General Chanel Chat

[purrtykitty]

Lol, I'm obsessively stalking the Chanel site for both the Les Khaki polishes and the Soho quad, now!

ETA: My Star Glossimer arrived! It is suuuuuper sparkly. The color is pretty much exactly like Futile, but it is more sparkly than that. Plus, Star has silver sparkles whereas Futile has gold/champagne ones. I'll post swatches tomorrow (hopefully the sun will return, then).

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty Oh my, I could not imagine what it would be like to travel on 9/11 or have a loved one be traveling. I just say lots of prayers whenever a family member or friend is traveling. I really hope they restock! I keep getting e-mails from Chanel inviting me to attend the Soho Boutique re-opening. Oh yeah, Chanel, just lemme grab the flight out there!

We had to fly back from Florida last year on 9/11. DH didn't bother to mention that to me till everything was booked! His way of looking at it is that security might actually be more stringent on that day, but who knows?

Yes, darling. Just get on the private jet, I'm sure we'll have enough time for some champagne on the way...!

 

[Winthrop44]

The pink beige Rouge coco is really pretty, I'd say light to mid-tone, definitely not the ugly brown it looks like on the site. Will post pics later or first thing tomorrow. Glad all turned out well for your son elegant. I have fear of flying myself.

ETA: Do you like the quad elegant? I'm not sure the 2 light shades show up on me, lol...will have to play with it more tomorrow.

 

[SmokeSignal16]

Woot got my stuff!

Everything looks so pretty! I'll try and get swatches up later tonight

 

[purrtykitty]

Wow, stuff is really selling out from the Soho Collection! The quad, the glossimer, and the RAL are all listed as back ordered. The Rouge Coco is out of stock.

 

[Winthrop44]

Here are some pics of the Rouge Coco, Stunning. It looks much darker in the tube than on the lips (or arm!):

 

[User38]

If I had a dollar for every messed up login (I have to reinvent a pw each time I check my account) and a dollar for every email/call/messed up order -- I would get the whole collection for free!

this whole situation is seriously aggravating, especially since they have already taken the money out of my account and I have no clue as to what is going on.. this sux

 

[Shypo]

First, Elegant, you are definitely a great mom! As you say, we worry about them their whole lives......

My first order is supposed to arrive tomorrow with the quad and the lippees....I guess the next 2 orders will arrive on Monday with my 4 polishes and 2 face powders.

Pics look great!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!

And the can of whupass was a total waste of time.....they're so pleasant, and yet so clueless...'we'll send those comments up' - notice they always have to send stuff 'up'. What is 'up' with that???? Grrrrrrr.......

 

[missanne]

Congrats to everyone on your Soho items. Enjoy! I'm sooooo jealous.

 

[anita22]

Just found some swatches here of the Soho collection Stupendous quad... Looks very pretty though I'm not sure I could justify it as I already have Mystic Eyes.
Soho de Chanel Collection by CHANEL - Swatches? - ? ???????????? ?????? - MitsukiA - Yahoo! BLOG

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 The pink beige Rouge coco is really pretty, I'd say light to mid-tone, definitely not the ugly brown it looks like on the site. Will post pics later or first thing tomorrow. Glad all turned out well for your son elegant. I have fear of flying myself. ETA: Do you like the quad elegant? I'm not sure the 2 light shades show up on me, lol...will have to play with it more tomorrow.

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Here are some pics of the Rouge Coco, Stunning. It looks much darker in the tube than on the lips (or arm!):

^Wow that looks really pretty. I wonder if its the same color as my lips

Thanks my dear.

Yes, I do like the quad. While its not overly unique, there is something about the quad together that I'm liking.

Yes, the 2 lighter shades are light but they do show up on me. I love the nude champagne pink (upper left) color on the browbone as it doesn't look so 'hey my brow is highlighted) its beautiful & has fine gold shimmer. They aren't super pigmented. I would say medium coverage, but then that changes with lids, & layering.

The top right shade is like a stone/cement/light taupe - very different looking, but the silvery shade looks lovely over it.

Bottom left color is a darkened brown with slight plum tones to it & a lil gold/coppery shimmer.

Bottom right - silver, but the prettiest silver ever. A very feminine wearable silver. Looks good on its own or over the stone color & then I lined my top line with MAC's new grey liner.

I LOVE the 'white vanilla' highlight shade in the face palette - when I pat it on the upper cheekbone I love how this specific highlight looks

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by anita22 Just found some swatches here of the Soho collection Stupendous quad... Looks very pretty though I'm not sure I could justify it as I already have Mystic Eyes. Soho de Chanel Collection by CHANEL - Swatches? - ? ???????????? ?????? - MitsukiA - Yahoo! BLOG

^Her shots of the quad are perfect! I wonder how she gets them that good! Its exactly how it looks - even the swatches.

 

[Winthrop44]

Thanks for the tips - not sure I would have thought to try the silver over the stone!

 

[Almus]

I have just been out for a bit and there are plenty of new information! Those pics are amazing elegant. And btw, it is sooo nice the feeling of having a mom that cares so much about you! I do think so much that I really have to take care of myself, not so much for me, but for my mom.

Everything you are showing us look Stupendous! Hehe, hope you all enjoy your goodies a lot

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Here are some pics of the Rouge Coco, Stunning. It looks much darker in the tube than on the lips (or arm!):

It looks like a gorgeous color! If it would have shown up on the site like how it did in your picture, I totally would have bought it!!

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by Shypo Hi girls - I'm just kinda lurking but I wanted to say thank you to all of you for your kind words and wonderful support - I truly appreciate it. I'll try to contribute more as the days go by - I am trying to keep up . Thank you again -

We love you Cheryl.

