The Chanel Ratonas Off-topic Thread

[elegant-one]

Laura Mercier Gel Lipstick in Berry Sorbet

Its a bit deeper berry red on the lips. Very pretty!

 

[elegant-one]

Elegant, I knew you would be proud of me! Berry Sorbet will be my venture back into the world of deeper berry coloured lippies after years of light shades only. I probably won't get my hands on them until we return from our trip though.

Well, these berry shades are definitely the most wearable. I cannot wait to see what Berry Sorbet looks like.

You are coming to the states right - VB? That will be so much fun.

 

[katred]

HG!!

I missed you. I swear I saw the lady from your profile pic on television the other night! We were watching a show on the Food Network that was set in Cuba and there she was, smoking a cigar... Felt weird...

I stopped by my Chanel counter yesterday and grabbed Mimosa. I didn't pick up Rose Platine yet, but I'm planning on going back for it. My MUA (I call her mine, but I don't own her as such...) didn't like RP at all. She said that it really didn't do anything, except when she applied it as a base over the lid. Hadn't even thought of doing that, but now I know I'll have to try...

Other than that, I'm going to have to behave, because Someone hacked our home internet and managed to run up a $500 bill on our account. I spent the day on the phone with the cable company and the company that makes our router only to be told at the end of the day that, although no one can figure out how these arseholes got in, we're stuck with the bill. Plus we have two little gentlemen who have an appointment with the veterinarian and an operating table next week. (No problems, just have to get the "male" bits taken care of.) That'll be another $300. So no makeup for Kate for a while...

I'll have to live vicariously through all of you...

 

[User38]

Michelle.. wonderful to hear you have a new niece! and that all went well with sis !!

Katred, I missed you too! So sorry to hear about your travails with the internet.. that's why I trip myself up with passwords and all sorts of firewalls.. lol. Photobucket is particularly prone to be hacked or they get access to info from there so be careful.

The avatar lady is a real homeless lady in old Havana -- I took pics of her and many others two years ago when I was there with hubby.. There are many such ladies who loiter around the old tourist areas and will read your palm or tea leaves for a tip (USD not allowed in Cuba -- but they tell you to give them Convertible dollars.. lol). They are a cool wacky bunch, kinda the original Spectra Ratonas

 

[User38]

Michelle, take a leap and do something dramatic to your hair.. there's no going back after that.. lol.

Elegant.. now I want that Cherry ls.. grrr

 

[Almus]

Michelle, congratulations on your new niece! I believe she is gorgeous!

After reading Katred's post and many similar I tend to feel insecure when using my credit card online or just when I write my personal details. I like to feel that it is safe but more often than desired, I read some people I know have bad experiences like this

It's so bad that you don't get any compensation, Katred

So, I do have internet at home again and now it comes the time for me to ask for compensatory damages to the phone company (my bf needs the internet for working at home). Let's see how that goes ...

I wanted to ask you ladies: I have been lemming Rock & Republic blushes lately and I have the chance to get my hands in two of them (All nighter and X-rated). I have read some reviews saying that the pigmentation is great but I'd like the Ratonas' opinion. Should I take them? I am in love with all blushes, but I like them super pigmented if possible. Thanks!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ I don't have the R&R blushes and have never seen them but I know some of the ratonas raved about them before. Cheryl is one of them whom I remember. I think you should take them!

Congrats, Michelle! Your niece must be a beauty like you! I say go for it too, for a change in your hairstyle! I remember you trying on extensions but said they didn't feel comfy. I'm getting a haircut soon, nothing drastic, just shorter to a bob or shoulder length.

katred - sorry to hear about your internet being hacked. What a mess. I am using Linksys and so far it hasn't been hacked, or maybe that's just what I believe since I haven't got any extra charges. When I purchased RP at the counter, the MA recommended using it as a base too, which is a shimmery greenish silver.

HG - pointy toes are in again? I like the look of them and had a few pairs years ago but they hurt so bad. I have large bony feet. I have to content myself by watching them on other ladies. Thanks for the info of your avatar pic, which I have wondered where it is from.

 

[Bonitinha]

Almus -- Thanks for the congrats on my niece! I get to go meet her today -- I can't wait to hold her! I have tried quite a few of the R&R blushes (and glosses and shadows). I believe you will love the blushes -- the pigmentation is absolutely amazing. The packaging is very heavy -- but it is cool and there is that "luxe" feeling about it. The glosses were nothing special to me at all -- I would not re-purchase those. The shadows were soft and buttery and had amazing pigmentation also. I keep hearing rumors that they are phasing out the cosmetic line -- I don't know if that is true or not. I bought all of mine during a 50% off sale for a great price!

