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[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 Oh yes, Elegant and Sypho, I've been meaning to tell you something awesome. The Chanel primer that I use, I think is clearing my skin up. Granted, I only had a few blemishes anyway from Mac founadtion I tried 2 years ago, but they seem so much lighter, almost invisible. It wasn't until a few days ago that I realized I needed much less concealer. I think it's thanks to the primer along with the neutrogena scrub that I use religiously every morning. I cannot ever be without this primer. Also, Temptalia has pics from the fall collection. Everything looks great. Still don't have my first Chanel quad yet, but I'll work on that. I want another blush. I am so in love with Imprevu, still. I have to pry it out of my own hands and use my In Love blush.

I am SO glad Shontay's Primer is working wonders on your skin - I love it too and use it sparingly.......

....... I really have to try to find a Chanel regimen for my skin - perhaps I'll work on some different samples this week. So far the only thing I'm happy with is the UCL serum (which is fabulous!). I love the smell of the Hydramax + Active (a little like pear, isn't it?) but I just can't seem to make it work for me. I'm bound and determined, though!

 

[elegant-one]

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 Oh yes, Elegant and Sypho, I've been meaning to tell you something awesome. The Chanel primer that I use, I think is clearing my skin up. Granted, I only had a few blemishes anyway from Mac founadtion I tried 2 years ago, but they seem so much lighter, almost invisible. It wasn't until a few days ago that I realized I needed much less concealer. I think it's thanks to the primer along with the neutrogena scrub that I use religiously every morning. I cannot ever be without this primer. Also, Temptalia has pics from the fall collection. Everything looks great. Still don't have my first Chanel quad yet, but I'll work on that. I want another blush. I am so in love with Imprevu, still. I have to pry it out of my own hands and use my In Love blush.

Thats awesome! I didn't use it under my eyes - you can put it there? Oh, I didn't look at temptalias site

 

[shontay07108]

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Originally Posted by Shypo I am SO glad Shontay's Primer is working wonders on your skin

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Thats awesome! I didn't use it under my eyes - you can put it there? Oh, I didn't look at temptalias site

I put the primer under my eyes. I don't use concealer under the eye, but I apply foundation there.

To me, the sneak peaks Chanel releases don't do justice to the colors. They all sort of melt into each other and it's underwhelming for me, at least. It's not until I see them in person that I go

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[purrtykitty]

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I'm going to have to hightail it to the one Chanel counter and find out when they're getting the fall collection in for sure. This particular counter is located within a department store that has an interest-free charge card. Woot! I can pay off that collection over a few months!

 

[AudreyNicole]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty I'm going to have to hightail it to the one Chanel counter and find out when they're getting the fall collection in for sure. This particular counter is located within a department store that has an interest-free charge card. Woot! I can pay off that collection over a few months!

When I preordered earlier this week, the MA said that Fall starts shipping June 14th and should be on counter within a week after the ship date... not sure if that is accurate everywhere though.

 

[purrtykitty]

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Good to know for reference. Maybe Chanel will do free shipping again...I could use some more free mascara!

 

[stv578]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya Hope you're wrong!! My favorite pink RA it's Exquise.

I think I'm going to end up getting this one sooner than later! It was next on my list for lipstick!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one Mica is the best! Its so beautiful & yes, that would be an Audrey color. I LOVE it. It was one of the first shades I bought. I think Nora - stv578 just tracked that quad down - like insanely tracked it down. I think that was the one.

I did! I completely forgot to post about it on friday when i tried it out! I used the whitish shade (which I thought looked kinda chalky, but more on that in a minute!) then added the khaki gold shade from the Notoriety quad (from MAC) over it. I applied the darkest blue shade wet on the outer corner and blended it in with one of the other two blues towards the centre. Now I gotta tell you all that I'm not a big fan of blues on me, but that dark blue shade is stunning! And it stayed put all day without fading or melting downwards. I realized after that I should've just stuck with the white shade in the quad because it would've looked fine once I blended the other colours and would've made the blue pop even more. So... in a nut shell (as i write this novel), I'm super happy to have tracked one down.

Oh, and Mica is really pretty too. Audrey, it's perfect for you.

