The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[elegant-one]

This site is just is NOT working again! I get tired of the problems!

 

[cutemiauw]

Elegant, did you see Liberte? I am kinda liking this colour.. just don't want to buy another expensive balm with the double C log... let me know pls

Went to local dept. store and swatched a couple of Shiseidos and Chanel... I like the color of Liberte as well but I'm still thinking about it since it looks so sheer on me. I see now why you ladies are so crazy about the Shiseido ones. They are so pigmented!! There's no Iron Maiden though. Must check it at another store. Also love the fact that Shiseido's are 4 euros cheaper than Chanel!

 

[katred]

Passed by one of the local Chanel counters today and The Great Enabler decided to pay me back some money he owed me by buying me a lipstick. Picked out Baroque RC... Very different shade for me. He's always getting me to try things...

 

[Almus]

I'm also awaiting the Dior Summer collection - I was aware that they're changing the eye shadow formula, and my connection is going to call me as soon as they come in so I can check them out. And I'll have to see the bronzer in person before making a decision about it. I ordered the Guerlain 00 Terracotta bronzer last week, so it should be here tomorrow. Anxious to see if I'm going to like that one. What is it with my bronzer obsession? Is it contagious?

It is!!! I am going on a recon mission this saturday to the Dior and Chanel counters around, cause I seriously need to check those bronzers out. I got the BB matte one in medium not long ago and I am doing a pretty good use out of it, so I feel comfortable spending some money on a new / different one cause I know I will be using it too!

Now going a bit OF, for the first time in months I am liking the sound of some MAC items. What do you think about Ever Hip l/s ladies? Does it worth to get it? I was not into make up last year when GMLOL was released.

 

[Almus]

Oh oh oh, I forgot!

We may have found the perfect tiny cute apartment. Omg! I am visiting it this afternoon again, and we may take the decision to take it. I will do some pictures to show you. I am so exciteeeeed!

(is it normal that the first thing I thought when I first visited it, was "where should I put my make up in this place?")

 

[bis]

Astrid, two days with Mavala is amazing. Another nice thing about the Shiseido is that Iron Maiden on me when it wears of looks like a stain, not like the RCS that just fade away. katred, Baroque looks great from swatches, enjoy it

 

[Miss QQ]

I have a backup of Tippy, but just one. With all of the blushes I have, I seriously doubt I'll hit the pan on any of them! But it's nice to have that assurance.....I was able to get a backup of Mighty Aphrodite when I least expected it, so that was a bonus as well!

I want to check out the Kryolan palettes - I was looking at La Femme blushes today based on Goss's reviews - but I passed ultimately. I had recently purchased a couple of the Sleek palettes online, and wish we had those here. I get so bored with some of the drugstore lines - I don't know why. Maybe some new things will be coming up to change my mind......

I'm also awaiting the Dior Summer collection - I was aware that they're changing the eye shadow formula, and my connection is going to call me as soon as they come in so I can check them out. And I'll have to see the bronzer in person before making a decision about it. I ordered the Guerlain 00 Terracotta bronzer last week, so it should be here tomorrow. Anxious to see if I'm going to like that one. What is it with my bronzer obsession? Is it contagious?

Those of you who haven't tried Canotier need to seriously check it out - I may actually get a backup of this when it gets low - it is beyond gorgeous! I'm going to wear it tomorrow with Bleu Celeste eyes and an undetermined cheek. And the IT Cosmetics pore-less powder, which I will be trying for the first time. I got it to get the brush, but have heard good things about it as well. We'll see.

I want the Terracotta bronzer too. Can't wait to hear how you like it! This year I'm on a bronzer kick so I'm going to end up with quite a few. I only have an old shu uemura bronzer because I don't use bronzers a lot.

I love Tippy too! Time to get it out and start using it again.

 

[Shypo]

Almus - that's great! I hope you get the apartment - I giggled when I saw your comment about where would you put your m/u! A girl's gotta plan!! I can't wait to see pictures!

Katred - Baroque is so pretty - I know it will look dynamite on you!

Michelle, good planning - sometimes all it takes is inspiration - and Elegant stripping is great inspiration for a number of things!!!!

HG, I hear you on the 'nude' thing - Canotier ends up being a good 'nude' lip for me for summer days when I'm just wearing bronzer and mascara - but it is really pretty. I have it on today though with some MAC liner - I forget which one - Buerre maybe. It needs just a punch of liner with the face I have today.

I'll report back on the 00 bronzer - the weather here is quite blustery and not at all springy.....I'm anxious to get my spring stuff going and get a pedi, which I will try to do this weekend. I'm ready for 'open' shoes!

