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[SmokeSignal16]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Ahhh thats so sweet I keep forgetting to look at it darn it. I heard its pretty. Someone else was talking about it - smokesignal maybe? I may see if my crappy local mall has it to swatch

Yes indeed it was lil ol' me!

Hah that rhymed! But yeah I got the Rose powder it is pretty! Although I will say and warn it doesn't show up a lot and I'm pretty white (Nw15ish). It comes off as a light pinkish mauve on me, I mean you can build the color up, it just takes a lot to show up, but it's good for me because it's on my 'lazy blush days' list of colors to use where I can slap a little bit on and look alive.

EDIT: Here's the link to Ms Karla's swatch of it! http://karlasugar.net/2010/07/lancom...es-and-cheeks/

 

[purrtykitty]

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Originally Posted by TealAngel Do they send samples with a chanel.com order? Does anyone think that free ship code out now will work Tuesday?...even though Monday is supposedly the last day? So, the Khaki nail colors come out the 8th online? The day after SOHO nail colors!? I would be a nervous wreck trying to think the best strategy to buy a color from each collection! Do I wait one day until the khaki colors come out and buy both then?...by then Steel np may be sold out. If I wait one day, until the 8th, I would only have to pay shipping once (that's just assuming the free ship code doesn't apply). I would hate to pay shipping twice! When I ordered the two Jade polishes last year from a NYC Chanel boutique, it was $10 just to ship both together. Online I think shiping is $7.95 for orders up to $50.

You do get to choose free samples from online. I'm pulling the trigger on the Soho polishes immediately, because those suckers are going to sell out! Chanel does void their shipping codes almost immediately, but it can't hurt to try. They do offer free shipping on all orders over $150, so if there's stuff you're wanting to get, I'd lump it all in one order with the Steel polish. The Les Khakis sounds like it will be a larger release, and may be at some of the bigger department stores like Nordies or Neimans. Neimans almost always has free shipping going on, so you might get your Les Khakis from there.

 

[elegant-one]

Re: Chanel Discussion & Must Haves

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Originally Posted by TealAngel Do they send samples with a chanel.com order?

When you go thru the order process there is a box where you can check 2 out of 4 choices for free samples of your choice.
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Originally Posted by SmokeSignal16 Yes indeed it was lil ol' me! Hah that rhymed! But yeah I got the Rose powder it is pretty! Although I will say and warn it doesn't show up a lot and I'm pretty white (Nw15ish). It comes off as a light pinkish mauve on me, I mean you can build the color up, it just takes a lot to show up, but it's good for me because it's on my 'lazy blush days' list of colors to use where I can slap a little bit on and look alive. EDIT: Here's the link to Ms Karla's swatch of it! Lancome-Fall-2010-Eyes-and-Cheeks - The Next Best Thing To Going Shopping Yourself

haha I thought it was you. hmmm, its a pale powder...thats ok I can pile it on JK. I'm going to hunt it down this weekend. Thanks for the link

EDIT: just looked at karlas swatch - ok that really is super pale

 

[color_lover456]

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hey anyone know why genial RA is on the site again? it says "backordered, will ship within two weeks"...do i have a chance of getting it now?

 

[purrtykitty]

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Lancome is sold through Sephora, so you don't have to go on their site, ya know, if you're getting other stuff from Sephora. Side note: I really don't like Julia Roberts anymore. She comes off so snooty. I am rather intrigued by that mascara, though!

 

[Winthrop44]

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So is everyone skipping the quad or is anyone having second thoughts (like me)?

Does anyone have Allegoria np? I've read so many times about the application being bad but I wonder if maybe some people just got a bad batch.

 

[color_lover456]

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oh i'm definitely having second thoughts...i really like the looks of that quad...but it just seems so small. i just got my first joues contrastes last week and i was so disappointed at how small they are...will i need a microscope to use these quads?

 

[purrtykitty]

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I have Allegoria, and I do recall it being patchy, but pretty. It's one of those near creams that requires a little work to make it look nice. But, mine is from when it was originally released, so you're right, the formula might have changed.

 

[elegant-one]

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I can't make up my mind on the quad??? I love the dark color

 

[elegant-one]

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I have been SO into reds since I got Exces, Fatale & MAC Cyndi glosses that I just got done doing my nails in OPI 20 candles on my cake - so HOT on! It looks like Chanels Dragon gloss But after doing the I realize again how hard red is to put on & take off

I also got OPI From A to Zurich a deep red

hard typing

 

[SmokeSignal16]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one When you go thru the order process there is a box where you can check 2 out of 4 choices for free samples of your choice. haha I thought it was you. hmmm, its a pale powder...thats ok I can pile it on JK. I'm going to hunt it down this weekend. Thanks for the link EDIT: just looked at karlas swatch - ok that really is super pale

Yeah it's pretty light, but on cheek it doesn't come out too bad lol

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty Lancome is sold through Sephora, so you don't have to go on their site, ya know, if you're getting other stuff from Sephora. Side note: I really don't like Julia Roberts anymore. She comes off so snooty. I am rather intrigued by that mascara, though!

I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this way! Oh and the mascara is actually pretty awesome, it gives me some nicely defined lashes!

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 So is everyone skipping the quad or is anyone having second thoughts (like me)? Does anyone have Allegoria np? I've read so many times about the application being bad but I wonder if maybe some people just got a bad batch.