MissQQ -- thank you, I am just so excited for my sister and her little girl! I think because I am done having kids now, it is even more exciting when my siblings have kids
Yes, I could not handle those clip in extensions. They felt like they were pulling on my scalp and hair. Which is a bummer, because they looked great. I could never get them to clip in the way my stylist did, though. My hair has gotten kinda long, but it is so fine -- blah. I think I will have it cut to collar bone length with some layering around the face. You'll have to let us know what you decide with for your hair. A change is always fun

HG -- thank you also for your congrats! I am convinced to change up my hair. I need to be taking more risks --- in life in general!

 

[Miss QQ]

^^ Enjoy the moment when you meet her! I don't like clips or anything in my hair too, but I regularly wear a simple half comb to keep my fringe away from my face. I think the style you have in mind is pretty, because I personally like the style on myself too heehee. My hair is very fine, and it gets very flat if it is too long.

 

[Shypo]

MiQQ, nice haul!!

Michelle, awww.....so happy to hear of the arrival of your neice!! I know you will so enjoy her! Have fun with your birthday planning!
Kate, so sorry to hear about your issues with the internet - I hope you get everything straightened out - we're here for you to live through vicariously!

Almus, I hope everything is ok with you given the earthquake!! Yes, the R&R blushes and eye shadows are amazing - hopefully you can get a good deal on them - I think they're all being discontinued......

HG, thank you for the info on your pic - so interesting!!

I cannot wait to get home!! My LM lipstick in Clementine should have arrived by now -

I think I'm going to head over to the Fashion Show mall today here - I'm not on the hunt for anything, but sometimes it's just nice to browse......

 

[Miss QQ]

Never heard of the mall so I visited the website, wow, looks like a HE shopping haven. Have fun browsing!

 

[mrslid]

I just got word that my sister had her little baby girl. They named her Chloe and I hear she is gorgeous (of course). I can't wait to go meet her! My poor sister -- I had 3 c-sections also and it isn't fun, but well worth it in the end.

HG, I can't wait to see pics of the ring. Glad you are liking your hair. I really need to go in for a change. I get so tired of spending so much $$$ on my hair and never loving it -- le sigh.

Congrats to your sister!! That's wonderful!!!! My daughter's name is Chloe!!! Yes C Sections are not fun. Mine were both C-section, the first one a really bad situation and it's no fun recovering.

I've been so absent on here lately. Life has been crazy. I do have Dior Addict in Fire and LM Gel in Hibiscus Bloom on the way...gee I don't know why that would have happened? LOL

 

[Bonitinha]

Cheryl -- Have fun at the mall today -- maybe you'll pick up a few more goodies! Everyone seems to be enjoying their LM lippies! I have a wedding to go to in a few weeks and need to come up with a good "look"
Hope you love Clementine and let us know if you pick anything up today while shopping!

Christa -- aww, so cute that your little girl is named Chloe -- I love that name. I just found out my sister is spelling it with a K -- I much prefer the C spelling (not that she asked me LOL). You had c-sections also -- blah, no fun. My first was really scary because my placenta detached 6 weeks early and the baby was in distress. Then I barely had a pulse and needed a blood transfusion at the same time as my c-section. I can't believe I did it again 2 more times . . .
Enjoy your goodies you have on the way!

 

[Shypo]

Yes, FS mall is HE heaven......

I wanted to relate a couple of things that happened this week - one annoying, and one touching......

First, I went to INGLOT the other night to satisfy that long-lingering urge. The girl that helped me was very nice. I spent way more time in there than I wanted, but I was happy with my purchases. I also learned that the larger shadows I have that are in Bobbi Brown-styel pots are very easily depotted, so I was thrilled to learn that! I purchased a metal spatula to aid with that - a tool I will use very frequently. But anyway, back to the story....the SA had to ask her colleague, presumably the managet, to help find the spatula on the sku list in the computer. The spatula was $5, but the register showed as $1 X a quantity of 5. I was concerned that I was being charged for 5, so I tried to ask the question about what I was seeing. The manager said to me 'we're not done yet', to which I replied, I understand, but the register is showing.....I didn't even get the sentence out of my mouth before he interrupted me, held up his finger as if to shush me, and said 'WE'RE NOT DONE YET'. I was horrified. I couldn't believe how rude he was, and if the SA hadn't been so helpful, and if I hadn't wanted the merchandise so badly, I would have told him, yeah, we're done. I was so miffed, but too tired to fight it, so I just took my stuff and left. I may in fact walk back over there to give him a piece of my mind........my luck today is his day off. But perhaps I'll call, and at the same time, send feedback on the website. He was unbelievably condescending.

But the second thing touched my heart, and I just have to share it as it helped me keep the week in perspective.