 

[SmokeSignal16]

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Originally Posted by purrtykitty I'm going to have to hightail it to the one Chanel counter and find out when they're getting the fall collection in for sure. This particular counter is located within a department store that has an interest-free charge card. Woot! I can pay off that collection over a few months!

Whoa interest free?! What dept store is this?! Gosh this thread does need a warning sign lol.

 

[purrtykitty]

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Lol, it's Von Maur, which is a regional middle/high-end department store. Comparable to Nordies, but smaller.

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Girls, I am getting scared. My wallet has gone into hiding. I was just looking over Chanel swatches and I feel myself getting weak. I have had just a tiny taste of Chanel with their nailpolishes, but SO many of the glossimers look like colors I'd LOVE, and a few of their quads too. I am so overwhelmed though... where do I even start? I am afraid it will be a slippery slope!

Another one bites the dust!!

...Joues Contraste Blushes are the best blushes in the whole universe!!

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Originally Posted by Shypo Oh, girl, it IS! You have to pace yourself!! We'll all have recs depending on what you're after - and you can get away with a few basics based on the MAC colors you already have. I'm a huge glossimer fan - I like them better than MAC l/g, but one is the price of 2 l/g! If I had to pick one to recommend, it would probably be Mica, given its versatility and pinkiness. Hypathya and Elegant are the gurus of this thread - but we all jump in as we're all pretty much addicted......

I'm not a guru... just heavily and deeply addicted!!!

I know glossimers are expensive... but there are not better glosses!! Besides, you do get more product (5.5 g) than you get with MAC (4.1 with l/g, 1.92 g with d/l and with 2.4 ml c/l).

Mica is absolutely gorgeous!!! And an excellent start point too!!

Audrey if you can get your hands on 108 Constellation glossimer you are not going to regret it... it's way much better than Mica!!

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Oh good, Mica was one that caught my eye. I preordered the fall nailpolish the other day, but didn't stick around long enough to play... I really should have, but maybe it's better that I didn't. LOL! Elegant, you know me and my taste so well. That is exactly why I am being drawn to the Glossimers especially. I saw a FOTD posted on another board using the Bleu Celestes Quad from the Spring 2008 line, and saw that it is available on the Chanel website... knowing nothing about Chanel, it may be permanent now. But anyway, I just loved the soft, elegant look, and now I want it. BAD.

If you like Bleu Celestes, get it before it's too late!! I guess it's going to be discontinued, not sure though.

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 Oh yes, Elegant and Sypho, I've been meaning to tell you something awesome. The Chanel primer that I use, I think is clearing my skin up. Granted, I only had a few blemishes anyway from Mac founadtion I tried 2 years ago, but they seem so much lighter, almost invisible. It wasn't until a few days ago that I realized I needed much less concealer. I think it's thanks to the primer along with the neutrogena scrub that I use religiously every morning. I cannot ever be without this primer. Also, Temptalia has pics from the fall collection. Everything looks great. Still don't have my first Chanel quad yet, but I'll work on that. I want another blush. I am so in love with Imprevu, still. I have to pry it out of my own hands and use my In Love blush.

So glad it's working that well on you!!

I love it, but I don't think it helped that much on my skin...

I'm already impatient to get the new blushes!!

 

[Hypathya]

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Originally Posted by stv578 I think I'm going to end up getting this one sooner than later! It was next on my list for lipstick! I did! I completely forgot to post about it on friday when i tried it out! I used the whitish shade (which I thought looked kinda chalky, but more on that in a minute!) then added the khaki gold shade from the Notoriety quad (from MAC) over it. I applied the darkest blue shade wet on the outer corner and blended it in with one of the other two blues towards the centre. Now I gotta tell you all that I'm not a big fan of blues on me, but that dark blue shade is stunning! And it stayed put all day without fading or melting downwards. I realized after that I should've just stuck with the white shade in the quad because it would've looked fine once I blended the other colours and would've made the blue pop even more. So... in a nut shell (as i write this novel), I'm super happy to have tracked one down. Oh, and Mica is really pretty too. Audrey, it's perfect for you.

You won't regret getting it, dear!! Exquise it's seriously pretty!!

Don't you have pics of your look??? Sounds gorgeous!!!

My favorite shades on that quad are the darkest blue and the greyish one... I love my quads!!

