain areas if I don't exfoliate and even then, my skin can look dull. But since I've been using the primer, everything has changed. I think it does moisturize my skin without making it look oily (can't imagine anything could make my dry as a desert face look like that anyway). I see the pearl (?) in the product when I squeeze some of it in my hand.
Kaska Beige was something I was lemming, but they can be duped with Mac shades, so I had to let it go even though it was soooo tempting.
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Wow! That's impressive.....I went and got that one
I also managed to miss the last Kaska Beige, so I'll hold out hope that Needless Markup will honor my order. |
I have very dry skin and sometimes my foundations (mufe hd and mufe face and body) can look caked up on certain areas if I don't exfoliate and even then, my skin can look dull. But since I've been using the primer, everything has changed. I think it does moisturize my skin without making it look oily (can't imagine anything could make my dry as a desert face look like that anyway). I see the pearl (?) in the product when I squeeze some of it in my hand.
Kaska Beige was something I was lemming, but they can be duped with Mac shades, so I had to let it go even though it was soooo tempting.
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Murano is from last fall and I really like it. I can do a smokey green look or a sheer, shimmery green look, depending on how I use and combine the colours.
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I'm wearing Particuliere today!
I can't wait for Nouvelle Vague too.
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Me too, maybe when I swing by the counter later today.
Murano is from last fall and I really like it. I can do a smokey green look or a sheer, shimmery green look, depending on how I use and combine the colours.
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I just got my first two n/p from Chanel 307 Orange Fizz and 505 Particuliere. Yay! I definitely want the new one 527 Nouvelle Vague as well! |
I'm wearing Particuliere today!
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I've been eying Mica for a while too I might pick it today |
Me too, maybe when I swing by the counter later today.
purrtykitty
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That's where it all starts. I have soooo many Chanel polishes!
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I just got my first two n/p from Chanel 307 Orange Fizz and 505 Particuliere. Yay! I definitely want the new one 527 Nouvelle Vague as well! |
That's where it all starts. I have soooo many Chanel polishes!
Winthrop44
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ITA. I think you really have to try them on, unfortunately. Which ones were on the card elegant? Are you feeling better about the scent now? I have Mica in my cart now thanks to all of you!
I want Spark now too, but I have Chantecaille Glee which is a similar color (I think?) on its way to me, so I don't really feel like I can justify it. If you have not tried Chantecaille Brilliant glosses you need to! The texture is very different from both MAC and Chanel glosses, I'd describe it as plush or cushy. Unscented.
PSA: Enjoy complimentary standard shipping with any chanel.com purchase. Valid through 11:59 P.M. EST 5/2/10. And, at least when I was on there this morning, you could choose the Rouge Coco sample card as one of your complimentary samples.
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The sample card Chanel gave me had 4 sample colors to try. I loved all 4
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I wish I had gotten a sample - when I first scoped out the colors I was pretty meh......but there were a couple that I found interesting....... |
ITA. I think you really have to try them on, unfortunately. Which ones were on the card elegant? Are you feeling better about the scent now? I have Mica in my cart now thanks to all of you!
PSA: Enjoy complimentary standard shipping with any chanel.com purchase. Valid through 11:59 P.M. EST 5/2/10. And, at least when I was on there this morning, you could choose the Rouge Coco sample card as one of your complimentary samples.
Miss QQ
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I want Glee, because I like the musical TV drama a lot.
Unfortunately Chantecaille is not available here.
My counters do not have many of the popular US glossimers like Spark, Sundress, Imaginaire, Seashell.
I went the counter today and they are not sold here. I swatched Mica and it is like a more milky and softer Astral. My Astral is finishing so maybe I will pick up Mica when Astral is all used up. Astral is my first glossimer!
My counter has Pink Sugar l/l. It's a gorgeous shade of pink!
I am in love with Mademoiselle.
I have been using the lipstick for a few days in a row and I keep reaching for it day after day.
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Welcome to the chanel fan club.
I want Glee, because I like the musical TV drama a lot.
My counters do not have many of the popular US glossimers like Spark, Sundress, Imaginaire, Seashell.
My counter has Pink Sugar l/l. It's a gorgeous shade of pink!
I am in love with Mademoiselle.
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Yes, I am afraid.... 
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Welcome to the chanel fan club.
Winthrop44
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Miss QQ, can you order from Chanel.com, and do they have any of those shades? I tried checking out Chanel.com Asia and I did notice at least Imaginaire. Also strawberrynet.com might be worth checking out. When I selected Singapore on strawberrynet, I found Chanel Spark, Imaginaire, Wild Rose (and others) and Chantecaille Glee (and others). Chantecaille Flirt is a super pretty coral..see here:
http://karlasugar.net/wp-content/upl...Lipgloss-2.jpg
HTH! I'm not sure how much checking out Karla's site helped me as Glee does not look at all similar to Spark on her arm!
Miss QQ, can you order from Chanel.com, and do they have any of those shades? I tried checking out Chanel.com Asia and I did notice at least Imaginaire. Also strawberrynet.com might be worth checking out. When I selected Singapore on strawberrynet, I found Chanel Spark, Imaginaire, Wild Rose (and others) and Chantecaille Glee (and others). Chantecaille Flirt is a super pretty coral..see here:
http://karlasugar.net/wp-content/upl...Lipgloss-2.jpg
HTH! I'm not sure how much checking out Karla's site helped me as Glee does not look at all similar to Spark on her arm!