And I must say, I somehow love Herc.

I know he's fine, thankful and sending lots of love your way!

How's your other puppy doing??

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ I feel stressed just reading about you ladies trying to order online. Isa, so sorry your orders were cancelled!

Same here!!

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Originally Posted by Camnagem Me either. Blah, I guess it wasn't meant to be for me. Instead of purchasing it for some crazy price like I would normally do, I think I'll purchase a different Chanel quad I've been wanting instead. Now the question is...which one!?! AHHHH...omg, I was just attacked by a mosquito. How did he get in?!? What the hell! Ugh, lol.

the mosquito ...

Need any help deciding which quad to get??

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha I just opened my order from Chanel (of course, I placed it before the Soho collection was out, whatevs). The new gift packaging is a little black drawstring bag instead of the black box. It's cute, but not as chic as the black box. If any of the rest of you got the gift packaging you'll have to let me know if it is the box or bag. And, my first Chanel quad . . . I finally ordered the Enigma quad and can't wait to play with it ASAP! Do you think it is bad to show up to my daughter's preschool with a full on smokey eye?? lol I went ahead and got the Waterlilly glossimer, too, since I've had my eye on it forever and it has been sold out everywhere else besides Chanel.com I can't wait to see all of your Soho swatches! But it might just make me regret not getting that quad. Luckily there are tons of Chanel products I can get to take my mind off of it!

Your first quad!!! I'm so excited for you my dear!! Enjoy it!!

The bag it's so cute

I have one like it from The Make Up Studio... It's really nice for traveling but I mostly use it for my cross stitching current projects!!

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Originally Posted by ctee80 i ordered on the 3rd and just rec'd my order today. here are some pics and swatches! Quad: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4152/...c6981e389a.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4103/...24384670f3.jpg Powder: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/...4fa445ab0b.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/...7e0857f399.jpg Swatches: http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4104/...a99321f1_z.jpg http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/...0b749f41_b.jpg

OMG!! Now I'm soo in love with the powder compact!!

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Originally Posted by Almus Where do I have to sig to get that?

Count me three!! I wan it too!!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I'm so glad you guys are here! I was such a nervous wreck yesterday being here kept me a little sane. Our son was invited to lecture at another college out of state (he's a prof) & I was tracking his plane (that had been delayed twice) & it just kept staying over the arrival airport & I was getting freaked out. My daughter in law told me that the turbulence was terrible & they couldn't land for a while because of high winds I probably shouldn't watch the plane tracker as I get so nervous. He has an automated text that notifies me when the plane lands cause he knows it makes me I am such a nervous worry mom Anyhow, being here is a stress reliever

Oh hun!!

I'm with you... whenever hubby, mom, dad and my sister take planes I get stressed... I make everybody text me "I've checked" "I've passed security" "I've boarded"... and so on!!

You're not nuts you just love your son.

I'm not a mom, but I understand and empathize with mine when she says: "when you get to spend X hours in labour, changing dipers, feeding, nurturing, watching sleep, giving medicines, healing diseases, supporting dreams,... you'll understand me"

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Its really hard to get a good pic of the shadows. More photos in swatch thread

Ok, I want it all!!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Bonitinha It looks like a gorgeous color! If it would have shown up on the site like how it did in your picture, I totally would have bought it!!

Yep, me too

I think it looks so pretty & now I'm regretting not getting it. Stupid fugly Chanel swatches

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya the mosquito ... OMG!! Now I'm soo in love with the powder compact!! Oh hun!! I'm with you... whenever hubby, mom, dad and my sister take planes I get stressed... I make everybody text me "I've checked" "I've passed security" "I've boarded"... and so on!! You're not nuts you just love your son. I'm not a mom, but I understand and empathize with mine when she says: "when you get to spend X hours in labour, changing dipers, feeding, nurturing, watching sleep, giving medicines, healing diseases, supporting dreams,... you'll understand me" Ok, I want it all!!

Oh yeah, I forgot to comment on the mosquito - totally funny

Thanks - I really appreciate the empathy & comfort.

I will be so relieved when he gets home Sunday. Your mother is wise

One time in college, I bought my son a toothbrush

& sent it to him in a 'loving care' package - only to get a call when he got it to tell me that he lost his toothbrush somewhere that day & couldn't believe that I had sent him one

No kidding

I used my 109 tonight on the rose side of the face powder to get more color - lower on the cheeks to hollows & then used the same 109 kind of heavily on that stone vanilla top shade & dabbed it high on my cheekbone up around in a C on the outer eye area

I swear for the first time I looked like I had sculpted cheekbones - plus the rose color is so pretty.

 

[shontay07108]

I just ordered Excessive lipstick, Pink Teaser gloss (to replace the one I've misplaced

) and Exotic lipstick. I ordered from Saks. Boy, that associate discount comes in handy!

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Here are some pics of the Rouge Coco, Stunning. It looks much darker in the tube than on the lips (or arm!):

Well there's that plummy pink lipstick I've been searching for! Darn it!

Hopefully it'll eventually come back or be added to the regular line.

Elegant, you have to stop posting about the highlight powder!

I kinda wanted it before, but it is the last thing I need to be getting right now, and you're making me want it a lot more!!!

Quick update on the house... I got a call today about the runner on our stairs, which we were told was the last thing they'd be installing! The carpet guy was in to take measurements, only to find out that there was an issue and they had to contact me. We decided not to bother with the runner for now, but the call meant that the house is done!!! Woo hoo!

Is Les Khaki up yet?!