 

[Miss QQ]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya OMG!! I've just fainted... Those are super chic and elegant!! I WANT THEM!! I WANT THEM!! I WANT THEM!! I WANT THEM!! I WANT THEM!! ... Well with all that's coming... maybe just the LE one and one more!

I agree. I know I can't resist them for sure!

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Girls, I am getting scared. My wallet has gone into hiding. I was just looking over Chanel swatches and I feel myself getting weak. I have had just a tiny taste of Chanel with their nailpolishes, but SO many of the glossimers look like colors I'd LOVE, and a few of their quads too. I am so overwhelmed though... where do I even start? I am afraid it will be a slippery slope!

I agree with the other ladies, that you start by getting one or two and see how you like them. Glossimers are a great way to start, or lipsticks. Don't fear, each tube of glossimer lasts a very long time!

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Originally Posted by elegant-one I went swatching at Chanel today I wore In Love blush - that blush is so feminine beautiful on.

It is always fun to visit Chanel counter. I'm wearing In Love today too!

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Originally Posted by shontay07108 I am so in love with Imprevu, still. I have to pry it out of my own hands and use my In Love blush.

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Imprevu! In Love is gorgeous as well. Maybe you can find a way of using both blushes at the same time, like blending them!

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Originally Posted by Hypathya ...Joues Contraste Blushes are the best blushes in the whole universe!! I know glossimers are expensive... but there are not better glosses!! Besides, you do get more product (5.5 g) than you get with MAC (4.1 with l/g, 1.92 g with d/l and with 2.4 ml c/l). Mica is absolutely gorgeous!!! And an excellent start point too!! Audrey if you can get your hands on 108 Constellation glossimer you are not going to regret it... it's way much better than Mica!!

to all of that!

Oh, for those of you who have JCs and Nars blushes, which is better? I haven't try Nars before.

 

[Camnagem]

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Originally Posted by Miss QQ New glosses from Chanel? I read here that there will be new glosses in 9 shades, Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss. A blogger that Falls in love with Makeup: Chanel Fall '10: Rouge Allure Extrait de Gloss They look like a taller and slimmer RA Laque. I love glosses, so I'll definitely buy them! The sponge applicator looks different from the Laque, but I'm curious to know what exactly are the differences. There will also be new n/p, RA Laques and RA l/s!

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Originally Posted by Shypo Oh Shontay.............June Chanel collection........... And I gave my blog a much-needed makeover

June = Serious Chanel damage for me.

I really like the new layout on your blog, and enjoy reading it!

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Girls, I am getting scared. My wallet has gone into hiding. I was just looking over Chanel swatches and I feel myself getting weak. I have had just a tiny taste of Chanel with their nailpolishes, but SO many of the glossimers look like colors I'd LOVE, and a few of their quads too. I am so overwhelmed though... where do I even start? I am afraid it will be a slippery slope!

Audrey, I just jumped into the Chanel pool myself and it's been dangerous!

My only advice is start slowly, and prepare to fall in love with the quality/packaging/the whole experience.

 

[Camnagem]

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Oh, also...

Seashell glossimer is so beautiful (and perfectly named), I just love it. Sheer peachy-pinky sparkly glossy yummyness.

There's a swatch here from Karla Sugar's site:
Chanel Glossimer - The Next Best Thing To Going Shopping Yourself

How pretty do those all look in a row? Magnifique is...

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by Hypathya Audrey if you can get your hands on 108 Constellation glossimer you are not going to regret it... it's way much better than Mica!! If you like Bleu Celestes, get it before it's too late!! I guess it's going to be discontinued, not sure though.

I forgot about Constellation - YES! That one is a must-have!!

Adds Bleu Celestes to list.........

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Originally Posted by Camnagem ....... June = Serious Chanel damage for me. I really like the new layout on your blog, and enjoy reading it! Audrey, I just jumped into the Chanel pool myself and it's been dangerous! My only advice is start slowly, and prepare to fall in love with the quality/packaging/the whole experience.

Thank you, and yes, this is very good advice!!!

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Originally Posted by Camnagem Oh, also... Seashell glossimer is so beautiful (and perfectly named), I just love it. Sheer peachy-pinky sparkly glossy yummyness.

I have yet to try my Seashell - thanks for the reminder. It comes with me today!! I'll experiment with what to layer underneath it....hmmmmm....so many choices......