 

[cutemiauw]

Almus, happy to hear you found the apartment!! Hope you'll get it!!! *fingers crossed* Let us know

Thanks! I would think Shiseido's would look better in the long run. I'm just wondering, is Iron Maiden and Flaunting It (from Peacocky) quite similar? The thing with me and purple lippies is I love it when I tried it in store, but it's so rarely get used...

I'm also thinking of checking out Bobbi Brown's rich lip color... oh man when did I become a lipstick addict

 

[bis]

[quote name="Almus" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/750#post_2106671"] Oh oh oh, I forgot!

We may have found the perfect tiny cute apartment. Omg! I am visiting it this afternoon again, and we may take the decision to take it. I will do some pictures to show you. I am so exciteeeeed!

(is it normal that the first thing I thought when I first visited it, was "where should I put my make up in this place?")
[/quote] Congrats, that is great news And makeup is easier to store than shoes [quote name="cutemiauw" url="/forum/thread/174086/the-chanel-ratonas-off-topic-thread/750#post_2106759"]
Almus, happy to hear you found the apartment!! Hope you'll get it!!! *fingers crossed* Let us know
 
Thanks! I would think Shiseido's would look better in the long run. I'm just wondering, is Iron Maiden and Flaunting It (from Peacocky) quite similar? The thing with me and purple lippies is I love it when I tried it in store, but it's so rarely get used...
 
I'm also thinking of checking out Bobbi Brown's rich lip color... oh man when did I become a lipstick addict 

 
 
[/quote] BB Rich Lip colours are gorgeous and wear quite well. If you are not pressed for time I can swatch Iron Maiden against Flaunting It when I am back home. From what I remember IM is more purple if that makes any sense?

 

[cutemiauw]

^^ Birgit, no I'm not pressed for time... not that I would run to the store to get the lippies right now

(I'm imagining a dramatic version of running through the rain to get a lipstick

- yes it's raining now over here!).
Swatch would be awesome! Thank you so much

.

 

[bis]

^^^ :lol: Like Lola rennt/runs, just for lipstick? I'd like to see the look on the faces of the Douglas SA :haha: I'm sending some sun your way, I hope it makes it through

 

[cutemiauw]

^^ Yeah, I'd come in dripping wet splashing around

. Oh wait, I can't pull off sexy, so I'd be looking like a dog trying to get dry

.
Btw, Lola Rennt was the first German movie I saw .

The sun isn't here yet... probably going to take a couple more days

 

[katred]

BB Rich Lip colours are gorgeous and wear quite well. If you are not pressed for time I can swatch Iron Maiden against Flaunting It when I am back home. From what I remember IM is more purple if that makes any sense?

It looks like we may not be getting the BB Rich Lip colours up here. The guy at the BB counter told me he hadn't heard of any new products launching...

 

[Bonitinha]

^^ Aw, that would be a bummer. Maybe the guy at the counter just didn't know?? I can't tell you how many times I have spoken with a MUA who didn't know about the collections. Hope you can get your hands on them.

 

[Bonitinha]

Finally Chanel has their summer collection up online. I ordered the Bronze Rose and Pink Peony and Aurore glossimers. I am loving the soft colors -- kinda the water color effect for summer. Now I really need to be good for a while

 

[User38]

oh man Michelle.. I am banned from the site. lol.

where's C!.. I need to get this under control...

 

[User38]

watch the site crashes again

 

[Eleentje]

Hi guys, I'm back!
Sorry I haven't been around much, since my return from the holiday, but I really couldn't find any motivation for anything, after my world has crumbled on me.
I hope I'll be able to get my makeup addict mojo back soon I will then be definitely running to get myself some new lipsticks. I tried the Shiseido ones, and they're sooo pretty, but also so small?

I bought BB Rich Lip Colours during my trip in Sweet Nectar and Rose Blossom, and I am very pleased with their quality. Lipstick fades on me super quickly, normally, but this one stayed on for a good 4 hours! I had to pick them swatch unseen, because they were out of testers at Duty Free? I now kinda wish I went for Guava rather than Sweet Nectar.
I also got myself Must-Have from the new Dior Addict line (I wanted to pick up a few more colours, but really had to stop myself there!) and got a little card with what I believe is a sample of It Pink.
And last, but not least, I got myself Bonheur Coco Shine to start with. I really want to get myself Aventure and Boy, but will have to do with the samples for now.

Great news on moving in with your bf, Almus! Such exciting times are ahead of you I am still to experience the joy of getting a place with your loved one and turning it in a love nest One day, hopefully!

Hope you all are having a lovely evening. Your posts really made me smile!! I'm stealing that pic of man chair, even though its a size "small"

 

[Bonitinha]

oh man Michelle.. I am banned from the site. lol.

where's C!.. I need to get this under control...

LOL! I only order from Chanel when they have the free ship -- I love the whole free tax/free shipping. Thankfully all of my orders have been fine. If they would have messed up my order like they did your Soho order -- I would have been ticked too!!