The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[Bonitinha]

Thanks MissQQ. Yes, this will be our belated 15th anniversary trip My girls are so excited to spend the weekend at my parents house (they will get spoiled big time). I need to finish packing!!

You ladies have a fabulous weekend!

 

[stv578]

Happy Anniversary Michelle!

Hope you have a great time!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Have you seen the Laura mercier eye shadow pencils? They are like shadesticks but softer and creamier. I swatched them and they went on smooth and pigmented, but seem to smudge a little and can be easily removed. I swatched the ombre blackstar from by terry and they go on smooth and pigmented too, and I could blend it and once set they don't budge and is not removed easily when I wiped makeup remover over it. I have to press the cotton pad for a while before wiping it off. by Terry is expensive, but the product looks like it is quick and easy to use, and delivers. I'm not sure if I should buy one to try because I dont want a pricey regret.

 

[stv578]

Hi MissQQ! I haven't checked out any LM products since the gel lippies. Trying to stay away from make-up (except for Chanel!). To be honest, after my last few attempts with pencil shadows or shadesticks, I have stuck to powder shadows for the most part. The cream e/s from Chanel was a big surprise for me at how well it applied and I had almost no creasing with it. I have tried the LM cream shadows that come in the little tubes and those are really really nice, but those have been around for quite a few years. I used to have issues with the shadesticks creasing a little.

I'm also really interested in getting a couple of Mattenes, but luckily that won't cost me anything since I ended up taking back the two MES I picked up recently, I wasn't too happy with them. So I enough on my MAC gc to get two Mattenes!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Hi, Nora! Good that you can exchange the mes to the mattenes you want. I didn't buy the mes because I thought they were glitter bomb. I want some of the eye shadows from Mac me over, I'm getting quite excited with it. Thanks for your comments, I never like cream shadows too, except for the Chanel ones which caught me by surprise.I always find they either set too quickly before I could blend and are too dry, or they just dont set. I think I will not buy any other cream shadows for now.

 

[katred]

There was a segment on Entertainment Tonight about those pictures, and worse, a lingerie company that sells kids lingerie. They said some of the pictures from that company's website (i think it was on the web) were so inappropriate, the newspaper that had the story wouldn't even publish them. Being a mother of a little girl myself, I am appalled at how a lot of mom's these days really just wanna have their girls all grown up. I don't want to sound judgemental, but I agree that kids should experience being kids first. Now and then I let my daughter put on some sheer pink gloss or put a bit of shimmery powder on her cheeks, but when it comes to clothes, I do not let her wear anything that makes her look like a "big girl"!!! There's just no rush imo.

As for HE brand names clothes, for me personally, I don't see the point. Kids don't know something is a brand name item unless they're told. They just know what they like. I don't see the point of making a big deal about that stuff and raising them to think that brands mean something. Eventually, I'm sure there'll be certain items that all their friends have and they will want, but we'll deal with that when the times comes!

MissQQ, have you picked up illusoire yet. I think I'm going to cave and get that soon. I tried Epatant today, and just love how easily it applies. It was a bit too shimmery for work, but I used a fluffy e/s brush to light apply a matte ivory shadow and that really toned down the shimmer. They need to add more colours of these!

What in the name of god is a kid going to do with lingerie? Who do they think is going to see it? I'm not prudish about these things, but I do think that there is something a little sick about dressing up really young girls like older women- makeup, skimpy clothing, etc. The story about the child model in Vogue made me feel queasy when I heard it. Do people not realise what sort of attention that invites? *shudders

I try not to be judgmental either, but there is something deeply unsettling about being encouraged to view a 10 year old girl in the same way as a woman in her twenties.

 

[Anneri]

Hello ladies!

It feels so good to be here again! During the week, I mostly read - I'm too tired to post. Last week and the week before were really stressful and I was so depressed at times - I thought I'd never get the hang of the new job. Miraculously, since last Friday it's getting better and better - I hope I finally 'arrived'! From time to time, it's even fun to work, although I still have to learn not to get stressed so easily. Sometimes I've the feeling I need five hands to type more quickly, many pairs of ears to answer the phones and at least three heads to process everything.
I'm quite excited about a new look which will be launched in winter! It's really sad I can't write more, but the internet really is heavily monitored - I saw our statistics analysis last week and was impressed.

In other news, I finally got my Chanel fall items! I got Peridot and Quartz, and Emerveille. My MUA also gave me wonderful samples of the Velvets, but as it is over 100 F right now, I'm not really in the mood for autumn colours!

Kate, let me say how much I enjoyed reading your MAC me over review at your blog!