These shows (trade shows, conferences) are incredibly draining - lots of sessions during the day, tons of walking as it's always so far to get to the conference center. Plus being away from home and 3 hours behind my normal time zone. This particular show offered breakfast and lunch daily, for upwards of 10,000 people attending the show. Needless to say, it's quite a production to feed that many people. As I was picking up my silverware, I must have sighed deeply. One of the ladies who was a server said to me, 'I know these things are hard on you guys, but we really appreciate your being here'. I told her I appreciated that.....but as I ate my breakfast and thought about what she said, I decided to find her again to tell HER thank you - no easy feat as there were hundreds of servers. I managed to find her again, and told her that I just had to say that WE appreciated everything that THEY do. She told me that when conferences aren't in town, they don't work and have to collect unemployment. She said they were so grateful to be able to work this week, and that she could log 43 hours in 3 days, so she was so happy. It just brought home to me the many blessings in my life, and the fact that I have a good job and while I work hard, I don't work nearly as hard as these people do. She and I chatted for a few more minutes and she gave me a hug and thanked me for letting her know that we appreciate what they do. That exchange stayed with me for the rest of the day, and I know I will think about it often.

I just wanted to share - sorry for the long post.....

 

[mrslid]

Cheryl -- Have fun at the mall today -- maybe you'll pick up a few more goodies! Everyone seems to be enjoying their LM lippies! I have a wedding to go to in a few weeks and need to come up with a good "look"
Hope you love Clementine and let us know if you pick anything up today while shopping!

Christa -- aww, so cute that your little girl is named Chloe -- I love that name. I just found out my sister is spelling it with a K -- I much prefer the C spelling (not that she asked me LOL). You had c-sections also -- blah, no fun. My first was really scary because my placenta detached 6 weeks early and the baby was in distress. Then I barely had a pulse and needed a blood transfusion at the same time as my c-section. I can't believe I did it again 2 more times . . .
Enjoy your goodies you have on the way!

I can't believe you did it two more times either!!! That sounds so scary. I'm so glad she was OK being 6 weeks early. Ah the war stories of childbirth! My hubby wasn't going to let me do it a second time but Oli managed to "happen". I had a seizure when I was pushing Chloe out, (her head was starting to poke out), and then needed an emerg c section. I obviosuly have no memory of this part. It was scariest for my hubby and sis who were there. I was in ICU for 4 days and didn't meet Chloe till she was 5 days old. I had HELLP Syndrome that never presented itself until my labour when it became full blown eclampsia and all the other fun associated with HELLP. So much for going thru a drug free labour just to have that happen!

 

[mrslid]

Oh yeah and the Khloe thing. That makes me think Kardashians. Maybe you can give your sis a nudge with that ;-) Or is she a big fan?

 

[Almus]

But the second thing touched my heart, and I just have to share it as it helped me keep the week in perspective.

These shows (trade shows, conferences) are incredibly draining - lots of sessions during the day, tons of walking as it's always so far to get to the conference center. Plus being away from home and 3 hours behind my normal time zone. This particular show offered breakfast and lunch daily, for upwards of 10,000 people attending the show. Needless to say, it's quite a production to feed that many people. As I was picking up my silverware, I must have sighed deeply. One of the ladies who was a server said to me, 'I know these things are hard on you guys, but we really appreciate your being here'. I told her I appreciated that.....but as I ate my breakfast and thought about what she said, I decided to find her again to tell HER thank you - no easy feat as there were hundreds of servers. I managed to find her again, and told her that I just had to say that WE appreciated everything that THEY do. She told me that when conferences aren't in town, they don't work and have to collect unemployment. She said they were so grateful to be able to work this week, and that she could log 43 hours in 3 days, so she was so happy. It just brought home to me the many blessings in my life, and the fact that I have a good job and while I work hard, I don't work nearly as hard as these people do. She and I chatted for a few more minutes and she gave me a hug and thanked me for letting her know that we appreciate what they do. That exchange stayed with me for the rest of the day, and I know I will think about it often.

I just wanted to share - sorry for the long post.....

It is indeed a touching story Cheryl and I deeply believe you have been very lucky for experiencing it. It is difficult to find people that actually care about every other people's situation, so when two thankful people meet, it must be a wonderful experience. As I was reading the post, it has come to my mind how fortunate I am too, because I have a job in these stupid times. I just hope this period will pass soon and things get better for those people who work hard everyday no matter what.

About the first story .. I am going to save my words cause ... aaaaaggggggrrrrrrr

 

[elegant-one]

Laura Mercier Gel Lipstick in Clementine

It came with that weird nobby at the top ?

If you want to wear an orangish color but you are afraid to - this is the ls to use. Soft & pretty pink based coral light orange.

 

[elegant-one]

C - that is so true! Thats a great encounter. I have been through so much in life that I do try to find SOMETHING to laugh about daily & be thankful for.

But boo on another ning nong in the retail mu world! I would have been even more vocal because I would have been worried about the "5" too

 

[elegant-one]

HG - yep you gotta backup Hibiscus Bloom

First of all because its so gorgeous on, but secondly because the texture is like butter & I found out that I am going right through it. Butter....yummmm

Oh funny - Hubby's brother came this morning to pick him up to go look at 'guy things' (hubs birthday) & he brought in a NM box from outside our door. Hubs says, "yeah, she gets one of those everyday"

I do not get one everyday......ok, maybe some weeks