Yeah still debatin' on that quad!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by SmokeSignal16 Yeah it's pretty light, but on cheek it doesn't come out too bad lol I'm glad I'm not the only one who thinks this way!

Ok, I'll still check it out

I feel the same about ms roberts

 

[purrtykitty]

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The swatches on Chanel sorta look pretty, but that's a lot of dough to drop for sorta. I don't think the quad will sell out as quickly, so I might wait until actual swatches roll in, then decide.

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by elegant-one EDIT: just looked at karlas swatch - ok that really is super pale

Agreed. Too pale for my skintone.

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I can't make up my mind on the quad??? I love the dark color

Well based on past decisions when you're on the fence, can I guess how this may turn out?!

 

[Sass]

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I really have a reason to stop in Soho. Hubby will be so happy about this! Ha! I have to go to space.nk anyway so why not stop by Chanel to see the new collection. I hope to take pictures of my experience. The products look great. I hope they work on my skin tone. I will be very sucky if it doesn't.

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha Eugenia -- my condolences to your friend for his loss. Such a hard time. Glad to see you back on the board. I am finding the only time I have to get on is early morning before my girls wake up!!

Thanks, dearest!!

I'm glad to be able to be here, this place it's just

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Originally Posted by stv578 Eugenia, the house is done! But we don't move in for another month! It is ahead of schedule, and while we did push up the date, we decided to at least to get a few more pay cheques in before we close. I love looking at houses too, all the different interiors/exteriors, decor, etc... Hope everyone enjoys their Thursday! I woke up today totally thinking it is Friday, bleh!

This is sooo exciting!!

I'm really happy for you!!

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Originally Posted by color_lover456 hi guys! i finally decided to say hi after creeping on this forum for a while... oh ps. i am wondering what people's past experiences have been with chanel highlighters...i have my eye set on the soho one but i don't see many people getting excited about that, anyone care to share their past experience or even (gasp) gotten a chance to play around with the soho one already?

Hi!! It's so good you started posting here!!

Chanel higlighters are the ultimate luxury!! As elegant said, they are luxury, silky really finely milled. They give awesome glow but in my experience they are not good for photografy. They reflect too much light!

I don't feel the Soho one, it's a highlighter really but a blush. As far as I know, nobody has already played with it, as it's to be released next week.

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Originally Posted by Shadowy Lady ughhhh, I'm having the worst couple of weeks, besides being still sick (and having to go to ER yet again), my work is super stressful, I'm dealing with major family drama and insomnia as a result. I just wanna hide under a rock until the storm passes Hope you guys are all having a better time than me...

Oh Sadeeh, I'm really sorry to read this.

Remember we can't change things, but we can change the way we deal with them.

I hope everything is solved in no time.

Enjoy your makeover!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one We all know who Karins sleeping with tonight... ...her computer

 

[shimmergrass]

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if i were to buy one lipgloss/lipstick from chanel which one would u guys recommend? i am nc40 / mufe hd 153 for color reference. i want something which is natural looking, doesnt make me dead but not too much color either.

thanks!

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ I'm sorry to hear about your friend's dad. Adds Cosmic Violine to my list. I hope it is still available. How does the jar of Solution Desesstresante look like? How many mls for $30? I want to check it out the next time I'm at the counter because it sounds amazing.

Thank you, hun!!!

The package it's just like the ones from Activateurs or Lotions, but opaque. It contains 100 ml or 3.4 Fl Oz. I think it's a good amount of product for your buck, especially when a little goes a long way.

Give it a try!! It's awesome with pimples from stress.

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Originally Posted by Sass I really have a reason to stop in Soho. Hubby will be so happy about this! Ha! I have to go to space.nk anyway so why not stop by Chanel to see the new collection. I hope to take pictures of my experience. The products look great. I hope they work on my skin tone. I will be very sucky if it doesn't.

THis is soo exciting!! Be sure to come back and share with us EVERYTHING!!

 

[color_lover456]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya Hi!! It's so good you started posting here!! Chanel higlighters are the ultimate luxury!! As elegant said, they are luxury, silky really finely milled. They give awesome glow but in my experience they are not good for photografy. They reflect too much light! I don't feel the Soho one, it's a highlighter really but a blush. As far as I know, nobody has already played with it, as it's to be released next week.

thanks for your kind words...you ladies have really made me feel welcome! i had to wipe drool from my chin after reading your description of the highlighters...so yummy!

just curious as to what chanel pieces everyone is into lately...i have been using my candy glow aqualumiere a lot...it's a light gloss that is great for the summer, but because it's so light it doesn't stay on that long...maybe about 2 hrs for me, but it sure feels nicer than a heavy mac one in the summertime...oh i have been using my bronze universal every day for the past year and i have barely put a dent in it...do these things last forever?

i also just got the exces rouge allure extrait and i am soooo excited to break it out once fall comes...but for some reason i feel like i have to lose weight in the face first before i use it...putting on such a bold color on that section of my face makes me really self-conscious, esp when the girl in the promo image has such a nicely sculpted face!

 

[bis]

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Originally Posted by PinkBasset I think the dark purple there is divine, the other three colours are nice, but nothing to be too excited for. It's nice to have but not a must-have. We still don't have the new glosses. Good, because I need a tiny break. A week should do it?

Hmm, from what you told me it did not move Murano from the next-quad-in-line top spot. Thanks

And a week should do it

I saw on the Chanel USA page, that the Extrait de Gloss are there marked as LE?!