Astrid, such exciting news! I'd be scared to death. You'll then have lived on three continents! That's really cool.

Elena, thanks for sharing your exciting makeup journey with us!

Michelle, happy anniversary and I hope you had a wonderful weekend!

MissQQ - I just skimmed your last posts because you mentioned some exciting sounding products - and I don't want to be enabled! ;-)

Cheryl - sign language! Wow! I always wanted to learn that as well. So interesting!

And a big hello to everybody I forgot - I hope you all had wonderful weekends and are well!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Hi! Pleased to hear you are getting on better. I guess with every jobs there are ups and downs. Let's hope ours are filled with more ups! Enjoy your fall items. I'm so excited to see the velvets. Somehow I feel fall is already here because all the clothing stores are having fall collections now and I feel a little sad. I prefer spring and summer clothings. Hope everyone is doing well! I got an email from Chanel US website introducing coco mademoiselle edp in a 200ml bottle with a stopper for dabbing the juice on. I think it's so lovely and worth collecting compared to the spray ones. But I'm almost finishing my bottle of 50ml edp, which I'm tired of and not intending to repurchase at the moment. Too bad!

 

[Bonitinha]

Anneri -- glad you are getting the hang of your new job! I'm sure it gets stressful -- you will probably be a pro in no time!
Enjoy the new goodies and let us know how you like the velvets once you try your samples

MissQQ -- I am not ready for fall quite yet either. I love summer clothing, too. I guess because here the fall season goes too quickly and our winter drags out. At first the boots and sweaters and cute coats are fun, but then I get soooo tired of the freezing cold! I will enjoy the rest of summer while it lasts!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Yeah we should enjoy the summer while we can. I will wear more of the bronzers I purchased this summer.

 

[Miss QQ]

I saw some online reviews on Lancome hypnose doll eye mascara and I like it. It's not at my counters yet and I'm not sure if we are getting it. At my counter is hypnose precious cell or something. Those of you who use HE mascara and try the doll eye. Looks promising!

 

[Anneri]

I'm so looking forward to the weekend! First, it's weekend! ;-) Today was so stressful that I want just a break. Second, I'll finally move into a 'regular' apartment on Sunday! *happy dance*
I'm so sick of living out of the suitcase, and the shady house gets awfully hot in the heat we're having right now and it smells musty. I had to take all my clothes to the dry cleaners!

It's going to be a strange weekend, though - my bf is away from home and so that will be my first days alone in our apartment. Just the thought feels strange... BUT! I'm looking forward to all my CPs which await me at home. At last I'll get my greedy little hands on the Bloggers collex! Yay!

Because you talked about summer - I'm actually looking forward to fall. It's my fav season and I'm not really a person who likes and can cope with heat.

And to all the Ladies in the US - I hope you don't get hit by the hurricane! Stay save!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Congrats on finally moving into the regular apartment! So exciting to be getting the bloggers collection. Have fun! I'm looking forward to the weekend too, but it's still Thursday at the moment. Weekend is not happening for me yet. I didn't know the US is getting hurricane warnings. Stay safe!

 

[Naynadine]

I saw some online reviews on Lancome hypnose doll eye mascara and I like it. It's not at my counters yet and I'm not sure if we are getting it. At my counter is hypnose precious cell or something. Those of you who use HE mascara and try the doll eye. Looks promising!

I have some samples of the Doll Eyes mascara, and tried it the last couple of days. I'm not really a fan of it. But have to say that I don't like non-waterproof mascara in general, they give me panda bear eyes in no time, no matter what. It is better than the other HE mascaras I tried so far, like Helena R. or Shiseido, but it can give you spider's leg looking lashes easily. At least on me. Also I noticed that it has some kind of scent to it, I never experienced a noticeable scent in any mascara before, but I could smell my lashes even some time after I applied it, which was a little weird, LOL. But maybe I'm just sensitive and others won't even notice it.

 

[bis]

I saw some online reviews on Lancome hypnose doll eye mascara and I like it. It's not at my counters yet and I'm not sure if we are getting it. At my counter is hypnose precious cell or something. Those of you who use HE mascara and try the doll eye. Looks promising!