 

[Winthrop44]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Girls, I am getting scared. My wallet has gone into hiding. I was just looking over Chanel swatches and I feel myself getting weak. I have had just a tiny taste of Chanel with their nailpolishes, but SO many of the glossimers look like colors I'd LOVE, and a few of their quads too. I am so overwhelmed though... where do I even start? I am afraid it will be a slippery slope!

Audrey, I agree with everyone else about Mica glossimer being perfect for you to start out with. Haven't seen Constellation, but I'm sure those recommending it know what they're talking about so now I'm looking for that one myself too!

Anyway...I agree with elegant that buying Chanel (or Chantecaille) items is a treat. Because I look at it this way, I believe I actually end up spending less than I would if I was buying MAC. With MAC I feel like it's affordably priced so I can buy a bunch of stuff, and I actually end up spending ALOT. With Chanel I feel like I need to be much more selective. And Chanel does not come out with collections everytime you blink like MAC does either. If you are choosy with Chanel, and you cut back on some of your MAC spending, you will be fine!

 

[Shypo]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Audrey, I agree with everyone else about Mica glossimer being perfect for you to start out with. Haven't seen Constellation, but I'm sure those recommending it know what they're talking about so now I'm looking for that one myself too! Anyway...I agree with elegant that buying Chanel items is a treat. Because I look at it this way, I believe I actually end up spending less than I would if I was buying MAC. With MAC I feel like it's affordably priced so I can buy a bunch of stuff, and I actually end up spending ALOT. With Chanel I feel like I need to be much more selective. And Chanel does not come out with collections everytime you blink like MAC does either. If you are choosy with Chanel, and you cut back on some of your MAC spending, you will be fine!

VERY well said, Winthrop - I had not actually looked at it this way

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And if you can get over the initial *ga-ga* over the existing products and select those that are truly special, you can pace yourself with the rest without the frenzy of the MAC LE collections. And it isn't as if there are massive numbers of products to choose from - the lip products are a bit addicting and more plentiful, but the eyes/cheeks are somewhat limited in their color scope (by comparison to MAC).

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by Winthrop44 Audrey, I agree with everyone else about Mica glossimer being perfect for you to start out with. Haven't seen Constellation, but I'm sure those recommending it know what they're talking about so now I'm looking for that one myself too! Anyway...I agree with elegant that buying Chanel (or Chantecaille) items is a treat. Because I look at it this way, I believe I actually end up spending less than I would if I was buying MAC. With MAC I feel like it's affordably priced so I can buy a bunch of stuff, and I actually end up spending ALOT. With Chanel I feel like I need to be much more selective. And Chanel does not come out with collections everytime you blink like MAC does either. If you are choosy with Chanel, and you cut back on some of your MAC spending, you will be fine!

So true! I just got into Chanel a few months ago -- but even when I place an order for a lipstick and glossimer -- it feels like such a treat! Especially when Chanel.com offers free shipping/free gift wrap -- it sounds lame, but it felt so luxurious to open!!

I don't have a Chanel counter by me, so I have to be very careful to check out what I order online before purchasing. I haven't been disappointed yet

 

[Bonitinha]

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Originally Posted by AudreyNicole Oh good, Mica was one that caught my eye. I preordered the fall nailpolish the other day, but didn't stick around long enough to play... I really should have, but maybe it's better that I didn't. LOL! Elegant, you know me and my taste so well. That is exactly why I am being drawn to the Glossimers especially. I saw a FOTD posted on another board using the Bleu Celestes Quad from the Spring 2008 line, and saw that it is available on the Chanel website... knowing nothing about Chanel, it may be permanent now. But anyway, I just loved the soft, elegant look, and now I want it. BAD.

If the counters aren't still carrying the Bleu Celeste quad -- many online sites still have it (I feel like I have checked out all of them LOL) Macy's, Neiman's, Nordstom, Sax . . .
I LOVE it when Chanel does free shipping and Elegant told me about Neiman Marcus - they do free shipping/no tax ! Woo hoo!

 

[Winthrop44]

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If Audrey (or anyone else) is looking for Constellation they have it on Macys and Neimans online, and Neimans has free shipping right now with the code SHOPNM

The no tax with Neimans online is unfortunately only true if there is no Neimans in your state, and there is one in mine (3 hours away, boohoo).