I have it and I am not really a big fan. I expect my mascara to give me volume, but the doll eyes does not. It has a very strong smell like the Lancome Drama that sometimes makes my eyes water. It does give me Doll Eyes lashes, they are very long and separated, it's just not what I want My eyes are big enough as it is. Application is tricky as it is really work for me to get the mascara on it so it is noticeable on my lashes. I would compare it to the ETK mascara. The wand for both is very bristly (which I love), but the formula is rather dry and therefore bad for volume on me. With a base (the one from the Dior I am currently using) it's ok, but just ok. The brush is conical and took me some time to get used to. And I need to apply carefully, otherwise I have a blob of mascara at the end of my lashes. Nice mascara, but more for a natural finish I'd say. It does give you doll eyes though. If you can try to get a sample if you are interested. No idea why I continue to try other mascaras, they all are not nearly as great as the standard Lancome Hynose *sigh*

I'm so looking forward to the weekend! First, it's weekend! ;-) Today was so stressful that I want just a break. Second, I'll finally move into a 'regular' apartment on Sunday! *happy dance*
I'm so sick of living out of the suitcase, and the shady house gets awfully hot in the heat we're having right now and it smells musty. I had to take all my clothes to the dry cleaners!

It's going to be a strange weekend, though - my bf is away from home and so that will be my first days alone in our apartment. Just the thought feels strange... BUT! I'm looking forward to all my CPs which await me at home. At last I'll get my greedy little hands on the Bloggers collex! Yay!

Because you talked about summer - I'm actually looking forward to fall. It's my fav season and I'm not really a person who likes and can cope with heat.

And to all the Ladies in the US - I hope you don't get hit by the hurricane! Stay save!

Great to hear you can finally move and that about your job It will get easier as you get along. What did you get from the bloggers collection? Winthorp, stay safe! Bonitinha , hope you had a great trip. Weekend in a cabin by the lake sounds very relaxing HG, hope your stress gets better soon and I hope you sister is doing better stv568 you bought great pillows. Maybe I should do some redecorating as well Astrid, great news about your hubby. Have you already decided you want to move? California will be sooo different from Berlin. Cheryl, how you you doing hun? You should learn an European language and we could be your language buddies and then you could come and visit Elena, hows life? I hope you enjoy the head near a beach somewhere Hope you girls are doing great and have some fun

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Hi! How are you? Thanks for the detailed review on the mascara. From what you say, I don't think I'll like it too. I've used a conical mascara before, I think Rimmel's Sexy Curves and that was what I got in the beginning - a blob of mascara at the end of my lashes lol. I never tried a lancome mascara before, but I want to try their original Hypnose. It's hard to ask for a sample without buying anything.

Naynadine - thanks for your review too. I think the mascara smells since bis also smelt it. That must be freaky, being able to smell your lashes. I guess my curiosity about the doll eyes mascara is almost gone now, which is good.

 

[bis]

^^ Hi! How are you? Thanks for the detailed review on the mascara. From what you say, I don't think I'll like it too. I've used a conical mascara before, I think Rimmel's Sexy Curves and that was what I got in the beginning - a blob of mascara at the end of my lashes lol. I never tried a lancome mascara before, but I want to try their original Hypnose. It's hard to ask for a sample without buying anything.

Naynadine - thanks for your review too. I think the mascara smells since bis also smelt it. That must be freaky, being able to smell your lashes. I guess my curiosity about the doll eyes mascara is almost gone now, which is good.

I would still ask them about it. Tell them you have sensitive eyes and that you heard that the Lancome mascaras smell very strongly and you want to make sure you can tolerate it. That's the reason why you want a sample, right? Thanks, I am good, still a bit stressed out, but it's getting better. At least we have summer now, maybe a bit more than we were hoping for, but I am not complaining How are you?

 

[Bonitinha]

Bis -- thanks, we had a great weekend -- it was so hard to get back to real life!
I will have to look into the Lacncome hypnose -- I am always trying new mascaras. I never seem to be able to find one that I absolutely love. Maybe because my lashes just aren't that fab anymore LOL
I have so many friends getting eyelash extensions these days -- but they are so expensive to maintain. For now, I will just stick to finding a mascara I love!

 

[Prettypackages]

I had a sample of the lancome hypnose and suprisingly liked it. NOw, I don't remember the details of it. LOL Just that I liked it.

 

[bis]

Bis -- thanks, we had a great weekend -- it was so hard to get back to real life!
I will have to look into the Lacncome hypnose -- I am always trying new mascaras. I never seem to be able to find one that I absolutely love. Maybe because my lashes just aren't that fab anymore LOL
I have so many friends getting eyelash extensions these days -- but they are so expensive to maintain. For now, I will just stick to finding a mascara I love!

I asked my esthetician about it and she said she would not recommend it, it apparently tends to break lashes. How are your friends liking it?

I had a sample of the lancome hypnose and suprisingly liked it. NOw, I don't remember the details of it. LOL Just that I liked it.

Better than me, I normally remember the details, but not what the products name was